Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Jun 30, 2021

Ferdinando (“Fred”) Rinel Bustos, age 97, passed away June 30, 2021 surrounded by his family.  Not an educated man, but a man of knowledge and wisdom.  He was born in Mora, New Mexico on April 20, 1924, where he lived on his family’s land, Cañada del Carro, until he moved to Wyoming, where he met his wife in 1950...

Jun 30, 2021

Ruby Mae von Stein, May 10, 1931-June 30, 2021. Ruby went to her heavenly home on June 30, 2021. She loved her Lord Jesus and willingly served her Lord in the church. She was a beloved and devoted mother to four children, a faithful wife to her husband for 61 years. She is preceded in death by her husband Armine;...

Jun 30, 2021

Christopher (Dudley) Lee Wright; age 67, Died in Thornton CO on June 30,2021. Graduate of Grace High School, class of 72. Married Janice (Fanny) Wright June 29, 1974. Chris was proud to have served in the United States Air force from 1976 to 1980. After exiting the Air Force he continued on to receive a degree of Associate in...

Jun 30, 2021

Judith Lee Acre, was born July 14, 1942 to Mose and Olga Fernandez in Denver, Colorado. She graduated from Lutheran High School and attended Trinidad State Jr. College and then Northeastern Jr. College. While there, she met the love of her life Ronald Wayne Acre, a teacher at Sterling Jr. High School.  They were married for 51 years and...

Jun 29, 2021

Cynthia (Cindy) Bryan, 62 of Denver CO passed away peacefully with her children by her side on June 29, 2021. She was born on June 22, 1959 in Vineland, NJ. Cindy never met a stranger that she couldn't befriend.  On March 26, 1978 Cindy married the love of her life Darrell Bryan and moved to Denver CO where she pursued...

Jun 29, 2021

Richard (Dick) Shiely was born in Saint Paul, Minnesota, the fourth of five children, to Helene P. Shiely and Albert R. Shiely.

Dick spent his childhood growing up in Saint Paul MN, with his two brothers and two sisters. He spent his youth going Como Park next to his house, and down to the river...

Jun 29, 2021

Diane Marie Harrahill Palachek, age 68, died in her home in Brighton on June 29th 2021. As she ended her battle with squamous cell skin cancer, she was courageous and loving, surrounded by her family and at peace.

Diane was born December 7th, 1952 in Omaha to Thelma and Jess Harrahill. She attended Omaha South...

Jun 29, 2021

Our beloved Zion was born to Matthew Lawrence Torres and Grace Crystal Ema Tezzo Torres at UC Health Anschutz in Aurora, Colorado. He passed away 19 hours after his birth in his father’s arms. He had tan skin and curly brown hair. He had his father’s eyes and his mother’s nose. In utero, he was so active and energetic....

Jun 29, 2021

Elaine “Joyce” Georgeson died peacefully in the presence of family, on June 29th in Denver, Colorado, following a short illness. Joyce is survived by 5 nephews, 5 nieces and a large extended family. Preceded in death by her parents, 9 siblings, one nephew and one niece.

A grave-side interment service will be held at North Viking Lutheran...

Jun 28, 2021

Francisco David Sabichi, 93, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2021.

He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 62 years, Magdelyn S. Sabichi, and is survived by adoring daughters, Anita Sabichi (Felipe Samaniego) and Lisa Sabichi Jochem (Wayne Jochem).

Francisco proudly served in the US Navy as a medic in WWII. After attending...

Jun 28, 2021

Sylvia Lee Berens Hill and Leonard Eugene Hill

Without the sunset there would be no sunrise.  Without winter there would be no spring.  Without tears there would be no smiles.  Life is full of contradictions and contrast.  Without a goodbye there would be no embrace of hello.

Sylvia was a quiet country girl...

Jun 28, 2021

Molly Psyllas, 49, of Denver, Colorado was born September 9, 1971, and passed away on June 28, 2021 after a courageous seven-year battle against colon cancer.  Molly will be remembered by so many people for being a loving and dedicated mother to her two sons, her contagious laugh and smile, her love of travel and fashion, and her loyalty and kindness to family and friends.

Molly is...

Jun 28, 2021

Steve Haggerty (Hags), age 68, passed away on June 28th, 2021. Born May 12th, 1953, in Denver, Colorado. Preceded in death by parents Joseph and Annette (Skippy) Haggerty. Growing up in the Littleton area, Steve quickly found a love for athletics where he began a remarkably successful football career at Arapahoe High School. He was admired by many for...

Jun 27, 2021

Esmée de la Mater was born April, 19, 1938 to Broughton (Bo)  George Parker and Dorothy Rosalie (Bradbury) Parker in Esher, Surrey England.   Anthony followed in 1942 and Jerome was born in 1945.

She attended Battle Abbey boarding school where she was very active in sports, piano and horse riding. She took a secretarial course in Brighton...

Jun 27, 2021

Ronald J. Van Donselaar went to his heavenly home on June 27, 2021 after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease.  Ron was born on September 17, 1944 to Jacob and Geraldine (Doorn) Van Donselaar in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

He graduated from Kalamazoo Christian and Calvin College.  He continued his education at Western Michigan University and completed...

Jun 27, 2021

Kimberly Katherine Whitesell passed away on June 27, 2021 at the age of 53, in the comfort of her Littleton, Colorado home after a 10-month brave and enduring battle with stomach cancer.  She was strong for her family until the end.

Kim was born to Lynda Belt and Gary Halvorson on December 24th, 1967 in...

Jun 27, 2021

William Joseph (Bill) Doyle, Jr. of Centennial, Colorado, died unexpectedly on June 27, 2021 at the age of 72, after a day of serving his community through volunteer work.

Bill is survived by his children, Andrew (Marci Addison), Katherine (Josh Wyeth) and Carolyn; his grandchildren Mikayla and Kelsey; and his sisters Mary (Herb O’Connor) and Jean (Jeff...

Jun 26, 2021

Michael G. Nastu, age 91, beloved husband for over 54 years of Mary Lika Nastu, died peacefully at MacKenzie Place Retirement Community in Fort Collins, Colorado, on Saturday, June 26, 2021.

Born on December 21, 1929, in Bridgeport, CT, to the late Gus and Thoma Nastu, Michael grew up in Bridgeport, CT, and graduated from Bassick High...

Jun 26, 2021

Katherine Hartz, age 100, died peacefully at home on June 26, 2021. Katherine was born August 24, 1920.  She lived the last 75 years of her life in Colorado. She was preceded in death by her husband Kenneth and her siblings Helen,Jack, Alice and Tommy. She is survived by her daughter Suzie  Grandchildren John and his Wife Chalaun, Carol...

Jun 26, 2021

Carole Jean “Jeannie” Visocky, beautiful and loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, friend, and so much more, left this world suddenly on Saturday, June 26th, 2021 at the age of 78.  Our darling Carole Jean was lovingly surrounded by her husband, children, their spouses and grandchildren. They all surrounded her with love and care during her final days.  She is...