Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Jan 1, 2021

Robert Reid (Bob), 90, of Thornton, CO passed away on August 14, 2021 on his property. He was born March 27, 1931 in Battle Creek, MI and raised by Forest and Ida Nicewonder. He moved to Colorado in the early 1960’s. He married Sharon Lee (Royle) in 1980 and started their lives together in Commerce City, CO and then in...

Jan 1, 2021

After an unwavering battle with cancer, Shirley Mae Fearns passed away at home on May 15, 2021.  Shirley was a Denver native who was born to Sandy and Margaret Comito on September 3, 1931.  She attended various elementary schools in Denver and in 1949 graduated from St. Joseph High School.  She immediately enrolled in the Mercy Hospital School of...

Jan 1, 2021

Estrelita Nery, resident of Anchorage, Alaska, born January 5, 1946, died peacefully on September 20, 2021, in Denver, Colorado. Known as Lita, she is survived by her 6 children and 12 grandchildren. Sons Roman and Nicolas, Daughters Melissa, Anne, Doris, and Lucia. Grandchildren CJ, Joseph, Adrian, Eric, Anthony, Nika, Lennox, Erika, Ella, Lance, Lindsay, and Patricia. Lita was preceded...

Jan 1, 2021

Charles William "Bill" Duffy passed away peacefully on November 27, 2021 after a long battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his family and watching his alma mater Notre Dame win the last football game of the season. Bill was the beloved husband of Carolyn; father of Megan, Chad (Sarah), and Katie; grandfather of Maggie, Charlie, James, and Carrie;...

Jan 1, 2021

Albert Gurule was born in Denver, Colorado on New Year's Eve in 1926-or thereabouts. Al was born into modest means, but his life was rich with characters. His father, Martin, was also his good friend. He adored his mother, Adalina, who was sadly lost too early to cancer. He and his sister, Henrietta, had a loving and caring relationship,...

Jan 1, 2021

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of JoAnn on Dec. 2, 2021 of a brief illness. JoAnn age 74 of Lakewood Colo. She is survived by son David (Robin) Wilson of Colo. Springs Colo., Stepson Jeff (Trung) Paiz and Stepson Kenny Paiz and step grandson A.J. Paiz all of the Denver area. Her loving siblings Brother...

Jan 1, 2021

On Friday, January 22, 2021, Robert Holt Allen passed away peacefully, at home, in his own bed, surrounded by his family, at the age of 82.  He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, and sister.

Bob was an alumnus of Amherst College graduating Magna Cum Laude with a degree in Philosophy.  He was a member...

Jan 1, 2021

Sydney Raine Clark, beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend, peacefully returned home to her Heavenly Father on Friday, October 29, 2021.

Raised in Arvada, Colorado, Sydney attended Colorado State University, where she was majoring in veterinary medicine. She had a love for animals from a young age and hoped to care for furry friends. She later...

Jan 1, 2021

Jane M. Krog, 70, died at home surrounded by family on 10/07/2021 after a 14 month fight with Esophageal cancer.

Jane was born 07/22/1951 in Huron, SD to Joyce A .Morrison and Harry Steichen. She was later adopted by Harold G. Krog in 1954. Jane grew up in Woonsocket, SD. She lived in Sioux Falls, SD for...

Jan 1, 2021

Karen May (Ramsey) Ecker, 80, of Lakewood, CO passed away early Saturday morning May 1, 2021. Karen is survived by her daughters Teresa Gause (Gerald), Glenda Tarran (Lance), and son Eric Ecker (Melanie), 8 Grandchildren, 9 Great-Grandchildren, brothers Kenneth Ramsey (Marilyn), Samuel Ramsey (Ann), and numerous nieces and nephews.

Karen is preceded in death by her husband...

Jan 1, 2021

Dolores Perez, 77, of Denver passed away on August 17, 2021.

She is survived by her husband Louis Perez; her children Stephanie (Tony) Montoya, Laura Martinez, and Jermone (Janet) Perez; her grandchildren Joshua Sanchez, Solomon Collins, Samantha Collins, Hope Vasquez, Dayana Sandoval, Frankie Perez, David Perez, and Jerome Jackson; her great-grandchildren Antonio, Mya, Daniel, Destiny, Danaya, Nathainel, Divinity,...

Jan 1, 2021

Maria Elva Padilla, age 80, passed away Saturday, February 6, 2021 surrounded by family after a courageous battle with cancer.

Maria was born in 1940 in Harlingen, Texas. She was one of 11 siblings. It was in Harlingen that she met the love of her life, her husband, Jose Padilla. She was later married in Cutler, California...

Jan 1, 2021

Armando was born on July 10, 1935 in Edith, CO to Tobias and Rosa Trujillo.  He was one of 13 children and Spanish was his first language.  He had to learn English to attend kindergarten.  He really didn't like school and would run all the way home during recess.  After the first week, the teacher made him hold her...

Jan 1, 2021

Edward Rueben Arguello was born a poor brown child on June 7th, or maybe it was 8th, 1946. Could have been the 6th or the 9th, we’re not really sure. That is what happens when you’re born at home and your father, who was a coal miner, didn’t really keep track of dates. Sam and Margaret Arguello had stopped...

Jan 1, 2021

Rick Edward Vinnola, April 16, 1975- July 29, 2021, Denver, Colorado. Rick lived happily as a Son to Debra and Mark Vinnola, Brother to Christian Vinnola, Brother in law to Steve Dawkins, Uncle to Marcus and Samantha Dawkins, great Uncle to Allyn Metcalf and Luca Dawkins and friend to many. He loved his family and his dog. He loved...

Jan 1, 2021

Jan, 79 years old, passed away on February 4, 2021 after a short illness. Jan was born in Erie PA and has lived in Arvada, CO for 52 years. She was at peace at home with her three children, Kim Keen (Steve), Karen Myers, and Dan Myers (Gretchen), and her husband of 59 years, Art Myers. Jan has 3...

Jan 1, 2021

Marie Louise (Mary) Murphy died peacefully with loved ones by her bedside on July 3, 2021 in the care facility she had been living in for the past year and a half.

Mary was born July 19, 1921 to Louis and Marie Adelaide (Desoche) Phelan in El Paso, Texas.  She was raised with her 6 half-siblings from...

Jan 1, 2021

The Life of Rose Marie Dietrich

Rose Dietrich of Aurora, Colorado passed away suddenly at the age of  78 on December 6, 2021.

Rose grew up in South Dakota where life was simple, full of fun and adventure.  She attended High School in Yale, South Dakota. Rose...

Jan 1, 2021

Brittany Anne Metz, 36, born in Denver Colorado, passed away on December 25, 2021.

Brittany graduated from Lincoln High School and went on to study at The Art Institute of Denver.

She was married and had a child, Maxton Metz.

Brittany was a beautiful, spirited young woman that everyone loved. She was very...

Jan 1, 2021

Mary Ann Beldring, 82, of Littleton, passed away Wednesday, November 10, 2021 with her family by her side. She is preceded in death by her husband Alfred S. Beldring. She is survived by her children, Kenneth, Donna and Deborah. Also her sister-in-law, Alice Caggiano, nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Tuesday, November 23, 2021, 10:30am-11:30am followed by burial at Fort...