Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Larry Hal Crist

Larry Hal Crist

Jan 23, 2024

Larry Hal Crist, 76, husband, father, and friend, passed away January 23, 2024. He was born August 4, 1947, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Larry joined the Airforce Reserves in 1969 with a six year obligation.  He attended college briefly but as a loyal son, left college to assist his parents in the family vending business which he ultimately inherited and owned...

Ruth Ann Vail

Ruth Ann Vail

Jan 23, 2024

Ruth Ann (Myers) Vail, 90, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2024 in  Arvada, Colorado. She was born on June 17th, 1933 in Brooklyn, NY to Lester James Myers and Inez Ruth (Boyle) Myers.  

 

Ruth grew up in western New York.  She graduated from Medina High School in 1951 and went on to Buffalo State Teachers College. 

 

In the summer of...

Connie J. Heitman

Connie J. Heitman

Jan 23, 2024

CONNIE J HEITMAN- 82 passed away on January 23, 2024, at her home in Northglenn CO after several health issues. Her funeral service will be held this Saturday at Horan & McConaty 9998 Grant St, Thornton CO 80229 at 3 PM with viewing for immediate family member at 2 PM. Connie was born on December 31, 1941 in Nellis, West...

Jimmie Lou Bennett

Jimmie Lou Bennett

Jan 22, 2024

In loving memory of Jimmie Lou (Blassingame) Bennett, who passed away peacefully in Highlands Ranch, Colorado on Monday, January 22nd, 2024.

Born in Colorado City, Texas, Jimmie Lou lived a dynamic life. She was born during the Great Depression on a cotton farm in the middle of the Dust Bowl, with six sisters and one brother. She was incredibly intelligent, winning...

Robert Louis Constas

Robert Louis Constas

Jan 21, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of Robert L. Constas at his apartment in Denver, Colorado, on January 21, 2024, at the age of 87.

Robert was born on February 3, 1936, in Detroit, Michigan, to Visar Constas and Rose (Coté) Constas. Visar was a Greek immigrant who owned and operated the Richland Café in Detroit, and Rose, a...

Frances Fulton

Frances Fulton

Jan 21, 2024

Friends and Family, we gather here today to remember and honor the remarkable life of Frances Fulton, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. Born on March 22nd, 1933, in Ellis, Kansas, Frances's journey on this earth was a testament to strength, love, and enduring commitment.In 1953, Frances found her lifelong partner in Robert Fulton, and together they built...

Gary Dennis Bell

Gary Dennis Bell

Jan 21, 2024

Gary Dennis Bell, born on March 9, 1956 in Denver, Colorado, passed away on January 21, 2024 in Aurora, Colorado at the age of 67.

 

Born to Douglas and Annette Bell, he was the youngest of four siblings, following Patricia, Larry, and Barbara. Gary graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1974, and completed a Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Construction Management...

Joan (+George) Papadeas

Joan (+George) Papadeas

Jan 21, 2024

For your prayers, we share the news of our mother's passing into eternal life. Like many of our Greek ladies, she maintained throughout her life the very uncommon qualities of innocence and purity. Our Creator gave her a strong mind and work ethic to match. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. This says it all. 

She is preceded in...

George Chris Chardoulias

George Chris Chardoulias

Jan 19, 2024

George Chris Chardoulias, 71, of Aurora, CO, passed away on January 19, 2024. He was born on April 20, 1952, in Fort Dodge, IA, to the late Chris Chardoulias and Beverly Allan.

George will be remembered as a devoted father, friend, and lover of rum and cokes. He is survived by his son, Chris Chardoulias, his daughter, Jessica Chardoulias, his brother,...

John W. Madden Jr.

John W. Madden Jr.

Jan 19, 2024

John Worthington Madden Jr., 94, passed away peacefully from natural causes on January 19, 2024 at his home in Greenwood Village, CO.



He was born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska on April 12, 1929 to John Worthington Madden Sr., and Doris Pinkerton Madden.



John graduated from Benson High School in Omaha. He and Marjorie Putt Madden were married in 1950, while he...

Martin Rossi

Martin Rossi

Jan 19, 2024

Martin Rossi, a loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend of Lakewood, CO passed away on January 19, 2024. Martin was born on January 23, 1954 in Denver, CO to Frank and Irene Rossi, the youngest of 4 children. 

Martin attended high school at St Joe’s Catholic School, where he earned his high school degree. He later went on to trade...

Carol Lee Hughes

Carol Lee Hughes

Jan 19, 2024

Carol Lee Hughes, RN, 80, of Broomfield, Colorado was surrounded by her loved ones as she was called home to be with the Lord on January 19, 2024.

She was born in Pueblo on May 31, 1943, to Chester and Lois Stice. She was the eighth of thirteen children and the twin sister of Sharol Dee Roush. Carol graduated from Pueblo...

Amelia Agnes Wieser-Dietz

Amelia Agnes Wieser-Dietz

Jan 19, 2024

Amelia Agnes Wieser-Dietz passed peacefully around 9:30am on Friday 1/19/2024 from natural causes at the age of 88 years old. She was born on 10/4/1935 in Dalton, Nebraska to John and Theresa Van Anne - one of 13 children.  She grew up working and playing on the family farm and graduated from Dalton High School. She met Robert Henry Wieser...

Mary C. "Carp" Carpenter

Mary C. "Carp" Carpenter

Jan 18, 2024

Mary C “Carp” Carpenter passed away on January 18, 2024, surrounded by family and friends.  Born in Green Bay Wisconsin on November 15th, 1952, to Rosemary L and Oscar J Carpenter, Mary was automatically inducted into the Packer Football Fan Club, a birthright she treasured all her life.   Mary’s favorite colors were green and gold.  

In 1963, Mary moved...

Laura "LaLa" Baggus

Laura "LaLa" Baggus

Jan 18, 2024

Laura Juliana Baggus left us peacefully on January 18, 2024, after a long battle with ALS. 

 

She was born in 1959 in Denver, Colorado to her parents Frank and Rose Greco. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. 

 

She is survived by her husband, Darrell, son Donny, daughter Melissa Fatzinger (Koiltin), Sisters Mary Mestas (Robert), and Judy Duran (Aaron),...

Ruth F. Law

Ruth F. Law

Jan 18, 2024

Ruth Law, aged 108, peacefully departed this life on January 18, 2024, in Aurora, CO. Born to Harry E. and Mae Budinger Fuller on June 13, 1915, in DeWitt, Iowa, Ruth was the youngest among her eight siblings. Despite losing her father at the tender age of 5, Ruth cherished fond memories of her upbringing in DeWitt within a large...

Johnny Michael Lee, Jr.

Johnny Michael Lee, Jr.

Jan 18, 2024

Johnny “John” Michael Lee Jr., 47, of Elizabeth Colorado, lost his battle against mental illness on January 18, 2024. John was a beautiful person inside and out who had been struggling for many years with PTSD and depression. How do you make sense of the nonsensical? Explain the inexplicable? I don’t know. I can’t. He was here and now he...

Betty Mae Henry

Betty Mae Henry

Jan 18, 2024

Betty Mae Henry of Franktown, passed away peacefully at home on Jan 18th at the age of 96.

 She was born in Haxtun on Jan 30, 1927 to Charles and Esther Evans.  

Betty was a Colorado native and a Business Owner.  She ran a family   business, The Craftsman Painters (established in 1935) with her son, Dan, and her grandchildren.  In...

Mattie P. deRoin

Mattie P. deRoin

Jan 18, 2024

 Mattie was born to a family of ten children in the Bluegrass State of Kentucky in 1923. She grew up working on the family farm where she developed a lifelong love of animals, especially horses. In addition to her hard work on the farm, Mattie excelled academically, graduating high school early. 

After graduating from St. Joseph School of Nursing in Louisville,...

Irene Marie Lucero

Irene Marie Lucero

Jan 17, 2024

Irene M. Lucero, 1944-2024: Irene M. Lucero passed away on January 17th, 2024, at the age of 79. She was born in California and spent most of her life in Colorado. Irene was a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Irene is survived by her sons, Phillip Lucero and Mark Lucero, seven grandchildren...