Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Feb 26, 2019

Stella Collene Ellis Keene passed away peacefully on February 26, 2019, surrounded by her family. She was born in Hamilton, Missouri on November 11, 1925 to Otis Patrick Ellis and Minerva Hall Ellis of Breckenridge, Missouri, a town of 500 people. She was the youngest of three sisters and a brother: Bernice, the eldest, Marjorie, and twins, Maxwell & Maxine....

Feb 26, 2019

John W. Tucciarone, 67 of Aurora, CO passed away February, 26 2019. John was born April 3, 1951 in Youngstown, OH.

John was married to the love of his life Krystal K. Tucciarone for 38 years. He is the father of three children: Kelly Tucciarone, Jennifer Tucciarone-Knudsen, and John Tucciarone, Jr. (Shandra), and had nine grandchildren: Kevin Butera, Marissa Butera,...

Feb 26, 2019

Feb 26, 2019

Clara M. Montoya was born on March 4, 1930, in Santa Rosa, New Mexico; and was living in Longmont, Colorado at the time of her passing on February 26, 2019, from complications related to Type II Diabetes.

Growing up with 2 sisters and 3 brothers, her parents lived and worked in New Mexico, Arizona, Texas and Colorado, moving as jobs...

Feb 26, 2019

William Richard Smith, of Centennial, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2019 at the age of 94, surrounded by the love of his family. Bill was born on January 11, 1925 in Eagle Pass, Texas and was the son of Luz Gonzalez and William A. Smith. He was predeceased by his brother Lee.

Bill was an Eagle Scout and joined...

Feb 26, 2019

Megan Jo Nelson, 29, of Denver, Colorado, passed away on February 26, 2019.

She was born in Fort Morgan, Colorado to Tammy and Jerry Nelson on 05/31/1989. She graduated from Fort Morgan High School in 2007.

She is preceded in death by her father, Jerry; maternal grandparents, Leonard and Peggy Washburn, and paternal grandparents, Jim and Jessie Nelson. She is...

Feb 26, 2019

Leah (Lee) Foster peacefully passed from this life in her home in Golden, CO on February 26, 2019. Those she has to leave behind are her husband, Warren, her son, Todd, her daughter, Corrie, and her five grandchildren; Brandon, Kayla, Alyssa, Brianna, and Madison, as well as, all of those who loved her. Lee and Warren would have celebrated 63...

Feb 26, 2019

William A. Diethorn, more commonly known as Bill. 97 years old. Born April 11, 1921 in Jeannette, PA. Died February 26th, 2019. Preceded in death by his wife, Betty Diethorn, and daughter, Christine Anderson. Survived by daughter, Jan Scott, son Joe Diethorn, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great,great grandchildren. Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday March 6th, 2019 1:00 pm...

Feb 26, 2019

George H. Custard, 95, passed away on Tuesday, February 26, 2019 in Englewood, Colorado. George is survived by his daughter, Alice Custard and his brother in law Dr. Channing (Eloise) Lushbough. He was preceded in death by his wife Mary Custard. Memorial service to be held at Grace United Methodist Church, 4905 East Yale Avenue, Denver, Colorado on Tuesday, March...

Feb 26, 2019

Bernard H. Gerken passed away Febraury 26, 2019 in Lakewood, Colorado.

He is survived by his children, Kent, Keith & Karen; and 6 grandchildren. Preceded in death by his sisters, Regina & Laurna.

Visitation will be Tuesday, March 5, 2019, 11am-12pm followed by a Funeral Service at 12pm, at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3020 Federal Boulevard, Denver. Burial to...

Feb 26, 2019

Joel Potter, of Lone Tree Colorado, an extraordinarily kind man, adored husband, son, brother, step-dad, uncle and friend, died February 26th at Skyridge Medical Center after a 4-day stay with hemolytic anemia. He was 48.

Joel was born in Montpelier, Ohio to his best friends, James and Augusta Potter. After moving to Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Tennessee, Joel settled in...

Feb 25, 2019

Gerald “Jake” Zabka, 89, of Westminster, Colorado, passed away on February 25, 2019.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Helen; his sister Georgine and his wife, Shirley.

He is survived by his children, Randy (Connie), Gerald (Judy), Janet (Ron) and Tom (Cheryl); grandchildren, Matt, Troy, Sean, A.J. and Kaci; great-grandchildren, Aryianna, Bella, Brayden, Amelia and Oliver;...

Feb 25, 2019

Funeral Service: March 8, 2019 9:00 am Horan & McConaty - South Metro/Centennial5303 E County Line RdCentennial, CO 80122

Room: ChapelGraveside Service: March 8, 2019 10:30 am Fort Logan National Cemetery3698 South Sheridan BoulevardDenver, CO 80236(303) 761-0117https://www.cem.va.gov/cems/nchp/ftlogan.asp

Room: Staging Area B

Feb 24, 2019

Don Elmer Boyle 81, long-time resident of Littleton and Highlands Ranch, CO passed away February 24, 2019.

Don was preceded in death by his parents, John and Zona Boyle of Lincoln, NE and his brother Ted of Carbonale, IL. He is survived by Doris Boyle, his loving wife of 59 years and his son Brad who has turned 50.

Don...

Feb 24, 2019

In Loving Memory of George Ruben Gallegos

George Ruben Gallegos peacefully passed away at home in Parker, Colorado on February 24th, 2019 at the age of 68 after bravely battling ALS for four years. He was born on June 8, 1950 in San Antonio Texas.

He is predeceased by his parents Leticia Cardenas Gallegos and Ruben Gallegos of San Antonio...

Feb 24, 2019

Lorraine M Cordero (Bures) was born July 6, 1974 and taken from us way too soon, on February 24, 2019, after a long, spirited battle with cancer. Born and raised in California, Lorraine eventually ended up in Colorado. She worked retail for several years and met and married the love of her life, Gerardo Cordero they are raising two children,...

Feb 24, 2019

Carol Anita (Brondum) Petersen, born February 3, 1948, Age 71, of Aurora, Colorado, received a call at 11:19am Sunday, February 24, 2019. This most important call was exactly perfect for Carol's strength, smarts, and beautiful heart, only her beautiful gifts could fill her new position in Our Lord's Paradise.

All of us ache over the loss of Carol (wife,...

Feb 24, 2019

Connie R. Walker

August 4, 1936 ~ February 24, 2019

Daughter of Fred E. Harris and Ruth McClaugherty Harris, Connie Ruth was born August 4, 1936, in San Antonio, Texas. During her formative years, she was ‘adopted' by the I.H.S. Sunday School Class of Travis Park Methodist Church. She attended Thomas Jefferson High School in San Antonio and went to...

Feb 23, 2019

Willie was born in Youngstown, Ohio, in a part of town called Brownlee Woods. She loved walking through the woods as a child. She moved to Great Bend, Kansas, when she was 17 and finished high school there.

Wilma came to Colorado to attend Loretto Heights College and while there met Bob Fiori. They were married in 1954. An only...

Feb 23, 2019

Elizabeth “Betty” Herman, 74, passed away on February 23, 2019.

She was born to Elizabeth and Jacob Schaffer on January 21, 1945. She is survived by her children Julianne Lloyd, James (Tonya) Herman, and Joseph Herman; her grandchildren Kyla Lloyd and Tyler Herman; her sister-in-law MaryAnn; 18 nieces and nephews; and many other loving family members and friends. Betty...