Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Edith Riley
Feb 26, 2018
Edith R. Riley passed onward peacefully on 2-26-18 in a Highlands Ranch, Colorado care facility. Very active all her life, it wasn't until her early 90s that Edie began catching up on sleep. By the winter of 2017-18, she had amply prepared for the big sleep, and one day all the sleeps merged into one. Along the way to that...
Vernieta Kestel
Feb 26, 2018
Verneita Kestel, born on September 5, 1926, passed away on February 26, 2018 in Castle Pines, Colorado. Verneita is survived by her brother Gerald Herrman, daughter-in-law Donna Kestel, and granddaughter Jennifer Jaeger. Verneita was preceded in death by her husband Michael Kestel Sr. and her son Michael Kestel Jr.. Memorial contributions may be made in honor of Verneita Kestel to...
Leon Jones Sr.
Feb 26, 2018
Leon Jones Sr., 92 of Aurora, Colorado, was born August 20, 1925 and passed away February 26, 2018. Leon is preceded in death by his children: Shirley Jones , Henry Jones, and Leon Jones Jr.. He is survived by his wife, Bessie Lee Jones; his children: Arnell Doublin (Don), Stella Jones, Lenora Hull, Emma Chambers, Wilbur Jones, and Wayne Jones;...
Emanuel Marritt, M.D.
Feb 26, 2018
Emanuel Marritt, M. D., died peacefully at his home from natural causes on February 26, 2018. Dr. Marritt was born May 30, 1941 in Watertown, New York where his father, also a physician, was sent to serve as the area’s only doctor during World War II. The second of three children born to Samuel and Ruth Marritt, Manny, as he...
Joy Burgess Perkins
Feb 26, 2018
Joy Perkins was born on December 26, 1934, and passed away on February 26, 2018, at age 83. Joy was a long-term resident of Littleton, Colorado and employee of Pinehurst Country Club. A Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 11, 2018, from 2-4pm at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 5303 East County Line Road, Centennial 80122. A Funeral Service...
Martha A. Saviers
Feb 25, 2018
Martha A. ""Mugga"" Saviers died peacefully Sunday, February 25th at her Denver home of 56 years with two of her loving children by her side. Martha was born November 14th, 1924 in Canon City, Colorado where she was raised and later met and married her beloved husband John Darrell Saviers of 67 years. She is survived by her five children,...
Sabella Linda Suniga
Feb 25, 2018
Sabella Linda Suniga, age 6, passed away February 25, 2018 in Elbert County, Colorado in an auto accident. She made her debut on a warm sunny day June 19, 2011 to Monique Suniga. Born and raised in Littleton, Colorado. Sabella was perfect from head to toe, pink all over with a little button nose and the sweetest chubby cheeks. Sabella...
Dorothy L. Kellam
Feb 25, 2018
Dorothy L. Kellam, 83, of Centennial, passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2018 at the Medical Center of Aurora. She was born on November 23, 1934 in Pensacola, Florida to the late John and Auzie (Porter) Stafford. Dorothy married Duane Kellam and together they shared 50 plus years of marriage. Dorothy loved interior decorading, and entertaining her family and friends...
Walter L. Stonehocker
Feb 25, 2018
Walter Stonehocker, born in Denver on September 13, 1924 to James Alfred Stonehocker and Mary Elizabeth McAndrews, was the youngest of five children. A lifelong farmer, Walt developed a strong work ethic as well as a deep appreciation and passion for the land, water, and livestock. He lived his life based on the values established by faith, family and hard...
Barbara D. Bryant
Feb 24, 2018
The world has lost a beautiful soul, and while our hearts ache we are comforted by the knowledge that she - Barbara, mom, grandma, great-grandma - is at peace. Barbara Bryant, a child of the depression era, grew up in Arizona. Her father worked for the railroad and her mother was a teacher. Barbara was an excellent student - salutatorian...
Hazel L. Ristau
Feb 24, 2018
Hazel L. Ristau, 96, of Thornton, passed away February 24, 2018. Beloved wife of John for 67 years; devoted mother of Randal and Sharon (Jerry); loving grandma of Kendra (Jeremy) and their daughter Ani. A Funeral Service to celebrate her life will be held Tuesday, March 6 at 10am, Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church (6770 Monaco Street, Commerce City, Colorado 80022)....
Lester Dean Pedicord
Feb 24, 2018
Lester will be remembered fondly by family and friends. Lester passed away at the age of 86, Saturday, February 24, 2018. He is survived by his loving wife, Jean, and his 3 children Jill (John) Peterson, Britt (Cece), Julie (Jim) Adams, 5 grandchildren Sarah Peterson, Maddie and Britt Adams, Nellie and Jem Pedicord, and his sister Jennie Moore. Proceeded in...
Rosabelle Maria Medina
Feb 24, 2018
Rosabelle “Rose†Medina, 76, of Denver, passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2018 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Born on December 23, 1941 in Denver, Colorado, she was the daughter of the late Claude Sr. and Elouise (Baca) Olguin. Rose married Louis Medina on August 2, 1958 and together they shared 32 years of marriage. Rose enjoyed...
Terren Lee Spitz
Feb 24, 2018
Terren, age 19, of Wheat Ridge, Colorado, passed away on February 24, 2018. Terren is survived by his parents, Camie Randall (Howard Tirrell) and Darren Spitz; step-mother, Nicole Menninga; siblings, Blaine Spitz, Justin Schwear, Matthieu Tirrell, Glenn Tirrell, Serrina Tirrell, Pam Martin, Nathan Schwear, Tanner Schwear, Makenzi Spitz, and Sebastian Spitz; and grandparents, Pappa Dewey, Grandpa Terry, Grandmother Tirrell, and...
Jean Turnock
Feb 23, 2018
92, of Highlands Ranch, passed away February 23, 2018. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, March 24, 2018 at 11:00am, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 5303 E. County Line Rd., Centennial, CO 80122. Please share your condolences with the family in the guestbook below.
Charles Bernard Olson
Feb 23, 2018
Charles “Chuck†Olson, longtime resident of Evergreen, passed away February 23, 2018 at age 82. He graduated from Colorado University as an Architectural Engineer and spent his career working for the Federal Government in numerous different agencies. Following his retirement in 1985, he consulted with engineering and design firms. Chuck was very active in a genealogy group in Evergreen. He...
Jack Eppers
Feb 23, 2018
Jack William Eppers died peacefully February 23, 2018 at the age of 85. Born in Stanley, Wisconsin to the late Fred and Caroline Eppers, Jack was one of fifteen children. Several of his siblings lived well into their mid to late nineties, and he is survived by sisters Hazel and Millie. Jack was active in football, basketball and baseball throughout...
Bessie Carolyn Davis
Feb 23, 2018
Bessie Carolyn Davis, age 96, died at St Anthony Hospital, Lakewood, CO on Friday, February 23, 2018. Bessie was born March 11, 1921 in her grandparent’s house in Mt. Zion, IL. Bessie lived with her mother in her grandparent’s home the early years of her life. Bessie attended grade school at Mt. Zion Elementary School. When her mother married, Bessie...
Donald ""Don"" Weyand
Feb 23, 2018
Donald Weyand, age 86, passed away February 23, 2018. Don was born April 23, 1931 to Henry and Anna Weyand in Pueblo, Colorado. Don is survived by his wife of more than 66 years, Maryruth, by his children Bob and wife Kathy, Valerie, and Dan and wife Kim, and by four grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. A Memorial Service will...
Thomas Lloyd Cowhick
Feb 23, 2018
Thomas Lloyd Cowhick, 92, devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away February 23, 2018. His wife of 68 years, Willajean, preceded him in death. He was born December 20, 1925 in Winchester, Illinois, the son of Joe and Mildred Cowhick. Surviving are his children, Jenean (Larry) Huckaby, Colleen Cowhick, Thomas V. (Marilyn) Cowhick, William (Lisa) Cowhick, Mark Cowhick, Timothy...
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