Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Sep 21, 2020

Dr. William James Garehime of Centennial, Colorado died unexpectedly last Monday, September 21st at the age of 66.  An oral surgeon, Bill joined the practice of his father, Dr. Donavon Garehime in 1984 and had great satisfaction in his work and affection for his many patients. Bill’s two great loves were his family and the natural world.  He was...

Sep 20, 2020

Rudy Franklin Manzanares, of Littleton, Colorado was born on November 25th 1963 and entered into eternal rest on Sunday September 20th 2020. Rudy was a well-respected husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, nephew, friend and public servant.  He served as a Denver Sheriff for seven years, and joined the Denver Police Department in June 2004.

In truth, there...

Sep 20, 2020

Michael Thomas Murray

December 3, 1957 — September 20, 2020

Michael was the second born to a Coloradan family of seven kids. To his children, wife, family, friends and colleagues, he was a faithful father, partner, son, brother, friend and leader who always stood up for the underdog. He gave of himself whatever he had...

Sep 19, 2020

On May 5, 2005 a beautiful baby boy was born. Isaac Dylan Hart was born in Denver, Colorado to Joseph Richard Hart and Lauren Pracht. He was the middle child between all of his siblings. He attended Smoky Hill High School in Aurora, Colorado.

Isaac enjoyed playing his guitar and making music. His interest in music was...

Sep 19, 2020

Richard Stieg, 83, of Englewood, Colorado, passed on September 19, 2020. He is survived by his beloved wife of 39 years, Lucille "Lucky" Gallagher his five children, and 11 grandchildren. His 12th grandchild Parker Scott preceded him in death.

Richard was born on June 18, 1937, in Brooklyn, New York to parents Evelyn Bolvig Stieg and Frederic...

Sep 19, 2020

Charles Ekanger was born at his farm home on April 4, 1931 in Hudson, SD. He was the second of four children born to Emma and Andrew Ekanger. Among the privileges of growing up as a farm boy were the feelings of belonging and being needed. Charles was baptized May 31, 1931 and confirmed June 2, 1946 at Romsdal...

Sep 18, 2020

Matthew "Dodd" Jacobsen, 43, of Denver, Colorado passed away September 18, 2020.

Please join family and friends for an informal Gathering to Celebrate the Life of Dodd Jacobsen on Saturday, February 20, 2021 from 2 – 6pm at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 7577 West 80th Avenue, Arvada, CO 80003.

This will be a gathering to greet and support...

Sep 18, 2020

David E. Nichols, 96, of Westminster, CO, passed away on September 18, 2020.

David E. Nichols was born in McPherson, KS to Ralph and Olive Nichols.  He grew up with Brothers Elgene and Richard (Dick).  Son, Peter in 1948.

Mr. Nichols was vice-president of the 1941 senior class, after a year at Fort Scott Junior...

Sep 18, 2020

Joann M. King, 81, of Denver, Colorado, went to be with Our Lord on September 17, 2020. She was born March 1, 1939, in Denver, Colorado, to Fred J (Ted) and Mary Lilley. She had one brother, Fred Jr (John) Lilley. She married James J. King, February 1, 1964, in Denver, Colorado. Joann attended Colorado Women’s College and worked for...

Sep 18, 2020

Deborah Joy (Hansen) Benson, of Centennial, who was born May 19, 1947 in Chicago, IL passed away September 18, 2020 in Centennial, CO.  Deb worked as an assembler, manufacturing dental equipment before her retirement in 2013.  She received a B.A. in Journalism from Southern Illinois University.  Deb was an avid swimmer, enjoyed bird watching, and gardening.  She often joked...

Sep 18, 2020

Linda Marie Seydel, beloved mother, grandmother and sister, passed away at Sky Ridge Medical Center on September 18th, 2020 at the age of 70 after a three year battle with cancer.

Born February 17, 1950 in Iowa City, IA, Linda was admired by her friends and family for her unwavering strength and dedication to caring for others...

Sep 18, 2020

Mikaela M. Lakin, 24, of Parker, Colorado passed away on September 18, 2020. She is survived by mother, Stephanie Renken; brother, Alexander Lakin; father, Michael Lakin; grandmother, Connie Ostroha; grandfather, Steve Ostroha; and beloved dog, Quentin. Mikaela was a dedicated officer in the Aurora Police Department. She loved all of the outdoor activities that Colorado had to offer. She loved camping, hiking and snowboarding. In...

Sep 17, 2020

Beverly “Jean” Chapman passed away at age 82 on September 17, 2020 at Swedish Medical Center in Englewood, Colorado.  She died of complications following surgery.

Jean was born August 17, 1938, in Ramsey, Illinois to Melvin and Pauline Hall.  As her life unfolded, she lived in Decatur, Illinois, and several small farming communities in the vicinity of Ramsey...

Sep 17, 2020

Anna Beth Charlton Gardiner of Lakewood was a loving wife and mother.  She was a loved by everyone who met her.  People always said what a sweet woman she was.

She was born on April 19, 1925 in Ogden, Utah to Albert Ray Charlton and Maggie Genett Hogge Charlton.  She was the 8th child of seven girls...

Sep 16, 2020

Longtime Colorado publishing entrepreneur Wilbur E. Flachman passed away September 16, 2020, with family by his side. Wilbur was 83. Following surgery for pancreatic cancer, he fought a difficult battle for nearly two years with the help of a variety of doctors, nurses and caregivers at Kaiser Permanente, St. Joseph Hospital and Lutheran Hospice.

Wilbur was born...

Sep 16, 2020

David Gordon Diedrich, of Arvada, Colorado passed away at the Collier Hospice Center on September 16, 2020. David was born on September 9, 1951 in Guthrie, Oklahoma to Gordon and Joy (Ryland) Diedrich. He graduated from Liberal High School (Liberal, Kansas) in 1970. David received a Business Administration degree from West Texas State University in 1974...