Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Mar 7, 2025

Mar 7, 2025

John Forrest Fisher, better known as “Fish,” swam into the great beyond on March 7, 2025, at Swedish Hospital in Denver, Colorado. Born on August 21, 1947, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Fish was the proud son of Forrest Charles Fisher and Doris Helen Fisher. 

After earning a B.A. from Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas, Fish kicked off his career as...

Mar 7, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of James Martin Vestal, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and proud retired Air Force veteran. He passed away peacefully on March 7, 2025, in Aurora, Colorado, holding the hand of his cherished wife of 66 years.

Born on April 4, 1935, in Damascus, Virginia, James served our country with honor...

Mar 7, 2025

Joseph S. Flierl, life-time Colorado resident and 34-year educator died March 7, 2025.

Joseph S. Flierl (Joe), a native Coloradoan, age 95 of Littleton, CO passed to eternal life on March 7, 2025 after a long period with dementia and other complications. He was the son of Simon H. Flierl, a native of Castle Rock, CO and Irene E. Coressel Flierl,...

Mar 6, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Cathy Dixon on March 6, 2025. Cathy was an exceptional person and a highly accomplished attorney.

Cathy made significant contributions throughout her career. After working with two Federal Judges after law school, she joined the Department of Justice and Securities and Exchange Commission for two decades. She was a Partner...

Mar 6, 2025

Ernest (Ernie) Garcia, 89, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2025 at Hyland Hills Memory Care in Westminster, Colorado. He was the beloved husband of Ruby McGrath, to whom he was married to for just over 70 years.

Born in Walsenburg, Colorado to Ernest Rollins Garcia and Tomasita Sandoval Garcia. His father Ernest, a second-generation coal miner made the decision to...

Mar 6, 2025

In Loving Memory of Emmalee (Alex) Johnson

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Emmalee (Alex) Johnson, who left us far too soon at the age of 17. A gifted artist, who found joy in expressing himself through drawing and creating worlds filled with beauty and imagination. Alex excelled academically, always eager to learn and inspire those around him with...

Mar 6, 2025

Beverly Jean Walter, age 82, died in her home in Littleton, CO on March 6, 2025. She is survived by her husband, Larry, their son, Fred Walter and his wife, Lynne, of Parrish, FL, her daughter, Sheryl Buzbee and her husband, Don, of Littleton, CO, and her daughter, Dawn Conway and her husband, Mike, of Highlands Ranch, CO. She had...

Mar 6, 2025

Donnie L. Coscarella, 89, of Denver, passed away March 6, 2025. He is survived by his loving wife, Shirley; their two sons: Michael and Scott (Olympia) and grandson, Nicholas. 

Donnie served in the US Army towards the end of the Korean War. He was a 40 year member of Plumber's Local #3. Donnie was Forman of the Plumbing Maintenance Denver Public...

Mar 6, 2025

Robert “Bob” Jones, 85, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on March 6, 2025.

Bob was born in Wausau, Wisconsin, in the spring of 1939. He graduated from Iowa State University with an industrial engineering degree. He fulfilled an Army ROTC obligation and became an officer in the Army. Bob completed airborne training before being transferred to France, where he became...

Mar 6, 2025

Born in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. A proud “Yooper”, she loved to tell stories of living on the island year round, enjoying fun summers with the cottagers who arrived every year and taking the dog sled across the lake in winter to travel to school. She and her parents eventually moved to Detroit, where she became a big sister to...

Mar 6, 2025

Linda Shomshor, age 81, passed away unexpectedly at home on March 6, 2025. Linda was born on June 1, 1943 in Stockton California, daughter to Joseph and June Guzman.

Linda was preceded in death by her husband William of 38 years, parents Joseph, June, and brother Robert.

Linda is survived by two sons and a daughter-in-law, William (Donna), and Mark, five grandchildren,...

Mar 6, 2025

Robert Anthony Udell, 54 of San Diego, California was born to his parents, Donetta “Donni” Walker and Jack Udell on “Mother’s Day” May 10, 1970. Robby received his formal education in Smithfield, Utah where he attended Sky View High School.

Robby was such a delight to others and embraced life to his full capacity. He loved everyone unconditionally and treated everyone...

Mar 5, 2025

Mathew Peter Gere passed away on March 5, 2025 at the age of 48 surrounded by friends and family. Mathew was born on August 4, 1976 in Colorado and was a longtime resident of Lakewood. Most of his career was centered around cars and the parts to make them run. He loved his dad’s street rods especially the rod runs...

Mar 5, 2025

Tierney Marie Denke, 16, of Thornton, Colorado, passed away March 5, 2025, following a brief, unexpected illness.

Tierney was born October 8, 2008, in Brighton, Colo., to Kevin and Malisa Denke. From even a young age, her spirit and love of life was evident in everything she did. She started gymnastics at the age of 8 and spent several years at...

Mar 5, 2025

Janet Marie Darling, age 73, died at Northern Suburban Medical Center on March 5, 2025 after a brief illness.

Janet was born on July 23, 1951, in Phoenix, Arizona. She was the first of nine children born to Margaret (Lamansky) Darling and Barton L. Darling, Jr. Growing up in a military family, Jan lived in five different states, including Colorado, California,...

Mar 5, 2025

On March 5, 2025, JoAnn Stransky, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, ran to the outstretched and awaiting arms of Jesus after a brief and spiritually heroic battle with illness.

JoAnn was born on January 27, 1936, in Yankton, South Dakota, the fourth child of Edward and Helen Hacecky. Along with her siblings Alvin (Grace), Robin (Virginia), Betty (Herb Hunhoff,...

Mar 4, 2025

Elisabeth Susan Duran passed away at home on March 4, 2025, at the age of 62. She was born on March 26, 1962 to Roy and Betty Duran and grew up in Vista, California with her sisters Gillian, Valerie and Sarah. While there, she met and married her high school sweetheart, Christopher Esch.

Elisabeth was preceded in death by her father,...

Mar 4, 2025

Maria Inez Yslas was born on December 12, 1953, in Brighton, Colorado, to Jose Santos Yslas and Esther Rodriguez Enriquez. She excelled in school, enjoying both her academic studies and playing volleyball. Another of her passions was music, which she expressed through playing the clarinet, piano, and organ. The organ, in particular, became her preferred instrument. As a high schooler,...

Mar 3, 2025

Tom J Farer, a prominent scholar and university administrator in the field of human rights and international law, passed away peacefully on March 3rd in his Littleton, Colorado home. Tom’s career spanned six decades. He taught his last course at University of Denver’s Josef Korbel School of International Studies last Spring, before retiring at the age of 89. At his...