Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

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....

May 26, 2018

David Richard Bates, born July 22,1947 in Upper Darby, Pa, left us on May 26, 2018. Beloved husband of Diana for 40 years, father of son Christopher (Jennifer Bird), and daughter Jessica (Steve) Kampa. Loving 'Pop' of granddaughter Giuliana, and a friend of many. During his life he worked as a salesman and manager for over 25 years here in...

May 25, 2018

Bold, brazen, and frequently crass. Classy, smart, and full of sass. Handsome, charismatic, and a gifted healer. Unfiltered, unbridled and a generous giver. These are the words that describe Dr. Charles (Chuck) Kimmel from his vast community of friends, patients, family, and former colleagues. Some people are born with a calling. It took Chuck a few years of rebellious adventures...

May 25, 2018

Barbara Jean “Bobby” Wetzel, 89, of Denver was promoted to Heaven on May 25, 2018 from Mesa, Arizona as a result of complications from Alzheimer’s Disease. She was born on May 22, 1929 in Beckley, West Virginia. She was the daughter of the late William J. and Gladys V. (Holliday) Tully. Barbara married Marvin L. Wetzel on January 25, 1947...

May 25, 2018

Shawn M. Sweeney (aka “Shawn ‘Til Dawn” ) was a radio DJ in Honolulu, HI for more than 20 years. His career spanned multiple stations but most notably KIKI and KSSK. He also had a long career in hospitality: working for Mid Pacific airlines in Hawaii and Air Wisconsin in Washington DC . Shawn also served as a Concierge at...

May 24, 2018

ERICKSON, JANICE 1936 - 2018 81, of Littleton, CO, passed away on May 24th. Born in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, where five of her brothers and sisters still reside. A graduate of Sioux Falls Washington High and a nursing graduate from Lutheran Deaconess Hospital in Minneapolis, MN. After raising a young family, she continued her successful nursing career which included...

May 24, 2018

61, of Parker, Colorado. Rich passed away peacefully at his home on May 24, 2018. He was born on March 17, 1957 in Boston, Massachusetts to Theodore and Marion Solomon and was one of three children. Rich was very athletic and loved to ski, play basketball, and play softball in local leagues. Rich is survived by his son, Jeffrey (Christin)...

May 24, 2018

Leon Frederick Wyss was born to Charles and Frieda Wyss on August 5, 1934, in Jefferson City, Missouri. His early years were spent in Jefferson City, and the family later moved to Kansas City, Missouri while he was in high school. His early interests included baseball, earning extra money delivering newspapers and enjoying time spent with his older brothers, Paul...

May 24, 2018

Sister Phyllis Marie Marsico passed away on May 24, 2018. A Rosary will be held on Thursday May 31, 2018 at 7pm at the Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 7577 West 80th Avenue, Arvada. A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, June 1, 2018 at 11am at Spirit of Christ Catholic Church, 7400 W 80th Ave, Arvada. In lieu...

May 24, 2018

Dolores J. Cateora McWilliams 92, of Wheat Ridge, passed away at home on May 24, 2018 after a very long illness. She was a native to Colorado, born in Colorado Springs on April 1, 1926. Dolores is now embraced in the loving arms of her husband Charles Leslie McWilliams, Jr., to whom she wed on December 30, 1946; a marriage...

May 24, 2018

28, of Denver, passed away May 24, 2018. Preceded in death by father Tyson. Survived by mother Kathy N. Lawrence (Tatro), brother Tyler (Brittany), and many loving relatives and friends. A Viewing & Visitation will be held Thursday, May 31, 2018 from 4:00-6:00pm, at Horan & McConaty 5303 E. County Line Rd., Centennial, CO 80122. Following the Visitation, everyone is...

May 24, 2018

Frank Albert Rosecky, 78, of Englewood, formally of Milwaukee, WI, passed away on Thursday, May 24, 2018, in Denver, CO. A native of former Czechoslovakia, he was the son to the late Frantisek and Vlasta Milfaitova Rosecky. Mr. Rosecky graduated with a degree from the Industrial College of Chemistry in Most, Czech Republic. After immigrating to the United States in...

May 23, 2018

Catherine M. Perry, 93, of Aurora, Colorado, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at her residence. Catherine was born February 7, 1925, in Alamo, CO, a daughter of the late Joseph and Della Talentino Marela. Catherine worked in quality services for the federal government. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of...

May 23, 2018

Joseph Singleton Sprinkle, born in 1928 in Holliday, Texas passed away on May 23rd, 2018. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Mary Sprinkle of Denver, CO, sisters-in-law Sharon Campbell of Littleton, CO and B. Kay Ward (Don Ward), of Lakewood, CO and nephews Mike Sprinkle of Missouri City, TX and Tyler Mashburn and niece Keli Ward, both...

May 23, 2018

Marylin Marie Decker was born June 11, 1941 in Newton, Kansas to Woodrow Wilson Homan and Doris Ethel (Holcomb) Homan, and passed away at her home in Arvada, Colorado on May 23, 2018 at age 76. She was married to Bryan Decker on January 29, 1960 at the Newton Bible Church in Newton, Kansas. Marilyn was a school bus driver...