Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Oct 14, 2020

Virginia P. Baker (née Farrell) of Denver passed away on October 14, 2020 at the age of 98. She was born March 1, 1922 in Enid, Oklahoma. Denver was her home from early childhood. A devoted wife to Ivan W. Baker (deceased) and beloved mother of David, Clark (deceased), and Pam. Blessed with 2 grandchildren, Josh and Sarah. She...

Oct 13, 2020

If life was measured in acts of faith, hope, and love, Dean Pickett’s time on this earth would reflect far more than 71 years.

Following a traumatic brain injury sustained in a tragic accident, Dean Pickett died peacefully on October 13, 2020 at Swedish Memorial Hospital with his family by his side. His death brings to close...

Oct 13, 2020

Eliza C. Padilla “Liza”, 70, of Denver CO , passed away October 13 2020,  at 11:19 am with her loved ones by her side.

She was born to her  late parents Salvador and Lilly Rivera, January 09,1950, in Costilla, New Mexico. Liza was the 7th child born out of 14 siblings.

She married the late...

Oct 13, 2020

Norma Annette Finney, known as “Reb” to her beloved husband of 51 years, Bob Finney, passed away on October 13th, 2020, at the age of 83 in Centennial, Colorado.

Norma was born February 20th, 1937, in Spartanburg, South Carolina.  She moved to Colorado with her sister, Betty Jo, and her husband, Jim, when Jim was transferred here...

Oct 13, 2020

Barbara Ann Schuyler Wetzel, age 82, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at Shalom Park Nursing Home in Aurora. Colorado.

Barbara was born November 9, 1937, in Denver, Colorado to Karl(Danny) and Barbara(Nanny) Schuyler.

Barbara’s grandmother was Mrs. Eugene D. Millikin, wife of former U.S. Senator Millikin and whose first husband was the...

Oct 12, 2020

Loretta Pursel passed away peacefully on October 12, 2020, She was born on April 9, 1930 in Sunbury, PA,  to Carl J and Catherine Braun, Sr. and was one of seven children. Loretta attended Sunbury High School and proceeded to work for Bell Telephone Company for several years and then became devoted Navy wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother

Loretta was...

Oct 12, 2020

This is going to be a non-traditional obituary, because John was a non-traditional kind of guy.

We lost our sweet boy on October 12th, 2020, in a death by suicide. We reject the shame and stigma that often come with losses by suicide - because if there is one thing we all know about John, it’s that...

Oct 12, 2020

Donald Roger Dane passed away on October 12, 2020. He was born July 31, 1929, he was 91. Born in Glenvil, Nebraska. Don was an avid NASCAR fan, in his younger years he drove a stockcar in races mostly in Peoria, Illinois. He enjoyed watching the Denver Broncos and Colorado Rockies. Don was a mechanic in trade, he had...

Oct 10, 2020

Mateo Jayden Rey Steva Cadiz was called to Heaven peacefully during his nap on October 10, 2020.  He was born on September 4, 2020 in Lafayette, CO to Kattryna Steva Shadlow and Tre Cadiz.  Mateo LOVED to cuddle with his mom and just lay on her chest staring into her eyes.  Even though he was only 5 weeks old,...

Oct 10, 2020

Wesley Willard Mitchell September 26, 1932 - October 10, 2020 On Saturday, October 10, 2020, Wesley W. Mitchell, loving husband and father of two children, passed away at the age of 88. Wesley “Wes” was born on September 26, 1932 in Ft. Madison, Iowa to Charles “Bud” Mitchell and Beatrice “Bea” I. (Greene) Mitchell. He attended Iowa State University...

Oct 10, 2020

Jeannette Fumiko Yokoyama passed away on October 10, 2020.

She was born on April 1, 1933 in Honolulu, Hawaii to parents Kichizo and Hanayo Tayasu. Jeannette completed high school with a diploma and went on to work as a cashier at Foodland. She married the love of her life, Robert I. Yokoyama, and they went on to have...

Oct 9, 2020

Dale R. Rhyner passed away on October 9, 2020. Dale was preceded in death by the love of his life, Joan Rhyner to whom he was married for over 61 years. He was born in Schofield, Wisconsin on February 28, 1932.

Dale was a loving father and will be deeply missed. Dale and Joan had four children. Jeffrey Dale...

Oct 9, 2020

Cecilia “Cindy” Ann Aoyagi, our loving wife, sister, mother, grandmother, and friend passed away on Friday, October 9  th, 2020 peacefully at home at the age of 75.   Cindy was born in Michigan in 1945 to Bernice and Harold McDonald.

She will be remembered for her thoughtfulness and kindness to all the people she touched.   Cindy was...

Oct 9, 2020

Susan Ann Nelson, age 55, died comfortably in her home during the early morning hours of October 9th. She was surrounded by love and peace.

She was born on September 26, 1965, in Long Island, New York, to William and Dotty (Bush) Searing. Susan grew up in Miami, Florida with her brother Dennis Searing, and sister Sandra...

Oct 9, 2020

Colonel William “Bags” L. Bagwell, USAF, Ret.

Former Littleton, Colorado resident William “Bags” L. Bagwell died October 9, 2020 after living an abundantly blessed life of 87 years.

Born September 12, 1933, in Memphis, Tennessee, Bags was the son of William C. and Mertis Bagwell. He and his younger brother, Alfred, enjoyed a...

Oct 9, 2020

John Michael Moore, 65, of Thornton, Colorado passed away on October 9, 2020.

John was born in Menominee, Michigan to Georgiana and Lloyd Moore. He married Glenda and had two children, Steven and Michael Moore. He worked as a postal clerk for the postal service and was a loyal, kind, generous and loving man.

He...

Oct 8, 2020

Tammy Sue Bish, 56, a loving wife and mother passed away on October 8, 2020 at 3:15pm in Aurora Colorado. She was  born on April 22, 1962 in Rockford Illinois. She was the daughter of Beverly Jane Popel.

Tammy married Patrick S. Bish on September 23, 1983 and together they spent 37 years of marriage.

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Oct 8, 2020

Survived by his parents, Dean and Linda Sartori, children Maylin, age 7, and Caiden, age 6, his sister Kendra and her husband Andy MacFarlane, niece Ivy and many relatives, friends, and coworkers.

Garrett was born in Denver and is a 5th generation Coloradoan. He graduated from Arapahoe High School and Fort Lewis College in Durango, earning an engineering...

Oct 7, 2020

Mark “Mountain Man” Henke, beloved father, son, brother, and friend, passed away October 7th, 2020 at the age of 62.

Born in Colorado on the 21st of June 1958, Mark grew up in Arvada with sister Dana and parents Richard and Elaine Henke.

He became a US Marine as a teenager during the Cold War...

Oct 7, 2020

Joan Collins Guiet, age 78, passed away unexpectedly on October 7, 2020 after a 16-day battle with sepsis.  She passed peacefully surrounded by the love of her family.

Joan was born in Pittsburgh, PA March 23, 1942 to Edward B. and Louise H. Collins.  A story is told that once she was sent to her room for...