Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

John  H. Melby

John H. Melby

Aug 8, 2015

John was born in 1943 to his parents Marshall and Jessie Melby and was raised in Madison, Wisconsin. He went to the University of Wisconsin where he earned a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Geological Sciences. He then worked in the Oil and Gas Industry for 47 years at various companies (Amoco Oil, Davis Oil, Apache Oil, Enron and EOG...

Robert B. ""Bob"" Greeno

Robert B. ""Bob"" Greeno

Aug 8, 2015

Robert B. ""Bob"" Greeno of Broomfield, Colorado passed away on August 8, 2015 at the age of 87. Friends and family are welcome to come help celebrate Bob's life on Sunday, September 20, 2015 at 10:00 AM at the Broomfield VFW, #9565, 11700 Wadsworth Boulevard, Broomfield, Colorado Please share memories of Bob and condolences with his family by signing the...

Mary  Lou Venrick

Mary Lou Venrick

Aug 8, 2015

Mary Lou Strickland McCarthy Venrick Mary Lou Strickland McCarthy Venrick, 89, (December 30, 1925 to August 8, 2015) was born in Alamosa, CO to Maude and Ray Strickland and moved to Denver, CO to attend most of her schooling including South High School. Mary Lou was married to Joseph McCarthy in 1945 and lived in Denver CO and had four...

Lucas  Isaiah Berrelez

Lucas Isaiah Berrelez

Aug 7, 2015

Lucas Isaiah Berrelez was born into the loving arms of Joshua Berrelez and Jacqueline Mascarenas on March 31, 2014. He passed away peacefully in his sleep and met the eyes of Jesus in the early hours of August 7, 2015. He is survived by his parents, as well as his paternal grandparents, Moses and Dianna Berrelez; aunts and uncles, Izzle...

Kay Hannon

Kay Hannon

Aug 7, 2015

Kathryn ""Kay"" L. Hannon, 75, died on August 7, 2015. Born in Rockford, Illinois on October 16, 1939 and moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin where she attended high school and graduated from Marquette University. There she met the love of her life, Gerald J. Hannon, and they were married in 1961. Kay went on to dental hygienist school and worked in...

Gurmej  Kaur Sandhu

Gurmej Kaur Sandhu

Aug 7, 2015

Gurmej Kaur Sandhu, age 88, passed away on August 7th, 2015, in Aurora, Colorado. She was born on February 14th, 1927 in Lyallpur, Punjab, India. She is preceded in death by her late husband, Parshan Singh Sandhu, her late granddaughters, Mandeep Kaur Takhar and Amneet Kaur Sandhu. Gurmej is survived by her daughters, Balbir Kaur Takhar, Harpinder Kaur Purewal, her...

Julian  Russell Dracon

Julian Russell Dracon

Aug 7, 2015

***In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations are made to the AHEPA Scholarship Fund, Denver Chapter 145, 6675 East Tennessee Avenue, Denver, CO 80224.*** Julian Russell Dracon Born July 14, 1933 in Indianapolis, IN, the son of George and Gladys Dracopolous (Dracon) and the brother to Mary, John and Jean, Julian Dracon passed away on August 7, 2015...

Sandra Ann ""Sandy"" Marrone

Sandra Ann ""Sandy"" Marrone

Aug 7, 2015

Sandra Marrone was born into this life on June 13, 1957 and entered into eternal life on August 7, 2015. Mother of KoKo (Chris), Preston (Robin), Randy (Michelle) and Ricky; Sister of Kent (Debra), Scott (Barb) and Cindy; seven grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Steven Marrone; and her parents, Owen & Llverna...

Roger Lee Van Deman

Roger Lee Van Deman

Aug 7, 2015

Roger Lee Van Deman of Littleton, CO Roger passed away at home on the evening of August 7th, surrounded by his loving wife, Pat, and his children and daughter-in-law. Although in his life he was indisputably the King of Salesmen, he was known best as an amazing father, grandfather, son, friend, brother, and husband. He loved his wife and family...

Elsie  E. Crowe

Elsie E. Crowe

Aug 6, 2015

Elsie E. Crowe, Denver native, passed the morning of August 6, 2015, in Salem, Oregon. Born October 3, 1915, she didn't make her goal of 100, but she came close, living to 99 years and 10 months. She lived through two World Wars, the Great Depression, the Cold War and the new Millennia. She saw her daughters raised, their three...

Rowena Yarbrough

Rowena Yarbrough

Aug 6, 2015

Rowena Yarbrough 82 of Sheridan CO born 4-10-33, passed away 8-6-15. Survived by children Douglas, Daniel and Kenneth. Grandchildren Daniel, Kari, Rachel, Max, Joe, Jack, Penni and Great Grandchildren, Graham, Ed, Mason Blaine, Amelia, Eli, Avery, Preston, McKayla and Hannah. Rowena was preceded in death by husband Donald, mother Bertha, brother Lewis and granddaughter Abigail. Interment service at Fort Logan...

Jeffrey  G. Swain

Jeffrey G. Swain

Aug 6, 2015

Jeffrey Glenn Swain March 25, 1954 - August 6, 2015 Jeffrey G. Swain, 61, recently passed away. He was the Founder and President of JGS Construction, Inc. for nearly 30 years. Born March 25, 1954 in Jacksonville, FL to Elmore Swain Jr. and Janice (Lyon) Swain. He graduated the University of Wisconsin with a Bachelors degree in Construction Management in...

Stanley  E. Brown

Stanley E. Brown

Aug 6, 2015

Stanley E. Brown (a.k.a. Stoshb) passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, in his home on August 6, 2015 in Highlands Ranch, CO. He was 79. Stan was born on Mother's Day, May 10, 1936, in The Bronx, NY, to his parents, Harry and Betty (Goldberg) Brown. In December of 1953, Stan joined the United States Air Force. He started as...

Patrick  Quentin Kiley

Patrick Quentin Kiley

Aug 5, 2015

Patrick ""Pat"" Quentin Kiley, Sr. died peacefully at home in Franktown, Colorado in sight of his favorite view of Pike's Peak from his bedroom window. Pat was 83 years old. Pat is survived by his beloved wife Kris Kiley; children Patrick ""Rick"" Q. Kiley, Jr. of Rockport, TX, Douglas W. Kiley of Scottsdale, AZ, and Marcia Kiley Riggle of Windsor,...

Joyce  Walker Free

Joyce Walker Free

Aug 5, 2015

Joyce Walker Free, age 91, died August 5th, 2015 following a short illness. Born in Chicago, IL, she had lived in Philadelphia, PA, Toronto, Canada, St. Louis, MO, Morristown and Hackettstown, NJ. In 2002, she moved to a retirement community in the Denver area. A registered nurse, Mrs. Free served in the healthcare industry for most of her career. Her...

Patricia ""Patsy"" Ruth Snyder

Patricia ""Patsy"" Ruth Snyder

Aug 5, 2015

Patsy Ruth Snyder passed away peacefully on August 5, 2015. Patsy was born in Mountain Gove, MO on October 24, 1934. Patsy worked at Martin Marietta for over 23 years, retiring in 1993 and had been enjoying her retirement ever since. Patsy is survived by her loving husband Delmar, son Rick and his wife Linda, their daughters Jessica, her husband...

Kenneth  Milton Paul

Kenneth Milton Paul

Aug 5, 2015

Kenneth Milton Paul, ""Ken"", passed away at his home on August 5, 2015. Ken was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the 2nd child and only son of Shale and Carolyn Paul. Ken grew up in Virginia graduating from Langley High School in 1976. He attended the University of Colorado, Boulder where he obtained a Bachelor's degree from the school of Environmental...

Janice  Smith Montano

Janice Smith Montano

Aug 5, 2015

Janice passed away on August, 5, 2015. She retired from Adams 12 Five Star Schools with over 30 years of service. Janice is preceded in death by her parents Floyd and Lella Shepherd. She is survived by her husband Joseph Montano; son Michael F. (Jackie) Smith and Samuel F. (Dana) Smith; three grandsons Derek, Trenton and Tanner Smith; sisters Shirley...

Maria Paz Diaz Dierks

Maria Paz Diaz Dierks

Aug 4, 2015

Maria Paz Diaz Dierks, 37, passed away August 4, 2015 at home surrounded by family. She is survived by her husband Kevin; children Audrey and David; her parents Serafin and Placida Diaz; her siblings; and numerous other family members and friends. The family will receive friends on Sunday, August 9, 2-4 PM; Recitation of the Rosary will begin at 4...

Carrie Elaine Scott ""Scotty"" Ellis Wilkins

Carrie Elaine Scott ""Scotty"" Ellis Wilkins

Aug 4, 2015

Carrie Elaine Scott ""Scotty"" Ellis Wilkins died August 4th surrounded by her loving family. Born on May 5, 1925 in Brookhaven, Mississippi, she attended high school in Ferriday, Louisiana, and later graduated from Louisiana Tech. From her early childhood she loved animals, wildflowers, books, fishing, wild birds, the outdoors and Western History. After college, she joined a theatre group that...