Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Fred Grigsby
Jul 28, 2019
Fred Grigsby of Wheat Ridge, Colorado, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on July 28, 2019, two weeks after his 87th birthday and less than a month before the 66th anniversary of his wedding to Dorothy Bryan Grigsby.
Fred was born on July 10, 1932, in Plainview, Texas, to James E. and Agnes M. (Glabasnia) Grigsby....
Geraldine ""Jerry"" Campbell
Jul 28, 2019
Jerry was born in Denver and Lived her early life in north Denver. She graduated from North High School in 1948 where she met her husband, Bill. They were married in 1950, and in spite of predictions, spent 69 years enjoying each other and the family God had given them.
Jerry was a loving, stay at home mom, raising three...
Dolores Jesus Pablo
Jul 28, 2019
Dolores “Ling†Pablo, 86, born in the city of Agana on the island of Guam on February 17, 1933 passed away peacefully at the Denver Hospice surrounded by her family on July 28, 2019. Dolores was a long time resident of Denver, Colorado. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Vicente “Ben†Pablo; and sons, John Pablo and...
Roger A. Matuszczak
Jul 27, 2019
Roger (""Pete"") Allen Matuszczak, age 93, passed away in his sleep on Saturday, July 27, 2019 at Northglenn Heights, in Northglenn, Colorado. He was born on January 14, 1926 in Shawano, Wisconsin. His mother, Iris Allen was married to Aloysius Matuszczak. Pete married Iris Fay Smith in 1950. She preceded him in death on August 15, 1993.
After graduating from...
Theodora ""Teddie"" Throm
Jul 27, 2019
Theodora “Teddie†Throm 92, born July 30, 1926 in New York and has been living in Lakewood Memory Care. She was preceded in death by husband Dr. Col. Urban L. Throm and Harold Nead; son David Nead; and grandson Kevin Valin. Survived by daughter Claire (Eric) Valin of Frederick, CO; sons Stephen Nead of Denver, Lawrence (Suzy) Nead of Weatherford,...
Patricia Monaghan
Jul 27, 2019
On July 27, Patsy Fee O'Rourke Monaghan snuck off to a loud, joyful reunion of family and friends in eternity. She was greeted there by Jesus, her Savior; Stephen John Monaghan, her husband, and Megan Monaghan Durkin (Dennis), her daughter; Dr &Mrs Donald H. O'Rourke, her mother and father; Donald and Sheila O'Rourke, her brother and sister; and a whole...
Michael C. Coash
Jul 26, 2019
Michael C. Coash, age 61, of Thornton, Colorado passed away July 26, 2019 with his wife Carrie by his side following a hard-fought battle with Glioblastoma.
Mike graduated from the University of North Dakota where he met Nancy, his first wife. They married in 1981 and had two daughters, Meeghan and Elizabeth, whom they raised together until her death in...
Elisabeth Ester Reyes
Jul 26, 2019
Elisabeth ""Lis"" Reyes
June 16, 1943 – July 26, 2019
Elisabeth ""Lis"" ""Joann"" Reyes, 76, of Denver, CO, was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She passed peacefully on July 26, 2019; she was born in Petaca, NM, and raised in Salida, CO.
Lis enjoyed helping others and spending time with her kids and grandchildren. She was a...
Delores ""Dee"" June Ward
Jul 25, 2019
Delores “Dee†June Ward, 80 of Littleton, Colorado, passed away peacefully July 25, 2019. She was born to her parents: Dale and Vidella Farmer on June 16, 1939 in Wallace, Nebraska.
Dee worked many years both as a Cashier at King Soopers and as a Caterer for Rocky Mountain Catering. During her free time she enjoyed gardening, being outside with...
Helen Elaine Smith
Jul 25, 2019
Mrs. Helen E. Smith, age 106, passed away Thursday morning, July 25, 2019 at the Castle Rock Assisted Living and Home Care facility in Castle Rock, Colorado.
Helen was born October 13, 1912 in Lincoln, Nebraska, the daughter of the late Joseph and Ethel Elliott. She graduated from Jackson High School in Lincoln, Nebraska in 1931. She also met her...
William ""Bill"" Lorbiecki
Jul 25, 2019
William “Bill†Lorbiecki, 76, of Denver, Colorado passed away July 25, 2019. Bill is survived by his loving wife, Marjorie “Marge†Lorbiecki; children, William “Bill†Lorbiecki, Jr. & Lesli Stockton; grandsons, Alyx Stockton & Caleb Stockton; and siblings, Rosie Myska, Betty (Tony) Myska, Joanie (Bud) Olson & Peter Lorbiecki. Preceded in death by his parents, Peter & Gertrude Lorbiecki; brother-in-law,...
Geraldine ""Gerry"" Moynihan
Jul 25, 2019
Gerry passed away on July 25, 2019. She and her sense of humor will be dearly missed by all those who knew her.
Funeral Mass to take place at Risen Christ Catholic Parish (3060 S Monaco Pkwy, Denver, CO 80222) on Thursday, August 8th, at 10:30am.
Please leave a comment as condolence for her friends and family below.
Funeral Mass: August...
Jerry L. Gagnon
Jul 24, 2019
Jerry L. Gagnon August 8, 1934-July 24, 2019 Survived by wife Mari; children Lisa (Steve) Knox, Jeanne (Fred) Bishop, Steve (Nikie) Gagnon; seven grandchildren; one great-grandson. Rosary Wed. 07/31/19, 7:00 pm, Horan & McConaty, 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood, CO. Funeral Mass Thurs., 08/01/19, 11:00 am, St. Jude Catholic Church, 9405 W. Florida Ave., Lakewood, CO. Reception/luncheon at The Retreat...
Mercedes LaVay Peebles
Jul 24, 2019
Mercedes LaVay Peebles, 98 of Highlands Ranch, Colorado, passed away peacefully July 24, 2019. She was born to her parents Edd E. and Stella D. (Corrigan) Reichstein on July 18, 1921 in Kearney, Nebraska.
Mercedes graduated from Mary Lanning School of Nursing in 1943. She served in the Philippines and Japan as a US Army Nurse in WWII (1945/1946). Mercedes...
Robert ""Chappie"" Chapman
Jul 23, 2019
Robert ""Chappie"" L. Chapman, 88 years old- Bob was born on November 21, 1930 in Moorehead, Iowa.
He grew up in Omaha, Nebraska and attended Benson High School where he played basketball. He graduated from University of Nebraska, where he also played college basketball. He went on to become a State Farm Agent in 1956 and worked there until he...
Carl & Annie Brobst
Jul 23, 2019
Carl D. Brobst, 64, and Ann “Annie†Brobst, 66, residents of Commerce City, Colorado, passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2019, as a result of a tragic motorcycle crash. Carl was an Army Veteran, brand new pilot, and a truck driver for FedEx. Annie owned and operated her own business where she provided American Sign Language training and interpreter services....
Gloria A. DeFreece
Jul 22, 2019
Gloria Ann DeFreece, 86, resident of Thornton, CO passed away on July 22, 2019. She was born to Rueben and Vera Crock on December 26, 1932 in Pine Bluffs, WY. Gloria was preceded in death by her parents, her beloved husband Walter DeFreece in 1985, and her son Richard ""Rick"" DeFreece in 2014.
Gloria is survived by her daughters Susan...
David Edward Newsom
Jul 22, 2019
David Edward Newsom, 71, of Centennial, Colorado, passed away July 22, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 26, 1947 in Fort Worth, Texas to Joseph Edward and Ila Belle Clayton Newsom.
David grew up in Springtown, Texas and fell in love with his wife, Alice while attending the University of Texas, Arlington. They moved to Colorado...
Frederick Andrew Skov
Jul 22, 2019
The Reverend Frederick A. Skov, 88, of Aurora, CO went to be with his Lord Jesus Christ on Monday, July 22, 2019, at Balfour at Stapleton in Denver. CO.
Pastor Skov was born in Brooklyn. NY on April 1, 1931. to the late Rev. Bunde Villadsen and Emma Mueller Skov. He married Norma Jean Breitenstein on July 31, 1955, in Brentwood,...
Mardell Iowne Odom
Jul 21, 2019
With a heavy heart, we announce the passing of Mardell “Mardy†Rose Iowne (Drotar) Odom. Beloved wife of Joe, mother of Salena (Charles) and David and grandmother of Victoria and Veronica. She lived life on her own terms. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Please share your memories of Mardy and condolences with her...
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