Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Jan 1, 2021

William Owen Maxwell, age 77, died in Ocala, Florida on October 14, 2021.  He was born on November 25, 1943.  He graduated from Hillsborough high school in 1962 and went on to study collegiately at the University of Maryland. William enlisted in the United States Air Force and moved to Colorado where he met and married Mary Patricia Maxwell...

Jan 1, 2021

Louise's sudden passing September 27th, in Denver, ended her 92 year journey of a life that began in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, October 8, 1928 and was filled with many unexpected turns.

Despite winning several national awards in science, Louise chose to pursue a career in fashion design.   Her plan was interrupted when she met a young, brash, returning WWII airman...

Jan 1, 2021

Jim was born in Denver on October 6, 1945 to J. Calvin and Lovetta Lampson.   He spent his early years in Manitou Springs which taught him a love of the mountains.  He enjoyed hiking, fishing, camping and skiing for many years.

When his family moved to Lakewood he started playing sports, competing in football, basketball and track--basketball...

Jan 1, 2021

On January 9, 2021, John W. Anderson “Opa” passed away at the age of 88.  John was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut on May 22, 1932 to Charles and Ora Anderson.  In 1951 he joined the Air Force and was stationed in Wiesbaden, Germany where he met Erna “Ann”.  Ann came to the United States in 1958 and married John. ...

Jan 1, 2021

Deanna Kaye (Benson) Slater, 79, of Westminster, Colorado, passed away peacefully May 29th, 2021, after a courageous effort battling multiple and significant ailments.

Deanna was born in Lodi, Ohio, December 15th, 1941 as the only child of Chalmers A. and Maxine L. (Repp) Benson. Both parents proceeded her in death.

Deanna is survived by her...

Jan 1, 2021

Gayle was born 5 years after her brother, Mike, in Columbus Ohio where her father, Captain Jack Hegele USAF was stationed.  Her mother, Alwyn, was from Manchester, England and met Jack during WWII.  After a short time in Ohio the family was transferred to England where Gayle spent her formative years.  Jack was then transferred to the...

Jan 1, 2021

Barbara O'Connor Smith, of the Vi at Highlands Ranch, Colorado passed away peacefully on September 18, 2021 at the age of 88.  Barbara was born in White Plains, New York to Dr. Charles J. O'Connor and Agnes Perrot O'Connor.  She graduated from Convent of the Sacred Heart, Greenwich, Connecticut and received a BA from Trinity College (now Trinity Washington University), Washington,...

Jan 1, 2021

Katherine Margaret (Smith) King passed away peacefully on July 28, 2021 in the presence of her family.  She lived 91 years, 8 months and 15 days.  She was born at home on November 13, 1929, in Goodland, Kansas, the eighth of ten children, to Winfield Smith and Sarah Elizabeth Smith.  Katherine's mother died during childbirth when Katherine was 4...

Jan 1, 2021

Katherine (“Kandy”) Deretta Rivers Georges, 60, died peacefully on Friday afternoon, September 24, 2021, at home in Englewood, Colorado.

Born January 30, 1961, in Houston, Texas, she was the daughter of Katherine Deretta Farish and Donald James Hargrove. Katherine was later adopted by Richard A Rivers. On November 23, 1985, she married Richard (“Skip”) Knight Georges at...

Jan 1, 2021

Daniel Ruben Cancino, age 73, passed away on October 17, 2021. He was born to Angelina and Augustine Cancino on July 16, 1948.

Daniel is survived by his wife Nancy M. Cancino; his children Gina (Benjamin) Vega, and Ryan (McCall) Cancino; his granddaughter Elena Rose Vega; his siblings Arnie Cancino, Virginia (Harold) Kranse, Frank (Diane) Cancino, Richard...

Jan 1, 2021

Christopher James Thomas, 56, of Denver, passed away November 14, 2021. Survived by sister Terri Murphy, brother in law Scott, nephew Zach, niece Megan, her husband Aidan, and great niece Katheryn. Visitation will Friday, November 19, 2021, 12pm-1pm followed by Funeral at 1pm, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood. Interment will follow at Crown Hill Cemetery,...

Jan 1, 2021

Anita Louise Kauffman sadly passed away Sunday morning , June 13, 2021.

She was born in Los Angeles, California on July 29, 1925. Her parents were Val Burton and Ruth Friedman. She grew up in the height of the depression where she lived between Los Angeles and Lake Arrowhead, California. Her father was...

Jan 1, 2021

Diana Hein, 78, of Littleton, passed away October 22, 2021. Funeral service will Thursday, October 28, 2021, 3pm at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood. Private interment will be held at Crown Hill Cemetery.

Jan 1, 2021

Marion Wesley Ray, 80, of Lakewood, passed away Friday, March 19, 2021. He was born in Rocky Hill, Kentucky on December 12, 1940 to Everette and Pauline Ray. Marion graduated from Bowling Green, Kentucky High School, Western Kentucky University and a master's degree from University of Colorado, Boulder. He served in the Air Force and was stationed at Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado...

Jan 1, 2021

Georgia Ann (DeChant) Weber, 76, of Lakewood, passed away August 22, 2021. Recitation of the Rosary will be at 10:30 am Tuesday, August 31, 2021 followed immediately by Funeral Mass at 11am. Both will be held at St. Jude Catholic Church, 9405 W Florida Avenue, Lakewood, Colorado. Interment will be at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Wheat Ridge, Colorado.

Jan 1, 2021

Timothy (Tim) Buntrock of Lakewood, CO passed away on March 13, 2021 at age 62 after a year-long battle with a rare cancer (mixed small cell-neuroendocrine cancer).  He was born in Texas and moved to Pittsburgh, PA when he was five. He was active in the Boy Scouts and became an Eagle Scout.  Tim graduated from Chartiers Valley High...

Jan 1, 2021

William "Bill" P. Costa, 91, of Denver. Survived by wife Armanda; daughter Ginger (Chris) Allen; granddaughter Peyton Allen; sister Helen Hatcher of Las Vegas, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Bill was preceded in death by 6 brothers and 2 sisters.

Memorial Service, Tuesday, June 22, 2021, 12:30pm, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 S. Wadsworth...

Jan 1, 2021

Adeline Helen (Demboski) Shimonkevitz passed away on February 5, 2021 at Waters Edge in Bradenton, Florida.  Born August 19, 1924 in Dickson City PA to Anna (Filips) and Walter Demboski, she was raised by her aunt and uncle Della and Dan Abel in Moscow, PA until she was 10 years old.  Returning to her parents in Dickson City, she...

Jan 1, 2021

James Gould, age 90, died in his sleep in Littleton Colorado.  He was born and raised in Detroit Michigan.  After graduating from High School he enlisted in the Marine Corps and rose to the rank of Sargent.  His service included battle duty during the Korean war, and received three battle stars, including one for the Battle of Chosin Reservoir.  ...

Jan 1, 2021

Our beautiful and kind brother Alex

Around midnight Sunday, July 25th, our baby brother was in serious car crash that left him with brain injuries that he could not recover from. His kindness is evident to the end. He chose to be an organ donor and give the gift of life to others in need. In honoring...