Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Irene Herlocker
Dec 11, 2025
Augustina Irene Herlocker was born Sept. 26, 1930, in Denver to Eulalio Jack Whatley and Amalia Marquez. She was the eldest of 14 children. She attended Sacred Heart primary school and married Henry David Herlocker at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on July 17, 1949. The couple had seven children. and relocated from Denver to California for several years while raising...
Virginia Claudette Stingel
Dec 10, 2025
Virginia C Ritton Stingel (Ginnie) was born to Claude and Frances Ritton on October 2nd, 1932 in Kingston, NY. She passed peacefully on December 10, 2025 with her husband of 72 years by her side. After graduating from Kingston High School, Ginnie worked at DeLaval. She married the love of her life, Henry Stingel (Hank), on April 12, 1953. They...
Charles "Chuck" Gardner
Dec 9, 2025
Charles Arthur “Chuck” Gardner, Sr.
September 26, 1943 – December 9, 2025
With heavy hearts but profound gratitude for his life, the family of Charles Gardner, Sr., announces his peaceful passing, surrounded by loved ones on December 9, 2025, at the age of 82. Born on September 26, 1943, in Denver, Colorado, Chuck lived a full and vibrant life rooted in service,...
Sharon Knast Smith
Dec 8, 2025
Sharon Knast Smith passed away peacefully on December 8, 2025, surrounded by the family she loved with her whole heart. Born and raised in Riverside, New Jersey, Sharon grew up with a strong sense of community and a fierce commitment to helping others. She began her career on the Delran Police Force before later following her heart west to Colorado,...
DeLyle John Schott
Dec 7, 2025
DeLyle Schott, age 87, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2025, in Denver, Colorado, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Kulm, North Dakota, DeLyle lived a life marked by curiosity, integrity, and a genuine warmth that welcomed others in every stage of his journey.
A proud graduate of the University of North Dakota, DeLyle earned his degree in Mechanical Engineering,...
Therril Jay Tucker
Dec 6, 2025
Therril Jay Tucker, a beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away at the age of 86 on December 6, 2025, in his home in Aurora, Colorado, surrounded by his loving family. Born on November 13, 1939, in Clausen, Utah, Therril lived a life filled with service, laughter, and dedication to those he cherished most.
A proud veteran, Therril dedicated 20 years...
Judy Lynne Weaver
Dec 6, 2025
Judy Lynne Weaver, born April 3, 1965, passed away peacefully December 6th, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her Father, Edwin “Pete” Evans; her Mother, Virginia Evans; Father In- Law, Charles Weaver; Mother In-law, Hazel Weaver, and Greg Weaver. She is survived by her Husband, Jeff; her three daughters, Krista, Kelli, Karyn (Mike); her Grandchildren,...
Patricia Ann Salvucci
Dec 5, 2025
Patricia Ann Salvucci entered into eternal life on December 5, 2025. She was 95 years old. Pat was born on January 31, 1930, in Hartman, Colorado. She was the second of eight children born to Helen Louise and Oliver Perry Hill.
Pat was an excellent student, graduating from Holly High School as valedictorian then continuing her education at the Colorado State...
Wayne Lionel Plucheck, Sr.
Dec 4, 2025
Wayne Lionel Plucheck, born December 4, 1937, went home peacefully on his birthday, December 4, 2025, at the age of 88. He passed at his home surrounded by his loving family, with his devoted bride of 70 years, Elizabeth “Betty” June (Baca) Plucheck, by his side after his long and courageous battle with cancer.
Wayne was born in Wray, Colorado to...
Mark Reynolds
Dec 4, 2025
Mark Reynolds went to be with the Lord on December 4, 2025. He was born on January 21, 1970, in Würzburg, Germany. As an Army brat, Mark moved many times throughout his childhood—from Germany to Alabama and Texas—before his family eventually settled in Hot Springs, Arkansas.
Mark proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1989 until 1998, when...
Neil Gust Korkolis
Dec 4, 2025
Neil Gust Korkolis, age 63, Fell Asleep in the Lord on December 4, 2025. Neil was born in Denver, Colorado, and grew up in Rochelle, Illinois, where he graduated from Rochelle High School. He went on to earn a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Illinois before returning to his hometown of Denver.
Neil built a distinguished 40-year career in medical...
Peter Stier, Sr.
Dec 4, 2025
Peter Stier Sr., 79, of Colorado, passed away on December 4, 2025. Born in Košice, Slovakia, Peter escaped Communist Czechoslovakia in 1969 and immigrated to the United States, first settling in New Jersey before making Colorado his home in 1973.
Peter was a retired diesel mechanic and a follower of Jesus Christ. He loved hiking in the Colorado mountains, hockey, soccer,...
Robert "Bob" Lohringel
Dec 4, 2025
Robert Lohringel (Bob) is survived by his wife Jenna, son Brent, daughter Kathryn, brother William, and sister Florence. He was a Vietnam Veteran. He worked in finance at Citibank for 25 years, then at Colorado Enterprise Fund for 16 years. After that, he retired. Robert enjoyed spending time traveling overseas to explore new countries. He enjoyed road trips with his...
Douglas Alan Willey
2025
Douglas Alan Willey, age 74, died at his home in Highlands Ranch, Colorado on December 3, 2025. He was born and raised in Rochester, NY and attended the University of Akron and Kent State in Ohio where he received degrees in rehabilitation counseling, working for the State of Ohio after graduation.
Doug came...
Wilma Woodson
Dec 3, 2025
Wilma Woodson, age 86, died in Aurora, Colorado on December 3, 2025. Wilma greatly valued education and earned multiple degrees over her lifetime: A B.A. in Psychology and Sociology from Wichita State University, a M.A. in Sociology and Mathematical Models from the University of Hawaii, and a M.S. in Organizational Development from the University of San Francisco. She started her...
Bonita Gay Hayman
Dec 3, 2025
BONITA GAY (née Coleman) HAYMAN, 75, formerly of St. Louis, Missouri, was received into the arms of God on December 3, 2025, with her loving husband, Larry Hayman, and her stepsons, Bryan Hayman and Greg Hayman, by her side.
She was the beloved daughter of George and Mildred (Rickhoff) Coleman, Sr., and the sister of Jim (Paula) Badger and George (Sally)...
Alan G. Clausen
Dec 3, 2025
Alan G. Clausen of Denver, Colorado passed away on December 3, 2025 at the age of 82. Loving husband, father and grandfather.
A Memorial Reception will be held on Alan's birthday, Sunday, December 28, 2025 at 12:00Pm at Horan & McConaty Reception Center, 3101 South Wadsworth Boulevard, Lakewood.
Please share your memories of Alan and condolences with his family by signing the...
Bernard "Bernie" George Moore
Dec 3, 2025
Bernard "Bernie" George Moore, age 87, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones.
Bernie was the eldest of two sons born to Maurice Francis Moore and Jeanette Cora Hemnes Moore. He was a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, a cherished uncle, and a loyal friend.
Born and raised in Colorado, Bernie graduated from North High...
Margaret L. "Buggie" Logan
Dec 2, 2025
Margaret passed unexpectedly Dec 2, 2025, at a Denver hospital. She was 82 years young, and still just as feisty as ever. She was born June 17, 1943, in Fort Smith, AK, the daughter of Wiley and Margaret Madison.
In the late 1950’s and the early 1960’s, she moved between Fort Smith and Denver beginning her high school career at Lincoln...
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