Frank Perlov
Denver native and Boulder resident Frank Perlov died on September 5, 2026. He was 88. A service was held on September 7 at Feldman Mortuary, followed by a private interment. Feldman Mortuary handled the arrangements.
Born in Denver on June 15, 1938, Mr. Perlov grew up on Denver’s West Side. He attended CU and the University of Michigan School of Dentistry before joining the US Army in 1963.
After his military service, Mr. Perlov obtained his master’s in orthodontics at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln. He then returned to Denver to start his orthodontic practice and raise a family.
“He rose from an economically depressed childhood on the West Side, to become a prominent orthodontist in the Denver community, facilitating beautiful smiles for thousands of people in and around the Front Range,” Mr. Perlov’s family said.
“He taught his children to love travel and the Colorado mountains as much as he did. He savored the peacefulness and beauty of the Colorado mountains, and introduced his children to backpacking, fly fishing and skiing.
“He enjoyed a rich and impactful life.”
Survivors are Mr. Perlov’s sister Bobby Leavitt and brother Alvin Perlov; children Lauren Perlov, Scott Perlov and Dr. Daniel Perlov; and grandchildren Josie, Wyatt, Ben, Isabella and Yako.
Contributions may be made to the PAN Foundation.
Roberta Theodoran
Denver native Roberta Theodoran passed away on September 12, 2026, at the age of 94. A service was held on October 1 at Feldman Mortuary, with interment at Fort Logan National Cemetery, officiated by Rabbi Sarah Shulman. Feldman Mortuary made the arrangements.
Born in August, 1932, Mrs. Theodoran (nee Saliman) grew up on Denver’s West Side, attending North High School. Her father Julius and grandfather Sam Saliman were among the co-founders of HEA.
Mrs. Theodoran spent much of her life in retail sales, working at Neusteter’s Department Store, Dillard’s and Macy’s. She also worked as a clerk at Bellco Credit Union with her husband Constantine “Dino” Theodoran. Mr. Theodoran passed away in December, 2015, and Mrs. Theodoran moved to Los Angeles in 2016 to be closer to family.
“Mom kept friendships fresh throughout her life,” her family said. “She called, texted or emailed her friends and family members every single week, sometimes a few times a week, to see how they were doing, talk about movies or current events, or just chat.”
Survivors are daughter “Doc” Faryl Saliman Reingold and son Chad (Mary Ann) Reingold; stepdaughter Constance Perenyi; and grandchildren Rosie, Tom and Nick Reingold.
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