Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Judith Elaine Petty
Apr 6, 2026
Judith Elaine Petty was born on September 11, 1954, in Denver, Colorado, to Joseph Thomas Neel and Bertha Antoinette Neel (née Sandberg).
Judy loved spending time with her grandchildren, reading, and attending family events. She was the best fisherman. She created the best stories. She was the biggest kid in the whole family. She could make anything fun and memorable.
Over the...
Joan Irene Trembath
Apr 6, 2026
Joan Irene Trembath, 82, of Lakewood, passed away April 6, 2026. She was born on September 30, 1943 in Denver, Colorado. She is preceded in death by her husband, George Trembath. She is survived by her son Brian (Tracey); her grandchildren Cole, Blake, Dillon, and Morgan; her three siblings and many nieces, nephews, and dear friends.
Joan spent her early years...
Ellen Marie Gwynn
Apr 6, 2026
Ellen Marie Gwynn, 74, passed away April 6, 2026 in Johnstown, CO.
She was born Feb 05, 1952 in Racine, WI to the late Robert and Margaret Olesen. She was a member of St. Mary Magdalene Episcopal Church, Boulder.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Robert Harold Olesen and Margaret Louise Auterman Olesen and her husband, William F. Gwynn.
Ellen is...
Joyce Marie Testerman
Apr 5, 2026
Joyce Marie Testerman (née Johnson), 82, of Centennial, Colorado, passed away from an arterial aneurysm. She died peacefully in the hospital in the early hours of Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026, surrounded by family members.
Joyce was born in Denver, Colorado on October 2, 1943. A blessed but somewhat late surprise to Elmer W. and Lillian M. Johnson (née Nelson). She...
Luisamelina Rocha Caraveo
Apr 5, 2026
Luisamelina Rocha Caraveo, lovingly known by all as “La Nueva,” passed away on April 5, 2026, in Arvada, Colorado, at the age of 25.
La Nueva was born on September 6, 2000, in Denver, Colorado, where she was also raised and built a life full of love, laughter, and purpose. She graduated from the University of Colorado Denver with a bachelor’s...
Gail Fairbanks Russell
Apr 5, 2026
Gail Fairbanks Russell died peacefully in Centennial, Colorado, surrounded by love. She was 80.
Gail was born in Springfield, Massachusetts in 1945. She was raised by Alexander and Winifred Russell and later Evelyn Caswell Russell. She spent her early years between Springfield and Longmeadow and graduated from Longmeadow High School in 1964. After high school, she earned her Associates Degree and...
Dustin Daniel Hammes
Apr 5, 2026
Dustin Hammes, 41, of Denver, died on April 5, 2026. He was born in October of 1984 in Garden City, Kansas.
Dustin graduated from Urbandale High School in Des Moines, Iowa. He went on to earn a Bachelor’s degree at the University of Iowa. He was an avid woodworker and talented musician, known for his technical skill and craftsmanship in both...
Norman W. Kair
Apr 5, 2026
Norman Willadsen Kair, 96, a longtime resident of Aurora, Colorado, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2026, at an assisted living care facility in Golden, Colorado.
Born on November 26, 1929, in Newell, Iowa, Norman proudly served his country in the United States Air Force from 1948 to 1963, attaining the rank of Technical Sergeant. He served across the United States...
Susie May Carroll (Maddox)
Apr 5, 2026
Susie Carroll, born May 14, 1945, passed on Sunday, April 5, 2026. She is preceded in death by her parents, Chetford “Chet” and Chloe Maddox; her brothers, Jim and Darrell Maddox; and her sisters, Norma “Teets” McWilliams, Nadean Kindell, and Reva Musselmann. She is survived by her husband, Daniel Carroll; her son, Steven Carroll (Sinuon); her daughter, Christina Carroll; and...
Evangeline "Bengie" Velasquez
Apr 5, 2026
With heavy hearts, we remember, Evangeline “Bengie” Velasquez, a faithful and loving woman whose life was filled with devotion, strength, and simple joys.
Born on February 22, 1940, in New Mexico to Jesus and Carolina Duran, Bengie was raised with strong values rooted in faith, family, and resilience. These values became the foundation of the life she built and the legacy...
Leroy Andrew Twarogowski
Apr 4, 2026
Leroy Andrew Twarogowski, of Denver, Colorado, passed away peacefully on April 4th, leaving behind a legacy as a dedicated art educator and a life defined by family, art, and a lifelong commitment to never take anything too seriously.
Born on September 12, 1937, in Chicago, Illinois, Leroy was the son of Thomas (“Timbo”) E. Twarogowski and Eleanore H. (Kokoszka) Twarogowski, both...
Robert F. Hansen Jr.
Apr 3, 2026
Robert F. Hansen Jr.
(“Bob,” “Mr. H,” “H,” and lovingly called “Pete” by his family)
Robert F. Hansen Jr. was born October 9, 1945, and died April 3, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Virginia Hansen, both WWII veterans. He is survived by his sister, Patricia Hansen (Gilbert, Arizona), and former wife, Nan Webster (Lincoln, Nebraska). Bob...
Roger P. Vacco
Apr 3, 2026
Roger P. Vacco, 81, passed away on April 3, 2026, in Littleton, CO. Born to the late Mary and Pasquale Vacco, he grew up in Bridgeport, CT with his brother Richard. He attended Central High School where he met his future wife, Ellen Dorkin. From there Roger attended Yale University on a full scholarship. On June 16, 1966, he and...
Madeline "Lynne" MacDonald
Apr 3, 2026
Madeline MacDonald — known to everyone who loved her simply as Lynne — was born on Halloween, a date that suited her perfectly. She had a dry wit, a sharp eye, and a quiet presence that you noticed most when it was gone. Born in New York to Walter (WW2 Veteran) and Julia Koski, she grew up on Shelly Lane:...
Karl Darrell Funk
Apr 3, 2026
Karl Darrell Funk passed away peacefully on April 3rd following a courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis and most recently Hodgkins Lymphoma. He spent his final weeks at home in the company of loved ones. Born on September 21, 1955, Karl was known for his dedication, resilience, and commitment to family and friends.
He is survived by his wife, Dian Funk; his...
Richard Lee Millsapps
Apr 3, 2026
Richard Lee Millsapps was born on Saturday, February 10, 1945. He was born at home at 3000 S Wyandot, Englewood Colorado. He was the eighth child of Virgel Siddie Millsapps and Permelia Ellen Hanna Millsapps.
Richard attended College View Elementary and Sheridan High School in Sheridan, Colorado. In October 1965 he joined the United States Coast Guard. He attended basic training...
Thomas Jeffrey McCaa
Apr 3, 2026
Thomas Jeffrey McCaa, deeply loved husband, father, grandfather, and member of the community, passed away at the age of 81 on April 3, 2026 surrounded by his family.
Jeff was born in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania on July 17, 1944 to William Donald McCaa Sr. and Veronica Claire McCaa. In 1958, the family, including his brother William Donald McCaa Jr., moved to Kansas...
Dennis Era Rhoades
Apr 2, 2026
Dennis Era Rhoades, beloved husband, father, grandfather, friend, and celebrated master pastelist, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2026 at the age of 86.
Born on January 20, 1940 in Ashland, Kansas to parents Virgil Winston Rhoades and Clara Christine (Clydie) Ellsworth. He and his family lived in several towns within Kansas before finally settling down in Mulvane, where he met...
Lawrence J. Hidalgo
Apr 2, 2026
Lawrence James Hidalgo, aged 74, passed away April 2, 2026 at Presbyterian St. Luke’s Hospital in Denver, Colorado.
He was born on September 22, 1951, in Denver to the late Max and Rita Hidalgo.
A man of strong work ethic and deep creativity, Larry—or “Dogman” to those who knew him best—was a devoted friend and talented artist. His career was defined by...
Virginia Mae Benvenuti
2026
Virginia Mae Benvenuti, known as “Gini” to her friends and “Mimi” to her grandchildren, has made her transition to Heaven at the age of 88. Although the loss of her physical presence takes our breath away at times, we find comfort in knowing that Heaven has gained the most amazing guardian angel.
Virginia was preceded in death by her beloved parents,...
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