Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Feb 8, 2023

Robert Lee Martin II, aged 97 passed away February 8, 2023. He is survived by sons Robert Lee Martin III, John S Martin, daughter Marian L Martin, grand-daughter Tanya (Dana) Martin Yee, and great grandson, Jake Ryan Trefry. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 64 years, Virginia Martin. He was born February 15, 1925 to Edgar...

Feb 8, 2023

Linda Maloney Knighton, 85, of Centennial Colorado passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on February 8, 2023. Born in Rochester, New York she attended The Master’s School before attending Mount Holyoke College. Though a native of the Northeast, she and her husband of 53 years, Andy, sought a life together in Colorado where they raised three children, Michael Philips,...

Feb 7, 2023

Thomas T. Grimshaw, age 90, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, after a lengthy challenge with Alzheimer’s.

Tom is survived by his beloved wife Colette, Sons, Scott, Steve (Wendy)

Shane (Kimberly) and daughters Lynn Shaw, Lisa, (Tony) Fox, as well as eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

Born in Minneapolis, Tom...

Feb 7, 2023

Phyllis Ann Arnold, 94, our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away peacefully February 7, 2023, surrounded by her family.

Phyllis was born November 20, 1928, in Starkweather, North Dakota to Esther Johanna Dahlstrom and Arthur Palmer Erickstad.

Phyllis grew up in Starkweather, a town and farming community in northeast North Dakota, and experienced...

Feb 7, 2023

Robert Stephen Vincent Pitiak, 76, of Commerce City, since 2005, passed away Tuesday February 7, 2023.

Born in Philadelphia to Steven Pitiak and Ruth Shupshinskas Pitiak Sneath. He was raised in South Amboy and was a 1964 graduate of Sayreville High School.

Robert served as an Army Aviation Officer from 1965 to 1977; Vietnam Veteran....

Feb 7, 2023

Sharie Dalene Butler, age 81, died peacefully in her home in Golden, Colorado on February 7, 2023.  She was born on May 21, 1941, in Council Bluffs, Iowa and lived in Malvern, Iowa until she was 12.  Then, her family moved to Denver, Colorado where she attended Berkeley Elementary, Skinner Junior High and North High Schools.

After graduation...

Feb 7, 2023

David Allen Wells, age 69, died in his home in Arvada on February 7th, 2023.  He was a graduate of John F Kennedy Highschool.  He served in the Navy and was honorably discharged January 1976.  Mr.  Wells worked for Stewart and Stevenson for 39 years.

He was lover of fishing, boating, music and playing his guitar. He...

Feb 6, 2023

Mary Ruth Forbes 1926 – 2023 Denver - passed away peacefully on February 6, 2023, at the age of 96.

She was predeceased by her loving husband Emmerson Edmond Forbes, her (deceased) daughter Stephanie Garcia, surviving daughter Yvonne Medina, and son Randall Forbes; her surviving 5 grandchildren Richard Garcia, Jeri Garcia, Bridget Medina, Davina Garcia, Joy Medina;...

Feb 6, 2023

Our family sadly lost a wife, mother, sister, grandmother and friend. On Monday, February 6th, 2023  she peacefully passed away at home surrounded by family. Her contributions to the lives of many including Marketing executive, hospice volunteer, Denver Press Club, City Club and many other organizations in the Denver area.

Sharon is survived by her loving husband...

Feb 6, 2023

Charles J. Sonnen II (Chuck), age 88, passed away peacefully on 2/6/23. Born in St. Paul, MN on 6/12/34 to Robert and Abby Sonnen, his years in Minnesota instilled a lifelong love of the water.  His family moved to Denver in his teens, where he met his high school sweetheart, Mary Ann Halloran.  After graduating from Regis High School...

Feb 5, 2023

Christopher William Harmon, age 53, of Brighton, Colorado passed away Sunday February 5, 2023, at home.

Chris was born December 10, 1969, to Jack and Mary (Howard) Harmon of Moro, Illinois. He was a graduate of the 1989 class of Overland High School in Aurora, Colorado. He is a veteran of the Iraqi...

Feb 5, 2023

Vern was born to Albert and Catherine Helbig on December 14, 1926, in St. Paul, Minnesota. He grew up in St. Paul and graduated from Humboldt high school. He enlisted in the Navy in 1944 and served his country in World War II as the cook on the USS Glacier in the South Pacific. After the war, he attended baking school...

Feb 4, 2023

Larry Joseph Idol, born on February,1,1947/CO, and baptized in the Catholic church, now rests with his parents, Alma (nee Zoellner), MO/CO & Joseph Idol, MO/CO, and his only sibling, David Idol, CO/ILL.

In his 76 years, he left his mark:  Thomas Jefferson high school 1961-65, Mesa College 1965, USAF April-June,1966, and Ottawa University 1966-70. Employed from his teens...

Feb 4, 2023

Theresa Sophie Kovacs passed away peacefully on February 4, 2023, at the age of 88.

She was born in Hungary in 1934 and survived the aftermath of World War II with her parents, four siblings and other family. She met the love of her life at age 16 and they have been together ever since. Together they...

Feb 4, 2023

William Lee "Bill" Glenn, 95, of Lakewood, passed away February 4, 2023. He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Reva and brother, Leon. Bill worked many years as an appliance repairman for GE. He is survived by his children: Darwin (Sheri) and Darrell (Vicki), grandson, Nick (Cortney) Patston and great grandson, Crosby Patston. Also surviving are numerous nieces,...

Feb 4, 2023

Ethel Mae Tindall died on February 4, 2023 at Parker Adventist Hospital surrounded by family and friends. She was born in Canfield, Colorado in 1944 to Ellen and Earl Williams. Ethel was a wife, mother, homemaker, teacher’s aide, gardener and volunteer. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Dave; her sons David, Don, and Steve; her grandchildren...

Feb 4, 2023

Judith Kay Berger, age 81, of Golden, Colorado passed away on February 4, 2023. She was born on April 18, 1941 in Logansport, Indiana to Lester and Esther Campbell.

Judith graduated from North High School before attending college at Regis University. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree. She went on to become an Executive...

Feb 4, 2023

Larry Joseph Idol, born on February,1, 1947/CO, and baptized in the Catholic church, now rests with his parents, Alma (nee Zoellner), MO/CO & Joseph Idol, MO /CO, and his only sibling, David Idol, CO/ILL.

 In his 76 years, he left his mark:  Thomas Jefferson high school 1961-65, Mesa College 1965, USAF April-June,1966, and Ottawa University 1966-70. Employed from his teens to...

Feb 3, 2023

Stephen Louis Boland began blazing his trail September 3, 1989 in Denver Colorado, The Mile High City. Sadly, His next journey began February 3, 2023. Stephen was full of vim, vigor, and vitality. He lit up every room he entered and the lives of those he met all throughout his life. He was so passionate and intense,...

Feb 3, 2023

Horst Karlheinz Lambrecht, 89, a long-time resident of Boulder, Colorado, and most recently of Louisville, Colorado, passed away in the early morning of Friday, February 3, 2023. He was born May 3, 1933, in Alt Blessin, Germany (now Stary Błeszyn, Poland) to Wilhelm and Emma (Hildebrandt) Lambrecht. He grew up helping on the family farm and later his uncle's...