Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Aug 12, 2020

Burnie Summey, 81, of Evergreen, CO passed away August 12, 2020 from a short illness.

Burnie was born in Greeneville, Tennessee on September 05, 1938 to Charlie and Lizzie Summey. He was the owner and operator of Airdale Electric for 25 years in the mountain area. Burnie served in the U.S Marine Corps for 12 1/2 years and served 2...

Aug 12, 2020

Mexie Shearin was born on October 30th, 1935 to Ivy and Henry Hodge. She was one of 8 siblings, and Loved by all for her kindness and compassion for others. Mexie was introduced to Lawrence Shearin by her sister, and his sister. They were married for 60 wonderful years. She is survived by her husband Lawrence, her two daughters...

Aug 12, 2020

Penny Ann Mason died peacefully on August 12, 2020. She was born in Chicago on December 21, 1945 (yes, you read that right; she looked like she was 50 max), to Lester and Eleanor Stebor. Around the time of her birth, the song “Pennies From Heaven” was popular and her father always thought of that song on her birthday.

Aug 11, 2020

Luetta Kay Hunter, “Kay” as she was known to all her friends and family, passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2020, in the presence of her husband, son, and daughter at the age of 81.

Kay was an only child born in her maternal grandmother’s home in Alva, OK on November 12, 1938, to George Kenneth Nulton...

Aug 11, 2020

Shawnda Lynne Vigil, age 49, passed away at home on Tuesday, August 11, 2020.

Shawnda was born in Scottsbluff, Nebraska at St. Mary's Hospital to Stan and Beccy Talbert. After moving to Denver, Colorado, she attended Rangeview High School, Metropolitan State College of Denver and the University of Phoenix for School Counseling. She achieved a Master of Science...

Aug 11, 2020

Elvira Mae Schierling, age 85, died peacefully August 11, 2020. She was born March 12, 1935 in Meade Kansas, to John and Martha Ediger. She married Donald Schierling June 20, 1960.  They had 60 wonderful years together.

Elvira was a loving and dedicated wife to Don Schierling, the loving mother to Dawn Schierling-Harder, her husband Kevin Harder,...

Aug 11, 2020

William P. “Bill” Hinckley passed away August 11, 2020. He was 87 years old.

Bill was born in Providence, RI, to George Clarke Hinckley, Jr and Mildred Anderson Hinckley. He earned a BA from Brown University ‘56, where he was a member of Zeta Psi fraternity. He was a coach and teacher at St. Peter’s School, Peekskill, NY. During this...

Aug 10, 2020

Barbara Jane Stefanski, age 82, passed away at her home on Monday, August 10, 2020.

Born March 20, 1938 in Peru, Iowa, she lived in Denver, Colorado and worked as a homemaker caring for 25 children for many family members and friends. Barbara was a very proud and loving Mother and Grandmother.

Survivors include her children, Grant Stefanski,...

Aug 10, 2020

Johnny’s life’s journey began in Denver, Co on June 26, 1943.  He was the 1st born of 7 siblings to Marie Flora Borquez and Pat Zamora.  He attended Sacred Heart School, Bryant Webster, Horseman Middle School, and North High School.

When Johnny was growing up, being the big brother, he would have to hold his sister Linda’s...

Aug 10, 2020

Barbara S. Tyrer, 79 of Westminster passed away on August 10, 2020 at Northglenn Heights.

Preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Roger Tyrer, and her son, Thom.

Survived by her daughter, Tracy Tyrer.

Memorial donation's in Barbara's name may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 455 Sherman Street #500, Denver,...

Aug 9, 2020

It is with great sadness that the family of Carroll Hardy announces his passing on Sunday, August 9, 2020.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Janice Hardy; three children, Jay Hardy, Jill (Bill) Bissell, and Lisa Wynn; two grandchildren, Scott Wynn, and Madison Wynn; and two great-grandchildren, Ayla Morgon, and Lucy Wynn.

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Aug 9, 2020

James (Paul) Jacobs, 82, died at home peacefully on Sunday, August 9, 2020, after a lingering illness. He was born in Montana on December 3, 1937, to Gertrude and Philip Jacobs. As a young man, he lived in Motley, Minnesota, where he graduated from Motley High School in 1955. Paul worked for the Burlington Northern Railroad for 39 years,...

Aug 8, 2020

Zawatzki, Bernadette (Bernie) 93, passed away 8/8/2020. Preceded in death by sons Tom (2017) and Kevin (2017), Grandson Andy (2012). Survived by children Theresa C. & Mark. With the help of hospice, her daughter, and granddaughter Shelly, Bernie was able to remain at her own home until her passing.

Funeral Mass 8/21/20 at 10:00 AM. Most Precious...

Aug 8, 2020

M. Ramona Shea, 91, of Littleton, Colorado passed away peacefully on August 8, 2020. She was born to her parents Elizabeth M. (Orkies) and William E. Craven on October 26, 1928 in Denver, Colorado.

Mona was a very delightful woman who valued her time with family and was a devout Catholic. Mona graduated from West High School...

Aug 7, 2020

Debra "Debbie" A. Pritchard, of Thornton, Colorado passed away on August 7, 2020.

A Celebration of Life will be on Saturday, August 29, 2020 at 2pm at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 9998 Grant Street, Thornton, Colorado 80229.

Debbie's service will be live-streamed. Please go to zoom.us, click on join a meeting, and type in the...

Aug 7, 2020

Carol Marie Baier, of Centennial, Colorado, passed away on Friday, August 7, 2020, with her husband by her side. She was 81.

Carol was born on January 10, 1939 in Cleveland, Ohio, the daughter of Joseph and Maybelle Niederriter. She married Robert (Bob) Baier on October 24, 1959. They lived in Cleveland until 1968, when they moved...

Aug 7, 2020

Ted Dennis Miller of Englewood, Colorado passed away on August 7, 2020.  Ted was born in Shelley, Idaho on July 8, 1934 and moved to Colorado in 1956.

Ted is survived by his amazing wife of 64 years, Patricia H. Miller, daughters Kris Otto, Debbie Cokes, and Gretchen Busch (Rob, husband) and 3 remarkable grandchildren, Britt Otto and...

Aug 6, 2020

Roland R Martinez, age 86 died in Thornton Colorado on August 6th, 2020 of natural causes.

Born June 23, 1936 in Alamosa Colorado, he was one of 13 children. He traveled the world while in the military serving as a photographer. After his honorable discharge, he worked as a beautician and also in photography where he...

Aug 6, 2020

Lynn Brown peacefully died August 6, 2020 near Golden, CO. He enjoyed many activities: reading, gardening, making lefse, golfing, traveling, attending Colorado School of Mines football games, and walking dogs.

Born to Sidney and Norma Brown in Milwaukee, WI he joined the Navy in 1945. He received both his undergraduate and doctorate degrees from CSM and his MS...

Aug 6, 2020

Samantha “Sami” J. Belcher, of Thornton, Colorado passed away on August 6, 2020.

Sami was born to Nicole Taplin and Chris Belcher on August 14, 2001 in Littleton, Colorado. She was raised by her grandparents, John and Jan Chopyak in Thornton, Colorado.

She received a heart transplant on September 11, 2005. Sami attended Holy Family High...