Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Feb 4, 2022

It is with bowed heads and heavy hearts that we share a moment of silence to reflect on the life of the gentle man, Myron Glen Alexander.

Myron was affectionately known as “Glen” to his family, and as “Ron” to his close friends. Myron was brought into this world on 05/28/1960, his date of sunrise, by an...

Feb 4, 2022

June Smith entered Heaven surrounded by family and friends on Friday, February 4th, 2022. She was 101 years young and lived a great life. June was born in Sullivan County, Missouri on November 18, 1920, to Lulu and Leonard Fanning. She was the third of five children, with older sisters Mildred and Wenonah, younger brother John and sister Betty....

Feb 3, 2022

James Michael Slewitzke, age 88, passed in his home in Lakewood on February 3, 2022. He was born on April 3, 1933 in Merrill, Wisconsin. He grew up on a dairy farm in rural Merrill where he also attended school until age 17 when he enlisted in the US Army. While in the Army, he spent 2 1/2 of...

Feb 3, 2022

Shirley Katherine Bennett Kleidon, 75 years old, of Westminster, Colorado, passed away on Thursday February 3rd, 2022.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph, and Grace Bennett, of Tuscaloosa Alabama.  She is survived by her husband of 41 years, Lee Kleidon, also of Westminster, her brother James Bennett, of Honor, Michigan, her blended family of adult children,...

Feb 3, 2022

George Jay Irvin, age 70, of Denver, passed away on Thursday February 3, 2022.

George Jay was born on August 24, 1951 to Phyllis and George S. Irvin.  After graduating from high school he took college classes in Sterling and Pueblo, Colorado. As a young man, George enjoyed working at his father’s car dealership George Irvin Chevrolet...

Feb 3, 2022

Carlos James Portillos Garcia, 49, of Denver, Colorado passed away on February 3, 2022.

He is survived by his mom, Jeanne; grandmother, Angie Portillos; aunt, Jackie Miltner; dog, Riley and many loving friends.

Celebration of Life is on Friday, February 18, 2022 at 1pm at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 1091 South Colorado Boulevard, Denver,...

Feb 3, 2022

Daniel Scott Twogood, age 27, passed away in his home in Aurora, CO on Thursday, February 3, 2022.

Danny was born on June 22, 1994, in Denver, CO.  He was a kind, caring, and funny guy.  Danny ended many of his text messages with  "HaHa".   He was a good storyteller and enjoyed telling people about the highlights...

Feb 3, 2022

Steven Craig Ingerslev, age 74, died in his home in Centennial, Colorado on Feb. 3, 2022. Son of Harvey and Goldie Ingerslev, Steven was born in Carroll, Iowa and raised in Rapid City, South Dakota. He graduated from Black Hills State University with a Bachelor’s of Science. Steven traveled throughout the US and Korea where he served in the...

Feb 3, 2022

George Joseph Cerrone Junior, age 81, passed away February 3, 2022. George was born on November 7, 1940 in Denver, Colorado to Mary (Nardillo) Cerrone and George Joseph Cerrone Senior. He grew up with three sisters: Concetta Knowles, Nicoletta Barone (deceased), and Roseanne DeSiato.

George attended Regis Jesuit High School. He graduated from the University of Colorado...

Feb 3, 2022

Joseph Warren Bledsoe, 55 years old, died peacefully at home on February 3rd, 2022. Proceeding in death by his father, John Willis Bledsoe, and his mother, Sheri Leone Bledsoe.  Joseph was born on December 31st, 1966 in Pocatello, Idaho.

Joseph was a fun-loving soul and was a great father that loved his children and family. He loved...

Feb 3, 2022

Shirley Ann (nee Berlin) Akers, 86, died on Thursday, February 3, 2022, at University of Maryland Regional Hospital Center in Largo, Md.

Shirley was born July 17, 1935, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Erma “Maxine” Carlson and Gunnar Alexis Berlin. Her youth was spent running with cousins and using the Iowa State Capitol grounds as her playground....

Feb 2, 2022

David Russel Merritt, age 67, died in his home in Castle Pines on February 2, 2022.  He was a graduate of Arvada West High School.  He earned a Bachelor's degree from the University of New Mexico and played on the university's golf team  and continued on to obtain his Master's Degree at Regis University.  Dave was an avid golfer...

Feb 2, 2022

Roberto Zamora-Padilla, age 71, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 2nd. His sons were by his side in his final moments before he went to his resting place with God.

He was born in Cinco de Mayo, Durango, Mexico to Monica Padilla and Elfego Zamora. He was the oldest of 13 children. At a young age Roberto...

Feb 2, 2022

Jennifer Danielle Cunningham

August 24, 1989 - February 20, 2022

Jennifer is survived by her mother, Deborah, her brother, Joshua, her Stepbrother, Jeffry, her Uncle Michael, and his son, Cody, and her fiancé Eric.

Jennifer was a very intelligent, hard-working, beautiful, vibrant young lady who was tragically taken from us at the age...

Feb 2, 2022

Lt. Colonel Newman Lee Preston Dalton, Jr., was born October 29, 1947, in Salisbury, North Carolina, to Newman Lee Preston, Sr. and Clara Elizabeth Dalton.  He was the oldest of two children.  At 74, he entered the church triumphant in Aurora, Colorado on February 2, 2022, surrounded by his loving family.

Newman was raised in a nurturing...

Feb 2, 2022

Timothy “Timmy Bee” Bowen, age 51, passed away on 2/2/22. He was a dedicated worker with the Department of Transportation & Infrastructure with the City and County of Denver for 25+ years after coming home from serving in the United States Navy.

Timmy Bee lived life his way and usually with a quick witted or tongue and...

Feb 2, 2022

Michael John Rogers was born on May 25, 1957 to Hellen and Neal Rogers. Michael peacefully passed away in his home on February 2, 2022, of natural causes.

Michael was born and raised in Denver Colorado. He attended Ft. Lewis College and obtained his Bachelor of Administration in 1983.

He married Annette Rogers in 1984,...

Feb 1, 2022

David Marvin McGuckin was born on October 25, 1976 in Norwalk, Ohio to David Alan McGuckin and Linda Kay (Arlin) McGuckin.  David passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on February 1, 2022.

David was the oldest of 4 children, He grew up strong of character, with an unbending will.  As a child, he collected comic books...

Feb 1, 2022

Ernest (Ernie) McDonald died peacefully February 1st, 2022 after a brief hospital stay due to a fall. He was born November 5th 1927 to Harriett (Foss) and Leo Paul McDonald in Denver, Colorado.

Ernie attended Englewood High School and was active in football, basketball and baseball. He attended college in Greeley but was soon called to service...

Feb 1, 2022

Joseph (Joe) Markwell Abell, 87, of Denver, entered eternal life on February 1, 2022.

Joseph was born in La Junta, Colorado to Houston and Martha Abell, who were both originally from Kentucky.  Joe grew up in La Junta and was educated in the public schools there.

After high school, Joe attended the Colorado School of...