Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Jan 25, 2021

On January 25, 2021 sweet, treasured Catherine Bradley Wise passed from this life surrounded by her loving family and her dearest life-long friend Bonnie Pitzer.

Cathy, “Cat”, was a loving mother to daughter Davia Wise Barber (Ian) and son Jamison Wise (Heather). She was adored by three grandchildren, Kali Barber, Drew Barber and Ronin Wise. She was...

Jan 24, 2021

Barbara Jean Tapp, 81, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on January 24, 2021, from complications due to heart disease.  Barbara was the youngest of John and Catherine Smith’s six children. Born April 25, 1939 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Denver, Colorado, Barbara spent her childhood and youth in the same home on South Pennsylvania...

Jan 23, 2021

Gail Sue Blehm, 64 of Westminster passed away on January 23, 2021, at Park Forest Care Center. Born on November 30, 1956 in Colorado she was the daughter of Hubert and Nadine (Witman) Blehm.

Gail worked as a peer support specialist for mental health for several years.

She enjoyed life, family and friends and she...

Jan 23, 2021

98, of Highlands Ranch.  Survived by wife, Ruth; children Karen and Susan; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; pre-deceased by daughter, Dianne and grandson, Erik.  Funeral Mass, 11:30 am, February 4, 2021 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 6853 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado.  Private interment at Fort Logan National Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, donations to the Denver Firefighters Burn...

Jan 23, 2021

William Ronald "Ron" Kidd, age 75, passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at home surrounded by loved ones. Born in Portland Oregon June 1, 1945 the youngest child of William Alvin "Al" and Alida "Merne" Kidd. He was preceded in death by both of his parents, his sister Sandra and his brothers Verlin and Wayne. He is survived by...

Jan 23, 2021

Bonnie Marie Schumacher died January 23, 2021 at the ripe old age of 101 in Westminster, Colorado. She was born Bonnie Marie Lewis in Missouri on September 13, 1919 to Herman J. Lewis and Jeanette Marie Doane. When she was a toddler, her parents divorced and Herman later married Ida Brown. They presented Bonnie with her only sibling, Ruth...

Jan 23, 2021

Donald J. Dirksen, 81, passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2021 peacefully in his home, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born July 27, 1939, in Newton, Kansas to John and Sara Dirksen. On September 2, 1961 he married Nadja Horn. Donald and Nadja soon started a family with their sons, Dominick, and Damon.

Donald served...

Jan 23, 2021

Carlos Jacobo Gonzales was born in Garita, New Mexico to Jacobo Amado Gonzales, and Elenita (Lopez) Gonzales on December 16, 1930, and passed away on January 23, 2021 at the age of 90. Carlos was the eighth child of nine children, four brothers and three sisters and later welcoming into the family one additional sister.  He lived his entire...

Jan 22, 2021

It is with great sorrow and love that we mourn the passing of Donna Mae Bell at age 83. Donna died peacefully at home in Westminster, Colorado on Friday, January 22, 2021. She was born June 13, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois to her loving parents Fred Irving Smith and Marie Josephine Janousek Smith. Donna attended Cornell College in Mt...

Jan 21, 2021

Carol A. O'Connor of Denver, Colorado passed away on January 21, 2021 at the age of 74. She was born to John and Helen (Benes) O'Connor in Chicago, Illinois on October 23, 1946.

Carol is survived by her siblings Charles O'Connor and his wife Gerardine, Maureen O'Connor, John O'Connor and his wife Laurie, Thomas O'Connor; family friend Ed Soulsby; her...

Jan 21, 2021

Philip K. Russell - Vaccine Scientist

Major General (Ret) Philip King Russell, physician, scientist, soldier, family man and global health advocate who dedicated his life to protecting humans from infectious disease through vaccines, died peacefully on January 21, 2021, a week before his 89th birthday and just a few months after being diagnosed with cancer.

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Jan 21, 2021

Pamela K. Brown, age 65 passed away peacefully on the evening of January 21, 2021.  Her legacy of love, friendship, and the sharing of her gift of music will live on in our hearts.

Pam was born on November 6, 1955 in Mansfield Ohio.  In school, she excelled in music, winning the John Phillips Sousa award that...

Jan 21, 2021

James L. “Larry” Camden, 79, lost is battle with cancer at home in Centennial, Co on Thursday, January 21, 2021.

Born April 14, 1941 in Olympia, Washington to James “Jim” Camden &Vella Darr Camden (deceased), Larry resided in several states throughout his life, but settled in Colorado where he flew for Continental Airlines for 37 years.  After...

Jan 20, 2021

Jacqueline A. Fink, 80, of Arvada passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021. Born on January 15, 1941 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was the daughter of Jack H. and Jule C. (Banik) Cahill, both of whom passed when she was very young.  On January 23rd, 1965, Jacque married Ron Fink and began what would be 56 years of marriage. ...

Jan 20, 2021

Lori Jean Bakker was born February 1, 1976 in LaCrosse, WI. She graduated from Lansing High School in 1994 and continued her education at Hawkeye Community College graduating with a dental hygienist degree in 1998. Following her graduation she moved from Iowa to Colorado where she planted her roots and lived until her passing.

Without a doubt,...

Jan 20, 2021

Nancy Mae Black, age 72, died at Swedish Medical Center on Wednesday, January 20, 2021.

Born on February 18, 1948, in Washington, DC.  Nancy was a resident of both Maryland and Virginia during her childhood and early adult years and had been a resident of Denver, (which she called her home), for over 40 years.

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Jan 20, 2021

Rose Ann, 94, passed away peacefully at her home in Lakewood, CO.  Rose Ann was the daughter of Jack H. and Rose (Chepa) Thrilkill, both who have passed.  Rose Ann leaves behind five sons, Tom, Terry, John, Doug, and Brian, numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  Rose Ann was preceded in death by her husband Robert J, and her son Robert J Jr....

Jan 20, 2021

Joseph “Joe” Patrick O’Connor, 87, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully January 20, 2021. Joe was born in Juniata, Pennsylvania on May 27, 1933, the son of James R. and Alice Ruth Sheehan O’Connor.

When Joe was 17 he joined the Air Force and after 21 years retired as a Chief Master Seargant. He was the youngest...

Jan 19, 2021

Robert L. Claycomb "Bob", 73, from Henderson, Colorado passed away January 19, 2021 of heart failure at North Suburban Medical Center. His wife, Jill Claycomb, was with him at the time. Bob is survived by his four sons, Troy Claycomb of Colorado Springs, Rick Claycomb of Denver, Cory Claycomb of Colorado Springs, and Shawn Claycomb of Livermore, Colorado; 16 grandchildren;...

Jan 19, 2021

Hannah Vivian Woodruff went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 19, 2021.

Hannah was born on January 10, 2003 at North Suburban Medical Center in Thornton, Colorado. She was the baby of the family with two older siblings and loving parents. Hannah was a talented, beautiful, strong, and compassionate young lady. She was full...