Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Andrew Frank Wise
Mar 30, 2024
Andrew Frank Wise, always known as "Andy," passed away suddenly, though peacefully, on March 30, 2024, in the arms of his wife and children. Always full of life and young at heart, Andy was 80 years old.
He graduated from the University of Georgia in 1967, where he met his wife, Janice. Andy earned a degree in business and was commissioned...
Nancy B. Jensen
Mar 29, 2024
It is with the utmost and deepest sorrow that I announce that my dear wife, Nancy, passed away on March 29, 2024. She suffered on and off through a prolonged illness that began decades ago while on a cruise that terminated with urgent surgery which controlled the issue for 16 good years. Unfortunately, the trouble returned and digressed until all...
Lois Fleming
Mar 29, 2024
Bridge player and golfer extraordinaire Lois Fleming passed away on Friday March 29, 2024.Daughter of Fred and Leah Chronister, Lois was born and raised in Decatur, Indiana. She came to Denver in 1954 and worked as the Executive Secretary in an engineering firm. While working at the firm she met Civil Engineer Dave Fleming. They were married in 1963 and...
Mildred Chang
Mar 29, 2024
Mildred was the first born to a prominent Chinese family in Shanghai to Yen Ting Chou and Yvonne (Chang) Chou. At age 97 she outlived many of her friends and acquaintances. She is survived by her younger siblings, in order, including Albert Chou ( 94), Marcelle Chou Fisch (89), Micheline Chou (87), her children Franklin Chang (75), Yvonne Chang (71), Frederick...
Joseph Vincent Waldinger
Mar 29, 2024
Joseph Vincent Waldinger, 8/4/36 - 3/29/24
2 Timothy 4:7-8
"I have fought the good fight, I have finished my course have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing"
Joseph Vincent...
Concepcion "Conchita" Barela
Mar 28, 2024
Concepcion "Conchita" Barela, age 90, passed away on March 28, 2024, in Denver. She was born on October 19, 1933, in Avila, Spain.Conchita was predeceased by her husband, Cecil J. Barela. Her children include the late Gery (Cindy), Michael (Carrie), Dennis, the late Mark, Darrell (Carolyn), and Sonja (Darren). She was also loved by her grandchildren Brendon, Serria, Cameron, Justin,...
Donna Whipple Kolosky
Mar 28, 2024
In Loving Memory of Donna Kolosky (May 6, 1950 - March 28, 2024)
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Donna Kolosky, mother, daughter, sister, and friend. Donna passed away suddenly on March 28, 2024, surrounded by her daughters Anne and Mary. Born on May 6, 1950, Donna brought joy and light into the lives of all who knew her.
Donna...
James Cole Reeves
Mar 28, 2024
James Cole Reeves (“Cole”), age 70, passed away in Thornton, Colorado on March 28, 2024. His passing was sudden and unexpected but quick, just like he had always hoped for.
Cole was born on November 17, 1953, in Ventura, California to Martha (Marty) and James Delmar Reeves. He grew up in Denver, Colorado and spent most of his summers at...
Chet Albert Nelson, Jr.
Mar 27, 2024
Chester Albert Nelson, Jr., passed away on March 27, 2024, in Littleton, Colorado. He was 95 years old.Chet was born in McCook, Nebraska on May 13, 1928. His family moved to Denver when he was a young boy. He was a graduate of South High School in Denver. He then enlisted in the Navy and was honorably discharged in 1948....
Bobby Kay Knell
Mar 27, 2024
Bobby Kay Knell (Bubba) was born October 17, 1944 to Benjamin Kay and Elizabeth Lula Petty Knell in Cedar City, Utah. He died in Centennial, Colorado on March 27, 2024 at the age of 79.
Kay grew up in Newcastle, Utah working on the family farm and spending time riding his horse and playing guitars with his brother Gail. After he...
Drayton Douglas Dunwody II
Mar 27, 2024
Drayton Douglas Dunwody II, passed away March 27, 2024. Visitation will be held Sunday, April 14, 2024, 2pm-6pm, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 S, Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood. Service will follow on Monday, April 15, 2024, 11am, Grace Church, 6969 Sheridan Blvd., Arvada. Private burial will be held at Lower Lake Ranch in Park County.
Christine L. Larson
Mar 26, 2024
Christine “Chris” Larson, age 82, passed away in Centennial, Colorado on March 26, 2024 after battling a number of chronic illnesses. Chris was born on April 6, 1941 in Chicago, Illinois, to Stephen and Lucille Slomka. After graduating from Aquinas High School in Chicago, she went on to work as a gift-wrapper at Joseph Salon, a fine shoe, handbag and...
Sue Alexander Simos
Mar 26, 2024
Today we are smiling through our tears as we celebrate the life of Sue Alexander Simos.
Her magnificent journey began 97 years ago in Cleveland where her parents had settled upon immigrating from Greece. After school, she tapped danced and skated her way into the heart of William Alexander, her first love. Married in 1953, the young couple set off to...
Filbert Richard Baca
Mar 26, 2024
Today, we bid farewell to a man who lived life with the zest of a 24-year-old, even at the ripe age of 90! Our dear Husband, Dad, Grandpa (Abuelo), Brother and Uncle has taken his final bow, leaving behind a symphony of laughter and love. With his infectious humor and endless kindness, he turned strangers into friends and brightened every...
Violet Elaine Hall
Mar 25, 2024
Violet Elaine Hall, age 90, died on March 25, 2024 with her husband at her side. She was the daughter of Lewis and Opal Wescoat of Stapleton, Nebraska, growing up on a farm west of Stapleton, Nebraska with her brothers Harold and Howard and her sister Esther. She was surrounded by extended family with her grandparents, Merritt and Serena Bakewell,...
Margaret A. Meusey
Mar 25, 2024
Margaret Meusey passed away peacefully on March 25th, in Littleton, CO, surrounded by her family.
Margaret was born & raised in Mount Vernon, IA. After attending Cornell College and the University of Iowa, she married & moved to Omaha in 1965, where she started a family and called home for nearly 60 years.
Her primary role and purpose was as a caring,...
Lois Mortensen Klobus
Mar 25, 2024
Lois Mortensen Klobus, 84, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2024. She was born on June 20, 1939, in Ogden, Utah to Benjamin and Margaret Lowe Mortensen. She attended Ogden High School and Weber State College.
She married Brent Gibson in November 1959 and together they welcomed their son Shane in September 1960. Lois and Brent divorced in 1964 but remained friends.
Lois...
Robert "Bob" Kluver
Mar 25, 2024
Robert Henry Kluver, 84, of Denver, Colorado passed away peacefully on March 25, 2024 after a battle with cancer. Bob was born on December 18,1939 to Velma and Henry Kluver of Mapleton, Iowa. After he graduated from Mapleton High School in 1958 he enlisted in the United States Air Force and was stationed in Evreux, France where he managed the...
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