Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Rita H. Wright
Sep 20, 2019
Rita Wright, 91, died in Denver, Co. on Sept. 20, 2019. Born in Elgin, Ne., she lived most of her life in Omaha, Ne. She moved to Denver in 2011. She worked at Union Pacific Railroad for many years, where she met her husband, Bob Wright. They married in 1972.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Bob; her...
Dr. Scott Stolle Johnson
Sep 20, 2019
Dr. Scott Stolle Johnson, 57, of Littleton, Colorado passed away on September 20,2019. Born on April 16, 1962 in Fort Collins, Colorado, son of the late Jerry and Helen Johnson. Scott married Michelle Johnson on July 2, 2019. Although they spent a short time married, they have spend the last 5 years together.
From the beginning Scott's kindness touched every...
James Sepenzis
Sep 19, 2019
James Sepenzis nee Lentgis, passed away peacefully of congestive heart failure at home in Denver, CO on September 19, 2019
Jim was born in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada on July 22, 1937 to Constantine Lentgis and Mary Konstand of Greek heritage. His early education was completed at Quebec High School and Stanstead College. He attended Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario...
Barbara Colleen Anderson
Sep 19, 2019
Barbara Colleen Anderson was born in Alamosa, Colorado. Daughter to the late Clarence and Lilian VanIwarden. Barbara was the oldest of four children. Barbara graduated from the first graduating class of Denver Christian in 1953. She worked for Mountain Bell for 30 Years. Barbara also enjoyed being an Avon representative for 25 years. Barbara was married to Milton M. Anderson...
Murdo Alexander MacLennan
Sep 19, 2019
Murdo Alexander MacLennan passed away in Thornton, Colorado on September 19, 2019. He is preceded by his wife Geraldine (Jerry) MacLennan of 52 years, and his parents Alexander and Christine MacLennan. Murdo is survived by his four children; Colleen McKeon, Ronald MacLennan, Annette Gregory, and Kevin MacLennan. In addition, he leaves behind eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Murdo was...
Kaye Louise DeBell
Sep 19, 2019
Kaye Louise DeBell May 12, 1965-September 19, 2019 Survived by mother Abby (Bob Thompson) Knapp; sister Karen (Jeff) Dutter and sons, Jacob, Aiden, Liam. Preceded in death by siblings Kathy DeBell, Vince DeBell Jr., Jeff Thompson. Memorial Service, Saturday, September 28, 2019, 11:00 am, Horan & McConaty, 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood, CO 80227.
Memorial Service: September 28, 2019 11:00 am...
Thomas W. Price
Sep 19, 2019
On December 23, 1963 Thomas W. Price (Tom) was born in Towanda Pennsylvania, son of Roger and Joan Price and sister, Susan. When he was four, his younger sister Barbara joined the family. Growing up in the eastern part of the United States, Tom was a lively boy who enjoyed everything life had to offer. Roger fondly remembers him as...
James M. Travers
Sep 19, 2019
James Michael Travers, age 94, died at home on September 19. Born in Eastlake, Colorado, he graduated from the University of Denver and worked for Mountain Bell.
Survivors include daughter Mary (Carl) of Highlands Ranch, Michael (Marie) of Colorado Springs, granddaughters Maggie and Caroline, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife Ann.
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Jon Michael ""Mike"" McCann
Sep 18, 2019
Jon Michael ""Mike"" McCann, 81, of Highlands Ranch, Colorado, passed away September 18th, 2019, surrounded by his loving family, after a prolonged illness.
Mike was born the 2nd of 4 children on June 12, 1938 in Decatur, Indiana to Eugene ""Gene"" Vincent and Alice Joan (McNulty) McCann. Gene was in the grain management business. Mike was preceded in birth by...
George M. Mathews
Sep 18, 2019
George Mathews Jr was a Denver native who, as a retired as nurse, volunteered for homeless charities and was an active member of The Denver Zen Center.
He passed away after a brief fight with cancer.
George is survived by his husband of thirty years James Arroyo, his brothers Chris and Kevin Mathews, his sister-in-law Kaye Mathews and niece and...
John Kuenz
Sep 18, 2019
Celebration of Life: September 30, 2019 4:30 pm St. John's Lutheran Church700 South Franklin StreetDenver, CO 80209http://www.sjdenver.org/
James Fred Baker
Sep 18, 2019
James Fred Baker was born April 11, 1950 in Enid, Oklahoma, the third of four sons to Vernon and Annella Baker. When James was six weeks old, he travelled with his family to Phillips University Science Camp near Alamosa, Colorado. James spent summers of his youth at the Science Camp (which was co-founded by his father, Vernon, a geology professor...
James H. ""Jim"" Kelly
Sep 18, 2019
James H. Kelly (Jim), died peacefully on September 18, 2019. A native of Denver, he was born August 11, 1927 to John P. and Kathryn F. (O'Brien) Kelly. Jim is survived by Rita, his wife of 69 years, and 4 children Mike (Claudette), Pat (Kathy), Susan (John Garland) and Dan (Lisa). Jim was preceded in death by two children, Tom...
Marie Elisabeth Winship
Sep 17, 2019
Marie Winship, a long time Douglas County resident, passed away on September 17, 2019 at Porter Hospice in Centennial. She was 94 years old. Marie was predeceased by her husband, William Winship, and is survived by her children, Kris Winship, Richard Winship, Cy (John Strauss) Winship and Monica (Jon) Grannis and her two grandchildren, Alex Grannis and Emma Grannis.
Marie...
Dolores ""Dede"" King
Sep 17, 2019
Dolores “Dede†King passed away on September 17, 2019.
Daughter of Ed Drab and Lila Vanderford Drab. Spouse, Charles King; son, Greg (Lori) King; daughter, Nicole (Mike) King Massa; grandchildren, Max Massa and Levi King. Her family was her universe. She loved travel, playing games, and being with her family. We love and miss you Dede – Your family.
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Delmar L. Snyder
Sep 17, 2019
Del was born at the post hospital on Fort Warren (currently F.E. Warren AFB) Wyoming. He grew up in the Westwood area of Denver Colorado. He graduated from Denver West High School in 1952 and joined the Colorado Army National Guard that same year. He held a number of odd jobs including motorcycle mechanic and roofer. Del was roofing houses...
Eileen Lois Curnow
Sep 17, 2019
Eileen Curnow peacefully passed away September 17, 2019. She was born in Victor, Colorado and raised by several loving family members.
Eileen worked in Denver where she met Vern, her husband of 62 years. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in several church callings. Eileen enjoyed sewing, knitting and crocheting.
Eileen...
Vail Vivienne Nelson
Sep 17, 2019
Vail Nelson, lovely 18 month old daughter of Steve and Candice Nelson, passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at her home in Lakewood. Her sister, Aspen and grandparents Tom and Margaret Ritchie, also survive her. A celebration of Vail’s life will be held Friday, September 27, 2019, 10:30am at Zion Lutheran Church, 2600 South Wadsworth Boulevard, Lakewood. Family wishes any...
Robert ""Bob"" Leatherwood
Sep 16, 2019
Leatherwood, Robert ""Bob""
Bob Leatherwood, 78, passed away on Sept. 16, 2019 after a prolonged battle with COPD.
Bob was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico in 1941 to Keith and Irene Leatherwood. Along with his sister Kay, they moved to Denver, where he attended East High School and graduated in 1959.
A proud CU Buff, he met the love...
Patricia J. Harris
Sep 16, 2019
Patricia (we won't speak of her middle name because she disliked it) Harris died in the early morning hours of September 16th with one of her beloved grandchildren by her side. A Denver native, she was born February 22, 1931, the oldest of two children of Laurence and Margaret O'Neill. The bedrock of her Catholic faith was formed while attending...
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