Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
James "Jim" Frederick Arnold Jr.
Sep 7, 2026
James Frederick Arnold, Jr. passed away peacefully on September 7, 2026, in Littleton, Colorado, at the age of 89. He was reunited in Heaven with his beloved wife, Wylene, whom he loved more than words could ever express.
Jim was born August 16, 1937, in Canon City, Colorado, the third child of James Frederick Arnold Sr. and Alpha Maye (Randles) Arnold....
Patricia Ann McNish
Sep 7, 2026
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John Bilinski
Sep 6, 2026
John Bilinski, age 70, passed away peacefully at his home in Littleton, CO, September 6, 2026. He left behind a life filled with family, music, achievement and a commitment to learning and personal growth.
Born May 26, 1956 he grew up in Hamilton, NJ where his love for music began at a young age. John started by learning the violin, then...
Lawrence Cecil Ellis
Sep 6, 2026
Lawrence C. Ellis, fondly known as Joe, passed away on September 6, 2026. Born in Holyoke, Colorado, in 1931, Joe was the only child of Wallace W. Ellis and Mary G. (O’Neil) Ellis. Joe graduated from Regis University and proudly served in the U.S. Air Force. An avid WWII airplane buff, Joe had the unique experience of witnessing the last...
Carol Ann Chizzo
Sep 4, 2026
Carol Ann Chizzo, 91, formerly of Evergreen Colorado, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 4, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 20, 1934 in Chicago, IL and was the daughter of William Neisner and Anna Dombrowski.
Carol married Charles Chizzo on March 2, 1957 and together they shared 61 years of marriage and raised six children....
Jacqueline "Jacki" Nguyen
Sep 4, 2026
With profound sadness and hearts filled with love, we announce that our beloved Jacqueline Thu Ha Thi Nguyen was called home to the Lord on September 4, 2026, at the age of 50.
A woman of deep love, unwavering strength, and a generous spirit, Jacqueline leaves behind a beautiful legacy of family, faith, compassion, and love. Though our hearts are broken...
Herbert Richard "Bert" Van Fleet
Sep 4, 2026
Herbert (Bert) R. Van Fleet was a proud family man, veteran, golfer, fisherman, and contractor. He passed away at his home in Westminster, Colorado, on September 4, 2026, at age 85, surrounded by his loving family. Bert was born in 1940 in Mt. Vernon, New York, where he was raised with his 3 siblings, Marilyn, Charles, and Jimmy.
He honorably served...
Arlene Grace Webb
Sep 3, 2026
Arlene Grace (Bott) Webb, 87, of Westminster, CO passed away peacefully on September 3, 2026
Known for her striking beauty and lovely singing voice, her intense love and compassion for her family was her truest virtue. Steadfast in her faith in the Lord God, she made sure to instill that faith in all who knew her – especially her family.
Born on...
James Michael Britton
Sep 3, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of James (Jim) Michael Britton, 75, in Lakewood, Colorado, September 3, 2026. Jim was born on March 10,1951 to James John Britton and Illeana Trevors and he grew up in Denver, Colorado. As a child, his family moved a lot but when Jim was in the 8th grade his parents...
Rex Everett Christner, Jr
Sep 3, 2026
Rex Christner (Chris), passed away September 3, 2026, at his home, after a long battle with cancer. He was 72 years old.
Rex was born March 27, 1954 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Rex and Molly (Smetak) Christner. His youth was spent in New Castle, Pennsylvania and attended New Castle High School. Upon graduating from high school, Rex attended Valley Forge Military...
Patricia Ann "Pat" Vargo
Sep 2, 2026
Pat Vargo, 86, of Littleton, passed away September 2, 2026. She is survived by her loving husband, Wayne Vargo. Funeral mass will be held at Light of the World Catholic Church, 10306 W. Bowles Avenue, Littleton, Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 11am. A reception will follow at Meadows Golf Club, 7007 Meadows Golf Club Drive, Littleton.
Scott Alan Beck Ziegler
Sep 2, 2026
In Loving Memory of Scott Ziegler
Scott Alan (Beck) Ziegler of Denver, Colorado, passed away on September 2, 2026, leaving behind family and loved ones who will forever carry his memory in their hearts.
Family was woven throughout Scott’s life. Some of his family’s most treasured memories reach back to his childhood and the special bond he shared with his brother, Randy,...
Dorrlayne "Dori" Marie Nielsen
Sep 1, 2026
Dorrlayne Marie "Dori" Nielsen, age 74, of Arvada, Colorado passed away on September 1, 2026, at St. Joseph's Hospital. She was born on June 11, 1952, in Denver, Colorado, and will be deeply missed by those who knew and loved her.
Dori dedicated 40 years of her life to working as a meeting planner. Her commitment and contributions to the world...
Rita B. Snyder
Sep 1, 2026
Rita was born on December 10, 1931 on a farm in Oak Township, Stearns County, Minnesota to Ben & Regina Von Wahlde. She passed away at her home at Springbrooke Senior Living in Denver on September 1, 2026.
Rita graduated from Melrose High School in 1950, and she then worked for Northwestern Bell Telephone in St. Cloud, Minnesota and transferred to...
Carmen Jo Silva
Aug 31, 2026
Carmen Jo Silva of Thornton, Colorado died on August 31, 2026.
Carmen was born on July 15, 1960, to Ramon and Josie Gallegos in Las Vegas, New Mexico. Carmen married Jose Silva Sr. on August 6, 1977.
Carmen enjoyed working at Holy Cross Catholic Church as a receptionist, reading, visiting with friends and spending time with her family, and two granddaughters.
Carmen is...
Kurt Niedenthal
Aug 31, 2026
Kurt Niedenthal, age 75, died on August 31,2026 at Hallmark Nursing Center in Denver, Colorado.. He was preceded in death by his mother Dorothy, father Robert, sisters Agnes, Elizabeth, and Virginia Horan. He is survived by his sister Anne (Tom),cousin Theodore(Sharon),nephews Matthew(Katie) and Gerik Zatorski, niece Lauren(CW) Clarke and great-nieces Dorothy, Brooke, Piper, Marina, and great-nephew Calvin. He graduated from...
Pastor Charles K. Kinyon
Aug 31, 2026
The family announces the passing of Charles K. Kinyon, who entered his heavenly home on August 31, 2026, in Thornton, Colorado. He was born on July 26, 1939, in Greensburg, Kansas.
Charles loved Jesus and was a devoted servant of the Lord. He preached in Hamburg, New Jersey; Flagler, Colorado; Glenrock, Wyoming; Canon City, Colorado; Fort Lupton, Colorado; and Denver, Colorado....
Verna Marie Stasch
Aug 30, 2026
Verna Marie (Linenbrink) Stasch lived a life defined by faith, family, perseverance, compassion and gratitude for the people she loved.
Verna was born July 26, 1936, in a farmhouse near Callaway, Nebraska, the tenth of thirteen children born to Henry and Margaret (Brosius) Linenbrink. She spent her childhood in rural Nebraska, first on the family farm and later on a ranch...
Deanna Marie Encinias
Aug 30, 2026
Deanna Marie Encinias, 59, of Centennial, Colorado, passed away peacefully on August 30th, 2026 at UC Health Highlands Ranch Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.
Deanna was born on May 20th, 1967 in Pueblo, Colorado to Tom and Phyllis Zamarripa. She graduated with honors from Pueblo South High School and married her High School sweetheart, Paul, and together they built a...
Helene Rosemary Gustafson
Aug 29, 2026
Helene Bowers Gustafson, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away on Aug. 29, 2026 at her longtime home in Cherry Hills Village, Colorado. She was 93 years old.
Helene was born on March 7, 1933, in Chicago, Illinois, to James F. Bowers, Jr. and Helen Bowers. She was a student and later a proud alumna of the Sacred Heart schools...
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