Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Donna Jean MacNeal
Mar 14, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Donna Jean MacNeal. She is survived by sisters Juliet Santifer and Sherry Jefferson along with a host of nieces and nephews.
Donna is processed in death by her mother Mabel Jefferson, father John I. Jefferson, brother John G Jefferson and sisters Leila Jones and Trudy Nelson.
Donna Jean as her friends...
Mary Jill Grabinger
Mar 14, 2025
My life has been a tapestry Of rich and royal hue
An everlasting vision Of the ever-changing view
— Carole King, Tapestry
Jill (Hitpas) Grabinger, age 74, died at the Wind Crest Mill Vista Lodge memory care facility in Highlands Ranch, Colorado from complications related to Lewy Body Dementia on March 14, 2025.
Jill was born to Mildred and Joseph Hitpas in Breese, Illinois...
Josephine "Josie" Hanson
2025
Josephine Hanson (Josi ) born September 8th, 1939 in Frederick, Colorado to Agapito and Isabel Pacheco. She was one of 12 children having 4 brothers and 7 sisters: (Frank, Max, Tony Filbert) (Della, Bea, Arlene, Mary, Yolanda, Precila, and Sandy). She was preceded in death by her parents, Agapito and Isabel Pacheco, brothers Frank, Max, Tony Filbert and 3 sisters...
Anne H. Parker
Mar 14, 2025
Anne H. Parker, age 88, passed away on March 14, 2025, in Lakewood, CO. Born in Laramie, Wyoming, Anne was one of only two women in her pharmacy class at the University of Wyoming. After graduating with honors, Anne moved to Lander, Wyoming, where she met and married Les Parker. They were married for 53 years until Les’ passing in...
Lisa Marie Leddy
Mar 14, 2025
Lisa Marie Leddy passed away quietly in her home in Commerce City on March 14th, 2025 at the age of 54. She was a beloved mother to her four children, Brittany, Ryanne, Alec, and Mason Leddy, and was a great lover of animals and nature.
She was born on October 6th, 1970 in Colorado Springs, Colorado to Joseph Earl Fink Jr....
Gary D. McTaggart
Mar 14, 2025
Gary Dean McTaggart was born on April 9, 1952 in Tillamook Oregon to his parents, James and Georgia McTaggart. He was raised with his siblings, James, Donna, Pamela, and Randy. He lived in Spokane, Washington until 1964, when his family relocated to Denver. Gary joined the United States Navy where he served his country proudly from 1971-1975. After being honorably...
James S. Richeson
Mar 14, 2025
James "Jim" Steven Richeson, 85, son of Ernest Lee Richeson and Rosamond Tressa Kent, passed away March 14, 2025. He was born the 9th child of 9 on June 25, 1939 in La Grande, Oregon. He was a life long member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Born in La Grande, Oregon, Jim spent much of his young...
John M. Klitzke
Mar 14, 2025
John M. Klitzke, of Evergreen, Colorado, passed peacefully while surrounded by his family on Friday, March 14th of a glioblastoma.
John was born in Hutchinson, Minnesota on January 4, 1954. After graduating from high school, John proceeded to make his way out west through various adventures in skiing, rodeo and in the oil fields. He ultimately settled in Evergreen after cultivating...
Penny Gale Lager
Mar 13, 2025
Penny Gale Lager passed away at home on March 13, 2025. Born in Flint, Michigan and raised in Decatur, Illinois. Penny received a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Washington University in St. Louis in 1978. There she also met her husband Edward and returned with him to Colorado.
Penny was a prolific artist who worked in all mediums; oil paint, acrylics,...
Joseph Evans Van Haselen
Mar 13, 2025
Joseph (“Joe”) Evans Van Haselen passed away March 13, 2025, at the age of 90 at his home in Aurora, Colorado. Joe was born January 11, 1935, in El Paso, Texas. He was a proud graduate of Ysleta High School in El Paso and of Texas A&M University where he graduated with a degree in Civil Engineering.
Upon graduating from Texas...
Glenn Givens
Mar 13, 2025
Glenn Leslie Givens was born July 27, 1938 in Freewater, Oregon, to his late parents Raymond S Givens and Ruth E Rand and passed away March 13, 2025 in Lakewood, Colorado.
Glenn spent his younger years growing up in Susanville, CA where he worked at his family’s auto dismantling company as a young boy. He joined the Navy in September, 1955...
Clifton Carl Sonberg
Mar 13, 2025
Our beloved Clifton Carl Sonberg, age 94, passed away Thursday, March 13, 2025, at his home in Aurora, Colorado. Clif was born on February 7,1931, in Mitchell County, Iowa, son of Ralph and Vera (Tesch) Sonberg.
Clif was raised on a farm in Mitchell County, Iowa, near St. Ansgar. He loved to talk about cattle and horses and always remembered his...
Joe P. Ferguson
Mar 13, 2025
Joe P. Ferguson, 86, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2025. Born on July 24, 1938, Joe grew up with a passion for golf. He attended Northeastern Oklahoma on a golf scholarship, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
Joe began his career working for the U.S. Air Force at Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma, where he met the love of...
Donald L. Palinckx
Mar 13, 2025
Donald passed away peacefully on March 13, 2025. Don is survived by his dear wife, Mary; his children: Don (Debbie), Mike, Terri (Glenn), and Cara; 14 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren and his siblings: Judy (Phil), Jim, Dick (Laurie). He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Donald was born February 18, 1935 in Longmont, Colorado. He liked to listen to...
Brooke Lynn Chapnick
Mar 12, 2025
Brooke Lynn Chapnick was born April 29, 1995, in Ft. Collins, Colorado to Susan and Adam Chapnick. She was quiet and shy as a child, but she loved the outdoors, which included catching bugs, and she also loved reading. She grew up in Aurora, Colorado where she attended Smoky Hill high school in 2010. She received her GED in2015. She...
Robert G. Fritsch
Mar 12, 2025
Robert G. Fritsch, beloved father, grandfather, and brother, passed away unexpectedly on March 12, 2025. He had many health issues, but had fought to regain his strength and was looking forward to upcoming plans. In spite of the shock of the loss at this time, the family is comforted that he had been doing so well and died peacefully at...
Greg Birdwhistell
Mar 12, 2025
Greg Birdwhistell passed away unexpectedly on March 12, 2025, at the age of 72. He will be greatly missed by all who loved him. Greg accomplished many things in his life. He served in the Navy for 6 years, worked as a photographer, EMT, and various other jobs before settling into commercial refrigeration which kept him gainfully employed for the...
Charles "David" Hall
Mar 12, 2025
Charles David Hall, 73, devoted husband and beloved father, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, passing away peacefully in Highlands Ranch, Colorado.
David was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on May 18, 1951 to the late Charles and Jean Hall. He attended Oklahoma State University and the University of Texas Austin with a...
Carl George Cribari, Jr.
Mar 12, 2025
In Loving Memory of Carl George “C.G” Cribari Jr.
July 21, 1947 - March 12, 2025
Carl George Cribari Jr. (C.G.) passed away peacefully on March 12, 2025, at the age of 77. Born on July 21, 1947, C.G. lived a life defined by love, family, and dedication.
Growing up in North Denver, C.G. attended North High School and went on to serve...
Douglas Michael Clark
Mar 12, 2025
Douglas Michael Clark of Westminster, CO passed away March 12, 2025 at age 54 surrounded by family and friends. He was a loving brother, uncle, son, nephew, cousin, and friend.
Born in Denver, CO, raised in Westminster, CO. He graduated from Westminster High School in 1989 with honors and served in the United States Coast Guard from July 1989 – July...
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