Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Mary Therese Otten
Jan 31, 2026
Mary Therese (Torri) Otten passed away peacefully on January 31, 2026. Mary was born in Seatonville, IL on April 6, 1931, the eldest sister to three younger brothers. As part of a big, extended Italian family, Mary practiced and honed traits she would carry with her throughout her life: no nonsense nature, quick wit, and a strong sense of family...
Roswitha M. Stonehocker
Jan 31, 2026
Roswitha Maria Stonehocker
April 7, 1936 – January 31, 2026
Roswitha "Rose" Maria Stonehocker, a woman of profound resilience, faith, and devotion to the land, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2026. Born on April 7, 1936, in the farming village of Rathmannsdorf, Germany, Rose’s early life was defined by both the deep roots of her heritage and the harrowing trials of...
Carol Cannon Vera
Jan 31, 2026
Carol Cannon Vera, born in Chicago, IL to Abram and Sylvia. She grew up in Park Ridge, IL as the youngest of three, with Jim and Meg. She showed early promise on her unicycle, but also was talented at cheerleading, horse riding, and hiking.
For college, she attended CU Boulder, where she met her husband Leo Paul. They were married in...
Elizabeth Ann Furry
Jan 31, 2026
Elizabeth Ann Furry, born on July 20, 1975, in Toledo, Ohio, departed this life on January 31, 2026, in Lone Tree, Colorado. At the age of 50, Elizabeth leaves a legacy of love and warmth that will forever be cherished by her family and friends.
Known as a devoted mother, she was the best mom in the world to her beloved...
John Clement Riley III
Jan 31, 2026
John (Jack) Clement Riley III was born on March 28, 1936, in Augusta, GA, to John C. Riley, Jr. and Kathleen Cuningham Riley. The family moved to Texas soon after his birth. He was a Texan at heart – having graduated from high school in Houston, from college at the University of Texas at Austin and from medical school at...
Neil Alan Mackie
Jan 30, 2026
Neil was born in 1936 in Chesapeake City, Maryland. He graduated from Central High School in Philadelphia before continuing his education at the University of Pennsylvania, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in 1958. He later received a second Bachelor of Science from St. Joseph’s College in 1960.
Neil entered Loyola Seminary with the intention of becoming a Jesuit priest, but...
Robert Zeiler
Jan 30, 2026
Robert “Bob” Zeiler, age 93, was called home by the Lord after a long and full life devoted to family, faith, hard work and fun.
Bob was born September 20, 1932 in Brighton Colorado, the fifth child of seven and the only boy to John Zeiler Jr. and Catherine (Geringer) Zeiler.
Bob met Nance in 1954 at Bob’s cousin and Nance’s best...
Kathleen Joanne Fischer
2026
Kathleen Fischer, 88, died January 29 in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. She was born in 1937 near Forest River, North Dakota, the daughter of Warren and Clara (Siverson) Poole.
Kathleen grew up on a farm with her seven siblings. She earned an undergraduate degree from the University of North Dakota and a masters degree in speech pathology from the University of Washington,...
Shirley Jean Carlin
Jan 29, 2026
Shirley Jean (Johnson) Carlin passed away January 29, 2026. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt and friend to many. She was born April 15, 1931 in Letcher, South Dakota, to Nello and Eloise Johnson. Shirley’s family were farmers in South Dakota and Washington State. Shirley preferred reading in the hay loft to chores around the farm. Before graduating...
Adele Joanne Salach
Jan 29, 2026
Adele Joanne Salach, nee Czyz, who was born in the Roseland neighborhood of Chicago on August 21, 1923, died peacefully in Denver on January 29, 2026, at 102 years of age. Adele was the daughter of August and Mary (Ziemniak) Czyz, both of whom were Polish immigrants to Chicago and who preceded her in death. Adele was the youngest of...
Donna Lynn Nead
Jan 28, 2026
Donna Lynn Nead, age 79, of Colorado Springs, Colorado, passed peacefully on January 28, 2026, in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, with her family by her side.
Donna was born in Nyack, New York, to the late Douglas and Dorothy Zabriskie. She grew up in Northvale, New Jersey, and later made her home in Marlboro, New York, before relocating to Colorado. She worked...
Mark Alan Striegnitz
Jan 28, 2026
Mark Alan Striegnitz, age 70, of Littleton, Colorado passed away peacefully on January 28, 2026, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Mark was born July 5, 1955, in Houston, Texas, and spent his early childhood in Gary, Indiana before moving to Denver, Colorado with his parents, Richard and Phyllis.
Mark attended Mapleton High School, participating in the school's track and cross-country...
Libby Wright
Jan 27, 2026
Libby Wright – A Life Well Lived – All 102 Years
Elizabeth “Libby” Wright passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord on January 27, 2026. Libby was born in Bay City, Michigan to James and Grace (Garrison) Miller and grew up in a family of four siblings: James, Don, Joyce, and Fred Miller. The family moved to Flint, MI during...
Dan Alden Giullian
Jan 27, 2026
Dan Alden Giullian was born on June 26, 1934, in Denver, Colorado to John Giullian, and Marie Shuey. He is survived by his wife Sally Eileen Giullian and their five children, Stephen Giullian (Karen Putnam), Marc Giullian (Marianne Harb), Jill Giullian, Paula Vernon (John Vernon), Jon Giullian, 14 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. Dan graduated from Wheat Ridge High School and...
Alexander Kent Mastro
Jan 27, 2026
Alexander Kent Mastro, 27, of Denver, passed away on January 27, 2026. He was born on April 1, 1998, in Denver, Colorado.
Alexander was known for his kind heart, humor and creativity. He brought joy to those around him through his warmth, generosity, and unwavering loyalty to the people he loved. Those who knew him will remember his smile, laugh, sense...
Deena Joyce Vachon
Jan 27, 2026
Deena Joyce Vachon, age 83, passed away at Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital in Wheat Ridge, Colorado on Tuesday, January 27th. Deena was born on May 8th, 1942, in Lewiston, Maine, and attended Burdette College with an associate’s degree. Deena married her high school sweetheart, Pat Vachon on June 30th, 1962. Deena was a home maker and did a great job...
Norman DeWayne Leo Shelton
Jan 26, 2026
Norman DeWayne Leo Shelton, born on August 18, 1934, age 91, died in his home in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, on January 26, 2026. Known for his kindness, curiosity, and passion for life, he served in the U.S. Air Force. He later graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. With his engineering knowledge and passion for...
Agnes Lenora Puga
Jan 26, 2026
Agnes Lenora Puga, age 92, of Littleton, Colorado, passed away Monday, January 26, 2026, following a short battle with esophageal cancer. Agnes was born on the family farm along the Republican River in Yuma County, Colorado on May 23, 1933, to the late William Joseph Scherrer and Helen Elizabeth (Mattingly) Scherrer. Agnes' childhood on the family farm in eastern Colorado...
Kevin Paul Cox
Jan 26, 2026
Kevin Paul Cox, age 63, passed away Monday, January 26, after a brief hospital stay following aserious accident. Kevin was born in Denver on August, 20, 1963.His family moved toCasper, Wyoming in 1967 and returned to Colorado, settling in Niwot, in 1972.Kevin was an avid golfer, playing as often as the weather and his schedule would allow.Aside from golf, Kevin...
Manuel Lorenzo Toledo
Jan 26, 2026
Manuel L. Toledo—a beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend—went home to be with the Lord on January 26, 2026, from the comfort of his home in Westminster, Colorado.
Manuel was born on February 3, 1962, in El Paso, Texas, to Socorro Toledo and the late Gregorio Toledo. From a young age, Manuel learned the value of hard work, faith,...
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