Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Dale Lee Pierce
Jul 8, 2026
Dale Lee Pierce was born October 25, 1952 at Fitzsimons Hospital on Lowry Air Force Base in Denver, Colorado. He died July 8, 2026 at the age of 73 after a lengthy illness. Dale is survived by his wife Dee Miller Pierce, his loving cat Onyx, sister Karen Klekner (Dan), nephews and niece Mark Klekner (Nicole), Brian Klekner (Caitlin), Andrea...
Carol Lee Larrick
Jul 8, 2026
Carol Lee (Rupp) Larrick, 71, died peacefully on July 8, 2026, at Pathways Hospice, Ft. Collins, CO. following several years of extreme pain while enduring numerous medical complications.
Carol Lee (Rupp) Larrick was born on October 1, 1954, in Hays, Kansas to Lawrence A. Rupp and Dorothy Rose (Wiesner) Rupp. She is survived by her devoted husband of nearly 30 years,...
John Russell Morrow
Jul 7, 2026
John was born in Louisville, Colorado on Sunday, June 28th, 1992. Days after John's birth, his loving birth parents blessed Kay, Randy, Angela and Sarah with an answered prayer. He joined their family when Angela and Sarah were 7 years old and it was a dream come true to finally have a little brother!
John attended Notre Dame Catholic School, Bear...
Lois J. Chedsey
Jul 7, 2026
Lois Josephine (Schranz) Chedsey, 90 years young, passed away July 7th, 2026.
Lois was born Jan. 18th, 1936. She was raised on the same farm her father was born on in East St. Louis, Ill.
She met her husband, Leonard, through a coworker at her first job in St. Louis, Mo. He was in the army and stationed at Ft. Leonard Wood...
Barbara Drews
Jul 7, 2026
In Loving Memory of Barbara “Budweiser Barb” Drews
Barb passed away on July 7, 2026, at 92, surrounded by the love of her family, leaving behind a legacy that spans five generations.
Barb had a way of making people feel welcome and loved. Her unforgettable spirit will be deeply missed but fondly remembered by all whose lives she touched. If you knew...
Denyse Thompson
Jul 7, 2026
Denyse Thompson, a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, healer, and artist, was welcomed peacefully into God’s kingdom on July 7, 2026. She was 72 years old.
Born on September 18, 1953, Denyse was the daughter of John Collette and Muriel Leger. She grew up as one of eight children and remained deeply connected to the brothers and sisters who shared her earliest...
Mary Frances Pollard
Jul 6, 2026
Mary Frances Pollard, 77, of Fruita, Colorado, passed away on Monday, July 6, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer.
She was born in Cheyenne, Wyoming, on April 20, 1949, to Arthur and Marguerite Montgomery. Mary spent her life taking care of others, and her kindness touched everyone she met. She was a devoted fan of the Denver Broncos and the...
John Russell (Jack) Staker
Jul 5, 2026
John Russell (Jack) Staker passed away much too soon at 32 years of age on the morning of July 5, 2026.
Even as a very young boy, Jack had an ever-curious, inquisitive and deeply thoughtful mind beyond his years. His parents and teachers, though sometimes vexed, took great joy in his very adult perspectives and at times challenging questions.
Jack was a...
Darrell Ralph Finneman
Jul 5, 2026
Darrell Ralph Finneman, age 73, a beloved husband, father, brother, uncle and friend, flew into the arms of Jesus on July 5, 2026, at UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital in Highlands Ranch, Colorado surrounded by the love of his precious family.
Prior to a hiatal hernia surgery two years ago in April 2024, Darrell was living a full...
John Robert Klug, Jr.
Jul 5, 2026
John Robert Klug, Jr. was born on January 27, 1945, in Jefferson City, Missouri, to Constance Winsor Klug and John Robert Klug. He passed away July 5, 2026 in Denver, Colorado at the age of 81.
His father was serving overseas in World War II at the time of his birth and did not meet his son until John was nine...
Joseph Jay Smartz
Jul 5, 2026
Joseph Jay Smartz passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 5, 2026. He was in an accident while riding on the Cherry Creek Trail. Brooke, his wife, and Annabel, his daughter, are taking things one day at a time. Your prayers, love, and support mean the world to them right now. He will be missed by many. We invite you to...
Richard Melvin Nelson
Jul 4, 2026
Richard Melvin Nelson, known to many simply as "Homer" and to others as "Dick," passed away peacefully on July 4, 2026, in Aurora, Colorado, at the age of 80.
Born on May 3, 1946, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Melvin and Jean Nelson, Richard lived a life defined by quiet generosity, good humor, unwavering integrity, and a deep love for the...
Esperanza "Pera" Chavez De Vasquez
Jul 4, 2026
Con gran pesar anunciamos el fallecimiento de nuestra querida Esperanza (“Pera”) Chavez de Vasquez, de 71 años. Esperanza nació el 19 de Abril de 1955, en “El Tepetate”, Loreto, Zacatecas, México y falleció el Sábado 4 de Julio de 2026 en su hogar en Denver, Colorado.
Esperanza creció en su tierra natal junto a sus padres que llevaron un estilo de...
Betty June Albertson
Jul 4, 2026
Betty June Albertson, 98, of Lakewood, CO, passed away on July 4, 2026 at The Ridge at Pinehurst in Lakewood, Colorado.
Betty, daughter of the late Gertie and Joe Leng, was born June 24, 1928 in Primghar, Iowa. After high school, Betty went on to graduate from Waldorf College in Forest City, Iowa.
Betty married Leon Albertson on November 13, 1949. To...
Shirley Jeanne Francavilla
Jul 4, 2026
Shirley Jeanne Johnsen Francavilla
November 14, 1939 - July 4, 2026
Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, devout Catholic, professional musician and music educator, passed away peacefully at home, on July 4, 2026.
Born in 1939 to Kathryn and Stanley Johnsen, Shirley’s parents gave her the gift of an unwavering Catholic faith that shaped how she lived.
When it was time for young Shirley to...
Debra Marie Steele
Jul 3, 2026
On July 3, 2026, perfect love and grace carried Debra Marie Steele into the presence of God. Her dimming light in this life was replaced with the radiance of Peace. Debra was sixty-nine years of age, born in Plainfield, New Jersey and took flight to her new beginning with God from Littleton, Colorado.
At the age of fifteen, (15), she left...
Catherine Lorraine McConchie
Jul 3, 2026
Catherine L. (Hartwig) McConchie, aged 87, passed away peacefully at her home in Denver, Colorado, on Friday, July 3.
Cathie was born in Iowa City, Iowa to Otto and Doris (Strickel) Hartwig, the 13th out of 14 children and grew up in Anamosa, graduating from Marion High School in 1957, winning the local award of Homemaker of Tomorrow. Cathie had many...
Patricia A Scherer
Jul 3, 2026
Patricia A. Scherer, 88, passed away peacefully on July 3rd. By her side was her husband of 65 years, Michael Scherer. She is survived by an extended family; Don Scherer and his wife Cindy, Connie Scherer Schwarzkopf and her husband Marty, and Dan Scherer and his wife Sally. Four grandsons, Chad Schwarzkopf, his wife Courtney and Pat’s great grandson Kashton,...
William Christopher "Chris" Monroe
Jul 3, 2026
William Christopher "Chris" Monroe, beloved father, grandfather, brother, Army veteran, outdoorsman, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2026, at Lincoln Meadows Senior Living Community in Parker, Colorado, at the age of 79.
Chris was born on February 7, 1947, in Carbondale, Illinois, to William Henry Monroe and Fern Leathers. As the oldest of five children, he grew up in...
Wendy Witt Preissner
Jul 3, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Wendy Witt Preissner, who departed this world peacefully at her home on July 3, 2026, at the age of 74. Wendy's life was a testament to kindness, resilience, and devotion to her loved ones and community.
Wendy was the beloved daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Sargent. She is survived...
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