Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Eugene O'Malley
Jun 26, 2021
Eugene Philip Patrick William Joseph O'Malley passed away in comfort at his Brookdale Meridian residence on June 26, 2021, one day short of his 92nd birthday. He is preceded in death by his wife Jackie, son Clark Irven and stepdaughter Denise Michael.
Eugene was born in Chicago, Illinois to Alvira and Clark Irven. He served in both...
Gary Johnson
Jun 26, 2021
Gary Edward Johnson age 67 a resident of Rockwall, TX since 2018 passed away from this life on June 26, 2021, and into the arms of his loving Lord and Savior. Gary was surrounded by his children Ben and Hannah along with Linda and many family members in Denver, CO
Gary was born to Charles Edward Johnson...
Polly Roberts
Jun 26, 2021
Polly Roberts died peacefully at home on June 26th, 2021, just three weeks shy of her 91st birthday. She was born on July 17, 1930 in East Orange, New Jersey to Monte & Charlotte Carroll. Shortly after that her parents moved to Denver where she was raised. She grew up at 146 S Corona Street in a household that...
Charles Gannaway, Jr.
Jun 25, 2021
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On January 19, 1960 in Denver, Colorado, Charles Edward Gannaway Jr. was born to Charles Edward Gannaway Sr. and Eleanor Dale Gannaway.
As a young boy he helped to feed the hungry. He always had a willingness to help others in need. His hobbies as a child included building model cars...
Betty Kulish
Jun 25, 2021
Betty Lou Kulish, known to many friends as Timmie Kulish (after her maiden name of Timm), dedicated and loving homemaker for her husband and three children, expert seamstress and teacher, passed away at her Denver home of six decades on Friday, June 25, 2021. She was 94 years old.
Betty was born in Sheridan, Wyoming on May 14, 1927, one week...
Charles Murray Jr.
Jun 25, 2021
Charles William (Bill) Murray, Jr. passed away on June 25, 2021, at the age of 96 at his home in Denver. Bill was born on November 18, 1924, to Helen Louise Murray and Charles William Murray, Sr. Bill spent his youth in Manchester, Ohio, until the great 1937 Ohio River flood sent the Murray family packing to...
Robert Daly
Jun 24, 2021
Robert (Bob) Daly, 87, of Broomfield, CO passed away on June 24th. Bob was born on March 5th, 1934 to Glen and Ruth Daly in Denver. He attended Denver North High School, and went on to become a member of the Sheet Metal Workers Union. After getting his start in midget racing, he moved to sprint car racing, and raced the...
Gregory Knapp
Jun 24, 2021
Gregory James Knapp, age 56, died in Denver on June 24, 2021. He was a 1983 graduate of Cherry Creek High School where he was on the wrestling team. He lived and worked in the metro Denver area.
Greg was preceded in death by his parents, William (“Bill”) and Joyce Knapp and his older brother Andy Knapp. ...
Diane Busnardo
Jun 24, 2021
Diane was born on March 20, 1935 to parents William and Genelle Hargis. She had a brother, Bill who was two years older than her. Diane was born in East Oakland, California but at the age of 3 months, the family moved to their home in Berkeley, California where Diane grew up and her parents lived for 50 years....
Erika Madrid
Jun 23, 2021
Erika M. Madrid, age 82, died at home in Westminster on June 30, 2021. She was born in Swinemunde, Germany and immigrated with her family to the United States in search of a better life in 1952. They settled in Malvern, Iowa. The community welcomed them with open arms. In keeping with the desire for greater opportunity, Erika's parents...
Helen Doherty
Jun 23, 2021
Helen Mae Doherty, age 91, died peacefully on June 23, 2021 after a long courageous battle with cancer.
Born January 30, 1930 to Mary and Amadeo Cordova, in Trinidad, Colorado. She had a happy childhood in Trinidad, where her father was the town Sheriff. Later, her father’s job as a prison guard took her to Canon City, Colorado where...
Heather Karas
Jun 23, 2021
Heather Terese Karas, 60, of Parker, died at Sky Ridge Medical Center surrounded by her loving family on June 23, 2021 following her courageous battle with cancer. She is survived by her twin children, Marina and Michael Karas, loving furry companions, Toula and Oreo; Siblings, Coral (George) Howe, Holly (Alex) Robb, Amber (Dave) Jordan, Joseph Cumming; Mother-in-law, Sylvia Karas;...
Penny Summers
Jun 23, 2021
Penny (Reeves) Summers, age 76, of Arvada, CO, passed away suddenly, but peacefully, on Wednesday June 23, 2021, after a long and valiant battle with health ailments.
Penny was born August 7, 1944, in Success, Arkansas. She was 6 of 7 siblings and the first-born daughter.
Penny married the love of her life, William Paul Summers,...
Pati Hogan
Jun 23, 2021
Pati Hogan, 56, of Boulder, Colorado passed away on June 23, 2021 in Thornton, Colorado.
A Memorial Service will be held in her honor on Friday, July 2, 2021, 11:00am at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel (9998 Grant Street, Thornton, Colorado).
Please share your memories of Pati and condolences with her family in the Tribute...
Gilbert Lopez
Jun 22, 2021
Gilbert Joseph Lopez, of Elizabeth, Colorado, passed away on Tuesday, June 22, 2021, from pneumonia at the age of 80. Gilbert was born on October 4, 1940 in New Mexico to Lisandro and Virginia Lopez.
Gilbert will be remembered for his strength and courage, hilarious sense of humor, his positive energy, and the love he shared with...
Metta Inskeep
Jun 22, 2021
Metta Gray Inskeep, 82, of Parker Colorado, our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away at home on June 22, 2021, following a courageous battle with ovarian cancer.
Metta was born February 24, 1939, in Newark, New Jersey to Kenneth and Katharine Lent Carberry. She graduated from Douglass College in 1961 with a degree in...
Dorothy Hines
Jun 21, 2021
Dorothy Irene “Dottie” Hines, beautiful and loving wife, mother, nana, grandma, mentor, and friend to so many, passed peacefully in her sleep on Monday, June 21, 2021 at the age of 91. Her room at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Denver was at capacity as her children, their spouses, her grandchildren, and great-grandchildren surrounded her. Dorothy was born...
Rosezella Ritchie
Jun 21, 2021
Rosezella June Ritchie passed away peacefully on June 21, 2021 at the age of 86. She was born on June 6, 1935 in Campo, CO, she is 1 of 15 siblings. She was a very proud member of the The New Apostolic Church, she loved attending church every Sunday, and looked forward to the get togethers after in the...
Gordon Beesley
Jun 21, 2021
Gordon Beesley was a police officer, musician, hiker, biker, husband, father, brother, uncle and beloved friend during his 51 years. Born in Connecticut and raised in New Jersey, Gordon moved to Boulder to attend the University of Colorado before settling in the area permanently with his wife and two sons.
As a widely respected officer with the...
Mary Pearson
Jun 21, 2021
Mary Pearson, beloved mother, devoted wife, and cherished friend, passed away on June 21, 2021, after a brief battle with lung cancer. She leaves a legacy of love and fond memories in the hearts of all who knew her.
Born Mary Holland on December 27, 1955, in West Helena, Arkansas, she was the daughter of Otto and...
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