Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
John Corbett McDonnell
Aug 28, 2024
John “Jack” Corbett McDonnell, aged 70, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, August 28th, 2024, with his family and beloved dog, Annie, by his side.
Jack was raised in Morgan, New Jersey, and graduated from Sayreville War Memorial High School in 1972. He went on to receive his B.S. in Finance from Fairfield University in 1976. Jack and Gwen...
James Dale "Jim" Hassig
Aug 28, 2024
Jim was born in Denver on October 26, 1957. He is survived by his wife, Terry, daughter Dani, grandson Corbin, son-in-law Sean, brothers Terry, Troy, and Curt, and sister Lorraine, and their families.
Jim and his family grew up in Gunnison, enjoying outdoor activities – year round.
On the way to one of his first high school football games in Salida on...
Veronica Grace Hackett Lostak
Aug 28, 2024
Veronica Grace Hackett Lostak, 90, formerly of Littleton, Colorado, passed away in Dallas, Texas on August 28, 2024.
Veronica, affectionately known as “Ronnie” to many, was born in New Brunswick, New Jersey on July 6, 1934, to Willard Charles and Grace Eleanor McCloskey Hackett. She attended Catholic School for her childhood education and took college courses in Colorado.
Ronnie was a loving...
Ronald Herbert Fischer
Aug 28, 2024
With deep sadness we announce that Ron Fischer passed away August 28th, 2024.
He was a loving husband to his wife Joy for 60 years, father to his daughter Lynne, and grandfather to his 2 grandchildren, Jaylen and Trey.
Ron was born in Illinois on December 16, 1939 to Herbert and Loretta (Georg) Fischer. He went to Illinois State University to become...
Christy Fischer
Aug 28, 2024
Christy L. Fischer of Lakewood, Colorado passed away at home on August 28, 2024 at the age of 77. She worked for the National Park Service before retiring. She was an avid rock and jewelry lover and loved rainbows. She is survived by her son Greg Fischer and grandchildren Shay and Bryan.
A Celebration of Christy's Life will be held on...
Patricia Lee Gooden
Aug 28, 2024
Patricia Lee (Franklin) Gooden was born October 15, 1934, in Hutchinson, Kansas, to John H. and Ruby May (McQueen) Franklin. She quietly and peacefully went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. She would have been 90 years old on her next birthday.
Known as Pat or Patricia, she was an excellent student and was the first in her...
Ryan Matthew Brewster
Aug 27, 2024
Ryan Matthew Brewster passed away on August 27, 2024, in Silverthorne, Colorado. He was born on November 21, 1995, in New York City, New York and grew up in Austin, Texas.
A gifted athlete, Ryan excelled in basketball, baseball, and golf. At Vandegrift High School, he proudly held seven athletic school records including the three-point scoring record in basketball. His love...
Joaquin "Jake" Garcia
Aug 27, 2024
Joaquin "Jake" Garcia was born February 11, 1966 in Stuttgart, Germany to his beloved parents, Alfredo and Adelina (Rodriguez) Garcia. He quietly and peacefully went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at home.
He graduated from Bear Creek High School in Englewood, Colorado. He was a Big DJ.
He leaves behind his beloved children: Alexis, Hannah, Isabella and...
Julie Ann Morrow
Aug 27, 2024
Julie Ann Morrow
July 28, 1944 - August 27, 2024
Julie Ann Morrow, 80, of Lakewood, Colorado, sadly passed away on August 27, 2024. She leaves behind her beloved partner Don Theander; children David (Melissa) Zimmerman, Dawn (Eric) Sullivan; stepchildren Sandy (Mike) Gerlits, Brenda Hernandez, Steven Morrow, Gary (Becky) Theander, Kevin (Danielle) Theander; brother John (Jan) Berquist of Arizona; grandchildren Amber (Alex)...
Alfred C. "Fred" Wright
Aug 26, 2024
Alfred Carroll "Fred" Wright, 88, of Aurora, CO, formerly of Des Moines, IA, passed away on August 26, 2024. Born on March 19, 1936, in Des Moines, he was the son of loving parents and a lifelong devotee of his Christian faith.
Fred attended Howe School and graduated from Lincoln High School. He furthered his education at Iowa State College, where...
Julie Richmond
Aug 26, 2024
Julie Richmond passed away on August 26, 2024. Julie was born in Pocatello, Idaho to David and Mary Roberts. She was the youngest of ten children. Raised in Utah, she attended BYU in Provo and graduated from BYU Idaho in 2023. Julie was married to Lloyd H. Richmond in 1958 in the Salt Lake Temple. Lloyd and Julie had five...
Kathryn H. Ballabio
Aug 25, 2024
In Loving Memory of
Alfred Louis Ballabio Jr. January 17, 1934 – April 27, 2025 and Kathryn Kiernan Ballabio May 5, 1939 – August 25, 2024
Together in life, together in rest.
It is with deep love and sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved parents, Alfred Louis Ballabio Jr. and Kathryn Kiernan Ballabio, whose enduring bond and devotion to family...
Jacqueline "Jackie" Mary Maestas
Aug 25, 2024
Jacqueline "Jackie" Mary Maestas, 60, passed away on August 25, 2024. She was born on March 23, 1964 to loving parents, Felisitas Maestas Serna and Jose Ignacio Maestas in Denver, Colorado.
Jackie is preceded in death by her parents, Jose and Felisitas, as well as her siblings, Catherine Maestas, Betty Maestas, and Tommy Maestas. She is survived by her siblings, Lawrence...
Bessie (Vassiliki) G. Nasious
Aug 25, 2024
With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Bessie (Vassiliki) G. Nasious, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and devoted member of her community. Bessie was born on March 29, 1943, in Steno, Tripoli, Greece, and passed away on August 25, 2024.
In 1963, Bessie met the love of her life, Gus (Kostantinos) Nasious, in Greece. The couple embarked on a journey...
Lorene Lillard-Joos
Aug 25, 2024
Lorene Lillard-Joos of Breckenridge, Colorado passed away at home on August 25, 2024 at the age of 70. Loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister.
A Celebration of Lorene's life is being planned for October-please check back soon for service information.
Please share your memories of Lorene and condolences with her family by signing the guest book below.
Rosemarie Ann Edrich
Aug 25, 2024
Rosemarie Ann (Weibel) Edrich
Born February 28, 1935 and passed away August 25, 2024. She was a beautiful kind loving presence in the lives of so many.
Born and raised in Hoven, South Dakota, she was the first born of John and Ottilia Weibel. She attended Presentation College in Aberdeen, South Dakota where she received her degree in nursing. She married Arnold...
James Ray "Jim" Jennings
Aug 24, 2024
James R. "Jim" Jennings, 73, of Norwalk, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, August 24, 2024, at University of Toledo Medical Center.
He was born February 12,1951, in Port Clinton, to Clifford and Helen (Heiser) Jennings. Jim graduated from Port Clinton High School and attended Ohio University.
Generous, funny, loving, and kind, Jim was unquestionably morally sound and honest. He had a wonderful sense of humor....
Bernice Arlove Supercynski
Aug 24, 2024
Bernice Arlove Supercynski, age 90, passed away in Aurora, Colorado on August 24, 2024. She was born in Ironwood, Michigan on March 5, 1934 to Gust and Lillian (Manninen) Kangas.
Bernice graduated from Luther L.Wright High School in Ironwood, Michigan in 1952. She worked at the Ironwood Pharmacy. She married the love of her life, 1st Lieutenant Florian A. Supercynski, on...
Charles A. Bottinelli
Aug 23, 2024
Dr. Charles Bottinelli died in Littleton, Colorado on August 23,2024, at 81 years of age of prostate cancer. Known to thousands of former students and colleagues as "Dr. B," Charles' career as a Colorado science educator spanned fifty years and three generations of students. Charles was born in Longmont, Colorado on April 5, 1943, to Charles R. Bottinelli and Ada...
Nancy Y McGrew
Aug 23, 2024
Nancy McGrew, remembered as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2024.
Her life was a testament to the love and care she bestowed upon her family, and her legacy will continue to be cherished by those who knew her. As a matriarch, Nancy's guidance and wisdom shaped the lives of her loved ones, leaving...
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