Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Douglas Michael Peay

Douglas Michael Peay

Mar 31, 2024

OBITUARY FOR DOUG PEAY

1/15/1954 – 3/31/2024

Douglas (Doug) Michael Peay, 70, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2024 in Denver, Colorado after a brave battle with Bulbar ALS.

He was born January 15, 1954 in Ft. Collins, Colorado to Claude and Mildred Peay the 8th out of 11 children. In 1961 the family moved to Denver and his growing up years were...

Shirley Kay Rizzo

Shirley Kay Rizzo

Mar 31, 2024

Loving Mom

David Edward Kopser

David Edward Kopser

Mar 30, 2024

Edward David "Dave" Kopser, age 72, passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2024 due to natural causes. Dave was born on May 17, 1951 in Denver, Colorado to parents Edward J. and Edith M. (Holuba) Kopser. 

 Dave was raised in Denver, Colorado. At a young age, Dave developed a love for how things worked. This passion led Dave to a 34-year...

Andrew Frank Wise

Andrew Frank Wise

Mar 30, 2024

Andrew Frank Wise, always known as "Andy," passed away suddenly, though peacefully, on March 30, 2024, in the arms of his wife and children. Always full of life and young at heart, Andy was 80 years old.

He graduated from the University of Georgia in 1967, where he met his wife, Janice. Andy earned a degree in business and was commissioned...

Lois Fleming

Lois Fleming

Mar 29, 2024

Bridge player and golfer extraordinaire Lois Fleming passed away on Friday March 29, 2024.Daughter of Fred and Leah Chronister, Lois was born and raised in Decatur, Indiana.  She came to Denver in 1954 and worked as the Executive Secretary in an engineering firm.  While working at the firm she met Civil Engineer Dave Fleming.  They were married in 1963 and...

Mildred Chang

Mildred Chang

Mar 29, 2024

Mildred was the first born to a prominent Chinese family in Shanghai to Yen Ting Chou and Yvonne (Chang) Chou. At age 97 she outlived many of her friends and acquaintances. She is survived by her younger siblings, in order, including Albert Chou ( 94), Marcelle Chou Fisch (89), Micheline Chou (87), her children Franklin Chang (75), Yvonne Chang (71), Frederick...

Joseph Vincent Waldinger

Joseph Vincent Waldinger

Mar 29, 2024

Joseph Vincent Waldinger, 8/4/36 - 3/29/24

 2 Timothy 4:7-8 

"I have fought the good fight, I have finished my course have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing"

 Joseph Vincent...

Concepcion "Conchita" Barela

Concepcion "Conchita" Barela

Mar 28, 2024

Concepcion "Conchita" Barela, age 90, passed away on March 28, 2024, in Denver. She was born on October 19, 1933, in Avila, Spain.Conchita was predeceased by her husband, Cecil J. Barela.  Her children include the late Gery (Cindy), Michael (Carrie), Dennis, the late Mark, Darrell (Carolyn), and Sonja (Darren). She was also loved by her grandchildren Brendon, Serria, Cameron, Justin,...

Donna Whipple Kolosky

Donna Whipple Kolosky

Mar 28, 2024

In Loving Memory of Donna Kolosky (May 6, 1950 - March 28, 2024)

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Donna Kolosky, mother, daughter, sister, and friend. Donna passed away suddenly on March 28, 2024, surrounded by her daughters Anne and Mary. Born on May 6, 1950, Donna brought joy and light into the lives of all who knew her.

Donna...

James Cole Reeves

James Cole Reeves

Mar 28, 2024

 

James Cole Reeves (“Cole”), age 70, passed away in Thornton, Colorado on March 28, 2024. His passing was sudden and unexpected but quick, just like he had always hoped for.   

Cole was born on November 17, 1953, in Ventura, California to Martha (Marty) and James Delmar Reeves. He grew up in Denver, Colorado and spent most of his summers at...

Chet Albert Nelson, Jr.

Chet Albert Nelson, Jr.

Mar 27, 2024

Chester Albert Nelson, Jr., passed away on March 27, 2024, in Littleton, Colorado. He was 95 years old.Chet was born in McCook, Nebraska on May 13, 1928. His family moved to Denver when he was a young boy. He was a graduate of South High School in Denver. He then enlisted in the Navy and was honorably discharged in 1948....

Bobby Kay Knell

Bobby Kay Knell

Mar 27, 2024

Bobby Kay Knell (Bubba) was born October 17, 1944 to Benjamin Kay and Elizabeth Lula Petty Knell in Cedar City, Utah. He died in Centennial, Colorado on March 27, 2024 at the age of 79.

Kay grew up in Newcastle, Utah working on the family farm and spending time riding his horse and playing guitars with his brother Gail. After he...

Drayton Douglas Dunwody II

Drayton Douglas Dunwody II

Mar 27, 2024

Drayton Douglas Dunwody II, passed away March 27, 2024. Visitation will be held Sunday, April 14, 2024, 2pm-6pm, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 S, Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood. Service will follow on Monday, April 15, 2024, 11am, Grace Church, 6969 Sheridan Blvd., Arvada. Private burial will be held at Lower Lake Ranch in Park County. 

Christine L. Larson

Christine L. Larson

Mar 26, 2024

Christine “Chris” Larson, age 82, passed away in Centennial, Colorado on March 26, 2024 after battling a number of chronic illnesses. Chris was born on April 6, 1941 in Chicago, Illinois, to Stephen and Lucille Slomka. After graduating from Aquinas High School in Chicago, she went on to work as a gift-wrapper at Joseph Salon, a fine shoe, handbag and...

Sue Alexander Simos

Sue Alexander Simos

Mar 26, 2024

Today we are smiling through our tears as we celebrate the life of Sue Alexander Simos.

Her magnificent journey began 97 years ago in Cleveland where her parents had settled upon immigrating from Greece. After school, she tapped danced and skated her way into the heart of William Alexander, her first love. Married in 1953, the young couple set off to...

Filbert Richard Baca

Filbert Richard Baca

Mar 26, 2024

Today, we bid farewell to a man who lived life with the zest of a 24-year-old, even at the ripe age of 90! Our dear Husband, Dad, Grandpa (Abuelo), Brother and Uncle has taken his final bow, leaving behind a symphony of laughter and love. With his infectious humor and endless kindness, he turned strangers into friends and brightened every...

Violet Elaine Hall

Violet Elaine Hall

Mar 25, 2024

Violet Elaine Hall, age 90, died on March 25, 2024 with her husband at her side. She was the daughter of Lewis and Opal Wescoat of Stapleton, Nebraska, growing up on a farm west of Stapleton, Nebraska with her brothers Harold and Howard and her sister Esther. She was surrounded by extended family with her grandparents, Merritt and Serena Bakewell,...

Margaret A. Meusey

Margaret A. Meusey

Mar 25, 2024

Margaret Meusey passed away peacefully on March 25th, in Littleton, CO, surrounded by her family.

Margaret was born & raised in Mount Vernon, IA. After attending Cornell College and the University of Iowa, she married & moved to Omaha in 1965, where she started a family and called home for nearly 60 years.

Her primary role and purpose was as a caring,...

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