Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Jack Edward Schooley
Sep 17, 2024
Jack was a hardworking business man and Denver fireman. He loved his family and many dogs including Finley until his death.
Jack was the son of John and Edna Schooley. He was a devoted husband to Barbara until her death in 2016 after 61 years of marriage. Jack had two children – Jill (Keith) McKeon and David (Leslie) Schooley. He was...
Roland "Pierre" Hall Peacock
Sep 17, 2024
Roland H. “Pierre” Peacock Jr., 89, of Denver, Colo., passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2024. He was born on July 18, 1935, in Medford, Mass., to Roland Sr. and Elizabeth (Engle) Peacock.
Pierre married Deanna Stauffer in 1962. He served over 23 years in the United States Air Force, retiring as a Master Seargent.
Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Deanna;...
Jacub Jabbar Hicks
2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jacub Hicks, beloved father, grandfather, brother, son and friend on September 14, 2024. Jacub was born on January 15, 1972 in Denver, Colorado to parents Delilah Hicks and Percy Albritton.
Jacub will be remembered for his resilience, athleticism, and charm. He touched the lives of many with his warmth. He...
Domingo P. Martinez
Sep 16, 2024
Domingo P Martinez, 89, of Lakewood CO, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on September 16, 2024. He was born April 28, 1935 in La Junta, CO. Son of Gabrial and Simona Martinez.
Domingo is survived by his wife, Helen Martinez; his children Tina (Jerry) Jaramillo, Kathy (Thomas) Segura, Jerry (Judy) Martinez; his five grandchildren Thomas (Amy) Segura, Gabriel (Kristy) Jaramillo,...
Ivy Cheryl Gillespie
Sep 16, 2024
Ivy Cheryl Gillespie, a vibrant soul who radiated joy and love for life, passed away on September 16, 2024, in Greenwood Village, Colorado. Born on January 11, 1952, in Oakland, California, Ivy brought a spark to everyone she encountered, embodying an adventurous spirit and a genuine enthusiasm for the world around her.
Ivy's passions were as colorful as her personality. She...
Joseph David Trujillo
Sep 15, 2024
Joseph David Trujillo, 75, of Lakewood, passed away September 15, 2024. A Celebration of his life will be held Saturday, October 26, 2024, 2pm, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood.
David P. Mata
Sep 15, 2024
David P. Mata, age 46, passed away in Thornton, Colorado on September 15th, 2024. He passed peacefully with a dear family friend at his side.
David did attend Centaurus high school, where he met and maintained lifelong friendships, a testament to many lifelong relationships he would go on to cherish, but did receive his GED. He was a dedicated and highly...
Joanne Marie Edwards
Sep 15, 2024
Please join us at the funeral service and reception for Joanne Edwards. Service details below.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Joanne's honor to the Wounded Warriors Project.
Brian John Gibbons
Sep 14, 2024
Brian John Gibbons was born on April 30, 1980 and passed peacefully on September 14, 2024, after a short illness.
He worked for Swire Coca-Cola for about 12 years and truly cared about his job and the work he did.
Brian was a very quiet and private person who enjoyed Dungeons and Dragons, painting and building models and figurines as a hobby.
Brian...
Russell Chihoski
Sep 14, 2024
Russell was born in Providence, Rhode Island to Alexander and Helen Chihoski on September 23, 1931 as the oldest of three brothers. During the summers of his childhood, he was free to roam the coast of Rhode Island near Gaspee Point which stirred his affinity for adventure and sailing.
Russell then went to MIT, where he met Caroline Disario, his future...
Carolyn Diana Bluel
Sep 14, 2024
1945----Carolyn----2024
Carolyn Bluel
November 20, 1945----September 14, 2024
Carolyn Diana Johnson was born in Lexington Nebraska on November 20, 1945 to Clarence and Bessie Johnson.
She passed away peacefully in the hospital with her son and sister by her side. Carolyn grew up in Nebraska and lived there until 1966 when she married Denis Bluel and moved to Texas while he served his time...
Barbara Joe Gurr
Sep 14, 2024
July 19, 1942 - September 14, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Barbara Joe Gurr, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend who left us on September 14, 2024. Born in 1942, Barbara spent most of her life in Thornton, Colorado, where she dedicated herself to her large family and community.
Barbara was an exceptional homemaker known for...
Bobbie Weeks Snell
Sep 14, 2024
Bobbie Weeks Snell, age 82, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2024, in Westminster, Colorado. Her husband of nearly 62 years, Bill Snell; her daughter, Kathy Snell Duffin; and her son-in-law, Terry Duffin, were by her side. She will be missed terribly by her family and friends.
Bobbie grew up in Ozark, Alabama, with her siblings, Elaine, and Gene. She graduated...
Joyce Adelaide Bishop
Sep 14, 2024
Joyce Adelaide Bishop
December 10th, 1930 - September 14th, 2024
Joyce Adelaide Bishop, of Lakewood, went to be with her Savior September 14th, 2024. Born December 10th, 1930 to Celestine and George Pohl of Wheaton, Minnesota. Joyce grew up alongside four siblings on the family farm in Rosholt, South Dakota.
After graduating from St. Francis Hospital School in 1951, Joyce moved to Denver...
Burton Curtis Andrus, III
Sep 14, 2024
Curt was a proud graduate of the United States Air Force Academy. He remembered his time in service fondly, where he was a pilot, and especially enjoyed training other pilots to take flight. Curt married the love of his life, Joan (Marvel) Andrus on June 14, 1969. After completing his service in the Air Force, Curt and Joan became the...
Patricia Bardwell Tooley
Sep 13, 2024
With sorrow we announce that Patricia (Pat) Bardwell Tooley, 83, passed away peacefully on Friday September 13th, 2024 from natural causes. We’d like to think that Pat would have a little laugh at the fact that she passed on Friday the 13th. Pat was born in Pennsylvania on December 29th, 1940 to Elizabeth (Betty) and Marcel (Cel) Peck, the middle...
Clinton Garnet Peterkin
Sep 13, 2024
Clinton Garnet Peterkin was born June 9, 1960 at the Tachikawa Air Base in Tokyo, Japan to Karl and Myrna Peterkin. He was 1 of 7 siblings (Karl, Vincent, Verda, Wanda, Devren, Verona). In his childhood, he spent time in the Philippines experiencing the diversity and culture of the region and was known to be a humble and true friend...
Phyllis Fitzekam Ryan
Sep 13, 2024
Phyllis Jean Fitzekam Ryan of Lakewood, Colorado entered Eternal Rest on September 13, 2024.
Phyllis was the first child of Ralph G. and Irene (Kreifels) Fitzekam. She was born September 12, 1934 in Nebraska City, Nebraska. In 1934, her family moved to Mitchell, Nebraska where her father owned and operated Fitzekam Plumbing and Heating. Phyllis graduated from Mitchell High School in...
Jennie Elizabeth Readey
Sep 12, 2024
Jennie Elizabeth Readey, of Denver, Colorado, passed away peacefully on September
12, 2024. She was 82. She is survived by her son Michael Richard Wodash and his
wife Mayumi Ogawa, of Las Vegas, Nevada, and by Kay Kishline a friend (almost a sister) with
whom she shared a home for over 30 years. She was preceded in death by her parents
John and Ida...
Walter Peterson Ordelheide
Sep 12, 2024
Walter Peterson Ordelheide, 99, passed away on September 12,2024, in Denver, Colorado. Born on March 26, 1925, Denver Colorado, Walter embarked on a life marked by dedication to his family, his profession and service to others.
Walter’s academic journey began at Asbury Elementary, followed by Denver South High School. He furthered his education at the University of Denver and Loma Linda...
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