Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Josephine Lombardi
Feb 22, 2025
Josephine Lombardi went to heaven on Saturday, February 22, 2025, surrounded by her three children and their families. She was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, John Lombardi., and her granddaughter Angelique Lombardi. She is survived by her children: John (Denise) Lombardi Jr., Carol (Frank) Lombardi-Yantorno, and Darrell (Dolores) Lombardi; grandchildren: Melissa Ellis, Kenny (Angela) Lombardi, Brian...
Robert "Bob" M. Burnham
Feb 21, 2025
A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, March 8th at 10am at Risen Christ Lutheran Church in Arvada. A Reception will follow at noon at Horan & McConaty Funeral Home in Arvada where there will be an opportunity to share memories of Bob.
Bob will be laid to rest on Monday, March 10th at 10:30am at Fort Logan National Cemetery....
Alvina "Foxie" Thorpe
Feb 20, 2025
Alvina "Foxie" Thorpe of Denver, Colorado passed away on February 20, 2025 at the ago 104. Foxie was born on June 17, 1920 in Richmond Hill, New York to her parents Helen and Francis Voelker.
A Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 beginning at 10:00AM, followed by the Funeral Service at 11:00AM both at Horan & McConaty Family...
Donald Kinney
Feb 20, 2025
With his beloved wife, Lynne, by his side, Don Kinney (fondly known as Captain Kinney) passed away on the morning of February 20, 2025, at Crossroads Memory Care. After battling Parkinson's dementia and multiple cancer diagnoses for many years, Don remained at home until December 23, 2024, when it became unsafe for him to do so, and Lynne could no...
Lavonne Mildred Zweygardt
Feb 19, 2025
Lavonne Zweygardt was born at home on her parents’ farm in Sherman County Kansas on March 20th, 1935. She was the third child of Emil and Emma Peter. She departed this life on February 19th, 2025, at the age of 89. She was baptized on May 7th, 1935, and received her confirmation at the EUB church in St. Francis, Kansas.
Lavonne...
Dennis Lyon
Feb 19, 2025
Dennis Drew Lyon was born in the small town of Hayden in northwestern Colorado. Like many kids growing up in the rural ranch and farm areas, he followed an agricultural path when he headed off to college. While at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, he fell in love with Penny Sterling, a barrel racing cowgirl from Canon City. The...
Max Brittain
Feb 19, 2025
Max G. Brittain, Jr passed away peacefully on February 19, 2025. He was born on December 22, 1947, and was a beloved member of his family and community.
Max enjoyed a distinguished legal career that began at Schiff Hardin as a summer associate in 1975. Upon graduation from Loyola School of Law in 1976, he joined the firm as an associate...
Daniel Lawrence Matras
Feb 19, 2025
Daniel Lawrence Matras, age 78, died February 19, 2025 surrounded by his children and daughter-in-law.
Dan was a devoted husband and father, a graduate of Eastern Michigan University, an avid golfer, and a supporter of the Detroit Lions, Detroit Pistons, and Detroit Tigers. In 1969, Dan married his wife, Annette, to whom he was married until her passing in 2009. Dan...
Richard Arthur Davis
Feb 18, 2025
Richard Arthur Davis, 85, of Lakewood, CO passed away peacefully in his sleep during the early morning hours of February 18, 2025.
Richard was born on December 7, 1939, to Arthur and Dorothy Davis in Winthrop, MA. Throughout his life, he spoke fondly of growing up in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island. Deeply cherished memories included being part of the...
Edward M Gerrity III
Feb 17, 2025
Edward Michael Gerrity III died peacefully at the age of 81 on February 17, 2025, surrounded by his family.
He fought a short but fierce battle in the ICU with grace and dignity, all while charming each healthcare professional who attended to him. His hospital time allowed for laughter, love, and heartfelt goodbyes.
Ed was born in Springfield, IL on November 24, 1943,...
Barbara Louise Rutt
Feb 17, 2025
Barbara Louise Rutt, a beacon of love and warmth, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2025, at the age of 95. Born on November 1, 1929, Barbara lived a remarkable life that touched the hearts of all who knew her.
She proudly graduated from North High School, carrying with her the values of hard work and dedication that she would weave...
Anita L. Boston
Feb 16, 2025
Anita L. Boston, age 82, passed away in her memory care home on February 16, 2025. She was a graduate of Cathedral High School in Denver, Colorado. A long time Littleton resident where she lived and raised three sons: Michael, Stephen, and James (deceased) while rooting for her beloved Denver Broncos every Sunday.
Anita worked in home healthcare for most of...
Amy Vee Best
2025
Amy Vee Best, 77, of Arvada Colorado passed away on February 15, 2025
She is survived by her husband, David Best, and her two children, Don Best and Lori (Robert) Pietrafeso. She had 1 brother Doug (Vicky) Sparks. Amy was a proud grandmother to Dennis (Gail) Best; Kelly (Morgan) Best; Nicolette (Dylan) Heller; and McKenzie (Nick) Tuminnaro. She was also blessed...
Karen Janette Schoen
Feb 16, 2025
With her kind and gentle spirit shining even in her last moments, Karen Janette Schoen sadly passed away February 16th, 2025 at the age of 87.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 59 ½ years David Jay Schoen, Jr., parents Alma Alice Claxton and Richard Franklin Claxton, as well as her brother, Gary Claxton. She is survived by...
Eleanor L. Boyt
Feb 16, 2025
Livestreaming of the service will be at: https://bxcited.com/eleanor-l-boyt/
Gilbert Marvin Blazon
Feb 16, 2025
Gilbert Marvin Blazon went home to the Lord on February 16th, 2025, at the age of 87 years old. Gilbert was born on February 28th, 1937, in Longmont Colorado to Lee and Frances (Cortez) Blazon. Gilbert attended and graduated Mead High School in 1956, then enlisted into the US Navy in June where he served 4 years as an engine...
Terrance Robert Kelly
Feb 15, 2025
Our loving husband, father, son, brother, grandpa, friend and attorney Terry Kelly entered eternal life on February 15, 2025, at the age of 81.
Terry joins his devoted parents, Bill and Lucille Kelly; his brothers, Eugene and David Kelly; and sister, Martha Kelly Foltz. He was born August 15, 1943, and raised in Decorah, Iowa, where he attended St. Benedict’s Elementary...
Wes Ernest Sanders
Feb 14, 2025
Walter Ernest "Wes" Sanders III (1941–2025)
Walter Ernest “Wes” Sanders III, a puppetry and theater innovator, educator, and advocate for justice, passed away in his home on February 14, 2025, in Denver, Colorado, at the age of 83.
Born on November 25, 1941, in Washington, D.C., Wes was a graduate of Colgate University (B.A.) and Northwestern University (M.A., Ph.D.). His love of...
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