Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Elizabeth "Liz" R. Cohen
Dec 19, 2023
Elizabeth Louise Robinson Cohen (Liz), beloved wife of Edward (1931-2018), and mother of Sara and Michael, peacefully passed away on December 19, 2023 at 88.
Liz was born in Chicago to James and Elizabeth Robinson (Bondy), She grew up in Chicago, attending high school and college at the University of Chicago, and there obtained her Master’s degree in Clinical Social...
Theresa "Teri" Russell
Dec 18, 2023
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Theresa “Teri” Russell on December 18, 2023. She peacefully left this world at her home, surrounded by her family. Teri’s departure leaves a void in the hearts of those who held her dear. Teri will be remembered as a beloved daughter to William and Catherine Russell, born on January...
Joyce Whitham Spencer
Dec 18, 2023
Joyce Whitham Spencer passed away, peacefully on December 18, 2023 at the age of 91, at Golden Pond Retirement Community in Golden CO. Joyce will be remembered by all, as a kind soul with a ready smile and a zest for adventure. When presented with a challenge, she was always willing to accept it, and make it work for her....
Dianne Marie Ritchey
Dec 18, 2023
Dianne Marie Ritchey was born in Denver, Colorado on March 25, 1946. She was the middle child of a big mostly Italian family, two older siblings, Bob and Judy, and two younger siblings, Dena and Duane.Dianne graduated from Alameda High School but not before meeting Michael Thomas Ritchey, who went by Tom, at a New Year's Eve Party in 1963....
Melvin Martin DeLeon, Sr.
Dec 18, 2023
Melvin Martin DeLeon, Sr., 73, passed away on December 18th in the comfort of his home with his children, grandchildren and sister by his side.
Husband of the late Juliana; father to Melvin (Cheri) Jr., the late Julian (Carrie) and Heather (Camillo) Sisneros, Jr.
Grandfather to Aaron, Devin, Camillo III, Darius, Tirzah, Jovan and Briseis. Great-grandfather to Xania, Bryson,...
Cindy Lou Horton
Dec 18, 2023
Cindy Lou Horton died unexpectedly in her sleep at home December 18, 2023 shortly after her sixty third birthday.
She was born Cindy Lou Pieper on December 5, 1960 to Mairl and Mary Lou Pieper in Denver, Colorado. She was the only daughter with four older brothers, two of which molested her through much of her teen years.
She graduated...
Dr. G. Grant Gehring
Dec 18, 2023
Dr. G. Grant Gehring, 79, died on December 18th 2023, surrounded by his children. He was welcomed to heaven by his family, friends and loved ones who preceded him in death with open arms and a Manhattan in hand.
Grant was born in Yankton, South Dakota on February 2, 1944. He was raised by a single mother and became an...
Rosemary Bode
Dec 18, 2023
Rosemary was born Jan. 21, 1937, to Olive and Forrest Edmondson in Denver, CO. Through a series of unfortunate events, she entered an orphanage where she lived for about two years, and was then adopted by Jessie Pearl and Orville Lee Gose from Longmont, CO. This experience was the foundation of Rosemary’s view of being present for her family.
She loved...
Joanne Alice Wells
Dec 17, 2023
Joanne lived a life of integrity, compassion and joy. She touched the lives of many with her kindness and wisdom. A devoted wife and friend, she leaves behind a legacy of cherished memories that will be forever carried in the hearts of those left behind. She was preceded in death by her husband Billy Wells. May she rest in eternal...
Dennis S. Greene
Dec 17, 2023
Dennis S. Greene was born December 7, 1935, in New York City to William M. Greene and Rita E. Venn. He grew up in Queens, NY and the surrounding area, graduating from Great Neck High School in 1953. He attended Cornell University, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Animal Husbandry. Later in life he earned a Master of Science degree in...
Bonnie Buddin
Dec 17, 2023
Bonnie Johns Buddin, 73, of Centennial, Colorado, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on December 17, 2023. She was born on July 8, 1950, in Rushford, Minnesota, to Donald and Alma (Rue) Johns. She grew up in rural Minnesota and graduated from Winona Senior High School in Winona, Minnesota. While in high school, she won the Minnesota State High School...
Peggy Hrouda
Dec 17, 2023
Peggy Hrouda, 58, passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2023 in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. She was born on Friday, May 21, 1965 to parents Anne Marie (McLaughlin) Coan and Leo Franklin Coan in Fremont, Nebraska.
Peggy worked as a Special Needs Educator at Slater Elementary within the Jefferson County School District. She took much pride in her work and enjoyed...
Stephen D. Linder
Dec 17, 2023
Stephen D. Linder, 79, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2023. Stephen was born on November 7, 1944, to the late Edward and Betty Linder. Stephen was preceded in death by his son Stephen E. Linder and is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Charmaine, his son Robert, his brothers Doug (Chandra) and Kevin (Mary) Linder, numerous nieces,...
Naijun Yang
Dec 17, 2023
Naijun Yang, age 78, passed away at St Joseph hospital in Denver, Colorado on Dec 17, 2023. He was born in Beijing, China and was the top graduate from Communication University of China. Upon graduation, he was assigned to work in Wuhan, Hubei, where he met and fell immediately in love with Shifang Zhou. They got married five years later...
Jason Michael Paulson
Dec 16, 2023
Jason Michael Paulson, 74, died peacefully of natural causes at his home in Denver, Colorado, on December 16, 2023.
Jason Paulson was born in Natrona County, Wyoming, at Memorial Hospital on August 18, 1949 to Alfred and Carol Dundas Paulson.
Jason graduated from Natrona County High School in Casper, WY, in 1967, the last all-city class of more than...
Douglas Ehrhardt
Dec 16, 2023
Douglas (Doug) Kenneth Ehrhardt of Grove, OK entered his eternal heavenly life on December 16, 2023, at the age of 79.
Born in San Fernando, California on March 24, 1944 to Ken and Mary Jane Ehrhardt, Doug grew up in the little town of Newhall, CA. After graduating from Willam S. Hart High School in 1962, he earned his...
Kristina Lynn Fabricius
Dec 16, 2023
Shoes…there were many! Clothes…even more! Handbags…one in every color and size! Jewelry…Oh Lord! Thank You Notes…enough to last years! Time to spend with a beautiful woman…taken away much too soon!
Kris came into this world June 27, 1969, in Kabul, Afghanistan weighing two pounds ten ounces. The world should have known then that she was a force to be reckoned...
Junying Wang
Dec 16, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of a beloved soul, Junying Wang, who departed from this world on December 16, 2023. She leaves behind a legacy of love and warmth that will forever be etched in the hearts of those who were fortunate enough to know her.
Jinyun is survived by her devoted husband, Chuanjiao...
John Ortiz
Dec 16, 2023
John Ortiz, age 85, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2023, in Littleton, Colorado. He was born May 16, 1938, in Holly, Colorado. John lived a fulfilling life of strength and spirit as a husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend.
John proudly served in the United States Army from 1955 to 1959, where he saw Alaska, Greenland, and other parts...
Clinton Dale Jackson
Dec 16, 2023
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