Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Richard "Rick" Mares
Dec 1, 2023
Richard Mares, 92, passed away on December 1st, 2023 in Westminster, Colorado. He was a lifelong resident of Denver. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep
Now I lay me down to sleep;
I pray Thee, Lord, my soul to keep.
If I should die before I wake,
I pray...
Tony Christopher David Knight
Dec 1, 2023
Tony Christopher David KnightFebruary 11, 1936-December 1, 2023
Born February 11th, 1936, Tony Christopher David Knight has joined his beloved wife Bernice in death. Tony grew up in various places around the world. He sailed out of Liverpool, headed to Trincomalee Ceylon, in 1941 with his family. In 1942 he traveled through India to South Africa where he resided until...
Cindy Marie Bailey
Dec 1, 2023
Cindy Marie Bailey, 57, of Youngsville, NC passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 1, 2023, at WakeMed North Hospital in Raleigh. Born on December 28, 1965, in Belleville, IL, she brought warmth and light to those around her.
A graduate of Colorado State University, Cindy dedicated two decades of her professional life to Avaya, where she served as a data...
Gene Carroll Snow
Dec 1, 2023
Gene Carroll Snow, aged 89, passed away at Sky Ridge Medical Center in Lone Tree Colorado on December 1 2023, after a serious fall at home. Gene was born August 12, 1934 in Hardy Arkansas to Arthur Collins Snow and Ethel Margaret Utley Snow. He was a graduate of Assumption College High School in Windsor, Ontario, and earned a business...
Arthur James Turek Sr.
Dec 1, 2023
Arthur James Turek Sr, known to friends as Artie, passed to eternal life Friday December 1st 2023 at age 85 at his home surrounded by his loved ones.
Born in New York City April 27th 1938 to Evelyn and Francis Turek Sr. He is survived by his wife Patricia of 31 years, his son Artie (Robyn), daughter Maureen Seifert...
Diane Sullivan Carroll
Dec 1, 2023
Died December 1st 2023 at the age of 81. Born December 7th 1941 in Lowell, MA.
Loving husband Thomas F. Carroll III predeceased her in 2010. She is survived by her beloved children, Shannon MacNabb (Martin), Michael Carroll (Marci-Faye), Molly Falco (Paul) and Jill Carroll. Grandchildren, Alexander MacNabb, Margaret Goodroe (Kyle), Thomas MacNabb, Jacob and Julianna Falco. Great-grandchildren Michael and...
Neva Clarel Castor
Dec 1, 2023
Neva Clarel (Probasco) Castor, 88 years of age, died in her residence at Brookdale Senior Living in Highlands Ranch, Colorado on December 1, 2023 with her loving children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren having comforted her in her final days. The cause of death was complications from Alzheimer’s, which Neva and her family fought valiantly for over 7 years.
Neva was born...
Orla Silver
Dec 1, 2023
Orla Silver was born on June 5, 1937 in Abilene, Kansas. She grew up on a farm, raised by her parents, Orville and Lois Robson. Orla met her lifelong sweetheart, Dave, while he was stationed at Schilling Air Force Base in Salina, Kansas. Their courtship could be a script for a Hollywood movie: city boy from the Bronx meets farm girl...
Charlie May
Nov 30, 2023
Charlie May, a proud Colorado native born on August 28th, 1944; left this world on November 30th, 2023 surrounded by his girls (his wife and three daughters) and with lots of love and support from family; especially his baby sister Sharon. Charlie, the man with a love for cookies, coffee, peanut M&Ms, and the great outdoors; was not just a...
David Adams
Nov 30, 2023
David Adams, age 67, passed away in his home on November 30, 2023.
He was a graduate of George Washington High School. David served in the US Navy from 1975-1980.
Dave was an avid bowler. He volunteered with the V.A. Administration for three decades.
He is survived by his sister, Missy Hanson, brother-in-law, Jerry Hanson, and niece, Kylie Hanson. He was preceded...
John McNitt
Nov 30, 2023
John Glasgow McNitt, 72, died on November 30th, 2023, in Centennial, CO. He was born in Chicago, IL on May 31, 1951, the only son of Marianne Tudor McNitt and John Glasgow McNitt Sr. John was a man whose journey in life was as vibrant as the gardens he nurtured. Raised on a farm in Huntley, IL, John's childhood...
Carol I. Davis
Nov 30, 2023
Carol Irene Davis, 71, passed away unexpectedly on November 30, 2023, leaving behind a cherished family and a rich community of friends.
Carol was born on September 24, 1952, in Carbondale, Illinois, to Robert and Charlotte Snyder, joining older siblings Bob and Jean. Robert’s long-standing military career first took the family from Carbondale to Châteauroux, France. Highlights from the Snyders’...
Roy James Atkinson
Nov 30, 2023
ROY JAMES ATKINSON, M.D.
OBITUARY
In loving memory of Dr. Roy James Atkinson, born September 15, 1927, to Roy and Alice Atkinson in Denver, Colorado. Dr. Atkinson peacefully departed this world on November 30, 2023, surrounded by the love of his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Charlotte Colvin Atkinson.
Dr. Atkinson's legacy...
Norman Dean Hanson
Nov 30, 2023
Norman Dean HansonMarch 10, 1933-November 30, 2023Norman Hanson passed away November 30, 2023. Born March 10, 1933 in Superior, Nebraska, serving on the family farm until age 18. He was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1953 serving in Germany and Austria. Norman was a member of Pipfitters Union Local 208. He married Lucille (Gettman) James in 1959. They were...
James Eldon Dick
Nov 30, 2023
The Old Chicago community lost a legend on November 30th, 2023, when James Eldon Dick (known to all as "J.D.") unexpectedly passed away doing what he loved and surrounded by friends and acquaintances.
Born on March 10th, 1948, J.D. was raised in Pueblo, CO. After high school, he proudly served in the United States Navy as an Aviation Ordinanceman and...
Cheri Byrd Hughes
Nov 30, 2023
Cheri Byrd Hughes sadly passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her devoted husband of over 20 years David Hughes.
She is survived by her loving son Alex Whiteman, brother Shelton Byrd and niece Amanda Byrd as well as step children Katlyn Simmons (Husband Patrick) and Sean Hughes.
She was preceded by her parents Tom and Toshi Byrd...
Leo James Schenfeld
Nov 30, 2023
Leo James Schenfeld
May 19, 1935 - November 30, 2023
Leo Schenfeld, 88 of Westminster, Colorado passed away on November 30, 2023. Born in Denver, Colorado to Adam and Mary Schenfeld on May 19, 1935.
He married the love of his life, Barbara Rossmiller on June 12, 1954. They were married 65 years. Leo was a true family man....
Rory L. Green
Nov 29, 2023
Rory L. Green, age 66, passed away on November 29th, 2023. He was a beloved father, husband, brother and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Rory was born on September 3, 1957 in Utah and moved to Oregon when he was younger, where he spent his youth. He went on to enlist in the Navy...
Charles Leo Flierl
Nov 29, 2023
Family and friends mourn the peaceful passing of Charles Leo Flierl on November 29, 2023, at the age of 90, with family nearby.
Chuck was born and raised in Colorado, residing in Parker, Englewood, and Denver. He was the son of Simon and Irene Flierl, and a brother to six, including his surviving siblings, Joseph Flierl and Ruth Callahan. He...
Muriel Williams
Nov 29, 2023
Muriel Williams was born on June 29th, 1936 in Long Island, New York. She passed away on November 29, 2023.
Muriel is survived by her sister Theodora Scott, her oldest son Preston Williams and his three children, Nathan, Jessica and Rachael, her youngest son Raymond Williams, his wife Karen Williams and his three sons, Christopher, Bradley and Zachary....
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