Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Mary Ward
Dec 11, 2020
Mary Ruth Ward of Denver, CO passed away peacefully on December 11, 2020. She was a loving mother, a faithful wife, an avid bridge player and an excellent dancer. She was a generous and kind soul who lived a full life dedicated to her husband, family and friends. Mary was born in Penfield, IL on April 27,...
Vickie Baca
Dec 11, 2020
Vickie Lynn Baca, age 67, passed away surrounded by her family on December 11, 2020. Vickie had a smile that would light up the room. She had a warm and compassionate heart and was known to give the shirt off her back to anyone in need. She loved the ocean, the Colorado Avalanche, music, and anything that sparkled. Born...
Kim V. Pappas
Dec 11, 2020
Kim V. Pappas
May 26, 1957 – December 11, 2020
Kim devoted her life to serving others, and our Lord has called his faithful servant home. She was surrounded by her husband and daughters at home following her courageous battle with cancer.
It would be incorrect to say that Kim lost her battle, as she never stopped fighting. She never...
James "Jim" Lewis Jr.
Dec 11, 2020
James E. Lewis, Jr. (Jim/Jimmy), age 52, died at home, in Aurora, Colorado, on December 11, 2020.
Jim was born on February 17, 1968 in Denton, Texas to Jim Sr. and Dana. He lived in various towns in Texas during early childhood and moved to Littleton, CO at age 11. In Littleton, he attended Lois Lenski Elementary,...
Burton Carpenter
Dec 11, 2020
Burton (Burt) Tracy Carpenter passed away in his home in December 2020. He was 64 years old.
Burton was born on March 19th, 1956 in Indianapolis to Margaret (Wilson) Carpenter and James Louis Carpenter, Sr. Burton relocated with his family to Thornton, Colorado, in 1956, where he grew up, attended school, played tennis, football, basketball, baseball, worked,...
Florence Regas
Dec 11, 2020
It is with sadness and with hope in our Lord's Resurrection to inform you that Florence Regas passed away on December 11, 2020.
Florence was born in Chicago, Illinois to Constantine Kinnas and Marika (Chrones) Kinnas. She was the oldest of three children and was raised in a home filled with music, laughter, delicious food and unconditional...
John Jelen Sr.
Dec 11, 2020
John Jelen Sr., 86, of Arvada, CO passed away on December 11, 2020 at his home surrounded by family. Born on July 31, 1934 in Slovenia he was the son of Franz and Elizabeth Jelen. John married Irene (Lenz) on January 10, 1959 in Berlin, Germany and together they shared 46 years of marriage until her passing in 2005....
Kim Pappas
Dec 11, 2020
Kim devoted her life to serving others, and our Lord has called his faithful servant home. She was surrounded by her husband and daughters at home following her courageous battle with cancer.
It would be incorrect to say that Kim lost her battle, as she never stopped fighting. She never stopped fighting for another day with her...

Mahlon Rade
Dec 11, 2020
Mahlon Verle Rade, 89, of Denver Co passed away on December 11, 2020 at North Suburban Medical Center from the covid19 virus. Mahlon was born March 2, 1931 in Southard, Oklahoma. He was one of five children born to William and Edith Rade.
Mahlon came to Colorado with his new bride Sherril J (barney) Rade who preceded...
Robert Buzick
Dec 11, 2020
Robert is survived by his wife of 60 years, Patricia Buzick; his 2 children, Deborah and Michael; 4 grandchildren, Joshua, Jennifer, Cody and Chance; Great-Granddaughter, Mina. Also Survived by his sister, Barbara Jean.
A beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather, and Brother.
Robert at the age of 76 passed away at his home on December 11, 2020. He...
Robert A. "Bob" Thiede, Jr.
Dec 10, 2020
Robert Anson “Bob” Thiede Jr. was born on July 14, 1946 at Mercy Hospital in Denver, CO. He is the oldest son to Robert Anson Thiede Sr. and Betty June Cook. Bob passed in peace on December 10, 2020 at the age of 74 in Lone Tree, CO. He is survived by his loving wife JoAnn, younger brother John...
Richard Kaplan
Dec 10, 2020
Richard Lee Kaplan, 83, passed away on December 10, 2020 in Denver, Colorado. Richard was born to Paul Virgil Kaplan and Helen Ann Lewis on December 21,1936 in Rockwell, Iowa.
After he graduated from high school Richard went on to earn a bachelor’s degree and became a chemist. He loved his family, friends and classic cars. Richard was...
Gabriel Richards
Dec 10, 2020
Gabriel William Lee Richards passed away unexpectedly on December 10th, 2020. He was born on August 24th, 2007. He was thirteen years old.
In addition to his Mom, Dad, Step-Dad, and three brothers, Gabe had just three true loves: music… science… and Mac & Cheese!
Whether he was Live Action Role Playing (LARPing) or playing...
Jeff Darnell
Dec 10, 2020
Jeffrey “Jeff” Dean Darnell, 47, of Denver Colorado, passed away on December 10th, 2020 at his home in Englewood, Colorado.
Jeff was born in Denver, Colorado at St. Luke’s on October 13th, 1973 to Michele Chaney and Richard Darnell.
Jeff grew up in Denver and attended Horizon Highschool.
Jeff’s first job was at...
Ellen Goldberg
Dec 10, 2020
Ellen Goldberg (known to most as Mary Ellen Goldberg), age 93, passed away peacefully in her home in Highlands Ranch, CO, on December 10, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Chicago, IL on February 5, 1927. She later lived in Oskaloosa and Oneida, KS and raised 6 children with Frank Miles(deceased 2006). Ellen was an...
Joseph Fine
Dec 9, 2020
Joseph Troy Fine, age 56, died at home on December 9, 2020.
Born January 10, 1964 in Phenix City, Alabama. He graduated from high school and worked as Quality Assurance Test Technician at Walker Component Group in Denver.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Barbara Fine. Survivors include his wife, Deanna;...
Paul Supan
Dec 9, 2020
On December 9, 2020, Paul joined his wife Helen Louise (d. 2014) and daughter Lynne Marie Smith (d. 2020) in eternal life. He is survived by his daughters, Marilyn Louise Supan, Pamela Ann (Terry Lee) Salinas; granddaughter, Hannah Marie Smith, and son-in-law Harry Smith, Jr. Funeral Mass, Thursday, 12/17/2020, 11:30AM, Holy Name Catholic Church, 3290 West Milan Ave., Englewood,...
Eleanor Reyna
Dec 9, 2020
Our beloved mother, Eleanor Roberta Reyna, passed peacefully away on December 9, 2020 at the age of 84. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, daughter, aunt, grandmother, and friend…and the heart and soul of our family. Mom had the voice of an angel. She was generous and strong, unwavering in her Catholic faith, and had endless capacity for love....
Mildred Richards
Dec 9, 2020
Mildred Ruth Luft Richards passed away December 9, 2020 in Aurora, Colorado. Mildred was born February 5, 1933 to Freidrich and Amalia (Hallmuth) Luft in Sterling, Colorado. She attended Sterling schools, graduating from Sterling High School.
She married Donald Joe Richards and became the mother of two daughters, Valerie Jo and Renae Ruth Richards. In 1962, Joe...
David "Dave" Jugert
Dec 9, 2020
Dave Jugert, of Denver Colorado passed away on December 9th, 2020.
He is survived by his wife, Kathy; sons, Jason (Brittany), Ryan and Shaun; grandsons, Breck and Ryker; brother, Rodney (Cheryl) and many loving nieces and nephews.
Dave was born in Denver on July 9th in 1951 to Rudolph and Lydia Jugert. Dave was the...
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