Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Carol Whisenhunt

Carol Whisenhunt

Jun 14, 2925



Carol Whisenhunt passed away after a long illness, peacefully, at her home in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, on June 14, 2025. She was born in Astoria, Queens, and moved with her family, as a young girl, to Concord, California. In the early years of her adult life, she worked as a special assistant for several CEO’s of nationally based companies in...

Maria Choronenko Slucky

Maria Choronenko Slucky

Jul 3, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the loss of Maria Slucky, 91, who passed away peacefully on July 3, 2025.

Maria was born on July 28, 1993 in Selishche, Belarus to Iwan and Maria Choronenko. She was one of ten children. Her childhood was severely impacted by the twin ravages of Communism and the Second World War. Part of...

Evelyn Gates

Evelyn Gates

Jul 3, 2025

Evelyn Gates was in born in Dublin, Ireland on September 24, 1932 to Ralph James and Alice Hope. She passed away on July 3, 2025. Evelyn’s sister Ann Hope preceded her in death. She spread her wings and left Ireland in 1955 to pursue a banking career in Newfoundland. Evelyn often talked about her family (including Ann and her mom)...

Ralph Willard Jordan

Ralph Willard Jordan

Jul 1, 2025

Ralph Willard Jordan, age 92, a native and life-long resident of Aurora, Colorado, passed on July 1, 2025.

Ralph graduated from Aurora High School in 1951, winning all-conference honors his senior year in football, basketball and track. Following graduation, he served on the USS Midway during the Korean conflict. Ralph obtained Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degrees in education...

Ronni Fitzgerald

Ronni Fitzgerald

Jun 30, 2025

Ronni Jill Fitzgerald, ne Schoen (82), passed from this earth on the last day of June 2025, after a battle with dementia and a fall.

At her passing, Ronni was surrounded by her family, Brian, husband of 61 years; Ronni and Brian’s son Sean and his wife Christine Shore, together with their son Royden; Ronni and Brian’s daughter Doreen, together with...

Richard Frank Lotz

Richard Frank Lotz

Jun 29, 2025

Richard "Dick" Lotz, beloved husband, father, step-father, grandfather and friend, passed away peacefully at home on June 29, 2025 at the age of 91.

Richard was born in Washington state. After graduating from high school, he enlisted in the Army in 1955 and was honorably discharged in 1957. While stationed in Denver, he met his first wife, Gloria, at a dance...

Ken Rice

Ken Rice

2025

Ken Rice was a Colorado native, and he was married 65 years to Toni.  Ken has two children, Teddie and Ken Jr. (Cathy), and four grandchildren: Kim, Anthony (Rita), Blake and Keenan.  He had eight great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister Patricia Burbank and her husband Jim.  Ken was predeceased by his brother Billy Rice.  He is also...

Janice Lynn Norton

Janice Lynn Norton

Jun 25, 2025

In Loving Memory of Janice Norton

Janice Norton—devoted wife, cherished mother, beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and great-aunt—passed away on June 25, 2025. A radiant presence in the lives of many, Janice brought warmth, compassion, and unwavering support to everyone fortunate enough to know her. Her boundless love and generosity left a lasting imprint on the hearts she touched.

With a heart as...

Margaret W. Stell

Margaret W. Stell

Jun 25, 2025

Nurse, Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to many.

Survived by her daughters Linda (David) Gathmann of Churchville NY; Mary Stell of Denver; and granddaughter Sallye Gathmann.

Funeral Service will be held at Horan & McConaty on Colorado Boulevard, July 3,2025, 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice in Margaret's honor.

Nathan Joseph Biggi

Nathan Joseph Biggi

Jun 25, 2025

The family of Nathan Joseph Biggi, age 44, is saddened to announce his passing on Monday June 23, 2025.

Nathan was born September 16, 1980 in Littleton, CO, where he resided his whole life.

He was a 1999 graduate of Littleton High School, and graduated from Colorado State University-Pueblo in 2003 with a degree in Facilities Management, which he used to build...

Margaret Louise Lee

Margaret Louise Lee

Jun 25, 2025

Margaret Louise Lee, age 87, passed away on June 25, 2025, at Gardens Care Senior Living facility due to complications from Alzheimer's disease. She was born in Hutchinson, KS on December 1, 1937. In her earlier years she worked for Montgomery Wards, in the Catalog Department, and eventual went to school to learn to become a keypunch data operator and...