Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Oct 29, 2024

Barbara Ann Hughes

Barbara Ann Hughes, of Thornton, Colorado, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her children on October 29th, 2024, at 88 years old. 

Barbara was a loving and caring mother, grandmother, daughter, and friend. She fought a hard battle after her spinal stroke in 2019. She loved everyone she encountered on her journey in life. The amount of...

Oct 29, 2024

Clarissa Eames Summers, 85, of Grand Junction, Colorado passed away surrounded by her family on October 29, 2024, in Parker, Colorado. 

Clarissa was born on June 8, 1939, in Preston, Idaho. She was the oldest of Henry and Velma Eames’s six children. Clarissa grew up in various small towns in southern Idaho, moving frequently with her parents who worked in public...

Oct 29, 2024

Michael William Standke passed away peacefully at home on October 29, 2024 after a courageous battle with cancer. Michael was born January 1, 1958 to Raymond Standke and Mary (Merky) Mercedes (Snider) Standke in Owatonna, Minnesota. He met his wife, Brenda Kay (Gustison) Standke at Minnesota State University. They were married July 30, 1983.

He graduated with the “Class of 76”...

Oct 29, 2024

Charles "Charlie" Mosley, Jr. passed away peacefully at home on October 29, 2024. Charlie was born in Spruce Pine, NC on October 6, 1975, to Charles "Shorty" Mosley and Janie (Franklin) Mosley. Charles graduated from Mitchell High School in 1993 where he was active on the wrestling team. Upon graduation, Charlie enlisted in the United States Air Force. He received...

Oct 29, 2024

William “Bill” Currier Cole passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. Born on May 2, 1929 to Adolphus Bruce Cole and Beatrice Lyon Cole, in Boone, North Carolina, Bill lived 95 years. 

He is remembered as a devoted husband to his dear wife Annette, and a loving example of honor, scholarship, hard work, and dedication to his children, friends and family. 

Bill...

Oct 29, 2024

Rev. Dr. Richard D. Daetwiler was born July 25, 1931 and died October 29, 2024. He grew up in rural Herington, Kansas. He was preceded in death by his wife Patricia Ann, and his son, Kenneth Eugene. Also preceding him in death were his parents, Alvin A. and Leah G. Daetwiler, five siblings, Geraldine R. Hodson, Alvin L. Daetwiler, Anita...

Oct 29, 2024

KAREN ANN ALLARD

Karen Ann Allard passed away on October 29th, 2024 at the age of 82 in Lakewood, Colorado. She was born in Norman, OK, on August 16th, 1942 to Margaret Schader Allard and Samuel Ernest Allard. Karen is preceded in death by her parents and brother, James Allard.

She is survived by one sister, Jane Allard Childress, her nephew John...

Oct 29, 2024

Patricia Crenner-Tatman was born on February 26, 1926 in Ohio and placed in foster care with Lucille Vidler. Patricia passed away October 29, 2024 at the age of 98 years and 8 months. 

She has lived through the Great Depression and World War II. In 1944 after graduating High School, she attended art school in Pittsburgh, Pa. and in 1945 her...

Oct 28, 2024

Margaret Rae Harvey Van Buren, 73, of Littleton, CO passed away on October 28, 2024. Born on December 15, 1950 in Denver CO, she was the eldest daughter of Shirley (Ryan) Harvey and James Clement Harvey, Sr. 

 Margaret- more often known as Peggy- was a caring & devoted wife to Bill Van Buren for 21 years. He was the love of...

Oct 28, 2024

Oct 28, 2024

Our beloved Eileen Josephine Sonberg, born June 6, 1948, in Cork City, Ireland, passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 28, 2024. Eileen was preceded in death by her parents Denis and Mary Manning, her siblings James Manning, Rosie Manning, Nellie Perrie, Jimmy Manning, Mary Freestone and her nephew Denis Burke. Eileen is survived by Clifton Sonberg (husband), Jason...

Oct 28, 2024

After a recent diagnosis of pancreatic cancer, Sarah Carson Knostman died on October 28, 2024 in Denver, Colorado, surrounded by her family. Sarah Elizabeth Carson, Sally to all who knew her, was born in Cleveland, Ohio on December 6,1943, to William Dana “Kit” and Barbara Powell Carson and grew up in Alexandria, Virginia where she attended school and was graduated...

Oct 28, 2024

Gerald “Jerry” Mihlbachler, 92, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2024. Jerry was born May 9, 1932 to Bernard and Helen Mihlbachler of Teutopolis, Illinois; owners of a local barbershop. A loving and devoted marriage of 58 years to Barbara Ann (Caserotti) Mihlbachler produced four children; Brian (wife Cathryn), Elizabeth, John (wife Angela), and Rosann (husband Shane). Sadly, wife Barbara,...

Oct 28, 2024

Michael Philip Tafoya, age 64, of Denver, Colorado, passed away on October 28, 2024. Born on October 24, 1960, Michael lived a life full of laughter, love, and dedication to his family.

A proud graduate of Mapleton High School, Class of 1979, Michael went on to serve his country as a member of the United States Air Force. Known for his...

Oct 28, 2024

Oct 28, 2024

Sean Herbert, age 58, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 28, 2024.

Sean was born on December 7, 1965, to Patricia and John Herbert at Saint Joseph’s Hospital in Denver, Colorado.

Sean graduated from Mullen High School before attending Metropolitan State University of Denver. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Economics in 1992, belonging to the Golden Key National Honor Society.

He...

Oct 28, 2024

Aron Katz, known by everyone as Ron, passed away peacefully at home, leaving his loving family and community with great sadness. Although he had an uncharacteristically quiet few years at the end, he spent his 88 years on the planet dedicated to adventure and living his biggest and fullest life.

After a skirmish in college that afforded him some free time...

Oct 27, 2024

Loretta Molliconi passed away on October 27, 2024, in Littleton, Colorado. Born in Illinois, she moved to Denver at the age of 9, where she later met her beloved husband, Angelo. They exchanged vows on Christmas Eve while Angelo was on leave from the Navy, beginning a life filled with love and joy.

In their youth, Loretta and Angelo enjoyed dancing...

Oct 27, 2024

Diane Kay Beacom entered into eternal life after a short illness on October 27, 2024 surrounded by her family. She was born in Anthon, Iowa to Ernest and Frances Towers on October 18th 1936. Diane was a talented basketball player and baton twirler in high school and earned a letter jacket. After graduation she attended Wayne State College in Nebraska...

Oct 27, 2024

Gordon Vernon Bashford, a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, optometrist, and dedicated member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, peacefully passed away on October 27th, 2024, at the age of 85. 

Gordon was born on November 5, 1938, to George Vernon and Anna Brill Bashford in Worland, Wyoming. Several minutes later, to the surprise of both parents and doctor,...