Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Phil Chavez
Nov 12, 2018
Phil Chavez was born in Las Vegas, New Mexico to Felipe J. Chavez and Caroline (Ahuero) Chavez on July 26, 1934, and passed away in Denver, Colorado on November 12, 2018 at age 84. Phil was married to Laura Lorraine (Seganti) Chavez on November 15, 1958 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Denver. They had celebrated 51 years of marriage...
Betty J. Lundstrom
Nov 12, 2018
Betty June Lundstrom died peacefully at 7:17 AM on November 12, 2018, at the Harvard Square Retirement Community.
A private memorial service will be held on Friday, November 30, 2018, at 12:30 PM with Pastor Scott Maxwell, Betty’s grandson, officiating the service. Betty was cremated and her interment will be at Fort Logan National Cemetery with her husband.
Betty was...
Roger F. Marez Sr.
Nov 12, 2018
Roger F. Marez began his life in a small town just outside of Trinidad, Colorado, born inside his family home to his father Albino Marez and his mother Sofia Marez. No Birth Certificate and no proof that this studly cowboy ever existed except for the long wild life and big family left behind.
From a handsome Navy Sailor, to...
William ""Bill"" W. Barnes
Nov 12, 2018
William (Bill) W. Barnes
Born 8-10-1948
Died 11-12-2018
Bill was born in Denver and prided himself on being a Colorado native, living his whole life in Aurora. He was part of the first graduating class from Hinkley High School, class of 1966, going on to graduate from Metro State University.
Bill is survived by his mother, Lillian, his wife, Barbara,...
Amber Jones
Nov 12, 2018
Amber would want you to be comfortable! Wear your favorite Team Jersey, Superhero t-shirt, Disney Character, Cowboy Boots, Crocs, Sweat Pants, or bright colors since Amber was not a fan of black, dresses or heels. Dress with joy!
Amber was very involved at Hope Farms Project and Wellsprings Community. She would have loved to rescue a horse instead of receiving...
Douglas I. Johansen
Nov 12, 2018
Douglas Ingwer Johansen June 23, 1925, to November 12, 2018
Longtime Denver area architect, Doug Johansen, passed away on November 12, 2018, at the age of 93. Doug was born in Columbus, Nebraska on June 23, 1925, to George and Sarah Johansen. He was the sixth of seven children. Doug attended public schools in Columbus until he was 18 years...
Thomas John Doyle
Nov 12, 2018
Thomas John Doyle (Tom) 80 of Centennial, CO passed away November 12th 2018 due to complications due to pneumonia. Thomas was born March 5th 1938 in Philadelphia, PA to Walter and Grace Doyle. He was the youngest of five children who lived in Upper Darby, PA. After graduating from the West Philadelphia Catholic High School for Boys in 1956, Tom...
Dale L. Spence
Nov 11, 2018
Heaven welcomed angel Dale Spence on Sunday, November 11, 2018 as Dale went home to be with his Lord and Savior. Dale unexpectedly passed away at his residence after returning from a weekend of pheasant hunting with his son.
The family will receive friends during visitation on Monday, November 19, 2018, from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM, at Horan...
Jane Elizabeth Markel
Nov 11, 2018
Jane Elizabeth Markel of Greenwood Village, Colorado passed away on November 11, 2018 at the age of 85.
Jane is survived by her children, Tom (Helene) Markel, Maureen (Dennis) McCarthy, Steve (Nancy) Markel, Kim (Scott) Herman, and Mary Jane Markel; grandchildren, Thomas Markel, III, James & Peter Markel, Anne Markel, Kathryn (Mark) McLaughlin, Timothy (Britney) McCarthy, Andrew (Alexandra) McCarthy, Mary...
Rosemary Odiet Angelos
Nov 11, 2018
Rosemary was born on May 13, 1921 in Indiana to Fred and Nora (Long) Odiet.
She is survived by her brother Fred Odiet, Jr. and her six children: Sue Clarke (Ron), Barbara Emmons (Woody), Mark Angelos (Terry), Mary Shanley (Mike), Paul Angelos, and Kathleen Eno (Joe). She also has 8 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Her husband of 66 years, Thomas...
Robert ""Bob"" James Schreiner
Nov 10, 2018
It is with great sadness that the family of Robert ""Bob"" James Schreiner announce his passing at the age of 69.
Bob will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 49 years, Donita and their children, Jennifer Luna and Jim (Timi) Schreiner. Bob will also be fondly remembered by their grandchildren Victor, Christian, Theresa, and Kristen and by their great-grandchildren...
John I. Baker Jr.
Nov 10, 2018
John I. Baker, Jr. was born in Sterling, Kansas on July 9, 1938 to John Ira Baker and Viola Ellen (Allison) Baker, and passed away in Arvada, Colorado on November 10, 2018 at age 80. John was married to Esther (Austin) Baker on June 9, 1957 in Lyons, Kansas, and had celebrated 61 years of marriage at the time of...
Shelia L. Howard
Nov 9, 2018
Shelia, 45, of Thornton, Colorado passed away November 9, 2018.
She is survived by her husband, Kirk Howard; children, Jesse Kaufman, Maxwell Collins, Jeffrey Collins, Sara Collins and Leah Howard; mother, Linda Balzer; siblings, Shannon Ritzke and John Dortch, Jr.; sister and brothers in law, Laura Clouse, Mike Howard and Jeffrey Howard; nieces and nephews, Mark Shy, Jr., Conner Ritzke,...
Viola Ramona Lopez
Nov 9, 2018
Viola loved the Lord.
Survived by her husband, Gilbert Lopez and many loving family members.
Memorial Service will be Saturday, 11/17, 1pm at Tri-City Baptist Church, 6953 West 92nd Lane, Broomfield.
Committal Service will be Monday, 11/19, 2:15pm at Fort Logan National Cemetery, 3698 South Sheridan Boulevard, Denver.
Please share your memories of Viola and condolences with her family by...
Jo Ann Garlitz
Nov 9, 2018
Jo Ann (Richardson) Garlitz, 84, formerly of Florissant, Colorado, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community, Quarryville, PA after fighting a courageous battle with Alzheimer's Disease. She was the loving wife of the late Cdr. & Dr. Jerry Edward Garlitz, USN (Ret), PHD. When he passed, Jo Ann and Dr. Jerry Garlitz had...
Thomas Alexander Smagala
Nov 9, 2018
Thomas Alexander Smagala, 62, passed away on November 9, 2018. He was born to Florence and Stanley Smagala in Brooklyn on December 29, 1955. He is survived by his loving wife Patricia; his children Stanley Smagala, and Patricia “Patsy†Carlson and her husband Jacob; his grandchildren Madelyn May Carlson and Miles Jacob Carlson; his siblings Linda Kuzmiskas, Robert Smagala and...
Gerry Hanson
Nov 8, 2018
Gerry Hanson, 93, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2018 in Gilbert, Arizona.
Gerry is at peace and was met by her husband, Perry; daughter, Kathy; and reunited with so many family members. She is survived by her sons Brian (Jennifer) and Kevin; grandchildren, Jared (Molly), Kristin (Bill), Justin, Adam, Alyssa, Zachary; and two great grandchildren, Billy and Elliot....
Jeanette Southwick
Nov 7, 2018
Jeanette Marie Southwick was born in White, South Dakota, on June 26, 1936, to Alvin Peterson and Myra (Luze) Peterson and passed away at her home in Westminster on November 7, 2018 at age 82. Jeanette was a Registered Nurse and a school teacher. She was married to Verl R. Southwick on November 26, 1960.
Jeanette is survived by her...
Donald ""Don"" Joseph Allen
Nov 7, 2018
Don passed away peacefully in his Parker home on November 7, 2018 in the company of his wife and a dear family friend. There was cremation.
He was born in Flandreau, South Dakota to Ann (Hanson) Allen and Joe Allen. The family moved to Denver in 1954, and Don graduated from South High School in 1955. During his senior year...
Pierre Wolfe
Nov 7, 2018
The iconic restaurateur Pierre Wolfe died peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family on November 7, 2018. Pierre was born of French parentage in Berlin, Germany on August 9, 1925. During the rise of Hitler, Wolfe, at the age of 16, joined the Free French Forces and served with the British Eighth Army in North Africa and the...
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