Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Douglas Kenneth McCulloh
May 3, 2026
Douglas Kenneth McCulloh, 87, passed away on May 3, 2026. Born November 10, 1938 in Baltimore, Maryland to Ralph and Anna McCulloh, he was an only child. He grew up in Baltimore and graduated from Loyola University in 1960 before obtaining his masters degree in Physics from the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, IN in 1962. He later...
John McCormick
May 3, 2026
John (Jon) Albert McCormick, 88, of Northglenn, Colorado, passed away on May 3, 2026, surrounded by his four children.
John was born on August 15, 1937, to John H. and Rose Marie (Green) McCormick in New Castle, Pennsylvania. He was preceded in death by his parents and three sisters: Sylvia (Ignasik), Shirley (Tunelius), and June (Miller). He is survived by his...
Guadalupe Torres Cantu
May 1, 2026
Guadalupe Torres Cantu, devoted husband, beloved father, friend.
Born July 23, 1931, passed from this life May 1, 2026.
“Wally” was born in Gonzales Texas, to Fermin Cantu and Julia Torres Cantu. At age 17 Wally enlisted in the Army and served honorably in the Korean War. Wally achieved the rank of Sargent First Class, and was proud of his service to...
Arnold "Arnie" Nick Malsom
May 1, 2026
Arnold “Arnie” Nick Malsom, beloved husband, father, Papa, brother, and friend, passed into eternal life surrounded by the family he cherished. Born June 3, 1953, in Aberdeen, South Dakota, Arnie grew up on a farm outside Hosmer in a bustling German-speaking household of ten children. Life there was simple, rugged, and often hilariously chaotic — the kind of childhood that...
Julie Miller-Morton
Apr 30, 2026
Julie Anne Miller-Morton, beloved by all who met her, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 30th, 2026 after an 18 month hard-fought battle against cancer. Her daughters were present with her at the hospital.
She is survived by her daughters, Madison Prentice (Drew Prentice) and Makenzie Morton (Kyle Haubrich). We have to specially mention that she loved her dogs, Lucy and...
David Michael Cotter
Apr 30, 2026
David Michael Cotter, a skilled carpenter and talented musician, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2026, in Thornton, Colorado. Born on August 5, 1954, in Denver, Colorado, David’s life was marked by his dedication to his craft and his passion for music, enriching the lives of many throughout his years.
David’s career was distinguished by his craftsmanship and creativity. As a...
Schuyler Allen Smith
Apr 30, 2026
Schuyler Allen Smith, a devoted son, brother, and uncle, passed away on April 30, 2026 in Arvada, Colorado. He was born on September 7, 1968 in Littleton, Colorado to Jack Smith and Carla (Comstock) Smith. He spent his life in Arvada, where his early years helped shape his character and the person he will be remembered as.
Schuyler attended Arvada West...
Brenda Louise Duncan
Apr 30, 2026
Brenda Louise Duncan, 76, found peace with her Lord and Savior on April 30th, 2026, following a difficult battle with Dementia. Before this cruel illness claimed her memories and her abilities; Brenda was an avid world traveler, a faithful volunteer in the community, a lover of card games and puzzles (both literal and figurative), and was incredibly generous to all...
Joseph Charles Brisnehan
Apr 30, 2026
Joseph Charles Brisnehan, age 63, beloved son, brother, and uncle, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2026, at Sandalwood Care Center in Wheat Ridge, Colorado.
Joseph “Joe” was born in Denver, Colorado on April 17, 1963, to James L. Brisnehan and Kathleen (Callahan) Brisnehan. He was the eldest of five children and shared a close bond with his siblings throughout his...
Bill Rockwood
Apr 30, 2026
Robert William (Bill) Rockwood
July 11, 1940 – April 30, 2026
Surrounded by family, Bill Rockwood peacefully passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2026 at Parker Adventist Hospital. His memory will live on in the hearts of his family and friends.
Bill was a committed husband of 65 years to Elizabeth (Betty) Rockwood (Thilges), caring father to Kathryn (Kitty) Rockwood, Ron Rockwood (deceased),...
Robert Wayne Applegate
Apr 29, 2026
Robert Wayne Applegate (or Bob as he preferred to be called) died April 29, 2026 in his homefrom Congestive Heart Failure. Bob was 90 years old. He was born December 22, 1935 in Kingsley, Iowa.
Bob’s father owned a Brown Swiss Dairy Herd and Bob showed cattle at county fairs, the All Iowa Fair and the National Dairy Cattle Congress. He...
William Walter Iversen
Apr 29, 2026
Dr. William “Bill” Walter Iversen, 83, passed away peacefully at his home in Aurora, Colorado, on April 29, 2026, after a courageous battle with dementia. Born in Utica, New York, and raised in Clinton, Iowa, Bill will be remembered for his affectionate smile, his wonderful sense of humor, and his accomplishments both as an athlete and in his professional life.
By...
John Studebaker
Apr 29, 2026
Ira John Studebaker, 85, passed away peacefully on April 29th, 2026. John was born on October 10th, 1940, in Iowa Falls, Iowa, to Ira and Regina Studebaker, the only son in a farming family.
John attended the University of Notre Dame, graduating in 1963 with a degree in architecture. During his time in South Bend he developed a lifelong devotion to...
George H. Matschke
Apr 28, 2026
Survived by wife Lesley S. Matschke. Celebration of Life Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 1:00 pm, Horan & McConaty, 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood, CO 80227. Interment 2:30 pm, Fort Logan National Cemetery.
George Alderson "Chief" Sanders
Apr 27, 2026
George Alderson Sanders, affectionately known as “Chief,” passed away peacefully on April 27, 2026, in Parker, Colorado, at the age of 84. He was a longtime resident of Aurora, Colorado.
George was born on August 4, 1941, in Eden, North Carolina, to J.W. and Marvis (McGuire) Sanders. After graduating from high school in 1959, he enlisted in the United States Air...
Frank R. Baysore
Apr 26, 2026
A short summary of my life
Frank Baysore died at age 76 from effects of pancreatic cancer on March 26, 2026.
What I’m trying to do here is just present a small, informal summary of my life. I’m very close to my family members. This includes my dear wife Mary Jean (married 55 years in May!) We have 2 daughters—Cori Baysore and...
Robert "Bob" Edward Fink Jr.
Apr 26, 2026
Grace Fink passed away on Sunday January 26, 2025. The last words Bob Fink said to his beloved wife of almost 67 years were “I love you and I’ll see you when it’s my time.”
On Sunday April 26, it was Bob’s time to be reunited with Grace. Bob’s last few weeks were spent with in-person and virtual visits from his...
Marty Williams
Apr 26, 2026
Marty Williams, 63, of Denver, passed away on April 26, 2026.
Marty will be remembered for his kindness, quiet humor, and unwavering love for those around him. He was one of the most genuinely compassionate people anyone could know, always willing to give his time, support, and a helping hand to anyone in need. He had a way of making people...
Freddy W. Wade
Apr 25, 2026
Freddy W. Wade was born August 7, 1947 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. He passed away April 25, 2026 at age 78.Freddy is survived by his loving wife Patricia; son Timothy Wade; Brother Vince (Anna) Wade; nieces Misty (Chris) and Shannon (Justin).He served in the United States Army as a Staff Sergeant and was honorably discharged in 1973.After his discharge he spent...
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