Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
June Ellen McIntosh
Sep 21, 2025
June Ellen Thompson McIntosh, born on June 5, 1930, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2025 surrounded by her family at home. She was preceded by her husband, David McIntosh in 2019; her parents, Francis and Lillie Thompson, and three siblings. She is survived by four daughters: Dorothy Diane Sellers (Jaye), Ruth Ann Tibbles (Jim), Jeanette Kay McClary (Mike), and...
Modesta "Millie" Goggins
Sep 20, 2025
Modesta “Millie” Goggins, 100, died peacefully on Saturday, September 20, 2025, in Arvada, Colorado. A devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Millie was a faithful and devoted Catholic who received Communion weekly and completed her Rosary daily. She loved living in Colorado and watching all the wildlife and especially the hummingbirds. Her flower garden was the talk of the neighborhood...
Bertha Esperanza Tallent
Sep 20, 2025
Bertha Esperanza Tallent, 92, of Littleton, Colorado, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2025 surrounded by her family. She is survived by her brother Joe of California.
Born in 1933 in Piñas, Ecuador, to Segundo and Felicia Loayza, Bertha’s journey was one marked by love, faith, and family. In 1956, she courageously migrated to the United States, where she met the...
Stephen Gregory Morrell
Sep 19, 2025
Stephen "Steve" Gregory Morrell, born July 31, 1948, in Wilmington, Delaware, passed away on September 19, 2025, at the age of 77. Son of Francis Morrell and Janice Merrill.
Steve is survived by his beloved wife of 48 years, Constance Morrell; his daughter Nicole Morrell Vanacore; sons Michael (Laura), and Jason (Jessica) Morrell; grandsons Alexander Vanacore, Andrew Vanacore, and Viggo Morrell;...
John Alfred Rubey
Sep 17, 2025
John Alfred Rubey, fondly known to family and friends as Roger and “Uncle Roger,” passed away unexpectedly in his home with his wife Donna by his side. He was born on October 5, 1951, in Evergreen Park, Illinois, he lived a life defined by his faith, leadership, and devotion to his family.
The son of Charles and Catherine Whalen-Rubey, Roger grew...
Emma J. Pacheco
Sep 17, 2025
Emma J. Pacheco (née Quintana), age 89, died peacefully on September 17, 2025, surrounded by her family. Emma was born on March 19, 1936, in Center, CO to Victor and Gregorita Quintana. Emma had four sisters and one brother. Baby Esther, Esther, Betty, and Victor preceded her in death. She is survived by her sister Maryann Martinez.
Emma’s family moved to...
Marvin Leibstone
Sep 16, 2025
Colonel Marvin Leibstone, United States Army (Retired), age 89, of Lakewood, Colorado, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Forest Hills, N.Y. on April 11, 1936, Marvin lived a life defined by duty, honor, and devotion-to his country, his family, and his community. He proudly served in the United States Army for over 36...
Janet Elinor (Reid) Helgeson
2025
Janet was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on September 7, 1949 to Maurice S. and Elinor Reid.
She attended Glenbard West High School in Glen Ellyn, Illinois. She graduated from Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa in 1971 with a degree in Commercial Art.
Janet married Thomas C. Helgeson, a lawyer, on October 27, 1973. They took up residency in Arvada, Colorado. Janet...
Doris V. Hunter
Sep 14, 2025
Doris V. Hunter of Littleton, Colorado passed away on September 14, 2025 at the age of 101.
A Committal Service honoring Doris' life will be held on Monday, November 17, 2025 at 10:00AM at Fort Logan National Cemetery-Area "A", 4400 West Kenyon Avenue, Denver, Colorado.
Please share your memories of Doris and condolences with her family by signing the guest book below.
Ronald Lee Meyer
Sep 14, 2025
Ronald Lee “Ron” Meyer, 82, of Golden, Colorado, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 14, 2025. He was the son of Roy and Gertrude Meyer. He witnessed the passing of his sister, Coleen, and is survived by his brother, Russ Meyer. Born December 1, 1942, in Hastings, Nebraska, Ron’s life was marked by devotion to his family, unshakable faith, and...
Richard "Rick" Gorham Estes
Sep 14, 2025
Richard Gorham Estes, lovingly known as Rick or “Grizz,” passed away peacefully in his sleep on September 14, 2025, after courageously facing multiple forms of cancer. Born on August 3, 1940, in Plymouth, Massachusetts, Rick lived a life defined by service, adventure, and an unwavering devotion to family and friends.
Rick grew up in Plymouth, where his adventurous spirit was evident...
Peggy Sawyer Gorsuch
Sep 13, 2025
Peggy Sawyer Gorsuch (nee Margaret Amelia Dolan), 92, passed peacefully in her sleep, rosary in hand, September 13, 2025, in Denver, Colorado.
Peggy was born August 17, 1933, in Chicago, Illinois to Earl Jeremiah Dolan and Maybelle Delight (Knox) Dolan. She grew up in nearby Rockford where she attended Cherry Valley Elementary School and Rockford West High School. From there she...
Ralph Terry Giberson
Sep 12, 2025
Ralph Terry Giberson passed away peacefully at the age of 78 in his home in Parker, Colorado, on September 12, 2025, after a courageous fight against metastatic esophageal cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family.
Ralph was born on March 16, 1947, in Oakland, California, to Merrill and Dorothy Giberson. He spent his childhood in Berkeley with his family, including...
Jerrol Jean "Jerry" Davis
Sep 12, 2025
Jerrol "Jerry" Jean Davis
September 14, 1932 - September 12, 2025
Jerrol "Jerry" Jean Davis, born September 14, 1932, in Joes, Colorado, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2025, at the age of 92. He was the fourth of six children born to Vida Leslie Davis and Alice (Nowak) Davis. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents; brother Leslie "Bud" Davis;...
Konstantinos D. Latsis
Sep 12, 2025
In Memory of Konstantinos D. Latsis
Konstantinos (Kostas, “Gus”) Latsis, age 85, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, fell asleep in the Lord on September 12, 2025, in his home in Denver, Colorado, surrounded by his family.
Kosta was born on January 14, 1940, in Karyes, Laconia, Greece to Dimitrios and Zoe (Matzouranis) Latsis, both of blessed memory. He was the fourth of...
Sadhana Sharma
Sep 12, 2025
Sadhana Sharma, age 84, passed away on September 12, 2025. She was born on December 13, 1940, in Kathmandu, Nepal and migrated to the United States in 1990. She worked as a store clerk before retiring in 2004. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hara Hara, her parents, and a younger sister. She loved sewing, cooking, and traveling....
Jenene Anderson
Sep 11, 2025
The Life of Jenene (Pickrell) Anderson
Jenene was born on a farm in Rush County, Indiana. Her parents were James Clempson Pickrell and Louella Gertrude “Trudy” Miller Pickrell. Jenene accepted Jesus as her Savior when she was five years old in a little church in Tuscola, Illinois. She rejoiced in God’s faithfulness through her almost 64 years of life, her favorite...
Bradley Robert Morrell
Sep 11, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Bradley Robert Morrell on September 11th, at the age of 67.
He is survived by his loving partner, Candy Morrell; daughters: Megan (Joshua) North and Katelyn Morrell; granddaughter, Mealla Joy North and sister Teresa (Richard Evans) Morrell-Evans.
Brad was born on February 12, 1958 in Denver, Colorado and grew up in...
Rafael Gonzalez
Sep 11, 2025
Rafael Gonzalez, of Denver, passed away September 11, 2025 in Denver, Colorado. He was 44 years old. Rafael was born in Denver on August 13, 1981 to Rafael Gonzalez Cruz and Amalia Silvas Martinez.
A public visitation will be held from 3pm until 7pm, Wednesday, September 17, 2025 and 9am until 10am, Thursday, September 18 at Horan & McConaty Funeral Home,...
Bernard Martin Powers
Sep 10, 2025
Bernard Martin Powers passed away peacefully at his home in Aurora, Colorado on September 10, 2025. Bernie was born in Chicago in 1946. He served proudly as a U.S. Army Sergeant in the Vietnam War, earned his Bachelor’s degree at Northern Illinois University, and then obtained his MBA at Lake Forest College. Bernie then had a long successful career in...
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