Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Helen O'Connor

Sep 23, 2020

Helen passed away peacefully on September 23, 2020, after 93 years of a busy, loving, and full life on this earth.

She was never a woman for too much ceremony - she saved her energy for her work and her family. Occasionally, she'd find time to go bowling, play cards, and watch "Let's Make a Deal" or...

Joy Nyhus

Sep 23, 2020

Joyce Irene Roelike, best known as Joy, was born to Dr. Stephen J. and Alma R. Roelike, and was the sister to Dr. Harold H Roelike. Joy was born Feb. 5, 1925 in Melrose, MN and attended all twelve grades of school in Melrose, MN, she graduated in 1943. Joy was always an active person. As a child she...

Janice Bilo

Sep 22, 2020

Janice Marie Bilo of Englewood, Colorado passed on September 22 at the age of 83.  Janice was adopted at a very young age and is preceded in death by her parents Harold and Hattie Ambrosier.  She is survived by her four children, Michael (Janet) Bilo of Elizabeth, CO, Christopher Bilo of Englewood, CO, Alan (Cammie) Bilo of Windsor, CO,...

Donald Semingsen

Sep 22, 2020

Donald Seg Semingsen, 75, of Aurora, Colorado passed away on September 22, 2020.  Don was born in Seattle, Washington on July 6, 1945 to Agnes Hansen and adopted by Earl and Flora Semingsen.

After graduating from high school Don joined the United States Marine Corps in 1963.  He later joined the Army National Guard.  After his military service, Don went on...

Jeanne Marie Rodriguez

Sep 22, 2020

Jeanne Marie Rodriguez of Arvada, CO, passed away peacefully on Sept. 22, 2020, at the age of 90.  She was born Feb. 14, 1930, in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. She married Eugene Rodriguez on July 11, 1953, who preceded her death in 2007.  Together Jeanne and Eugene raised 8 children and were grandparents to 18 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren....

Bridget Newton

Sep 22, 2020

Bridget Jane Newton, beloved daughter of Stephen (dec. 2018) and Lynne Newton, was tragically killed in a motorcycle accident in Clear Creek Canyon on Tuesday, September 22, 2020.

Services are pending.

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Matthew Hunter

Sep 22, 2020

Matthew Patricio Hunter, 54, of Denver, Colorado passed away on September 22, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Born on December 16, 1965 in Alamosa, Colorado, son to Fred and Ines Hunter. Matthew leaves behind his partner Christina Sanchez, daughter Athena Roberts, brother Fred Hunter, and sisters Susan Craver and Lori Manhart.

A Memorial Service will be...

Joanne Kubiak

Sep 22, 2020

Joanne Kubiak lost her battle with leukemia and passed away peacefully in home hospice care on September 22, 2020, which was her 83rd birthday.  Joanne was born in Milwaukee, WI and grew up bilingual in a German American immigrant household.  She graduated from Mount Mary College in Milwaukee, WI with a bachelor’s degree in Art History.  Joanne worked as an editor for...

Robert Briggs

Sep 21, 2020

Robert Daniel Briggs, age 86, died peacefully in his home on September 21, 2020.  The loving husband, father and grandfather was born on December 22, 1933, in Denver, CO.  He lived most of his life in the Denver Metro area, where he worked for 33 years with Mountain Bell, and later AT & T.  Robert graduated from St. Francis...

Mario Mejia-Navarro

Sep 21, 2020

Mario Mejia-Navarro, 70, died peacefully at home in Westminster, Colorado on September 21 from complications of Parkinson’s. While Mario lived a life full of adventure, he bravely faced this debilitating disease for 15 years.

Mario was born on August 18, 1950 in Medellin, Colombia where he spent his childhood and early adult years.  This is also where...

Wanda Thomas

Sep 21, 2020

Wanda Louise Thomas our loving and devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend passed on September 21, 2020.  She left us peacefully at her home in Centennial, CO.  She was 89.

Wanda married her beloved Jim Thomas in Oklahoma in 1948.  They spent 59 years together until Jim’s passing in 2008.

Together they...

William Garehime

Sep 21, 2020

Dr. William James Garehime of Centennial, Colorado died unexpectedly last Monday, September 21st at the age of 66.  An oral surgeon, Bill joined the practice of his father, Dr. Donavon Garehime in 1984 and had great satisfaction in his work and affection for his many patients. Bill’s two great loves were his family and the natural world.  He was...

Rudy Manzanares

Sep 20, 2020

Rudy Franklin Manzanares, of Littleton, Colorado was born on November 25th 1963 and entered into eternal rest on Sunday September 20th 2020. Rudy was a well-respected husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, nephew, friend and public servant.  He served as a Denver Sheriff for seven years, and joined the Denver Police Department in June 2004.

In truth, there...

Michael Murray

Sep 20, 2020

Michael Thomas Murray

December 3, 1957 — September 20, 2020

Michael was the second born to a Coloradan family of seven kids. To his children, wife, family, friends and colleagues, he was a faithful father, partner, son, brother, friend and leader who always stood up for the underdog. He gave of himself whatever he had...

Isaac Hart

Sep 19, 2020

On May 5, 2005 a beautiful baby boy was born. Isaac Dylan Hart was born in Denver, Colorado to Joseph Richard Hart and Lauren Pracht. He was the middle child between all of his siblings. He attended Smoky Hill High School in Aurora, Colorado.

Isaac enjoyed playing his guitar and making music. His interest in music was...

Dr. Richard Stieg

Sep 19, 2020

Richard Stieg, 83, of Englewood, Colorado, passed on September 19, 2020. He is survived by his beloved wife of 39 years, Lucille "Lucky" Gallagher his five children, and 11 grandchildren. His 12th grandchild Parker Scott preceded him in death.

Richard was born on June 18, 1937, in Brooklyn, New York to parents Evelyn Bolvig Stieg and Frederic...

Charles Ekanger

Sep 19, 2020

Charles Ekanger was born at his farm home on April 4, 1931 in Hudson, SD. He was the second of four children born to Emma and Andrew Ekanger. Among the privileges of growing up as a farm boy were the feelings of belonging and being needed. Charles was baptized May 31, 1931 and confirmed June 2, 1946 at Romsdal...

Matthew "Dodd" Jacobsen

Sep 18, 2020

Matthew "Dodd" Jacobsen, 43, of Denver, Colorado passed away September 18, 2020.

Please join family and friends for an informal Gathering to Celebrate the Life of Dodd Jacobsen on Saturday, February 20, 2021 from 2 – 6pm at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 7577 West 80th Avenue, Arvada, CO 80003.

This will be a gathering to greet and support...

David Nichols

Sep 18, 2020

David E. Nichols, 96, of Westminster, CO, passed away on September 18, 2020.

David E. Nichols was born in McPherson, KS to Ralph and Olive Nichols.  He grew up with Brothers Elgene and Richard (Dick).  Son, Peter in 1948.

Mr. Nichols was vice-president of the 1941 senior class, after a year at Fort Scott Junior...

Joann King

Sep 18, 2020

Joann M. King, 81, of Denver, Colorado, went to be with Our Lord on September 17, 2020. She was born March 1, 1939, in Denver, Colorado, to Fred J (Ted) and Mary Lilley. She had one brother, Fred Jr (John) Lilley. She married James J. King, February 1, 1964, in Denver, Colorado. Joann attended Colorado Women’s College and worked for...