Obituaries

Melvin Eugene Banks Sr.

Melvin Eugene Banks Sr.

Jul 20, 2025

On behalf of our Dear Father Melvin, we his children, loved him very much and we look forward to seeing him again very soon in Paradise. You are in the safest place, your Heavenly Father's memory. Until we see you again Daddy! Love, Sharon, Peter, Michael, and Leah. Your Grandchildren, Roger, Marcus, Mycha, Myah, Zade, and your Great-Grandhild Roman.

Delores M. Nikunen

Delores M. Nikunen

Jul 20, 2025

Delores M. Nikunen, 84, of Thornton, CO, passed away Sunday, July 20, 2025 at Life Care Center of Westminster.

Dee was born November 23, 1940 in Orange City, IA to Peter J. and Lorine (Kiewel) Mulder. She attended Klondike, IA and Flandreau, SD schools and ultimately graduated from Washington High School, Sioux Falls, SD in 1959. She graduated from Minnesota School...

Norman E. Henry

Norman E. Henry

Jul 20, 2025

Norman Eugene Henry, 96, of Lakewood, CO passed away peacefully on July 20, 2025. He was survived by a host of family members who will miss him dearly.

A military funeral will be conducted at 9:00 am, Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at the Ft. Logan National Cemetery. 4400 W. Kenyon Ave, Denver, CO.

Geraldine "Jean" Pickinpaugh

Geraldine "Jean" Pickinpaugh

Jul 20, 2025

It is with heavy hearts and deep gratitude that the family of Geraldine "Jean" Pickinpaugh reflects on her remarkable life.

Jean is survived by her husband, Ronald, daughter LeAnn (Charlie), son Bruce (Michelle), and her 9 grandchildren Joshua (Katrina), Katelyn (Charlie), Jacob (Olivia), Joel, Jameson, Ronnie, Kyle, Jessica, Nicholas (Caitlin), and her 4 great grandchildren Shiloh, Josiah, Jethro, and Ella. She...

Joe G. Muegge

Joe G. Muegge

Jul 20, 2025

Joe Muegge was called home to the Lord to be with his wife, brother, and parents.

Joe was born in Enid, OK. To George A Muegge and Estelle B Cardwell Muegge on November 4, 1939. Joe passed away peacefully in his home in Bennett, CO. On July 20, 2025.

He was preceded in death by his father George A Muegge, mother Estelle...

Riley Christopher Ashby

Riley Christopher Ashby

Jul 19, 2025

With broken hearts, we share the sudden and tragic passing of Riley Ashby, age 12, who died on July 19, 2025, after being struck by a car that ran a red light.

Riley was a joyful, adventurous, and kind-hearted boy who touched the lives of everyone who knew him. He had a deep passion for cars, motorcycles, and monster trucks —...

Gary Darrell Johnston

Gary Darrell Johnston

Jul 19, 2025

Gary Darrell Johnston passed away on July 19 2025 after fighting with depression following the loss of the love of his life Connie in August 2023.

Gary was born to Ladon and Darrell in 1955 and grew up in the South (mainly Louisiana) and California. He was a great reader and computer expert who was a librarian before getting into technology....

Bruce C. Miller

Bruce C. Miller

Jul 19, 2025

Bruce C. Miller, age 77, of Fort Collins, Colorado, passed away on July 19, 2025. Bruce was born on October 24, 1947, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Earnest Miller and Agness (Bell). He is survived by his spouse, Denise M. Little-Miller; his children, Paul David Miller (Michele Miller) of Wynnewood, Pennsylvania, Michael Earnest Miller (Elizabeth D. Mitchell) of Castle Rock,...

George Sidney Mobley

George Sidney Mobley

Jul 18, 2025

George Sidney Mobley, a beloved husband, brother, and friend, passed away on July 18, 2025, at the age of 76. Born on July 1, 1949, in Rangely, Colorado, George lived a full life defined by his spirit of adventure and a deep-seated love for the great outdoors.

After serving his country honorably in the Army during the Vietnam War, George returned...

Beatrice M. Gonzales

Beatrice M. Gonzales

Jul 18, 2025

Beatrice Marie Gonzales 86 years Passed away Peacefully on July 18, 2025 in Denver, Colorado. Beatrice was Born February 27, 1939 in Larimer County Fort Collins, Colorado to Cesareo P. Mondragon and Esperanza Bustos. Beatrice was Married 60 years to Richard G. Gonzales who sadly Left us on September 18, 2024. Beatrice will always be remembered For Her Beautiful Loving...

Zenon Apolonio Pacheco

Zenon Apolonio Pacheco

Jul 18, 2025

Zenon was a hardworking blue-collar man who built a life through roofing, plumbing, and mechanical work. He was a talented mechanic with a deep love for cars—especially fast ones.

Zenon was the proud father of nine children: Marguerite Pacheco, Zenon Pacheco Jr., Eugene Pacheco, Rebecca Herrera, Mabel Cecil, Tanya Suttan, Mercy Perry, and his beloved late children, Joe Pacheco and Hope...

Carolyn N. Osvirk

Carolyn N. Osvirk

Jul 18, 2025

Carolyn Novelle Osvirk, 93 joined her Lord and Savior on July 18, 2025.

Born on May 23, 1932, in Floydada, Texas to Cecil and Callie (McMurray) Jones.

After her mother’s passing, at 6 weeks of age she and her twin sister went to live with her grandparents until the age of 4 at which time her dad remarried and they moved to...

Bob D. Johnson

Bob D. Johnson

Jul 18, 2025

Robert (Bob) D. Johnson was born in Holdrege, NE on December 22, 1947, and passed away in Thornton, CO on July 18, 2025. He is survived by his sister Janet McQuillan, brother in-law Dennis McQuillan, his daughter Jennifer Loomis, son-in-law David Loomis, son Robert Johnson, daughter-in-law, Erin Feezor, stepson Chad Tell, his grandchildren, Andrew, Danielle, Sabrina and Kaitlyn as well...

Sharon L. Utecht

Sharon L. Utecht

Jul 15, 2025

Sharon LaVonne Utecht, age 83, passed away due to a tragic automobile accident on July 15, 2025.

Sharon was born on February 5, 1942, in Denver, CO to Leonard and Carolyne (Lueck) Wallace.

She attended Emmaus Lutheran School and North High School.

Sharon married the love of her life, Harold Utecht, on November 27, 1957.

They lived in Denver for many years and were...

Gene Knight Bankston Jr.

Gene Knight Bankston Jr.

Jul 14, 2025

Gene Knight Bankston Jr., a beloved figure known for his ornery but loving spirit, passed away on July 14, 2025, in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, at the age of 84. Born on October 10, 1940, in Lowell, Arizona, Gene lived a life filled with adventure and joy, leaving behind a legacy rich in cherished memories.

An avid outdoorsman, Gene's love for nature...

Lana Thaemert

Lana Thaemert

Jul 14, 2025

On the night of July 14, 2025, Lana Lee Lammers departed this life following an ongoing illness, surrounded by loving family members.

On April 11, 1951, Lana was born to Harold and Pauline (Davis) Lammers in Denver, Colorado. She was later joined by her brother, Terry, and two sisters, Cheryl (Cherie) and Wendy. Lana spent most of her early childhood in...

Charles R. Self

Charles R. Self

Jul 13, 2025

Newcomer is honored to serve the family of Charles R. Self during this time. 

Rita Rose Spottedhorse-Watts

Rita Rose Spottedhorse-Watts

Jul 13, 2025

The family of Rita Rose Spottedhorse-Watts wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has offered their support during this profoundly difficult time. Your kindness and compassion have been a source of comfort to them. Please visit back for full obituary. 

John Franklin Morning

John Franklin Morning

Jul 13, 2025

John Franklin Morning, affectionately known as “Skookie,” passed away peacefully on the morning of July 13, 2025, in Denver, Colorado. He was 73 years old.

Born in Newport News, Virginia, on March 21, 1952, John was one of eleven children raised by his devoted mother, Mary Alice Morning. Though he grew up in Colorado, Virginia remained close to his heart—a place...

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