Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Samuel Lucero

Samuel Lucero

Mar 31, 2023

Our father Samuel Daniel Lucero left this world on March 31st, 2023, at the age of 73. He will be sadly missed and will always hold a place in our hearts. Dad passed away at his home after a fierce battle with cancer. Our dad fought a good fight and won. There will be a funeral at St. Catherine’s...

Jeffrey Obourn

Jeffrey Obourn

Mar 31, 2023

Jeffrey (Jeff) T. Obourn, 65, of Greenwood Village, Colorado, peacefully passed the morning of Friday, March 31, 2023. Jeff was born on January 6, 1958, in San Diego, California and 30 days later moved to Colorado where he would spend the majority of his life. He attended Littleton High School in Littleton, Colorado (1976) and then received his bachelor's degree...

Janice Koons

Janice Koons

Mar 31, 2023

Janice Sue Koons was born on March, 17, 1944 ☘️ in Cheyenne Wells, CO to Leona & Forrest Book. Shortly after her & her family moved to Aurora, CO where she eventually attended Central High School & soon after was married to her first Husband & welcomed her first born-Charles (Chuck) Ray Britton (1962). Five years later, she welcomed her...

Nicky Macaluso

Nicky Macaluso

Mar 30, 2023

Nicky Joe Macaluso, age 67 died at Anschutz Hospital, Denver, CO on Thursday, March 30, 2023.  The cause of death was COPD.

Nick was born February 10, 1956, to  William and Melva Macaluso   The Dalles, Oregon. Nick lived most of his life in Denver, Colorado, however he and his family also lived in Desloge, Missouri where he...

John "Jr" Ratliff

John "Jr" Ratliff

Mar 30, 2023

John “JR” William Ratliff passed away March 30, 2023.  He died peacefully in his Denver home surrounded by family.  John is survived by his significant other Linda Leonard; his sisters Shirley McBroom; Debbie Lynn (Brad) Hunt; nieces Traci Butzen; Toni Lynn Pascal; nephew-in-law Bob Butzen and great-niece Tristan Butzen. Preceding him in death are his parents Alvin “Bud” and...

Clarice Oliva

Clarice Oliva

Mar 30, 2023

Clarice Oliva, age 91, passed away peacefully with her daughter at her side, on March 30, 2023. She was born in Worcester, MA on April 26, 1931. She graduated from Nursing school in1952 and received her 4-year BS degree in nursing in 1997.

She was pleasant to all, a real pleaser, a wonderful mother and dedicated wife....

Merrill Fie

Merrill Fie

Mar 30, 2023

Merrill Robert Fie was born in a small farming community in Little Rock, Iowa on July 3, 1928, to D. Lyle and Minnie L. Fie.  From his humble beginning through hard work and determination, Merrill was able to fulfill his dreams.  As a teenager Merrill had a newspaper route and owned/operated the movie theater in George, Iowa.  Merrill attended...

Mary Ratliff

Mary Ratliff

Mar 30, 2023

On March 30, 2023, Mary "Shirleen" Ratliff passed away peacefully surrounded lovingly by family, in her Denver home at the age of 94. Shirleen is survived by her daughter Shirley McBroom; stepdaughter Debbie Lynn (Brad) Hunt; granddaughters Traci Butzen, Toni Lynn Pascal; grandson-in-law Bob Butzen and great granddaughter Tristan Butzen.  Her son, John “JR” (Linda) Ratliff, survived his mother...

Irene Coleman

Irene Coleman

Mar 30, 2023

Irene Marie Uyhely Coleman, 98 years old, died at Cadence of Aurora on March 30, 2023. Irene lived a long and beautiful life.

Irene was born June 19, 1924 in Berwick, PA, to John Uyhely and Annia Percher Uyhely. She lived in Europe, Spain, and Italy. She was able to travel with her husband while he was...

Francis Archuleta

Francis Archuleta

Mar 29, 2023

Francis “Floyd” Archuleta (64) of Denver, CO passed away on March 29, 2023 surrounded by family. Francis fondly known as Floyd was born to Juan Paul and Adela Archuleta on April 29,1958 in Denver, CO

Floyd is survived by his brothers Micheal (Gloria), Duane (Margaret), and Willie, his sisters Florence and Martha, several nieces, nephews, cousins, and...

Stuart Melvin

Stuart Melvin

Mar 29, 2023

Stuart Melvin, 90, passed away March 29, 2023, in Thornton, CO.

He lived in Ashland and Hurley, Wisconsin growing up. He was raised by Roy and Lucille Melvin, both educators. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin in Madison with a degree in Finance and Business. He moved to Colorado and went to work in the Banking...

Richard William Kastanek

Richard William Kastanek

Mar 29, 2023

Rich, age 66, passed away peacefully at his home in Highlands Ranch on March 29, 2023.  He was a graduate of Boulder High School.  He went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Metropolitan State University.  He worked for 31 years in the Oil and Gas industry before retiring in 2016.

He met his...

Terry Wasley

Terry Wasley

Mar 28, 2023

Terry Wasley, 82, of Lakewood, Colorado passed into Heaven on March 28, 2023. He was born February 26, 1941 in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, to Olga and Nestor Wasley.

Terry was a beloved husband, father, and friend. He was the most kind, gentle, and generous man. Terry had a great sense of humor- having nicknames for all, and...

Dennis Vogel

Dennis Vogel

Mar 28, 2023

“Dennis "Denny" Lee Vogel

Passed away March 28, 2023. Born May 15, 1948 to Bob and Vera Vogel. He lived and graduated from Kimball, Neb. before entering the Army and went over seas. He loved fishing and gardening. He is survived by his daughter Stacey and her mother Tammy, his wife Janet and her son Jason....

Marilyn Jakaitis

Marilyn Jakaitis

Mar 28, 2023

Marilyn M. Jakaitis (nee Roubik), age 91, formerly of Chicago’s south side Mt. Greenwood neighborhood passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 28, 2023. Beloved wife of 57 years to the love of her life the late Leo J. Jakaitis, retired CPD.  Loving mother of Karen (Ronald) Harms and to the late Michael “Jake” retired CFD (Cathie) Jakaitis.  Grandmother to...

Jane Kopp

Jane Kopp

Mar 27, 2023

On March 27, 2023, Jane Baltzell Kopp passed away peacefully at rest in her home. Although her body succumbed to the effects of cancer, her immortal spirit still inspires the many people who knew and loved her.

Jane was born on March 13, 1935, in El Paso, Texas, to Virginia Gist Baltzell and Lawrence Alpheus Baltzell. Her...

Marie Mcgrath

Marie Mcgrath

Mar 27, 2023

Marie G. McGrath, nee Dolan, was born on April 20, 1929, in Brooklyn, NY, and died on March 27, 2023, in Littleton, CO, just short of her 94th birthday. Marie completed her education during WWII at Notre Dame Academy High School and College on Staten Island, majoring in French, minoring in psychology, and playing basketball. Her first job was...

Colleen Hinds

Colleen Hinds

Mar 26, 2023

Colleen Michele Hinds, 51, of Aurora, Colorado, passed away Sunday, March 26, 2023 at Parker Adventist Hospital with her family at her side.  Colleen was born January 22, 1972 in Princeton, British Columbia, Canada, the daughter of Robert and Janet Lorenzen Eslick.  Colleen married Robert T. Hinds June 15th, 2002 in San Carlos, Mexico.  Colleen is survived by her...

Robert "Bob" Challacombe

Robert "Bob" Challacombe

Mar 26, 2023

Bob was born on a farm in Scranton, Kansas. The son of Richard Challacombe and Mae Martin. He was the 5th child of what would eventually be 6 children. He enjoyed baseball and track in high school, served in the Navy in WWII, and retired from the Colorado Dept. of Revenue. Survived by children Ken (Ruth), Carol (Lynn), Duane...

William Wozow

William Wozow

Mar 26, 2023

William (Bill) Robert Wozow, aged 80, left this earth on March 26, 2023 after a wonderful evening with his family that he adored. He was born July 20, 1942 to David and Mabel Irene (Sjostrom) Wozow in Newport, Washington. In 1962 he married Ruth Ann Neal and began their beautiful family.

As very young boys, Bill and...