Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
David Earl Jonas
Sep 14, 2026
David Earl Jonas, of Lafayette, Colorado, passed away at his home on Tuesday, September 14, 2026. He was 78 years old. David was born in Aurora, Colorado on March 31, 1948 to the late Robert F. and Dorothy J. (Dobbs) Jonas
David is survived by his sister, Patricia Beer; brothers, Robert (Maria Luiza) Jonas, Gary Jonas, Larry (Jannelle) Jonas and Criss...
William "Bill" L. Owen
Sep 12, 2026
William "Bill" L. Owen of Denver, Colorado passed away on September 12, 2026 at the age of 84. Loving father, brother and friend.
A Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 23, 2026 beginning at 10:00AM, followed by a Funeral Service beginning at 11:00AM both at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 South Wadsworth Boulevard, Lakewood, Colorado. The family invites you...
Norma Jean Njaa Becker
Sep 12, 2026
Norma Jene Njaa Becker, age 91, passed away in her home at Brookdale Greenwood Village September 12, 2026. She was born in Langdon, North Dakota to Harold Norman and Eugenia Njaa. Norma was a longtime resident of the Denver area. Besides her love and dedication to her children and grandchildren, Norma was a lifelong accomplished piano player. Her career as...
Anne Witte Curran
Sep 12, 2026
Anne Witte Curran, a devoted wife, mother, educator, and community leader, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2026 at the age of 86.
Born on June 8, 1940, in Fremont, Nebraska, Anne lived a life defined by service, grace, and a deep commitment to her family, faith, and community. She began her college education at Principia College in St. Louis in...
Rita Elizabeth Bumgarner
Sep 11, 2026
Rita E. (Hursting) Bumgarner, of Denver Colorado, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend passed away on September 11, 2026 at the age of 96.
She was born to Alvina and Lawrence Hursting in Denver Colorado on July 27, 1930.
Rita is survived by her daughters Patricia Dunn; and Marilyn Bumgarner and her husband Scott Kaltenborn; son-in-law Ron Villiotti; granddaughter Stephanie Petrikat and her...
Barbara Zarrella Gilvard
Sep 10, 2026
Barbara Lou Zarrella Gilvard passed away on September 10, 2026, at the age of 87 after battling COPD for many years. She died peacefully with her family surrounding her.
Barbara was a proud Rhode Islander and Italian-American, born to Flora and Joseph Zarrella, who instilled a very strong Catholic faith that she carried with her throughout her life.
She graduated from Providence’s...
Margery Barbieri
Sep 10, 2026
Margery J. Barbieri of Aurora passed away at the age of 100. Margery grew up with her family on a dairy farm near Hudson, Colorado, and on the edge of the Rocky Mountain Arsenal where she remembered attending elementary school at a one room schoolhouse. Following graduation from Hudson High School, Margery began working with the U.S. Government at Fitzsimons...
Peggy Ann Lake
Sep 8, 2026
Peggy Ann Lake, known to all who loved her simply as Peg, passed away on September 8, 2026, at her home in Lakewood, Colorado. She was 81.
Born on April 15, 1945, in Yakima, Washington, Peggy built a remarkable career that began in 1968 when she started with the phone company as a Telephone Operator. Over the next thirty years, she...
Louis DeAngelis
Sep 8, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Louis Anthony DeAngelis, a beloved husband, father, proud grandpa, great grandpa, uncle, and a loyal friend to many. He passed away peacefully on September 8th at the age of 96 surrounded by loved ones. Born on July 28, 1930, in Montclair, New Jersey. He enlisted in the Air Force...
Christine Mary Baker
Sep 7, 2026
Christine (Mary) Baker, age 77, reposed in her home on September 7th 2026, in Littleton CO. She is survived by two sons Shane and Stephen Ryals, and five grandchildren, and her husband Garry (Herman) Baker. They were married 51+ years. Christine worked as a RN for 45 years in the Denver metro area. She received a “Master Gardener Certificate” from CSU...
James "Jim" Frederick Arnold Jr.
Sep 7, 2026
James Frederick Arnold, Jr. passed away peacefully on September 7, 2026, in Littleton, Colorado, at the age of 89. He was reunited in Heaven with his beloved wife, Wylene, whom he loved more than words could ever express.
Jim was born August 16, 1937, in Canon City, Colorado, the third child of James Frederick Arnold Sr. and Alpha Maye (Randles) Arnold....
Patricia Ann McNish
Sep 7, 2026
Patricia McNish passed away at the age of 87 on September 7, 2026. She was born January 27, 1939, in Pueblo, Colorado to John M. Patrick and Mary Margaret Patrick. Patricia is survived by daughters Diana Pinkley, Cindy Swanson, Kimberly Eames, grandchildren Tiffany Wischkowski, Samantha Aggers, Zachariah Westra, Anthony Eames, Joede Stratton, Shane Hogge, great-grandchildren Addison & Avery Aggers, Oliver...
Timothy Michael Harendt
Sep 6, 2026
Timothy Michael Harendt, beloved husband, uncle, son, and friend, passed away on September 6, 2026, at his home in Denver, Colorado, after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was born on November 21, 1981, in Lubbock, Texas, to Michael and Susie Harendt.
Tim grew up and attended schools in Lubbock. He graduated from Coronado High School in 2000. After graduation, he...
Dona Jean (Kennedy) Woodard
Sep 6, 2026
Dona Jean (Kennedy) Woodard of Lakewood, Colorado passed away on September 9, 2026 at the age of 95. Loving mother and friend.
A Celebration of Dona's life will be held on Thursday, October 1, 2026 beginning at 2:00PM at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 South Wadsworth Bouelvard, Lakewood, Colorado. The family invites you to a reception immediately following the Celebration...
John Bilinski
Sep 6, 2026
John Bilinski, age 70, passed away peacefully at his home in Littleton, CO, September 6, 2026. He left behind a life filled with family, music, achievement and a commitment to learning and personal growth.
Born May 26, 1956 he grew up in Hamilton, NJ where his love for music began at a young age. John started by learning the violin, then...
Lawrence Cecil Ellis
Sep 6, 2026
Lawrence C. Ellis, fondly known as Joe, passed away on September 6, 2026. Born in Holyoke, Colorado, in 1931, Joe was the only child of Wallace W. Ellis and Mary G. (O’Neil) Ellis. Joe graduated from Regis University and proudly served in the U.S. Air Force. An avid WWII airplane buff, Joe had the unique experience of witnessing the last...
Mary Ann Nelson
Sep 4, 2026
Mary Ann (Murphy) Nelson of Lone Tree, Colorado, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2026, at the age of 96.
She was born on April 13, 1930, in Racine, Wisconsin, to James and Florence (Worsley) Murphy, both of whom predeceased her.
Mary Ann was also predeceased by her treasured husband of 62 years, H. Wayne Nelson; her beloved brothers, James Murphy and...
Matthew Courtland Hughes
Sep 4, 2026
Matthew Courtland Hughes passed away, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and cherished memories that will remain in the hearts of all who knew him.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, his uncle Paul Hughes, and his father, Court Hughes.
Matthew is survived by his loving mother, Julie Hughes; his brother, James Hughes; his fiancé, Margaux Feldman; and his...
Carol Ann Chizzo
Sep 4, 2026
Carol Ann Chizzo, 91, formerly of Evergreen Colorado, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 4, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 20, 1934 in Chicago, IL and was the daughter of William Neisner and Anna Dombrowski.
Carol married Charles Chizzo on March 2, 1957 and together they shared 61 years of marriage and raised six children....
Jacqueline "Jacki" Nguyen
Sep 4, 2026
With profound sadness and hearts filled with love, we announce that our beloved Jacqueline Thu Ha Thi Nguyen was called home to the Lord on September 4, 2026, at the age of 50.
A woman of deep love, unwavering strength, and a generous spirit, Jacqueline leaves behind a beautiful legacy of family, faith, compassion, and love. Though our hearts are broken...
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