Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Linda Schroth
Jun 5, 2025
Linda Schroth, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2025, at the age of 81. Born in Bennett, Colorado, on October 27, 1943, Linda lived a life full of love, laughter, and cherished memories.
She married the love of her life, Wilbur Schroth, on July 29, 1962. Together, they built a beautiful life centered around family,...
Gary Heath
Jun 5, 2025
Gary Lee Heath, age 81, deeply loved and respected husband, father, grandpa, brother, teacher, veteran, and friend, passed away peacefully at home in Centennial on June 5, 2025, after a battle with lymphoma.
A Colorado native, born in Denver to Garnet Heath on May 19, 1944, he grew up in East Denver with his single mother and two brothers, Don &...
John Peter Putzstuck
Jun 4, 2025
John Putzstuck Sr., age 90, of Arvada, Colorado, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on March 2, 1935, on a farm near Laverne, Iowa.
John was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He went on to dedicate many years of service to the Rocky Mountain Arsenal and Rocky Flats.
John is survived by...
Mark Wayne Blatter
Jun 4, 2025
Mark W. Blatter, beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, cousin, uncle, and friend was called home on June 4, 2025 in New Castle, CO. He was born on August 5, 1961 in Denver, CO to Shirley Blatter (deceased) and Kenneth Blatter.
Mark grew up and attended schools in the Wheat Ridge and then in the Idaho Springs area. After completion of...
Mary Gloria Behunin
Jun 4, 2025
Mary Gloria Montrone Behunin
Mary Gloria Behunin, age 95, of Denver, Colorado was sent to her eternal home on June 4, 2025. She was born February 23, 1930, in Granger now renamed West Valley City, Utah, daughter of the late Giuseppe and Anna Castellano Montrone.
Mary was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, DeLon Thomas Behunin; her daughter, Gloria...
James McIlwee Hankins
Jun 3, 2025
James McIlwee Hankins, fondly known as Jim, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2025, at the age of 90, surrounded by his devoted children and grandchildren. Born in Washington, D.C., Jim was the only child of James McKenzie Hankins and Hattie Louise McIlwee. His family moved to Hartsville, South Carolina, in December 1941 and even then, his innate drive began...
Kevin Rugene Baird
Jun 3, 2025
With great sadness, we announce the passing of Kevin R. Baird, of Lakewood, Colorado, on June 3, 2025, at the age of 70.
Kevin was born in Burlington, Iowa, on February 9, 1955, the son of Malcolm and Verna Baird. He attended Burlington Community High School, graduating in 1973. He then attended the University of Iowa, graduating in 1977 with a...
Karol Ann Wozny
2025
Karol A. Wozny, 72, reunited with the love of her life on June 2, 2025. She was born on February 10, 1953 in Holyoke, Colorado. Her family eventually relocated to Longmont where she attended Longmont High School.
At the young age of 17, she fell in love with her true love, Ted Wozny. After an enchanting courtship, the two married in...
Robert "Bob" Lewis James
Jun 2, 2025
Robert Lewis James, known as Bob, passed away peacefully of natural causes on June 2, 2025, in South Jordan, Utah, at the age of 94.
Bob was born on December 2, 1930, in Atchison, Kansas, to Alice Aimes and Leon Alexander. He was raised in Farmington, New Mexico and married the love of his life, Thora Myril Lee, on May 16,...
Floyd Russell Matthies
Jun 1, 2025
Floyd was born to Henry and Dora Matthies on August 4,1933 and passed peacefully on June 1, 2025 at Swedish Hospital. He was 91 years and 10 months old. His parents had 9 children, and he was a twin brother to Loyd.
Floyd and Loyd volunteered in the Army from 1953 to 1955 and Floyd was honorably discharged as a private...
Carolyn Jeanne Griffin (CJ)
Jun 1, 2025
Carolyn Jeanne Griffin (CJ) went to be with our Lord on June 1, 2025 in Aurora, Colorado. She was born to G. Jean and Russell Mayer June 1950. She graduated from Jefferson High School in Edgewater, Colorado and studied music at Metropolitan State College. She is survived by, Richard Griffin, her high school sweetheart and husband of 56 years; daughter...
Ronald Richard Mase
Jun 1, 2025
Ronald (Ron) Richard Mase 80 of Denver, Colorado passed away June 1st. 2025. He was born January 18th. 1945 in Derry, Pennsylvania to Frank A. Mase Sr. and Maria “Kunsie” (D’Orazio) Mase.
Ron grew up in schools in Derry. After high school Ron served in the United States Army as a Military Police. He served in the Vietnam War. After the...
Inocrisencia Saligumba Tuburan
Jun 1, 2025
Inocrisencia was born in Marihatag, Surigao Del Sur, Philippines. She moved to Cebu City, Philippines and migrated to Colorado in June 1993. She has 8 children, 1 boy and 7 girls, 3 sons-in-law, 1 here in Denver, CO and 2 in Cebu City, Philippines.
For the last 20 years of her life after retiring, she devoted her time at her church,...
Barbara Jean Klein
Jun 1, 2025
Barbara Jean Klein passed away on June 1, 2025 at Rose Hospital. Barbara was born November 3, 1928 to Cornelius Lucy and Hazel Dellinger. Barbara graduated in 1946 from St. Joseph’s High School.
On September 11, 1954 she married William Jacob Klein Jr. at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church. They were married nearly 65 years until Bill’s passing in April...
Santiago Reyes Talamantes
Jun 1, 2025
Santiago Reyes Talamantes, 96, of Aurora, Colorado passed away at his home on June 1, 2025. He was born on January 14, 1929 to Juan and Maria Talamantes in Big Wells, Texas. He married Barbara Payne on June 21, 1952.
Santiago served his country and those around him throughout his lifetime. Enlisting in the Air Force in 1947, he served throughout...
Hans Henry Elsen
2025
Hans Henry Elsen, 94, of Greenwood Village (formerly Denver), CO, died in June of 2025. He was born in 1931 to Johann and Margarethe Elsen in New York, NY. He married Emma Louise Yonkons in 1956 and they had four children, Ronald (Karin) Elsen, Tim Elsen, Nancy Elsen and Judy (Vincent) Wolfe. He was honorably discharged after serving in the...
Arvetta Jeannette Hjelmstad
Jun 1, 2025
Arvetta Jeannette Hjelmstad of Littleton, Colorado passed away on June 1, 2025 at he age of 86. Her smile, positive attitude, quick wit, and compassion will be missed. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, and will be dearly missed by all including many other relatives and friends.
A Memorial Service honoring Arvetta's life will be held on Saturday, June...
Carol Burdick Leatherman
May 31, 2025
Carol Burdick Leatherman, age 79, died peacefully in her home on May 31, 2025. She was born in Washington, D.C. to Larry and Janet Burdick and spent her childhood in Wheatridge, CO where she attended Wheatridge High School. She started college at SMU and later transferred to the University of Colorado where she met the love of her life, Dennis....
Stewart Alvin Bliss
May 31, 2025
Stewart A. Bliss passed away on May 31, 2025, in Denver, Colorado. The son of Stewart and Inez Bliss, he was born in Birmingham, Alabama in 1933. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Shirley, his daughter Rebecca Bliss, his daughter Amy Bliss and son-in-law Marco Iacoella, his niece Anne Damon and her husband Jack Martin, and family...
Marcus Alexander Cole
May 31, 2025
Marcus Alexander Cole, age 18, of Loveland, Colorado, passed away on May 31, 2025. Born on August 7, 2006, in Thornton, Colorado, Marcus grew up in the communities of Denver, Thornton, and Elizabeth.
A 2024 graduate of Elizabeth High School, Marcus was a creative spirit with a fearless heart and a brilliant sense of humor. He carved a unique path as...
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