Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Aug 15, 2024

Elizabeth Joy Watt, age 20, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, August 15, 2024. She was born October 12, 2003, in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri to James and Emma Watt. The family moved to Colorado in 2006, where she became a big sister to Allison Watt in 2009. Elizabeth graduated from Cherokee Trail High School in...

Aug 15, 2024

George "Jon" Setzer

June 16, 1944-August 15, 2024

George 'Jon' Setzer, 80, of Littleton, Colorado, passed away Thursday, August 15, 2024.

Jon was born in Des Moines, Iowa, the son of George and Jane (Glasgow) Setzer on June 16, 1944. He graduated from Nevada High School in 1962 and was united in marriage to Loretta (Fisher) Thompson in 1982. They relocated to the...

Aug 15, 2024

Dora Louise (Shaffer) Brownne was born August 6, 1921, and passed away on August 15, 2024, at the age of 103. She was preceded in death by her husband, F. Tillman Brownne, Jr., and her son, Frederick T. Brownne, III. She is survived by her daughters Dawn Brownne of Fort Collins, Colorado, and Dianne E. Butts (Hal) of Pueblo, Colorado.

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Aug 15, 2024

Phyllis Jean Lester, sunrise on October 11, 1945, sunset on August 15, 2024. She is survived by her loving husband and best friend of 52 years, Rey Lopez, her son Duane Lopez and daughter-in-law Jacquie Perello Lopez. Phyllis was a beloved grandmother to Eve, Elizabeth, Gabe, Jason, Jaron, Jennica, Jerrica and her husband Demetrius, and Jordan and her husband Bryan....

Aug 14, 2024

Larry Dean Foos

June 23, 1943-August 14, 2024

Larry Dean Foos passed away on August 14, 2024, at the age of 81.

He was born in Greeley, Colorado on June 23, 1943, to Adolph and Clara (Deer) Foos. He graduated from Colorado State College (now the University of Northern Colorado) in 1965 with a degree in Industrial Arts Education. Larry put himself through...

Aug 14, 2024

Leravene Mae Sas was born to Anthony and Genevieve Sas in January 1951. She grew up in Leota, Minnesota, graduated from Southwest Christian High School, attended Calvin College and then earned a Master of Social Work, graduate degree from University of Minnesota. She later went on to earn a nursing degree from Regis University. Throughout her life, she held many...

Aug 14, 2024

Marshall Lawrence Hamamoto was born March 5, 1942 in Hanapepe, Kauai to Richard Masaichi Hamamoto and Jane Cheiko (Murayama) Hamamoto. Born just 3 months after the bombing of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii was under Marshall Law. In remembrance, he was named Marshall Lawrence. He enjoyed a carefree life in his family’s home in Waimea with his older sister Judith and his...

Aug 13, 2024

Jeffrey Worrall Biggs passed away on August 13, 2024. He was 44 years old. Jeff, as he was known to all, was born on July 24,1980 in Troy, OH. He was the youngest of three children to John B. (Jack) and Elizabeth P. (Betsy) Biggs, formerly of St. Louis, MO, and now residing in Leland, MI, and Vero Beach, FL....

Aug 13, 2024

Carol Louise Heinley (née Powe), age 75, passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 13, 2024, after a brief battle with cancer.

She was born on January 27, 1949, to Claude and Florence Powe, and grew up in Central City, Colorado with her (late) older sister Barbara and younger brother Robert.

Due to the mountainous terrain and sharp drop-offs near her...

Aug 13, 2024

Aug 13, 2024

In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Owen's honor to: Montage Hills Assisted Living Facility at 2500 S. Roslyn St. Denver, CO 80231 

Aug 13, 2024

Brice Christopher “Chris” Hadley passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 13th, at age seventy-nine in Aurora, Colorado. He was born on May 20, 1945, to Dr. Calvin Brice and Ona Mae Hadley in Cassville, Missouri. Chris is survived by his wife, Carol; daughter, Brie (Troy); brother, Steve (Michelle). Also survived by native son, Steve LaPointe and spouse, Erlidawn Roy, and...

Aug 13, 2024

Mary Francis "Francie" Palumbo (Burke), age 87, passed away on August 13, 2024, in Arvada, Colorado. Born on July 4, 1937, in Denver, Colorado, Francie was known for her faith, warm spirit, and nurturing nature. Francie graduated from Holy Family High School and went on to a lead a life full of love and dedication to her family.

She was married...

Aug 12, 2024

Samuel “Sammy” Orlando Cordova, 39, of Denver passed away in peace on August 12, 2024. Samuel was born on March 29, 1985 in Denver, Colorado. Sammy attended Smedley Elementary, Flynn Elementary, and Hodgkins Middle School. Sammy ran track throughout high school, Westy High School, and was a straight A student upon graduation. Sammy married the love of his life, Alan...

Aug 12, 2024

Steven L. Gritz was born to Kim and Katie Gritz on November 24, 1985. He left us behind on August 12, 2024.

 Steven's passion in life started when his dad gave him his first skateboard at 4 years old, and it remained an integral part of his life until the day he died. He skated every park he could get to,...

Aug 12, 2024

Donald Vinson Weber, age 80, died on August 12th 2024. He was a graduate of Main East High School where he lettered in football and track. Don went to Drake university on a track scholarship and earned a Bachelors degree in Accounting. After working at Ford motor company Don moved back to Denver. There he worked at IBM and started...

Aug 12, 2024

George Edward Brady Jr., 85, passed away on August 12, 2024, in Parker, Colorado.  Born on September 12, 1938, in Boston, Massachusetts, George was known for his dedication and service in the United States Navy from 1957 to 1961, where he proudly served his country before embarking on a professional career as a Printed Circuit Board Designer.

George had a passion...

Aug 11, 2024

Camille Paulette Wean was born in Mason City, Iowa on April 30, 1943, to her parents Lawrence Wean and Camille Reynaud Wean. As a child, she and her family moved to Tacoma, Washington, and on to Butte, Montana; Austin, Minnesota, and finally, to Tulsa, Oklahoma where she grew up. Paulette was one of seven children. She graduated from Monte Cassino...

Aug 11, 2024

Richard lived a loving life as a father, grandfather, partner and friend. He cherished his family deeply as well as the friendships he made over the years. He respected and adored the beauty of nature. He especially had a love for rivers. Richard was a fly fisherman and enjoyed many a days driving to a special bend in a river...

Aug 10, 2024

Gerry Peterson

March 31, 1943-August 10, 2024

Jerry passed away August 10th surrounded by his loving family.

He is survived by wife Cindy Peterson; daughters Wendy (Craig) Allan, Debbie (Roger) Kampman, Becky (Steve) Berry; grandchildren Nick Bartholomew, Steven Bartholomew, Alexis Haines, Kayla Haines; brothers Jan Peterson, Gene Peterson, Joel Peterson; sister Jolene Bradford. Preceded in death by parents Alton Gerald & Rubye Charlotte...