Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Jul 3, 2016

Louis Taigen died at Holly Creek Christian Living Center on July 3rd, 2016 after a courageous and noble battle with Alzheimer's. Lou was born on July 5, 1925. His parents, Louis and Inga, were both Norwegian immigrants, and Norwegian heritage remained central in their home. Lou had seven much older brothers and sisters, and certainly having nine ""parent"" figures contributed...

Jul 3, 2016

Veronica Brennan, 53 passed away on July 3, 2016. She was a long-time resident of Colorado, having moved here as a child with her siblings and parents, Adan Hernandez and Julianita Espinoza Hernandez. Veronica is survived by her husband Jim, son Ian and daughter Isabella as well her her sister Terri and brothers George and David. Veronica was a loving...

Jul 3, 2016

Jay Swenson, 96, of Denver, CO, Kearney, NE & Fairview, UT passed away July 3, 2016 at the Colorado Veterans Community. Jay was born February 8, 1920 in LaSal, Utah to John and Anthere [Mills] Swenson. Jay was one of 10 children. At the age of 3 Jay and his family moved to Fairview, Utah. When they moved to Fairview...

Jul 2, 2016

Shirley Ann Scott, age 80, passed away on July 02, 2016 from natural causes. Shirley was born on December 17, 1935 to Texal and Bernice Glazebrook in St. Louis Mo. She moved to Aurora, Colorado as a teenager, graduated from Aurora Central High School and Aurora was her hometown ever since. Shirley was married three times, Walter Thomas (Tom) Kyle,...

Jul 2, 2016

The world lost a sweet and gentle soul on July 2, 2016 with the sudden passing of Thomas John ""Tom"" Osborn of Centennial, Colorado. Tom was born August 27, 1991 to Kent and Linda O'Toole Osborn, also of Centennial, and attended Highland Elementary, Powell Middle School, and graduated from Arapahoe High School in 2009. In his junior year of high...

Jul 2, 2016

Russell (Russ) G. Ray Jr., 62, of Littleton, Colorado passed away suddenly on July 2, 2016 after a brief illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cloma Brooks Ray and Russell G. Ray Sr. Russ grew up in Monroe, LA. He is survived by his wife of nearly 27 years, Vicki Mann Ray of Littleton, his son Shawn...

Jul 2, 2016

Rex Taliaferro passed away on July 2, 2016. Please leave memories of Rex and condolences for his family by signing the guestbook below.

Jul 1, 2016

Jul 1, 2016

Lisa, 55, of Broomfield, Colorado passed away July 1, 2016. Visitation will be Friday, July 8, 2016 from 11:30am-12:30pm at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 9998 Grant Street, Thornton. Graveside Service will follow at 1pm, Broomfield County Commons Cemetery, 12801 Sheridan Boulevard, Broomfield. Please join the family at Horan & McConaty at 12:15pm to leave in the funeral procession to...

Jul 1, 2016

Betty Lou Davis was born on December 21, 1926 in Mullinville, Kansas to Fearon and Nellie May Ricketts. She passed away on July 1, 2016 in Swedish Hospital in Englewood, CO at the age of 89. She resided in Denver. She is preceded in death by her husband Jay Davis, sons Rodney Davis, Michael Davis, Rick Davis, her sister Cecile...

Jun 30, 2016

David Phillip Chavez passed away June 30, 2016. He was born February 27, 1973 in Denver, Colorado to William George Chavez, Sr. and Claudia Dolores Chavez. He was an avid Nugget fan. David loved to watch basketball, football and motorcycle racing. He loved working on RC cars. Being in the snow always made him smile. He would always crank up...

Jun 30, 2016

Anita Fick Thompson, 67, passed away June 30, 2016 in Denver, Colorado following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born November 24, 1948 in Alexandria, Virginia to Elmer Wimer and Irma Fick (Sturdyvin) Thompson. Anita was artistically and musically talented and attended Richmond Professional Institute for one year before transferring to the University of Maryland European campus in Wiesbaden,...

Jun 30, 2016

Jean Deines, 79, of Centennial, CO passed on June 30, 2016. She was an avid Broncos fan, enjoyed a good book, a well made Tamale, spending time with friends and family, and gardening. She is survived by children John (Cammie) Meyers, Jr, Kellye (Dale) Faber; grandchildren Lindsey Meyers, John Meyers III, Ashley (Corrie) Manson; great-grandson Wyatt; siblings A. Niblett, B....

Jun 29, 2016

Julianne Abbott, 91, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2016. Julie was born on February 5, 1925 in Lakewood, Ohio to Alexander & Katherine Hanushek. Julie was raised in Bay Village, Ohio and attended Beloit College in Beloit, Wisconsin from 1942-1946. She graduated with a B.S. in Geology and began working for East Ohio Gas Company. She subsequently worked for...

Jun 29, 2016

Pat was born in Price, Utah and was raised in North Denver by two amazing parents: Mary and Dick Potter. Pat was surrounded by siblings: Two older named Dixie and Terry and one younger named Brenda. He has two beautiful children, Breann and Devin. Patrick's love of adventure, animals and the outdoors and was evident at a young age. Camping...

Jun 28, 2016

Eva Fletchinger, 91, died at home on June 28 2016. Born 1925 a Denver native, she was a stay at home mother. Survivors include her son's Don (Mindy) and Gary, grandchildren Becky, Jessica, Erica, and her great grandchild Julian. Eva was preceded in death by her husband Wally Fletchinger. A Graveside Service will be held at 10:00am, July 5th, at...

Jun 28, 2016

June 25, 1952. Philadelphia, PA. - June 28, 2016. Denver, CO. Survived by children, Rebeca Jane Ramirez, Richard Anthony Ramirez, Dante LittleHorse James. Please join family and friends for a celebration of her life on Thursday, July 7, 2016 at Horan & McConaty Chapel, 1091 S. Colorado Blvd. Denver, CO 80246. A Rosary will begin at 2:00 pm, followed by...

Jun 28, 2016

Janet M. Dawson, was born on August 4, 1932 and passed away on June 28, 2016. She was 83 years old and a resident of Westminster. Spouse of the late James Paul Dawson, Jr. Survived by children, James Paul Dawson III (Tamara), Stephen R. Dawson (Mary Jane), Diane S. Doehring (Larry L.); grandchildren, Anton Dawson, Mikhail Dawson, Jackson Durham, J....

Jun 27, 2016

Renee H. Derezewski, 55, of Aurora, Colorado, passed away June 27, 2016, following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born February 9, 1961 in Denver, Colorado to George and Cacilda Derezewski. Renee attended CSU and graduated with a Bachelor of Sciences. She worked for West corporation where she made many close friends. She participated in running 5K's and loved...

Jun 27, 2016

Mark Gordon Langston, 63, passed away on June 27, 2016. Mark was a library sciences professional, passionate about history, literature and the theatre. He worked for the Denver Public Library, Tattered Cover Bookstore and early on at Walden Books in Denver. He served as president of the ""Dr. Watson's Neglected Patients"" scion society of ""The Bakers Street Irregulars,"" both Sherlock...