Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

George Flores, Jr.

George Flores, Jr.

Jan 26, 2025

George Flores Jr. 82 of Denver, CO peacefully passed away surrounded in love by his family. 

George is survived by his wife, Darlyene Flores and his children Dean, Dawn Marie Pablo(Frank), and Chris Flores (Jennifer). 8 grandchildren Heather Cruz (Robert) Lauren Flores, Hali Laboy (Kelsen) Taylor Sofia Aiden Callin and Caytlin and 9 great grandchildren. Camille Gabriella Max Benny Isla Jax...

Bernard Joseph Pausback

Bernard Joseph Pausback

Jan 25, 2025

Bernard Joseph Pausback, age 89, passed away in Highlands Ranch, Colorado on January 25, 2025. He was born July 11, 1935 in Sacramento, California to Helen Augusta (Herzog) Pausback and Francis Clement Pausback. 

Born near the confluence of the American and Sacramento Rivers, Bernie grew up fishing and boating in a green canoe built of California oak by his father and...

Rhona Whitfield

Rhona Whitfield

Jan 25, 2025

Rhona was born on June 3rd 1936, in Widnes, in the county of Lancashire in Northwest England. Widnes was an industrial town similar to Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania. 

She was born of Welsh ancestry to proud parents - Arthur and Alice Jones, and was their only child. In 1939 when Rhona was just 3 years old, the Second World War broke out....

Linda Lee Hammang

Linda Lee Hammang

Jan 25, 2025

Linda Lee Hammang, age 80, passed away in her in Thornton, Colorado home on the evening of January 25, 2025.

Linda graduated with a nursing degree. While working at Clarkson Hospital, she met Leonard Wayne Hammang. They married in October 1969. Linda and Wayne were blessed with sons, John and Mark.

Linda was survived by her husband Wayne and their son, Mark,...

Cash Lee Brooks

Cash Lee Brooks

Jan 25, 2025

Cash Lee Brooks passed away on January 25, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. He was only 68 years old. His family is deeply saddened and shocked by his sudden death. Cash Lee was born on October 25, 1956 at St. Mary’s Hospital, Pierre South Dakota. 

Cash is survived and missed by his loving wife April (Elias) of 31 years; and...

Nancy Diane Durkee

Nancy Diane Durkee

Jan 24, 2025

Nancy Durkee, at 78 years old, passed away, in testate, in January 2024 at her home. Born in California, she graduated from San Carlos High School. Following high school, she completed Paramedic training while concurrently taking nursing classes. Nancy worked 5 years on a flight/ambulance crew before relocating to the Denver, Colorado area. She was proficient working in an office,...

Lester Dale Henry Sprenger

Lester Dale Henry Sprenger

Jan 24, 2025

Lester Dale Henry Sprenger left this earth and entered into the arms of his heavenly Savior on January 24th, 2025 at the age of ninety in Lakewood, Colorado. 

Lester was born at home near Lincoln Valley, North Dakota on July 24, 1934. He graduated from high school in Drake, North Dakota, followed by two years at the University of North Dakota....

Jagwant Singh Sabherwal

Jagwant Singh Sabherwal

Jan 24, 2025

It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Jagwant "Jaggi" Singh Sabherwal, who left us on January 24th 2025 at the age of 76. Born on December 22nd 1948, Jaggi left an indelible mark on the lives of all who knew him. His vibrant personality, generous nature, and warm heart were reflected in his...

Cletus E. King, Jr.

Cletus E. King, Jr.

Jan 24, 2025

Cletus was born August 13, 1943 in Vincennes, IN, to Cletus E. King, Sr. and Mary Ruth Anderson King. Mr. King was in the Army at the time and remained in the Army after World War II. The family, which also included his younger sister Juanita, moved several times as is common with the military. They eventually settled near Colorado...

Ralph Wallace Snyder III

Ralph Wallace Snyder III

Jan 24, 2025

Ralph Wallace Snyder III, age 67, surrounded by his family, left this earth peacefully in his home on January 24, 2025. He courageously fought a battle with pancreatic cancer, while maintaining his trademark fun-loving and joyous attitude. 

Ralph was born June 20, 1957 at a U.S. Air Force hospital in Wiesbaden, Germany. He and his family moved to the States and...

Leonard "Len" Keller

Leonard "Len" Keller

Jan 24, 2025

Leonard “Len” Keller passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 24th, 2025, at the age of 93. How can one sum up an entire lifetime that included 20 years of military service in the US Army, outliving three wives, raising seven children (three sons, a daughter and three stepsons), having a successful post-military career in training and management, being...

Ronald Wayne Mize

Ronald Wayne Mize

Jan 24, 2025

Ronald was a strong kind man who cared for his family and community. He was selfless in doing whatever he could to help others. He loved God, his family, and country.

During his life he built a respectable career as a IBEW Journeyman Electrician for over thirty years retiring in 2005.

 

Ronald is survived by his wife of 54 years, two sons,...

Betty Jane Hamilton

Betty Jane Hamilton

Jan 24, 2025

It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Betty Jane Hamilton, who left us on January 24, 2025, at the age of 83. Born on January 15, 1942, Betty touched the lives of all who knew her with her kindness, generosity, and spirit.

Betty Hamilton was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend....

Rosemary Cecelia Schnase

Rosemary Cecelia Schnase

Jan 24, 2025

Rosemary C. Schnase, age 75, of Arvada, Colorado passed away on January 24, 2025. She loved to travel, play golf, knit, and spend time with her granddaughters. Rosemary’s humor and quick wit will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She is survived by her husband, John to whom she was married for 54 years, her daughters Katherine (Dan)...

Patrick Michael Pritchard

Patrick Michael Pritchard

Jan 23, 2025

Patrick Michael Pritchard, 77, of Denver, Colorado, passed on January 22nd 2025.

He was born in Denver in 1947 to Robert and Madline Pritchard as their first son. Pat attended Lincoln High School before attending the Immaculate Conception Seminary in Ocanomowok, WI. He went on to earn certifications in HVAC, plumbing, and electrical. He served in the Army Reserves as a...

Joan deFluiter

Joan deFluiter

Jan 23, 2025

On August 18, 1934, Joan Kathern (Kowalski) deFluiter was born to John and Arnetta Kowalski. She and her sister Carolyn grew up in Detroit, Michigan. Joan met her future husband, Franklin LeRoy deFluiter (Lee), at Adelphian Academy. They were married on December 30, 1956.

Joan loved to play the piano. She played for fun in her home, taught students and was...

Yvonne Goodier Charles

Yvonne Goodier Charles

Jan 23, 2025

Yvonne Goodier Charles passed peacefully on January 23, 2025 with her adoring family present.

Yvonne, or “Punky” as she was nick-named by her father, was an amazing mother who took everyone under her wing, and made each feel like they mattered. She was loving, generous and tolerant, more concerned about others than herself. Her kindness extended to all species. She left...

John Norbert Donnellon

John Norbert Donnellon

Jan 23, 2025

Retired Colonel John Norbert Donnellon, United States Air Force of Aurora, Colorado, formerly of Albuquerque, New Mexico died at his home on January 23, 2025. Burial will be at Fort Logan National Cemetery in Denver Colorado with full military honors on February 07, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. 

John was born on 06 June 1929 in Ozone Park, Long Island, New York...

Richard Lew Wesbrook

Richard Lew Wesbrook

Jan 23, 2025

Col. (Ret.) Richard Lew Wesbrook (93 years old) became the family guardian angel, surrounded by family through his final moments, on January 23, 2025. He was born on February 13, 1931, in Los Angeles, CA to Lew E and Mable A Wesbrook where they lived in Eagle Rock, CA in a home his father had built. “Wes” as he was...