Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Isabelle Simpson Harvey, RN

Isabelle Simpson Harvey, RN

Jul 20, 2026

Isabelle Simpson Harvey, a retired registered nurse, passed away peacefully at her home in Denver on July 20, 2026, at the age of 102. Isabelle was born in Greenwich, Connecticut, in 1923. She was the youngest of four children born to Edward Simpson and Isabelle Mackenzie Simpson, both of Scottish descent. Isabelle was preceded in death by her siblings: Helen...

Gregory Gene Unrein

Gregory Gene Unrein

Jul 19, 2026

Gregory Gene Unrein, of Henderson, Colorado, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2026. He was 78 years old. Greg was born in Denver, Colorado on July 15, 1948 to Daniel and Elizabeth Unrein.

Greg was an avid car and motorcycle enthusiast.

Greg is survived by his wife, Patricia Unrein; sons, Nicolas and Vincent Unrein; granddaughters, Madissyn and Karleigh Unrein, and sister, Tamara...

John Robert Fryar

John Robert Fryar

Jul 19, 2026

Longtime Colorado newspaper reporter John Fryar died early Sunday, July 19, 2026, at Berkley Manor in Denver. From there, he was constantly connected to friends, colleagues and relatives via daily Facebook expressions. John was comforted in his final weeks and days by visits from and constant prayers of his family.

John Robert Fryar was born on May 16, 1946, in Stratton,...

James Edward Zalanka

James Edward Zalanka

Jul 17, 2026

Jim lived a full life and passed away in Aurora CO after a lengthy illness. He was born in Biloxi MS on April 23, 1951.

Jim’s many hobbies and interests included planes, cars, travel, and history. He was a mechanical savant and aviation enthusiast. He was the type of man that could fix anything.

He enjoyed lively discussions on world events, politics,...

Lorraine Marie Niemi

Lorraine Marie Niemi

Jul 17, 2026

Lorraine Mars was born on August 17, 1937, in Calumet, MI. She moved to Detroit after high school to pursue a career in administrative services, in which she had a long, successful career with a variety of prestigious companies. While in Detroit, she met, and in 1959, married Arne Niemi. After their first two children were born they moved to...

Kirtley "Kirt" Othello Madsen

Kirtley "Kirt" Othello Madsen

Jul 16, 2026

Kirtley Othello Madsen passed away on July 16, 2026, in Littleton, Colorado. He was nearly 84 years young, and was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, stepfather, stepgrandfather, brother, uncle, and friend.

Kirt was born in the small town of Salina, Utah, on August 4, 1942, to Henry Othello and Lawrean Jensen Madsen. A proud Sevier County boy, he spent his youth...

John Felix Sarmiento Sr

John Felix Sarmiento Sr

Jul 15, 2026

In Loving Memory of John Felix Sarmiento, Sr.

John Felix Sarmiento, Sr., passed away peacefully on July 15, 2026, at the age of 78. He was born on May 16, 1948, in Florence, Colorado, where his life’s journey began.

John met the love of his life, Patricia, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Together they built a life centered on love, commitment, and family....

Richard Alan Jagodzinski

Richard Alan Jagodzinski

Jul 15, 2026

Live by living! Richard “Rick” Alan Jagodzinski, age 69, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at home in Littleton, CO on July 15, 2026. Rick is survived by his wife, Patricia “Patty”, and his two sons, Patrick of Littleton, CO, and Connor of Cape Girardeau, MO. He is also survived by 4 brothers, 2 sisters, 4 sisters-in-law, multiple nieces,...

Angelina Schultz

Angelina Schultz

Jul 15, 2026

Beloved mother, Angie Schultz, passed away peacefully on July 15th 2026 at the age of 62. She was the heart of our family and a true source of endless love, laughter, and strength.

Born and raised in Denver, Colorado, Angie was known for her incredible will and strength. She found her greatest joy in the simple things in life, especially her...

Sally Osborne

Sally Osborne

Jul 14, 2026

Sally Osborne 1939-2026

Sally Osborne lived a life full of laughter, generosity, and love. Born in 1939, she grew up in Michigan with her parents and brother, and it was there she first learned the value of family. After graduating from Alma College, she married her sweetheart, Thomas Osborne, beginning a partnership that would last a lifetime. Together they raised three...

Shawn Timmothy Lopez

Shawn Timmothy Lopez

Jul 14, 2026

Shawn Timmothy Lopez, 48, passed away at his home in Littleton, Colorado, with his beloved wife by his side.

He is survived by his loving wife, Desiree; his daughters, Julissa, Aliccia, and Senia; his sons, Carlito and Antonio; and his four cherished grandchildren, all of whom brought him immense joy.

Shawn had a passion for car shows and lowriders. Whenever he spotted...

Douglas Grant Solt

Douglas Grant Solt

Jul 13, 2026

Douglas Grant Solt was born on December 6, 1933, to Clarence and Thelma Solt in Jermyn, Pennsylvania, and passed away on July 13, 2026, at the age of 92. He grew up across the street from his grandparents and his uncles, John and Chester, helping them with farming, chores, and milking cows. As he grew older, he worked with his...

Margaret "Peggy" Ferguson

Margaret "Peggy" Ferguson

Jul 13, 2026

Margaret “Peggy” Elizabeth Ferguson, 94, recently of Lakewood, Colorado, and formerly of Hernando, Florida, passed away on July 13, 2026, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She lived a long and full life marked by kindness, humor, strength, and a deep love for the people around her.

Born in 1931, in Cranleigh, Surrey, England, Margaret was the daughter of Ruth...

Martin Ignacio Riley

Martin Ignacio Riley

Jul 12, 2026

Martin Riley was born on February 1, 1943, in Denver, Colorado, where he spent all 83 years of his life.Martin was the beloved son of Robert and Martha Riley, the oldest of four children, and a protective brother to Berta, Ronnie, and Sylvia.For 63 years, he shared a loving marriage with his wife, Virginia. Together they built a family, raising...

Nancy Jane Baller

Nancy Jane Baller

Jul 12, 2026

Nancy Jane Bray Baller, 84, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2026, surrounded by the love of her husband, Charles, and their children at her home in Castle Pines, Colorado.

During her distinguished teaching career in Colorado and Iowa, Nancy touched and enriched the lives of thousands of elementary schoolchildren. A gifted, dedicated, and deeply loved educator, she spent 32 years...

Christopher Robert Henderson

Christopher Robert Henderson

Jul 12, 2026

Christopher Robert Henderson, age 56, was born and raised in Colorado. Born November 26, 1969 and passed away July 12, 2026.

The last school he attended was the University of Nebraska Kearney, where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Aviation Comprehensive. He worked for American Airlines for the last 26 years, with his last position being Compliance Coordinator.

Chris valued Family, Friends...

Stephen Andrew Rangel

Stephen Andrew Rangel

Jul 12, 2026

Stephen Andrew Rangel, 62, died unexpectedly at his home on the morning of July 12, 2026 in Conifer, Colorado.

He was born in Denver on June 5th, 1964 to Shirley and Robert Rangel. Steve graduated from Thornton High School before going on to study political science at the University of Colorado Boulder, graduating in 1986. His military career began with Air...

James "Jim" Bowman

James "Jim" Bowman

Jul 12, 2026

James Dale (Jim) Bowman, 83, joined our Lord on July 12th, 2026. Jim was born in Baltimore, Maryland on October 15, 1942 to Walter Samuel Bowman and Ruth (Houtz) Bowman. Jim attended technical school that gave him the opportunity to work for Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab in Maryland as a precision sheet metal mechanic for many years. Jim enjoyed many...

Kay Eileen Long

Kay Eileen Long

Jul 12, 2026

Kay was born in Madrid, Nebraska and until the age of 10 lived on a ranch with no electricity. The family settled in Wauneta, Nebraska. Kay attended boarding school from the age of 14 at St. Patrick's Academy in Sidney, NE which she had very fond memories of. After graduation in 1953, she moved to Denver where she went to...