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Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Phil James Mazoras
Mar 8, 2020
Phil James Mazoras passed away in Denver, Colorado on March 8th, 2020 at the age of 69. Phil was born in Oakland, California on April 20th, 1950. Before his passing he was surrounded by his loved ones, sister Diane Papedo, niece Niki Price, nephews Niko and Jordan. Cousins Cathi and Yanni Frangoulis and other California cousins and dear friends. Phil...
Elinor Katherine Quinn Johnson
Mar 8, 2020
Elinor Katherine Quinn Johnson was born on May 30, 1926 to Walter A. and Marguerite A. Yost Quinn.
Elinor married John H. Johnson. She loved her family, music and she loved being with her friends. She was a high school graduate and worked as a switchboard operator.
She is survived by her children Albert E. (Patricia) Johnson, Walter J. (Janie)...
Torrey Jay Nelson Brinkerhoff Sr.
Mar 8, 2020
Torrey Jay Nelson Brinkerhoff Sr., 67, of Lakewood, Colorado, passed away suddenly Sunday morning, March 8, 2020. Torrey was born in Safford, Arizona on March 28, 1952 to Barbara Lou Larson and was later adopted by Dean Allen Brinkerhoff. Torrey married the love of his life Lou Anne Loomis on September 19, 1974. They met while attending school at Brigham...
James W. Burghardt
Mar 8, 2020
An authentic member of ""the greatest generation,"" James William Burghardt succumbed to heart failure on Sunday, March 8, 2020 at the age of 101.
Visitation, beginning at 5pm, and a Rosary, starting at 7pm, will be conducted Thursday evening March 12 at Horan & McConaty, 1091 South Colorado Boulevard, in Denver. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place Friday...
Reverend William Charles Vollmer
Mar 7, 2020
Reverend William Charles Vollmer was born September 21, 1931 in Chicago, Illinois where he was a priest in the Roman Catholic church for 62 years. His parents were immigrants of Germany and after he was born, the family temporarily relocated to Germany where he lived his toddler years. He grew up in Denver, Colorado and went to school at Blessed...
Philip Anthony Pranchke
Mar 7, 2020
On Saturday March 7th, 2020 Philip A. Pranchke, loving husband, father and grandfather passed away peacefully at the age of 70.
Philip was born March 12, 1949 in Chicago, Illinois. On May 23, 1970 Philip married his high school sweetheart, Judith Gawanda. They raised two children. A daughter Tracy (Michael Palecki) and a son, Donald.
Philip had a passion for...
Phyllis Mae Funk
Mar 6, 2020
Phyllis Funk, of Arvada, Colorado passed away March 6, 2020.
She is survived by her daughters, Drene (Keith) Stevens and Kim (Mark) Vigil; grandchildren, Kayla (Ryan) May, Ashlee (Matt Roe) Vigil and Mitchell (Mikayla) Vigil; great-grandchildren, Sylas May, Sawyer May, Parker May, Jared “J.J†Roe, Ashton Roe and Autumn Roe; sister Ella Broughton and numerous loving nieces and nephews.
She...
Christina McColley
Mar 6, 2020
Christina, 65, of Thornton, Colorado passed away on March 6, 2020. She is survived by her husband, Joe McColley; and sisters, Glynis Pulia of Chicago, Illinois and Michelle Boyle of London, England.
Visitation will be Friday, March 13, 2020 from 12-4pm at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 9998 Grant Street, Thornton.
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Cherish Everly Molina
Mar 5, 2020
Cherish Everly Molina, of Denver, Colorado passed away on March 5, 2020.
Services for Cherish are postponed until further notice. Please check back soon.
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Melvin Wieck
Mar 5, 2020
Melvin Wieck, a devoted husband and father, skilled woodcraftsman, and community volunteer, died peacefully March 5 at Collier Hospice surrounded by his family. He was 91.
Mel was the fourth of seven children born in St. Francis, Kansas to Elizabeth (Wickwar) Wieck and William Riley Wieck. After graduating from high school, he helped build the Bonny Dam in Yuma, Colorado....
Jefferson Cleveland Webb
Mar 5, 2020
Born February 13, 1930 in Altus, Oklahoma
Went home to his Lord and Savior March 5, 2020
Parents Carl E. Webb and Nellie B. Webb
He was preceded in death by his loving wife Constance, his parents and his siblings Doug Webb and Ladonna Sullivan.
J.C. was born in Oklahoma but the dustbowl forced the family to move to Colorado....
Norbert Eugene Simpson
Mar 5, 2020
Norbert Eugene Simpson, age 93, died in his home March 5, 2020, due to natural causes.
Born in 1927 in Denver, Colorado, Norbert lived in the Denver area through most of his life and worked as a general contractor and business owner.
As a young man, Norbert longed to serve his country and strongly desired to follow his older brothers...
Stephen James DeLisle
Mar 5, 2020
Stephen James DeLisle July 25, 1953-March 5, 2020 Survived by son Patrick; sisters Doreen & Nancy (Randy); aunt Alice Anne; uncle John DeLisle; numerous nieces, nephews & cousins. Served in the U.S. Naval Reserve and loved to hike, fish, enjoyed sports and rebuilding classic cars. Services to be held at a later date.
Jean Louise Nations
Mar 4, 2020
Jean Louise Nations, of Arvada, CO passed away on March 4, 2020.
**Please note: All services are on as planned** A Memorial Mass will be held on Monday, March 16, 2020 at 11am at Spirit of Christ Catholic Community, 7400 W 80th Ave, Arvada, CO 80003.
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Ryan Andrew Wilton
Mar 4, 2020
Ryan Andrew Wilton, 16, of Centennial, Colorado, passed away March 4, 2020. Ryan was born April 30, 2003 in Denver, Colorado to John and Christin Wilton.
Ryan was very witty, kind and charismatic, and an easy person to love. He could make people laugh, comfort them, lift their spirits and provide a sense of peace. He was always looking out...
Kenneth Lee Vaughn
Mar 4, 2020
Kenneth Lee Vaughn, 80, of Lakewood, Colorado was born on June 30, 1939 in Sabinsville, Pennsylvania. He grew up in Kewanee, Illinois before attending Colorado School of Mines. He graduated from Mines in 1961 with a degree in Geological Engineering. After graduation he married his wife Gayle and served 2 years of military service in the U.S. Army Chemical Corp...
Florence ""Jane"" Pierce
Mar 4, 2020
Florence Jane Pierce (""Jane"") passed away on March 4th, 2020. Jane was the youngest of five children in her family. She was a Certified Public Accountant and started the first all-female accounting firm in Colorado. Prior to her career as a CPA, she was the Chief Clerk of the Bankruptcy Court. She attended the University of Colorado, where she met...
Chad H. Zimmerman
Mar 4, 2020
Chad H. Zimmerman passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 4, 2020, in Aurora, Colorado.
He was born on December 9, 1983, in Jackson, California, to John and Betsy Zimmerman, and raised on the Front Range of Colorado. Chad graduated from Newton Middle School in Littleton, CO, and Pine Creek High School in Colorado Springs, CO, and was a 2009 graduate...
Josephine T. Belenski
Mar 4, 2020
Josephine, 83, of Commerce City, Colorado passed away on March 4, 2020. She is survived by her sons, Alan (Judi) Belenski and Gary (Kerry) Belenski; 4 grandchildren; and 4 great grandchildren.
Private Services will be held to honor Josephine.
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