Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Patrick M. Fitzgerald
Dec 30, 2023
Patrick M. Fitzgerald of Littleton, Colorado passed away on December 30, 2023 at the age of 80.
Loving Husband, Father and Grandfather.
Born in Fairmont, West Virginia he earned a Bachelor of Science in History from West Virginia University. Mr. Fitzgerald served in the Army and was an Honor Guard at Arlington National Cemetery. He moved to Pittsburgh, PA where...
Donald F. Oatley
Dec 29, 2023
Donald Francis Oatley was born in Willimantic, CT on February 10, 1941 to Gertrude Cecile Martel Oatley and Edgar Everett Oatley. He was raised as an Army brat living in, Mineral Wells, Tx; Aganya, Guam; Ft. Benning, GA; Ft. Eustis, Ft Monroe, VA. Fort Louis, WA and Ft. Shafter. He earned his Eagle Scout along the way. After graduating from...
Alex Michael Debbink
Dec 29, 2023
Alex Michael Debbink, 33, unexpectedly passed away Friday, December 29, 2023, as a result of cardiac arrest. Alex is survived by his wife Emily Booth; his parents, Christine and Michael Debbink; and his brother Andrew Debbink (Jessica Lustman). Those who preceded him in death include his paternal grandparents, Marvin and MaryAnn Debbink; his maternal grandparents, Betty and Richard Young; and...
Reverend David S. Noreen
Dec 28, 2023
David was born in Gresham, Oregon on 3/31/1930 and peacefully passed away on 12/28/23 at Covenant Living of Colorado where and he and his wife Marilyn (previously deceased on 1/15/23) resided since May 1996.
After graduation from high school in Gresham, David attended North Park College from 1949 through 1951. David earned his BS in Education at Purdue University in...
Marianne Rippe
Dec 28, 2023
Marianne Aber Rippe passed away peacefully on December 28, 2023 in Denver, Colorado.
Marianne grew up in Kenmore, New York and attended Cornell University (class of 1953) as a pre-med student, where she received a B.A. degree in Zoology. Marianne was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. While at Cornell, Marianne met her future husband, Dick Rippe (class of...
Diana Lynn Graham
Dec 28, 2023
Diana Graham, 64. Born June 24th, 1959 in Great Bend, Kansas to Nancy and Neil Graham. Earned Bachelor of Arts from Colorado State University in 1982. An alumni to Alpha Chi Sorority. Real Estate Agent and Entrepreneur. With a background in art, graphic design, and project management, she followed many passions in her career and worked in various...
Allan W. Taylor
Dec 28, 2023
Allan W Taylor, age 69, died at Parker Advent Hospital on December 28th, 2023.
He was born in Wellington KS but spent his growing up years in Ft Collins CO. After high school he enlisted in the US Air Force, proudly serving his country for 21 years. Soon, he began his 2nd career with the US government at the Aerospace Data...
Joanne Clare Ehrlich
Dec 27, 2023
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, Joanne C. Ehrlich (Hope), 80, on December 27, 2023, surrounded by her family.
Joanne was born on May 29, 1943, in Chicago, Illinois to Elsie (Johnsen) and Torbjorn Hope, owner of Hope Construction Company. She grew up in River Forest and spent many summers in Norway, Minnesota and...
Elsie May Glotfelty
Dec 27, 2023
Elsie May Glotfelty peacefully entered eternal life, embraced by her family, on December 27, 2023, at the young age of 96 years.
Her spirit is carried on by her two remaining children of four: Delsie R Forsythe and Barbara L Harvey, 8 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and 6 great-great granchildren. She was predeceased by two sons: Michael E Glotfelty and Paul...
Joseph M. Gallegos
Dec 27, 2023
Joseph M. Gallegos departed peacefully from this world on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, surrounded by the love of his family and the cherished memories of all who were fortunate to have known him throughout his full and blessed life.
.Joseph grew up in LaJara, Colorado as a third generation Coloradoan. He learned how to work hard alongside his family on their...
Kathryn Ann Conway
Dec 27, 2023
We mourn the loss and celebrate the life of Kathryn Ann Conway, the most wonderful and selfless Daughter, Sister, Wife, Mother and Grandmother. Kathy was born on October 19, 1946, in Denver, Colorado, to Garry and Kathryn Costello. Kathy attended St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School; St. Mary’s High School; and Loretto Heights College. For Kathy, education was her passion...
Arline Anne Young
Dec 27, 2023
Arline Anne Young (nee Schuster) of Denver, CO died peacefully December 27, 2023.
Following in her mother’s footsteps, Arline was named Colorado Mother of the Year in 1983. Throughout her life, Arline lived a consistent and unwavering dedication to God, family, and country. For 63 years Arline was the unfailing love and companion of J. Bayard Young (deceased –...
Ronald "Ron" B. Eyre
Dec 26, 2023
Ronald B. “Ron” Eyre of Littleton, CO passed away on December 26, 2023 at the age of 83.
Ronald Blaine Eyre was born on July 4, 1940 in Battle Creek, Michigan to Blaine M. and Gladys L. (Wank) Eyre. He was raised in East Leroy and graduated from Athens High School in 1958. He married the former Judith (Judy) Ann Hueckel...

Wallace Denton Johnson
Dec 26, 2023
Wallace D. Johnson
“Wally”
Born the 6th of 8 children, Wally arrived on October 22, 1944 to his parents Lawrence and Eleanor Johnson of Ocheyedan, IA . He passed away unexpectedly of heart failure on December 26, 2023, after a short illness. He grew up in Sioux City, IA, graduating from Sioux City Central briefly attending Morningside College.
He married Janet Bagley on...
John Joseph Dougherty
Dec 26, 2023
John “Jack” J. Dougherty, 91, of Denver, Colorado, passed away on December 26, 2023, at St. Joseph Hospital in Denver. He was born on November 6, 1932, in Philadelphia, PA. John was a beloved father, brother, and friend.
John is survived by his devoted son, Joseph Dougherty, and his sisters Eileen Troxell and Peggy Carroll, as well as his brother...
Bruce Hamon
Dec 26, 2023
It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of Bruce Wayne Hamon on December 26, 2023. Bruce died after a valiant fight against acute myeloid leukemia.
Bruce was born in Rapid City, South Dakota in 1952 and spent his early years in Mulvane, Kansas. After being orphaned at 11, Bruce moved to Northglenn where he was raised by his...
Robert (Bobby, Rob, Bob) Verhey
Dec 26, 2023
Robert passed away suddenly and unexpectedly. Larger than life, he touched hundreds of lives, inspiring all who knew him. He graduated from the State University of New York with a Bachelor Degree in Business Administration and Management.
He lived in New York until 1978 when he relocated to Colorado for the remainder of his life. He became a member of...
Joanne Carney
Dec 26, 2023
Loving daughter, sister and aunt, Joanne Carney, aged 69, passed away on December 26, 2023 ending her long and well fought battle with younger-onset Alzheimer’s disease.
Joanne was a devoted Catholic born in New York City on November 4, 1954 to Edward and Eileen Carney. She received her Bachelors in English Literature from St. John’s University in Queens,...
Angelina M. Delgadillo
Dec 26, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Angelina M. Delgadillo of Arvada, Colorado who departed this world on December 26, 2023 at the age of 67.
Born February 4th, 1956 Angelina lived a life filled with love, happiness, laughter, and unwavering commitment. She embraced the world with a spirit that touched all the lives around...
Evelyn V. Jordan
Dec 26, 2023
Evelyn V. Jordan of Lakewood, Colorado passed away on December 26, 2023 at the age of 98. Loving Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother.
Evelyn’s beautiful life began May 24, 1925 in the small town of Burchard, Nebraska. Her early life was filled with music, song, dance, friends, family, and church. Her lifetime love of music came early in life, learning...
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