Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Brenda Jean Thayer
Dec 4, 2016
Brenda Jean Thayer, born March 5, 1958 to Bill and Gwen Thayer, passed away on Sunday, December 4, 2016. She lived most of her life in Aurora, Colorado and was a 1976 graduate of Gateway High School. As a sister, the bond Brenda had with her triplet siblings Barbara and Brad, as well as her younger brother Steven, was truly...
Albert Naglich
Dec 4, 2016
Albert Naglich was born April 26, 1926 in Fiume, Italy to Umberto Naglich and Erminia (Pellegrini) Naglich, and passed away December 4, 2016 in Arvada, Colorado at age 90. Albert is survived by his wife Catherine (Cavaleri) Naglich, his daughters Jennifer Bettis, and Denise Trujillo and her husband Tim. He is also survived by his sisters, Esther Marchesi and Lillian...
Mike Owen Williams
Dec 4, 2016
Mike O. Williams of Arvada, Colorado passed away on December 4, 2016 at the age of 85. He was born in Scott City, Kansas on August 29, 1931. He later moved to Wiley, Colorado, enlisted in the Air Force in 1951 where he was a fighter pilot during the Korean War. Later, he served in the National Guard and was...
William Alan Brooks
Dec 4, 2016
Childhood: William Alan Brooks was born on September 17th 1958 in California. He was the boy in the middle of two sisters, Susan Tellis and Donna Reynolds, and he would make sure his sisters knew he was there. As a child he was very close with his family and loved to be around any family he could. Not only did...
Marlene J. Hollen
Dec 4, 2016
Marlene, 81, of Aurora, Colorado passed away on December 4, 2016. Marlene was born September 17, 1935, in Saint Francis, Kansas. She graduated from South High School in Denver. Marlene was deeply devoted to her family and dogs. She is survived by her daughter, Pamela Hollen, and her son, Jeffrey Hollen. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December...
Ladis James Oletski
Dec 4, 2016
Age 68, of Denver, CO. Survived by wife Daryl Lynn Oletski; daughter, Kisha Oletski-Bartholomew (Curtis); grandson, Zachary James Ota-Bartholomew; siblings, Theresa Buckley (Bob), David Oletski, Jospeh Oletski; many nieces and nephews; siblings in law, Dr. Jo Anna Fujioka (Art), Gloria McCarthy (Patrick), Richard M. Ota (Cidney); and and a niece. Predeceased by parents and brother, Mike Oletski. Memorial Mass: 10:00am,...
Terence W. Riester
Dec 4, 2016
Terence (Terry) Riester passed from this earthly realm, as he was called by God on Sunday December, 4th 2016 at the age of 80. He was a faithful and devoted family man who was preceded in death by his wife Charlotte Riester in 1991, and is survived in life by his wife Rose Riester, brother Robert Riester (Ginny), his children...
Dennis G. McMullen
Dec 3, 2016
McMullen, Dennis G. Retired AT&T Dennis G. McMullen of Parker, CO died 12/3/16. He is survived by his Wife and Best Friend Vivian (Cookie) McMullen and Daughter Trina (Neil) Pelech, Granddaughter Alexia Turner of Portland, OR, one Aunt, Niece Debra McMullen, Nephew Rob (Andrea) McMullen, and various other family and friends. Preceded in death by Son Robert Turner, Mother &...
Lori Cross
Dec 3, 2016
Lori Cross passed away December 3, 2016. Lori is survived by her husband, Dennis Cross; daughters Cana Cross and Tiffany Mathews; grandchildren Desmond, Tye, Jack, Mia; daughter of Toby Rosendale; sister of Vicki Ferrerallo, Doug Porter and Mike Porter. Beloved sister-in-law and aunt to many. A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 14, 2017 at 1:00 PM at Horan...
Michael F. Cleary
Dec 3, 2016
Michael F. Cleary of Centennial, Colorado passed away due to complications of Alzheimer's on December 3, 2016 at the age of 70. Mike is survived by his wife Jeanne Remy Cleary. Mike is survived by his brother Joseph Cleary and sons Edward Cleary (Jeanne) and Robert Cleary (Shannon) and grandchildren Zachary, Ryan, Gabrielle and Ava of Connecticut and Jeanne's daughter...
Ruth Seybold
Dec 2, 2016
Ruth Seybold, 94, passed away December 2, 2016. She was born in Red Mesa, Colorado to Myrtle and Vosco Burnham on November 29, 1922. Ruth was one of 7 children, with 3 sisters and 3 brothers. She had two children, Candy Snow and Casey Jones from a previous marriage, and married Louis Seybold on February 1, 1977. She has two...
Christine ""Chris"" P. Herlihy
Dec 1, 2016
Christine ""Chris"" P. Herlihy of Aurora, CO passed peacefully in her sleep on December 1, 2016 after a short battle with cancer surrounded by the care and comfort of her daughter Joanne Herlihy Brammer and her husband, David, of Westminster, CO, and Otis, her cat, at Covenant Village of Colorado. Chris was born May 14, 1939 in Springfield, MA to...
William Richard Jacobs
Dec 1, 2016
William ""Bill"" Richard Jacobs, 61, of Westminster, Colorado, passed away December 1, 2016, following a courageous 2-year battle with cancer. Bill was born September 1, 1955 in Beloit, Wisconsin to Donald and Norma Owens Jacobs. He attended Beloit Public Schools and graduated from Beloit Memorial High. He enjoyed ski jumping, motorcycle riding, playing baseball and swimming in the backyard pool...
Keith A. Rageth
Nov 30, 2016
Keith A. Rageth, 78, of Aurora, CO, previously of Iowa City, IA, passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at Chelsea Place Memory Care. Keith was born on January 21, 1938 in Hamburg, Iowa to William Henry and Velma Juanita (Zuck) Rageth. He had two older brothers, William Henry Rageth, Jr. and Max Elburn Rageth. He attended Park University until...
Mary Springer
Nov 30, 2016
Mary Ellen Bergkamp was born on February 24, 1944, in Garden City, Kansas, to Oscar & Virginia (Downie) Bergkamp. Mary was raised in the Garden City area and graduated from Garden City High School and Garden City Junior College. After graduation, prior to her marriage, Mary started as a teller at Fidelity State Bank, her grandfather, Robert N. Downie's bank,...
Adam Parker Laber
Nov 30, 2016
Adam, age 3, of Highlands Ranch, passed away on November 29, 2016 with his mother, Jennifer, and brother, Ethan. He is survived by his father, Ryan; grandparents, Rick, Linda, Larry, and Carla; uncles, Rich, Ansel, and Josh; aunt, Natashya; cousins, Trey, Megan, Gabriella, Anthony, Andrianna, Lance, Madeline, and numerous friends. Adam loved to cuddle and brought joy to all. Adam...
Avery T. ""Taterbug"" ""Boogie"" Burtscher
Nov 30, 2016
Avery, of Aurora, Colorado, passed in the company of his family on Wednesday, November 30, 2016. He is survived by many loving family members and friends. Avery touched the lives of many through his unending ""warrior"" spirit, happiness, and infectious smile. He was born fighting and fought every single day till his last breath and though he never spoke a...
Jennifer Marie Laber
Nov 30, 2016
Jennifer Marie Laber, age 38, of Highlands Ranch, passed away on November 29, 2016 with her sons, Ethan and Adam. Jennifer is survived by her husband, Ryan; father, Rick; mother, Linda; brothers, Rich and Ansel; father-in-law, Larry; mother-in-law, Carla; brother-in-law, Josh and his wife, Natashya; nieces and nephews, Trey, Megan, Gabriella, Anthony, Adrianna, Lance, and Madeline; and numerous friends. Jennifer...
William Marshall 'Wes' Westbrook
Nov 29, 2016
William Marshall ""Wes"" Westbrook born 8/18/1943 entered into eternal life on 11/29/2016. Wes played football at University of Alabama during Bear Bryant's tenure. He played with Joe Namath in the Orange Bowl and played in a Sugar Bowl. After graduating from Alabama, Wes entered into active duty for the Air Force. He was trained as a navigator and served in...
John Theodore Eklund
Nov 29, 2016
JOHN THEODORE Eklund, 82, of Denver, passed away November 29, 2016; preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy; grandson Dunstan; mother Blossom. Survived by daughter, Kristine Eklund (Lewis) Butler; son Fr Theodore (Susan) Eklund; grandsons Xander and Max Butler. Vespers for the Dead, 6pm Monday; Funeral Service 10am Tuesday, St Mark's Orthodox Church, 1405 S Vine St. In lieu of...
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