Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

May 28, 2018

On Monday, May 28, 2018, Robert Hatt, husband, father, papa, son and brother, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home in Brighton, Colorado at the age of 53. Robert will be forever remembered by his wife of 33 years and best friend Carol, and their 5 children, Anthony, Matthew, Vanessa, Natasha, and Baylee, also his 7 grandchildren, Luke, Paige,...

May 28, 2018

Lucille Velma Bickel, 96, of Parker and a long time resident of Arvada passed away May 28, 2018. Survivors include her children Georgia Weinberg, Cindy (Michael) Sweeney, and Stephen (Cindy); sister, Mildred; grandchildren, Brian (Megan) Sweeney and Paul (Laura) Sweeney; great-grandchildren, Liam, Charlie, Ellie, Lucas, Anna Claire, and Carson. Service Monday, June 4, 2018, 10:00 a.m. at Horan & McConaty,...

May 28, 2018

Robert C. “Bob” Irey, 93, of Littleton passed away on Monday, May 28,2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 11, 1924 in Salem, OH. Bob married Betty Putzbach on September 7th 1946 and together they shared 62 years of marriage before Betty passed away. Bob worked as an engineer at Martin Marietta but...

May 27, 2018

Elaine Hammond passed away May 27, 2018, having suffered a major stroke. Born on June 11, 1926, in Denver, Colorado, the only child of Gus and Kathryn Smith. She grew up in her beloved South Denver, attending Rosedale Elementary, Grant Junior High, and graduating from South High school in 1944. Growing up she was loved by many aunts, uncles and...

May 27, 2018

82, of Littleton, passed away on May 27, 2018. Preceded in death by 12 older siblings. Survived by husband Charles; daughters Carla and Cathy. Funeral Service is Thursday May 31, 2018 at 10:30AM, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 5303 E. County Line Rd., Centennial, CO 80122. Interment to follow at Littleton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made...

May 27, 2018

Randy James Stolka, 44, of Denver, CO, formerly of New Hampton, IA, passed away Sunday, May 27, 2018. Randy J. Stolka was born June 7, 1973, in Oelwein, IA, the son of Cecelia Stolka. He received his education in New Hampton and was a 1991 graduate of the New Hampton High School. He attended UNI in Cedar Falls and Iowa...

May 27, 2018

Beverly A. Bellopatrick, 71, passed away on Sunday, May 27, 2018 in Centennial, Colorado. She was born in San Francisco on May 24, 1947 to the late John F. & Margaret E. Smith Ireland. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George Bellopatrick, Jr.; a brother, John Ireland, and her sister, Marilyn DeSantis. She...

May 27, 2018

May 27, 2018

Mr. Espinoza is preceded in death by his parents, Jesus Espinoza and Nestora Chavez, siblings George, Rita and Berlin. Survivors include his wife, Gloria Espinoza; children Solomon Espinoza, Donna Vigil Castaneda (Carlos); David Espinoza (Julie) and Renee Lesser; grandchildren, Shawn Espinoza, Amber Lilgerose (Tony), Paige Espinoza, Claude Burg (Tonya), Sommer Leche Espinoza Johnston, Dalton Lesser, Colton Boyd, and McKenzie Boyd;...

May 26, 2018

Norma J. Kerr of Arvada, Colorado, passed away on May, 26, 2018. She was born June 3, 1929 to Ella and Elmer Craig. Norma is survived by her loving husband, Howard C. Kerr; children, Kathy (Gary) Huber and Daniel (Beverly) Kerr; grandchildren, Linda Lopez, Alison Huber, Justin Kerr and Sarah Kerr; great grandchildren, Julie and Dylan; and several nieces &...

May 26, 2018

Julian (Roger) Sanchez was born on June 21, 1940 in Denver, Colorado and passed away on May 26, 2018. Roger was preceded in death by parents Eustacio and Clorinda (Cora) Sanchez, wife Georgene, son Michael John Sanchez and brother Eustacio “Junior” Sanchez. He survived by his son, Emilio Abeyta, grandchildren Emilio Jr., Jordan, Angelina Abeyta, brother Gilbert (Patricia) Sanchez. Also...

May 26, 2018

Annette C. Janda, 93, Aurora, passed away on Saturday, May 26, 2018 at her residence. A native of Council Bluffs, Iowa she was the daughter to the late George Mark Reynolds and Maude Mae Hough. Annette received her business degree from Hastings College and began her career in the banking industry as a loan officer. She retired from Bank Western...

May 26, 2018

Cathy Rinker (nee Johnnye Catherine Ledbetter), founder of the Guild of Mount Saint Vincent and the Silver Bell Ball, a tireless fund raiser for several charities in Denver, has died. She passed away May 26, 2018. Born October 8, 1938, in Jackson, MS, she was the daughter of the late John William and Lora Lane Ledbetter. Cathy graduated from St....

May 26, 2018

David Richard Bates, born July 22,1947 in Upper Darby, Pa, left us on May 26, 2018. Beloved husband of Diana for 40 years, father of son Christopher (Jennifer Bird), and daughter Jessica (Steve) Kampa. Loving 'Pop' of granddaughter Giuliana, and a friend of many. During his life he worked as a salesman and manager for over 25 years here in...

May 25, 2018

Bold, brazen, and frequently crass. Classy, smart, and full of sass. Handsome, charismatic, and a gifted healer. Unfiltered, unbridled and a generous giver. These are the words that describe Dr. Charles (Chuck) Kimmel from his vast community of friends, patients, family, and former colleagues. Some people are born with a calling. It took Chuck a few years of rebellious adventures...

May 25, 2018

Barbara Jean “Bobby” Wetzel, 89, of Denver was promoted to Heaven on May 25, 2018 from Mesa, Arizona as a result of complications from Alzheimer’s Disease. She was born on May 22, 1929 in Beckley, West Virginia. She was the daughter of the late William J. and Gladys V. (Holliday) Tully. Barbara married Marvin L. Wetzel on January 25, 1947...

May 25, 2018

Shawn M. Sweeney (aka “Shawn ‘Til Dawn” ) was a radio DJ in Honolulu, HI for more than 20 years. His career spanned multiple stations but most notably KIKI and KSSK. He also had a long career in hospitality: working for Mid Pacific airlines in Hawaii and Air Wisconsin in Washington DC . Shawn also served as a Concierge at...

May 24, 2018

ERICKSON, JANICE 1936 - 2018 81, of Littleton, CO, passed away on May 24th. Born in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, where five of her brothers and sisters still reside. A graduate of Sioux Falls Washington High and a nursing graduate from Lutheran Deaconess Hospital in Minneapolis, MN. After raising a young family, she continued her successful nursing career which included...

May 24, 2018

61, of Parker, Colorado. Rich passed away peacefully at his home on May 24, 2018. He was born on March 17, 1957 in Boston, Massachusetts to Theodore and Marion Solomon and was one of three children. Rich was very athletic and loved to ski, play basketball, and play softball in local leagues. Rich is survived by his son, Jeffrey (Christin)...

May 24, 2018

Leon Frederick Wyss was born to Charles and Frieda Wyss on August 5, 1934, in Jefferson City, Missouri. His early years were spent in Jefferson City, and the family later moved to Kansas City, Missouri while he was in high school. His early interests included baseball, earning extra money delivering newspapers and enjoying time spent with his older brothers, Paul...