Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Donald W. Gibson
Oct 12, 2019
Gibson, Donald W. October 15, 1936 - October 12, 2019 Born in Denver, Don Gibson graduated from South High School in 1955. He joined the US Navy Reserves and then went on active duty, serving on the USS Pollux in Japan. Don was honorably discharged from the US Navy in 1961. Don married his high school sweetheart, the former Mary...
Royal Firman III
Oct 12, 2019
Firman, Royal III. ""Rooky"" passed away in Denver, Colorado on October 12, 2019 at the age of 71. Born in Cleveland, Ohio to Royal Firman, Jr. and Pamela Humphrey, he attended Hawken School, The Hotchkiss School, and graduated in 1971 from the University of Pennsylvania.
Rook was passionate about many things: his wife and family, his Labradors and all creatures...
Nancee Covington-Locke
Oct 12, 2019
Nancee Covington-Locke, 89, passed away on October 12, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. She was born to Ruth and Raymond Gallman, on September 7, 1930 in Wood River, Illinois.
Nancee was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was an avid reader, dog lover, and had a propensity for the one-armed bandit. She was fun-loving, emotional, feisty, and always greeted everyone...
Douglas `Doug` E. Lechman
Oct 11, 2019
On Friday, October 11, 2019, Douglas E. Lechman passed away at the age of 62.
He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas, his mother, Lucille, and his brother Tommy.
He is survived by his wife Betty, his daughters Rachael, Christine, Kate and Jess, his brothers, Steve (Merna) and Brian, his sisters Candyce Hower, Lynette Saunders and Regina Hombs,...
Bob Leeper
Oct 11, 2019
Robert ""Bob"" Leeper passed away peacefully with his family by his side on October 11th, 2019. Bob is survived by his wife of 56 years, Judy, and his two daughters, Tamara and Robin and their spouses, his 5 grandchildren, and 3 great grandsons. He is also survived by his siblings, Bonnie, Jim, Ray, Carol, and Janice and their families. He...
Cia Perlman-Gere
Oct 11, 2019
Cia (Frances) Mary Perlman was born July, 5 1954 amidst the hustle and bustle of Manhattan. She embodied that energy in fighting for the rights of others including women's rights, stopping world hunger, and income equality. Her passion for helping others guided her into the psychology profession that she formally began, by attaining her Master's degree in counseling, at Idaho...
Lloyd ""Dennis"" Maez
Oct 11, 2019
Dennis Maez, 68, passed away on October 11, 2019. He is survived by his children, Lisa Maez & Denise (Toby) Wagner; grandchildren, Korina Gallegos, Staffan Zepeda, Jr. & Rhyan Zepeda; great grandchildren, Deondre Gallegos, Devynnae Gallegos, Staffan Zepeda III & Sophie Zepeda; siblings, Connie (Larry) Quintana, Brenda (Ron) Snow & Jimmy Maez; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Service...
Dar W. Vriesman
Oct 11, 2019
Dearly loved and survived by wife Elaine of 65 years, son Todd (Michele), daughters Bethany Vriesman Hill (John), Karin Hohman (Carl), Leah Vriesman (Jonathan), son Kirk (Selya); brother Roderick Vriesman (Tina), sister Jeanne Witort. Devoted to and adored by his many nieces, nephews and grandchildren.
Dar received his MDiv and was ordained as a Lutheran Pastor from Northwestern Lutheran Seminary,...
Zelda Rae Geick
Oct 11, 2019
Zelda Rae Geick, 91, of Highlands Ranch, Colorado passed away peacefully in her sleep October 11, 2019. She was born to her parents Albert and Thelma Meyer on September 6, 1928.
Zelda is survived by her son, Robert and wife Melanie Hurley, brother Al and wife Iris Meyer, son-in-law Don Neil, grandchildren: Krissie Neil, Douglas (and wife Rossana and their...
Gary Lee Marr
Oct 11, 2019
Gary Lee Marr was born and raised in Denver, CO on March 23, 1946 to David and Betty Marr. He passed away in Northglenn, CO on October 11, 2019 at the age of 73.
He attended Merritt Hutton High School in Thornton, CO., where he set a track record. After graduating high school he enlisted in the United States Air...
Michael Cyrus McGuire
Oct 11, 2019
Michael Cyrus McGuire (“Little Michael McGuireâ€) passed away on October 11, 2019. He has left behind his parents, Venus H. McGuire and Michael T. McGuire, his sister Genevieve Mae McGuire and his brother, Noah Ryder McGuire.
A memorial service will be held for him on Saturday, October 19, 2019 at 1pm at the Horan & McConaty Family Chapel at 1091...
William ""Bill"" A'Hern
Oct 11, 2019
William ""Bill"" A'Hern of Lakewood passed away on Friday, October 11, 2019 at Lutheran Medical Center.
He was the third baby born in Denver on January 1, 1928, the son of Neal and Nan (Horan) A'Hern who were a pioneer family of Colorado. One of Bill's favorite memories was traveling to Ireland at the age of 9 with his...
Sheila R. Hirschfeld
Oct 11, 2019
Sheila R. Hirschfeld passed away peacefully with family by her side on October 11, 2019. Born November 17, 1950 to William and Joan Silvers (Placke) in Celina, Ohio. Sheila built a life full of joy and meaning for those in her life. She grew up in New Bremen, OH and graduated from New Bremen H.S. in 1969. Promptly after graduation,...
James Thomas Kern
Oct 10, 2019
James Thomas Kern December 1, 1953-October 10, 2019 Survived by wife Eileen; children Kevin, Colleen (Jake) Eriksen; Katie (Brent) Gregorczyk; Casey; three grandchildren; brothers Mike & Terry. No services will be held.
Lena Joann Saccomano
Oct 10, 2019
Lena Joann Saccomano, 79, of Broomfield, Colorado entered into eternal life on October 10, 2019. Lena passed away peacefully in her sleep surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on November 14th, 1939 to Sicilian Immigrants, Joe and Jenny Spano.
One of 7 children, Lena spent her early life farming with her family and attending school. She was married...
Ernie Young
Oct 10, 2019
Ernie Young, much loved husband, son, father, grandfather, brother and true friend passed away on October 10, 2019 after a long battle with cancer.
With his positive attitude, Ernie fought his illness with exceptional courage and determination not letting it stop him for a minute. He lived each day to the fullest, touched so many lives and left us with...
Carol Demis Koclanes
Oct 10, 2019
Carol D. Koclanes was born August 1, 1936 in the town of Rawlins, Wyoming to Peter S. and Ann P. Demis. She was the second of six siblings. Carol died peacefully on October 10, 2019, at the age of 83, in Denver, Colorado.
Raised in Denver, Carol attended Dora Moore and Steck Elementary Schools, Gove Junior High, and East High...
Frank Heller
Oct 10, 2019
Frank Heller, chemist and Korean War Veteran, passed away peacefully, in the care of his wife, Sue Schamp on October 10, 2019. Frank was born in Philadelphia, PA, October 17, 1931. He is survived by his wife Sue, sons, Frank: Bill, Louis and Brian Heller, his daughter Michelle, 9 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Frank is preceded in death by...
Sister Ann William Berberich OP
Oct 10, 2019
Sister Ann William Berberich, OP of the Dominican Sisters of Hope, died in Denver, Colorado on October 10, 2019. She was 90 years of age. The daughter of the late William Henry and Anna Marie Beck Berberich, she was born January 16, 1929 in Covington, Kentucky.
Sister Ann William entered the novitiate of the Dominican Sisters of the Sick Poor...
Jeannette Mary Watson
Oct 10, 2019
Jeannette Mary Watson, age 84, died Oct. 10, 2019, in Aurora, Colorado. Born Jeannette Mary Kent in Newcastle, Nebraska on July 27, 1935, Jeannette grew up in the tiny town of Jefferson, South Dakota, and was the oldest of nine children. A former Miss Sioux City Sue beauty queen, she was nicknamed ""Red"" because of the color of her beautiful...
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