Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Michael Lawrence Tesney
Dec 14, 2024
Michael (Mykal) Tesney was born in Big Spring, TX on September 26, 1964. He went to be with his Savior on December 14, 2024. Mykal grew up in a military family and traveled to multiple military bases. He had no problem making friends at any of the military bases where his family was stationed. Once the family settled down in...
Alondra Reyes & Aaliyah Leanne Vargas-Reyes
Dec 14, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our cherished Alondra and Aaliyah on 12/14/24. They were both such a joy to have around.
Our dear Alondra was such a caring, patient & kind soul. She loved painting and doing all sorts of arts and crafts. She’d be adventurous and liked to explore fun things to do around nature. She would...
Dorothy (Dot) V. Kleeman
Dec 14, 2024
97, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on December 14, 2024. Born on August 6, 1927, Dot, the youngest of ten children of Carlo and Orsola (Cena) Tapparo, was one of two born in Colorado after the family moved from Italy in the early ‘20’s. Dot was raised on a farm near Bennett as well as on...
Lalit Mohan Mehra
Dec 14, 2024
Lalit Mehra passed peacefully at the age of 80 on December 14, 2024. Lalit was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, a cherished friend, and a devoted member of the community. Born on August 23, 1944 in India, Lalit led a life filled with hard work and dedication. He attended the University of Delhi for his B.E. in Civil Engineering...
Melissa Sulyn Johnson
Dec 13, 2024
Melissa Sulyn Johnson died in her home in Arvada, CO on December 13, 2024 at the age of 54. She was born to Benny and Deborah Horton November 22, 1970 in Fort Worth, Texas, the eldest of 6 children. After being sealed for time and all eternity to Paul Edward Johnson in the Dallas, Texas LDS Temple, they lived 34...
Jonathan Kurt Marrs
Dec 12, 2024
If you wish to share photos of Kurt with the family, please do so here.
Services will be held on January 4th at 10am in the Byron R. White Stadium Club at Folsom Field at the University of Colorado in Boulder, with a celebration of life reception to follow. Feel free to wear what you feel is appropriate, however, in honor...
Dr. John Roberts
Dec 12, 2024
Dr. John F. Roberts passed away December 12, 2024 at the age of 87. A Colorado native, he was born in 1937, the son of Sara Appel Roberts and Norman Wheeler Roberts. He graduated from Alamosa High School and the University of Colorado with a MD in Radiology. During his time at CU medical school, he traveled multiple times to...
Richard Marshall Clark
Dec 12, 2024
Richard Marshall Clark, age 39, of Colorado, passed away on December 12th, 2024 at home after bravely battling colon cancer. Richard was a devoted husband to his beloved wife, Cynthia Clark (nee Lokaitis), whom he married in November 2020. Overall, they shared 10 years of love and partnership, and his passing leaves a profound void in her life.
Born on June...
Julie Anne Bernal
Dec 11, 2024
It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Julie Bernal, 66, of Englewood, Colorado, on December 11, 2024, after a courageous four-year battle against renal cell carcinoma.
Julie was born on March 14, 1958, to Harry and Peggy Robertson in Denver, Colorado as the fourth of five siblings.
In 1980, Julie met her beloved husband of 42 years, Curt...
Dawn Gillian Kendall
Dec 11, 2024
Dawn Gillian Kendall (Gillian Dawn Kendall), 81, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2024 in Littleton, Colorado. She was born on March 2, 1943 to Maurice and Sheila Kendall (nee Ward) in Madras, India.
She grew up in Madras, India and Bangalore, India with her parents and three older brothers. She was predeceased by her brother, Eric Christopher Kendall, and her...
David "Bumper" Metzler
Dec 11, 2024
David “Bumper” Metzler
02/20/1948-12/11/2024
Father of Ronald (Karol) Stevens, Rhonda Stevens, Roger Stevens, Richard (Christa) Stevens Grandfather of Dillon (Bailey) Stevens,
Alyssa Jo Stevens, Amanda Stevens, Brandon Lovato-Stevens, Christopher Stevens, Dana Sanchez, Cassidy Stevens Great Grandfather of 6. Brother of Kathleen Voorhis , Loretta Metzler, Marilyn (Jerry) Verreyen, Steven (Yolanda) Metzler. Uncle to many Nieces and Nephews Preceded in Death by
Wife Rene Metzler,...
Adam Bartholomew Chavez
Dec 11, 2024
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Adam "Barty" Chavez on December 11, 2024 at the age of 60. Born on February 11, 1964, Adam was a devoted husband, dedicated brother, uncle, and cherished friend to all who knew him.
Adam graduated from North High School and continued his education in a 5-year apprenticeship program becoming a...
Dennis D Kalkwarf
Dec 11, 2024
Dennis was born in Fort Dodge, Iowa on July 4, 1940 and graduated in 1958 from Dayton High School where he was active in sports. He went to college in Nebraska where broke his leg playing football.
He joined the Air Force during the Cuban Crisis and was stationed in Louisiana. After his service he went to college in Oregon and...
Margaret Ellen Cook
Dec 10, 2024
Margaret passed away peacefully in Hospice care at Lakewood Reserve at the age of 93 on December 10, 2024.
Margaret was born in Scott City, Kansas on April 9, 1931, to Ralph Pfenninger and Alice Boring Pfenninger. She graduated from Scott City High School and married Robert Cook on July 22, 1949. Margaret and Bob were life-long members of the Presbyterian...
Elva Jean Julian
Dec 10, 2024
Elva Jean Gitchel Julian passed peacefully in her sleep December 10, 2024 at Orchard Park Health Center. Jean Julian was born in Hastings, Nebraska, August 27, 1930.
Her parents Clinton and Irene Gitchel were employed with the Bureau of Indian Affairs (Civil Service) as teachers in Hisle, South Dakota. Her sister Wilma and brother Howard also were raised on the Pine...
Dr. Gary P. Landis
Dec 10, 2024
Gary left us on December 10, 2024, after a long life filled with intellectual challenge, adventure, with the love and satisfaction that comes with a devoted family and circle of many friends.
Gary was born in 1945 between VE and VJ day to Lt. Richard and Beth Throne Landis in Pomona, CA. He was a nerdy kid with thick glasses, a...
Stephen Lewis Furches
Dec 9, 2024
I, Steve (Stephen Lewis, Jr.) Furches, left earth on December 9, 2024, hopefully to eternal peace. I was 80 years old. I leave behind nieces and nephews, lots of cousins, and countless beloved friends, especially Dave Alengi. Here’s what I would like my family and friends to remember, written while I was alive.
My teeth used to be white. My chest...
Henry Meisner
Dec 9, 2024
Henry Edward Meisner (Hank) of Aurora, CO passed away on December 9, 2024, after a long battle with heart issues. His adult life experiences could be summarized as featuring a true love story with his wife Jane, who passed in October and only months after they celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary.
Hank is survived by his son Mark Meisner and his...
Lucas James Bowar
Dec 9, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lucas ”Luke” James Bowar, age 23, on December 9, 2024.
He was a graduate of the STEM High School in Highlands Ranch. He went on to earn a Bachelor’s degree in computer science at the Colorado School of Mines and was pursuing a Master of Science in Quantitative Finance at...
William Paul Hurlbut
2024
William Paul Hurlbut, age 96, died in his home in Denver, CO on December 9, 2024.
He was born in North Adams, MA on June 16, 1928 and attended North Adams High school. He received his BS from MIT and later his PhD in biophysics from John’s Hopkins University. While in Baltimore he met and married Helen Otillia Sins. He had...
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