Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
John "Jim" James Maloney
Feb 14, 2026
John "Jim" James Maloney, aged 84, passed away at his home in Parker, CO, surrounded by family on February 14, 2026. Born in Troy, NY, to John and Dorothy (Gentile) Maloney, he grew up in Waterford, NY, and graduated from Keveny Memorial Academy in 1959. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Siena College in 1961 before joining the Air Force,...
Edward Paul Geisler
Apr 20, 2026
Edward Paul Geisler, loving husband, devoted father, Grampy, and beloved friend to all went home to be with the Lord Jesus Christ after several health struggles on Monday, April 20th, 2026, at the age of 86 years.
He was born on August 8, 1939, in Leoti, KS to Rev. Walter and Ruth Geihsler, the second of four sons. Early years were...
Gary Lynn McCrary
Apr 18, 2026
Gary Lynn McCrary, age 62, passed away on April 18, 2026. He was born on August 13, 1963, and lived a life marked by quiet strength, loyalty to his family, and a deep, steady love for those closest to him.
Gary was preceded in death by his father, Ralph McCrary.
He is survived by his mother, Joyce McCrary; his older brother, Dave...
Donna Glee Hudson
Apr 17, 2026
Donna Glee Fahy Hudson was born on October 19, 1949, in Denver, Colorado. She was the daughter of Donald and Dorothy Fahy and grew up as the eldest child in a household shaped by her father’s strong work ethic as a Gates manager and her mother’s devotion to home and family. After graduating from Thomas Jefferson High School in Denver,...
Alma "Vangie" Evangeline Rountree
Apr 16, 2026
Alma Evangeline McCracken was born November 8, 1923, in Rocky Ford, Colorado. She lived to be 102 years old. She was raised in Las Animas, Colorado, with seven siblings (2 brothers and 5 sisters).
Vangie married Leonard Rountree on December 16, 1941, in Raton, New Mexico. Together they raised three children: Jean Lara, Marilyn Wilson, and Larry Rountree.
She was preceded in...
Christopher James Jordan
Apr 16, 2026
Christopher James Jordan, affectionately known as Chris, was born on June 25, 1998, in Houston, Texas and passed away in the comfort of his home on the evening of April 16, 2026.
Though taken far too soon, his passion for life led him on countless adventures and earned him friends everywhere he went. Chris was happiest on the mountain, snowboarding throughout...
Emma Hamilton Nicholls
Apr 16, 2026
Emma Hamilton Nicholls, 42, of Aurora, Colorado, passed away on April 16, 2026. She was born September 18, 1983 in Durban, South Africa, to Laila Bergman and Gerry Nicholls.
Emma lived in many places in early life — mostly Leeds, UK, and Phoenix, AZ — before settling into Colorado as home. She attended the University of Colorado at Boulder, earning her...
Demetrios Tsilepis
Apr 16, 2026
Demetrios was born in Greece, and he was very proud of his Greek Heritage. When he came to The United States he took interest in painting and followed in his uncle George’s footsteps to become a professional painter. Demetrios also had a very strong love for cars , Harleys but above all his faith in god. He was always a...
Jeannie Lou Martinez
Apr 15, 2026
Jeannie Lou Martinez, 62, of Denver, passed away April 15, 2026. She is survived by her loving husband, Joe. Funeral Service will be held Friday, May 15, 2026, 11am, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood, followed by burial at Fort Logan National Cemetery at 12:30pm.
Lillian Rae Delgado
Apr 15, 2026
Lillian Delgado, 97 of Denver past away peacefully on April 15, 2026.
Beloved wife of Ernest C. Delgado (dec). Mother of Howard (Josie), Dwayne (Diane). Grandmother of Hannah (John), Jennifer (Jason), Aaron (Tiffany), Matthew (Amanda), Michael (Joanie), and numerous grandchildren & great grandchildren. She will be missed by all of us.
Robert E. Gomez
Apr 14, 2026
Robert E. Gomez, aged 54, died in his home in Denver on April 14, 2026 after courageously fighting cancer for three years. He is survived by his husband, Dennis, his mother and stepfather, Maxine and Ronald, his father and stepmother, Gary and Patty, his siblings, Gregory, Cherelle, Michelle, Darrin, Ronnee, Camiece and Gary Lee, as well as many cousins, nieces...
Lisa Marie Giannascoli Spear
Apr 14, 2026
With humble spirit, Lisa Spear passed into her eternal life on April 14, 2026. She was 67 years old. She came into the valley of tears in Vineland, New Jersey, on September 3, 1958. She was the youngest of five children born to Dominick and Adeline Giannascoli. Her childhood was idyllic. Many relatives shaped her positive and vibrant personality. She...
Donna Marie Burgard
Apr 14, 2026
Donna Marie Burgard, age 83, of Arvada, Colorado, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2026. She was born on July 29, 1942, and lived a life rooted in love, faith and devotion to her family and community.
Donna was, first and foremost, a devoted wife and mother. She shared a beautiful life with her high school sweetheart, James “Roger,” and together...
Joe Xavier Lucero
Apr 13, 2026
Joe X. Lucero, a beloved husband, father, and veteran, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2026, in Broomfield, Colorado.
Born on April 7, 1952, Joe was the son of the late Joe Lucero and Mary Lucero. He grew up attending schools in Eaton and Antonito, Colorado, before pursuing higher education at the University of Colorado.
A proud veteran, Joe served his country...
William Voris Kershow Jr.
Apr 13, 2026
William Voris Kershow Jr. (Bill) passed away peacefully on April 13, 2026.
Bill was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, remembered for his intelligence, curiosity, and lifelong love of building and creating. He and his wife Nannette spent approximately seven years living at Windcrest Senior Living in Independent Living before he later moved into Assisted Living, where he was deeply...
Joseph Tokarski
Apr 13, 2026
Joseph Tokarski, 87, a long time Barnard resident, passed peacefully in the early morning hours of Monday, April 13 surrounded by loved ones in Littleton, Colorado.
Joe was born September 6, 1938 in Bayonne, NJ, where he was raised and began his own family before falling in love with Barnard during a trip with his buddies in 1958. He sold his...
Bernabe "Bernie" Abade Montoya
Apr 12, 2026
Bernabe "Bernie" Abade Montoya, a devoted family man, skilled construction worker, and proud US Army veteran, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2026, at his residence in Denver, Colorado, surrounded by loved ones. Born on November 25, 1942, in Center, Colorado, Bernie’s life was marked by unwavering dedication to his family, faith, and craft.
Bernie built a career as a cement...
Chad Dean Gilloth
Apr 12, 2026
Chad Dean Gilloth, age 54, passed away on April 12, 2026, at his mother’s home. He was born on December 21, 1971, in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Chad attended the University of Northern Colorado before beginning his career in technology during the height of the internet boom. A talented artist, he expressed his creativity through pencil drawings, graphic art, and the many...
Ellen R. DeCilla
Apr 11, 2026
Ellen DeCilla, age 72, passed away on April 11, 2026 surrounded by her family. She graduated from University of Southern California and was a Registered Occupational Therapist for 40 years. Family was always Ellen’s greatest joy and she was a passionate advocate for others living with the same immune deficiency disorder she faced, offering support and encouragement wherever she could....
Janice L. Denison
Apr 11, 2026
Now She Flies with Butterflies
Entered Into Life
June 26, 1938
Halstead, KS
Entered Into Eternal Life
April 11, 2026
Westminster, CO
87 Years, 9 Months, 16 Days
Mother Of:
Kendra & Ted Eliason
Doug & Marie Denison
Grandmother Of:
Chad & Leigh-Ann Thompson
James & Vanessa Russell
Eric Thompson & Janelle Kelley
Kayla Denison & Logan VeVerka
Preceded in death by her
Parents
Max & Bernadine Englebrecht
Husband
Kenneth A. Denison
and all her brothers and sisters, whom she now...
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