Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Betty Unfug
Jan 19, 2023
Betty Adele Unfug May 5, 1927 - January 19, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Betty Unfug, beloved mother of Kathy Hatch, Charlie Unfug and Karen Monfort, grandmother of 10, great grandmother of 22 and great great grandmother of 2. Betty was lovingly known as "Hossi" by all who knew and...
David "Chris" Chandler
Jan 19, 2023
David Christopher Chandler, age 71, affectionally known as Chris, peacefully passed away at his home in Brighton, CO on January 19, surrounded by loved ones. Chris was passionate about being outside with the warm sun rays on his face, he enjoyed the roar of a classic V8 motor, and was an avid lover of food. Some of Chris's favorite...
James Tuffield
Jan 19, 2023
Jim is survived by his wife of 37 years, Diane (Lowe) Tuffield
He was the 4th child of Jerry and Charlie Tuffield who preceded him in death. He will be greatly missed by his six siblings, Chuck, Jerry (Walker), Bobby (Kirchner), John, Jackie (Lewis), and Terry (Tuck).
Jim attended St. Vincent de Paul...
John Karns
Jan 19, 2023
On Thursday January 19, 2023 John Miller Karns, loving husband and father of three, grandfather of seven and great grandfather of four died at the age of 84 in the arms of his devoted wife. John was born May 10, 1938, to John D. and Gladys M. Karns. He grew up in Des Moines, IA and attended Iowa State...
Wilson "Willie" Williams
Jan 18, 2023
On Wednesday, January 18, 2023, Wilson Wilton “Willie” Williams of Highlands Ranch, CO passed away at the age of 87.
Willie was born on August 22, 1935 in Glendive, MT to Newell E. and Lillian D. Williams. He graduated from Montana State University (then Montana State College) in 1958 with a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering. He...
Lydia Chelf
Jan 18, 2023
Lydia Chelf of Aurora, Colorado, passed away Wednesday, January 18th, 2023 at the age of 83.
A Celebration of Lydia’s life will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 18, at First Presbyterian Church, 1585 Kingston St, 80010, Aurora, CO.
She was born February 19th, 1939, at Fort Rosencranz, San Diego, CA, to Robert and...
Edwin Mangelsen
Jan 18, 2023
Edwin (Ed) Mangelsen was born Oct. 8, 1938 in Central City, NE. He passed from this world January 18, 2023 at his home in Omaha, NE. He graduated from the University of Nebraska with a degree in Agricultural Engineering & used his skills throughout his life. He was preceded in death by wife Ann, son Russell Tarver, his parents...
Elaine Makley
Jan 18, 2023
Elaine Stella Makley, born August 14th 1939, passed away peacefully in Denver, Colorado on January 18th 2023, she was 83 years old.
She is survived by her six children, Sharon Gentry, Leon Edley, Charissa Saverio, Ashton Charles, Byron Dorkins, and Charlaine Thet. Elaine is also survived by her twelve loving grandchildren.
Born in Malaysia, growing...

Shirley Karabatsos
Jan 18, 2023
Shirley Elizabeth (Anderson) Karabatsos, beloved wife of Nick Karabatsos, died Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at her home in Denver, Colorado. She was 87 years old. Shirley was born on July 12, 1935 to Hilding and Olga Anderson in Evansville, Minnesota. Due to the death of her mother, Olga, from childbirth related complications, she was raised by her maternal Grandparents’...
Robert Holifield
Jan 17, 2023
Robert “Bob” Lee Holifield was born on December 21, 1946 in Denver, Colorado. He passed away peacefully at his home in Thornton, Colorado on January 17th, 2023 at the age of 76. He was the son of Julius Ernest Holifield and Ida Ruth (Lietzke) Holifield.
Bob went on to join the Navy on January 27, 1964 at...
Elise Baca
Jan 17, 2023
Elise Adelina Baca, 94 years old, was born on February 7, 1928, in Roy, New Mexico, and granted her angels wings at home in Thornton, Colorado on January 17, 2023.
She devoted much of her time and energy as a caregiver to her grandchildren. For many years, Elise enjoyed traveling to Central City and Blackhawk to gamble...
Elgene Roper
Jan 17, 2023
Elgene Beth Roper was born October 11, 1925 to Henry and Susanna Sattler in Dante, SD. She passed away peacefully Tuesday January 17, 2023 at the age of 97. She lived for nearly a century and had a long and fulfilling life surrounded by loved ones and dear friends.
Elgene grew up in South Dakota with siblings...
Maryann Teto
Jan 17, 2023
Maryann Teto, 77, passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home in Commerce City on January 17, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 19, 1945, to Rubin and Margie Fellin of Denver. She graduated from Adams City High School.
She married Domenic Teto on January 24, 1976. Her children were Michael (Kathy)...
Carlton Floyd
Jan 16, 2023
Dr. Carlton J. Floyd DDS MS of Aurora, Colorado passed away on January 16, 2023, at the age of 76.
Dr. Floyd is survived by his two daughters, Adrienne D. Floyd and Carolyn J. Floyd (Aurora, CO); his mother Rosa Lee Floyd (Aurora, CO); three brothers Leonard Floyd (Silver Springs, MA), Kenneth Floyd (Denver, CO) and Timothy...
Martin Cabral
Jan 16, 2023
Martin A Cabral was a wonderful and devoted man who loved all things Disney. His family has many fond and exciting memories of magical times spent at Disneyland in every season over many years. We will cherish these memories in our hearts forever.
Martin was an avid Raider fan. Proudly boasting that he saw the team through...
Ronald Lies
Jan 16, 2023
Ronald Eugene Lies passed away at age 74 on January 16, 2023 at Collier Hospice in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. He was born in Wichita, Kansas on November 5,1948 at St. Francis Hospital, the second of five children born to Albert & Mary Ann (Steichen) Lies. He attended St. Patrick Grade School, Notre Dame High School (Bishop Carroll) and Sacred...

Shirley Bonner
Jan 16, 2023
Shirley Mae Bonner, age 93, died in her home in Denver, CO on January 16, 2023. She was a graduate of North High School. She enjoyed putting Jigsaw puzzles together, painting, and drawing. Shirley devoted her life to being a Mom of 6 children. She was preceded in death by her Parents Mary and Abner McClimans, her Husband Edward...
Carol Hazelton
Jan 15, 2023
Ester Carol Hazelton, born March 1st 1947 died in a car accident January 15, 2023 at 6pm. Ester went by her middle name Carol and was born in Lexington, TN. She is survived by her two brothers, four children (two boys and two girls), twelve grandchildren, five step-grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and one great-grandchild still in the oven. Ester always...
Kondylo Giannoutsos
Jan 15, 2023
Kondylo (Kremidas) Giannoutsos fell asleep in the Lord on Sunday, January 15, 2023 in Denver, CO. She was 89 years old having lived a full and beautiful life. She was born in the village of Spartochori in Lefkada, Greece on a beautiful little island called Meganisi to her parents Mavreta and Spiropano Kremidas and lived there for her first 30...
Paul Bucholz Jr.
Jan 15, 2023
Paul Eugene Bucholz Jr was born to Paul Eugene Bucholz Sr and Claribel Bucholz on May 19th, 1958, in Oil City, PA. He was the eldest of four children. The family moved to Denver, CO in 1963 and Paul remained there the rest of his life.
He was preceded in death by his father. He is survived...
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