Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Jul 11, 2021

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N Kenneth (Ken) Furlong died on July 11, 2021. He was 94. He is survived by his loving wife, Helen, and daughters Karen Childs (husband Joseph and grandchildren Kathleen and Drew), Lucy Smith, Patricia Furlong (grandson Jacob), and Susan Fisher (husband Rob).

He was born in Youngstown, Ohio on...

Jul 11, 2021

Amanda Michelle McAlister, age 33, passed away in Brighton, Colorado, on July 11, 2021. She was born in Garden City, Kansas. However, she spent most of her life in Colorado, where she loved being outdoors. . She is survived by Constantine Tristan and preceded in death by Scarlette Rose.

Amanda was a loving and forgiving free spirit. She...

Jul 10, 2021

It is with deep and immense sadness that we mourn the passing of Humphrey George Petersen-Jones, on Saturday, July 10th, 2021, at the age of 28. He was a beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend.

Humphrey was born in London, U.K. on July 23, 1992, and lived in Edinburgh and Cambridge until 1998 when the...

Jul 10, 2021

Patrice "Patty" Hyatt Pirk was born on July 24, 1950 in Baltimore, MD to William and Alma Hyatt. She passed away on July 10, 2021 in Baltimore, MD. She was the eldest of 5 children. They moved to Colorado when Patty was 10 years old and they made their home here. She grew up in the Green Mountain area...

Jul 10, 2021

Our wonderful, funny son, William John Koznarek (28), recently left us and is now at peace.  He will be missed every day by his loving parents, Mark Koznarek and Jean Nykamp Koznarek, his sisters, Laura and Anne, his many aunts, uncles and cousins and his many grateful friends.  He was predeceased by his grandparents, Beatrice and Henry...

Jul 10, 2021

Nellie Cynthia Boyles AKA "GG" was a born caretaker. She received a letter of recognition and thanks from the Governor of St. Thomas in 1975 for her exemplary performance, dedication and untiring devoted service to humanitarian causes in the community. She later moved to New Jersey for a better life, where she worked as an in-home caretaker for many years with the same...

Jul 10, 2021

Soffia Soter Frangos, also known affectionately by her daughter Danielle as “Little Sugar” or her granddaughter Allison as “Yai” (short for “Yaya”), was a mover and a doer. She was in perpetual motion and she always got things done - on time and beautifully.

Soffia was born and grew up on a farm on Redwood Road in...

Jul 9, 2021

Thomas Schaffnit was born in Dallas, TX on Sept. 15, 1951.  One of six children, (four boys and two girls), Tom was the second born, and from the very beginning he believed in the importance of family, having the love from grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins at an early age.

When his family moved to Colorado for...

Jul 9, 2021

Angelica Lynn Korpaczewski, 31 years old, died in Aurora, Colorado on July 9, 2021.  Angelica was born in Phoenix, Arizona on December 13, 1989.  Angelica had worked as a Pharmacy Technician for many years.  Angelica enjoyed learning and spending time with her children.

Angelica is survived in death by her two children, Isabella...

Jul 9, 2021

Phyliss Ann Parmeley Mason, age 80, was born September 17, 1940 in Leadwood, Missouri. She passed away July 9, 2021 in Denver Colorado. She married Gary Bruce Mason on May 30, 1961; they recently celebrated 60 years of marriage. Phyliss is survived by her husband, Gary and her four children, Pamela Loftus (Tom  Loftus), Leila Brown (Marshall Brown), Michele Zerbe...

Jul 8, 2021

Dixie E. Friede was born on 8/29/1928; died on 7/8/2021 of natural causes. She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, William L. Friede. She is survived by 3 children, 4 grandsons, and 2 great-grandchildren. She was loved by all who knew her.

Per Dixie’s request, no services will be held. Memorial donations may...

Jul 8, 2021

Ruth Virginia Pearson

A Life and Legacy of Strength and Determination

Ruth Virginia Pearson was born in Panama City, Panama on February 18, 1934 as the oldest of 3 children to Wilfred and Catherine Anglin. Ruth, whose name means “Friend,” has been described by many...

Jul 8, 2021

Katharine (Kathy) Zitkowski Bond, 84, passed away on July 8, 2021.

Kathy was born on 5/26/1937 in Oxnard, California to Frederick August Zitkowski and Elizabeth Stuart Cooper Zitkowski. Kathy was predeceased by her brother Frederick Stuart.

She is succeeded by her children Peter Bond & Tammra Bond, Kate Bond & Tobin, Matthew Bond & Tamara...

Jul 8, 2021

Perry O’Neal Dye, 68, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on July 8th in Denver, Colorado.

Perry was born September 21st, 1952, in Indianapolis, Indiana, the son of Alice and Pete (Paul) Dye. He grew up in Indianapolis, attending the Orchard School and spending summers in Culver, Indiana on Lake Maxinkuckee. After attending the The Winchendon...

Jul 7, 2021

Dorothy Virginia (Tripp) Muir, gracious and loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away at her Aurora home on July 7th, 2021. She was 101 years old.

Born May 20, 1920 in Chicago, she lived in Chicago for 60 years and Aurora, Colorado for 41 years. She worked in Aurora for Stearns Rogers Engineering before retiring...

Jul 6, 2021

Roberta Gayle Batchelder, 90, of Arvada passed away on July 6, 2021 at Nightingale Suites in Arvada, Colorado. Born on November 5, 1930 in Parnell, Missouri, she was the daughter of Orlie and Elma (Miller) Stutesman. Roberta married Verne Batchelder on March 15, 1949 and together they shared 59 years of marriage until his passing on December 15, 2008....

Jul 6, 2021

Novella Frances (Maes) Lucero peacefully went home to her Lord on July 6th 2021 at the age of 103.  She was born on December 20, 1917, in Alamosa, Colorado.  She was preceded by her husband Cy Lloyd Lucero, an Army veteran, and her brother David Andrew and sister Edna Pearl.  She will be  missed by her brothers Raoul Maes...

Jul 6, 2021

Mary Emily Lake Spanberger, age 74, passed away on July 6, 2021, surrounded by family.  She had been battling Alzheimer’s disease for several years. She was born August 3, 1946 in Hastings, Nebraska to Max and Kathrine “Kitty” Lake and raised in Salina, Kansas. She graduated from Sacred Heart High School in 1964, the San Francisco College for Women...

Jul 6, 2021

Douglas Dennis DeGree, beloved son of Milton and Fern DeGree, passed away July 6th, 2021, in Denver, Colorado. He was born in Minot, North Dakota, June 20th, 1948. He graduated from Minot State University with a degree in Art Education and soon after made his home in Denver. Doug married Sue Ellen Berkmeyer at Flagstaff Mountain Amphitheater on June...

Jul 6, 2021

Survived by wife Yvonne; children Don Runge, Brian Runge, Thelma Grabeau; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren. Funeral Service, Thursday, July 15, 2021, 11:00 am, Horan & McConaty, 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood, CO 80227. Interment Golden Cemetery.