Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Janna Imlay Shea

Feb 14, 2021

Janna Lee Imlay Shea, age 66, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2021 at her home in Denver with family by her side. Janna had endured a 7-month battle with gallbladder cancer.

Born July 9th in Seattle Washington, Janna spent her early years in western Washington where she graduated from Kentridge Senior High and moved-on to study...

Very Reverend Archimandrite Demetrios Simeonidis

Feb 14, 2021

“Live your life in such a way that those who know you but don’t know God, will come to know God because they know you.” - Gaur Gopal Das

Ver. Rev. Archimandrite Demetrios Simeonidis (July 31, 1938), lovingly known as Father D., fell asleep in the Lord Sunday, February 14, 2021. He served the Holy Greek Orthodox Church...

Judith Lambert

Feb 14, 2021

Born in Chicago, Illinois on Feb 26, 1943, Judy died peacefully at her home with her family present.

Daughter of John and Veronica English, Judy was born in Chicago Illinois and the oldest of five children. A devout Irish Catholic Prom Queen and an excellent student, Judy worked her way through college earning a degree in education...

Delbert Krider

Feb 14, 2021

On Valentine’s Day, our beloved husband, father and grandfather left this world to enjoy the freedom of heaven where he could express his thoughts in words, movement and unending joy.

Del was born in Canon City, CO and grew up in Lyons, KS.  That’s where he met Pat and they were married on their way moving to Colorado.  Del and...

Donald "Don" Shutt

Feb 13, 2021

Donald "Don" Shutt, 90, of Denver, Colorado passed away on February 13, 2021 at Highpoint Assisted Living. Born on March 29, 1930 in Osceola, Iowa, son of the late Glen and Iva Shutt. Don was proceeded in death by his loving wife Maxine M. Shutt.

A Funeral Service will be held in honor of Don on Tuesday...

William ( Bill ) Berg

Feb 13, 2021

William (Bill) Berg passed away on Saturday, February 13th.

He was born in Washington DC and raised in Duluth, Minnesota and Hayward, Wisconsin.

Bill has been a Colorado resident since 1955 in addition to spending winters in Naples, Florida since 1995.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Nancy....

Robert Moore

Feb 13, 2021

Robert M. Moore, an unapologetic and unabashed original who spent his life building community through music, died at his historic Cheesman Park Denver home of natural causes on February 13, 2021, he was 78.  Best known to his legions of friends, colleagues, and students as Bob ‘Melba’ Moore this gifted, eccentric, musician, storyteller, raconteur humorist with a wry and...

Frank Straface

Feb 13, 2021

Born June 24th, 1954 in Welby, Colorado, Frank lost his battle with cancer on Feb 13th, 2021. He passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family.

Frank is preceded in death by his son, Nicholas Straface; his parents, George and Louise Straface; his brother, George Jr. and sister, JoAnn.

Frank is survived by his...

Gail Van Bockern

Feb 12, 2021

An incredible wife, mother, and grandmother, Gail Virginia Van Bockern, rejoined many loved ones in Heaven on February 12, 2021. She will be missed dearly.

Gail was born November 3, 1952 in Concord, California, to Ray and Ina England.  In August 1953, she and her family moved to Rapid City, South Dakota, where Gail grew to be...

Donald Schierling

Feb 12, 2021

Donald Dexter Schierling, age 86, died peacefully February 12, 2021. He was born August 18, 1934, in Henderson Nebraska to Jake and Nettie Schierling. He married Elvira Edgier on June 20, 1960.  They had 60 wonderful years together. Don’s life was a living example for others.  All who knew him will never forget him. Don’s life was dedicated to...

Russell Seeman

Feb 12, 2021

Russell “Russ” Elmer Seeman, 75, passed away peacefully February 12, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Russ was born January 9, 1946, in Jacksonville, Illinois to Harold Francis and Sophrona Ney Seeman.

Russ was taught to have a deep and abiding faith in Jesus Christ by his loving mother. He was the middle child, between an older...

Michael Keaveny

Feb 12, 2021

Michael Thomas Keaveny, 94, of Arvada, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2021 surrounded by his wife and loved ones, succumbing to complications from pneumonia. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Keaveny (Callahan) and his children Eileen (Bob Courtemanche), Michael (Martha), James (Julie), Kathleen Harrison (Chris), Patricia, Julie Boyd (wife of son Robert); Julie Lohrentz (wife of son Thomas); 14 grandchildren: Brian, Jillian,...

Neola Gantenbein

Feb 12, 2021

It is with profound sorrow we announce the passing of Neola Ellen Cundiff Gantenbein on February 12th, 2021. She was 95 years old. Neola was a proud mother, grandmother, aunt, and great-grandmother who deeply loved her family.

She was born on a farm in Manchester, Kansas on November 10th, 1925. Neola was the youngest daughter of John...

George Lancaster

Feb 12, 2021

On Friday, February 12, 2021, George Stephan Lancaster, (known as Steve by family and friends), loving husband, father and grandfather of four children and four grandchildren passed away at the age of 74.

Steve was born on June 17, 1946 in Wichita, Kansas to George and Juanita Lancaster. He received his Mathematics degree from Knox College in...

Donna Miller

Feb 11, 2021

Donna K. Miller, age 78, died in her home in Centennial, Colorado on February 11, 2021.  She was born in Bradford Pennsylvania to Otto Koch Jr. and Nola Meek.  She moved to Fort Myers, FL in 1970, where she raised her family.  In 2003 she moved to Colorado to be near her daughters and grandchildren.  She spent many years...

Philip "Pip" Thoma

Feb 11, 2021

Philip “Pip” Stephen Thoma, age 41, passed away on February 11, 2021.

He was born on June 20, 1979 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, but spent most of his childhood in Tampa, Florida and Broomfield, Colorado. He later left Colorado to start a family in Florida where he had his first son, Trevor, before moving to Virginia. Philip then...

Tamara Payseno

Feb 10, 2021

The Girl with the Fireplace Hair

Daughter of Elaine Quintana, mother of Chad Gow, significant other of Vincent Ward McDonough.

Anthony Canino

Feb 10, 2021

Anthony Joseph Canino passed away peacefully at the age of 96, surrounded by his family.  Although his heart was young his mind and body finally succumbed to old age.

He was born April 7th, 1924, in Denver. Being a true Italian, his faith and family ruled his world. His heart never left North Denver and Our Lady...

Christopher Dietz

Feb 10, 2021

Christopher (Chris) Robert Dietz of Thornton was born December 1st, 1967 and passed away suddenly February 10, 2021 as the result of a car accident. He was the son of Lorraine Miller and the late Robert Dietz. Loving husband and soulmate of eighteen years to Lisa Meyerdieks Dietz, adoring father of Michael, Kaitlyn (Sean) and Annie, doting “Gampa” to...

Issac Montano

Feb 10, 2021

Issac R. Montano, 21, of Thornton, Colorado passed away February 10, 2021.

Issac was loved by many and will be deeply missed. He is survived by his brother, Joseph Montano.

Public Visitation will be Friday, February 19, 2021 from 12-2pm at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 9998 Grant St., Thornton.

Private Funeral Service...