Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Joanne Marie Edwards
Sep 15, 2024
Please join us at the funeral service and reception for Joanne Edwards. Service details below.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Joanne's honor to the Wounded Warriors Project.
Brian John Gibbons
Sep 14, 2024
Brian John Gibbons was born on April 30, 1980 and passed peacefully on September 14, 2024, after a short illness.
He worked for Swire Coca-Cola for about 12 years and truly cared about his job and the work he did.
Brian was a very quiet and private person who enjoyed Dungeons and Dragons, painting and building models and figurines as a hobby.
Brian...
Russell Chihoski
Sep 14, 2024
Russell was born in Providence, Rhode Island to Alexander and Helen Chihoski on September 23, 1931 as the oldest of three brothers. During the summers of his childhood, he was free to roam the coast of Rhode Island near Gaspee Point which stirred his affinity for adventure and sailing.
Russell then went to MIT, where he met Caroline Disario, his future...
Carolyn Diana Bluel
Sep 14, 2024
1945----Carolyn----2024
Carolyn Bluel
November 20, 1945----September 14, 2024
Carolyn Diana Johnson was born in Lexington Nebraska on November 20, 1945 to Clarence and Bessie Johnson.
She passed away peacefully in the hospital with her son and sister by her side. Carolyn grew up in Nebraska and lived there until 1966 when she married Denis Bluel and moved to Texas while he served his time...
Barbara Joe Gurr
Sep 14, 2024
July 19, 1942 - September 14, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Barbara Joe Gurr, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend who left us on September 14, 2024. Born in 1942, Barbara spent most of her life in Thornton, Colorado, where she dedicated herself to her large family and community.
Barbara was an exceptional homemaker known for...
Bobbie Weeks Snell
Sep 14, 2024
Bobbie Weeks Snell, age 82, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2024, in Westminster, Colorado. Her husband of nearly 62 years, Bill Snell; her daughter, Kathy Snell Duffin; and her son-in-law, Terry Duffin, were by her side. She will be missed terribly by her family and friends.
Bobbie grew up in Ozark, Alabama, with her siblings, Elaine, and Gene. She graduated...
Joyce Adelaide Bishop
Sep 14, 2024
Joyce Adelaide Bishop
December 10th, 1930 - September 14th, 2024
Joyce Adelaide Bishop, of Lakewood, went to be with her Savior September 14th, 2024. Born December 10th, 1930 to Celestine and George Pohl of Wheaton, Minnesota. Joyce grew up alongside four siblings on the family farm in Rosholt, South Dakota.
After graduating from St. Francis Hospital School in 1951, Joyce moved to Denver...
Burton Curtis Andrus, III
Sep 14, 2024
Curt was a proud graduate of the United States Air Force Academy. He remembered his time in service fondly, where he was a pilot, and especially enjoyed training other pilots to take flight. Curt married the love of his life, Joan (Marvel) Andrus on June 14, 1969. After completing his service in the Air Force, Curt and Joan became the...
Patricia Bardwell Tooley
Sep 13, 2024
With sorrow we announce that Patricia (Pat) Bardwell Tooley, 83, passed away peacefully on Friday September 13th, 2024 from natural causes. We’d like to think that Pat would have a little laugh at the fact that she passed on Friday the 13th. Pat was born in Pennsylvania on December 29th, 1940 to Elizabeth (Betty) and Marcel (Cel) Peck, the middle...
Clinton Garnet Peterkin
Sep 13, 2024
Clinton Garnet Peterkin was born June 9, 1960 at the Tachikawa Air Base in Tokyo, Japan to Karl and Myrna Peterkin. He was 1 of 7 siblings (Karl, Vincent, Verda, Wanda, Devren, Verona). In his childhood, he spent time in the Philippines experiencing the diversity and culture of the region and was known to be a humble and true friend...
Phyllis Fitzekam Ryan
Sep 13, 2024
Phyllis Jean Fitzekam Ryan of Lakewood, Colorado entered Eternal Rest on September 13, 2024.
Phyllis was the first child of Ralph G. and Irene (Kreifels) Fitzekam. She was born September 12, 1934 in Nebraska City, Nebraska. In 1934, her family moved to Mitchell, Nebraska where her father owned and operated Fitzekam Plumbing and Heating. Phyllis graduated from Mitchell High School in...
Jennie Elizabeth Readey
Sep 12, 2024
Jennie Elizabeth Readey, of Denver, Colorado, passed away peacefully on September
12, 2024. She was 82. She is survived by her son Michael Richard Wodash and his
wife Mayumi Ogawa, of Las Vegas, Nevada, and by Kay Kishline a friend (almost a sister) with
whom she shared a home for over 30 years. She was preceded in death by her parents
John and Ida...
Walter Peterson Ordelheide
Sep 12, 2024
Walter Peterson Ordelheide, 99, passed away on September 12,2024, in Denver, Colorado. Born on March 26, 1925, Denver Colorado, Walter embarked on a life marked by dedication to his family, his profession and service to others.
Walter’s academic journey began at Asbury Elementary, followed by Denver South High School. He furthered his education at the University of Denver and Loma Linda...
Richard Sebben
Sep 11, 2024
Dick Sebben, 88, of Littleton, Colorado passed away unexpectedly September 11th 2024 in Centennial, Colorado. Dick was born October 26th 1935 in Jerome, lowa to Geno and Evelyn Sebben. He was raised in Seymore, lowa and attended school there. In high school, he was active in many activities. He sang in the glee club and mixed chorus. He was also...
Roseann Barnett
Sep 11, 2024
Roseann Mondragon Dickerson Barnett
December 23, 1951 - September 11, 2024
Roseann Dickerson Barnett, cherished wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on September 11, 2024, at the age of 72. Born on December 23, 1951, she was a vibrant and beloved member of her family.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Casanita Mondragon, and her brothers, Joe Jr....
Patricia Marie Schultz
Sep 11, 2024
Patricia Marie Schultz, 67, of Denver, Colorado passed away on Tuesday, September 10th, 2024. She was born on March 14th, 1957 in Denver, Colorado, to loving parents Marion Hayden and Francis Patton.
Patty attended Adams City High School. She worked at Western Electric/AT&T for many years, then at Central City before finishing her working career with FedEx.
Patty enjoyed cats, classic cars,...
Harold "Hal" Ralston
Sep 10, 2024
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of husband, father, grandfather and friend, Hal Ralston. Hal was born on June 20, 1944 in Boston, MA to Harold Ralston and Cecelia Mahoney Ralston and passed away in Parker, CO on September 10, 2024 at 80 years of age. Hal was well loved for his sense of humor,...
Deborah Ann Mueller
Sep 10, 2024
In Loving Memory of Deborah Ann Mueller
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Debbie Mueller, a woman of strength, beauty, creativity, and the source of peace for so many. She was a devoted mother, wife, daughter, sister, cousin, and friend, whose compassion and care touched the lives of all who knew her. Her family was always her...
Myong Sun Kim Fails
Sep 10, 2024
Myong Sun Kim Fails, daughter of Kim Chon Suk and Song Hi Bok and a beloved member of her community, passed away on September 10, 2024, in Denver, Colorado. Born in Seoul, Korea, on October 2, 1944, Myong was known for her strength, her courage in breaking social barriers, her fiery spirit, her warmth, dedication, and her love for those...
Cossie Mae Mills
Sep 10, 2024
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Mrs. Cossie Mae Mills, a loving wife and mother, who departed this life on September 10, 2024, in Denver, Colorado, at the age of 83. Born on November 16, 1940, in Selma, Alabama, Cossie dedicated her life to her family and community.
In 1958, Cossie and her family moved to...
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