Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Judith (Guerin) Kleinschnitz
Sep 6, 2023
Judith Mary (Guerin) Kleinschnitz, wife of the late James L. Kleinschnitz, died Sept. 6 in Westminster, CO. Judy taught at Sunset Ridge Elementary for nearly 20 years. She leaves behind a loving family of four children, three grandchildren, and one great-grandson.
Dr. Byron E. Conner
Sep 5, 2023
Obituary of Byron Edwin Conner, MD
Then shall thy light break forth as the morning, and thine health shall spring forth speedily, and thy righteousness shall go before thee; the glory of the Lord shall be thy reward. Isaiah 58:8
Early Life
Byron Edwin Conner was born on January 25, 1947, in Denver, Colorado. He was the first...
Alexander O'Neil Schnaidt
Sep 4, 2023
Alexander O’Neil Schnaidt, a prominent member of the Metro Denver basketball community passed away September 4th, 2023, at the age of 38.
Alex was born January 8, 1985, in Denver and grew up in Centennial, Colorado. He was the sweetest kid, with an amazing imagination. He knew how to find common ground with anyone. As a coach or friend, he...
John Cubitto
Sep 4, 2023
John Cubitto passed away on September 4th, with his loving family near. He was 84 years old.He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years Irene, and their daughter Monica.John was a Gemologist and worked for the Gemological Institute of America, as a teacher and in the lab. He was a lifetime member of the Elks and Masons.
He...
Vincent Wayne Hainje
Sep 4, 2023
Vincent Wayne Hainje passed away at the age of 26 on Monday, September 4, 2023. He enjoyed Motor cross, Paintball and Parkour. He leaves behind two parents, Bobby, Jenn Hainje and Heide, Mike Johnston that love him more than words can express. He also leaves behind too many family members and friends to list in his home state of Colorado....
Robert David Lessar
Sep 4, 2023
Robert Lessar, affectionately known as Bob or Bobby, was born in Walsenburg, Colorado on March 22, 1948. After graduation, he proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. He met his soul-mate, Linda, just a few months before he left for Vietnam. Upon his return Bob and Linda were married and spent 51 wonderful years together.
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Carol Ann Mooar
Sep 4, 2023
Carol Ann Mooar of Arvada, Colorado passed away on September 4, 2023 at the age of 82.
She is survived by her husband James; her three children, Shelly (Ron) Knox, James (Robin) Mooar, and Sean Mooar; three grandchildren, James Mooar, Aaron Otillar, and Nicole Mooar; as well as 5 great grandchildren, Raegan, Kingslee, James Todd, Salem, and David James. ...
Phillip Benjamin Tamez
Sep 4, 2023
Phillip Benjamin Tamez 77, was born January 25, 1946 in Trinidad, CO. He made his journey home to be with our lord, September 4, 2023. Phil served our U.S. Army Air force as an aircraft mechanic from 1965 - 1967. He was a proud recipient of the Vietnam service medal along with 2 bronze service stars, a national defense service...
Maxine L. Marchese
Sep 4, 2023
Maxine L. Marchese of Lakewood, Colorado, passed away on September 4, 2023, at the age of 82. A loving wife and mother, she is survived by her husband Bob; daughters Michelle Johnson and Paula Marchese; her sons-in-law Pete Johnson and Scott Johnston; and her grandchildren David Johnson, Grant Johnson and Lucy Johnston as well as three sisters and a...
Claudia Anne Schalk Short
Sep 3, 2023
Claudia Anne Schalk Short, May 4, 1949, first child born to Martha Rouse Schalk and John E. Schalk in Oklahoma City, OK. As the first grandchild, Claudia was always doted upon by grandparents and three beloved great aunts, Henny, Mabel, and Elna. The family moved to Denver, CO when Claudia was two and lived there until Claudia attended college....
Robert Dayton Jr.
Sep 3, 2023
Robert Dayton Jr. “Bobby” is survived by his parents,Edith & Robert Dayton Sr.; his three children: Jason James, Holly Anne & Andrew Richard Dayton; their mother, Tracey; his brother, Arthur Dayton, wife Carrie and their two children Will & Eli.
Bobby graduated from Springfield central school in 1983. Then went on to serve in the United States Army from 1984-1991.
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Robbe Kim Horvath
Sep 3, 2023
Robbe Kim Horvath passed away on September 3, 2023 in Aurora, Colorado.
Born in Aurora to parents Ervin and Dorthea Horvath. He graduated from Aurora Central High School in 1965 and attended the University of Colorado.
Beloved husband of Dayle Ann (Lord) Horvath. They married April 15, 1987 in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
Robbe lived and worked in Canada...
Aristotle G. Kolias
Sep 3, 2023
Aristotle G. Kolias of Aurora, Colorado passed away peacefully at the age of 86 on September 3, 2023, surrounded by family.
Aristotle was born the youngest of four children to George and Paraskevi Kolias in Brooklyn, New York on December 1, 1936. In the mid-1940’s, he moved with his family to Denver, Colorado where he spent the majority of his life. After...
John Kitchens
Sep 2, 2023
John William Kitchens, 88, departed this world on September 2, 2023, at his home in Littleton, Colorado. John passed peacefully with his two sons by his side.
His life was marked by a relentless pursuit of knowledge and a dedication to service. After graduating from Handley High School, John enlisted in the Navy with the aspiration of leveraging the GI...
Gordon Ring Spendlove
Sep 2, 2023
Gordon Ring Spendlove breathed his last on earth, and was welcomed into the arms of his Savior Jesus Christ, on September 2, 2023. As son of a U.S. Army surgeon and VA Hospital administrator, Gordon grew up in many places, from Seattle, WA, to Reno, NV, to Tucson, AZ, to Black Mountain and Monroe, NC, and then to Portland, OR....
Carol Renee Evans
Sep 2, 2023
Carol Renee Evans, 79, died in her home under Hospice care in Arvada, Colorado on September 2, 2023. Carol was born in Vermillion, South Dakota on September 22, 1943, to T. Bessie (Stage) Scholl and Charlie Scholl. She was a graduate of Plainview Academy in Redfield, SD.
Carol married Maurice E. Beyer in April of 1962. Unto this marriage, two...
Gweneth Claire Lemmon
Sep 1, 2023
Gweneth Claire Lemmon, age 85, passed away peacefully September 1, 2023, with both of her beloved families around her bedside at her home in Arvada, Colorado.
Gwen was born in Saskatchewan Canada and was married to Donald R. Houghtaling for 48 years. After his passing she was blessed to be married to J. Perry Lemmon for 14 years.
Gweneth's parents,...
Joan Catherine England
Sep 1, 2023
Surrounded by the love of family, Joan Catherine England of Arvada Colorado passed peacefully in her home on September 1, 2023, after a brief illness.
Joan was born in Little Chute Wisconsin on February 19, 1936, to the late John and Myrtle Wildenberg. The youngest of three siblings, Joan lived life to the fullest and took her academics seriously. After...
Shem Ally
Aug 31, 2023
In loving memory of our father Shem (Sheriff) Ally who departed this world on Aug 31st, 2023, at the age of 89. He was born in Rose Hall Village, Corentyne, Berbice, Guyana on July 6th, 1934. He was a wonderful and loving husband, father and grandfather. He will be greatly missed by his wife Dip, his daughters Niobe(Tom) and Dione(Cliff)...
Thomas "Tomas" Francisco Mendoza
Aug 31, 2023
Thomas “Tomás” Francisco Mendoza, aged 74, passed peacefully into the arms of our LORD from a glioblastoma, an aggressive brain tumor, at University Hospital, Aurora, CO, on August 31, 2023. He was surrounded by loved ones who will miss him dearly.
Tomás was born March 11, 1949, in Trinidad, CO, to TSgt John and Clorinda Mendoza. His father had...
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