Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

John Astuno

Jan 19, 2021

John was born to Rose and Rocco Astuno in Denver in 1925. His father, Rocco, came to America from Potenza, Italy, at age 15 in 1910, never learned to read or write, and was a bit of a legend in North Denver. John was the middle child and was predeceased by his sister, Helen, and his parents. He is...

Elisabeth Stapp

Jan 19, 2021

Elisabeth Stapp, 80, of Arvada, beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away on January 19, 2021.

Born on December 12, 1940 in Glendale, California she was the daughter of Emil and Mary (Wagenseller) Erselius

Elisabeth enjoyed being a homemaker, administrative assistant to her ex-husband’s drywall business, and ultimately as an involved grandmother.

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Alice "Dolly" Julian

Jan 19, 2021

Alice “Dolly” Julian, 92, formerly of Bolton, CT, passed away peacefully at her home in Parker, Colorado on Tuesday, January 19, 2021. The daughter of the late Jose B. and Zilda (Duponte) Medeiros, Dolly was born in Fall River, Massachusetts where she spent her childhood.

After she married Al, the love of her life, she lived in...

Eileen Robinson

Jan 19, 2021

"On Tuesday, January 19th, 2021, Eileen Robinson passed away suddenly in her home in Littleton, Colorado at the age of 79. Eileen is preceded in death by her parents, Frances Ellen Hayes and Forrest Gordon Robinson, and her brother Gary Robinson. She is survived by her daughter Kary Ginsburg, Kary’s husband Jeff, and their three sons, Will, Joey, and...

Eugene Hogan

Jan 18, 2021

Eugene Sylvester Hogan of Aurora, CO, originally from St. Louis, MO, passed away peacefully of natural causes at age 93, on January 18, 2021.

He leaves behind his loving wife of 61 years, Carol L. Hogan and four children: Thomas Hogan of Aurora, CO, John Hogan of Aurora, CO, Stephen Hogan of Aurora, CO and Catherine Hogan...

Vernon Beebe

Jan 18, 2021

Longtime Denver resident and musician Vernon Beebe, died at home on Jan. 18, 2021, from complications of cancer. Vernon Kenneth Beebe was born June 20, 1935 in Cambridge, NY and grew up in the small farming village of Rupert, VT. He served in the U.S. Air Force, playing trombone in an Air Force band during four years of active duty (1956-60), followed...

Kenneth A. "Kenny" Christensen

Jan 18, 2021

Kenneth A. "Kenny" Christensen, 86, of Westminster passed away January 18, 2021.

Survived by his wife, Sarah (Sabell); children, Marnette (David); grandchildren, Chantel (Kevin) and Tierra; great-grandchildren, Gavin and Saige.

Funeral Mass, Mon., 01/25/2021 at 11am, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 3549 Navajo St., Denver. Interment to follow at Mt. Olivet Catholic Cemetery. You...

William Bunn, Iii, Md, Jd, Mph

Jan 18, 2021

Dr. William B. Bunn III passed away peacefully on Monday, January 18th at St. Anthony Hospital in Denver, Colorado surrounded by his wife and daughters. He was born on June 28th, 1952 to William B. Bunn Jr. and Clara Ray Bunn in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Bunn received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Chemistry/Zoology from Duke University...

Sharon Coleman

Jan 17, 2021

Sharon Ellen Coleman, age 77, died at Pine Grove Crossing in Parker, CO on January 17, 2021.

Born June 9, 1943 in Monte Vista, CO, Sharon lived in Center, Alamosa and Aurora Colorado and worked at Adams State College, for the State of Colorado, for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and Cattle Fax until retirement.

During her life, Sharon was known for...

John Husner

Jan 17, 2021

John joined his mom Bessie Lee (Miller), dad, Roy Earl, brother Samuel Roy, sister Laurel Lee and brother Floyd Eugene Husner tonight (17 January 2021) at 9:20 pm, in heaven as one of our Guardians.

John Husner will be sorely missed by his daughter - the light of his life Doreen Husner, his wife of 49 years...

Tanja Ciani

Jan 17, 2021

Tanja Tove Ciani, 79, was born April 5, 1941 to Randi Antonie Johanne Torgersen and Karl Hartvik Torgersen in Ski, Norway. She grew up in AAs, Norway just outside of Oslo with her brother Rune and family where she completed her education in 1959. During this time, her mother worked at a boarding school in AAs where her family lived. ...

Raymond Ayers

Jan 17, 2021

Raymond David Ayers passed away on January 17, 2021 at the age of 63. He was born in Denver, Colorado on April 23, 1957 to David G. Ayers and Elmira Edith Elliott. He worked for Ryerson & Son, Inc as an Equipment Operator. Raymond was an avid sports fan. He was a fantasy football commissioner and participated in many...

Jean Holden

Jan 17, 2021

Jean Rene Holden, 77, of Centennial, Colorado, passed away in Denver on Sunday January 17, 2021.

Due to COVID restrictions, services will be held at a later date.

Please leave memories of Jean on the Tribute Wall and check back soon for a complete obituary.

Miyoko Kamitani

Jan 16, 2021

Miko was born in 1946, the youngest child of a family who owned and operated a hotel with a hot springs in Fukushima prefecture in Japan.

Her family was very kind and generous, always helping those who were in trouble, or assisting the less fortunate in their community.

Miko was a very athletic person and...

Susan Hamersley

Jan 16, 2021

Susan peacefully left the world entirely too early on January 16, 2021.  She was born on Thanksgiving Day, 1949 to Tom and Nancy Dokken at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Billings, MT.  Susan spent her youth in Billings, MT and in the East Rosebud valley, graduating from Billings West High School in 1968. She spent her freshman year of college...

George Ebert

Jan 16, 2021

George M. Ebert was born in Oswego, New York to George Kimball and Elizabeth Morrow Kimball on June 15, 1943. He passed into the greater dimensions of life on January 16, 2021 in Denver, Colorado. He was preceded in death on December 25, 2020 by MaryAnn Gange Ebert, his beloved wife of 57 years.

George is survived...

Joyce Near

Jan 15, 2021

Joyce Near passed away on January 15, 2021 surrounded by her loving family.  Joyce was born on November 25, 1931 to Harold and Faye Emick in Lawrence , Kansas.  Her sister Evelyn Dockery preceded her in death.  Joyce graduated from Lawrence Memorial High School in 1949.  She married Bob Near in 1952 in Lawrence just days before he was...

George Tsurapas

Jan 15, 2021

George Tsurapas was born on November 20, 1925, and entered into eternal life on January 15, 2021 (95 years of age).  During his early years in Greece, in the village where he was born, it was common practice that families wouldn't register births for a couple of years.  So, in reality, he was actually 97.  George had the most...

Olivama Vigil

Jan 15, 2021

Olivama (Bama) Vigil was born on July 29, 1932 and left this earth to join the Lord on January 15, 2021.  She is survived by her daughter Alfonsa (Duchess), her grandchildren Jeremiah (Jen) Fuller and Gabrielle Vigil, five great grandchildren, Isaiah, Aiden, Anna, Deacon and Caitie and numerous nieces, nephews and family who loved her dearly. She...

Verl Southwick

Jan 15, 2021

Verl Ray Southwick, age 89, of Westminster, Colorado passed away at his home on Friday January 15th, 2021.

Verl was born on July 3rd, 1931 in Kingsley, Iowa to Earl and Elsie Southwick. During his adolescence, he remained in Kingsley and developed a love of sports. He lettered in football, basketball, track and baseball. As a senior...