Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

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...

Mar 3, 2025

Noramarie Grandy, age 88, of Centennial, Colorado passed away March 3, 2025. Noramarie was born on April 9, 1936, to Thomas J. Mashek and Catherine Mashek (née MacMillan) of Chicago, IL. She spent her career supporting the Office of Special Education in the Cherry Creek School District. She enjoyed music and time with her friends and family, and enjoyed traveling...

Mar 3, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Deborah Kay McMullen, who passed away on March 3, 2025, in Salida, Colorado. She was born on October 5, 1953, in Denver, Colorado, and lived a life full of love, strength, and devotion to her family.

Deborah is survived by her loving husband, Robert McMullen; her children, Tiffany and Tony Arellano; and her...

Mar 3, 2025

Karl Georg Kemler II, 80 years old, from Dillon, Colorado passed away peacefully at Life Care Center of Evergreen on March 3rd, 2025.

Karl was born on January 17th, 1945 in Trenton, NJ and lived in Lawrence and Ewing, NJ for forty-eight years. He attended Lawrence elementary and middle schools before attending Trenton Central High School. He married Jean Nuva in...

Mar 3, 2025

Matthew MacLachlan, of Denver, Colorado, passed away on March 3, 2025, slipping away peacefully in the comfort of his wife and children. He enjoyed a short but incredibly full 50 years on this earth. Matt always seemed to know his days were numbered, and somehow, he found a way to live twice as full of a life in the time...

Mar 2, 2025

Maureen Pamela Clark, 75, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2025, in Denver, Colorado, surrounded by her children and the love of close friends and family.

Maureen was born on April 3, 1949, in San Jose, California, to Maurice and Aleese Mercier. She was the eldest of their children, with her younger brother, Ronald Mercier, arriving four years later.

Maureen graduated from...

Mar 2, 2025

Bette Louise Seeland

June 1, 1938 – March 2, 2025

Celebrating a Life of Purpose, Passion, and Love

Bette was an extraordinary mother, devoted community activist, patron of the arts, gifted pianist, outdoor adventurer, and thoughtful human being. She passed away peacefully on March 2, 2025, surrounded by her beloved husband David and daughters Lisa and Sarah.

Through years of health challenges, Bette's spirit...

Mar 2, 2025

TRASK, FREDERICK K., III (Fritz), 87, died peacefully March 2, 2025, in Englewood, CO. He was the husband of Penny Jackson Trask and the late Melissa Willim Trask; father of Ted, Laura (Thomas) Schneider and Adam (Jenny); and “Pops” to Quinn, Charley, Henry, Will, Samantha, Tanner (Courtney), Zachary (Molly) and Kelly. Fritz attended the Groton School and graduated from Harvard...

Mar 2, 2025

Jane Cecilia Johnson, 95 went to heaven or she would say “shot through” on March 2, 2025.

She was born on June 2, 1929, to Cecilia Paulina Gallegher and William A. Tweedy in Denver Co. Upon the death of Cecilia, her sister Blanch and husband John Moore loved and raised her.

She is preceded in death by her husband Patrick Francis Johnson,...

Mar 2, 2025

Dr. Louard Edward "Lee" Egbert, Jr. of Littleton, Colorado, joined his Heavenly Father on March 2, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of music, laughter, and love.

Over his nearly 50-year career of teaching and conducting, Lee shared his passion for music with countless students and communities. He taught at Longwood University in Virginia, and Colorado State University, inspiring generations of singers...

Mar 1, 2025

Mar 1, 2025

Kathy Walsh, aged 69, of Aurora, CO, embraced eternal peace on March 1, 2025. She was a vibrant soul who cherished life and found her greatest joy in the love of her large family. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend - She touched the lives of so many with her gentle warmth, kindness, and unwavering generosity.

She...

Mar 1, 2025

Through a stroke of luck, Dylan Fischer Slyker was born into the Slyker and Swalling families and grew up in Alaska, the only state big and wild enough to match this beautiful boy’s charisma, imagination and daredevil energy.

Growing up, Dylan thrived as only Alaska kids can. He spent shenanigan-filled childhood days surrounded by rowdy cousins, doting aunts who baked chocolate...

Mar 1, 2025

In Loving Memory of Donald Lee Stevenson

Donald Lee Stevenson, born on October 21st, 1938, in Golden, Colorado and left an indelible mark on the lives of those who knew him. His life was a testament to love, faith, learning, and adventure.

On March 23rd, 1974, Donald married the love of his life, Evie. Together, they built a life full of cherished...

Mar 1, 2025

John Wayne Tedder died on Saturday, March 1, 2025, while doing what he loved best, flying his RV-7 airplane. He was 78 years old. John was born on August 30, 1946, in Pampa, Texas. Shortly after his birth, they moved to Weatherford, Oklahoma, where he grew up.

John joined the U.S. Marine Corps at the age of seventeen and completed boot...

Mar 1, 2025

Elmer "Tuffy" lived a very full life. He especially enjoyed his time in the Army @ the 101st Airborne Division. 

He was a good husband and wonderful dad and was always there for his family. He loved them with his whole heart. He will be missed very much by all. Tuffy is no longer in pain.

A graveside service for Elmer with...

Mar 1, 2025

A beloved father, brother, and friend, passed away on March 1st at his home in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. He is remembered for his unwavering commitment to his work, his never-ending kindness, and his willingness to support those around him. 

Dan was a true handyman at heart, capable of fixing almost anything and always finding a way to make things work. Among...

Feb 28, 2025

Died in Denver on February28, 2025

Born in San Diego, CA. In 1946 to Frank and Laura Hensley Skaggs while his father served in the Navy.

In 1964, David graduated from Will Rogers High School in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

In 1966, he enlisted in the Air Force to serve in logistics during the Vietnam War. Upon his return to Tulsa, he attended Oral Roberts...