Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Benjamin Letterhos

Mar 23, 2022

Many people knew Ben Letterhos for his career as a respected and beloved pilot, but he spent a lifetime spreading joy, hope and kindness – from his childhood home on the Western Slope to his home base of Denver and the skies above Colorado and beyond.

He died suddenly of natural causes at age 62 on March...

Norma Skov

Mar 23, 2022

Norma Jean Skov, 91, of Aurora passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2022.

Norma was born in St. Louis, Missouri on January 25, 1931, the only child of Jasper and Ethel (Fleming) Breitenstein.  She married the Reverend Frederick A. Skov on July 31, 1955, in Brentwood MO.

Norma received a BS in Education from Washington University...

Wesley Chlopek

Mar 23, 2022

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In lieu of flowers, Wesley's family has asked that donations be made to UNICEF , in his name.

Wilberton Castleberry Jr.

Mar 23, 2022

Wilberton “Bill” Castleberry, Jr. passed away peacefully and in the company of loved ones on March 23, 2022 in Denver, Colorado. He was 74 years old.

Born on November 4, 1947 in Albany, Georgia to Olivia Clanton-Gilyard and Wilberton “Bill” Castleberry, Sr., Bill did not take long to find his way.  As a young teenager he marched...

Maxine Vondersaar

Mar 23, 2022

Maxine D. Vondersaar, age 80 passed on March 23, 2022. She was a graduate of Scecina Memorial High School in Indianapolis, Indiana. Right after graduation, she started working at Western Electric in Indianapolis where she met her husband of 59 years, Thomas Vondersaar.

Mrs. Vondersaar was an extremely talented artist and one of her favorite mediums was...

Joanne Kinsella

Mar 22, 2022

Joanne Kinsella, 79, passed away in comfort and peace at her home on March 22nd surrounded by her family. Joanne was born in “The Big Apple,” NY, NY. She married Bill Kinsella in 1965 and they had 2 children. In 1972, the family moved to Colorado. Joanne was a loved and valued staff member of Columbine Country Club for...

Duane Bolkey

Mar 22, 2022

Duane was born to Howard Lewis Bolkey and Geraldine Augusta Bolkey in Erie, Pennsylvania in 1953. As an only child, Duane had a very strong love for both of his parents and had missed them dearly since their passings. Duane will finally be reunited with them once his ashes are interred at Laurel-Hill cemetery in Erie, PA later this...

Edna Kaneta

Mar 22, 2022

It’s with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Edna (Jutting) Kaneta.  Edna was born in Brooklyn, New York on April 6, 1928 to parents Arnold and Johanna Jutting. She passed away in Thornton, Colorado on March 22, 2022 at the age of 93. Edna was married to Sam Kaneta and together they had 7 children, 20 grandchildren, many...

Shannon Dyk

Mar 22, 2022

Shannon Marie Dyk Age 54 passed away on Tuesday, March 22nd, in Denver hospice. Shannon was born on April 2nd, 1967, in Englewood at Swedish hospital. The adoring daughter to Judy and Al Dyk, loyal sister to Scott Dyk, loving mother to Justin and Derek Dyk and doting aunt to Collin, Bailey, and Ryann Dyk.

Shannon graduated...

Christina Free

Mar 21, 2022

Christina S. Free

November 10, 1947 – March 21, 2022

Christina was the daughter of Lloyd A. Free, Governor Nelson Rockefeller’s public opinion pollster for 35 years and Director of the Institute for International Social Research, and Elsbeth Studer, born in Switzerland who met her father during...

David Marshall

Mar 21, 2022

Building Trust for 40 Years

Dave had a passion for designing, creating and the home building process.  From a young age he grew up surveying with his father in Colorado’s front range and foothills.  He was attracted to working outdoors in nature and loved the satisfaction of creating and completing projects.  His destiny would lead him towards...

Eva Love

Mar 20, 2022

On May 25, 1941, Eva Mae was born in Boley, Oklahoma. She was the fourth of eight children born to Fred and Sarah Young.

Eve Mae was raised in Boley, Oklahoma. Boley is a small town incorporated in May 11, 1905 and had been “Established as all Black town on land of Creek...

Jeanette Taylor Darr

Mar 20, 2022

Jeanette Elaine Welch Taylor Darr passed away early on the morning of Sunday, March 20, 2022. She was preceded in death by her mother, Bessie LeBoeuf Bobb and father, Julius Emmit Welch as well as her husband Glenn Douglas Taylor, son Glenn Ross Taylor, husband Oscar V. Darr and grandson, Douglas Earl Taylor. She is survived by her daughter,...

Patricia Klingbeil

Mar 20, 2022

Patricia A. Klingbeil, of Centennial, Colorado, entered this life on March 17, 1933, and passed into eternal life on March 20, 2022, with her family by her side.

Pat was born to Richard and Marie Lucile (King) Goggin in Denver. She was one of 13 children. Pat lived most of her life in the greater Denver area....

Julian Archibeque

Mar 20, 2022

Julian Lloyd Archibeque passed on Sunday, March 20th 2022. He will be remembered lovingly by his family and friends. Julian was born on December 16, 1949 in Alamosa, Colorado to Joe and Margaret Archibeque, who preceded him in passing along with brothers Ronnie, Phillip, Steve and Joseph (also known as Toy). He is survived by sisters Frances Lucero, Vangie...

Josephine "Jo" Sande

Mar 19, 2022

Josephine “Jo” Sande, 93, of Highlands Ranch and formerly of Aurora, passed away March 19, 2022.

She is survived by her daughter Susan (Dave Bratzel) and son Steven (Barbara); grandson, Graham Bratzel (Rachel Kay); great-grandsons Henry and Carter Kay.

A celebration of life is planned for June of 2022 at the Cremation Gardens, 11148 E....

Betty Schwab

Mar 19, 2022

Betty Lou Schwab September 27, 1934 – March 19, 2022 Betty (McCulley) Schwab of Denver, Colorado passed away on March 19, 2022 at the age of 87.

Betty is survived by her children and their families: Debbie (Schwab) Bandimere, husband John (Sporty) Bandimere III; children Bri Bandimere Herman, husband Josh, Ashlie (Bandimere) Pennington, husband Preston and John...

John Turner

Mar 18, 2022

John D. Turner, 70, of Denver, Colorado passed away on March 18, 2022. John was born to John H. and Margie Ann Turner in The Dalles, Oregon on August 21, 1951.

Following high school, he took some college classes before joining the Navy. While in the Navy John met and married his wife, Nellie M. Turner. He...

Florence Castillo

Mar 18, 2022

Florence Castillo, age 79, of Thornton, Colorado passed away in her home on Friday, March 18th, 2022.

Florence was born on December 31st, 1942 in Denver, Colorado to her parents, Marie and Anthoney Castillo. Throughout her life, she worked as a Nanny and a Housekeeper. She was also very involved with her Church, Landmark Tabernacle.

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Hazel Pierce

Mar 18, 2022

Hazel G (Hillier) Pierce was born September 25, 1921 in Bath, England to her parents, William Hillier and Florence (Brinkworth) Hillier. She met her husband, Louis Pierce, in England toward the end of WWII.  They were married for 33 years at the time of Lou’s death in 1979.  After she left England, she lived in Pennsylvania until Lou rejoined...