Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Shirley Rae Payne
Nov 16, 2019
Shirley Rae (Clark) Payne, of Littleton, Colorado, passed away on November 16, 2019 at the age of 86 years old. She was born on August 6, 1933 to Benjamin Ray Clark and Mamie Gertrude Clark.
Shirley graduated as valedictorian of her high school class at Campion Academy in Loveland, Colorado. But, as much as she is remembered for her academic...
Linda M. Skelton & Edward H. Skelton
Nov 16, 2019
Linda M. Skelton, 78, passed away August 4, 2019. She is survived by 2 children and 4 grandchildren. She has been reunited with her late husband Edward H. Skelton, who passed away November 16, 2018 at the age of 85.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations in Linda's honor may be made to Watch Muskegon at https://watchmuskegon.com/get-involved/donate/. Memorial donations in honor...
Beverly Watts Glasgow
Nov 15, 2019
Beverly Lee Watts was born April 6, 1927 in Creston Iowa, to Lee & Fern Watts. She was ""number four of six"" daughters, and was raised in her hometown of Corning, IA until college. She attended Parsons College in Fairfield, IA, studying music and teaching. While there, she met Paul F. Glasgow, and they married at Fairfield Presbyterian Church on...
David M. Burke
Nov 15, 2019
David was born in the suburb of Detroit, and graduated from Michigan State University. He entered the Army as a second lieutenant, and after Infantry and airborne school, trained recruits for Vietnam. After being discharged, he worked two years for the Ford Motor Company, and five years for The Dunlop Tire Company. He then opened a tire store in Denver,...
Michael Frank Spera
Nov 14, 2019
Michael Frank Spera, 67, passed away on November 14, 2019. He was born to Albina and Pasquale Spera. He is survived by his loving wife Sharon Spera; his children Stacey (Bob) Parkin, Lainey (Lucas) Wathier, and Michael Spera; his grandchildren Bobby, Nora, and Dean; his sister Patye Gibbons; and many other loving family members and friends. He was preceded in...
Carmelito Santos
Nov 14, 2019
Carmelito (‘Lito') Lugay Santos, 78, of Centennial, CO, passed away peacefully Thursday, November 14, 2019, surrounded by his family and lifelong friends. Lito's earthly journey began on June 30, 1941 in Bacolor, Philippines. He was the eldest of 8 children of Librado and Emilia Santos who, as in life, paved his way to eternal life and who instilled in him...
Anna L. Gomez
Nov 13, 2019
Anna Lenora Gomez, 85, of Denver, Colorado, passed away peacefully November 13, 2019 surrounded by family and friends. Anna was born February 22, 1934 in Burns, Wyoming, to Harvey and Rose (Garner) Fisher. She and her brothers and sisters attended a one-room schoolhouse in Florissant where Anna graduated in 1952. Anna worked for the Welcome Wagon and later took a...
Jennifer Lynn Bransteitter
Nov 13, 2019
Beloved daughter, sister and friend, Jennifer ""Jenny"" Bransteitter, age 38, died in Denver, Colorado on Wednesday, November 13, 2019. Born on March 2, 1981 in Denver, Jenny lived in Colorado her whole life. Jenny attended George Washington High School and received a volleyball scholarship to attend Otero Junior College. After completing her Associate's Degree, she continued on to receive her...
Joan M. Nicoletti
Nov 13, 2019
Joan (Joanie) passed away in her sleep on November 13, 2019.
Joanie had a rough life, living through the attack on Pearl Harbor as a child, then being orphaned at approximately 11 years old. Joanie met and married Vince, the love of her life, when she was barely 16 years old. Joanie and Vince enjoyed a loving bond and connection...
Aurelia Ramirez Whitehead
Nov 13, 2019
Aurelia Ramirez Whitehead, 66, of Aurora, Colorado passed away on November 13, 2019. Aurelia was born to Vincente Ramirez and Zuela Bonifacio in Binmaley, Pangasinan on September 25, 1953.
Following grade-school, Aurelia attended the University of Luzon. She went on to work as a graduate nurse, in addition to her career as mother and homemaker. She received the Presidential Certificate...
Bette Louise Daly
Nov 13, 2019
Bette Louise Daly, 97, passed away Wednesday, November 13, surrounded by her family. She was born March 14, 1922, in Waupaca Wisconsin to Earnest and Lillian Smith.
Bette attended The University of Wisconsin, Green Bay, receiving her RN licensure. Being an adventurous soul, she travelled to California after WW II and was working as a nurse when she met her...
Gloria Jean Berger
Nov 13, 2019
Gloria Jean Berger passed away at 71 years of age on November 13, 2019. She was surrounded by her family and loved ones at the time. Gloria resided in Denver, Colorado the last 21 years of her life and although she never forgot her Texas roots she considered Colorado her home. Gloria was born in Houston, Texas to Hazel and...
Shirley Steele Billings
Nov 12, 2019
Shirley S. Billings
July 27, 1936 ~ November 12, 2019
Shirley Billings, the beloved wife of CAPT Tom Billings, went to sleep and joined her heavenly Father in the early morning hours on Tuesday, November 12th. Her husband was by her side at the end, still holding her hand. Shirley was a special person to everyone, a super Navy wife,...
Loretta ""Lizzy"" Di Grappa
Nov 12, 2019
Loretta (Lizzy) Stizza Di Grappa, passed away at the age of 94. She is survived by her loving husband, Frank, her four children, Mike (Jeannie), Tom (Mary), Tricia (Scott) and Terry Weiner (Jeff), eight grandchildren, Mark (Tiffany), Paul (Jill), Elizabeth Bachman (Kevin), Katie (Jeff), Wes (Keri), Gillian, Molly Weiner and Bailey Weiner and seven great-grandchildren, Joe, Ethan, James, Wyatt Bachman,...
John Timothy Carr
Nov 12, 2019
John Timothy Carr, age 71, of Englewood, Colorado passed away peacefully on November 12, 2019. He was born on October 30, 1948, in Pittsburgh, PA, the fourth of six sons, to Margaret Elizabeth O'Donnell Carr and Joseph Hurson Carr.
John was a 1962 graduate of St. Cyril of Alexandria School and a 1966 graduate of Oliver High School in Pittsburgh...
Robert Mason Cole
Nov 12, 2019
Robert Mason Cole, 82, of Aurora, Colorado passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2019. Robert was born to William and Virginia Blaylock Cole in Salt Lake City, Utah on September 10, 1937. Following grade school, Robert attended and received an Associate’s Degree at BYU Idaho (formerly Ricks College) in Rexburg, Idaho. In the late 1950’s, Robert served the LDS church...
Roger W. Jordan
Nov 12, 2019
It is with great sadness that we announce that Roger W. Jordan, 86, of Northglenn, Colorado, passed away on the 12th of November 2019. Roger was born on July 18th, 1933 in Worden, WI. He is survived by his wife, Terry Jordan; his children, Steve Jordan, Jackie Jordan (Tim,) Laura Grush (Mark) and Peter Jordan (Molly); his grandchildren, Sara Chmelka,...
Vincent Jaehning
Nov 12, 2019
Vincent (Lynn) Jaehning passed away at the age of 71 at the home he shared with his beloved wife, Katherine, following a long illness.
Lynn was born in Grafton, North Dakota to Vincent and Lee (Erisson) Jaehning. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin with a Bachelor's degree in psychology in 1970, followed by degrees in philosophy and business from...
Robert D. Gibbons
Nov 12, 2019
Robert D. (Bob) Gibbons, 93, died November 12, 2019. Bob was born in Denver in 1926, grew up in North Denver, and attended North High School. Bob joined the US Navy before his 18th birthday and served in the South Pacific during WWII. School followed the Navy. He graduated in engineering from Colorado State University and remained a supporter of...
David P. Cottner
Nov 11, 2019
David Cottner passed away on November 11, 2019 in Aurora, Colorado. Born on March 12, 1979 in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of Victoria Keys and Richard Cottner.
David is survived by his girlfriend, Leah Bevan; mother and stepfather, Victoria and David Keys; sister, Lindsey Keys; and brothers, Sean Keys, Zack Keys, Scott Keys, Matt Keys and Andrew Keys. He...
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