Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
James Anthony
Oct 26, 2022
James Michael Anthony was born to his parents, Mary and Winfred Anthony, on August 5, 1938, at a hospital in Los Angeles County, California, Jim lived on Catalina Island until his family moved to Phoenix, AZ, in 1946.
He graduated St. Mary’s Catholic high school in Phoenix Arizona in 1956. He then joined the Army, serving his...
Sherrill Morgan
Oct 25, 2022
Sherrill Novotny Morgan of Highlands Ranch, Colorado was the daughter of Ladislav Otto and Gladys Webert Novotny. Born in Marshalltown, Iowa, on October 14, 1936, she spent her early childhood in Marshalltown until the family’s move to Colorado Springs, Colorado in 1941.
Sherrill went to Colorado Springs High School and graduated in 1954. She enrolled at the...
Patricia Snow
Oct 25, 2022
Patricia “Patty” Ann Snow, 67, died at home while on hospice for cancer on October 25th, 2022.
Patty was born April 9th of 1955 in France due to her parent’s Katherine and Marvin Snow being stationed there during their service in the US Army.
Patty grew up in the Denver area before moving to Montrose, CO in...
Carolyn Kennedy
Oct 24, 2022
Carolyn Collins Kennedy passed away on October 24, 2022. She was born in Houston TX to Melvin Collins & Perlie Collins (Rush). Mother to Derrick Collins & Terrance Kennedy. grandmother to 11 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren & counting.
Carloyn was affectionately known as simply “Ma” to many. She would take in anyone who was in need of love or guidance and raise...
Mary Johnson
Oct 24, 2022
Our beloved Mary Johnson, age 77, of Centennial Colorado, passed away on October 24, 2022 after another extended battle with ovarian cancer.
Mary was born on October 20th to Frank and Eva Suke in Czechoslovakia. After Mary graduated from high school in Kenora Ontario, she went on to study Education at Windsor and Queens Universities.
In 1971,...
Lenora Flores
Oct 24, 2022
Lenora Ann Flores, age 60, died at the Suites of Parker on Monday October 24, 2022. The cause was Multiple Systems Atrophy.
Born October 28, 1961, she lived in Aurora, Colorado most of her life, near the end of her life she lived in Parker and Highlands Ranch. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and sister who...
Eugene "Gene" Reilly
Oct 24, 2022
Eugene “Gene” Peter Reilly, 77, of Highlands Ranch, Colorado, passed away peacefully at home on October 24, 2022, surrounded by loved ones. Gene tackled his recent cancer diagnosis like he dealt with many experiences in his life, he managed his illness with strength and courage, and wanted to spend as much time with loved ones as possible. His family...
Thomas Lirette
Oct 24, 2022
Survived by children John (Vicki) Lirette, Melissa (Randy) Heilman, Cheryl (Michael) Queen; grandchildren Melanie Lirette, Kayla Lirette, Leah Heilman, Gabrielle Queen, Aubrey Queen; siblings Richard (Dottie) Lirette, Kay (Steve) Williams, Barb (Jim) Raabe, Liz Mudry. Preceded in death by wife Margaret A. Lirette; sister Paula Fletcher. Rosary Tuesday, November 1, 2022, 7:00 pm. Funeral Service Wednesday, November 2, 2022,...
Douglas Sims
Oct 24, 2022
Born in Quincy, Illinois in 1946, and raised on his family’s grain and livestock farm, Douglas Dean Sims was the oldest of four children, born to Dean and Mary Jane Sims. As with many farm boys, the 4H program and Future Farmers of America both played an important role in his childhood. After graduating high-school in 1964 Doug attended...
Sarah Fenner
Oct 24, 2022
Sarah Kinkead Fenner, 90, of Littleton, Colorado passed away peacefully on October 24, 2022. She was born to the late William Charles Kinkead and Gertrude Palmer Kinkead on June 11, 1932 in Worthington, Minnesota.
Sarah married Thomas Clark Fenner Sr., June 23, 1951. They were married for 66 years and after many moves between South Dakota, Minnesota...
Charles "Chuck" Pettet
Oct 23, 2022
Charles Pettet (better known as “Chuck” to all who knew him) was born on July 7, 1955 in St. Louis, Missouri to parents N. Earl and Jeanette Pettet. Then, in 1960, shortly after the birth of his youngest brother Jim, the family relocated to Littleton, Colorado where all four boys grew into young men attending church, playing sports, and...
Patricia Anderson
Oct 23, 2022
Patricia Annabelle Anderson, age 68, died at Garden Terrace Alzheimer's Center of Excellence at Aurora on October 23, 2022.
Born November 24, 1953 in Denver Colorado. She lived in Centennial. She worked for Dex yellow pages until retiring in 2012. Patricia was a member of Vertical Church of Colorado.
Pat...
Guadalupe Cardona
Oct 23, 2022
Guadalupe R. Cardona, age 73, of Commerce City, Colorado passed away on October 23, 2022. He was born on July 2, 1949 in Sterling, Colorado to Alvaro L. and Maria R. Cardona.
Guadalupe will be remembered for his skills as a gardener, and for the pride he took in his rose garden. He also had interests in...
Margaret Pitton
Oct 23, 2022
Margaret Ann Pitton, age 94, passed away on October 23rd, 2022 in Lakewood CO. She was born in Denver, CO. to Michael and Susie (Assunta) Lamirato, on May 4th 1928, and was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years William Pitton.
She was born into a loving Italian family, the second oldest of...
Adam Nagle
Oct 23, 2022
The community lost a source of light on Sunday, October 23, 2022 when Adam J. Nagle passed away at home. A master educator, Adam taught humanities to his beloved seventh and eighth graders at Challenge Magnet School where he served as the middle school social studies coordinator. He inspired students to think creatively, grow as collaborators, challenge their own...
Ltc David Walters, Sr. (Ret)
Oct 23, 2022
David, 83, was born in Fairplay, Colorado and raised in Alma. His family moved to Brighton where they farmed much of what is known now as DIA. He graduated from Brighton High School (1957) and Colorado State University (1961) where he was a member of the ROTC, Cattle Judging Team, and Phi Kappa Tau fraternity. He married Lorna A....
Gail Echtenkamp
Oct 22, 2022
Gail Lynn Echtenkamp was born February 9, 1954 to Max and Claire Haug. Growing up Gail was a part of one of the oldest families in Arvada, CO and enjoyed being a part of the Arvada community. Gail went through Arvada’s schools graduating from Arvada High School in 1972. She then went to the University of Northern Colorado to...
Carol Harding
Oct 22, 2022
Carol Lee Harding, 78, died at her home in Aurora on Saturday October 22, 2022. She died of complications from COPD.
Born on January 9th, 1944 in Denver Colorado. Growing up her family lived in both Colorado and Nebraska. She worked as a bakery manager in Aurora where she met her husband, James Harding. Carol was a loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother,...
Harold Plude
Oct 22, 2022
Harold R. Plude passed away peacefully at his home on October 22, 2022, at the age of 74. He was a loving husband, father, brother and friend.
Harold proudly served his Country in the US Marine Corps, including 2 tours in Vietnam.
He is survived by his loving wife Sandi, son Michael and wife Denise,...
Mary Jo Boryla
Oct 22, 2022
Mary Jo Boryla passed away peacefully in her home on October 22, 2022, surrounded by those who loved her and cared for her. Her strong faith in God gave her courage to fight and battle cancer for many years. Mary Jo never lost her will to live, which was evidenced in her smile and her constant positive attitude.
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