Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Rene E. Crothers
Dec 26, 2024
Rene E. Crothers Jr., of Centennial, CO passed away on December 26, 2024, at the age of 88. Rene retired from the Oil & Gas industry, where he worked for over 40 years. He spent his retirement volunteering for many reputable organizations such as the Lion's Club, Easter Seals, Bethany Lutheran Church, and Meals on Wheels. Rene was survived by...
Dewey LeGrande Long
Dec 26, 2024
Dewey LeGrande Long left his family to mourn on December 26, 2024, after a short illness. Born March 20,1940 to Jack and Kathryn (Cox) Long in Las Vegas, New Mexico, Dewey was raised with a strong work ethic and commitment to family. As a young man, he achieved the rank of Eagle Scout and graduated as valedictorian of his high...
Dora Fie
Dec 26, 2024
Dora Fie was born at her family farm in Norquay, Saskatchewan, Canada on December 4, 1926, to Samuel and Esther Ochitwa. There was a huge snowstorm, so her father was not able to register Dorie’s birth until December 6. Dorie’s birthday was annually celebrated for three days on December 4, 5 and 6. Just six months after her birth, Dorie’s...
Byron Douglas Cook
Dec 25, 2024
Byron Douglas Cook, 81, passed away December 25, 2024 at Collier Hospice in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. He is survived by his wife, Judy, their daughter Heather Mackell (Gregg), their son Lance Cook (Lisa) and two grandchildren, Lauren Mackell and Connor Mackell . He is also survived by his brother Warren Cook (Susan) of Annapolis MD, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins...
Patrick James Schreck
Dec 25, 2024
Patrick James Schreck, age 39, passed away on December 25, 2024. He was born on June 6, 1985.
He is survived by his daughter, Etta (9), father Rick Schreck, mother Patti Godfrey, and stepfather Bob Godfrey. He is also survived by his brother Drew Schreck of Denver, CO, and stepsister Jenna Godfrey (Danny) of Eugene, OR. Patrick was preceded in death...
Susan Elizabeth McLaughlin
Dec 25, 2024
In Loving Memory
Susan Elizabeth McLaughlin of Aurora, Colorado passed away peacefully on December 25th, 2024 with devoted husband, Randy Heitman, at her side and three children nearby. She bravely faced a dire stage four lung cancer diagnosis and fought for six months, entering eternal life on Christmas Day at age 56.
Susan lived life with a fearless sense of adventure and...
Michael John Varner
Dec 25, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Michael John Varner, who peacefully passed away on December 25, 2024, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Denver, Colorado with his loving family at his side. Born on November 27, 1945, in Keokuk, Iowa, Mike lived a full and meaningful life, leaving a legacy of love, friendship and cherished memories.
Mike...
Richard Walter Newby
Dec 24, 2024
In loving memory of Richard, who has departed from this earthly life to embrace eternal peace in the arms of our Heavenly Father. Born on November 23rd, 1954, Richard was a radiant light in the lives of all who knew him, embodying love, kindness, and unwavering faith. A devoted believer, he changed his life to be guided by the teachings...
Mary Ann Lopez
Dec 24, 2024
Mary Ann "Honey" Lopez (Villalva) passed away peacefully in her home on December 24th, 2024. She was diagnosed with Myelodysplastic Syndrome in 2023 and was able to maintain her active lifestyle for nearly two years, until her disease turned into an aggressive form of leukemia just 6 weeks before her death.
Mary Ann was born in Bristol, CO, the second youngest...
Lisa Lorraine Gomez
Dec 24, 2024
With broken hearts, we announce the passing of Lisa Lorraine Gomez on December 24, 2024. During her final journey she was surrounded by her family.
Lisa was born on April 20, 1963, to Belarmino and Lucy Santistevan in Denver, Colorado. Lisa continued to live her life in Denver, and she went on to graduate from West High School. After graduating she...
Muriel Jane Burns
Dec 24, 2024
Muriel Jane Burns, a beloved resident of Denver, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2024, at the age of 87. Known as Jane to most, she was a true Colorado native, born on July 20, 1937, in Denver to Marcellus and Amy Felker. Jane grew up in Denver’s West Highlands neighborhood and graduated from North High School in 1954. Her...
Michael "Myko" Ouk
Dec 24, 2024
Michael “Myko” Ouk, 35, of Thornton, Colorado, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 24, 2024. His family is deeply heartbroken by this sudden loss.
Born on April 6, 1989, in Denver, Colorado, Michael was the eldest son of Pengonn Man and Yim Ouk. From a young age, he was determined to carve out a better future for himself and his family....
William John Faerber
Dec 24, 2024
William (Bill) John Faerber of Littleton, CO and formerly of Dallas, PA, passed away peacefully on Dec 24, 2024 at his memory care home in Lakewood, CO. He was surrounded by family and friends at the time of his death.
Bill was born on August 9, 1944 in Chicago, IL. He graduated from Notre Dame School for Boys in Niles, IL...
Ann Veronica Gill Durkin
Dec 23, 2024
Ann Veronica Gill Durkin, born September 9, 1933, passed away peacefully at home in Denver, Colorado, on December 23, 2024. Ann was 91 years old and lived a full and beautiful life marked by her warmth, grace, and kindness. The daughter of Bernard Mathias Gill and Nora Veronica Cribbs Gill, Ann was born and grew up in Tionesta, Pennsylvania. The...
Nate J. Oettinger
Dec 23, 2024
Nate was born on July 13, 1959 in Milwaukee, WI. Nate and his sister, Jennie, were raised in Milwaukee by their loving parents, Tom and Betty Oettinger. He graduated from Pulaski High School and went to work for a printing company.
After he was laid off, he took a trip to Colorado and decided that's where he wanted to plant his...
June Waters Altman
Dec 22, 2024
June Waters Altman, age 69, of Aurora, Colorado, passed away on December 22, 2024, after her courageous battle with cancer. Born August 31, 1955, to the late William and Dorothy Waters, June grew up in the Great Bridge area of Chesapeake, Virginia.
She was a loving mother and grandmother, known to many as just “Grammy”. Others knew her as Mama June...
Ryan Frederick Vieth
Dec 22, 2024
Ryan Frederick Vieth, beloved Husband, Father, Papa, Son, Brother, Friend and community advocate, passed away peacefully on December 22nd, 2024.
Ryan, born in Waverly, Iowa on April 12th, 1972, was adopted at birth by Harold and Linda Vieth. He grew up with his two younger sisters, Julie (Monzingo) and Diana (Karsten), in Dubuque, Iowa. From a young age he expressed a...
Edmund Lynch
Dec 22, 2024
Edmund Joseph Lynch Jr. passed away on December 22, 2024, at the age of 92, in his hometown of Centennial, Colorado. His battle with his health in the past year highlighted just how strong and courageous he was with facing life challenges with a smile. Despite the pain and suffering Edmund always approached each day with a smile and a...
Rose Kast
Dec 21, 2024
This is a tribute to a remarkable woman, Rose Kast. Rose Bosovich was born on June 30, 1923, in West Des Moines, Iowa. She grew up in a Serbian-speaking family with three brothers and three sisters (all whom pre-deceased her), graduated from Valley High School, and married Howard Kast on March 25th 1945. She met the love of her life...
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