Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Jul 23, 2021

Martha Elvira Vander Plaats, 93, of Centennial, Colorado, passed away July 23, 2021, surrounded by family.

The daughter of John Francis and Lula Geraldine Pearce Watson, Martha Elvira Watson was born June 5, 1928, in Ogdensburg, New York.

Martha was raised in Northern New York state and graduated from Russel Sage College with a Bachelor...

Jul 23, 2021

Harry Joseph Tokle, age 92, passed away on Friday, July 23, 2021.

Donations can be made to Denver Hospice in Harry's honor.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11am on Friday, August 6 at Horan & McConaty, 9998 Grant St., Thornton, CO 80229, with a reception at the same location to follow.

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Jul 22, 2021

Marjorie Schwankl Bjorklund, 59 of Highlands Ranch died July 22, 2021 following a two year battle with ovarian cancer. She was born June 16, 1962 in Aberdeen, Maryland to Elmer and Carol Schwankl.

Margie made Colorado her home since 1993. She worked at Ceridian for 19 years and recently at Antero Resources as an HRIS Project Manager....

Jul 22, 2021

George Louis Garramone, 81, of Arvada passed away on July 22, 2021 at Collier Hospice Center in Wheat Ridge. Born on May 2, 1940 in Denver, Colorado he was the son of Louis and Helen Garramone. George married Barbara (Mauro) on August 18, 1962 and together they shared 59 years of marriage.

George attended North High school,...

Jul 22, 2021

Teri Lynne Roberts, 63, of Denver, Colorado, passed away suddenly July 22, 2021. She is loved and will be sorely missed. She was born Teri Lynne Bibb on December 31, 1957 in California to Adonna Aul and J. L. Bibb.

The second eldest child of her siblings, Teri was always bright. She was a gifted musician (accordion,...

Jul 22, 2021

Mrs. Dora Maria Lopez, 96, departed this life July 22, 2021 at her home.  A Thornton resident since 1962, she was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church, and worked in housekeeping at Valley View Hospital for over 25 years.  She was born May 2, 1925 in El Llano, NM and is preceded in death by her husband, Joe R.B. Lopez;...

Jul 21, 2021

Donald G. Franzmann, 89 years old, of Denver, Colorado passed away on July 21, 2021 at home.

Donald was born on January 4, 1932, in Denver, Colorado to Lauritz and Sigrid Franzmann.

Donald is survived by his wife, Kathryn; and children Laurie (Robert) Weise, Steven (Kelley) Franzmann, Gerald Franzmann, Lisa (Jon) Vogt, and Michael Franzmann. ...

Jul 20, 2021

Charles “Charlie” or “Chuck” A. Johnson, 71 years old of Arvada, Colorado, formerly of Tempe, Arizona passed away on July 20, 2021 at Elms Haven Center in Thornton.

He was born on July 26, 1949 in Madison, Wisconsin to Charles and Emma (Millard) Johnson. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Surviving are two...

Jul 20, 2021

Harold  (Hal)  Norris  Taylor

September 2, 1955 ~ July 20, 2021 (age 65)

Hal Taylor, age 65, passed from this life on July 20, 2021 from heart failure while on a day hike in the Colorado Rockies he loved.  Hal was born September 2, 1955 in Denver, Colorado as...

Jul 19, 2021

Aaron Matthew Burns, age 49, died at his home in Denver on Monday, July 19. The cause of his death was ROS1-positive lung cancer.

Born September 16, 1971, in Fort Collins, CO, he attended the University of Chicago before earning a BA in English from the University of Michigan in 1994. A lifelong Cubs fan, Aaron actually...

Jul 19, 2021

Clyde W. Gast was born on December 27, 1929 in Valparaiso, Indiana to Lloyd Gast and Lois Spencer Gast. He passed away on July 19, 2021 in Denver, Colorado. Clyde is preceded in death by both of his parents, brother; Charles Gast, and grandson; Joel Gast. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Dorothy J. Gast; sister, Kay Hinderer; son, Clyde...

Jul 19, 2021

Dr. Stanley Y Doida, a prominent dentist, 76, passed away in his home in Parker, CO from natural causes.

Stan is survived by his former spouse, Eileen, eldest son, Stan Jr. (Margaret), three grandchildren, Danielle, Kira, Eva, and two sisters, Sharon Ioka (Dennis) and Jean Cuseo (William). He was preceded in death by his parents, Sam and...

Jul 19, 2021

Jack John Robert van Meel was granted his angel wings on July 19, 2021. His final days were spent surrounded by family and friends.

Jack was born in Kerkrade, Holland on April 18, 1958.

Jack graduated from Butte High School and went on to get a degree in the fledgling business of computer hardware from...

Jul 18, 2021

Francis Xavier O’Connor III, Frank, 74 of Centennial Colorado, passed away on July 18, 2021, from complications from diabetes.

Frank was born in Rockville Centre, NY on June 7, 1947, to Francis and Patrice O’Connor.  He graduated from St. Agnes High School in Rockville Centre, NY in 1965.  He earned an Associate’s degree in Liberal Arts at...

Jul 18, 2021

It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of Thomas Christopher Moore on the evening of July 18, 2021. He was 60 years old.

Thomas was born in New Brunswick, New Jersey on December 18, 1960, to Wallace Sheldon Moore and Catherine Mehan Likely Moore. He was one of five children; Lucy, Elizabeth (Buffy), Tom,...

Jul 18, 2021

Edward (Ed) Walker passed away peacefully at home in Highlands Ranch, CO on 7/18/21 with his loving wife Mary at his side.  Ed attended the prestigious Art Institute of Chicago with an intense love of art and music but ultimately graduated from the University of Illinois with a business degree.  He proudly served in the United States Army as a member...

Jul 17, 2021

Wesley “Red” McClay, age 88, passed at UC Health on July 17, 2021 surrounded by loved ones.

Born April 4, 1933 in Washington County, Illinois to Owen and Isla McClay, he resided the majority of his life in Aurora, CO. Red pursued multiple entrepreneurial works beginning at a young age as a paper boy to owning multiple...

Jul 17, 2021

Steven R. "Randy" Wells son of Betty M. Wells (Arvada); father to Jeremiah Wells (Arvada), and Jessica Ross (Arvada); brother to David A. Wells (Arvada), Linda D.. Paskey (Las Vegas, NV), Debra L. Salankey (Westminster). He was an excellent army helicopter mechanic, and automotive manager. Visitation will be held on Friday 7/23/2021 from 4 PM to 8 PM at...

Jul 17, 2021

Karma Zoe Joseph Smith died peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, July 17, 2021, two days prior to her 88th birthday.

Karma was born and raised in the small, southern Utah town of Beaver. She met Collin Smith while attending the University of Utah where she received a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education with a minor in music....

Jul 16, 2021

Carl Edward Rodriguez, November 13,1931- July 15,2021 Carl Lived a fulfilling life as a father, Brother, Husband and a Best Friend to the end. He loved listening to Christain talk radio, talking about his past and enjoying the company of his friends. In keeping with his nature, funeral services are private and for immediate family only. Those Wishing to honor...