Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Aug 13, 2024

Brice Christopher “Chris” Hadley passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 13th, at age seventy-nine in Aurora, Colorado. He was born on May 20, 1945, to Dr. Calvin Brice and Ona Mae Hadley in Cassville, Missouri. Chris is survived by his wife, Carol; daughter, Brie (Troy); brother, Steve (Michelle). Also survived by native son, Steve LaPointe and spouse, Erlidawn Roy, and...

Aug 13, 2024

Mary Francis "Francie" Palumbo (Burke), age 87, passed away on August 13, 2024, in Arvada, Colorado. Born on July 4, 1937, in Denver, Colorado, Francie was known for her faith, warm spirit, and nurturing nature. Francie graduated from Holy Family High School and went on to a lead a life full of love and dedication to her family.

She was married...

Aug 12, 2024

Samuel “Sammy” Orlando Cordova, 39, of Denver passed away in peace on August 12, 2024. Samuel was born on March 29, 1985 in Denver, Colorado. Sammy attended Smedley Elementary, Flynn Elementary, and Hodgkins Middle School. Sammy ran track throughout high school, Westy High School, and was a straight A student upon graduation. Sammy married the love of his life, Alan...

Aug 12, 2024

Steven L. Gritz was born to Kim and Katie Gritz on November 24, 1985. He left us behind on August 12, 2024.

 Steven's passion in life started when his dad gave him his first skateboard at 4 years old, and it remained an integral part of his life until the day he died. He skated every park he could get to,...

Aug 12, 2024

Donald Vinson Weber, age 80, died on August 12th 2024. He was a graduate of Main East High School where he lettered in football and track. Don went to Drake university on a track scholarship and earned a Bachelors degree in Accounting. After working at Ford motor company Don moved back to Denver. There he worked at IBM and started...

Aug 12, 2024

George Edward Brady Jr., 85, passed away on August 12, 2024, in Parker, Colorado.  Born on September 12, 1938, in Boston, Massachusetts, George was known for his dedication and service in the United States Navy from 1957 to 1961, where he proudly served his country before embarking on a professional career as a Printed Circuit Board Designer.

George had a passion...

Aug 11, 2024

Camille Paulette Wean was born in Mason City, Iowa on April 30, 1943, to her parents Lawrence Wean and Camille Reynaud Wean. As a child, she and her family moved to Tacoma, Washington, and on to Butte, Montana; Austin, Minnesota, and finally, to Tulsa, Oklahoma where she grew up. Paulette was one of seven children. She graduated from Monte Cassino...

Aug 11, 2024

Richard lived a loving life as a father, grandfather, partner and friend. He cherished his family deeply as well as the friendships he made over the years. He respected and adored the beauty of nature. He especially had a love for rivers. Richard was a fly fisherman and enjoyed many a days driving to a special bend in a river...

Aug 10, 2024

Gerry Peterson

March 31, 1943-August 10, 2024

Jerry passed away August 10th surrounded by his loving family.

He is survived by wife Cindy Peterson; daughters Wendy (Craig) Allan, Debbie (Roger) Kampman, Becky (Steve) Berry; grandchildren Nick Bartholomew, Steven Bartholomew, Alexis Haines, Kayla Haines; brothers Jan Peterson, Gene Peterson, Joel Peterson; sister Jolene Bradford. Preceded in death by parents Alton Gerald & Rubye Charlotte...

Aug 10, 2024

Dr. Doyle Dean Beavers, 92, D.D.S., a dentist who lovingly served his patients in the area of Arvada, CO, passed away on August 10, 2024. He was born in Bennett, Nebraska, to Hobart & Lydia Beavers. He grew up on the family farm with his sister Mona and brother Eldon, learning early how to do all the chores, raise prize-winning...

Aug 9, 2024

Don passed away on August 9th from complication of COPD. 

He leaves behind his wife Louise (Hiratsuka) Takemura, stepson Jeff Fujiki, (Andi) and their two children Amane and Devlin.

Don is also survived by his brother Rick Takemura and sister Kim Takemura.

A celebration of life will be held at 11am on October 26th at the Tri-State Denver Buddhist Temple – 1947 Lawrence...

Aug 9, 2024

Zae Ann Miller passed away on August 9 , 2024, at the age of 64. She was a beloved and caring assisted living nurse. She is survived by her daughters Sarah and Mykela, her siblings Ken and Michal, and partner Michael Haley. A Celebration of Life service will be held in her honor on Friday, August 30th, at 1:00 PM...

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Aug 9, 2024

Aurora, Colorado. Bill Gentry, 78, of Aurora, Colorado, entered into eternal life, Friday, August 9th in the warmth of his home while holding his wife’s hand. 

He was born in Roxboro, North Carolina, the first-born of a set of triplets, children of William and Hope (Albertson) Gentry. His triplet siblings are the late Winifred (Wini) Drasky and Wanda Kaiser, wife of...

Aug 9, 2024

Our dear mother, beloved wife and sister. Coleen Johnston passed away on August 9th at the age of 76. She was born October 7th 1947 to Duane and Carol Mershon. She graduated from North High School in 1965 and Married Rex Johnston on August 30th, 1968. Rex and Coleen had three children together.. Coleen loved to knit, crochet, and sew....

Aug 9, 2024

Stephen Austin King, 83, died peacefully at his home in Centennial, Colorado on August 9, 2024. Steve was born November 12, 1940 in Los Angeles to M. Austin and Lillian (Lipstreu) King and grew up in the southern California area. Steve and his wife of more than 60 years, Milicent Morimoto, met on a blind date in college and were...

Aug 9, 2024

Jerry Williams, age 76, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2024. Jerry was a remarkable individual whose life was marked by his profound contributions to the field of electrical engineering, particularly in the development of water treatment plants around the world.

In addition to his professional achievements, Jerry proudly served his country as a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving in...

Aug 9, 2024

Surrounded by his loving family, Michael “Mike” James Tynan aka “Pops,” “Big Mike,” “Uncle Mike” returned home to his Heavenly Father on August 9th at the age of 75 after a long battle with lung cancer. 

Mike was a beloved family man, die hard Bronco fan, father, brother, grandfather and cherished member of his community. Known for his unwavering faith and...

Aug 8, 2024

Christine Alice Roybal (Alvarado), a cherished member of the Arvada community and a devoted family matriarch, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2024, at the age of 85 at home surrounded by family. Born on June 21, 1939, in Frederick, Colorado, Christine dedicated much of her life to nurturing her family.

Following her retirement in 1990 from a rewarding career as...

Aug 7, 2024

Bill passed away in St. Joseph Hospital on August 7, 2024. He was 87 years old.

Bill was born in the small rural town of Wetmore, Kansas. He was one of six children born to Kenneth Elvan and Mary Alice Kahle Rolfe. He grew up on a farm south of Circleville. He attended Sunny Slope rural school, a one room schoolhouse...