Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Jan 25, 2021

Terry passed away peacefully at home on the night of January 25, 2021 at the age of 77. She was born Theresa Lynn Coffman at St. Joseph Hospital in Denver on May 17, 1943 to Esther and James Coffman. She was the beloved younger sister of Jean, who was 15 years her senior and helped raise Terry alongside her...

Jan 25, 2021

Margaret (Peg) Marie Ball was born in Viola, Kansas on November 8, 1923 to Frank and Pauline Konecny. Peg passed away on January 25, 2021 at Hospice House of Durango, surrounded by her family.

Peg married Robert Ball, her childhood beau, on July 18, 1945.  Bob preceded her in death in 2015.  Peg is survived by her...

Jan 25, 2021

Lori E. Hansen passed away peacefully on January 25, 2021, at the age of 69. She will be greatly missed for her sense of humor, courage, and her love and devotion to her family and friends.

A memorial Service will be held on Tuesday February 9, 2021 at 12:30 PM, at Horan & McConaty, 5303 E. County Line Rd.,...

Jan 25, 2021

Kathryn Marie Wyman, age 30, died in Adams County, Colorado on January 25, 2021.

Born May 22, 1990 in Denver, Colorado to Stephen Don and Yvette Wyman. She lived and was deeply loved in Denver and Aurora Colorado for the entirety of her young life. She had recently returned to the Metropolitan State University of Denver and...

Jan 25, 2021

Agnes, 82 years of age, also known as Tita to most people, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 25, 2021, at 8:30pm, at her current resident, Ralston Creek Neighborhood in Arvada and was surrounded by her family.

She was proceeded in death by her parents, Jose and Josefa (Martinez) Salazar; brother Lee Salazar; brother John Salazar; sister Genevieve Madsen and...

Jan 25, 2021

Judith “Judy” Wilma Nelson, 77, our loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend, passed away peacefully January 25, 2021, following a short, yet valiant battle with cancer. Judy was born June 25, 1943 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Earl and Wilma Bateman Jones.

Judy always loved helping her family in any way that she could. Before...

Jan 25, 2021

Agnes, 82 years of age, also known as Tita to most people, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 25, 2021, at 8:30pm, at her current resident, Ralston Creek Neighborhood in Arvada and was surrounded by her family.

She was proceeded in death by her parents, Jose and Josefa (Martinez) Salazar; brother Lee Salazar; brother John Salazar; sister...

Jan 25, 2021

Thomas (Tom) Rutter of Denver, Colorado, passed away on Tuesday, January 25, 2021 at the age of 75. After a year of failing health, he died peacefully surrounded by family and friends.

Tom was born on March 26, 1945 in Addison, Il to James and Anita Rutter.  As a boy, growing up in a small town, “Tommy” was known for spending time...

Jan 25, 2021

On January 25, 2021 sweet, treasured Catherine Bradley Wise passed from this life surrounded by her loving family and her dearest life-long friend Bonnie Pitzer.

Cathy, “Cat”, was a loving mother to daughter Davia Wise Barber (Ian) and son Jamison Wise (Heather). She was adored by three grandchildren, Kali Barber, Drew Barber and Ronin Wise. She was...

Jan 24, 2021

Barbara Jean Tapp, 81, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on January 24, 2021, from complications due to heart disease.  Barbara was the youngest of John and Catherine Smith’s six children. Born April 25, 1939 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Denver, Colorado, Barbara spent her childhood and youth in the same home on South Pennsylvania...

Jan 23, 2021

Gail Sue Blehm, 64 of Westminster passed away on January 23, 2021, at Park Forest Care Center. Born on November 30, 1956 in Colorado she was the daughter of Hubert and Nadine (Witman) Blehm.

Gail worked as a peer support specialist for mental health for several years.

She enjoyed life, family and friends and she...

Jan 23, 2021

98, of Highlands Ranch.  Survived by wife, Ruth; children Karen and Susan; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; pre-deceased by daughter, Dianne and grandson, Erik.  Funeral Mass, 11:30 am, February 4, 2021 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 6853 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado.  Private interment at Fort Logan National Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, donations to the Denver Firefighters Burn...

Jan 23, 2021

William Ronald "Ron" Kidd, age 75, passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at home surrounded by loved ones. Born in Portland Oregon June 1, 1945 the youngest child of William Alvin "Al" and Alida "Merne" Kidd. He was preceded in death by both of his parents, his sister Sandra and his brothers Verlin and Wayne. He is survived by...

Jan 23, 2021

Bonnie Marie Schumacher died January 23, 2021 at the ripe old age of 101 in Westminster, Colorado. She was born Bonnie Marie Lewis in Missouri on September 13, 1919 to Herman J. Lewis and Jeanette Marie Doane. When she was a toddler, her parents divorced and Herman later married Ida Brown. They presented Bonnie with her only sibling, Ruth...

Jan 23, 2021

Donald J. Dirksen, 81, passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2021 peacefully in his home, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born July 27, 1939, in Newton, Kansas to John and Sara Dirksen. On September 2, 1961 he married Nadja Horn. Donald and Nadja soon started a family with their sons, Dominick, and Damon.

Donald served...

Jan 23, 2021

Carlos Jacobo Gonzales was born in Garita, New Mexico to Jacobo Amado Gonzales, and Elenita (Lopez) Gonzales on December 16, 1930, and passed away on January 23, 2021 at the age of 90. Carlos was the eighth child of nine children, four brothers and three sisters and later welcoming into the family one additional sister.  He lived his entire...

Jan 22, 2021

It is with great sorrow and love that we mourn the passing of Donna Mae Bell at age 83. Donna died peacefully at home in Westminster, Colorado on Friday, January 22, 2021. She was born June 13, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois to her loving parents Fred Irving Smith and Marie Josephine Janousek Smith. Donna attended Cornell College in Mt...

Jan 21, 2021

Carol A. O'Connor of Denver, Colorado passed away on January 21, 2021 at the age of 74. She was born to John and Helen (Benes) O'Connor in Chicago, Illinois on October 23, 1946.

Carol is survived by her siblings Charles O'Connor and his wife Gerardine, Maureen O'Connor, John O'Connor and his wife Laurie, Thomas O'Connor; family friend Ed Soulsby; her...

Jan 21, 2021

Philip K. Russell - Vaccine Scientist

Major General (Ret) Philip King Russell, physician, scientist, soldier, family man and global health advocate who dedicated his life to protecting humans from infectious disease through vaccines, died peacefully on January 21, 2021, a week before his 89th birthday and just a few months after being diagnosed with cancer.

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Jan 21, 2021

Pamela K. Brown, age 65 passed away peacefully on the evening of January 21, 2021.  Her legacy of love, friendship, and the sharing of her gift of music will live on in our hearts.

Pam was born on November 6, 1955 in Mansfield Ohio.  In school, she excelled in music, winning the John Phillips Sousa award that...