Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Jan 5, 2022

Aurora, Colorado.  Wini (Gentry) Drasky, 75, of Aurora, Colorado, died Wednesday, January 5 at Aurora Regional Hospital where she was taken after a fall in her home.

She was born in Roxboro, North Carolina, the second-born of a set of triplets, children of William and Hope (Albertson) Gentry.  Her triplet siblings are William (Bill) Gentry, husband of...

Jan 4, 2022

Susan Jennifer Craven passed away in Wheat Ridge, CO on January 4, 2022, as a result of a lengthy illness.

Susan was born Suk Ja Ahn on October 29, 1956, in Seoul, Korea.  Orphaned as a young child, she was adopted at the age of 9 by John and Arlene Camper while John was serving with the...

Jan 4, 2022

Monica Knuesel, of Broomfield Colorado, passed away in her home on Tuesday January 4, 2022 at the age of 82. Monica was born in Kewaunee, Wisconsin on March 2, 1939 born to Allan and Anna Buchanan. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband David Knuesel, her brother-in-law Jerry Pellett, and her first son Jim Knuesel. She...

Jan 4, 2022

Jose William “Willie” Gallegos passed away suddenly on January 4th, 2022. He went to be with our Lord at the age of 70. Survived by Veretta Gallegos, his loving wife of 40 years. He is lovingly remembered by his daughter, Sheri Lynn Gallegos, son Derek Joseph Gallegos (Kayla) and grandchildren Landon, Michael and Nora Gallegos. Joe is...

Jan 4, 2022

Pauline “Polly” Nancy Bryans, 84, passed away peacefully at home on January 4, 2022. Born in Elmira, New York, to Raymond and Norma Lou Blair, Polly was a graduate of the Elmira Free Academy and Columbia University’s School of Nursing where she pledged Sigma Theta Tau.

After three years, Polly moved to Denver, where she accepted an...

Jan 4, 2022

Mike lived in Arvada, Colorado.  He was born September 2, 1953 in Denver, Colorado to Jean S. and Wanda (Whitted) Thibodeau.  He passed away on January 4, 2022.  Mike is survived by his loving wife Trish (Deaguero) Thibodeau.  Children Brad Thibodeau, BriAnna (Michael) Eafanti, Brandon (Jenn) Thibodeau.  Sibling Ernie (Jackie) Thibodeau.  Grandchildren Soren, Myra, Dominik Eafanti, Riley, and Cade...

Jan 4, 2022

Luis Hunter Martinez, age 34, died on January 4, 2022. He was born in Missouri and raised in Fort Worth, Texas. He was a graduate of Nolan Catholic High School. In 2006, he moved to Denver to attend the University of Denver. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Political Science and Sociology at the University of Denver. After college,...

Jan 4, 2022

Lillian M. Castro, 93, of Aurora, passed away on January 4, 2022.

Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, January 20, 2022 at 10am at Faith Presbyterian Church, 11373 E. Alameda Avenue, Aurora. CO with committal service to follow at 12pm at Fort Logan National Cemetery, Staging Area A, 3698 S. Sheridan Blvd., Denver, Colorado.

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Jan 4, 2022

John P. Czosnyka, a proud veteran of the Army, passed away January 4th, 2022 at home, in Lakewood, Colorado.

The son of Peter and Irene Czosnyka, John was born June 4, 1948 and grew up in East St. Louis, Illinois.

John is survived by his wife Suzanne Bradley, and his sisters Patricia Czosnyka and Nancy...

Jan 4, 2022

Jay Kevin "Odie" Otey, age 52, passed away in Denver, Colorado on January 4, 2022. Jay was born on November 29, 1969 in Denver, Colorado.

Jay is survived by his son, Dillon Otey; his daughter, Eddica (Steven) Sanchez; his grandchildren, Julian and Cecilia Sanchez and his brother, Scott Otey.

Jay was a dedicated police officer...

Jan 3, 2022

Zonia America Pacheco De Chacon Klumker, age 73 of Thornton Colorado, passed away on January 3rd, 2022 with her family by her side. She graduated high school as an Executive Secretary at the age of 17, in her home country of El Salvador. She went on to further her education in the United States, where she met her husband...

Jan 3, 2022

Cody Tyler Stake, age 36, died at home with his family on 01/03/22 after a long, courageous fight against Brain Cancer. Born 10/06/1985 in Denver, Colorado, he was the adored husband of Megan and doting father to George. Cherished son of Teresa; grandson; nephew; adventurous brother, uncle and cousin; and an incredible friend to many. Cody lived a life...

Jan 3, 2022

Ben, 91, of Denver (originally from McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania), entered eternal life on January 3, 2022.

He is survived by his children Tim (Cindy), Katie (Bruce) Countryman, Colleen (Rodge) Goffredi, Teresa (Larry) Ostrem, Don (the late Ann), Anne (Ken) Olguin, Ray (Anita), and Sharon (Mike) Boyle; 23 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; brothers Al, Dick (Sandy); sister-in-law Fran...

Jan 2, 2022

Our beloved  Laverne Mary Langlais passed away peacefully on January 2, 2022. She was 93. Laverne was born on November 2, 1928 in Green Bay, Wisconsin to Theodore and Marie Beernsten. She married her love, Clayton Langlais in September of 1948 and went on to have nine children: Steven, Michael, Patrick, Brian, Patricia, Christopher, Paul, Kevin, and Kathy. In a...

Jan 2, 2022

Glenn J. Thompson, age 74, died in his home in Arvada Colorado on January 2nd, 2022.  Glenn worked as a financial advisor for 30 years.  He met and married Bonnie Purnell in 1988.  They were married for 32 years.

He is survived by his wife Bonnie, his sister Janette, daughter Jennifer, two grandchildren, Bianca and Brandon and two great grandchildren,...

Jan 2, 2022

Geraldine Diane Vigil was born on May 24, 1946 and passed away January 2, 2022 at 75 years old.

Geri, as she preferred to be called, met the love of her life, Michael Vigil in High School when they were 15 years old. They were married for just shy of 57 years at the time of her...

Jan 2, 2022

Robert Read ‘Big Daddio’ Kirkpatrick Jr., immensely loved and adored husband, father, uncle and friend, passed away suddenly in Denver, Colorado on January 2, 2022. We suspect, mainly, to prevent himself from having to watch the Broncos lose their upcoming games.

Read was born in Memphis, Tennessee on Dec. 3, 1953 to Bob & Peggy Kirkpatrick. After...

Jan 2, 2022

Richard Dean Powell, 59, died at home on January 2, 2022 at 1:22 PM. The cause was cancer.

Born June 13, 1962 in Cass City, Michigan, he was raised in Owendale with his 6 brothers and 1 sister. He graduated from Central Michigan University and moved to Fort Collins, Colorado where he graduated with a Masters in...

Jan 2, 2022

A Celebration of the Life of

George Thomas Devers

(January 4, 1932 — January 2, 2022)

George Thomas Devers was born January 4, 1932, in Denver, Colorado to Elizabeth Smith Devers Bates and Ross Devers. His mother worked hard at multiple...

Jan 2, 2022

Mary Ann Schumacher passed away on January 2, 2022 in Denver, Colorado.  She was born in Alabama on September 5, 1928 to her parents Marcus and Annie Lou Sutherlin.  She lived in South Bend, Indiana where she met her loving husband, the late John A.M. Schumacher.  John and Mary Ann had two sons, John Schumacher Jr. and Greg Schumacher. ...