Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Jane C. Ansorge
Jul 14, 2018
Jane Clementine Ansorge passed away July 14, 2018 after a brief battle with cancer. She was born July 15, 1931 in Manitowoc, Wisconsin to Elmer C. and Sophie E. (Revolinsky) Ansorge. Jane was the oldest of two children. Her brother, Elmer J. Ansorge preceded her in death.
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Jane graduated from Lincoln High School in Manitowoc and then enlisted in...
Betty Lobenhofer
Jul 14, 2018
Betty was born in Chicago, July 22, 1919 to Louis George Shackel and Mignon Marie (Steele) Shackel. Betty was an excellent student and life-long learner, graduating from high school at 16 years old. She then completed a 2-year business school certificate before graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Advertising from the College of Commerce of the University of...
Bernice Dykes Brown
Jul 14, 2018
Bernice Dykes Brown, 90, of Parker, Co. passed away on July 14th. 2018.
She was the daughter of the late James W. Dykes and Carmeta Russell and was born in S. Charleston, WVa on October 5, 1927.
In addition to her parents, she was proceeded in death by a sister and brother and her beloved husband of 60 years, Fletcher...
Shirley Elaine Hedstrom
Jul 13, 2018
Shirley Elaine Hedstrom, 55, passed away on July 13, 2018. She was born on October 2, 1962 in Wheat Ridge, Colorado.
There will be a memorial service held on Friday, July 20, 2018 at 3:00pm at The Crossing Church, 3501 W. 104th Avenue, Westminster 80031 with a reception to follow at the home of Craig and JoAnn Hammer, 4010 W....
William ""Bill"" Sheppard
Jul 13, 2018
William Sheppard, 70, of Thornton, CO passed away at home on July 13, 2018. Born to Royce and Dorothy (Barman) Sheppard on March 10, 1948 in East St. Louis, IL.
Bill graduated from East St. Louis High School and served in the US Army Reserves. He married his loving wife Carol on June 10, 1972. He began his career as...

James Leon Brooks
Jul 12, 2018
James Leon Brooks of 85, passed away on 7/12/2018. He was born to the late Wade Brooks and the late Dovie (Willis) Brooks on September 15, 1932.
He is survived by his children; Larry (Lynn) Brooks, Linda (the late Don) Kostur, Wayne (Charlotte) Brooks & Sherri (Brooks) Lawrence. Grandchildren: Brandy Brooks and her husband Cory Anderson, Andrew Brooks, Dawn Cobb,...
Sandra Christine Livingston
Jul 12, 2018
Sandra (Sandy) Christine Livingston, 66, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 12, 2018. Born March 17, 1952 in Massachusetts to Virginia and James Williams. Sandy is survived by her husband Dennis Livingston, daughter Amy Cooper, grand-daughter Kaitlyn Mearing, and brother Jimmy Williams.
Sandy spent 30+ years working in the nursing field taking excellent care of her patients. She was...
Teresa A. Melanson
Jul 12, 2018
Teresa ""Terri"" A Melanson, age 75, died on July 12, 2018 in Denver, CO.
Terri is survived by her husband of 51 years Wilfred ""Bill"" Melanson; daughter Claudine (Joe) Locascio of Denver, CO; son Brian (Madonna) Melanson of Hamilton, NJ; and brother Sebastian LaRocca of Wilmington, DE; grandsons Nicholas and William Locascio of Denver, CO; granddaughters Abigail and Vanessa of...
Shari Lynn Doherty
Jul 12, 2018
Shari Lynn Doherty was born September 7, 1949 in Denver to Arch and Mary Jane McIntyre. Shari has four sons. She graduated from Englewood Beauty College and had a manicuring business in Breckenridge for several years before returning to Denver to care for her parents. She married Kevin (Doherty) on Friday the 13th in December of 1991.
Shari worked for...
Nancy Kay Caruso
Jul 12, 2018
Nancy Kay Caruso, 63, passed away after a short illness on July 12, 2018 at her home in Lone Tree, Colorado. She was born in Denver on April 5, 1955, and was preceded in death by her parents, Kenneth F. Head and Wynona Rae Sonnenberg. A graduate of Colorado State University, Nancy earned a Master's Degree in Education from Long...
Louis R. Olivera
Jul 12, 2018
The Honor Bell Foundation is deeply saddened to share the loss of our Founder, Executive Director, and dear friend, Louis Olivera, who passed away on July 12, 2018. Lou served admirably as a US Army Ranger. He was highly decorated and received two Purple Heart Medals for injuries sustained during a combat mission in Panama.
In 2014, Lou had a...
Erin K Pack
Jul 12, 2018
Erin K. Pack, 52 of Centennial, CO passed away Thursday, July 12th after a fatal car accident. She was born in Moses Lake, WA on September 13, 1966 to Richard Kent and Ruby Eileen Whitaker.
Erin graduated from Sylmar High School in the Los Angeles metropolitan area, as Valedictorian of her class, and went on to receive a Bachelor of...
Marilyn Ann Abromeit
Jul 11, 2018
Marilyn Ann Abromeit 68 from Lakewood, CO passed away surrounded by family on July 11, 2018. Survived by her husband Lawrence, her daughters Brandy Velasquez and Erin Abromeit. Also,by her grandchildren Kenzie, Keeyan and Kylir Kawasaki and Triston, Evan and Grace Velasquez. Preceded in death by her father Lawrence Nicholas mother Lola Nicholas and her sisters Donna Turner and Renay...
James Edward Daume
Jul 11, 2018
James Edward Daume, 84, of Lone Tree, Colorado passed away July 11, 2018.
Preceded in death by wife and best friend Jane, beloved father to Laura (Bob), Julie (Lou), grandfather to Rachel, Adam and Troy, great-grandfather to Hendrix.
A Memorial Service will be held Thursday July 19, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 5303 East County...

John H. Calkins
Jul 11, 2018
John H. Calkins passed away July 11, 2018, aged 85. Born in Barrington, IL to Hugh and Irene Calkins. Survived by his loving wife Anne, daughter Denise Youngquist (John), son Ian Calkins (Nancy) and four beloved grandchildren: Henry Calkins, Claire Calkins, Gabriela Youngquist, Cristina Youngquist plus numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents and four siblings.
Celebration of...

Andrew DeNuzzi
Jul 11, 2018
Andrew was born and raised in Denver, Colorado. After finishing the eleventh grade, he joined the Navy, serving for seven years during World War II in the South Pacific. He later received his GED following his military service. Andrewâs military service gave way to his career at RCA Factory Service in appliance repair until he retired in 1986.
Andrew met...
Clifford LeRoy Rock
Jul 10, 2018
Clifford LeRoy Rock, 73, passed away July 10, 2018 at his home in Denver, Colorado, following a valiant battle with cancer. He was born October 15, 1944 in Englewood, Colorado to Clifford Russell and Evelyn Moyer Rock.
Cliff attended Englewood schools and eventually graduated from Englewood High School. He went on to attend the University of Colorado at Boulder, where...
Jose Angel Valenzuela
Jul 10, 2018
Jose Angel Valenzuela passed away July 10, 2018. He is survived by many loving family members and friends.
Please join the family for a Visitation on Sunday July 15 from 2PM to 5PM. A Funeral Service will also be held Monday July 16 at 10:00 AM. (Horan & McConaty Chapel 3101 S Wadsworth Blvd. Lakewood, CO) Burial to follow at...
Cletus Joseph Oxenreiter, Jr.
Jul 10, 2018
Cletus (Cleats) Joseph Oxenreiter, Jr. of Denver, Colorado, passed away on July 10, 2018. He was born on November 27, 1927 to Cletus Joseph Oxenreiter, Sr. and Cecilia (Seiber) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He graduated from St. George Catholic School, was President of his Class, played basketball, football, and was Captain and MVP of the football team. He served in the...
Donna Rose McClure
Jul 10, 2018
Donna passed away on July 10, 2018 in Aurora, Colorado. She is survived by her children Sherri and Greg. She is preceded in death by her husband Richard.
Memorial Service: July 22, 2018 10:30 am Horan & McConaty - SE Denver/Aurora11150 E. Dartmouth Ave.Aurora, CO 80014
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