Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Joseph Simon Golaszewski
Jul 17, 2026
Joseph Simon Golaszewski—poet and beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend to nearly everyone he met—passed away on Friday, July 17, just as the sun slipped behind Colorado’s Rocky Mountains. He was surrounded by nearly all of his family.
Joseph grew up on the South Side of Chicago and joined the United States Air Force as a young man. During his first...
Edwin "Ed" Joseph Pittock
Jul 17, 2026
Entrepreneur and lifelong Colorado resident Edwin "Ed" Joseph Pittock passed away on July 17, 2026, at the age of 83.
Ed graduated from high school in Manitou Springs, Colorado, and went on to earn his Bachelor of Arts in Distributive Education from the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley in 1965 where he had a standout athletic career as quarterback.
Ed built...
James Edward Zalanka
Jul 17, 2026
Jim lived a full life and passed away in Aurora CO after a lengthy illness. He was born in Biloxi MS on April 23, 1951.
Jim’s many hobbies and interests included planes, cars, travel, and history. He was a mechanical savant and aviation enthusiast. He was the type of man that could fix anything.
He enjoyed lively discussions on world events, politics,...
Lorraine Marie Niemi
Jul 17, 2026
Lorraine Mars was born on August 17, 1937, in Calumet, MI. She moved to Detroit after high school to pursue a career in administrative services, in which she had a long, successful career with a variety of prestigious companies. While in Detroit, she met, and in 1959, married Arne Niemi. After their first two children were born they moved to...
Stephen Michael Lutes
Jul 16, 2026
Stephen Michael Lutes, age 53, passed away on July 16, 2026, after a valiant and courageous battle with chondrosarcoma. Born October 6, 1972, in Denver, Colorado, Steve lived a life filled with love, laughter, adventure, family, friendship, and an unmistakable ability to make everyone around him feel special.
Steve grew up in Arvada, Colorado, until his family moved to Lombard, Illinois,...
Dudley Robert Seifert
Jul 16, 2026
Dudley Seifert: Elite Swimmer, World-Renowned Geophysicist, and potentially the most interesting man you may have ever met....
Dudley Robert Seifert, an iconic figure in Brighton aquatics, an exceptional athlete, globally respected geophysicist, and our beloved dad, granddad, and husband, has passed away. He was 88.
He leaves behind a remarkable legacy that bridged the worlds of elite competitive college sport and international...
Nancy Merbach
Jul 16, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved sister, Nancy Merbach, who passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday afternoon, July 16, in Centennial, Colorado. Nancy was a brilliant, compassionate, and thoughtful woman whose gentle spirit touched everyone fortunate enough to know her. She possessed a remarkable intellect, a warm sense of humor, and...
James "Jim" W. Johnson
Jul 16, 2026
James “Jim” W. Johnson, 73, of Centennial, Colorado, passed away at his home on July 16, 2026.
Jim was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. If you knew Jim, you knew he never met a stranger. In fact, his family often joked that he could make friends with a rock. Whether he was striking up a conversation with...
Kirtley "Kirt" Othello Madsen
Jul 16, 2026
Kirtley Othello Madsen passed away on July 16, 2026, in Littleton, Colorado. He was nearly 84 years young, and was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, stepfather, stepgrandfather, brother, uncle, and friend.
Kirt was born in the small town of Salina, Utah, on August 4, 1942, to Henry Othello and Lawrean Jensen Madsen. A proud Sevier County boy, he spent his youth...
John Felix Sarmiento Sr
Jul 15, 2026
In Loving Memory of John Felix Sarmiento, Sr.
John Felix Sarmiento, Sr., passed away peacefully on July 15, 2026, at the age of 78. He was born on May 16, 1948, in Florence, Colorado, where his life’s journey began.
John met the love of his life, Patricia, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Together they built a life centered on love, commitment, and family....
Richard Alan Jagodzinski
Jul 15, 2026
Live by living! Richard “Rick” Alan Jagodzinski, age 69, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at home in Littleton, CO on July 15, 2026. Rick is survived by his wife, Patricia “Patty”, and his two sons, Patrick of Littleton, CO, and Connor of Cape Girardeau, MO. He is also survived by 4 brothers, 2 sisters, 4 sisters-in-law, multiple nieces,...
Angelina Schultz
Jul 15, 2026
Beloved mother, Angie Schultz, passed away peacefully on July 15th 2026 at the age of 62. She was the heart of our family and a true source of endless love, laughter, and strength.
Born and raised in Denver, Colorado, Angie was known for her incredible will and strength. She found her greatest joy in the simple things in life, especially her...
Juan "Leroy" Trujillo
Jul 15, 2026
Juan “Leroy” Epifanio Trujillo was born to his parents, Eva Padilla and Moises Trujillo on August 24, 1946, in Fort Collins, Colorado. He was one of six children born in the family and was raised with his siblings, Imogene, Jose “Joe”, Antonio “Tony”, Mary Anne and Albert. Leroy was remembered by his siblings as handsome, often compared to Elvis Presley...
Debbie Sue Gutierez
Jul 14, 2026
Debbie Sue Gutierez, age 62, passed away on July 14, 2026. Born on August 17, 1963, Debbie was a caring mother, grandmother, and friend, remembered for her warmth and sense of humor.
Debbie loved the changing seasons, especially fall. She was a good friend to those who knew her and had a way of turning coworkers into family, building friendships that...
Marlin Day Cwach
Jul 14, 2026
Marlin Day Cwach, born Eunice Marlin Day on January 7, 1939, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2026.
She married Emil Ernest Cwach in August of 1960. Known throughout her life simply as Marlin, she later legally changed her name to Marlin Day Cwach.
Marlin devoted her life to the people and pursuits she cherished most. She had an abiding love for...
Sally Osborne
Jul 14, 2026
Sally Osborne 1939-2026
Sally Osborne lived a life full of laughter, generosity, and love. Born in 1939, she grew up in Michigan with her parents and brother, and it was there she first learned the value of family. After graduating from Alma College, she married her sweetheart, Thomas Osborne, beginning a partnership that would last a lifetime. Together they raised three...
Shawn Timmothy Lopez
Jul 14, 2026
Shawn Timmothy Lopez, 48, passed away at his home in Littleton, Colorado, with his beloved wife by his side.
He is survived by his loving wife, Desiree; his daughters, Julissa, Aliccia, and Senia; his sons, Carlito and Antonio; and his four cherished grandchildren, all of whom brought him immense joy.
Shawn had a passion for car shows and lowriders. Whenever he spotted...
Ralph Ernest Dittman
Jul 13, 2026
Ralph Ernest Dittman passed away on July 13, 2026, in Denver, Colorado, after a long and valiant battle with Parkinson’s Disease. He was surrounded by his loving wife and daughters.
Ralph was born on January 13, 1947, in Baytown, Texas, to Ruth Beatrice Allen Dittman and Henry “Pelly” Dittman. As his mother liked to say, “If he’d been the first, he...
Douglas Grant Solt
Jul 13, 2026
Douglas Grant Solt was born on December 6, 1933, to Clarence and Thelma Solt in Jermyn, Pennsylvania, and passed away on July 13, 2026, at the age of 92. He grew up across the street from his grandparents and his uncles, John and Chester, helping them with farming, chores, and milking cows. As he grew older, he worked with his...
Margaret "Peggy" Ferguson
Jul 13, 2026
Margaret “Peggy” Elizabeth Ferguson, 94, recently of Lakewood, Colorado, and formerly of Hernando, Florida, passed away on July 13, 2026, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She lived a long and full life marked by kindness, humor, strength, and a deep love for the people around her.
Born in 1931, in Cranleigh, Surrey, England, Margaret was the daughter of Ruth...
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