Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Raymond Chik
Jun 29, 2018
Raymond J. Chik, 77, of Morrison CO passed away peacefully in Sun City AZ on June 23, 2018. Treasured Husband of Terry Chik; Cherished Father of Leah Kling, Bryan Chik (Tip Cordova), Brent Chik and Lynn Mohs. Grandfather of Samantha Kling, Micki Kling, Dylan Chik, Brittany Chik, Tanner Chik, Sienna Mohs, RileyRae Mohs, Susie Plumsukon, Sammy Plumsukon and Great Grandfather...
Alberta Abbott
Jun 29, 2018
Alberta Ann Abbott (Bodnar) died peacefully with her family surrounding her on June 29, 2018. She was born March 16, 1940 in Colorado and lived here all her life. Alberta leaves her husband, Warren; three daughters, Linda (Mark) Pinkful, Lora (Mike) Nansel, and Lisa (Pat) Walsh; grandchildren, Lauren, Kasey, Chelsea, Justin and Jesse; great grandchildren, Kaelani, Kealan and Kenlea. Memorial...

George V. Mazzotti, Sr.
Jun 29, 2018
George, 95, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2018, with his family at his side. A life-long resident of Welby, CO, he attended school, started his family, ran the family farming business, and helped shape the community, as one of the original founders of the North Washington Fire Department, retiring as Chief in 1996. After retirement, George continued to serve...
Aurora Grace Hays
Jun 28, 2018
Our beloved, Aurora Grace Hays, 17, of Castle Rock, Colorado, passed away on June 28, 2018. Our hearts are beyond broken; however, we know she is at peace in the presence of our loving Heavenly Father.
Aurora was born on April 9, 2001, in Modesto, California, to Jason Eric Hays and Charlotte Anne Bishop Hays. She is survived by both...

Harry Gifford
Jun 28, 2018
Harry Gifford, 100, of Aurora died on June 28, 2018 in his home at the Cherry Creek Retirement Village in his sleep. He was born on July 7, 1917 in Bloom, Kansas to Harry Clay and Ina May (Tipton) Gifford. He spent his childhood bouncing from the family farm to an old stone house and finally to Kinsley, Kansas. His...
William ""Bill"" Dale Johnson
Jun 28, 2018
William ""Bill"" Dale Johnson, 73, Aurora, passed away on Thursday, June 28, 2018. He was a United States Army Veteran who served during the Vietnam War. During his service he received two Purple Heart medals. After his military service, Bill graduated from the University of Denver receiving a master's degree in accounting in 1977. He was an avid supporter of...
Ilmars Zutis
Jun 27, 2018
Devoted and loving husband, father and grandfather, Ilmars Zutis, 75, of Denver, Colorado, passed away June 27, 2018, after a long battle with cancer. He was born September 1, 1942, in Liepaja, Latvia, to Paulina and Peteris Zutis.
He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Genoveva Zutis, whom he met while working at a green-house. The two...
Eugene V. Tagliente
Jun 27, 2018
Eugene V. Tagliente, 78, died peacefully surrounded by family on June 27, 2018 in Arvada. He was born and raised in Frederick. He honorably served in the Navy as an airman at the US Naval Ordnance Station, China Lake, CA and the US Naval Reserves until 1963. Gene worked for Dow Chemical at the Rocky Flats Nuclear Weapons Plant during...

Dr. Constantine John Falliers
Jun 27, 2018
Constantine John Falliers, MD left this world on June 27, 2018. He was 93 years old, and had lived a full, rich and fortunate life. Constantine Falliers was born in Athens, Greece in 1924 to Ioannis and Zoe Fallieros. After receiving his medical degree in Greece, he benefitted from the generosity and openness of the post-war United States by receiving...

Elisa Martinez Reyes
Jun 27, 2018
Elisa Martinez Reyes was born in San Luis, Potosi, Mexico on November 7, 1933, to Enrique Martinez and Julia Arroyo Martinez, and passed away in Denver, Colorado on June 27, 2018 at age 84. She is survived by her husband Marcelino Reyes, her son Leonardo Reyes, and nieces and nephews. The Funeral Mass will be held at 10AM on Friday,...
Kimberly M. Castleberry
Jun 27, 2018
Kimberly M. Castleberry of Denver passed away in the company of her family, after battling cancer, on June 27, 2018. After graduating from Northwestern Univ., she pursued her life's passion, Journalism. She held positions at very well respected and regarded Public Relations firms, News Publications and Non-Government Organizations (in NYC, LA & the Denver area), as well as starting her...
Pat Flynn
Jun 26, 2018
Pat Flynn, 85, of Denver, passed away on Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at his home. Born on May 4, 1933 in Graceville, Minnesota he was the son of Thomas A. and Matilda (Tilly) Flynn. Pat and his wonderful bride, Lyndal Flynn, married May 19th, 1962 celebrating 56 years of love and teamwork.
Pat left his imprint on Colorado working as...
Kenneth Ray Walden
Jun 26, 2018
Kenneth Ray Walden was born in Anaheim, California on May 25, 1968 to Marvin Morris Walden and Ruthie Mae (Jackson) Walden, and passed away in Wheat Ridge, Colorado June 26, 2018 at age 50.
Kenneth was a decorated Marine, retired as a Major, and was a contract specialist for the Veterans Affairs.
Kenneth is survived by his brothers, Eric Walden,...

Linda Mattingly
Jun 25, 2018
Linda Mattingly (Rome) passed away peacefully and surrounded by her family on June 25, 2018. She was born on April 20, 1965 in Denver, Colorado. Lindaâs childhood was spent in Lakewood. When she started preschool at the little red school house, she was so little her feet couldnât touch the floor, this continued through third grade. After graduation Linda started...

Lawrence Lawler
Jun 25, 2018
Larry was a lawyer for 42 years practicing in the First Judicial District. Larry is survived by his wife, Peggy of 47 years, two children, Stephen S. Lawler and Janette K. Lawler both of Wheat Ridge, CO, two step children, Patrick D. Murphy of Humble, TX and Colleen Dickson of Lakewood, CO, two brothers, three sisters, several grandchildren and nieces...

Neta Vacula Aldrich
Jun 25, 2018
Neta, 57, of Westminster, Colorado passed away June 25, 2018. She was born in Austin, Texas on April 9, 1961. Neta graduated high school and married Jeffrey Dean Aldrich. Together they have two children, Ryan Steven Aldrich and Shane Austin Aldrich. Most recently, she was working for TJ Maxx as an Operations Manager. Neta was devoted to her family and...

Leo John Nieland
Jun 24, 2018
Dr. Leo J. Nieland passed in peace Sunday, June 24th, surrounded by his loved ones. He was 84. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Dorothy A. Nieland. Leo is survived by current wife Jane L. Nieland, sister, Marita Bruning, children Catherine, Michael, Susan, John, Robert, son-in-law Kenneth Sacks, and grandchildren Frances, Dorothea, Jack and Lincoln. Leo was...

Barbara Ann Arterburn
Jun 24, 2018
âLet there be peace on earth and let it begin with me""éâ - Vince Gill Barbara âBarbâ Ann (Buchanan) Arterburn passed away on June 24, 2018 at the age of 81 after battling breast cancer. She was born on May 7, 1937 in Denver, CO, grew up in Pueblo, CO, and graduated from the University of Northern Colorado (Colorado State...

Mary Ann Ritter
Jun 23, 2018
Mary Ann (Webster) Ritter born November 20, 1932, would like to let you know that her work here on earth is done. She received an offer she could not refuse, including no need to be stubborn anymore, and she will not be returning. A reunion with mother, father, brothers Glenn, Dan, Bill, sister Alice and her sons Jim and Michael....

Lewis R. Dodds
Jun 23, 2018
No Services will be held. En lieu of flowers, donations can be made on Lewis' behalf, to the American Diabetes Association.
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