Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Mar 21, 2024

In memory of Shirley DeLeon:

Today, we gather to celebrate the remarkable life of Shirley DeLeon, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Born on April 12, 1962, to proud parents Michael and Marcella DeLeon (Lucero). Shirley graced this world with her presence, leaving an indelible mark on all who knew her.

As the eldest of three sisters, Bernice DeLeon, Arlene Vasquez...

Mar 21, 2024

David Charles Abrahamson, age 67, of Westminster, Colorado, passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2024, due to complications from surgery. 

David was born on January 14, 1957, the son of Richard and Phyllis Abrahamson. He grew up on a farm in rural Boxholm, Iowa, and graduated from Grand Community High School in 1975, and attended Buena Vista University and Iowa State...

Mar 21, 2024

Lila Steyert, age 88, passed away on March 21, 2024 in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. She was a graduate of DeKalb High School in Illinois, and went on to earn a Bachelor's degree from Iowa State University, and a Master's from Purdue University, both in Early Childhood Education. For many years, she used these as a teacher and director of the...

Mar 20, 2024

Karl was born in Honolulu 1/31/1939 and spent much of his childhood years in idyllic Lanikai. After graduation from Roosevelt High School in Honolulu Karl attended Stanford University. He  abruptly joined the Marines after his sophomore year and was Honorably discharged after three years of service. At the University of Hawaii at Manoa he completed his undergraduate degree with a...

Mar 20, 2024

Margaret “Margie” Brehm Hall, aged 89, of Denver, Colorado passed away on March 20, 2024.  She was born in Hancock, Michigan to the late Reverend William Earl Brehm and Mabel Meyerhein Brehm. Those left to cherish her memory are her sister Mary Ethel Brehm Norris; daughters Bonnie Hall (Robert Chubrilo), Sherri Hall Ives, and Karen Thompson (Jeff Bilyeu); grandchildren Brandon Ives,...

Mar 20, 2024

Patricia Kaye Wiggers (Patsy). Born 2-2-1936, passed away 3-20-2024.

Patsy was born in Oklahoma City, OK to Ted and Mabel Rush. She had one older brother, Gene Roger Rush. Patsy grew up in Oklahoma City, North Kansas City, Kansas City, Palacios, TX and Angleton, TX where she graduated high school. Patsy was always interested in teaching and graduated from Southwest Texas...

Mar 20, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Tom Glasmann on March 20th due to complications from emergency heart surgery. Tom was born on September 5, 1947, to Kenneth and Lucille Glasmann.He graduated from Arvada West High School in 1965, then pursued his passion for education at Colorado State College, earning a Bachelor's Degree in Education in 1969. In 1971,...

Mar 19, 2024

Neal Gary Berlin, aged 87, made his transition on March 19, 2024.  He was born in Des Plaines, Ill., and grew up in nearby Palatine.  His parents were John and Bertha Gaare Berlin. 

Early on, he developed an interest in public service, and began planning to become a City Manager. Majoring in Public Administration, he graduated from Illinois Wesleyan, and then...

Mar 19, 2024

Elizabeth A Talarico, age 84, passed at her home on March 19, 2024. She was born in Colorado on October 24, 1939 and attended Mount Carmel Catholic School. She was a dedicated parishioner of Saint Mark's Catholic Church and was a member of the Ladies Guild and the Forever Young Group. Elizabeth was the beloved wife of Joseph and mother to...

Mar 19, 2024

Marvin W. Buckels, a lifelong resident of Colorado, passed away at the age of 95 on March 19, 2024. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Doris Torrance Buckels, whom he married in 1959. He is survived by two daughters, Lisa Buckels Schultz and Devon C. Buckels, and grandson, Nathan C. Schultz. Born in northeastern Colorado, Marvin attended rural...

Mar 19, 2024

Frederick Jepthia Hughes II, a beloved Denver native and third-generation Coloradan, passed away peacefully on March 19th, 2024, in Littleton, CO, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 2nd, 1940, in Denver, CO.Fred, as he was affectionately known, was a proud member of the Highlander Boys Club during his youth and attended East High School. In 1957,...

Mar 18, 2024

A. Daniel Fox, beloved husband, father and brother, passed away peacefully in mid-March at home with his wife and daughter at his side. Dan was 71.

Though Dan and family lived in Denver CO these past 10 years, his was a life of work and adventure around the Western Hemisphere. Dan was a petroleum engineer whose career took him to the...

Mar 18, 2024

Erin was so anxious to live that she arrived three months prematurely on Easter Sunday morning, April 11, 1982.  That was just the first of her surprises.  At age five, this special and beloved Child of God was diagnosed with a brain tumor leaving her with vision loss and physical and cognitive differences.  Those of us who knew her and...

Mar 18, 2024

Judy Ann Schrader, age 79, passed from this life into the next on March 18, 2024. She was born in San Diego, California on July 3, 1944, where she spent her early years before meeting and marrying Ray Schrader, her husband of 61 years August 23, 1962.

Throughout her life, Judy had many jobs, hobbies, and creative pursuits. Her professional life...

Mar 18, 2024

Jerry Don Cobb lost his long battle with cancer just short of his 74th birthday peacefully at home surrounded by family. Jerry was born March 20, 1950 in Clayton, New Mexico to Cecil and Celia Cobb. He grew up in Keyes, Oklahoma with his sister Bonnie, brothers Tom, Rocky, and Mickey. Jerry started driving a John Deere tractor at age...

Mar 18, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Gary Strole, 70, on March 18, 2024, after a long illness. He was born on August 27, 1953 in Denver, Colorado to William and Ruth Strole (Reese). He graduated from Adams City High School and began a career at the King Soopers in Commerce City, Colorado from which he...

Mar 18, 2024

Joan Shirley, born August 21, 1928 in Liverpool, England, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on March 18, 2024 in her Littleton, Colorado home.

 

Joan was born and raised in Liverpool, England. She was the sixth and final child born to Ruth and Ernest Beyer. She was a devoted sister to each of her five siblings. After World War II,...

Mar 18, 2024

Bryan H. Kultalahti passed away March 18, 2024 in Aurora, Colorado. He was a true family man whose kind and caring nature touched the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing him. His roles as a loving dad and supportive husband were at the core of his being.Bryan leaves behind a legacy of love and compassion that will...

Mar 17, 2024

Shirley Ann Turnquist of Denver Colorado, passed away peacefully on March 17th, 2024, at the age of 81.  

Shirley was born in Mosca, Colorado and lived most of her life in the Denver, Aurora, and Hudson, Colorado area.  She was an extremely creative person and loved any art especially southwestern Indian styles.  This creativity was shown in her profession as...

Mar 17, 2024