Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Lisa Christensen
Aug 8, 2026
Lisa Christensen born Rita Marie Bradley, changing her name to Lisa when a professional dancer, passed peacefully on 8/8/26.
Lisa was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey to Florence Grace Tryon and Robert Michael Bradley in 1941.
Lisa was a former ballerina with the Joffrey Ballet in the 1960's who traveled all over the World and performed at The White House during the...
Nola Marita Smith
Aug 7, 2026
Nola Marita Smith was born July 15,1931, at Quinter Hospital, Gove County, Kansas, to Howard E. and Ruth Ina “Scott” McDonald. She died August 7, 2026, at the age of 95, at Tru Community Care Hospice, Longmont, Colorado.
Her family lived on W.T. McDonald’s farm (grandfather) until the age of five. Her father worked for a construction company and moved many...
Robert J. Watson
Aug 6, 2026
Robert J. Watson, 76, of Denver, Colorado, passed away on August 6, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Robert was born August 25, 1949, in Corpus Christi, Texas, the son of Bobby Lee Watson and Violet Jo Guinn. He graduated from W.T. White High School in 1967, earned his Bachelor’s degree with Honors (Beta Gamma Sigma) from Southern Methodist University in...
Vivian Bea Vaughan
Aug 5, 2026
Vivian Bea Vaughan
December 21, 1938 – August 5, 2026
Vivian was born on December 21, 1938, in Pittsburg, Kansas, and passed away on August 5, 2026, in Burlington, Colorado.
She is survived by her siblings Nancy Bush, Jack and Sharon Goad, Roy Goad, Terry Goad, Barbara Jordan, Helen and Bob Leonard, and Judy Clyborn; her children Diana Jaques, Sylvia Echer, Deanette Knight,...
Charles "Chuck" Wingard
Aug 5, 2026
Detective Charles “Chuck” Wingard passed away at his home after a lengthy battle with cancer. Chuck is survived by his loving wife Yvonne, daughter Tiffany (Cheyenne Hopkins), son Matthew, his siblings Wilber, Jeffrey, Michelle, and Disrine Bedgood, his father-in-law Jimmy Bennett, his sister-in-law Yvette Bennett, and brother-in-law Lee Bennett (Tashina Bennett). Chuck is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, extended...
John Allen Parazak
Aug 4, 2026
John Allen Parazak passed on August 4, 2026, after a brief but courageous battle with lung cancer.
John is survived by his beloved wife, Arlene Parazak (née Ranay); his brother, Dennis Parazak; his children, J. Christopher Parazak and Stephanie (Christian) Eberle; his stepsons, Kevin (Kerri) Park, Shawn Park, and Brian Park; his grandchildren, Colton (Carter) Parazak, John, Natalie, and Bennett Parazak,...
Charlene Elizabeth Young
Aug 3, 2026
Charlene Elizabeth Young of Englewood, Colorado passed away on August 3, 2026 at the age of 95. Loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend.
Charlene's family will greet friends and family at a Visitation on Thursday, August 6, 2026 beginning at 6:00pm until 7:00PM with a Recitation of the Rosary beginning at 7:00 PM both at Horan & McConaty Family...
Sami A Miro
Aug 2, 2026
Sami A. Miro passed away peacefully on August 2, 2026, at the age of 79, surrounded by two dozen family members which, for a man who spent his life bringing people together, supporting those he loved, and rarely doing anything halfway, seems entirely appropriate.
Sami was born in Beirut, Lebanon, on December 15, 1946, to Karim and Mary Miro. One of...
Edwin R. Legg
Aug 2, 2026
Edwin R. (Roy) (Rags) Legg, Highlands Ranch, Colorado age 93 passed away from cancer on August 2, 2026. He is survived by his companion, Anna M. Funk (Miss Anna) of 10 years whose dazzling smile endeared her to his two children Mark and Julie, three grand children, Ashleigh, Justin and Chad and five great grand children, Anthony, Skylar, Taylar, Nathaniel...
Sharon Alane Maness
Aug 2, 2026
In Loving Memory of Sharon Alane Maness
October 12, 1951 - August 2, 2026
We celebrate the life and impact of Sharon, who was 74 years old when she was welcomed home to Heaven on August 2nd after a challenging journey of recovering from a heart attack.
Sharon lived her life with the understanding that it belonged to Christ, striving each day to...
Sandra Sue Hrouda
Aug 1, 2026
Sandra Sue Hrouda (Sandy), age 82, a citizen of Heaven, last resided in Arvada Colorado. God called her home on Saturday August 1, 2026 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Lafayette Colorado after a fall that complicated her lengthy health challenges.
She was born May 7, 1944 in Denver Colorado to parents, George W and Alyss N McMullen who loved and...
Richard "Dick" Lee Hoffman
Aug 1, 2026
Richard Lee Hoffman, best known to all as Dick Hoffman, aged 75, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2026, surrounded by the warmth of the Colorado mountains. Born on July 28, 1951, Dick lived a life defined by entrepreneurship and hard work. He leaves behind his devoted wife, Karen, just shy of what would have been their 57th wedding anniversary...
Mary Vargas Higgins
Aug 1, 2026
Mary Vargas Higgins was born on May 14, 1935, in Omaha, NE. She was the third of seven children born to Tomas and Josephine Vargas. Mary graduated from Sheridan High School in Sheridan, WY, in 1954. After high school, she moved to Casper, WY, and went to work for Amerada Oil Company as a secretary. In 1958, she married Donald...
Sami Balestri
Aug 1, 2026
Sami was born on September 12, 1964, in Spring Valley, IL to Richard and Mary (Sammons) Balestri.
She grew up in Granville, IL on the family farm. After graduating Magna Cum Laude from Drake University in Computer Information Systems and Finance, she started her career at the Hallmark Corporate office in Kansas City, MO and retired from the Denver Water Department...
Mary Anne Stanke
Jul 31, 2026
Mary Anne (Seiler) Stanke was born on 10/23/1931 on the family farm outside of Marshall, MN, to Louis R. and Anna Dora (Bengston) Seiler. She was the oldest of 3 daughters.
Mary Anne attended country school and graduated from Marshall HS, Class of 49. After graduation she went to work as an operator for NW Bell Telephone. She married Robert "Bob"...
Cassandra "Cassie" Teresa Cerrillos-Ivey
Jul 30, 2026
Cassandra "Cassie" Teresa Cerrillos-Ivey, of Denver, passed away in Colorado Springs on July 30, 2026. She was 28 years old. Cassie was born in Lakewood, Colorado on June 26, 1998 to Juan Carlos Cerrillos-Puebla and Sarah Ann Ivey.
A visitation for family and friends will be from 4pm-7pm, Thursday, August 13, 2026 at Horan & McConaty Funeral Home, 9998 Grant Street...
Clayton Dean Yutzy
Jul 30, 2026
Clayton Dean Yutzy, 77, of Littleton, CO, peacefully went home to be with his Lord and Savior on July 30, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.Clayton was born on December 14, 1948, in Hutchinson, Kansas, to Edward and Emma Yutzy. He attended Harmony Grade School and Yoder Grade School before graduating as Salutatorian from Central Christian School in 1966. He...
Cheri Charlotte Cusimano
Jul 30, 2026
Cheri Charlotte Cusimano passed away peacefully on July 30, 2026, in Aurora, Colorado, at the age of 74. Born on April 1, 1952, in Marshfield, Wisconsin, Cheri was the beloved daughter of Harvey and Charlotte Britten, both of whom preceded her in death.
Cheri shared a long and loving partnership with her husband, Russell Cusimano, who survives her. Their enduring bond...
Janice "Jan" Hornbuckle
Jul 30, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Janice “Jan” M. Hornbuckle, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Jan was surrounded by her loving family throughout a long and courageous health battle including her final breaths at home on July 29th, 2026.
Born on June 20th, 1949, in Rock Island, Illinois, to Lawrence and Dorothy Wilde,...
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