Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

May 30, 2018

Robert Lee Pelzel, 82, passed away on May 30, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. He was born in Hays, Kansas in 1935. Robert was a graduate of St. Joseph’s High School in Denver and went on to a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Colorado at Boulder (1960). He worked as a Professional Engineer at Public Service Company of...

May 29, 2018

Roger Frank Johnson, after 89 years in passionate and joyful pursuit of all that life might offer, said goodbye to his beloved children and died peacefully at home with his wife, Gail, at his side. Born in Chicago Illinois on October 23, 1928, Roger attended New Trier High School where he was 1st chair violinist. Graduating from Northwestern University he...

May 29, 2018

Betty Lee McClung was born on September 30, 1931, to Calvin William Hiser and Kessie Keeney Hiser in the small mountain town of Rainelle, West Virginia. She was one of 13 children. Betty loved nature, experiencing the beauty of the mountain ranges in both West Virginia and Colorado, but most importantly, she loved her family. Betty was such a loving...

May 28, 2018

Mr. Ming Choy Lee passed away in his sleep on May 27th, 2018. He was 54 years old. Ming had a heart of gold and was very kind and giving. He enjoyed photography and shared his captures with many friends and he also love to gather friends for a good meal. He will be missed. He is preceded in death...

May 28, 2018

Service information has been finalized and is updated below. Paul, 54, of Boulder, passed away after bravely battling a lengthy illness. He will be remembered for his boundless intelligence, generous hospitality, keen sense of humor, and love of family and friends. Professionally, Paul graduated from Christian Brothers High School, received his Bachelors in Business from Rhodes College in Memphis and...

May 28, 2018

Michael Charles Dunbar passed away on May 28, 2018. He is survived by his loving family; parents LuAnne Dunbar & Michael D. Dunbar and sister, Kylie J. Dunbar (Leo Fin). Michael graduated from Pomona & pursued a career with Coorstek in Colorado. Michael loved cars, hunting, fishing, golf, video games, and snow boarding. He was a generous man and always...

May 28, 2018

SISTER ROBERTA FUREY, SCL . . . Sister Roberta Furey, 82, a Sister of Charity of Leavenworth (SCL) for almost 65 years, died on May 28, 2018 at Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center, Denver. Sister Roberta dedicated 48 years of her ministry to children and youth at Mount Saint Vincent, an orphanage that transitioned to a residential and day treatment center....

May 28, 2018

On Monday, May 28, 2018, Robert Hatt, husband, father, papa, son and brother, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home in Brighton, Colorado at the age of 53. Robert will be forever remembered by his wife of 33 years and best friend Carol, and their 5 children, Anthony, Matthew, Vanessa, Natasha, and Baylee, also his 7 grandchildren, Luke, Paige,...

May 28, 2018

Lucille Velma Bickel, 96, of Parker and a long time resident of Arvada passed away May 28, 2018. Survivors include her children Georgia Weinberg, Cindy (Michael) Sweeney, and Stephen (Cindy); sister, Mildred; grandchildren, Brian (Megan) Sweeney and Paul (Laura) Sweeney; great-grandchildren, Liam, Charlie, Ellie, Lucas, Anna Claire, and Carson. Service Monday, June 4, 2018, 10:00 a.m. at Horan & McConaty,...

May 28, 2018

Robert C. “Bob” Irey, 93, of Littleton passed away on Monday, May 28,2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 11, 1924 in Salem, OH. Bob married Betty Putzbach on September 7th 1946 and together they shared 62 years of marriage before Betty passed away. Bob worked as an engineer at Martin Marietta but...

May 27, 2018

Elaine Hammond passed away May 27, 2018, having suffered a major stroke. Born on June 11, 1926, in Denver, Colorado, the only child of Gus and Kathryn Smith. She grew up in her beloved South Denver, attending Rosedale Elementary, Grant Junior High, and graduating from South High school in 1944. Growing up she was loved by many aunts, uncles and...

May 27, 2018

82, of Littleton, passed away on May 27, 2018. Preceded in death by 12 older siblings. Survived by husband Charles; daughters Carla and Cathy. Funeral Service is Thursday May 31, 2018 at 10:30AM, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 5303 E. County Line Rd., Centennial, CO 80122. Interment to follow at Littleton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made...

May 27, 2018

Randy James Stolka, 44, of Denver, CO, formerly of New Hampton, IA, passed away Sunday, May 27, 2018. Randy J. Stolka was born June 7, 1973, in Oelwein, IA, the son of Cecelia Stolka. He received his education in New Hampton and was a 1991 graduate of the New Hampton High School. He attended UNI in Cedar Falls and Iowa...

May 27, 2018

Beverly A. Bellopatrick, 71, passed away on Sunday, May 27, 2018 in Centennial, Colorado. She was born in San Francisco on May 24, 1947 to the late John F. & Margaret E. Smith Ireland. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George Bellopatrick, Jr.; a brother, John Ireland, and her sister, Marilyn DeSantis. She...

May 27, 2018

May 27, 2018

Mr. Espinoza is preceded in death by his parents, Jesus Espinoza and Nestora Chavez, siblings George, Rita and Berlin. Survivors include his wife, Gloria Espinoza; children Solomon Espinoza, Donna Vigil Castaneda (Carlos); David Espinoza (Julie) and Renee Lesser; grandchildren, Shawn Espinoza, Amber Lilgerose (Tony), Paige Espinoza, Claude Burg (Tonya), Sommer Leche Espinoza Johnston, Dalton Lesser, Colton Boyd, and McKenzie Boyd;...

May 26, 2018

Norma J. Kerr of Arvada, Colorado, passed away on May, 26, 2018. She was born June 3, 1929 to Ella and Elmer Craig. Norma is survived by her loving husband, Howard C. Kerr; children, Kathy (Gary) Huber and Daniel (Beverly) Kerr; grandchildren, Linda Lopez, Alison Huber, Justin Kerr and Sarah Kerr; great grandchildren, Julie and Dylan; and several nieces &...

May 26, 2018

Julian (Roger) Sanchez was born on June 21, 1940 in Denver, Colorado and passed away on May 26, 2018. Roger was preceded in death by parents Eustacio and Clorinda (Cora) Sanchez, wife Georgene, son Michael John Sanchez and brother Eustacio “Junior” Sanchez. He survived by his son, Emilio Abeyta, grandchildren Emilio Jr., Jordan, Angelina Abeyta, brother Gilbert (Patricia) Sanchez. Also...

May 26, 2018

Annette C. Janda, 93, Aurora, passed away on Saturday, May 26, 2018 at her residence. A native of Council Bluffs, Iowa she was the daughter to the late George Mark Reynolds and Maude Mae Hough. Annette received her business degree from Hastings College and began her career in the banking industry as a loan officer. She retired from Bank Western...

May 26, 2018

Cathy Rinker (nee Johnnye Catherine Ledbetter), founder of the Guild of Mount Saint Vincent and the Silver Bell Ball, a tireless fund raiser for several charities in Denver, has died. She passed away May 26, 2018. Born October 8, 1938, in Jackson, MS, she was the daughter of the late John William and Lora Lane Ledbetter. Cathy graduated from St....