Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Walter Fern Hansen
Sep 10, 2024
Walter F. Hansen, 87, passed away at the Colorado State Veteran's Home in Aurora, Colorado on September 10, 2024.
He was a graduate of Highline High School in Burien, Washington. Directly after graduation, Walter started his 42 year long career with United Airlines. He was able to complete his tour of duty with the United States Navy while maintaining his position...
Jill Susanne Dupre
Sep 9, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jill Susanne Trujillo DuPre, a vibrant, loving soul who touched the lives of many in her 44 years.
Jill was born in Denver, Colorado, at Rose Hospital, bringing immeasurable joy to her parents, Dave and Barb Trujillo. From the very beginning, Jill was cherished—her father remembers how tiny and delicate...
David Manzanares
Sep 9, 2024
Dave was born at home to Eva (Chavez) and Ralph Manzanares on March 27, 1953, in Pueblo, Colorado. Dave graduated from East High School in 1971 and then attended Colorado State University of Pueblo. He and Kathleen (Lucero) were married in Denver, Colorado in 1972 and at the time of his passing they had just celebrated their 52nd wedding anniversary....
Hans Andrew "Kelly" Eliassen
Sep 8, 2024
Hans Andrew "Kelly" Eliassen, a wonderful man who was loved so much by his family and so many of his dear friends passed away, and moved on to his next life, in Heaven, on September 8, 2024, He leaves behind his wife, Dawne. his son Taylor and his daughter-in-law Jessica and their three son's and Kellys precious Grandsons, Christopher, Oliver...
Jinx Lynn Finch
Sep 7, 2024
Jinx Lynn Finch was born in Youngstown, Ohio on December 5th, 1952. She spent most of her youth in Denver, Colorado with her mom Beverly and her three siblings Jeff, Holly and Scott. Jinx attended Thomas Jefferson High School and became a police officer shortly after and also worked for Colorado Bureau of Investigation. In 1976 she met her husband...
John "Jack" Thomas Lappin Jr.
Sep 7, 2024
John Thomas “Jack” Lappin Jr. died in Denver on Sept. 7, 2024, age 90.
Jack was born in Denver on May 29, 1934, the oldest of three children of John T. Lappin Sr. and Roberta Louise Adams Lappin. He attended South High School and left school in 1951 to join the U.S. Navy, serving in San Diego as a dental technician....
John Carlton Young III
Sep 7, 2024
John was born and raised in Colorado Springs, a second generation native. He spent some time in Mississippi with his mother’s family while his father served in WWII. After the war, his grandfather, Judge Young, served two years as a presiding judge at the Nuremburg Tribunals. He is survived by his wife Claire and daughter Tricia.
He and Claire met at...
Mark Herrin
Sep 6, 2024
Mark Herrin passed away unexpectedly on September 6, 2024 in the Aspen, Colorado area.
He was born on November 13, 1963 to Leslie and Betty Herrin in Columbia, South Carolina. He was the youngest of 4 children. He met his future wife, Jean Jackson, in Normandy, France. They were married on July 4, 1998 in Monterey, California. Mark and Jean welcomed...
Richard Safe
Sep 6, 2024
Richard Safe, born January 21, 1954, passed, surrounded by his family on September 6, 2024.
Retiring as a captain, Rick spent 28 years helping his community through the Clear Creek County Sheriff’s Department by heading up rescue efforts and working on wildland fires.
He is survived by his wife Arla, son Jeff (Rachel), daughter Janel, grandchildren Zach, Aislynn, Colton, Tucker and brother...
Peter Kevin Fagan
Sep 6, 2024
Peter K. Fagan, 76, passed away September 6, 2024. Full obituary to follow.
Denise Darlene Scott
Sep 6, 2024
Denise Darlene Scott passed into the loving hands of our savior on September 6, 2024 at 6:45 in the morning. She is at peace after a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis and Diabetes.
Denise was a graduate of the University of Colorado, Denver, majoring in History. Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe, majoring in Museum Studies and graduate...
Wilma Joanne Lederhos
Sep 6, 2024
W. “Joanne” Lederhos, age 86, passed away peacefully in her home in Bailey, CO, on Friday, September 6th, 2024. Joanne, was an honored school teacher, with a master’s degree in education. She taught for 32 years, many in Jefferson County schools, and retired from Marshdale Elementary. Joanne was an avid gardener, a talented artist, and loved spending time with her...
Norlene Jane Hille
Sep 6, 2024
Norlene Jane Hille November 1, 1933 – September 6, 2024
Norlene Jane Hille, 90, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2024, at an assisted living center in Littleton, Colorado, following a brief illness, but after a long and fulfilling life.
Norlene was born on November 1, 1933, in Des Moines, Iowa to Ralph and Helen Miler . She attended schools in both...
Kevin Parnell
Sep 6, 2024
Kevin Parnell 1949-2024 Kevin Louis Parnell died at home Friday, September 6, 2024, after a recurrence of melanoma. Kevin was born at home to Cleo and Louis Parnell May 20, 1949, in Indianapolis, Indiana. The proud son of a nurse and a teacher, he grew up with a love of learning and a love of sports. In 1967, he attended...
Mark Henry Candelaria
Sep 6, 2024
Mark Henry Candelaria, 54, of Thornton, Colorado, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 6, 2024, surrounded by his family after a courageous fight with stage 4 lung cancer. Born on July 8, 1970, in Oakland, California, Mark lived a life full of love, adventure, and service.
A true Oakland original, Mark spent his teenage years as one of the first Guardian...
John Joseph Kane Jr.
Sep 6, 2024
John J. Kane Jr. aged 92 of Littleton, Colorado, passed away on 6 September 2024 at the Brookdale Senior Living Community in Greenwood Village, Colorado.
John was born on 7 February 1932 to John and Helen Kane in Jersey City, New Jersey. He enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps on 19 January 1951 and fought in the Korean War, earning two...
Brenda Lisbeth Brown
Sep 6, 2024
Brenda Lisbeth Brown, 79, of Cherry Hills Village, Colo., passed away peacefully on September 6th, 2024, with her daughters by her side.
Brenda was born in Storm Lake, Iowa to Dr. Russell William Brown and Jean Lucille Brown on December 26, 1944. Accompanied by her younger sister, she spent many childhood days on the lake swimming, ice skating and sailing on...
Janet Beth Reid
Sep 5, 2024
Janet Beth Reid, age 64, died at her home in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, on September 5, 2024 after an intense fight with cancer. She was born January 14, 1960, in Kansas City, Missouri. She was a graduate from Basic High School in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Janet played trumpet and guitar, wrote music and sang, and she performed in various bars in...
Edna Francis Vonfeldt
Sep 5, 2024
Edna Francis Vonfeldt, age 95, passed away peacefully at Brookdale Senior Living in Arvada Colorado, on September 5, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Frank Vonfeldt, Jr. and her youngest daughter Mary Kummet. Edna was survived by her son Dale Vonfeldt, daughters Jan Derrera and Linda Albright, nine grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren.
Edna...
Eugene Joseph Burns
Sep 5, 2024
Eugene Joseph Burns died September 5th 2024. He was 93.
Funeral service will be held at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, 19099 E Floyd Ave, Aurora, CO 80013 on September 12, 2024 at 10:30 a.m.
He is survived by his wife Gertrude Ann “Trudy” Lorenz Burns, two daughters, Margot (Henrik) and her sons, Jordan and Duncan; and Barbara (Steve) Krause and...
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