Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Jul 14, 2022

George Keith Marsico, beloved husband, father, brother, son, grandfather, great-grandfather, father-in-law and just a great loving person, 86, passed away peacefully on July 14th 2022. He was born in Trinidad, Colorado on July 7th 1936 to Mario John Marsico and Marie Dorothy Butt Marsico. He lived in Morley, Colorado but attended and graduated from Trinidad High School. He also...

Jul 14, 2022

Barbara Ann Hale, age 71, of Denver Colorado, passed away July 14, 2022 surrounded by her family following a brief illness.

Barb was born September 6, 1950 to William and Georgia Hale and spent her early life in Concord, California along with her older brother, Michael. She moved with her family to Oak Park, Illinois when she...

Jul 13, 2022

Maurice Dennis Franck, aka “The Ditch Digger”, of Arvada, Colorado, lost his courageous, 12 year battle with cancer on July 13, 2022, surrounded by family and friends.

Dennis was born April 7, 1950 in Independence, Iowa, to Maurice and Aurelia Franck. The family later moved to Hawkeye, Iowa. Dennis attended schools in Hawkeye and West Union, graduating...

Jul 13, 2022

Susan Dodd Jacobsen--a vivacious soul with an offbeat sense of humor and a caring generous heart--left this world suddenly on July 13th, 2022 at the age of 75.  She will be deeply missed by all who knew her, but her friends and family will continue to honor her legacy by living life to the fullest, as she did. A...

Jul 13, 2022

Lynne Brauer Kitchens, 81,  passed away July 13, 2022 at her home in Littleton, CO.  Lynne was born in Cleveland, OH on July 8, 1941.  Lynne’s childhood was spent in what was then the sleepy suburb of Buckhead, just north of Atlanta.  She was a straight  A student at Northside HS (except for a single B in PE that secured her status as class Salutatorian), received...

Jul 12, 2022

Joey (Joseph) John Jankowski IV, age 24, of Thornton, CO passed away on July 12th, 2022. Joey was born July 6th, 1998 in Denver, CO to Joe and Sabrina Jankowski. Beloved caring brother of Kennedy Jankowski.

During Joey’s short life, he lived to the absolute fullest each day. He put 110% into everything he did. His infectious...

Jul 12, 2022

Randy Reeder of Aurora, CO passed away peacefully on July 12, 2022 while hiking in the mountains near Georgetown, CO. He was born in Huntington, W. Virginia on Nov. 3, 1946, but spent his youth in Aurora, CO from 1953 to 1968.

He graduated from Aurora High School in 1965 and earned his B.S. degree in physics...

Jul 12, 2022

Susan Berdine died on July 12, 2022 at home with her family closeby. Susan was the wife of Matthew J. Berdine and the mother of Andrew (12), Ryder (10) and Abigail (7). She is survived by her parents, Mary and Paul Knight and a brother, Joseph. She is also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins. Susan had numerous...

Jul 12, 2022

Thomas Joseph (TJ) Ross - beloved husband, step-father, brother, and friend entered Life Eternal on July 12, 2022.

TJ was born September 5, 1957, in Laramie, Wyoming and attended St. Laurence Catholic School, Laramie Senior High School, and graduated from the University of Wyoming with a Master’s Degree in English. TJ spent several years teaching in Laramie...

Jul 12, 2022

It is with great sorrow, that we announce the passing of William Whiting. After fighting a very courageous battle with cancer, William passed on July 12th, 2022, surrounded by family in his home. From the moment he was born, on September 13, 1970, Bill, as he was known by everyone, had an unforgettable presence. Every room he went into,...

Jul 11, 2022

Chris Koeneke (84), nee Carolyn Christenson, loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister, passed away suddenly on Monday, July 11. Chris grew up on a farm in Dassel, Minnesota. While attending the University of Minnesota, she met and married Franz Koeneke.  The two shared life together for 63 years.

In 1969, the Koenekes adopted Colorado as their home. ...

Jul 11, 2022

Patricia B. Marez passed away on July 11, 2022 surrounded by her loving family.

Patricia is survived by her husband, Valentine Marez; children, Michelle Padilla (Victor Abad Jr.), Renee Torres (Richard Torres), Michael Landin (Trena Landin), Val Marez, Marlenna Robledo (Ross Robledo); grandchildren Toby Padilla (Audrina Padilla), Andrea Padilla (Anthony Martinez), Danielle Torres, Richie Torres, Jonathan Torres, Amadio Marez, Jazlyn Landin; great-grandchildren Isabella Medina, Rey Padilla, & Levi Martinez. She is...

Jul 11, 2022

Laurence “Larry” Melvin Barker, 91, of Arvada, Colorado, passed away peacefully July 11, 2022. He was born March 23, 1931 in Fort Morgan, Colorado to Earl Melvin and Marjorie Johanna Hauge Barker.

Larry grew up in Ft. Morgan where he graduated from Ft. Morgan High School. He had a love for all things mechanical and an ability to fix almost...

Jul 11, 2022

Elizabeth Grace Tellez, 73 of Westminster, Colorado, Passed away on July 11, 2022

After a courageous battle with kidney disease.

Elizabeth was the 9th child born in Center, Colorado to Victor Duran of New Mexico and Simonita Duran of Del Norte, Colorado.

She is preceded in death by her parents Victor and Simonita Duran, sisters Eliza Espinoza,...

Jul 11, 2022

Edward Timothy Melton passed away on July 11, 2022.

Edward was born in Denver, Colorado on July 29, 1942 to Dwight L. Melton and Maudie A. McDermott.

He is survived by his sister Connie L. Kresak (Frank), brother Douglas M. Melton, ( Krysten Meier)  niece Cheryl L. Kresak, and nephew Wade T. Kresak.

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Jul 11, 2022

Clyde Louis Manning, 79, died July 11, 2022 surrounded by loved ones.  Born August 3, 1942 in Covington, KY to Clyde and Verna Manning.  He has two sisters, Patricia and Linda.  He graduated from Holmes High School in 1960.  He enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1964.  After his Air Force tech training to become...

Jul 11, 2022

Lois Theresa Briggs passed away  on July 11, 2022 in Littleton, Colorado at the glorious age of 95.

Lois grew up in New York and graduated from Catherine Academy in the Bronx. Lois moved from New York to Colorado at the age of 22 with her husband and young son, where she lived for the rest of...

Jul 11, 2022

Baptized into the hope of Christ's Resurrection, Thomas J. Crane Jr., 95, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2022.

Tom was born in New York on April 30, 1927, to Thomas Crane and Rosemary Comaskey Crane. He is preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Sharon Crane; former spouse, Rachel Jennings Crane; a son, Timothy;...

Jul 11, 2022

Marne was born on December 10, 1940, and grew up in Clear Lake, Iowa with her parents and two brothers. Marne had an active childhood, was a cheerleader in high school and was crowned Miss Clear Lake in the town's local beauty pageant. After high school Marne went to the University of Iowa where she studied to become a...

Jul 11, 2022

Todd William Sandahl, age 58, died July 11th, 2022.  Born and raised in Walpole, Massachusetts, he graduated from Walpole High School, where he ran cross country, in 1982. Soon after, he joined the Navy in 1983 and became a Sonar Technician. He was honorably discharged in 1989. Over the years, Todd lived in many places throughout his life, holding various...