Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Karen Frasco

Jun 20, 2021

Karen Kay Frasco passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, June 20th, 2021, after a three-year battle with cancer.  Karen was the loving and beloved mother of five, grandmother of eight, and great-grandmother of three.

Born in Los Angeles, California, on January 1st, 1938, Karen was a California girl through and through.  But she loved and enjoyed her...

Thomas Deblaker

Jun 19, 2021

Thomas Alan DeBlaker was born January 12, 1960 in Clovis, New Mexico, and died on June 19, 2021 in Denver, Colorado. He was a badass in every way, living life large, never shying away from an adventure.

Tom was a sweet and generous child who earned the title “The Peace Maker” for trying to soothe others. His love...

Patricio Mora

Jun 18, 2021

Patricio J. Mora, June 24, 1945 - June 18, 2021, survived by wife Carol Ann Mora; daughter Maria (Anthony) Romero; grandson Jordan (Shea) Romero; granddaughter Jada Romero; brothers Andrew, Joe, Freddie, Jimmy;  sister Annie; numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Preceded in death by his son Patricio J. Mora Jr.; brothers Tony, Pete, George; sisters Aurelia, Margaret and MaryAnn.

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David Nelson

Jun 18, 2021

It is with great sadness that the family of David Pollard Nelson (Dave) announces his passing after valiantly living with Parkinson’s disease for 19 years, on Friday, June 18, 2021, at the age of 79. Ever the baseball fan, he hit a grand slam, rounded the bases, and crossed home plate to his eternal home with Jesus Christ.

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Eric Daniels

Jun 18, 2021

Eric Manning Daniels, age 61. Born in Columbus, OH, April 12th, 1960; died in Denver, CO, June 18th, 2021.  Predeceased by his father Rollin Daniels. Survived by partner June; children Ashley Nicole, Isaiah, Gabriel; mother Christine; siblings Sue (Tom), Lance (Cherry), Sau (Lai); eight nephews.

Eric grew up in a military family, and in 1970, Eric came...

Genevieve "Gen" Mitchell

Jun 18, 2021

Genevieve "Gen" M. Mitchell of Lakewood, Colorado passed away on June 18, 2021 at the age of 86. Loving mother of Randy (Sandi) & Ron. Grandmother of Rob & Beth.

Private services will be held.

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John Dean

Jun 18, 2021

John Lewis Dean Colonel, USAF (Retired)

John L. Dean (90) passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus at his home June 18, 2021. Born in Alma, Michigan to Roy and Wilma Dean, John grew up in a farming family and had a distinguished career in the USAF, retiring with the rank of Colonel....

Jose Canon

Jun 17, 2021

José Luis Cañon Bernal

June 22, 1959 ~ June 17, 2021 (age 61)

Descansa en la paz del Señor, porque cada día miramos al cielo con la ilusión de que nos estés viendo. Fuiste un modelo extraordinario de principios, generosidad, amor y lucha. Tus enseñanzas quedarán plasmadas en nuestros corazones y te llevaremos...

Jerome Boswell

Jun 17, 2021

We lost one for the ages Jerry Boswell. Jerry passed surrounded by family and Porter Hospice on June 17th, 2021. Hospice staff told Jerry to celebrate every day like ‘it’s your birthday’, so he did.

Jerry was born in St. Paul, Minnesota in December 1935, to Charlotte and Levi Boswell. They moved often due to Army commitments...

Kevin Yerdon

Jun 17, 2021

Kevin Michael Yerdon, 47, of Denver, CO, formerly of Bradford, PA, passed away Thursday, June 17, 2021.

Born on August 3,1973 in Bradford, he was a son of the late James J. and Elizabeth DePetro Yerdon.

Kevin attended Bradford Central Christian High School and was Valedictorian of the Class of 1991.  He received his Bachelor’s...

Joanne O'Kane

Jun 17, 2021

Colorado sadly lost a pioneer family member on June 17th 2021 when Joanne Little O’Kane, born in Denver on April 5, 1930, passed away peacefully. She is the great granddaughter of David and Adelaide Hart who arrived in Denver in April of 1870. David Hart served as the Arapahoe County Treasurer (now Denver County) in the 1880's and 90's....

Benerito Marquez

Jun 17, 2021

As I sit in heaven

And watch you everyday

I try to let you know with signs

I never went away

I hear you when your're laughing

And watch you as you sleep

I even place my arms around you

To calm you as you...

Ayned Mccomb

Jun 16, 2021

Ayned Louise McComb, 102, died on June 16, 2021 in Arvada, Colorado. She led a life dedicated to the service of humanity and will be greatly missed. Ayned was born on September 22, 1918 in Lynn, Massachusetts and spent her childhood years in Maine, New Hampshire, New York, Maryland, Florida and Illinois, depending on where her father could find...

John Buttitto

Jun 16, 2021

IT IS WITH GREAT SADNESS THAT THE FAMILY OF JOHN ANTHONY BUTTITTO ANNOUNCE HIS PASSING AFTER A 10 YEAR BATTLE WITH PARKINSON’S DISEASE ON JUNE 16, 2021 AT THE AGE OF 63.

BORN IN CHICAGO ILLINOIS JOHN LIVED A FULFILLING LIFE AS A WONDERFUL HUSBAND AND FATHER. HE IS SURVIVED BY HIS TWO DAUGHTERS KATLIN CRAFT OF...

Bruce Ramsay

Jun 16, 2021

Bruce Edward Ramsay of Lakewood, Colorado, passed away unexpectedly at his home on June 16, 2021. Bruce was born to Arlan and Judith Ramsay in Boston, Massachusetts. He was 61 years young. Bruce grew up in Boulder, Colorado and attended CU Boulder for his undergraduate degree and went on the earn his Master’s degree in Mathematics at Princeton University. He was...

Bonnie Holman

Jun 15, 2021

Bonnie Elizabeth Holman, 87, of Denver, Colorado, passed away peacefully June 15, 2021. She was born January 19, 1934, in Carlsbad, New Mexico to Hansel William and Mary Elizabeth Whitead Shepard.

After High School, Bonnie attended Adams State College in Alamosa, Colorado. While attending Adams State, she met the love of her life, William Bruce Holman. Bonnie...

Shirley J. Streich

Jun 15, 2021

Shirley J. Streich was born December 5, 1927, to Gladys and Louis Wangerin in Stewart, Minnesota.  She was baptized, confirmed, and married at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Stewart.  She attended Stewart Public School and graduated in May of 1945.

Shirley worked in Glencoe, Minnesota for several years where she met her husband, Leon Streich.  They were...

Kathryn Starr

Jun 15, 2021

STARR, KATHRYN ANNE 12/19/47-6/15/2021

Kathy Starr left this world on June 15 at the age of 73, after a brief illness. Kathy was truly the definition of a vibrant, warm and loving, energetic and strong woman. She was the daughter of Arthur G. Starr and Lorraine M. Starr and the eldest of originally five and, through marriage of her...

Benedicta "Gloria" Lawler

Jun 14, 2021

Benedicta “Gloria” Rosal Lawler, age 66, passed away at home, surrounded by her loving family, on June 14, 2021 in Aurora, Colorado. Gloria was born May 7, 1955 to Tomas and Fermina Rosal in Leyte, Philippines. She married her husband, Robert Lawler on October 13, 1984. Gloria spent her professional career as a Bakery Manager for Safeway and retired...

Brenda Duncan

Jun 14, 2021

Brenda Valerie Duncan, a long-time Denver resident and educator died on Monday, June 14 at Swedish Hospital in Denver after a long illness. She was 84.

Brenda was born in London, England on April 29, 1937 to Joseph Duffy and Mamie Loerliger. Brenda earned a degree in Primary and Secondary Schools from Bedford College before moving to...