Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Wendell Zanotti
Sep 22, 2025
G. Wendell Zanotti of Arvada, Colorado, passed away on September 22, 2025. Wendell was born in Hyde Park, PA. His family moved to Phillipsburg, NJ when he only two years old. He attended Phillipsburg public schools and graduated in 1963 from Phillipsburg High School.
Wendell started playing the trumpet when he was 10 years old and would walk across the Delaware...
Don Lancaster
2025
Celebrating the life of Don Lancaster, January 15, 1928 - September 22, 2025, of Arvada, Colorado who passed away at The Oberon House in Arvada.
Don was proceeded in death by his wife, Donna. Together, they shared over 70 years of marriage.
Don was Vice-President of Tri-State Bank in Denver, Colorado. He was also involved in the Kiwanis Club of Denver and...
Jose Rolando Contreras
Sep 22, 2025
Jose Rolando Contreras, 51, passed away on September 22, 2025 at his home with his loving family by his side. He was born on March 16, 1974, in Jalpatagua, Guatemala, to Amanda and the late Jose-Horacio Contreras.
Jose excelled as a heavy equipment operator and later finished his career as a Class A CDL driver. Known for his strong work ethic...
Phuc Thi Immel
Sep 22, 2025
Phuc (pronounced “Foo”) Thi Immel. 11/13/1936-09/22/2025
City of Death: Denver, CO
Age at death: 88 years
Phuc has lived in the USA since 1966. Her native language was Vietnamese. She enjoyed sewing, often making clothes and homemade crafts for her friends and family. Phuc liked to cook and was known for her famous Vietnamese egg rolls.
Phuc is survived by her children: Robert Immel,...
Gertrude Darlene Pfannenstiel
Sep 22, 2025
Darlene was born and raised in the Denver area with her childhood years spent in the Park Hill neighborhood and summers on the farm in Walker, Kansas.
Darlene met Del while working at a local bakery in high school and they were married shortly after. They briefly lived in Denver before moving to new Aurora near Del Mar Park. There they...
Daniel John Colaiannia
Sep 21, 2025
In lieu of flowers, Pete and the Colaiannia family would appreciate a donation to the MaxFund in his honor.
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...
Patricia "Pat" Ann Corbo
Sep 15, 2025
Patricia Ann Corbo of Littleton, Colorado passed away peacefully on September 15, 2025, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with multiple health challenges. She was 84 years old.
The eldest of two children, Pat was born in Newton, Massachusetts to Stephen and Florence (Sharpe) Keris. She was raised in Needham, Massachusetts, attended school there and worked as a...
Dorothy Elaine Johnson
Sep 14, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Dorothy Elaine Johnson, who entered into rest on September 14, 2025, at the age of 92. She was surrounded by her loving family as she peacefully took her last breath in the early morning hours. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved...
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...
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