Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Jul 22, 2022

Laura (Laurie) Lee Charleston died Friday, July 22nd, 2022 in Aurora, CO, after a brief illness.

Laurie is survived by her sons, Andrew Fogle of Pueblo, CO, Matthew Fogle of Denver, CO and Timothy Fogle and his wife Diane of Aurora, CO; her brother Mike Charleston and his wife Christine of Papillion, NE; grandchildren Isla and Rhona...

Jul 22, 2022

Riley Eugene Johnson “Gene” 1939-2022 After a long brave battle with IPF, our beloved Gene Johnson valiantly earned his place in heaven on July 22, 2022.

He was preceded in death by mother Grace Johnson, father Stanley Johnson, brother and sister-in-law Stan Johnson and Sherrie Johnson, brothers-in-law John (Sheila) Leahy, Terry...

Jul 21, 2022

Janet Louise Pfeifer (Niebuhr) was born to Elda and Emil Niebuhr in Madison, Wisconsin, on September 2, 1929, and died peacefully in Parker, Colorado, on July 21, 2022. In addition to her numerous friends and extended family, she is survived by her daughter & son-in-law, Terri & Tom Lash, son & daughter-in-law, John Pfeifer & Jennifer Sehn, and grandchildren,...

Jul 21, 2022

A beloved daughter, sister, niece, cousin and friend, Nicole Klein left this world unexpectedly at age 26, on July 21, 2022. She was born in Aurora, Colorado on September 25, 1995, to Bill and Jennifer Klein.

Nicole was a lover of fashion, music and camping. She was funny, outgoing and vivacious, but she was also introverted and...

Jul 21, 2022

Charlie Lewis age 45, of Commerce City, CO passed away unexpectedly July 21st. He is survived by his loving wife Katey, son Raistlin, and countless friends and family.

The sun rose and the world welcomed Charlie on October 24th, 1976, a day the world became a little brighter. Charlie grew up in Commerce City, CO where he...

Jul 21, 2022

Harold Chantker

Born in Washington, DC on November 2, 1935

Departed in Longmont, CO on July 21, 2022

Harold was Born to Rose May and Samuel Chantker, he was raised in Washington DC with his younger brother Art.

In March 1953 he joined the Air National Guard, after basic training he...

Jul 21, 2022

Norma Kathryn Pankoff, age 98, of Aurora Colorado, passed away on July 21, 2022.  Norma was born on May 15, 1924.  She was preceded in death by her parents; Margaretha and Liston Atchison, husband John Pankoff Jr., son John Pankoff III, and son in-law Robert Leddy.  Norma was survived by her daughter Karen Leddy (passed away August 3, 2022)...

Jul 21, 2022

Brenda Lee Pease, age 69, died peacefully in her sleep at her home in Aurora, Colorado, on July 21, 2022.

Born on December 31, 1952, in Utah, Brenda grew up in states around the country, living with her family in Oklahoma, Louisiana, Colorado and California. She attended the University of California, Irvine, where she briefly studied pre-med....

Jul 21, 2022

Florence “Flo” Dorothy Conway (March 22,1924 – July 21, 2022) lived a beautiful and dignified life for 98 years. A modest and discerning woman with simple taste, she provided comfort and solace to all who knew her while expecting little in return. Together with her beloved husband Bernard J. Conway they taught their three children, Dennis (Las Vegas, NV),...

Jul 21, 2022

Lela Pearl Gravina of Denver, Colorado passed away on July 21, 2022 at the age of 98.  Loving mother and grandmother.

Lela  was born May 3, 1924, in Holyoke Colorado, to the late Louis Fells and Sylvia Fager Fells. She was one of nine children.  In 1935, her mother, brothers and sisters moved to Denver after a...

Jul 20, 2022

Pat Sibbitt, age 91, died in Northglenn, CO on July 20, 2022. She was born Patricia Ann Palen on April 29, 1931 in Scott County, Kansas. She graduated from Scott Community High School in 1949 and married Myron Charles Sibbitt in 1952. They lived in Scott City for twenty years where she worked for the Scott County Office of...

Jul 20, 2022

Catherine Lynn Van Heukelem, 71, died July 20, 2022 peacefully at her home in Englewood, Colorado. Cathy was born on April 10, 1951 in Cheyenne, Wyoming to Donald and Dorothy Robinson. She earned her Bachelor's of Science degree in Medical Technology at Colorado State University and began her career at the laboratory at St. Luke's Hospital in Denver, Colorado....

Jul 20, 2022

Our beloved friend, Margaret Rau, went to her Eternal Rest on July 20, 2022. Margaret was known to her friends as “Polly.” Polly was born in Denver, Colorado in 1926. She enlisted in the United States Army Air Corps in 1948 as a flight nurse; by the time of her retirement, she attained the rank of Major. Polly continued...

Jul 20, 2022

We are sad to announce the passing of Benjamin Orr of Monument Colorado. He died at the age of 79 on July 20, 2022. Ben passed away surrounded by his wife, children and grandchildren.

Ben proudly served in the United States Air Force from October 1961 - October 1965. After getting out of the Air Force he...

Jul 20, 2022

Joan A. Brooks, 90, of Aurora passed away on July 20, 2022 at Collier Hospice Center in Wheat Ridge. Born on February 27, 1932 in Illinois, she was the daughter of James J. and Loretta M. (Demeyer) Murphy. Joan married Robert E. Brooks on January 23, 1954. She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years in...

Jul 19, 2022

Rose Marie Hensley of Littleton, Colorado passed away on July 19, 2022 at the age of 87.  Loving mother and friend.

A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, September 4, 2022 at 1:00PM at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 South Wadsworth Boulevard, Lakewood.

Rose was laid to rest with her late husband Bill at...

Jul 19, 2022

Jeung Kwan Lee was born in Seoul, Korea, into a well-respected family with a recognized lineage in Korea. As an only child, his parents adored him and spoiled him.  Because he was an only male child for the 3rd generation, he was raised like a prince.

While his childhood and his early adulthood was carefree, his adult...

Jul 19, 2022

Beloved husband, father and grandfather, Lieutenant Colonel Richard H. Johnston retired, died on July 19, 2022.

Born in Monet, Missouri on March 28, 1936, Richard attended the University of Missouri, was class president, commander of the ROTC drill team, president of the University Singers, and member of Acacia Fraternity. Through his love of musical theater he met...

Jul 18, 2022

Denise Marie Helland Patrick joined her Lord, her favorite dog Chesney and her dad peacefully on July 18, 2022 with her children Jennifer Davis and Robert Koontz by her side in Denver, Colorado after a long battle with cancer.

Denise was born on June 4, 1953 in Austin, Minnesota to Gene and Lavonna...

Jul 18, 2022

Elisabeth Harriet Nowlin passed away in the hospital on Monday, July 18, 2022. She was 86 years old and had lived in Centennial, Colorado for the past 7 years.  Her family is comforted that she is out of pain now and with the Lord.

Elisabeth was born in 1936 in San Antonio, Texas to Robert and Harriet Nowlin.  The...