Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Jul 20, 2023

 

On the Passing of Our Beloved PJ 

 

Saying goodbye to our beloved PJ has been the hardest thing we have ever done. Palmer Joseph Hoyt was born November 10, 1981 and lived a full and fantastic 41 years until his unexpected passing on July 20, 2023.

 

Palmer was kind, thoughtful and inclusive.  He was always able...

Jul 20, 2023

Nancy Louise (Tepe) Sikora, 83, died of complications of Alzheimer’s on Thursday, July 20, 2023, at Peakview Assisted Living and Memory Care where she had been a resident for the last five years.  She was born June 5, 1940 in South Bend, Indiana, the daughter of Elmer and Ann Tepe. 

Nancy graduated from St. Joseph High School in South Bend...

Jul 19, 2023

 

Ken Hammond, 78, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2023, with his wife, Jo Hammond, and their beloved Golden Retriever, Remy, by his side.

Ken was a native Denverite and graduated from Aurora High School. He will lovingly be remembered by his children, Cary (Beth) Hammond and Jill Hammond, and their families, including three grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.  Ken...

Jul 19, 2023

Rodney Mark Jesienouski, age 73, was born on October 12, 1949, in Maddock, North Dakota, and passed away on July 19, 2023, in Denver, Colorado. He leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, and cherished memories.

Rodney's journey through life was filled with remarkable moments and accomplishments. He graduated from Cando High School in 1967, where he passionately played hockey...

Jul 19, 2023

William “Bill” Austin passed away on July 19, 2023 at the age of 78 after a short, but tough battle with cancer. He was born on February 17, 1945, and was the son of Roxie and Bill Austin. He spent his early childhood in Hot Springs, Arkansas with his two younger sisters Pat and Barb. Later, the family of five settled...

Jul 18, 2023

Joseph Edward McElroy, 94, passed peacefully at his home on Tuesday, July 18, 2023.  Born August 6, 1928 in Littleton, Colorado, he was raised in Littleton and graduated from Littleton High School in 1947 and went to college at Western State in Gunnison, Colorado.  He served in both the US Army and the US Naval Reserve. 

Joseph was a manager at American...

Jul 18, 2023

Jul 18, 2023

Myra Jean Beatty (née Mann) of Arvada Colorado born January 1st 1935 in her Grandparents home in Rawlings KS passed away July 18th at the age of 88.  She was the  oldest child  of Orville and Anne Mann. 

She  graduated from Goodland High School in 1952 and shortly thereafter  moved to Colorado to pursue her education in nursing. After graduating...

Jul 18, 2023

Abel Sanchez was born in Pueblo Colorado on August 7, 1951. Abel passed away peacefully at his home in Northglenn Colorado on July 18, 2023, at the age of 71.

He grew up in Craig Colorado and attended Moffat County High School. Abel moved to Denver Colorado at the age of 18 where he met and married Gloria Lopez. He...

Jul 17, 2023

Mary Jane Tommins Cramer:

A Child of God

 

Mary Jane Tommins Cramer, at age 100 and originally from Rockville Centre, NY, passed away on Monday, July 17, 2023 with her daughter Eileen by her side at Brookdale Meridian, Englewood, CO.

 

At the home of her grandparents in New York City, where her grandfather was a physician, Mary...

Jul 17, 2023

Chuck Bell passed away at his home in Arvada, Colorado at the age of 92, his hand being held by his loving and faithful wife, Arlene. His kind spirit and loving heart will be remembered by all who knew him.

 

Born in Madera, California, and raised in Chico, California he left to serve in the U.S. Airforce. He served...

Jul 17, 2023

 

Gregory Smith, 58, passed away peacefully and surrounded by his family on Monday, July 17, 2023. 

 

Greg was born on March 4, 1965 in Wayland, Michigan to Shirley and Lewis Smith. He attended Michigan State University and served in the United States Army. He eventually relocated to Denver, Colorado, which he came to call home.  Greg had a...

Jul 17, 2023

Thomas Jude Shafer Jr., (Tommy), age 55, died in his hometown of Denver, Colorado on July 17, 2023. He was a graduate of Montbello High School. After graduating he went on to serve the United States of America in the Air Force, where he had dreams of becoming a pilot. Tommy was always an ambitious individual, and after leaving the...

Jul 17, 2023

A man for all seasons A man for all reasonsA man among menLet's talk about how it all began.

The oldest of three handsome brothersBorn of a wonderful father and mother.Raised these brothers threeTo be independent and strong you see.

The Army called and served proudly and well,Driving big tanks was a story he'd many times tell.Training grounds for life's lessons no doubtThat's...

Jul 17, 2023

James F. Aper Sr. January 21, 1944 - July 17, 2023   We are sad to announce the loss of James Aper, Sr. Jim died peacefully on July 17th in Denver, Colorado. Jim was a wonderful and caring husband, father, grandfather and friend. He was born in Illinois to a family with 4 brothers and 1 sister. After visiting Colorado and falling in...

Jul 16, 2023

Gregory Donald Knudson, age 72, of Louisville, Colorado passed away on July 16, 2023, at home with his wife Jeanine by his side. A loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and dear friend; he was truly one of the good ones and the stars above are lucky to have him.

Greg was born November 8, 1950, in Devils Lake, North Dakota...

Jul 16, 2023

David Michael Garrison passed away peacefully on July 16, 2023 surrounded by his wife, son, daughter, and daughter-in-law.

David was born in Wichita, Kansas on June 10, 1943. He was the ninth of 10 children to parents Homer O. and Dorothy L. Garrison. He met his high school sweetheart Kathy at North High School and graduated in 1961. They married...

Jul 16, 2023

Suann Marie O’Connor, 69, of Denver, CO passed away on July 16, 2023.  Suann was born on August 12, 1953 in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin and moved to Denver at the age of 12.  She attended schools at Christ the King, St. Mary’s Academy, and University of Colorado.

Suann had a passion for the arts & entertainment, she enjoyed attending...