Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Teresa "Terry" Ann Spindler
Jul 12, 2026
In Loving Memory of Teresa Ann "Terry" Spindler
If you knew her as a child or a member of her family, she was Terry Ann. If you knew her as a friend, she was Teresa A. If you knew her in the 1990s, you probably called her TAB. To her co-workers, nieces and nephews, and so many dear friends, she was...
Robert Westley Parsons
Jul 12, 2026
Robert (Bob) Parsons passed away peacefully on July 12, 2026. He was 91 years old. He was born in Westley, California on June 17,1935 to Willis and Freda Parsons. He was the youngest of three boys. Shortly after he was born his parents returned the family to Raydon, Oklahoma where he attended school until he enlisted in the U.S. Navy....
Martin Ignacio Riley
Jul 12, 2026
Martin Riley was born on February 1, 1943, in Denver, Colorado, where he spent all 83 years of his life.Martin was the beloved son of Robert and Martha Riley, the oldest of four children, and a protective brother to Berta, Ronnie, and Sylvia.For 63 years, he shared a loving marriage with his wife, Virginia. Together they built a family, raising...
Nancy Jane Baller
Jul 12, 2026
Nancy Jane Bray Baller, 84, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2026, surrounded by the love of her husband, Charles, and their children at her home in Castle Pines, Colorado.
During her distinguished teaching career in Colorado and Iowa, Nancy touched and enriched the lives of thousands of elementary schoolchildren. A gifted, dedicated, and deeply loved educator, she spent 32 years...
Christopher Robert Henderson
Jul 12, 2026
Christopher Robert Henderson, age 56, was born and raised in Colorado. Born November 26, 1969 and passed away July 12, 2026.
The last school he attended was the University of Nebraska Kearney, where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Aviation Comprehensive. He worked for American Airlines for the last 26 years, with his last position being Compliance Coordinator.
Chris valued Family, Friends...
Stephen Andrew Rangel
Jul 12, 2026
Stephen Andrew Rangel, 62, died unexpectedly at his home on the morning of July 12, 2026 in Conifer, Colorado.
He was born in Denver on June 5th, 1964 to Shirley and Robert Rangel. Steve graduated from Thornton High School before going on to study political science at the University of Colorado Boulder, graduating in 1986. His military career began with Air...
James "Jim" Bowman
Jul 12, 2026
James Dale (Jim) Bowman, 83, joined our Lord on July 12th, 2026. Jim was born in Baltimore, Maryland on October 15, 1942 to Walter Samuel Bowman and Ruth (Houtz) Bowman. Jim attended technical school that gave him the opportunity to work for Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab in Maryland as a precision sheet metal mechanic for many years. Jim enjoyed many...
Kay Eileen Long
Jul 12, 2026
Kay was born in Madrid, Nebraska and until the age of 10 lived on a ranch with no electricity. The family settled in Wauneta, Nebraska. Kay attended boarding school from the age of 14 at St. Patrick's Academy in Sidney, NE which she had very fond memories of. After graduation in 1953, she moved to Denver where she went to...
John Frederick Schuessler
Jul 11, 2026
John Schuessler, 93, was born on May 27, 1933 in Jacksonville, Illinois and passed away on July 11, 2026 in Denver, Colorado, in his home surrounded by family.
John was raised by his grandparents Frederick and Ida Schuessler in Decatur, Illinois until the age of 12. As a boy, he enjoyed fishing and spending time outdoors. John was always interested in...
Jeffrey William Foss
Jul 11, 2026
Jeffrey William Foss
March 20, 1971 – July 11, 2026
Jeff Foss went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 11, passing suddenly and unexpectedly at the age of 55. A devoted husband, father, son, and friend, Jeff lived a life marked by generosity, humility, and steadfast faith.
Born in Galesburg, Illinois, Jeff moved to Colorado at age two and grew...
Allen R. Curry
Jul 11, 2026
Allen R. Curry, 79, of Aurora, Colorado, died peacefully at home on July 11, 2026. Born in Atlanta, Georgia on August 13, 1946, he was the son of the late Albert and the late Frances Curry. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Dorothy E. Curry, daughter Morgan K. Lyman and son-in-law, Gary Lyman; son, Alexander S. Curry...
Judith Ann "Judy" Holladay
Jul 11, 2026
Judith Ann Holladay, lovingly known as Judy to her family and friends, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2026, at Pine Grove Crossing in Parker, Colorado, after a long and courageous battle with dementia. She was 77 years old. Surrounded by the love of her family, Judy left this world knowing she was deeply cherished.
Judy was born on January 5,...
Aristide J. Nasious
Jul 11, 2026
Arístides "Art" Nasious, a man defined by courage, enterprise, and a deep devotion to family and community, passed away peacefully.
His monumental journey began as a young man when he immigrated to the United States from his birthplace in Lithovounia, Tripoli, Greece, alongside his beloved brother, Gus. Traveling directly to Salida, Colorado, they were welcomed and nurtured by their aunt and...
Rick Ready
Jul 10, 2026
Rick Ready was born on May 21, 1962 in Canon City, Colorado and passed away unexpectedly on July 10, 2026 in Morrison, Colorado.
Rick was a proud Colorado native and lifelong state resident who loved his hometown of Cañon City and the community that helped shape him. He was a graduate of the Canon City High School class of 1980. He...
Kennis McKinley English
Jul 10, 2026
Kennis McKinley English passed away peacefully of natural causes in Aurora, Colorado on July 10, 2026, at the age of 88.
Born on February 3, 1938, in Trinity, Texas to his mother, Hattie Lee English and father, Kennis McKinley English, the junior Kennis grew up in Phoenix, Arizona. In 1955, at just 17 years old, he enlisted in the United States...
Amy Lea Evans
Jul 10, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Amy Lea Evans. At the age of 47, Amy left this world peacefully on July 10, 2026, at Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital in Lakewood, Colorado, surrounded by the warmth and love of her family.
Amy was the daughter of Nancy Alexander and Neal Von Ahsen. Those who knew Amy will...
Doris Elaine Kirkpatrick
Jul 10, 2026
With profound sadness and deep gratitude for a life well lived, we announce the passing of Doris Elaine (Schramek) Kirkpatrick, 75, of Brighton, CO, who passed away peacefully on July 10, 2026. Doris was born on January 27, 1951, in Hemingford, NE, the youngest daughter of Joseph and Mabel (Fendrich) Schramek.
She grew up on a farm near Hemingford, NE, and...
Isaac Shea O'Kelly
Jul 10, 2026
Isaac Shea O’Kelly was born on November 19, 1998 in Denver, Colorado. He was brought home to Evergreen by his parents Edward and Natalie O’Kelly. He passed peacefully at his Evergreen home on July 10, 2026 with his parents and brother by his side. He was 27 years old and had battled cancer courageously for eight years. As a toddler,...
Laurie Marie Schwartz
Jul 9, 2026
Celebrating the Life of Laurie Schwartz
July 18, 1963 – July 9, 2026
Born in Grosse Pointe, Michigan. Graduated from Bethel Park High School was part of ROTC and the Color Guard. Attended McNeese State University in Lake Charles, Louisiana which is where she met John.
Laurie Schwartz, a beautiful soul, fierce protector, and a true warrior in life, went to be with...
Barbara Ritz
2026
Mom was born in Trinidad, CO, to Agnes (Peggy) and Francis O’Rourke. She grew up in Walsenburg, CO, alongside her older sister, Agnes, and younger sister, Mary. After graduating from St. Mary’s High School, she attended Mount Saint Scholastica College in Atchison, Kansas, where she earned her degree in Biology. She then worked as a medical technologist at the State...
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