Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Pamela "Pam" Suzanne Trussell Quam
Feb 15, 2026
Pamela “Pam” Suzanne Trussell Quam, 69, died peacefully surrounded by her family on February 15, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. She was born on July 23, 1956 to Howard Marshall Trussell Sr. and Louise Thrall Trussell in Washington, D.C. Pam grew up in Alexandria, VA and Bethesda, MD. She and her brother, Howard, moved with their parents to Okinawa, where she...
David "Dave" Louis DeLuzio
Feb 15, 2026
David Louis DeLuzio age 84 of Thornton, Colorado passed away peacefully on February 15, 2026. David was educated through Adams County Public Schools where he attended and graduated from Westminster High School.
David served a lifetime in public service. He dedicated 22 years to the Adams County Sheriff’s office where he retired as a Lieutenant. During his free time, David enjoyed...
Col. John J. "Jim" Maloney
Feb 14, 2026
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Jim's name to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
James Neil McInnes
Feb 14, 2026
James Neil “Jim” McInnes, 100, passed away on February 14, 2026, in Denver, Colorado. Born on November 17, 1925, in Sandwich, Illinois, Jim spent nearly all of his long life rooted in the community he loved. For the past three decades, he divided his time between Sandwich and Scottsdale, Arizona, before moving to Denver last year to be closer to...
Charlotte Michael Burn
Feb 13, 2026
Charlotte Burn, born Charlotte Michael Riley and lovingly known as “Charlie,” entered into eternal life on February 13, 2026, at the age of 82.
Charlie was born on October 11, 1943, to Paul and Idell Riley. She grew up with a strong sense of faith, family, and devotion that would define her life. She later married the love of her life,...
Joann Anastasia Anzia
Feb 13, 2026
Joann Anastasia Anzia of Lakewood, CO passed away peacefully on February 13, 2026 at the age of 89. Her life was a testament to the loving bonds of family and faith.
Born December 9, 1936 to Alois and Josephine Weiland of Port Washington, WI, Joann attended St. Mary Catholic School and cherished her roles as the Virgin Mary in 8th grade...
Joan Beverly Albi
Feb 11, 2026
Joan passed away on February 11th.
She was born on February 2, 1941, in Salem, Oregon, and grew up in Albany, Oregon, where she graduated from high school in 1959.
Several years later Joan, along with two friends, moved to Boulder Colorado, where she began a long career in the property and casualty insurance business. Later, she moved to Denver.
In 1985, Joan...
Timothy Alan "Timmy" Striby
Feb 11, 2026
Timothy "Timmy" Alan Striby was born on December 9, 1956 to Joe and Pat Striby in Indianapolis Indiana. Due to problems during his mom’s pregnancy, Timmy was born with severe brain damage which left him handicapped. Timmy never spoke a word or took one step. At the time Timmy was not expected to live very long. But he beat the...
Susan Earley
Feb 10, 2026
Susan Earley, an incisive attorney with an adventurous spirit and more than a touch of whimsy, died Tuesday in Aurora at the age of 80, surrounded by loved ones. She had lived with Parkinson’s disease for more than a decade, keeping her sense of humor and her love for chocolate and her favorite people even as she lost her words...
Diana Lynn Jones
Feb 9, 2026
Diana Lynn Jones, a beloved wife and sister, passed on February 9, 2026, in the night. She was a fighter who surmounted many health obstacles in her life, but for the last six years of her life, she faced the hardest: she lost her mobility. For a person who loved nature and walking, it became the most difficult health obstacle...
James "Jim" Joseph Loan
Feb 9, 2026
James “Jim” Joseph Loan, 71, of Thornton, Colorado, passed away peacefully at home on February 9, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Jim was born on November 3, 1954, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Robert J. Loan, a pharmacist, and Patricia A. Loan (née Whitt), a devoted homemaker. He was raised in a strong Catholic family, attending Saint Clement School and graduating...
Ruth Ann Falkenstein
Feb 9, 2026
Ruth Ann Falkenstein, age 95, peacefully passed away on Monday, February 9,2026 at her home in Denver Colorado.
Ruth was born on July 31, 1930 in Chandler Oklahoma, the daughter of Claude and Hattie Falkenstien. She was the youngest of four daughters. Her sisters, Zola Jones, Florence Evans and Bessie Oldham all preceded her in death.
She attended Chandler High School and...
Ryan Shepard Simms
Feb 9, 2026
Ryan Shepard Simms was born on December 21, 1974, to parents Richard Simms and Judi (Simms) Bishop in Hinsdale, Illinois. At just nine months old, Ryan relocated with his family to Lakewood, Colorado—a far more fitting place for a soul drawn to open skies, rugged peaks, and the challenge of summiting a 14’er.
From an early age, Ryan’s life was shaped...
George Edward Sullivan
Feb 8, 2026
Born on June 27, 1936, in Pasadena, California, to Wimbert and Lucille Seidel Sullivan, George soon moved to El Paso, Texas, where he shared a close-knit childhood with his four beloved brothers: Sully, Eddie, Donnie, and Bobby. He earned a degree in electrical engineering from Texas Western University (now UTEP) and served two years in the military through ROTC, attaining...
Matthew Adam "Matt" Martens
Feb 8, 2026
Matthew Adam Martens will be remembered most for his deep love of family and his incredible kindness. To know Matt was to LOVE Matt — his warm heart and generous spirit touched everyone around him.
He found joy in life’s simple pleasures: cooking for those he loved, camping, watching sports, and especially taking a trip to the local grocery store or...
Michael J. Motis
Feb 8, 2026
Michael John Motis passed away peacefully with his wife and stepson by his side on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Lakewood, Colorado. He was 69 years old.
Mike was born on June 9, 1956, in Greeley, Colorado, to Daniel John and Billie Jeanne (Goff) Motis. He grew up in Greeley with his brother, Kevin, and sister, Cheryl....
Rita Ann LeQuire
Feb 6, 2026
Rita Ann (Keegan) LeQuire, age 89 died at MorningStar Applewood in Lakewood, Colorado on Feb. 6, 2026.
Rita was born in Grand Forks, North Dakota to James Cauley Keegan Sr. and Anna Mae Keegan. She was raised on a farm near Manvel, ND with her parents and seven siblings. She attended St. Michael’s Catholic School where she graduated in 1955.
After graduation...
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