Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Mariam Rachel Bakele Ditiba Barandao Alidou
Apr 22, 2024
Mariam Rachel “Chouchou” Bakele Ditiba Barandao-Alidou December 20, 1973 – April 22, 2024
On the night of April 22, 2024, we lost a radiant star - Mariam. She was a beloved pillar of our family, cherished as a daughter, sister, wife, mother, and friend, known for her boundless generosity and the vibrant spirit she brought to every gathering.
Born in Togo, West Africa,...
David Jamison Schaal
Apr 22, 2024
David was born on September 9, 1937 in Platteville, Wisconsin to Russell and Ella Jamison Schaal. He was the 11th of 12 children. The family moved to a farm near Savannah, Illinois where the three little boys had adventures. These adventures would later be told to family and friends as the "little boy stories". But we all...
Imogene Louise Hahn
Apr 21, 2024
Imogene Hahn peacefully passed away on April 21, 2024, at her home surrounded by family at the age of 91. Imogene, daughter of Leo and Teresa Goscha, was the oldest of 11 children. She had wonderful memories of growing up surrounded by a big, loving family living on a farm near Lenora, Kansas. While attending Leoville Rural Catholic High School, she...
Christopher Ray Blood-Smyth
Apr 20, 2024
Christopher (Chris) Ray Blood-Smyth, age 62 years, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 20, 2024. Though our hearts hold deep sadness right now, it also holds the blessings of the love and Christoper’s kindness that will always be a part of us.
Chris was born on October 11, 1961, to Liddon Fitzgerald Blood-Smith and Evelyn May Yost Williams, in Denver,...
Jean Elaine Maumenee
Apr 20, 2024
Jean Elaine Brookover Maumenee, age 81, died in her home at Cherry Hills Assisted Living Facility on Saturday, April 20, 2024. She was born in Denver, Colorado, on March 30, 1943. Jean was the third of five children born to Paul E. Brookover and Florence M. Shilvock. Jean was married to Major James “Cliff” Maumenee and stood by his side,...
James Anton Dassinger
Apr 20, 2024
James (Jim) Dassinger, age 76, peacefully passed away in Aurora, CO at home surrounded by his loved ones on April 20, 2024, following a battle with colon cancer.
Born on July 27, 1947, in Dickinson, North Dakota, he moved to Billings in 1955 with his parents Anton and Helen Dassinger. Jim served in the Army 173rd division, airborne, in the Vietnam...
Evangeline Nicole Torres
Apr 20, 2024
Obituary Pending. It will be updated here as soon as it is complete.Friends may visit Horan & McConaty, Parker Rd., on Sunday 6:00pm - 9:00pm for visitation.A Celebration of Eva's Life will be held the following day, Monday, 4.29, beginning at 11:00am. A graveside service will follow the ceremony at Olinger Hampden Cemetery, at 1:00pm.Please consider sharing your memories and...
Judy A. Servis
Apr 20, 2024
Judy A. Servis passed away April 20th, 2024, in Lakewood, Colorado at the age of 75. She is survived by four siblings and her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Judy was from Vermont, Illinois the daughter of James and Nora Abernathy. She later moved to Colorado where she was an active member of the Colorado legal community. She spent 20+ years at...
Philip A. Jenkins
Apr 20, 2024
Philip Arvene Jenkins drifted into final rest while at home in the mountains of Colorado on April 20th, 2024. His final day was spent surrounded by his loving offspring. He was 89.
Born on February 19th, 1935 in San Diego, he grew up on a dairy farm tucked near the hills of Santee, California. His humble beginnings began in a home...
Donald Winfield Gregg
Apr 20, 2024
In loving memory of Donald W. GreggDonald W. Gregg passed away on April 20th, 2024 at the age of 87 in Parker, Colorado.Donald, fondly known as Don, was born to Verane and Myra Gregg on February 27th, 1937. Don graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture from the University of Georgia in 1959. He also served in the...
Dilia Mapelli Taylor
Apr 20, 2024
Dilia Mapelli Taylor of Lakewood, Colorado passed away on April 20, 2024 at the age of 90. Loving mother, friend and educator. Dee was born in Denver to Mario L. and Anna Mapelli. One of four children, they had a wonderful upbringing in North Denver while attending St. Catherine of Siena Catholic School. Dee also attended St. Mary’s Academy, Loretto...
Leland Ray Gurss
Apr 20, 2024
Leland was born in St. Francis, Kansas, on September 3, 1940, to Alfred and Opal Gurss. He died in his home on April 20, 2024, surrounded by his wife and family after suffering for six years with Interstitial Lung Disease. He worked for the Railroad for forty years as a supervisor.
He graduated from Liberty High School in Joes, CO, in...
Raymond E. Anderson
Apr 19, 2024
Col. Raymond E. Anderson passed away 19 April 2024. Born 27 February 1929 in Pasadena CA, he leaves behind a loving family: his wife of 68 years, Lorraine Weston Anderson, three sons, six granddaughters, and four great grandchildren with two more due later this year. Col. Anderson was born into a loving family, but a poor one. From his humble...
Ronald W. Servis, CAPT., Esq.
Apr 19, 2024
Ronald W. Servis, CAPT., Esq., 75, Granby, Colorado, passed away in one of his favorite places, in the mountains of Colorado.
Ron was born the oldest of three children to William and Valentine Servis in Spencerport, New York on October 31, 1948. He graduated from Spencerport Central High School in 1966. Ron then attended College of Brockport, NY in 1970. Before...
Colleen Crosby Sheldon
Apr 19, 2024
Colleen Crosby SheldonJune 9, 1957 - April 19, 2024 Colleen Crosby Sheldon, 66, passed away peacefully at home on April 19, 2024, after a valiant battle with liver failure. She was born June 9, 1957 in San Jose, CA to Irene and Wilson Gardner Crosby. As the oldest of 6 children, Colleen was adored and looked up to by her younger...
Sally Lou Bartalot
Apr 18, 2024
Sally Lou Lease Bartalot was born on April 10, 1938 in Kingsly, Iowa. She died in Denver, Colorado on April 18, 2024, a week and a day after her 86th birthday.
Sally's father’s side of the family was very musical. Her Dad was a trombonist who had been offered a place in Lawrence Welk’s orchestra. He turned it down because he...
James Ward Mollohan
Apr 18, 2024
Had no enemies and knew no strangers
James Ward Mollohan of Strasburg, Colorado peacefully left this earth on April 18th 2024 in search of his next big adventure.
Jim was born in Sterling, CO on August 12th 1946 to the late Donald (Jiggs), and Florence (Dolly) Mollohan and would become the oldest brother of 12 children.
After growing up and working on the...
William S Dorn
Apr 18, 2024
William S Dorn (Bill) passed away peacefully April 18, 2024 at his home in Denver, Colorado.
Bill was an only child, born July 12, 1928 to Earl and Emma Dorn in Pittsburgh, PA. He was a child of the Great Depression and his family struggled. This colored much of his life and he was so grateful for the many opportunities he...
Jeanne Marie Aiello
Apr 18, 2024
Jeanne Marie Aiello passed away peacefully in her daughter’s home on April 18, 2024 at the age of 93. Jeanne Marie (nee: Scott) Aiello was born on January 10, 1931 in Newburgh, New York to Kenneth & Margaret (nee: Doulin) Scott.
Jeanne attended St. Mary’s Elementary School and then entered Mount St. Mary’s Academy. She was active in student government and...
Bobbie C. Cooper
Apr 18, 2024
Bobbie Cynthia Cooper was born to Opal Mitten Ream and Robert W. Ream on June 25th, 1941. She closed her eyes to this world on April 18th, 2024, at the age of 82. A proud Colorado native, she was a graduate of Canon City High School and went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of...
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