Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Jun 5, 2023

SHIRLEY ANN ANDERSON

July 29, 1929 - June 5, 2023

Shirley Ann Anderson passed away peacefully on June 5, 2023, just shy of her 94th birthday.

She was preceded in death by husband, Harry D. Anderson; parents, Roy and Julia Raymond; in-laws Dewey and Doris Anderson; sisters Delores Anderson (Dewey Anderson Jr., deceased),...

Jun 5, 2023

Russell Schmuhl passed away after a battle with cancer on June 5, 2023. Russ was a loving husband, brother, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend. He is survived by his wife, Sandy, his daughters Kristen Kumar (Arvind), Sarah Vander Zanden(Jed), Gwen Pojasek (Andy); his son, Aaryn Schmuhl (Stacey) and his six grandchildren: Tara , Cody, Jackson, Theo, Christopher and Julia...

Jun 4, 2023

Jan Eidsness, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on June 4, 2023, at 84, surrounded by family. Her funeral service will be held on Monday, June 12 at 2 pm at Horan & McConaty (7577 W 80th Ave, Arvada, CO 80003).

Jan was born to Kenneth and Florence Olson on September 23, 1938, in Vienna, South...

Jun 4, 2023

Regina Mary Knight (Wesolowski) was born in greater Baltimore, Maryland on July 3, 1932, the youngest of 11 surviving children of Jozef and Victoria Wesolowski, who had immigrated from Poland.  She attended Baltimore Catholic High, Saint John’s College, and graduated from the University of Maryland in 1954 (the first person in her family to attend college). She met her...

Jun 4, 2023

Patricia D. Brown, 89 of Franktown, passed away on June 4, 2023

Mrs. Brown was born on December 25, 1933, in Waukegan, Ill to Vernon D. Naden and Wanda L. (Strong). She married Carl D. Brown on March 14, 1959 in Peoria Ill.

Mrs. Brown spent her childhood growing up in Waukegan, Ill and Tulsa,...

Jun 4, 2023

Erland Bjarne Blume, age 62, died in his home in Centennial, CO on June 4, 2023 after a hard-fought battle against Stage IV Colon Cancer. Bjarne was born on March 29, 1961 and was raised in Cheyenne, Wyoming. He graduated from the University of Wyoming in 1985. He moved to the Denver area after graduation and worked with his...

Jun 3, 2023

Dorothy “Dotti” Sullivan (76) passed away peacefully on June 3, 2023 with beloved children and grandchildren by her side. She will always be remembered as a caring and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.

Dotti was born on October 17, 1946 to Donald Howard Peaker and Augusta (Gleason) Peaker in Pueblo, Colorado. She was the fifth...

Jun 2, 2023

 

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our mother Lilly Cira Roybal, 74, on June 2, 2023 in Denver, CO.  She was born to Cira Villalobos Bujanda on November 6, 1948 in Chihuahua, Mexico.  She met and married the love of her life Levi A. Roybal, Sr. Aurora, CO.

Lilly is survived by her daughters...

Jun 2, 2023

It is with great sadness that the family of Ruth Jaramillo-Kirven announces her passing on June 2, 2023.

Ruth Angelica Jaramillo was born on September 10, 1971 in Guadalajara, Jalisco to Maria Guadalupe Jaramillo.

Ruth and her mother lived in Guadalajara until immigrating to the United States in 1983. After crossing the border in Texas,...

Jun 2, 2023

John David Shively will be remembered always as a caring and committed husband of 50 years to his wife Patricia; a devoted father to his daughter Cristin and son David; a steadfast older brother to siblings Peggy and Tom Shively; and a loving son to his parents, Harold “Bud” Shively and Ruth Oliver, who preceded him in death.

Jun 2, 2023

Our beloved “Uncle Bob” joined the love of his life LaVenda in Heaven on June 2.

Robert was born in Vivian, Louisiana.  He was a tank driver in the Marine Corps and a true patriot - Bob was always proud of his service for his country.    He graduated from University of Texas at Austin, where he not...

Jun 2, 2023

Samuel “Sam” Joe Jones went home to his lord on June 2nd, 2023 at age 68. Sam was born to Henry and Ardith Jones on February 22nd, 1955 in York, Nebraska. In his younger years, he played football in high school and went on to play college football for the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Sam was a very loving, dedicated father,...

Jun 2, 2023

Eunice Rezannina Haag passed away peacefully on June 2, 2023 after a prolonged battle with Parkinson’s disease. She was surrounded by her loved ones. Eunice was born on July 15, 1927, on the farm outside of  Sidney Nebraska. She spent almost 96 years spreading love, joy, sarcasm, and sass to any and all around her. Her favorite pastimes included...

Jun 2, 2023

Robert James Scocchera, also known as Bobby, passed away on June 2, 2023 at the age of 45 in Aurora, Colorado. He was born on December 2, 1977 in New Castle, Pennsylvania. Bobby was a beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and friend to many. Bobby had a heart of gold and was always willing to lend a helping...

Jun 1, 2023

 

Ann E. (Eastman) Johnson passed away peacefully with family by her side at the Lutheran Hospice in Wheatridge on June 1, 2023.  Ann was born July 19, 1932, to Virgil “Stubby” Eastman and Donalda (Macdonald) Eastman.  Stubby’s career as a U.S. Forest Ranger took Ann to many remote and rugged Ranger stations throughout rural Idaho and Montana.  In 1950,...

Jun 1, 2023

Verne R. Coleman passed away surrounded by loved ones on June 1, 2023, at the age of 87. Verne was born to Delia and William Coleman on February 25, 1936, in Fresno, California. He graduated from high school in 1954, earning the Bank of America Award. After high school, Verne joined the US Airforce where he specialized in radar...

May 31, 2023

May 31, 2023

Richard “Rich” Michael Canaday, of Denver, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2023. The Gisha, as he was affectionately called, lived life with a huge heart, infectious smile, and brilliant personality. He loved soccer, art, music, orchids and trying his Irish luck in Vegas. Rich’s favorite quote was “A man with style is a man with a smile” and...

May 31, 2023

In loving memory of William J. Galvan, born in Alamo, Colorado on November 28th, 1931, and went home to be with his Lord on May 31st, 2023 in Lakewood, Colorado. Loving husband to Sally Galvan for 67 years. Beloved Father to Theresa (Joe) Gonzales, Tim (Terri) Galvan, William G. Galvan. Survived by numerous grandchildren; great- grandchildren; great-great-grandchildren; brothers Roy...

May 31, 2023

Our son Troy Thomas Adkins passed away on Wednesday May 31st, 2023 due to a tragic motorcycle accident.  He was born in Denver on November 13, 2001 and is survived by his parents Christopher and Patricia Adkins, his siblings Sean Adkins (Emma Adkins) and Marissa Thomas (Carl Thomas) along with Carl and Marissa’s daughters Amelia and Zariah Thomas.  Troy...