Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Susan Rossiter
Jun 14, 2025
Susan was born August 7th, 1944 in Des Moines, Iowa. Chester and Anna Mae Book had run out of names by the time Susan was born so she was never given a middle name. She had 5 brothers and 3 sisters. She grew up in a loving family and helped raise her younger sisters. In her teen years she worked...
Christine "Tina" Marie Garcia
Jun 13, 2025
Christine “Tina” M. Garcia
Born January 15, 1947 in Vincennes In, entered into eternal rest at her home in Commerce City, CO June 13, 2025. Married to Julian Garcia September 11, 1977. Survived by her Husband Julian, and two sisters Jannette Hurtado, and Annette Henn. Preceded in death by her parents Ida and Lawrence Potter, brothers: Ronnie, Don, Joe and sister...
Jerry Keith Wiles
Jun 13, 2025
Jerry Keith Wiles, age 89, passed away on June 13, 2025, in Littleton, Colorado, with the same honor and humility that defined his life. Born in Nebraska and raised in Wichita, Kansas, he earned a degree in Electrical Engineering from Kansas State University before moving to Minnesota, where he met his beloved wife, Clare. Together, they raised three sons.
After college,...
Geraldine "Jerry" Dortland Wheeler
Jun 13, 2025
Geraldine “Jerry” Dortland Wheeler was born in Hays, KS on February 26, 1936 to Gerald and Lucy Dortland. Jerry and her brother Everett grew up on the farm in Gorham, KS. Her high school years were spent at Sacred Heart High School in Wichita, KS, graduating in 1954. She married, had four children. After relocating to Denver, CO, she became...
Sandra Jo Drumm
Jun 12, 2025
Sandra Jo “Sandy” Drumm was born Sandra Jo Hamilton on January 9, 1962 in Haynesville LA to Mary Faye and Bobbie Jo Hamilton. She passed away peacefully on June 12, 2025 at age 63 after an extended battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband Gary, their two sons Alan and Kyle, six grandchildren Tessa (12), Eli (11), Avery...
Duane William Meis
Jun 12, 2025
Duane William Meis, 62, of Evans, Colorado, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025 in Denver, Colorado, in the presence of loving family.
Duane was born on June 6, 1963, in Concordia, Kansas, to Herbert William Meis and Judith Regina (Kieffer) Meis. He grew up in various small rural towns across Kansas and Colorado, eventually graduating from high school in Chappell,...
Gerald Raymond Bueker
Jun 12, 2025
Gerald Raymond Bueker was born on September 11, 1949 in Shenandoah, Iowa, the son of Emil William and Ella Mae (Higgins) Bueker. Gerry entered into eternal peace on June 12, 2025 surrounded by his loving family in Colorado.
Gerry served in the US Army Special Forces (The Green Berets) in Vietnam from 1967 to 1970. He served with honor receiving many...
Clarence Arnold Siders Jr.
Jun 12, 2025
Clarence Arnold Siders Jr., “Red” as known to all his family and friends, passed away June 12, 2025 after a long and fulfilling life in Lakewood, Colorado. Born to a tough working family of engineers, both railroad and mechanical, in Fremont, Nebraska on January 10, 1932, the family soon relocated to Colorado.
Red grew up in the Westwood and Englewood neighborhoods...
Mary Jane Malik
Jun 12, 2025
Mary Jane Malik, 91, of Aurora, passed away June 12, 2025.She was born February 6, 1934 in Ohio, the daughter of John and Edith Conrad. She was a graduate of LaGrange High School in Ohio. On October 2, 1954 she married Raymond A. Malik, of Columbia Station, Ohio. Mary Jane is survived by her son, Alan Malik and his wife,...
Dr. Suresh Ratilal Mehta
Jun 11, 2025
Dr. Suresh Mehta, age 80, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones, in Erie, Colorado, on June 11, 2025.
Born and educated in India, Dr. Mehta pursued a career in medicine, which he practiced with dedication and compassion for over 35 years. He was known for his selflessness and found deep fulfillment in helping those in need. After retiring at...
Marvin Morgan, Jr.
Jun 10, 2025
Marvin Morgan, Jr. of Las Cruces, New Mexico passed away on June 10, 2025 at the age of 81. Loving partner, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend.
A Visitation will be held on Monday, June 23, 2025 beginning at 5:00PM until 7:00PM at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 South Wadsworth Boulevard, Lakewood.
A Graveside Service will be held on Tuesday, June...
Richard "Rick" Dean Treptow
Jun 10, 2025
Richard “Rick” Dean Treptow was born in Albion, Nebraska on May 8, 1961 to Harold E and Yvonne L Treptow. The second of four sons, Rick was a 3rd generation contractor and pursued many interests in his lifetime.
When Rick was a child growing up, he worked many summers (and some weekends) with his brothers on his grandfather’s farm. He was...
Barbara J. Houston
Jun 9, 2025
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Michael Joseph "Joe" Abbruzzese
Jun 9, 2025
Michael Joseph ‘Joe’ Abbruzzese passed away at Brookside Inn Nursing Home in Castle Rock, Colorado on June 9, 2025 at the age of 73.
Joe was born and raised in Detroit Michigan where he started his career as a Detroit Police Officer. He moved to Colorado in 1977 and worked numerous jobs including the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office.
Joe is survived by...
Gary Richard Wright
Jun 9, 2025
Gary Richard Wright, 74, was called to his heavenly home on June 9, 2025. He was born in San Antonio, Texas, to Alfred Earl Wright and JoAn Wright. He grew up in San Antonio and was a 1968 graduate of Highlands High School where his love of music grew.
From an early age, Gary’s family had a ranch in Bandera, Texas,...
Scott Gregory Mehlhorn
Jun 9, 2025
Scott Mehlhorn, 69, passed away unexpectedly on June 9, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of quiet strength, loyalty, and love. Born on May 8, 1956, at Fitzsimmons military hospital in Aurora Co, Scott spent his life dedicated to his family, friends, and a career he took great pride in—working 32 years at Wagner Equipment.
He was a man of many interests...
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