Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Bruce Barnett
Jul 3, 2017
Bruce Barnett, age 64, of Highlands Ranch, Colorado passed away July 3, 2017. Bruce is survived by his loving partner Corrine Fantasia, his children, Jamie Barnett, Brandon Fantasia, and Jenn Fantasia; his daughter-in-law, Missy Fantasia; and son-in-law, Ryan Connolly; grandchildren, Jace and Ella Fantasia; and grand-fur-babies, Trooper Fantasia (Newfoundland), and Bailey Fantasia (Saint Bernard). Bruce was a devoted family man...
Nyla Faye Rivera
Jul 3, 2017
Beloved wife, momma, grammy, auntie, and friend, Nyla Faye Rivera, went home to our Lord after a battle with cancer on July 3, 2017. Nyla was born on July 6th, 1955 in Owatonna, MN. Ny was extremely courageous, proud, and fought to the end. Nyla had a zest for life, giving her all always for her kids and family. A...
Amanda Lynn Dufford
Jul 3, 2017
Amanda Lynn Dufford of Strausberg, Colorado passed away on July 3, 2017 at the age of 27. Amanda is survived by her children, Aiden Erskine and Peyton Dufford; mother, Ronda Waits, brother; Travis (Krystle) Waits, nephew, Liam Waits; grandparents, Alida Levett and Ron and Suzan Waits; aunts and uncles, Dan Cox and Shannon Triche, Lisa and Peter Bicknell, Ronald and...
Kevin Clark David
Jul 3, 2017
Kevin Clark David, 62, of Aurora, Colorado passed away Monday, July 3, 2017 at his home surrounded by family. Kevin was born February 5, 1955 in Houma, Louisiana. He spent his career life in IT and insurance sales and spent much of his time raising a family with his late wife, Bobbe Lampshire. Kevin's passions included muscle cars and spending...
Eric Owen Anderson
Jul 2, 2017
Eric Owen Anderson, 56, passed away on July 2, 2017, having battled cancer with courage and grace. Eric was a member of the Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity, Chi Upsilon Chapter, University of Colorado at Boulder, many of whom were his brothers to the end. Eric was a very good golf caddy in high school and never lost his love for...
Alexandrea Raber
Jul 2, 2017
Alexandrea Victoria Raber, 18, known to many as “Ally” transitioned July 2, 2017. She is loved and will be missed by many.
Ally was born November 21, 1998 in Denver, Colorado. Ally was beautiful, fun-loving and had a great smile! She had a great sense of humor and a contagious laugh.
Ally believed in putting others before herself and was...
Betty J. Owens
Jul 2, 2017
Betty Owens born October 17, 1928 88 years old, originally of in Spavinaw, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2017 in Aurora, Colorado. She is survived by daughters; Glenna Owens and Gayla Owens-Newsom son; Gary Owens. Four grandchildren and five great grandchildren. A Graveside Service will be held Monday July 10, 2017 at Two Fifteen in the Afternoon Staging...
Edward M. Frain
Jul 2, 2017
Survived by his wife Eleanor I. Johnson and Ed's children: Mark Edward (Sherryl) Frain, David Lee (Darla Lynn Whipple-Frain) Frain, Curt Patrick (Sheila) Frain, and his children's families. Also survived by Eleanor's children Marcia (Dan) Hilty and Pam (Dave) Neubauer and their children. Edward was preceded in death by his parents, Edward J.Frain and Agnes I. Frain nee Devlin, and...
Dirk William de Roos
Jul 1, 2017
Dirk William de Roos November 3, 1945 - July 1, 2017 On July 1, Dirk William de Roos of Greenwood Village, Colorado, beloved husband of Joyce de Roos, passed away after a brief illness. He leaves behind his wife, 3 children, 4 grandchildren and his brother: eldest daughter, Gretchen (Richard) Buechsencheutez, their 3 children, Callan, Adele and Richie of Thousand...

Richard Louis Pejka Packer
Jul 1, 2017
Dick, 87, of Castle Rock, was born in Buffalo, NY to Louis Pejka and Josephine Siejakowski. He passed in the company of his family on July 1, 2017 in Castle Rock, CO. Dick served in the USAF from 1948-1952 and later graduated with his Engineering Degree from the General Motors Institute and M.B.A. from NYU. He was employed for many...
Bonna Jo Vice
Jul 1, 2017
Bonna Vice, 75 of Broomfield, Colorado passed away July 1, 2017. Wife of the late Bill Vice; Sister of Harold Goslee, Gary Goslee, and Greta Cornelison; Mother of Brenda (Joe Rodriguez) Vice, Barbara (Brian) King, Billy (Shelly) Vice, Brook (Mike Dewitt) Gripp, Jef Fretthold, and Todd (Misty) Fretthold; Grandmother of Danielle (Barry) Johnson, Troy Rodriguez, Breanna King, Bobbie (Anthony) Rodriquez,...
Johnny Raymond Gallegos
Jul 1, 2017
Johnny Raymond Gallegos, 89, lived most of his life in Westminster, Colorado. Born on May 23, 1928 and passed away on July 1, 2017. He is preceded in death by his wife Ruth who died in August of 2016. Johnny is survived by his five children, Randy (Bernice), Gary (Louise), Johanna (Glenn), Tim (Diana) and Rodney (Sarah); grandchildren, Peter, Marie,...
Patricia Esther Gibson
Jul 1, 2017
Patricia ""Pat"" Esther Gibson, 89, passed away July 1, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. She was born in Omaha, Nebraska on June 4, 1928 to John P. and Evelyn Kildare Byrne. She attended St. Mary's Catholic school, the Duchesne Academy and Creighton University. Pat is survived by her beloved husband, Donald M. Gibson; daughters, Mary Kay Gibson and Diane (husband, George)...
Florence Beeler
Jun 30, 2017
Florence Beeler, devoted wife, mother and grandma, died peacefully in Denver at 5:30 PM, June 30, with her loving daughter, Susan Beeler Kreutzer and son-in-law, Rick by her side. She was 94 years old. Florence was born on March 31, 1923 in Cleveland, Ohio and was one of four children born to John and Lucy DeCrescenzo. Her father was an...
Henry Edward ""Ed"" Everding, Jr.
Jun 29, 2017
Henry Edward ""Ed"" Everding, Jr., died early Thursday, June 29 in the morning at St. Joseph Hospital in Denver. Ed was a beloved husband of Lee Palmer Everding, and father of daughters Linda (Mark), Lisa (Garyl), Kelly (Eric), and daughter-in-law Linda Dugger. Ed's son, Henry, died in a mountain climbing accident in 2005. In 2013, he published a book, Henry...
Kay R. Prochazka
Jun 29, 2017
Kay Richard Prochazka, 79, of Centennial, passed away on June 29, 2017 peacefully at home. Kay was born on June 30, 1937 to Bernard J. and Rhema I. (Harper) Prochazka. He graduated from Regis Jesuit High School in 1955. Upon Graduation, he joined the US Navy and served his country for 2 years. He worked as a manager in the...
Ekoue ""Jerome"" Agboglo
Jun 29, 2017
Ekoue Agboglo, 58, of Aurora, CO was born April 30, 1959 in Lome, Togo, West Africa. Ekoue passed away on June 29,2017. Ekoue is preceded in death by his Mother Ayele Kounkey. Ekoue is survived by ;Father Folly Victor Agboglo; Wife Djedje Julia Agboglo; Daughters Yasmine and Jocelyne; Son Wilfried; Grandchildren Haile-Jane, Aria and Camden; Brothers Raymond, Severin, Gilbert, John,...
Joe Strange
Jun 29, 2017
Joe Strange, 51, of Denver, passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2017 at his home. Joe was born on August 19, 1965 in Aurora, CO, the son of the Leonard E. and Barbara A. (Phillips) Strange. Joe's career was in manufacturing as a Welding Engineer and heavy equipment mechanics. He loved Colorado sunsets, to ride his Harley Davidson, was passionate...
Jeremy Paul Bates
Jun 28, 2017
Jeremy Paul Bates died on June 28, 2017 after a long battle with Huntington's Disease in Denver, Colorado. Jeremy was born on November 8, 1974 in Colorado Springs, Colorado and moved to Casper, Wyoming at an early age where he spent the next 20 years. He graduated from Kelly Walsh High School in 1993 and then attended college at Black...

Richard J. Frank
Jun 28, 2017
""The Old Goat"" took his final bus ride on June 28, 2017 to join his soul mate, Juanita. He is survived by his three sons and their families. A private celebration of his life will be held by his family. Memorial donations may be made in Richard's honor to: The Denver Hospice 501 South Cherry, Suite 700 Denver, Colorado 80246...
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