Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Dave Keenan

Dave Keenan

Oct 9, 2022

We sadly announce the passing of Ralph David Keenan, more commonly known as Dave or Papa Dave, on October 9th 2022. Preceding him in death were his parents, Ralph and Betty Keenan, Sister Patricia Keenan and daughter Megan Keenan. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Toni Keenan, daughters Kellie Hickman, Cindy Cole ( Jim ), Joanne...

Ronald Love

Ronald Love

Oct 8, 2022

Ronald Bruce Love (Ron/Pops) of Northglenn passed away on October 8, 2022 at the age of 85.  He died peacefully in his home.   Born on October 2, 1937 in Chicago Illinois, he was the son of George and Mary Love.  Ron has shared the last 40 years with his Love, June Hood.  He is the Father of Karen,...

Darrell "Dean" Jenkins

Darrell "Dean" Jenkins

Oct 8, 2022

Darrell Dean Jenkins

July 9, 1935 - October 8, 2022

Born in Sedgwick, Colorado to Harold L. and Mabel M. Jenkins.

Survived by his children James (Nancy), Sheila McGee (Michael), and their mother, Ellen Monasmith; his stepsons Kevin Yeanoplos (Julie), Karl Yeanoplos (Jo), and Paul Yeanoplos; seven grandchildren and great grandchildren. He is...

Pasquale "Pat" Santaniello

Pasquale "Pat" Santaniello

Oct 8, 2022

Pasquale “Pat” Santaniello, of Lakewood, Colorado, passed peacefully at home on October 8, 2022.

Pat was born on April 9, 1948, in Brooklyn, NY to Pasquale Santaniello and Marietta Delchambre. Pat is survived by his wife, Janet; three sons, Paul, Jim, and Charles; and five grandchildren, Steven, Jackson, Emerson, Brooklyn, and Elise. He is survived by his...

Susie Atencio

Susie Atencio

Oct 8, 2022

Susanna Sedalia Atencio passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on October 8th, 2022, after a short battle with cancer.  She was born on July 31, 1933 in Wheatland, Wyoming to John and Antonia Sanchez.  She was affectionately called Susie by everyone that knew her, and she knew no strangers.  Susie was the middle child of thirteen siblings,...

Anthony Lucci

Anthony Lucci

Oct 8, 2022

Anthony Lucci, age 76, died at Lutheran Hospital onOctober 8th, after a courageous couple of weeks by living with multiple fractured ribs.  He was a very stoic guy.

Anthony was born September 6th, 1946, the eldest of 4 children.  He attended St. Catherine's grade school and Mount Carmel High School.  He then obtained a degree in Philosphy...

Richard Gawlik

Richard Gawlik

Oct 8, 2022

Richard Michael Gawlik (Dick) 85 of Centennial, Colorado, went home to be with the Lord on October 8, 2022 surrounded by family. His amazing life will forever be cherished by his wife Linda Krumme Snow, his daughter Leslie Gawlik Abel, his stepson Adam Townsend Snow (Kahea), three grandchildren Jason Abel, Jacklyn Abel, Kaimana Snow, and his brother Gerald Paul...

Andrea Montoya-Wells

Andrea Montoya-Wells

Oct 7, 2022

Andrea “Andi” Montoya-Wells was a caring mother, daughter, granddaughter, sister, and friend. She left this world suddenly on October 7, 2022 in Chicago, IL. She was born to Fidel “Butch” and Patsy Montoya Jr on May 10, 1972. After graduating from North High School, in Denver, CO Andrea chased her dreams of becoming a news anchor until she met...

Diane Pugh

Diane Pugh

Oct 7, 2022

Diane Kay Pugh died in Aurora, Colorado at the age of 66 on October 7, 2022. She died as a result of being struck by a vehicle while on her daily walk.

She was born September 16, 1956 in Aurora, Colorado. She worked as a medical secretary until retiring May 2015 when working...

Pamela Cummings

Pamela Cummings

Oct 7, 2022

Pamela Jo Cummings of Westminster, Colorado, died peacefully on October 7, 2022, after a long fight with Cancer. She was in hospice care and surrounded by family.

Ms. Cummings was a twenty-one-year employee of the Colorado Department of Corrections. She taught computer skills to offenders at the Colorado Women’s Correctional Facility located in Denver. Certified by Microsoft...

David Meyers

David Meyers

Oct 6, 2022

David Lee Meyers (Big Dog) 64, of Englewood peacefully passed on October 6, 2022. He was born, March 26, 1958 in Bay City, Michigan to Tom and Deniece Meyers.

Dave’s early years were spent between Michigan, Virginia, Kansas, Arkansas, and Florida. The family moved to Denver right before Dave’s seventh grade year. Dave attended Euclid Junior High, Arapahoe...

Carolyn Leonard

Carolyn Leonard

Oct 6, 2022

Carolyn Ann Leonard, age 83, passed away peacefully on October 06, 2022. She was the wife of James Leonard, whom she met 70 years ago and enjoyed 61 years of a loving marriage.

Born in Denver Colorado, May 2, 1939, she was the daughter of Fred and Winona Flattery. She was a graduate of South High in...

Murray Douglas

Murray Douglas

Oct 6, 2022

In Loving Memory of our Beloved Son, Husband, Father, Brother and Friend, whichever name was used, Ken, Kenny, Kenneth, Murr or Murray, you were loved in every way because you were always full of love and kindness. To lose you is a pain that is hard for us to endure. You were always so kind and accommodating to us,...

Nancy Goodyear

Nancy Goodyear

Oct 5, 2022

Nancy Sattley Goodyear passed away unexpectedly on October 15, 2022, at the age of 89 in Aurora, Colorado. Nancy was born on March 29, 1933 in Chicago, Illinois. During her high school years she moved with her family to Huntington, NY. After graduating Kings County School of Nursing, she and her friends hit the open road and ended up...

R. Thomas (Tom) Williams

R. Thomas (Tom) Williams

Oct 5, 2022

R. Thomas (Tom) Williams, age 76, made his transition on October 5, 2022. He was born in Detroit and resided in several places in Missouri and Arkansas while growing up. He served as the Director of the Dietary Department at William Newton Memorial Hospital in Winfield for many years before he went back to school. He graduated from the...

Robert Patchett

Robert Patchett

Oct 5, 2022

Robert Allen Patchett was welcomed into the Kingdom of Heaven and fully into the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 5th, 2022.  Bob was born on March 22nd, 1933 to Glenn Wilson Patchett and Ruth White Patchett in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He graduated from Will Rogers High School in Tulsa and received a Bachelor of Science degree...

Peggy Ann Havener

Peggy Ann Havener

Oct 5, 2022

Peggy Ann Havener, age 64, died peacefully at home with family on October 5, 2022. She exhibited remarkable courage in her battle against a rare cancer. Peggy was born February 20, 1958, to Dr. Robert C. Greiner and Mrs. Joan M. Greiner in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Her childhood featured love of the western outdoors, surrounded by friends and family....

Pete Makelky

Pete Makelky

Oct 5, 2022

Pete Makelky was born December 27th, 1947 and passed away October 5th, 2022 at the age of 74. Pete immigrated to the US as a child from Germany in 1952, became a citizen in 1961, and grew up in North Denver. He attended Our Lady of Mt Carmel for primary school and played baseball for the fearsome Rough Riders....

Jerry Key

Jerry Key

Oct 4, 2022

Jerry M. Key, 78, died peacefully on October 4, 2022 surrounded by family.

Jerry was born to Christine and Harold Key of Fruita, CO on January 21, 1944. A graduate of Fruita High School and a veteran of the US Army’s 82nd Airborne, Jerry was passionate about his family, golf and baseball.  He loved coaching and enjoyed...

Barbara Smith

Barbara Smith

Oct 3, 2022

Barbara Ann Smith

Born on December 12, 1940 in Denver, Colorado to William and Bessie Benson. Barbara graduated from Denver East High School in 1958.

She married soon after graduation and had two children: Son Fred, who preceded her in death, and daughter Catherine, who is living in Costa Rica.

In 1969, she...