Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Jan 30, 2025

Jonathan Drobnitch, 84, of Broomfield, Colorado entered eternal rest with the lord on Thursday, January 30th, 2025. Jonathan was born on November 2, 1940 to John and Josephine Drobnitch in Eaton, Colorado.

Jonathan graduated from Eaton High School and had several different careers during his lifetime: US Army Soldier, salesperson, professional truck driver, and fitness instructor.

Jonathan married the love of his...

Jan 30, 2025

Daniel Ritchie was born on September 19, 1931 in China Grove, North Carolina at the beginning of the Great Depression to parents who ran a farm implement store. He was a restless child and adolescent, bored in school but infinitely curious. When he was 15 years old, he told his father that he was going to drop out of high...

Jan 30, 2025

Doroteo "Dale" Ignacio Maes Jr. passed away at his home on January 30, 2025 at the age of 89. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends. 

A Celebration of his Life will be held on Friday, March 7, 2025 at 10am at Horan & McConaty Funeral Home in Thornton. A reception will follow immediately after the service.

Jan 30, 2025

Patricia Ward passed away on January 30, 2025, in Lakewood, Colorado, at the age of 86. She was born in Philadelphia, PA on September 17, 1938, to Joseph and Elsie Klutsch. Pat leaves behind her husband of 65 years, Robert Ward; sons Kirk (Erica) and Glenn Ward; granddaughters Sophia and Ava Ward; nieces Diane and Tina Dunne; grandnephew Reeve Dunne...

Jan 30, 2025

William Easler was born on November 30, 1932, to the union of William Leroy Easler and Viola Richardson, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was the third of five children. He was raised with a sister Berdina and brothers Robert, Leroy and Ted. In 1950 William graduated from Bok Vocational School. After graduating from High School William enlisted into the Air Force...

Jan 30, 2025

Ernie OJ Pelech went to the lord on January 30, 2025. He died peacefully in his sleep at the age of 92. 

Ernie is survived by his loving wife Patricia of 55 years; and his children, Kevin (Marilyn), Jeff, and Scott (Sarah). His grandchildren Molly, William, Sophia, Nicholas and Oscar. His sisters-in-law Anne Pelech and Jan Taylor, brothers-in-law Dennis (Happy), Edward...

Jan 29, 2025

Alvin L. Duffy

10/11/1929 - 01/29/2025

Mr. Duffy, known as Duffy, passed away peacefully in Arvada, Colorado at the age of 95. He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley, and was survived by 3 daughters, 3 Grandchildren, 8 Great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. 

A memorial service will be held on Monday, March 17th, @ 1 pm, Fort Logan National Cemetery...

Jan 29, 2025

James “Jim” Miller passed away early in the morning on January 29th, 2025, after a difficult battle with cancer in his lungs at the age of 75.

Jim is preceded in death by his father Douglas Miller, his mother Mary Call Miller, his brothers Douglas Jr. and Michael Miller, and sister-in-law Cindy Krumeich Miller. He is survived by his wife, Carol...

Jan 29, 2025

John Roger Strasheim was born on April 17, 1944 and raised in Kimball, Nebraska by Alex and Elizabeth Strasheim. He grew up with three brothers: Larry, Wes and Gene, and three sisters: Janet (Simone), Kathey and Helen. He was the second to youngest of the seven children. 

John completed his undergraduate degree in Accounting at the University of Wyoming and graduated...

Jan 29, 2025

Dorothy Mae Pendleton, 90, of Westminster passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. Dorothy is preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Walter, her parents, Ann Bender and Francis Casey, her brother, John Michael Casey, and son-in-law, Lee Ogden. She is survived by her three children Geraldine (George) Ventura, James (Linda) Pendleton, and Mary Ogden. She is also...

Jan 29, 2025

Lucille A. Schaefer of Lakewood, Colorado passed away on January 29, 2025 at the age of 98.  Beloved Mother and grandmother.

A Recitation of the Rosary will be held on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 11:00AM followed by the Funeral Mass at 11:30PM both at Notre Dame Catholic Church, 2190 South Sheridan Boulevard, Denver, Colorado. Interment will follow at 1:00PM at...

Jan 29, 2025

Luis "Lou" Lopez Jr., age 81, died in his home in Thornton on January 29, 2025. He was a graduate of North High School, Class of 1961. He married his high school sweetheart, Pat, in 1967. He was a phone technician for 30+ years at Mountain Bell/AT&T.

Lou was an avid golfer. He also enjoyed bowling, fishing and tennis. Other hobbies...

Jan 28, 2025

On January 28, 2025, Dale Edwin Bates left us here on earth to join his beloved wife, Marlene, who complained to him that he hadn’t been doing the laundry correctly in her absence.

Dale was born on April 12, 1935, to Clarence Bates and Belle Bates Rankin, the youngest of seven in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania. Even though he grew up during the...

Jan 28, 2025

Jan 28, 2025

Joann Clara (Gebhart) Lauber, 72, a resident of Aurora, CO, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, in her home.

She was born September 5, 1952 in Miles City, Montana, the daughter of Donald and Mildred (Bowar) Gebhart. She spent ten years in Miles City before the family moved to Miller, South Dakota. The family spent less than a year in...

Jan 28, 2025

Jan 28, 2025

Draden Hoover passed from this life on January 28, 2025. A blazing presence of light, warmth, and joy, he will be sorely missed. 

Throughout his life, Draden couldn’t help but bring laughter to those around him, always ready to crack a joke or act silly. He was multifaceted, excelling in so many areas of life. Many people knew him as a...

Jan 28, 2025

Kevin Patrick Kerr was born to James and Elizabeth (Betty) Kerr October 24,1952. Kevin was one of eight children and is survived by his siblings, Jim (Patt McCarthy), Bob, Kris (Bill Staeger), Jan, Tim (Sue Shea) and Brian (Julie Shea) and numerous nieces and nephews, cousins and friends. Kevin attended Blessed Sacrament Grade School and Machebeuf High School where he...

Jan 27, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Toni Marie Ricks, who left this world on January 27, 2025, at the age of 55, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on November 30, 1969, in Denver, Colorado, Toni was a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, who touched the lives of many with her kindness and...

Jan 27, 2025

Christine Espiritu, age 87, died in her hometown of Arvada, Colorado on January 27, 2025, She was born in Brighton Colorado and at the age of 25 met and married Ruben Espiritu. She was an Air Force wife and traveled the world including Okinawa, Germany, Florida, Wyoming and then settling in Denver, Colorado.

She is survived by her two daughters Lisa...