Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Brian David Ward
Aug 28, 2025
Brian D. Ward, 51, passed away August 28, 2025, from idiopathic amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease). Brian was born July 5, 1974, in Manhattan, KS to Miriam and Clement Ward. He grew up in Stillwater, OK, moving there when he was 3 years old. After graduating from Stillwater High School, he attended Oklahoma State University...
David John Stover
Aug 28, 2025
David John Stover, 89
Dave was born on October 25, 1935, in Dallas, Texas to Rolland S. Stover and Kathryn Edna Wilder Stover. Dave grew up in Marshalltown, Iowa and graduated from Marshalltown High School in 1953. Dave attended both Iowa State University and Drake University. In between enrollment at the two universities, he served in the U.S. Army Reserve Corps...
Roselyn Frances Lehman
Aug 28, 2025
Roselyn F Lehman (Rosie) was born in Denver, April 15, 1960, and passed away peacefully on August 28, 2025. She was only 65 at the time of her passing, much too young for our beloved Sister and Aunt. She will be missed immensely.
Roselyn is survived by her siblings; Brother’s David DeJiacomo, and John Lehman, Sister’s Janet (Brian) Dendorfer, and Diana...
Marilyn Joyce Mehlman
Aug 27, 2025
Marilyn Joyce Mehlman, age 82, died in her home in Denver Colorado on August 27, 2025. A Denver native, she was a member of the first graduating class of George Washington High School in 1961. She earned her Licensed Practical Nursing certification, (LPN) and Registered Nursing certification, (RN) from Arapahoe Community College, which culminated in a 30 plus year nursing...
John Joseph Degnan
Aug 27, 2025
John Degnan, beloved husband, father, brother, son, and friend, passed away on August 27, 2025, at the age of 55 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Though his time was far too short, John filled each and every moment with music, laughter, and a joy for life that was impossible to resist.
John began his story in Dubuque, Iowa, born...
Gerry W. Knutson
Aug 27, 2025
GERRY WAYNE KNUTSON
Gerry W Knutson, 76, died unexpectedly August 27, 2025, at home. He was born March 23, 1949, in Rigby, Idaho, the son of Kenneth Ardean, Sr. and Frances Lottie (Atwood) Knutson.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brothers, Kenneth Ardean, Jr. & Keith Carl. Surviving, in addition to his siblings, Terry Knutson & Kim Beard...
Jonathan Scott Pulford
Aug 26, 2025
On August 26, 2025, Jonathan “Jon” Scott Pulford passed away peacefully, in the presence of his mother and both siblings. While he passed just short of his 33rd birthday, his character and impact will remain forever with those who knew him.
Jon was born in Denver, CO, and raised in nearby Centennial. He completed his bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from...
John Alton Hebard
Aug 26, 2025
John Alton Hebard died unexpectedly August 26,2025 as he and Dorothy were returning from vacationing with friends. John was born May 20,1963 in Roseburg, OR to Kirk(Corky) and Donna Hebard.
John’s early years were spent in Oregon, enjoying weekend adventures at grandma and grandpa’s house and family deer hunting each fall. At age 7, his family made the life-changing move to...
Beatrice Jane Metzgar
Aug 26, 2025
Beatrice Jane Metzgar was born on 8/29/1933 in Fredonia, New York and moved to Bradenton, Florida around the age of 18 with her family.
Throughout her life, she lived in several other cities, including Chicago, San Francisco, and Evergreen, Colorado.
She passed on 8/26/2025 in Lakewood, Colorado where she had been a resident for over 50 years.
Beatrice Jane Metzgar was proceeded in...
Dok Sik Pak
Aug 26, 2025
Dok Sik Pak, 76, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2025, surrounded by his family and cared for by the compassionate team at University Hospital, following a tragic pedestrian accident.
Born in Seoul, South Korea, he was the tenth of eleven children. He married Mi Ran Pak in 1979, and together they raised two children, Soo Mi and Hyun Wook. In...
Rita Rae Groess
Aug 26, 2025
Rita Rae Groess, age 91, of Lakewood, Colorado passed away peacefully at home on August 26, 2025 surrounded by the love of family. Born on June 2, 1934, on her family farm in Wamego, Kansas, to Nettie and Robert R. Peddicord, Rita was the only daughter among five older brothers. She learned the value of hard work and determination early...
David Lynn Slagle, Sr.
Aug 26, 2025
David Lynn Slagle Sr, 79, passed away on 08/26/2025 at St Anthony’s Hospital after a brief illness. Born on 04/24/1946 to William and Virtle Slagle in Harriman TN, David was the youngest of 4 children. The family relocated to Cape Town, South Africa when David was very young due to an opportunity for his father and he remained there until...
Andie Keefover
Aug 26, 2025
Andie Nicole Keefover, age 28, passed away in her home on August 26, 2025. She was a graduate of Denver College of Nursing where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree.
Andie loved the outdoors, her cats, her dog and her family. She had a heart for any animal, her patients, and her coworkers. She touched the lives of anyone she...
Steven Joseph Lancaster
Aug 26, 2025
Steven Joseph Lancaster, beloved son, sibling, friend, and partner, of Thornton, passed away at his home on August 26, 2025. He was 31 years old. Steven was born in Houston, Texas on July 13, 1994 to David Lancaster and Jessica Murray
Steven and his family moved to Colorado in 1996. Steven grew up and attended schools in the Thornton/Northglenn area. He...
Pearl "Tootsie" Grace Graham
Aug 25, 2025
Pearl Graham, born on March 31, 1934, to Frank and Pearl Ehmann in Elbert County, passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family.
She is survived by her daughters, Patty Spears and Carolyn Currier, as well as her beloved grandchildren and great-grandchild, who were the joy of her life.
Pearl was a devoted mother and a faithful woman of God....
Avyon Orion Farrell
Aug 25, 2025
Avyon “Avy” Orion Farrell passed away on August 25, 2025. Avy was born on October 21, 2005, making him forever 19 years old. A 2024 graduate of Rangeview High School, Avy was preparing to begin his sophomore year at Metropolitan State University of Denver. Avy worked in community pools lifeguarding and teaching younger kids to swim. He recently completed his...
Albert E. Rhein, Sr.
Aug 25, 2025
Albert E. Rhein, Sr., age 93, passed peacefully in Lakewood, CO, on August 25, 2025.
He touched many lives with his love, wisdom, humor, and unwavering spirit of perseverance. He was a passionate husband, father, and grandfather. His love and devotion to his spouse, children, and grandchildren were his driving force for living. He would light up with joy when surrounded...
Donald Keith Derks
Aug 24, 2025
Donald Keith Derks, 95, of Westminster, Colorado, entered his heavenly home on August 24, 2025, surrounded by his family.
Born February 5, 1930, to Pearl (Haley) and Peter Wendell Derks, Keith was the youngest of six children and grew up with two brothers, Lynn and Darrell and three sisters, Madeline, Wanda, and Thelma, all of whom preceded him in death. After...
Claudia Suko Flohr
Aug 23, 2025
Claudia Suko Flohr, age 75, passed away in Hospice Care at the Life Care Center of Littleton, Colorado on August 23, 2025 after a long hard battle with cancer. She was born on May 10, 1950 in Jamestown, North Dakota where she graduated from Jamestown High School and went on to earn her Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and subsequently a...
Alec Francis Newman
Aug 23, 2025
Alec was born in Clovis, New Mexico on August 18, 1997 to Kimberly Schall and Gregory Newman.
Alec was truly the kindest soul you could meet. Whether you were a family member, friend, or total stranger, he could find a way to brighten your day with a funny joke or fun conversation.
Alec was a student at Liberty High School from 2012-2016....
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