Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Nicholas Anthony Dodich

Nicholas Anthony Dodich

Oct 5, 2023

Nicholas Anthony Dodich, 93, passed away at his home in Arvada, Colorado, on October 5, 2023.

He was born in Waukesha, Wisconsin, to Anthony and Victoria (Palich) Dodich. He graduated from Carroll College in Waukesha in 1953 with a degree in biology. Following college, he served in the U.S. Army as a medical technician at Brooke Army Medical Hospital.

Throughout...

John Raymond Chavez

John Raymond Chavez

Oct 5, 2023

John Chavez, born and raised in Denver, Colorado, died peacefully after a long illness on October 5, 2023.

John worked for the majority of his life (35 years) as a miner at the Henderson Mine in Empire, Colorado. He enjoyed his job and the people he worked with until his retirement in 2011.

John’s wife and family were the most...

Dietrich Hans Roeder

Dietrich Hans Roeder

Oct 4, 2023

Dietrich Hans Roeder, 93, passed away on October 4, 2023. He was born on June 24, 1930 in Oppenheim am Rhein to Alexander Roeder, Stadt-Bibliotheks-Director and Art Historian in Trier, and Elisabeth (Lidda) Schaefer Roeder. He grew up in Trier, where he was introduced to the Roman architecture of that city as well as architecture in general.  At the same...

Thomas A. Carey, M.D.

Thomas A. Carey, M.D.

Oct 4, 2023

Tom was born in 1933 in Wichita, Kansas to Winifred J. Watson and Earl K. Carey. His early years were spent in McPherson Kansas with his beloved siblings Jack, Cathy and Marty before moving to Denver in 1945. He attended East High School (1951) where he was Head Boy, excelled academically, and received accolades on the wrestling mat as well...

JoAnne Sterling Avery

JoAnne Sterling Avery

Oct 4, 2023

JoAnne was born March 26, 1935, in Denver, Colorado, to Worth and Hazel Sterling.  Her only other sibling was her sister, Elaine, who was 4 years older.  JoAnne's parents had the Sterling Jewelry Store in Aurora.  Her father's health failed and he passed away when she was only 4 years of age leaving her mother to raise and care for...

Eugene J. Kamrass

Eugene J. Kamrass

Oct 4, 2023

 

On Wednesday, October 4, 2023, Eugene Joseph Kamrass, loving husband and father of two children, passed away at the age of 93.

Gene was born on December 11, 1929, to George and Fannie Kamrass in Floral Park, New York. On March 29, 1953, he married Dolores Esther Woodward. They raised one son, David, and one daughter, Debra.

Gene served...

Les Leal

Les Leal

Oct 4, 2023

Elizier, “Les” Leal, age 61, passed away on October 4, 2023, from a hard-fought and courageous battle with cancer.

Les was a graduate of Cheyenne East High School. He went on into the Hospitality business for over 30 years winning Stars of the Industry and other distinguished awards highlighting his focus on customer care and satisfaction. Les had a unique...

Jon Riley Ruby

Jon Riley Ruby

Oct 3, 2023

In Memoriam: Remembering the Life of a Remarkable Man, Jon Riley Ruby

 

It is with heavy hearts and fond memories that we announce the passing of Jon Ruby, a beloved father, brother, coach, and friend. Jon's journey began in Danbury, Nebraska, where he was born, but it was in Tecumseh, Nebraska, that he embarked on the incredible adventure that...

Amelia Wilkins

Amelia Wilkins

Oct 3, 2023

 

Amelia Wilkins was born Amelia Mae Beck on 10/17/1932 in Denver, Colorado to Arthur & Nellie Beck. Amelia passed peacefully at the age of 90 on 10/3/2023.

Amelia loved her family deeply, and was kind and generous to everyone she met. She had a zest for life, loved traveling, reading, theater, and trying new things. She also enjoyed spending...

Mary Rita Gaschler

Mary Rita Gaschler

Oct 3, 2023

On Tuesday, October 3, 2023, Mary Rita Gaschler, loving wife and mother, passed into eternity at age 74.

Mary was born October 17, 1948, in Chicago, Illinois, to Mary and John ‘Dee’ Curran, Irish immigrants eager to create a wonderful life in the United States. Mary was one of five children and the youngest sibling to Jack, Therese, Joe, and...

Joseph Glenn Warden

Joseph Glenn Warden

Oct 3, 2023

Joseph Glenn Warden was born on October 1, 1980 in Aurora, Colorado. He passed away just two days after his 43rd birthday on October 3, 2023 in Denver.

He attended Conifer High School then went on to attend some college courses at Arapahoe Community College in Littleton. 

Joseph is survived by his children, Destinee Elizabeth Dover, Antoinette Patricia Warden,...

Patricia Ann Morton

Patricia Ann Morton

Oct 3, 2023

Patricia Ann Morton, age 66, died at her home surrounded by her family on October 3, 2023. Pat received her undergraduate degree in Marketing and Political Science from the University of Iowa. She would later receive her MBA from the University of Colorado. Pat began her career in Chicago working for Union Carbide before meeting her future husband Tom Morton...

Son-Hui Lee

Son-Hui Lee

Oct 3, 2023

Son-Hui Lee, of Aurora, Colorado passed away on October 3, 2023.

Celebration of Life to be held on Friday, October 13, 2023 at 10am at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 11150 East Dartmouth Avenue, Aurora, Colorado 80014.

Services will be live-streamed at https://event.forgetmenotceremonies.com/ceremony/?c=a485dc1a-e766-4ec4-ab42-cbff2b66dbc7 

Donations can be made in Son-Hui's memory to: https://gofund.me/f286c343

Please share memories of Son-Hui and condolences...

John Robert Colvin

John Robert Colvin

Oct 3, 2023

John Robert Colvin, 28, of Broomfield, passed away October 3, 2023. A Celebration of Life for him will be held Monday, October 9, 2023, 3pm, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood, Colorado.

Marvin S. Crites

Marvin S. Crites

Oct 2, 2023

Marvin S. Crites, 92 years old, passed away at home in Arvada, CO surrounded by his loving family on October 2, 2023. Marvin was born to William and Leonora Crites on November 2, 1931, near Wheat Ridge, CO. He was a loving and supportive father and husband to his four children and wife of 65 years.

In 1950 he graduated...

Charlotte C. Rudolph

Charlotte C. Rudolph

Oct 2, 2023

We are here to celebrate the life of Charlotte Rudolph, who passed into her Savior’s arms on October 2, 2023. Charlotte was born on February 8, 1925, in Danzig, North Dakota to Samuel and Blondina Herr Stading. Charlotte has been a devoted Christian her whole life. She was a devoted wife to Harry for 65 years until he passed in...

Colin Michael Day

Colin Michael Day

Oct 1, 2023

Colin passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2023 at the age of 39.  He was a beloved son, brother, uncle, and cousin to his extended family in Denver and around the world.  We will miss his kind and caring spirit, his infectious loud laugh, his enormous appetite, and his passion for sports and film.  Colin was a well-loved and respected...

Theodore Corley Sandquist

Theodore Corley Sandquist

Oct 1, 2023

Theodore Corley Sandquist, age 86, passed away on October 1, 2023. He was born in Springfield, MA on September 12, 1937 and spent the first part of his life in New England. He graduated from Bowdoin College in 1959 where he was the captain of the soccer team, played hockey, and was a member of both the White Key Society...

Gavin Michael Ulrich

Gavin Michael Ulrich

Oct 1, 2023

Gavin Michael Ulrich was born on May 4, 1983 in Grand Junction, Colorado. He is survived by his son, Cayden Roll, brother, Jordan, sister-in-law, Kelly, nephew, Cooper set to arrive in December, his father, Bob and mother, Jeanne.

Gavin was an avid soccer player who won 2 State Championships at Colorado Academy, and he also played basketball, and baseball. He...

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