Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Jan 1, 2022

Elaine Teresa Egan, 93, went to the arms of our Father in Heaven on April 25, 2022, surrounded by her loving family members as she passed from here to her new heavenly home.

Born on May 13, 1928, to George and Helen (Burlien) Minot, baptized in the Catholic faith at Saint Barnabas Catholic Church in Alameda, California....

Jan 1, 2022

Cliffordine Ruth Hohl, 97, passed away on June 23, 2022 after a brief illness. She is survived by her loving sons, Gregory (Stephanne’) Hohl and Jeffrey (Denise) Hohl, 2 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, family, and countless friends. She as preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Albert Hohl, her parents Olive Ruth and Jacob Hascal Mountz and...

Jan 1, 2022

John Thornton was born on October 31, 1941 in Inglewood, California.  He departed this life on January 20, 2022 at the age of 80 in Littleton, Colorado. John is preceded in death by his wife of 39 years, Margaret.

He is survived by his 4 children: Marlene Parker, Matthew Thornton, Lynne Bennett, Dee Wild; two nephews: Chris and Scott Thornton;...

Jan 1, 2022

Born April 8, 1938 in Denver, Colorado

Died June 27th, 2022 in Gilbert, Arizona

Everett “Ev” Knutson was born and raised in Denver, Colorado.  Everett attended the University of Denver where he earned a BS in Business Administration in 1960, a Master of Arts in 1971, ad a Doctor of Education in 1974.  Everett was...

Jan 1, 2022

Mary Anne Carres Finamore was born on November 7,1937. She passed away October 25,2022. Her parents are Nicholas Carres and Harriet Kostecki Carres. Mary was born in Chicago, Illinois and attended Siena High School.

Mary worked for American Airlines for over 40 years from Ohio to New York City, Dallas and Denver. After retiring from American Airlines,...

Jan 1, 2022

Jason Lee Meier passed away unexpectedly on April 11, 2022 at the age of 48.

Jason was born on December 13, 1973 in Denver, CO.  He was blessed to be adopted 3 weeks later to Robert and Isabell Meier of Yuma, Colorado. Jason graduated from Yuma High School in 1992.

On October 24, 1998 he...

Jan 1, 2022

George Dietz Fry or “Popeye” was born in Upstate New York, graduated from Williams College and earned an MBA from Cornell University.  He met the love of his life, Elizabeth Ahearn, in Rochester, New York and they married in 1972.  Shortly thereafter, when Dietz realized it was possible to ski and golf on the same day in Colorado, they...

Jan 1, 2022

Don Byrne, 95, passed away peacefully after a bout with pneumonia. Born April 24, 1927, he lived his entire life in Denver.

He was a devoted husband to Carolyn (nee Kallminzer) for 66 years, and survived her by over 8 years.

Don was the last surviving of 8 children to John L. and Emma, (nee Dillehay) Byrne....

Jan 1, 2022

Donald D. Poor passed away on December 24th, 2022, at home in Aurora, Colorado at age 75.

Don was born August 25th, 1947, in Fort Collins, Colorado, the son of Joseph and Violet (Uhrich) Poor. He graduated from Ft. Collins High School in 1965 and began working at Woodward Governor Co. as a machinist.  He also served...

Jan 1, 2022

Susan Delela Claassen, 83, died in her home in Brighton Colorado on December 09, 2022, surrounded by family after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.

Susan was born April 3, 1939, to E.J. & Adele Fortenberry in Laramie Wyoming, immediately brought joy and laughter into the world. After Susan graduated High School in Gunnison, she continued her studies...

Jan 1, 2022

Agnes W. Spacese was born in 1919 in western Pennsylvania. She passed on January 31, 2022 at the age of 102 in Denver, Colorado.

She will be joining her husband, Joseph Spacese and her son, Joseph T. Spacese. She has left behind her son Paul Spacese of Denver, Colorado.

She was Roman Catholic who will...

Jan 1, 2022

Marcella “Sally” Medina, age 98, passed on to join her Mother, Father, Siblings, Husband Lee Medina, and Step-son, on July 13, 2022, at her home, after a short illness.  She is lovingly survived by her three daughters, Lydia Medina, Patricia Deaton (Phil), and Sandra Barnes (Todd), seven grandchildren; Ernie and Kevin Guill, Bryan and Allison Hausman, Jack and Samantha...

Jan 1, 2022

Edward Allen Nichols, age 78, of Englewood, Colorado, met Jesus face to face on April 13, 2022. In this life, Edd gave himself to service as a minister, director of Faith Bible Media, and teacher at every level from grade school to seminary. While his duties at times took him to the Middle East, Ukraine, and Trinidad, for 22 years...

Jan 1, 2022

Earl Franklyn "Frank" Beckman, 90, of Denver, passed away January 31, 2022. He is survived by his wife, Dorothea, as well as by his blended family that includes David McCollough, Dennis McCollough, Mike McCollough, Scott McCollough, Mark Beckman, Marsha Seymore, and Mike Beckman as well as numerous grandchildren.

Frank served in the US Army where he participated in the...

Jan 1, 2022

Dianne Marie Hillman, 73, of Thornton, Colorado, beloved wife of James Clea Hillman, passed away peacefully at her home Wednesday, January 19th, after a long battle with cancer.  Dianne was born November 25th, 1948 in Duluth, Minnesota. She was the daughter of the late Thomas and Margaret (Harkness) McQuade and was the second of eight children. Dianne's father was...

Jan 1, 2022

Shirley A. Ingersoll, age 81, of Arvada CO. was called home by our Lord and Savior on July 29, 2022. Often referred to as ‘such a sweet person’, Shirley had a heart committed to her Christian walk, and her passion for serving the youth. Shirley was an active participant with the youth ministry at Centerpoint Community Church, an in-home...

Jan 1, 2022

John Harlan Minsch, age 84, passed away peacefully at his home in Golden, Colorado on April 3, 2022, with family by his side. He was born August 5, 1937, to Harlan H. and Thelma (Knipp) Minsch. John grew up in and around Westmoreland, Kansas, was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Church. He graduated from Westmoreland High School with the class...

Jan 1, 2022

Betty Joanne Arbon, age 83, passed away in her home on January 1, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.  Betty was born in Fairplay, Colorado on September 21, 1938, and was raised in East Carbon, Utah.  After graduating from Carbon High School, Betty moved to Salt Lake City where she met and married the love of her life, Norman....

Jan 1, 2022

James "Jim" Villamor, 88, of Littleton, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2022. He was a devoted, caring husband to his wife, Cathie (Rodgers), for over 60 years. He was also a loving father to his children Donna, Jimmy, and Steve. He was born on September 19, 1933 in Philadelphia to Dencio and Anna Mae (Boston) Villamor. He was...

Jan 1, 2022

On Friday, September 23, 2022, Antonio "Tony" Mincic was called home at the age of 86. He struggled with a long history of medical issues, especially the last 3 years. The world has lost a son, brother, husband, father, and friend.

Tony was born in Model, Colorado, on May 22, 1936. He is the son of Charles...