Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Charles "Butch" David Woodard
Mar 15, 2026
Charles "Butch" David Woodard, a dedicated business owner and beloved family man, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2026, at his residence in Thornton, Colorado. Born on June 23, 1958, Charles was a tireless worker who managed various projects simultaneously, demonstrating a remarkable work ethic throughout his lifetime.
Charles was known not only for his commitment to his business ventures but...
Ryan Richard Stubbs
Mar 15, 2026
Ryan Richard Stubbs, 38, of Littleton, passed away March 15, 2026. He is survived by his parents, Russell and Cynthia Stubbs. Funeral Service will be held Friday, March 27, 2026, 1pm, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood. Visitation will precede service one hour before.
Michael Patrick Murphy
Mar 14, 2026
Michael P. Murphy passed away peacefully on March 14, 2026 in Berthoud, Colorado. He was born on May 26, 1952 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to the late John F. (Jack) and Dixie (Reppert) Murphy.
Michael grew up in Mount Vernon, IA. He graduated from Mount Vernon High School in 1970. After graduation he attended college at North Iowa Area Community College...
Gerald Wayne Human
Mar 13, 2026
Gerald Wayne Human, 85, of Denver, passed away March 13, 2026. He is survived by his loving wife, Nancy. Memorial Service will be held Friday April 24, 2026 at 10am followed by committal at 11:30am Fort Logan National Cemetery.
Jacqueline Gay Hildebrandt
Mar 12, 2026
Jacqueline Gay Hildebrandt, 72, of Arvada, Colorado, was born on October 24, 1953 and died of lung cancer on Thursday, March 12, 2026 at the Collier Hospice Center in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. Jackey grew up in Falcon Heights, Minnesota. After graduation from Alexander Ramsey High School in Roseville Minnesota, she attended Hamline University in St. Paul, Minnesota and graduated with...
Jennifer M. Merkle (Reece)
Mar 12, 2026
Jennifer Michele Merkle (Reece), 42, of Denver, Colorado, passed away on March 12, 2026. Born on April 8, 1983, in Aurora, Colorado, Jennifer lived a life marked by kindness, generosity, and deep love for her family, work family, and friends. Jennifer graduated from Overland High School in Aurora, Colorado, with the Class of 2001. She went on to earn her...
Cameron Donald Ross
Mar 12, 2026
Cameron Donald Ross, age 86, passed away in Golden, Colorado, on March 12, 2026. Don was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and a respected figure in the civil engineering and construction community.
Born and raised in Royal Oak, Michigan, Don’s love for golf began in his youth, where he spent countless hours, both playing and caddying. He graduated from Dondero...
Katherine Lee "Kay" Horrocks
Mar 11, 2026
Katherine “Kay” Horrocks, 80, of Arvada, Colorado, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2026, in Arvada, Colorado.
A devoted mother and grandmother, Kay was preceded in death by her husband, John V. Horrocks. She is survived by her daughter, Sherry Curtis, and her husband, Kevin Curtis of Colorado Springs, Colorado; son, Tom Horrocks, and his wife, Meg Horrocks of Rutland, Vermont....
Richard "Dick" Robert Johnson
Mar 11, 2026
Richard "Dick" Johnson, 92, of Lakewood, CO, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2026. Born in Rock Island, IL, August 16, 1933 to the late Carl & Myrtle Johnson.Dick was a veteran of the United States Army from May, 1953 to May 1955, reserves until 1961. He was a Private First Class in the 44th Infantry Division and the 31st Infantry...
Rudolph "Rudy" Roybal
Mar 11, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we share that our beloved Rudy passed away on March 11, 2026, at the age of 85. He was deeply loved by his wife of 68 years, and cherished by his children: Julie Roybal, Arlene McClellen (Steve), Rhonda Ficco (Kevin), Desiree Turner (Brian) and Rudy Jr (Devan). He was the most beloved grandfather of...
Donald Allen Torr
Mar 11, 2026
Donald Allen Torr, affectionately known as Don or Donnie, passed away at the age of 84. Born on August 23, 1941, in Bantry, North Dakota, Don was raised on the family dairy farm in small town North Dakota.
Don proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, a chapter of his life that reflected his strong...
Michael Edmund Kirrane
Mar 11, 2026
With both sorrow and hope in the promise of eternal life, we announce the passing of Michael Edmund Kirrane Sr., who entered into the presence of the Lord on March 11, 2026, at the age of 84.Michael was born on March 2, 1942, in Altrincham, Cheshire, England, to Michael and Margaret Kirrane, whose roots traced back to County Mayo, Ireland....
Sandra Pike Fitzpatrick
Mar 10, 2026
Sandra Pike Fitzpatrick Avery, 83, of Centennial, Colorado, passed away on March 10, 2026.
Sandra Sue Pike was born on November 16, 1942, to John Howard Pike and Mable Frances Cromwell. She graduated from Anderson High School in Lisbon, Ohio, in 1960 and went on to earn her degree from Youngstown State University in 1967.
During her college years, Sandra spent two...
Gerald Joseph Reidy
Mar 9, 2026
Jerry Reidy Obituary
Gerald Joseph Reidy (Jerry), 89, of Aurora, Colorado, passed away at his home on March 9th, 2026. He was a cherished father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend; the world is a little dimmer without his presence.
Jerry was born April 5th, 1936, in Chicago, Illinois to Florence and Daniel Reidy, and was one of six siblings. He grew...
Sam Greene
Mar 9, 2026
Sam Greene was born on September 12, 1995, in Hackensack, NJ. He was a remarkable young man with a warm and engaging sense of humor, a strong love for, knowledge of and engagement with history of all facets, a deep love of animals and nature, a strong conscience, moral compass and character, a fierce belief in social justice especially as...
Rajith Thomas Kurien George
Mar 9, 2026
Rajith Thomas Kurien George was called Home on March 9, 2026 at the age of 37. He was born on August 15, 1988 in Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India and moved to the United States at the age of 6 years old. As a child and teenager, it was clear to all that Rajith was brilliant, often outwitting his parents and...
Garard William Renzelman II
Mar 8, 2026
Garard “Spud” Renzelman, a native Coloradan, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2026 after a long battle with lung cancer at his home in Littleton CO. Spud married his High School sweetheart, Gail (Koch) Renzelman in 1958. She has been by his side ever since. Spud is also survived by daughter Kim Corning and son in law Brett, daughter Pam...
Marion Burnham
Mar 8, 2026
Marion Burnham was born in Lamar, CO on October 4, 1954, to Burton and Eleanor Starcher. Marion was an only child but viewed her cousins more like siblings. Marion spoke lovingly of her fond memories of the cousins.
At a young age, Marion moved with her family to Hobbs NM, where she attended school. While in school, Marion enjoyed working on...
John "Jack" Walter DeLine
Mar 8, 2026
John “Jack” Walter DeLine, age 86, went home peacefully to the Father on Sunday, March 8, 2026.
He was born on Thanksgiving Day, November 30, 1939, at Mercy Hospital in Denver, Colorado, the youngest child of Edwin and Leda DeLine. Jack was the last surviving sibling of Joan, Bob, Jim, and Bill.
The DeLine family were parishioners at St. Francis de Sales...
Edward R. Villareal
Mar 7, 2026
Edward R. Villareal
April 10, 1943 – March 7, 2026
Edward R. Villareal, age 83, passed away on March 7, 2026, in Aurora, Colorado. He was born on April 10, 1943, in Utah to Edward and Concepcion Villareal.
Edward was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mae Villareal, and his son, Darren Villareal.
He is survived by his loving family, including his son...
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