Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Sharon Frances Werth
Dec 12, 2017
Sharon Frances Werth, age 70, of Lakewood, Colorado passed away December 12, 2017. Sharon was born February 12, 1947 in Denver, Colorado and raised in Globeville, Colorado. She harassed people at the Bonanza Flea Market and Edgewater Inn while employed there for many years. She became a business owner with her husband, Richard Lynn Werth, in 1988 to present. Sharon...
Milton Dreith
Dec 12, 2017
Milton Dreith, 87 passed away on December 12, 2017 from complications of Alzheimer Disease. Milt, as everyone knew him, was born on May 24, 1930 in Denver, Colorado to Samuel Dreith and Martha (Tribelhorn) Dreith. He was a graduate of North High School class of 1949 in Denver. After high school Milt enlisted in the United States Navy and served...
John Patrick McIlwee
Dec 11, 2017
John Patrick McIlwee , 80 years old, of Colorado, passed away December 11, 2017 at Brookdale Greenwood Village. He was born January 16, 1937 in Gunnison, Colorado to Rosellen Tomkins and John McIlwee II. He served in the U.S Navy from 1958 - 1960. He was stationed in Long Beach, California. He served on the U.S.S. Mansfield as a dispersing...
Deryl Botts
Dec 10, 2017
Deryl L. Botts, age 82, passed away at his home on the evening of December 10, 2017. Deryl always had fond memories to share about his childhood in Minnesota like the snow that would pile up to the tops of the telephone poles'. No, really' he’d stick by that statement if he were here today. He also had challenging circumstances...
Laverna Lane Wygant
Dec 10, 2017
LaVerna Lane Wygant entered into eternal life on Dec. 10, 2017 in Denver Colorado at the age of 98. She was born in River Falls Wisconsin in 1919 to Alfred and Merle McLaughlin, their only child. After high school graduation and cosmetology school she married William M. Lane Sr. and moved to Elk River MN. where she lived and worked...
William 'Bill' W. Spurrier
Dec 10, 2017
William W. ""Bill"" Spurrier Age 85, passed away December 10, 2017. Survived by wife Ruth; Jim (Stasia), Robert (Lena), & Kate. Funeral Service Mon., 12/18/17, 9:30 AM, Horan & McConaty, 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd. Interment Fort Logan National Cemetery.
Lawrence Gerald Doolen
Dec 10, 2017
Lawrence Gerald Doolen, 79, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2017 at home in Centennial, Colorado. He was born on June 12, 1938 in Glenwood Springs, Colorado to Lawrence Oran Doolen and Grace Nicholson Doolen. Larry spent his early years in Glenwood Springs and moved to Colorado Springs at the age of nine where his father was the head of...
Jessica Taylor
Dec 9, 2017
Jessica Suzanne Taylor gained her angel wings Saturday Dec. 9, 2017 at 11:11 am. She was 28 years old. Jessica was the most beautiful little sister, daughter, niece, cousin, aunt, friend, poet, pianist, kind, caring, loving, brave, courageous human on this planet. Born on June 15, 1989, to Jim and Susan Taylor, Jessica attended Coronado Elementary School, Deer Creek Middle...
LeRoy David Dies, Jr.
Dec 8, 2017
LeRoy D. Dies Jr., of Castle Rock, passed away on Friday, December 8, 2017 at Parker Adventist Hospital surrounded by his loving family at the age of 69. Born on September 2, 1948 he was the son of the late LeRoy Sr. and Evelyn Dies. LeRoy grew up and graduated high school in Hastings, Nebraska, and went on to attend...
Earnestteen Fincher
Dec 8, 2017
Earnestteen Fincher, 84, of Aurora, Colorado passed away Friday, December 8, 2017. She was born in Floyd County, Kentucky; daughter of Samuel and Rachel (Johnson) Conn. Earnestteen is survived by her son Jefferson (Patricia); her daughter-in-law Brenda; her grandchildren Gregory, Nathan, Jayla, and Erin; and her siblings Mary (Mag) Chastain (nee: McKinney), and Wendell (Blake) McKinney. She is preceded in...
June Eleanor Ringer
Dec 8, 2017
June Ringer June 21, 1926-Dec. 8, 2017 June Eleanor Ringer ""June Bug"". Preceded in death by husband Robert Ringer. Survived by children Sharon (Neal) Givens, Linda (Jeff) Potter, Bill (Susan) Frye, Chandelle (Rick) Rhodes; 13 grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. June was born a twin in Albuquerque, NM to a family of 13 children. She loved her...
Edward G ""Ed"" Nyhus
Dec 8, 2017
Edward G. ""Ed"" Nyhus, 92, of Greenwood Village passed away peacefully on December 8, 2017. He is survived by his loving wife, Joy. Father of Steve (Nora) Nyhus and Diana (Randy) Clark. Grandfather of 5 and great-grandfather of 8. Funeral Mass Thursday, 10:30am, Risen Christ Catholic Parish, 3060 S. Monaco Parkway with viewing one hour prior to mass. Private Entombment...
Jacksen A. Wotovitch
Dec 8, 2017
Jacksen Alexander Wotovitch, born in Denver, Colorado on Tuesday, June 9, 1998. Passed on Friday, December 8, 2017. Son of Mike Wotovitch and Lori Herrera. Brother to Nicholas Wotovitch. Grandson of Eloy Herrera, Diana Pedro, Lis Wotovitch and Marie Herrera. Nephew to Phillip (deceased) Gene, Gary (deceased), Valerie, Doris, Cathy and Christine. Numerous cousins and friends. Jacksen lived life at...
Jack Thornburg
Dec 8, 2017
Jack Thornburg passed away on December 8, 2017 in Denver, CO. Born on February 8, 1923 in Akron, IA, the son of Lee Thornburg and Lucy Dula. He grew up in the community of Ida Grove, Iowa and served in the Army from 1942 to 1945. Jack resided in Ida Grove and Sioux City, Iowa and settled in Denver in...
Gladys E. Bernard
Dec 7, 2017
Gladys E. Bernard (Alexander) was born in Ovid, Colorado on December 25th, 1925 to Otto ""Ray"" and Fern Alexander. She had a brother Ron (Thelma) Alexander. She married the love of her life Donald ""Don"" Bernard on March 10th, 1946. She raised 5 children Larry (Rosemary) Bernard, Dean Bernard, Sheila (Charlie) Newlon, LaDonna (Steve) Bonney, and Cheryl (Jay) Howard. She...
Lt. Col. Francis LeRoy Aires Jr.
Dec 7, 2017
Lt. Col. (Ret) Francis LeRoy Aires, 93, loving husband and devoted father, passed away peacefully, December 7th, 2017, joining his wife, Alice, and his son, Tommy, in heaven. He is survived by his children, Lee (and Nancy), South Bend, IN, Timmy (and Mary), Glenridge, NJ, Mary (and Dan), Sacramento, CA, Priscilla (and Tony), Lone Tree, CO, Terry (and Tamara), Colorado...
Betty Sue Worland
Dec 7, 2017
Betty Sue Worland passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 7, with family by her side. She went home for Christmas and to be with her beloved husband, Wayne. Betty was born in Kansas City, Missouri on February 21, 1927 to Emanuel and Louise Shockey. Betty was employed at Beta Sigma Phi international headquarters in Kansas City for several years, and...
Kathleen McAdam
Dec 7, 2017
Kathy put everyone ahead of herself. Her ability to fight through some of life's most challenging issues was incredible - a gentle, loving person with an iron will dedicated to her family and God. We admired her ability to overcome whatever life threw her way. Through tears, we grieve her loss. Everyone who knew her was blessed by her love...
Rita Arellano
Dec 7, 2017
Rita Medina Arellano of Denver, CO passed away after a short illness on December 7, 2017 at her home of 49 years surrounded by her husband, Juan Arellano and children. Recitation of the Rosary will be at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at Notre Dame Catholic Church, 2190 South Sheridan Boulevard, Denver, CO. Funeral services will be held...
Jacklene Switzer
Dec 7, 2017
Jacklene Switzer ""Jackie"", 90, passed away peacefully at home on December 7, 2017. She was preceded in death by loving Husband Ray, and Step-grandson, Matthew. Survived by her Daughter, Leslie (Joel); Grandson, James Ryan (Kim); Great-grandsons, Jeremyia, Kingston, Nicholas, & Bennett; Step-granddaughter Ashley; and her niece & nephews. Jackie was loved by her family & friends & will be dearly...
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