Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Cara Bechter
Nov 16, 2024
In Loving Memory of Cara Bechter
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Cara Bechter, a cherished Colorado native, who brightened the lives of all who knew her. Born and raised in the beautiful state she called home, Cara lived a life filled with love, laughter, and an unwavering devotion to her family and friends.
Cara grew up...
Richard V Allen
Nov 16, 2024
Richard V. Allen passed away peacefully on November 16 in Denver, Colorado, with his wife Patricia and seven adult children at his bedside. He was 88 years old. Best known publicly as one of his generation’s leading foreign policy thinkers, he served as Ronald Reagan’s first National Security Advisor and in other government and academic roles. He was a devoted...
Monica Orrino
Nov 16, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Monica Orrino announces her passing on November 16th 2024 at the age of 66. Born April 2nd 1958 in Denver, Colorado, Monica was known for her selflessness, strong will and love of her family and friends.
As retired Denver Health nurse, Monica took great pride in caring for others and especially enjoyed...
Frank M. Gibbs
Nov 16, 2024
On November 16 2024 we said goodbye to Frank Michael Gibbs, age 81, a wonderful father, grandfather, great grandfather, and husband.
Frank was born August 22, 1943. He attended Southern Illinois University, where he majored in communications, and was told "he had a face for radio". He then enlisted in the Air Force and became and officer during the Vietnam War....
Francis James Mayer
Nov 16, 2024
Francis (Frank) Mayer, age 75, died in his home in Westminster on November 16, 2024. Frank was born in Carroll, Iowa and grew up on the family farm near Willey. He graduated from Kuemper Catholic High School in Carroll, Iowa. After graduation, he enlisted in the United States Navy and served 4 years of active duty during the Vietnam War....
Joseph Jones
Nov 15, 2024
A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, December 12, at 10:00 AM, at Colorado Christian Fellowship - Aurora. A Graveside Service will follow the Funeral Service at St. Simeon Cemetery, Aurora. Please consider sharing your memories and condolences with Joseph's family, on his guestbook below.
David Kocholek Sr.
Nov 15, 2024
David Kocholek, Sr of Sharon, PA passed away in his sleep at his home in Aurora, CO. on November 15, 2024.
He graduated in 1962 from Reynolds high school, where he lettered in basketball. He also played baseball for the Babe Ruth league as a pitcher who was being scouted by both the minor and major leagues.
In 1962, he chose instead...
Eleanor Martling
Nov 14, 2024
Eleanor (Elle) L. Martling, age 90, died peacefully in her home in Denver, Colorado on November 14, 2024 accompanied by loved ones. Born in Minden, Nebraska she was preceded in death by her parents Floyd and Marjorie, her little brother, Darryl and her ex husband John E. Martling. She is survived by all three of her children, Lynn, John (Pamela)...
Viola E. Moya
Nov 14, 2024
Viola E. Moya, age 79, died in Thornton Colorado on November 14, 2024. She grew up in the oldest town in Colorado, San Luis Valley, then at 8 years old moved to Denver Colorado, with her family. She met Albert F. Moya Sr. in 1965 and was married July 13, 1968 . She had various careers throughout her adult life...
Thomas "Tom" Anthony LaSusa
Nov 14, 2024
Thomas Anthony LaSusa (Tom), born on August 18, 1935, in Brooklyn, NY passed away peacefully on November 14, 2024, in Aurora. A proud veteran, Tom served in both the Navy and the Air Force, achieving the remarkable distinction of being part of the crew on the first nuclear submarine, the USS Nautilus on the first voyage under Antarctica.
Tom met his...
Emily Henderson
Nov 13, 2024
Emily Jane Henderson, 88, of Aurora, CO, passed away on November 13, 2024. Emily was born on February 2, 1936, in McCook, Nebraska. She was the second child of Harry and Margaret House.
Emily lived a remarkable life. One of her most cherished memories as a young girl was when she and her brother Lewis would take the train in the...
Marlene Kay Houser
Nov 13, 2024
Marlene Kay Seelos Houser passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 13th, 2024. She was born in Salt Lake City, Utah to Martin and Deloris (Dolly) Seelos in March 1939. She is survived by her children Darrell Houser (Cheri) and Annette Falvo (Frank), four grandchildren, Timothy and Nicholas Houser, Jamie Olsen (Carter) and Kelsey Falvo (Jackson Wood), as well...
Darrell G. Jones
Nov 13, 2024
Loving Husband, Father, Papa, Teacher, and Treasured by All
Darrell G. Jones of Castle Pines passed away on November 13, 2024. He had been ill for several months.
Darrell G Jones was born to Lloyd E. Jones and Kathryn B. Jones, née Lavell, on March 25, 1927 in Albert Lea, Minnesota. He was raised in Mason City, Iowa where attended Holy Family...
Mary Teresa Craig
Nov 13, 2024
In Loving Memory of Mary “Maureen” Craig
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Mary “Maureen” Teresa Craig, who left us on November 13, 2024, at the age of 79. Maureen was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. Her kindness, strength, and unwavering love touched the lives of all who knew her. She will...
Gerald Joseph Flageolle
Nov 13, 2024
Gerald was the second of John and Mary Flageolle’s 15 children. He was born in his grandparents’ home in Stratton, Colorado on January 22, 1933. His ninety-one-year journey included a rich diversity of people and places, but Gerald’s heart belonged to his family and his faith.
Farm chores and odd jobs gave way to work on a large ranch before Gerald...
David Drake Holtz
Nov 12, 2024
David Drake Holtz (Dave) of Centennial, CO left the world to his children and grandchildren on November 12, 2024. By his admission, he lived a full and wonderful life with no regrets. Dave is survived by his sister Laurie Holtz Hatton of Denver, Colorado; daughter Liesl Holtz of Lafayette, Colorado; son Paul Holtz of Denver, Colorado; grandchildren Charlie and Hawken...
David Allen Jones
Nov 12, 2024
David Allen Jones passed away the day after Veterans Day on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, following a three-year battle with cancer at the age of 73.
Davy / Dave was born on August 15, 1951 in Norfork, Nebraska to Alverne Jones and Edith Benjamin. The family moved to Wheatridge, Colorado when Davy was an toddler and he was the eldest of...
Constance E. Westley
Nov 12, 2024
Constance E Westley AKA Constance E Guiles.
Constance was born in Burns, Wyoming, on July 14th, 1931, and passed away in Aurora, Colorado, on November 12th, 2024, at home with her granddaughter and great-grandsons. She attended the Morgan Church of the Nazarene and lived in Fort Morgan from 1984 until 2020. Before that, she lived in Evens and Greeley, Colorado, and...
Harry Roman Spanke
Nov 12, 2024
Douglas Co. Colorado – Harry Spanke, son of Roman and Margaret Spanke, passed away peacefully in his home at Windcrest retirement community. Services will be at 11am on November 30th at Windcrest Highline building, Red Rocks room. Burial will be in the spring of 2025 at, West Berlin Cemetery in Allenton, Michigan.
He has passed into love to be with his...
David Paul Andre
Nov 12, 2024
Dave Andre, born January 14, 1947, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on November 12, 2024.
Dave was born in Yankton, South Dakota where he grew up on the family farm in Wakonda with his 6 other siblings, Dan, Terry, Jeanette, Jeanie, Johnny and Sherri. Dave graduated Wakonda High School in 1965.
In 1965 after high school, Dave moved to...
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