Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Dec 15, 2021

John P. Hanak, Jr. of Aurora, Colorado passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 15, 2021 after a long and courageous battle with Huntington’s Disease.  He was 67.  He was born to parents Isabelle and John P. Hanak, Sr. in Union City, NJ.  He graduated from Emerson High School in Union City, after years of playing on their football team. ...

Dec 15, 2021

Ernest "Ernie" Coppen of Denver, Colorado passed away on December 15, 2021 at the age of 97.  Ernie was born to Ernest and Agnes Coppen on January 5, 1924 in Darby, Pennsylvania.  He was a proud member of the Armed Forces and flew 32 missions as a waist gunner in WWII.  He received a Distinguished Flying Cross and multiple...

Dec 15, 2021

Pamela Ruth Scooros Van Milligan, 69, fell asleep with the Lord at her home in Lakewood, Colorado on December 15, 2021 from cancer.

Pam was born in Detroit and graduated from University of Michigan.  She moved to Denver and worked as a proof-reader, draftsperson and massage therapist.  She studied at the University of Colorado at Denver, where...

Dec 14, 2021

Our beloved mother Karen LaVate Hulett entered into God’s Kingdom on December 14, 2021.

Karen was born to Faye and Hans Peterson on April 25, 1942 in Iola, Kansas.

In 1959 Karen married Jim Hulett. They went on to have 6 children Gary, Jimmie, Paul (Ildiko), Michael (Holly), Danny and Rhonda (Mark). In 1976 Karen and Jim moved their family from the plains of Kansas to the growing...

Dec 14, 2021

Lee Herbert Duran, 84, passed on December 14, 2021.

Born in Denver, Colorado on July 14, 1937 to Ezequiel and Lucy Cruz Duran. He was born in a humble home under the Colfax viaduct, which he liked to say "I was born under the star" as the Star Bakery was across the street. He has one brother,...

Dec 14, 2021

Carol Sun Warner, age 91, a resident of Lone Tree, CO, passed away peacefully of natural causes.  Her husband, Frederick E. Warner, preceded her in death on March 2, 1996.  She is survived by two sons, Laurence Warner (Janet) of Littleton, CO and Mark Warner (Ericka Wilder) of Pottstown, PA; five grandchildren, Dustin Warner (deceased), Jamie Warner (Travis Pitt),...

Dec 14, 2021

James Gregory Guinan, beloved father, grandfather, brother and uncle, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2021. He is survived by his son Mark, daughter Julie, granddaughters Kayleigh and Madeline and his brother Keith.

He was Greg to all who knew him; warm, witty, and quick to smile with a gregarious personality that could light up a room. First and foremost, he was a man of faith...

Dec 14, 2021

Maria Elba Gonzalez

Nuestra querida madre Maria Elba Gonzalez, pasó a descansar ante la presencia de nuestro Dios todopoderoso en diciembre 14, 2021 en Thornton CO.  Ella fue y será muy querida por su familia: Gilberto Gonzalez, esposo (casados 66 años), hijas Angela Santana, Emelda Torres, Rosa Hernandez, Gloria Gonzalez, Carmen Gonzalez. Hijos Arnoldo Gonzalez,...

Dec 14, 2021

Anna Marie Brafford, (82) resident of Westminster, CO, passed away December 14, 2021. She was born on November 25, 1939 to Sam and Jennie Domenico. She will be missed by everyone who knew and loved her.

Anna Marie was proceeded in passing by her parents, and her husband Roy Brafford.

Anna Marie is survived by...

Dec 14, 2021

Daniel (Dan) Joseph McNiece III, 65, of Arvada, Colorado passed away on December 14, 2021 at Lutheran Medical Center. Dan was born in Quincy, Massachusetts on December 12, 1956 to Daniel and Pat McNiece. Dan graduated from Alameda High School in 1975 and worked in the automotive field most of his adult life. He opened Arrow Auto Parts in...

Dec 14, 2021

Susan Maryetta Bybee(née Grannis) passed away on December 14, 2021.  She was deeply loved by her family: husband David(married 53 years), son Daniel and daughter in law Ann(Bonner) and granddaughter Charlotte, daughter Jennifer and grandchildren Josh, Mackenzie and Hannah.

Susan was born in Palo Alto, CA and graduated from Palo Alto High School.  She attended UC Santa...

Dec 13, 2021

Terrance D. Monahan “Terry” died on 12/13/21 after a short illness. Survived by children Sharon (Wayne) Roberson, Kathy (Kevin) Emerson, Teri Ann Monahan, Colleen (Larry) Peters, Kelly Sala, and Patrick (Marla) Monahan; sister Maureen (Bill) Maskrey. Preceded in death by beloved wife Loretta. When describing Terry Monahan his children often declared proudly “our dad is a rocket scientist.”  For...

Dec 12, 2021

Catherine (Cathy) Mary O'Connor lived a full, loving, kind and giving life, dedicated always to serving others before herself. Above all, Cathy was a dedicated mother, sister, aunt, godmother, parishioner and neighbor, and she left an indelible mark on the many people blessed to have her in their lives.  Extending beyond those in Cathy's daily life, President Ronald Reagan, American soldiers...

Dec 12, 2021

Wanda June (Atwood) Keith, of Littleton, Co passed away December 12, 2021. She was born February 3, 1938, In Abilene, Texas. She was the 7th child of 7 children born to Eugene and Emma (Arnold) Atwood. The Atwood family lived in Abilene, Texas for most of her school years and she attended Wylie schools. She was active in school...

Dec 12, 2021

Jane A. Conrad of Highlands Ranch, Colorado passed away peacefully on December 12, 2021 following a brief illness. She lived a full and adventurous 86 years of life.

Jane was born March 21, 1935 in Waukon, Iowa to Alyce & Creighton Palmer.

Jane was an avid skier, hiker and world traveler. She played on her...

Dec 12, 2021

Janice Bahr was born February 25th, 1937 in the home she lived in all her life. she graduated with a teaching degree and served as a Lutheran school elementary teacher for 25 years. She retired from teaching and worked another 20 years as a clerk at Denver General Hospital.

She leaves behind 9 nieces and nephews, 20...

Dec 11, 2021

Geraldine "Geri" Jones, passed away on December 11th, 2021 after a brief illness.  She was 88 years old.

Geri was born in the Chicago-area in 1933.  Her parents were Walter and Eugenia Kenick. After graduating from New Trier High School, Geri attended an art school in Chicago. While employed with Rand McNally, Geri met the love of...

Dec 11, 2021

Margaret Lorilla (Hetsler) Miller passed away Saturday, December 11, 2021.

Margaret was born on June 26, 1934 in Ann Arbor, Michigan to Rebecca (Card) and Carl Hetsler.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Phillip “Pete” Miller and sisters, Mary (Hetsler) Smith and Marjorie Hetsler.

She is survived by her...

Dec 11, 2021

Heather Choate Schultz, age 54, passed away at Parker Adventist Hospital on December 11, 2021. Heather was born on March 23, 1967 to Harold Jay Choate and Beverly Diane Choate (Butler).

Heather is survived by her father Harold Jay Choate, her husband John Joseph Schultz, her children Taylor Williamson Schultz and his wife Tara...

Dec 11, 2021

Michael “Mike” Leal of Keenesberg, CO was called home suddenly on December 11, 2021, at the age of 54. Mike grew up in the Westminster area and went to Ranum High School, Class of 86’.

Mike worked as an Electrician for 25-years from 1996 – 2021. He was well known in the electrical community and helped many...