Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Francis P. Guilmette

Francis P. Guilmette

Jul 18, 2024

With great sorrow, we share the news of the death of Francis P. Guilmette Sr., who passed away on July 18, 2024, in Denver, Colorado. He was born on September 6, 1948, in Lawrence, Massachusetts. In 1975, he began working at Raytheon in Andover, MA, where he met his future wife, Rosemary Brothers. In 1978, they relocated to Denver, Colorado,...

Keith Wayne Reine

Keith Wayne Reine

Jul 18, 2024

Keith Wayne Reine, age 54, passed away unexpectedly on July 18, 2024 in Denver, Colorado. He was born on January 27, 1970 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to Kenneth Michael Reine and Lynette Marie (Verbois) Reine. He grew up in Baton Rouge where he developed a love for baseball and fishing on the bayous and spillways with his parents and two...

Josephine Mary Brown

Josephine Mary Brown

Jul 17, 2024

Josephine Mary Brown, 98, of Denver, Colorado, Wife of Jim Brown, peacefully passed away on July 17, 2024 surrounded by her children and loved ones. 

Josie was born on March 19, 1926. As an Orphan, Josie was fostered by The Queen of Heaven Orphanage founded by Mother Frances Cabrini.

Josie went on to have 6 Children, Frank Gonzales, Tony Gonzales, Susan Gonzales,...

Barbara E Rubba

Barbara E Rubba

Jul 17, 2024

Barbara E. Rubba, 87, passed away comfortably and peacefully, on July 17, 2024, in Denver, Colorado after a courageous fight against a terminal illness. A Committal Service will be held for the family at Ft. Logan National Cemetery with interment alongside her husband of nearly 50 years, John N. Rubba.

Mrs. Rubba was born March 8th,1937, in Hammonton, New Jersey to...

Shirley M Sackley

Shirley M Sackley

Jul 17, 2024

Shirley M. Sackley, born May 4, 1928, left this life on July 17, 2024. She was proud to serve in the Marine Reserves during WWII. She attended DePaul University in Chicago, was a loving wife to her husband, Rigney J. Sackley Jr., for 64 years who preceded her in death in February 2016. Born and raised in the Chicago area,...

George Burroughs Blake

George Burroughs Blake

Jul 16, 2024

George Blake, 96, passed away peacefully at his own home on Tuesday, July 16, during the early morning hours, always his favorite time of day.

A celebration of his life will be held on Tuesday, August 20th, at 11:00 a.m. at Columbine United Church, 6375 S. Platte Canyon Road, Littleton, CO 80123.

George was born in Lakeland, Florida on January 14,1928 to...

Darla Lee (Higgs) Wyeno

Darla Lee (Higgs) Wyeno

Jul 16, 2024

Darla Lee (Higgs) Wyeno, cherished wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend joined our Creator in Heaven on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at the age of 84.

Born November 15, 1939 in Rocky Ford, Colorado to Willard Carl Higgs and Frances “Shanny” Lou Anna (Coats) Higgs, Darla was the eldest of seven children. Darla graduated from Crowley High School in 1957.

Darla...

Ronae B. Wortham

Ronae B. Wortham

Jul 16, 2024

Ronae B. Wortham, born on January 19, 1940, passed away on July 16, 2024, at the age of 84. Known for her small stature and feisty attitude, Ronae led a vibrant and full life.

Ronae was born in the family apartment located above a department store in Long Prairie, MN, to Elmer and Iva as the youngest of 13 children, with...

Levi Kenneth Erwin

Levi Kenneth Erwin

Jul 16, 2024

It is with heavy hearts and deep sadness that we announce the passing of Levi Kenneth Erwin, who left us unexpectedly at the young age of 19 on July 16, 2024. Levi was born on March 25, 2005, in Lakewood, Colorado. His bright spirit, kind heart, and infectious smile will be missed by all who knew him.

 Levi was a high...

David Hugh Binkley

David Hugh Binkley

Jul 15, 2024

David Hugh Binkley was born on November 3, 1947 in Champagne, Illinois to Max and Lois Binkley. Dave's places of refuge during his life were in Champagne (married student housing) Frankfurt Germany; Detroit, Michigan; Pueblo, Boulder, Platteville, Lakewood, Grand Lake and Highlands Ranch, Colorado.

He graduated from Pueblo Central High School in 1965 and the University of Colorado receiving two bachelor...

Karl Wolfgang Sauer

Karl Wolfgang Sauer

Jul 15, 2024

Karl Wolfgang Sauer, age 71, of Parker, Colorado passed away on July 15th, 2024. Karl was born on November 18th, 1952 in Rodenbach, Germany to Alfred and Margaret (Raab) Sauer.

 

In Germany, he completed trade school to become a Machinist. In November of 1982, he moved to the United States with his family, and he continued his career as a Master...

Richard Lee Conklin

Richard Lee Conklin

2024

Denver native Richard Conklin passed peacefully in his home surrounded by family. It was heartening to know that he reunited with his wife of 73 years, Bev (Nash) Conklin, a true love story, as he was still grieving her passing 20 days earlier. Rich and wife Bev were classmates since they met in 3rd grade. They graduated from South High...

Miguel Angel Morales

Miguel Angel Morales

Jul 14, 2024

Miguel “Mickey” Morales, age 66, passed away at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Denver on July 14, 2024. Born in Puerto Rico, he embarked on a journey marked by dedication to medicine and a profound love for skiing.

Mickey pursued his medical education at the Universidad del Caribe before moving to Michigan for his residency, where fate introduced him to his beloved...

Cherie Scown Clabaugh

Cherie Scown Clabaugh

Jul 14, 2024

Cherie Patricia Scown was born on August 5, 1933 in Casper, Wyoming, the oldest daughter to Pearl and Rawland Scown. She and her younger sister, Susan, grew up in Casper near family and friends. Cherie graduated from Natrona County High School and attended Casper Community College. She married Jim Clabaugh on August 31, 1958 and they moved to Colorado and...

Diane Elizabeth Schuch

Diane Elizabeth Schuch

Jul 13, 2024

Diane Elizabeth Schuch passed away peacefully in her home in Aurora, Colorado on July 13, 2024, following a courageous battle with cancer.

She was born on November 7, 1965 in Chicago, Illinois, and is survived by her husband Stephen, her daughters Amy and Emily Holley, her son Adam Holley, and 11 grandchildren. She is also survived by her father David Schichner,...

Elmer William "Bill" Genger

Elmer William "Bill" Genger

Jul 13, 2024

 Affectionately known as “Pappy”, Elmer William “Bill” Genger was born on February, 23rd 1939 in Great Falls, Montana.

Bill was raised in Fairfield, Montana where he spent most of his time working on his family's ranches in both Montana and Canada. While growing up ranching and riding bucking broncos, Bill also enjoyed playing football and working with cars. Both passions that...

Theresa Patricia Mincic (Mattorano)

Theresa Patricia Mincic (Mattorano)

Jul 13, 2024

Theresa Patricia Mincic (Mattorano), aged 86, was called home on Saturday, July 13th, 2024, after a valiant battle with cancer. The Earth has lost a cherished daughter, sister, wife, mother, and friend.

Theresa was born in Trinidad, Colorado, on December 12th, 1937, to Vincenzo James Mattorano and Annie (Paradiso) Mattorano. She grew up in South Garcia (Trinidad), Colorado, alongside her three...

YuMei Candy Malchow

YuMei Candy Malchow

Jul 13, 2024

Yu-Mei 'Candy' Malchow, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on July 13th, 2024 peacefully in her sleep. She was born in Taoyuan, Taiwan on September 14th, 1957. Yu-Mei met her beloved husband, Robert Malchow, and then embarked on their 50-year marriage on April 24th, 1974.  

Yu-Mei has been reunited with her mother: Tsou Hsiang-Mei, father: Huang Yung-Pin, and...

Oscar Martin Hodel

Oscar Martin Hodel

Jul 13, 2024

Oscar Martin Hodel (b 17 July 1938) died peacefully at home on 13 July 2024 at the age of 85. Born in Rockford, Illinois, Oscar moved as a teenager to Boulder, Colorado with his parents Oscar and Sonja and sister Gloria. He attended Boulder High School, where he met his first wife Diane (née Peterson).They were married for 25 years...