Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Charles Henry Bell
Jul 17, 2023
Chuck Bell passed away at his home in Arvada, Colorado at the age of 92, his hand being held by his loving and faithful wife, Arlene. His kind spirit and loving heart will be remembered by all who knew him.
Born in Madera, California, and raised in Chico, California he left to serve in the U.S. Airforce. He served...
Gregory Lewis Smith
Jul 17, 2023
Gregory Smith, 58, passed away peacefully and surrounded by his family on Monday, July 17, 2023.
Greg was born on March 4, 1965 in Wayland, Michigan to Shirley and Lewis Smith. He attended Michigan State University and served in the United States Army. He eventually relocated to Denver, Colorado, which he came to call home. Greg had a...
Thomas Jude Shafer
Jul 17, 2023
Thomas Jude Shafer Jr., (Tommy), age 55, died in his hometown of Denver, Colorado on July 17, 2023. He was a graduate of Montbello High School. After graduating he went on to serve the United States of America in the Air Force, where he had dreams of becoming a pilot. Tommy was always an ambitious individual, and after leaving the...
Peter Richard Hewett
Jul 17, 2023
A man for all seasons A man for all reasonsA man among menLet's talk about how it all began.
The oldest of three handsome brothersBorn of a wonderful father and mother.Raised these brothers threeTo be independent and strong you see.
The Army called and served proudly and well,Driving big tanks was a story he'd many times tell.Training grounds for life's lessons no doubtThat's...
James F. Aper Sr.
Jul 17, 2023
James F. Aper Sr. January 21, 1944 - July 17, 2023 We are sad to announce the loss of James Aper, Sr. Jim died peacefully on July 17th in Denver, Colorado. Jim was a wonderful and caring husband, father, grandfather and friend. He was born in Illinois to a family with 4 brothers and 1 sister. After visiting Colorado and falling in...
Gregory Donald Knudson
Jul 16, 2023
Gregory Donald Knudson, age 72, of Louisville, Colorado passed away on July 16, 2023, at home with his wife Jeanine by his side. A loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and dear friend; he was truly one of the good ones and the stars above are lucky to have him.
Greg was born November 8, 1950, in Devils Lake, North Dakota...
David Michael Garrison
Jul 16, 2023
David Michael Garrison passed away peacefully on July 16, 2023 surrounded by his wife, son, daughter, and daughter-in-law.
David was born in Wichita, Kansas on June 10, 1943. He was the ninth of 10 children to parents Homer O. and Dorothy L. Garrison. He met his high school sweetheart Kathy at North High School and graduated in 1961. They married...
Suann Marie O'Connor
Jul 16, 2023
Suann Marie O’Connor, 69, of Denver, CO passed away on July 16, 2023. Suann was born on August 12, 1953 in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin and moved to Denver at the age of 12. She attended schools at Christ the King, St. Mary’s Academy, and University of Colorado.
Suann had a passion for the arts & entertainment, she enjoyed attending...
Clarence Broussard
Jul 16, 2023
We are sad to announce the passing of Clarence Broussard. He died at the age of 75 on July 16, 2023. Clarence passed away surrounded by his loved ones at his side.
Clarence was a loving Father to his children Shannon, Ky, Clairissa and Aleah. As well as his stepchildren Paul and Cristina. He is survived by his brother...
Nancy J. Brown
Jul 16, 2023
We are sad to announce the loss of Nancy J. Brown (née. Woodliff). Nancy died peacefully on July 16th, in Denver, Colorado. Nancy was a fantastic mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She brought positivity and joy into every space she entered. She was always the life of the party and had a huge heart. A proud Akronite, Nancy was born...
Mary Alice Berkshire
Jul 15, 2023
Born in Washington, D.C. to Lisle and Jennie Berkshire.
Mary graduated from high school in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. She then went to college at Morning Side College in Sioux City, Iowa where she belonged to a Sorority and graduated in 1969 with a degree in Social Work. Later on, she returned to college to get her master's degree...
Lois La Vaughn Brandhorst
Jul 15, 2023
Lois La Vaughn Brandhorst, age 94, of Littleton, CO passed away on July 15, 2023. She was born on April 23, 1929, in Denver, CO to Philip and Ida Lull. She was the youngest of 10 children and came from a family of home builders.
Lois spent her elementary years attending different schools in Colorado. In High School,...
Mary Barbara Browne
Jul 15, 2023
Mary Barbara Browne of Denver, Colorado passed from this life July 15, 2023. She is preceded in death by her sister, Susan Browne Newell, and parents, Col. Harrison and Valerie Browne. Mary Barbara is survived by her nieces, Sandy LaClave and Valerie Dommert, her nephew, Ken Newell, and grand nieces and nephews, Abby, Adam, Noah, and Reggie Dommert.
Born...
Julie T. Buckley
Jul 15, 2023
Julie Teresa Buckley was born on November 1, 1957 to Joan (Dieterman) and Carl Semmelbeck, and passed away on July 15, 2023, at the age of 65 in Centennial, CO. Julie graduated from Gateway High School in 1976 and went on to marry her high school sweetheart, Jim P. Buckley in 1977. Julie enjoyed working with people, and especially...
Robert DuBois Tracy
Jul 15, 2023
Robert “Bob” Tracy, age 77, died at Lutheran Medical Center in Wheat Ridge, CO on July 15, 2023. He graduated from Albany High School, then he enlisted in the Air Force, where he was stationed at Minot, ND for 3 years. He worked at the Coors Brewery in Golden, CO for 33 years before retiring. Bob was an avid...
Patricia "Pat" C. Stirling
Jul 14, 2023
Patricia (Pat) C. Stirling, 76, of Highlands Ranch, passed away on 07/14/2023 after a long and rich life as the result of several recent health complications. Pat is remembered for her immense dedication to family as a beloved wife, mother, and a very proud grandmother.
Pat was born on 10/03/1946 to Earl and June Menard on a farm in...
Jennifer King Williams
Jul 13, 2023
Jennifer Jean Williams (nee King). Born October 12, 1961; Libertyville, IL. Passed away, unexpectedly of natural causes, on July 13, 2023; Highlands Ranch, CO. She was a loving daughter, sister, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, aunt and friend to all. She is survived by her three adult sons, a daughter-in-law, four grandchildren, five siblings, many nieces and nephews, and numerous friends across the...
LaVarr Yvonne Erickson von Holdt
Jul 13, 2023
LaVarr Yvonne Erickson von Holdt was born in Colton, Washington to George and Hila Erickson. The family, which later included three more children, lived in Genesee, Idaho where LaVarr’s father worked at the Genesee Union Warehouse. In 1937, George took over the Erickson family farm near Genesee and LaVarr grew up milking cows, driving grain trucks and helping with innumerable...
Sonja Kay McDowell
Jul 12, 2023
Sonja Kay McDowell, age 61, passed away quietly at Littleton Adventist Hospital in the early morning of July 12, 2023. Born July 14, 1961 in Eufaula, Alabama, she was a graduate of Cairo High School, was married, and became the loving mother of Colton Daughtry (deceased). Sonja was also preceded in death by both her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sancel...
Barry Perow
Jul 12, 2023
Barry Dean Perow, age 72, died suddenly in Centennial on July 12, 2023.
He is survived by wife of 45 years, Susan, brother, Robert (Viv), sons, Benjamin and Michael (Christian) and grandchildren, Eliot, Marlo, Cullen and Petula.
Barry worked in the oil and gas industry and later as a graphic designer for over 40 years.
He was born in...
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