Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

May 26, 2025

Kim Frank Brunton, of Westminster, passed away at a local hospital on Monday, May 26, 2025. He was 73 years old. Kim was born April 28, 1952 in Denver, Colorado to the late Ronald Burke and Vera Maxine (Smith) Brunton. 

A Celebration of Kim's life will be held 11am, Monday, June 16, 2025 at Horan & McConaty Grant Chapel, 9998 Grant...

May 23, 2025

An obituary for Betty is not available at this time. Please leave condolences for the family on the Guestbook below. 

May 23, 2025

Iraida “Eda” Vallens of Centennial, Colorado, fell asleep in the Lord on May 23, 2025, in a Westminster, Colorado care facility, from heart failure due to complications from a heart infection and subsequent valve replacement.

A Panikhida memorial will be held at Transfiguration of Christ Cathedral (349 E 47th Ave in Denver, Colorado) on Sunday evening, June 1, 2025, at 7:00...

May 22, 2025

Joani Coyne, age 71, of Littleton, Colorado, passed with grace and peace in the presence of her family after a long battle with cancer. She was born and raised in Brighton, Colorado before moving to Wheat Ridge in her senior year of high school. While a Wheat Ridge graduate, at heart she remained a proud Brighton Bulldog. She attended and...

May 22, 2025

Henry Irving Lowe (Sandy) passed away peacefully on May 22, 2025, surrounded by his family.

Sandy was a prominent attorney in Denver for 40 years, notably serving from 2001 to 2018 at Lowe, Fell, and Skogg, the firm he founded. He graduated from Oberlin College and from the University of Colorado Law School. Sandy was an excellent violinist and loved to...

May 21, 2025

Joni Murphy, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on May 21, 2025, in Burlington, Colorado. She was born on June 27, 1966, in Pitcairn, Pennsylvania, to the late John Lang and Josephine (Pregano) Lang.

Joni was raised in Northglenn, Colorado, where she graduated from Northglenn High School in 1984. After high school, she began working at Hunter Douglas, where...

May 21, 2025

Asha Vasant Pawar died peacefully on May 21, 2025, in Castle Pines, Colorado. Asha is survived by her son Manoj and wife Rhonda, her daughter Neeti and husband Aaron, and two grandchildren, Sanjay and Sangita. A memorial service is scheduled for 11 a.m. Thursday, May 29th at Horan & McConaty, 11150 E. Dartmouth Ave., Aurora, CO. 80014.

Memorial Service: May 29,...

May 21, 2025

David Howard Dossett

July 12, 1940 — May 21, 2025

Golden

David Howard Dossett, of Golden, Colorado passed away at a local hospital on May 21, 2025. He was 84 years old. Dave was born July 12, 1940 in Newton, Alabama to the late Bascomb and Lucille (Bailey) Dossett.

He attended High School in Newton, Alabama where he Played High School football and basketball...

May 20, 2025

Frances "Fran" Marie Jones, age 96, died in her home in Westminster on May 20th, 2025. 

She was a graduate of North High School, then briefly trained in nursing before meeting and marrying Eugene Wallace Jones. She was then a beloved homemaker, mother, and grandmother up until her death. Fran volunteered with the Campfire Girls, was an avid gardener, and loved...

May 20, 2025

Douglas James “DJ” Hartley, 62, of Dillon, Colorado, passed away in Thornton, Colorado, on May 20, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

DJ was born on April 28, 1963, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, to Christopher and Marilyn Hartley. He went to high school in Fort Lupton, where he met many life-long friends. He graduated from the University of Northern Colorado with...

May 19, 2025

May 19, 2025

Casper and Denver area native, Rocky Dean Bertz, passed away on May 19th, 2025, after a hard-fought battle with cancer, with his family by his side. A Celebration of Life will be held on August 3rd, 2025, from 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Lone Tree Family Golf Course in Lone Tree, CO, to honor him. Requests to RSVP and...

May 19, 2025

Jerrie (DiRito) Palen, 88, of Northglenn Colorado passed away peacefully on May 19, 2025. 

She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She is preceded in death by her husband, Larry, her parents Ben & Rose, and six siblings whom she adored. 

She is survived by her five children and spouses, 14 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and her brother Richard DiRito. 

Funeral Mass...

May 18, 2025

Judith L Somerville, 83, of Lakewood, passed away May 18, 2025. She was born November 19, 1941 to Walter and Grace Geddes. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Jared Somerville; her parents, Walter and Grace Geddes; and her brother, Jerry Geddes.

Judi is survived by her daughters, Kiffy McKinlay and Missy...

May 18, 2025

Veronica V. Rodriguez, 71, of Englewood, passed away May 18, 2025.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Larry and Ernestine Varoz; her brother, Stan Varoz; brother-in-law, Tony Alvarado; her 4 guide dogs-Yanda, Taboo, Rally, and Roanne.

Veronica is survived by her husband, Raymond P. Rodriguez; her siblings, Lori Alvarado, Carol Varoz, Joe (Josie) Varoz, Tina Moore (Arnold Valdez), several nieces,...

May 18, 2025

Virginia “Ginny” Jewell Hokenson went peacefully into the loving arms of Jesus at home on May 18, 2025 in Arvada, CO. She led a good life but struggled with dementia for the last 4 years.

Born February 2, 1938 in Sheldon, Iowa to John and Sadie Van Aalsburg. She grew up on the family farm, the second of six girls. She...

May 18, 2025

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Jason Robert Rattie, age 41, who was tragically killed in a hit-and-run accident while crossing a street in downtown Denver on May 18, 2025.

Jason was born in Walnut Creek, California in 1984. He spent his early years in the Bay Area before moving with his family to The Woodlands,...

May 17, 2025

Born at Glockner Hospital in Colorado Springs, CO on May 11, 1937, Jeanette Alice Ames

McIntosh passed away in Denver, Colorado on May 17, 2025. She was 88 years old.

She is survived by her brother James Ernst McIntosh of Dallas, TX; her sister-in-law Sammye

Conway McIntosh of Dallas, Texas; her nephew and his wife Brian & Jo Ann McIntosh, of Denver, CO;

her...

May 17, 2025

In Loving Memory of Charles Robinson Upton

May 1, 1938 – May 17, 2025

Charles “Charlie” Robinson Upton, age 87, passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday, May 17, 2025, surrounded by his beloved wife of 65 years, Janet G. Upton, and his daughter, Jennifer Upton Zanon.

Born on May 1, 1938, in Marin County, California, Charlie grew up in the coastal...

May 17, 2025

Born into Life June 25, 1936 - Born into Eternal Life on May 17, 2025, Raquel passed peacefully surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of Gordon. Loving mother and step-mother of Denise Alcalá (Robert Davidson), Michaelena Moore (Robert), Teresa Swanson, Richard Alcalá , Laura LaRosa (James), Mitchell (Kathryn) Alcalá , Debbie Brimmerman, Bernie Bishop, Richard (Sheri) Bishop, Mark Bishop, Rob...