Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Steven Aaron Pena Gerry

Steven Aaron Pena Gerry

May 21, 2018

Steven, age 43, of Denver, Colorado, passed away unexpectedly on May 21, 2018. Steven is survived by his daughter and son; parents, Pegge Gerry & George Pena; brother, Josh; and many extended family, including aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Visitation will be Sunday, May 27, 2018, beginning at 1:00 PM, with a Celebration of Life to honor Steven at 2:00...

Doug  L. Frederic

Doug L. Frederic

May 21, 2018

Douglas Lee Frederic April 20, 1962 - May 21, 2018 Doug grew up and spent most of his life in Denver, a true Colorado native. He loved his proud family and was devoted to his father, Bob, and mother, Norma; both of whom preceded him in death. He is survived by his ten-year-old treasure and daughter, Ava Hope Frederic; and...

Meredyth  ""Mickey"" Taylor

Meredyth ""Mickey"" Taylor

May 20, 2018

Meredyth ""Mickey"" Taylor joined her heavenly father on May 20, 2018. Mickey was born in Denver, Colorado on March 27, 1939 to Samuel Flohr (deceased) and Ruth Baker Flohr (deceased).

She is survived by her loving husband of 47 years, Al Taylor, and resided in Arvada, Colorado throughout her adult life. She is also survived by her sister, Carol Giles...

Jim  Young McGregor

Jim Young McGregor

May 20, 2018

Jim Young McGregor, 64, of Aurora, Colorado, passed away May 20, 2018 due to complications from pneumonia. He was born May 11, 1954 in Los Angeles, California to James Young and Marjorie Jane Welch McGregor. He was the oldest of three sons. At age 19, Jim served a 2 year proselyting mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day...

Steve  J. McKenna,  Jr.

Steve J. McKenna, Jr.

May 20, 2018

Steve J. McKenna, Jr. of Littleton, CO August 11, 1924-May 20, 2018 Vigil Service Tuesday, May 29, 2018, 7:00 PM, Horan & McConaty, 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood, CO 80227. Funeral Mass Wednesday, May 30, 2018, 10:30 AM, Notre Dame Catholic Church, 2190 S. Sheridan Blvd., Denver, CO 80219. Interment Fort Logan National Cemetery, Wednesday, May 30, 2018, 12:30 PM,...

Catherine  Anne Campbell

Catherine Anne Campbell

May 19, 2018

Catherine Anne Campbell of Denver, Colorado passed away on May 19, 2018 at the age of 86. A Recitation of the Rosary will be held Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at 9:45 AM at with a Memorial Service beginning at 10:30 AM both at Church of the Beloved,10500 Grant Drive, Northglenn, Colorado. Please share your memories of Catherine and condolences with...

DeVee Lushbough

DeVee Lushbough

May 19, 2018

DeVee Marie Lushbough, 80 passed away on May 19, 2018, at her home in Aurora, CO. DeVee was born on August 24, 1937, in Murdo, SD to Joseph H. and Mae DesJarlais. She married her high school sweetheart Clifford Philip Lushbough in Sturgis, SD on August 12, 1956. Raised in Sturgis SD, graduating from Sturgis High School in 1955 and...

Grant Wilkins

Grant Wilkins

May 19, 2018

91, of Centennial, passed away on May 19, 2018. Services are pending at this time. Please leave condolences for the family in the guestbook below.

Dr. George Ichiro Ogura

Dr. George Ichiro Ogura

May 19, 2018

Leader and Father of Forensic Pathology Dies at 100 Dr. George Ogura passed away peacefully in Champaign, Illinois on May 19, 2018. Dr. Ogura met one of his many personal goals in life, to reach his 100th birthday. He was born on October 3, 1917 in Stockton, California and the Ogura family moved to Conejos, Colorado when George was a...

Dylan  Baker Pietrs

Dylan Baker Pietrs

May 19, 2018

Dylan Baker Pietrs was born on January 2, 1997 in Denver, Colorado to his parents, Scott & Kelly Pietrs. He passed on May 19, 2018 in a tragic camping accident in Northern California. Dylan was a junior at the University of Oregon and a member of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity. Through his studies and wanderlust, he participated in a Semester...

Lester  ""Joe"" Kerschen

Lester ""Joe"" Kerschen

May 18, 2018

Former Vice-President at Kaibab Industries, and loving family man, Joe Kerschen passed away on May 18, 2018 at the age of 88. Joe was born on September 1, 1929 in Wichita, Kansas to John Joseph Kerschen and Francis Gunzleman. Joe is survived by his loving wife, Sylvia Marie Kerschen; his four sons, David (Tina) Kerschen, Craig (Debra) Kerschen, Alan (Sheryl)...

Colonel Russell E. Thoburn, USAF, Retired

Colonel Russell E. Thoburn, USAF, Retired

May 17, 2018

Russell E. Thoburn, Colonel, US Air Force, Retired died Thursday, May 17th, 2018 at 10:00pm in Castle Rock, Colorado at the age 86. He is survived by two daughters, Kathleen Parker and her husband James Feltis, and Sandra Shepherd and her husband H. Preston Shepherd, Jr.; a son, Robert F. Thoburn; three granddaughters and four great grandchildren; and a sister,...

Marcus  Wilson Shorkey

Marcus Wilson Shorkey

May 17, 2018

Marcus Wilson Shorkey, 37, of Denver, Colorado, our beloved husband, father, son and friend, passed away May 17, 2018. He was born November 22, 1980 in Flint, Michigan to Jill Welch and Mark Shorkey. Marcus went to Denver public schools and graduated in Lapeer, Michigan. He worked at Coit Cleaning and Restoration for many years. Marcus loved the outdoors and...

Helen  M. Sembra

Helen M. Sembra

May 17, 2018

Helen, 94, of Denver, passed on May 17, 2018. She was born on September 14, 1923 in Park City, Montana to her parents, George Peter Lenz and Ida E. Wolf. Professionally, Helen was a culinary arts teacher and taught countless students over the years. She is survived by numerous friends and relatives. A Visitation for friends and relatives will take...

Ronald  Allen Higginson

Ronald Allen Higginson

May 17, 2018

75, of Lakewood, passed away May 17, 2018. Ron was born on February 18, 1943 in Denver, Colorado. As a proud Colorado native, he loved camping and seeing the sites of this great state. Ron spent 30+ years with Lockheed Martin prior to his retirement, and he was a member of UAW Local # 766. Ron is a United States...

Dorothy  Ann Andrew

Dorothy Ann Andrew

May 17, 2018

Dorothy, loving wife and mother, passed away, peacefully, at Morning Star Senior Living in Littleton, on May 17, 2018. Dorothy was born in Denver on April 29, 1926 and was the daughter of Michael and Anna (Vessa) Perito. She was the second of four children and was predeceased by Charles. Dorothy attended North High School in Denver and married the...

Angela  Ann White

Angela Ann White

May 17, 2018

Parker, Colorado—Angela Ann White, 75, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, died peacefully on May 17, 2018. She was born May 22, 1942 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, the daughter of Clement and Lorena Marchildon. She is survived by her husband and love of her life, Gene White, sons Michael Ingalls (and Jane) and Lance Ingalls (and Melissa), and daughter Nicole...

Thomas  James Stephenson

Thomas James Stephenson

May 16, 2018

Thomas James Stephenson Tom Stephenson, 62, left this earth peacefully on May 16, 2018 in Denver. Tom was born on Oct 31, 1955 in Chicago. Proud son of Angela and C. Dean Stephenson. His childhood was spent in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Tom graduated in 1977 from Tulane University with a BA in psychology. More than a decade later he studied...

James  Edward Price

James Edward Price

May 16, 2018

James Edward Price was born on September 20,1932 in Kirwin, Kansas. He left us on May 16,2018 in Tulsa, Oklahoma where he resided the last year of his life. He is survived by his sister, Glenda Price Marshall of Bailey, six of his children: Margaret Martinez of Mounds, OK, Jim Price Jr. of Arboles, CO, Richard Price of Taylorsville, NC,...

Arthur  ""Art"" Naranjo

Arthur ""Art"" Naranjo

May 16, 2018

Arthur ""Art"" Naranjo of Littleton, CO Survived by children Bud Naranjo & Bobbi Wieczorek. Visitation Sunday, May 27, 2018, 4-6 PM, Horan & McConaty, 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood. Funeral Mass Tuesday, May 29, 2018, 10:30 AM, Light of the World Catholic Church, 10316 W. Bowles Ave., Littleton. Interment Fort Logan National Cemetery, 12:15 PM, area C.