Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Kevin Jay Kershaw
Dec 18, 2026
Kevin Kershaw, a beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, and uncle passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2025 with his wife Patty and daughters Jenny and Renee by his side.
Kevin was a devoted husband. He supported his wife Patty in her teaching and music endeavors. In fact, Kevin and Patty often enjoyed making music together and played in the local church...
Joe M. Onodera
Jan 7, 2026
Joe, 88, of Denver, passed in the company of his family on 1/07. He had a deep love and devotion to family, friends and Colorado sports. Joe is survived by his children Cheryl Onodera, Denine Onodera-Brown (Wyck Brown); Grandchildren Jeremy (Cassandra) Brown and Austin (Taylor Jane) Brown; Great-Granddaughter Brinley, Great-Grandson Asher; Sisters Irene Shibao and Jeanne Kobayashi; Brother Glenn Onodera;...
David Paul Osborne
Jan 7, 2026
David Paul Osborne, age 77, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on January 7, 2026.
David will join his beloved wife of 42 years, Linda J. Osborne, in heaven. He was a loving father to Deborah (Jan) van der Sanden and Joseph (Brenda) Osborne. He was a proud grandfather to Trinity (Brenan), Ariel, Leah (Aaron), Chloe, Michael and Jacob, and great-grandfather...
Harold D. Wagner
Jan 6, 2026
Harold Dean Wagner, 90, passed away peacefully in his home in Thornton, Colorado on January 6, 2026.
A friend to everyone he met, Harold gave much and asked very little.
Born in Wray, Colorado to Roscoe and Vilda Wagner, Harold grew up on the Eastern Plains of Colorado where he was one of eight children and a multi-sport star at Sterling High...
Marjorie Lynn Harford
Jan 6, 2026
On Tuesday, January 6, 2026, Marjorie “Margie” Lynn Harford (Hunter), age 74, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home in Elizabeth, Colorado. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 53 years, Stanley William Harford; her son, Craig Arron Harford; and her parents, Donald and Ruth Hunter.
Margie was born on May 1,...
Patricia Ellen Zavadil
Jan 4, 2026
Patricia Ellen Zavadil (née Canty) died quietly on January 4th, 2026 in Denver, Colorado at a spectacular ninety years of age.
Patricia was born in Oakland, California on September 19th, 1935 to Tim & Maxine Canty– the middle of three sisters with three little brothers. She grew up and graduated from Holy Names College in Oakland, and went on to Stanford...
Ken Woodruff
Jan 3, 2026
Ken Woodruff of Lakewood, Colorado passed away on January 3, 2026 at the age of 79. Loving husband, father, grandfather and friend.
A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 3:00PM at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 South Wadsworth Boulevard, Lakewood. A reception will immediately follow.
Please share your memories of Ken and condolences with his family...
Brenda Marie Martinez
Jan 3, 2026
Brenda Marie Martinez, of Westminster, Colorado, passed away at a medical facility in Aurora on Saturday, January 3, 2026. She was 75 years old. Brenda was born May 27, 1950 in Urbana, Illinois to Alfred and Velma (Weaver) Getty. Her mother is surviving in Naperville, Illinois.
Brenda graduated from Lisle Community High School in 1968 and moved to Colorado in 1969....
David Thomas Jenkins
Jan 3, 2026
David T. Jenkins passed away at the age of 59 in his home on January 3, 2026.
He is survived by his wife Sherylene Jenkins, children Brianna Jenkins and David Jenkins, Jr., and his sisters Barbara Medina, Virginia (James) Sirhall, Susan (Chuck) Borzych and Kathryn (Mark) Schlager.
David retired from a career in insurance in 2025. Besides his family, David loved cars...
Jim Wiener
Jan 3, 2026
James "Jim" Wiener, 83, of Golden, CO passed away peacefully on Jan., 3, 2026. He was employed as Director of Engineering for Rose Medical Center and St. Anthony's Hospital and was Senior Director of Facilities for 21 years at Coors Field before his retirement. He is survived by his wife Micky; son, Tom (Belinda) Carlson; step daughters, Shannon (Steve Davis)...
Ian Matthew Horner
Jan 3, 2026
Ian Matthew Horner, age 33, passed away on January 3rd, 2026, in Aurora, Colorado. He was born in Denver, Colorado, on March 12th, 1992, to parents Robert and Lynnette Horner.
After graduating from Arapahoe High school in 2010, he went on to earn his Bachelors in Computer Science from the University of Colorado in Colorado Springs in 2014.
Living in Colorado Springs...
Patricia Ann Plank
Jan 3, 2026
Patricia Ann Fallon Plank
With deep love and profound gratitude, we remember Patricia Ann Plank, lovingly known as “Fanny,” who passed peacefully at the age of 93. She was the heart of her family, the quiet strength at its center, and a woman whose life reflected faith lived daily, generously, and with great love.
Patricia was born to Frank E. and Mabel...
Albert George Rodriguez
Jan 2, 2026
Albert George "Al Babe" Rodriguez, 93, of Denver, passed away on January 2, 2026.
Albert was born on April 23, 1932, in Brighton, Colorado, to Vicente and Isabel Rodriguez. He grew up in Torrington, Wyoming, where he graduated from high school, and later earned his degree from the University of Wyoming in 1954.
Albert worked as a pharmacist for 47 years. He...
Rev. C. Leo Symmank
Jan 1, 2026
Rev. C. Leo Symmank, 97, a loving pastor, husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away from a long illness in Lone Tree, Colorado, surrounded by his family on January 1, 2026.
Born on December 9, 1928, on a farm in Giddings, Texas, to Arnold August and Wilhelmine Halene (Vehrenkamp) Symmank. The family lived in mostly Wendish community, speaking German at home.
He...
Nicholas Fittipaldi
Jan 1, 2026
Nicholas “Nick” Joseph Fittipaldi, of Aurora, Colorado passed away peacefully at home on January 1, 2026.
Nick was born on May 5, 1936, to parents Nicholas and Teresa (Tenda) Fittipaldi in Brooklyn, New York. The seventh of eight children who became one of 13 siblings with his father’s death and his mother's remarriage.
He was never without a job, and he had...
Richard Cenedella
Dec 31, 2025
On Wednesday, December 31st, Richard Cenedella, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away in Denver, CO. He was 86. Born to Josephine and Joseph Cenedella of Mount Lebanon PA, Richard was a graduate of Mount Lebanon High School where he fostered his passion for science, the outdoors, and played varsity football as a lineman.
He graduated from...
Terrence Joseph Dougherty
Dec 31, 2025
Terrence Joseph Dougherty, affectionately known as "Terry", age 65, passed away December 31, 2025. Born in Denver, Colorado, he grew up in Evergreen, then moved down to Lakewood.
The twins, Terry & Kerry, were born October 2nd, 1960, happily joining their five siblings; two more would follow. This big Irish family meant everyting to Terry. He was the brother who always...
Susan Kay Cechini
Dec 31, 2025
Susan Kay “Suz” Cechini, 76, of Cañon City, Colorado, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2025. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Susan will be remembered for her kindness, strength, and warm spirit that touched everyone who knew her.
Born on August 24, 1949, in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, Susan grew up with a strong sense of responsibility and compassion that...
Diedra Zeine Daugherty
Dec 31, 2025
Diedra Zeine Daugherty went home to God when she passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, while surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Dr. Dale E. Daugherty, her parents, Lt. Col. (Ret.) US Air Force Donald A. Zeine and Madelyn Zeine and her sister, Satin (David) Zeine-Johnson. Diedra is survived by her...
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