Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Luzella Rose Schwartz
Jan 12, 2020
Luzella Rose Schwartz (Stewart) age 81 died peacefully at home on January 12, 2020 with her loving family surrounding her.
Born on October 25, 1938 to Myron and Helen Stewart, she was the oldest of seven children. She grew up in many places being that her father was in the military. She worked at her Aunt Velma's cafe as a...
Kyle Russell King
Jan 12, 2020
Kyle Russell King passed away peacefully, after a courageous 4-year battle with PMP cancer. He was surrounded by his family and friends.
Kyle is survived by his wife Shannon, daughter Finley, son Kolby, parents Mary and Russ King, sister Jessica, brothers Lance and Mark, Kyle's in-laws Lori and Brian Gibbons, nieces, nephews, many aunts, uncles and cousins. Kyle is preceded...
Bernard S. Karpinski
Jan 12, 2020
Bernard S. (Bernie) Karpinski was born on January 27, 1925 in La Crosse, Wisconsin to Stanley S. and Emma (Tomsicek) Karpinski. Shortly thereafter, his parents moved Bernie and sisters to Northern Colorado where they established and operated a family farm. Bernie was married to the love of his life, Violet, who proceeded him in death in 2012. They shared over...
Irmgard Emmy Staley
Jan 12, 2020
Irma, 99, passed January 12, under Hospice Care. She was born in Germany and came to the US through Ellis Island as a child.
She received her bachelor of Nursing from Rush Medical Center in Chicago. She had a 35 year nursing career. She was a head nurse at Ft. Logan and ended her nursing career retiring from the University...
Roger John Nittler
Jan 11, 2020
Roger John Nittler, 87, passed into his eternal home on January 11, 2020 after a long illness. Roger was born in Shickley, Nebraska to Rose (nee Shafer) and Frank Nittler, November 22, 1932. He graduated from Geneva High School in 1950.
After graduating from Regis College, he served in Korea. He was honorably discharged in 1957. He returned to Denver...
Andrew Thomas Aucoin
Jan 11, 2020
Andrew Thomas Aucoin June 18, 1981-January 11, 2020
Andrew Thomas Aucoin, 38, of Lakewood, Colorado, passed away January 11, 2020. He was born June 18, 1981 in Lewisville, Texas. Andrew is survived by his Father, Donald W. Aucoin, of Lakewood, his brother, Robert (Maria) Aucoin and beloved nieces Josephine and Margot, of Denver, and his maternal grandfather, Raymond Thomas of...
Marco J. De Marco
Jan 11, 2020
Born in New Jersey, Marco made his way out west and graduated from the University of Colorado in Boulder, studying Geology.
With this degree, he discovered a major uranium deposit in Helene Curtis Mine in Jefferson City, Wyoming. Marco continued to working in the mining industry up until his death.
He enjoyed intellectual debates and was an avid football fan,...
Charles W. McCain
Jan 10, 2020
Charles McCain was born on December 11, 1935 in Denver, Colorado. He peacefully passed away on January 10, 2020 in Westminster, Colorado.
He was a North High graduate and joined the Navy after high school. He married his high school sweet heart Diana in 1955. They were stationed in Nevada where he started his career in meteorology.
After the Navy...
Ryan Matthew O'Hayre
Jan 10, 2020
Ryan, 44, of Idaho passed away on Friday, January 10, 2020.
Ryan is survived by his Father, James S. O’Hayre; Mother, Kathryn Louise Aragon (Paul Franchois); Brother, Gerard (Kayla) Franchois, Sisters, Gabriella (Celestino) Franchois and Magdalena Franchois.
A Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, January 20, 2020 at 10am at Holy Family Catholic Church, 4377 Utica St, Denver, CO....
Elizabeth ""Beth"" Marie Hecker
Jan 10, 2020
Early Life
Elizabeth was born January 14, 1930 in Concordia, Kansas, to Charles and Nora Walsh. One of five children (two boys and three girls) she was a practical middle child who aided her mother in running the home.
She was raised in a proud Irish Catholic Family that carried the Irish mantle of Saints and Scholars which was acquired...
Kathleen ""Kathy"" Sue Heimer
Jan 10, 2020
Kathleen ""Kathy"" Sue Heimer, age 66, went to be with her Savior on Friday, January 10, 2020 after a hard fought battle with cancer. During her final moments here, she was surrounded by those she loved.
Born February 22, 1953 in Denver, CO, she lived in Littleton, CO and worked in the school system and most recently at Shepherd of...
Dixie W. Long
Jan 10, 2020
Dixie (Wray) Long, 70 of Highlands Ranch, CO, passed away on January 10, 2020. She was born to William Howard and Darlene Humiston on October 1, 1949 in Hutchinson, Kansas.
Dixie received her Associates Degree in Kansas, and pursued a career in Real Estate. After moving her family to Colorado, she further dedicated her time to her family as a...
Madalyn Julia Thiaville
Jan 10, 2020
Madalyn Julia Thiaville, 100, of Arvada, Colorado passed away on January 10, 2020. She was born to Julia and Charles Silberzahn.
Madalyn is survived by her children Gary A. (Luray) Thiaville, and Charles M. (Cathy) Thiaville; her grandchild Julia A. (Mike) Liu; her great-grandchild Adelyn Liu; Andy, Stephanie, Owen and Drew Ravegum; Christine Thiaville; and other loving family members...
Jan Denise Dent
Jan 9, 2020
Jan passed away peacefully in the arms of her husband and daughter on January 9, 2020 at the age of 67 years. She spent her life spreading love, joy and laughter to friends, family and all that knew her. She was known for her vibrant and cheerful personality and touched many people's hearts with her passion for life.
In 1994,...
Eric Robert Schulz
Jan 9, 2020
Eric Robert Schulz, age 21, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 9, 2020. His family and friends are shocked and saddened by his unexpected passing. Eric was welcomed into this world by his loving family on June 8, 1998, and was raised in Littleton, Colorado, where he enjoyed hiking, golfing, and longboarding with...
Charles F. Dwyer
Jan 9, 2020
Charles F. Dwyer (Chuck), 98, of Lakewood, CO, passed away January 9, 2020. He is survived by his daughters Valerie Marrs (Barry), Janet Cherne (Kent) and Julie Morris (Joe), grandson Justin Marrs (Jacqueline), 3 great-granddaughters, Avery, Quincy and Camber, and granddaughter Breanne Ness (Ryan). He was preceded in death by his wife Lois, brother William F. Dwyer and sister Barbara...
Melford ""Mel"" Lien Strand M.D.
Jan 9, 2020
Melford ""Mel"" Lien Strand M.D. 79, of Scottsdale, Arizona and Lone Tree, Colorado passed away peacefully on January 9th, 2020. Mel was born August 15, 1940 to parents Clarence Melford and Eunice (Lien) Strand. He was raised in Westby, WI where he enjoyed a variety of sports including ski jumping, baseball and football. He attended the University of Wisconsin, where...
Arlene Emma Brown
Jan 9, 2020
Arlene Emma Brown, the daughter of Hugo & Clara (Kock) Wittrock was born March 22, 1923 on the family farm in Dale Township, O'Brien County, Iowa. Arlene was the fourth of 8 children. She graduated from Primghar High School in 1940 & attended Iowa State Teachers College for one year. Arlene taught school until 1947, when she married Everett Brown....
Nan Jeannine Brashear
Jan 9, 2020
Nan J. Brashear, 77 of Greenwood Village, Colorado passed away peacefully on January 9, 2020. Nan was born on November 29, 1942 to John and Wilma Gaughan in Des Moines, Iowa.
Nan is an alumni of South High School in Denver, Colorado. Nan also attended both Colorado State University and Loretto Heights. Nan was a doting and loving mother and...
Jody Allen Seltzer
Jan 9, 2020
Jody Allen Seltzer, 48 of Castle Pines, Colorado passed away January 9, 2020. He was born in Wheatridge, Colorado on October 4, 1971.
He is survived by his wife Melissa Seltzer, daughters Ashlee and Megan, and his fur baby Scrunch. His parents Teresa & Bobby Robbins, sister Jennifer Hayworth (Patrick). His Sister-In-Law Jennifer Boyd (James) and nephew/niece Zachary and Zoey;...
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