Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Virginia "Glee" Gilbert
Nov 29, 2025
Virginia Glee Gilbert, known to many as “Glee”, passed away at the age of 91 in Denver , Colorado. Born in Conway Springs, Kansas, to Amy and Maurice Sanders, Virginia led a life filled with curiosity, adventure, and dedication to others.
Glee lived in Kansas, Oklahoma, Colorado, and Arizona throughout her life. She had a lifelong passion for education, earning both...
John Francis Sholl Jr
Nov 29, 2025
John F. Sholl Jr., 61, of Englewood, Colorado, passed away peacefully at home on November 29, 2025.
Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to John F. Sholl Sr. and Maryann Whelan Sholl, John grew up with three siblings—Joy Jones and William (Bill) Sholl, who preceded him in death, and his surviving brother David Sholl.
John discovered his lifelong passion for jewelry in a high...
Dennis F. Severson
Nov 29, 2025
In Loving Memory of Dennis Francis Severson
Dennis Francis Severson, age 76, passed away on November 29, 2025, after a courageous journey with Parkinson's dementia. In his final months, when remaining at home was no longer possible, he was lovingly cared for at Crossroads Senior Living Memory Care. He left this world surrounded by the love of his family and the...
Daniel John Cavnaugh
Nov 29, 2025
Daniel (Dan) John Cavnaugh, 86, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2025, in Golden, Colorado. He was born on January 15, 1939, in Buffalo, New York.
Dan attended Emerson Vocational High School in Buffalo, where he studied woodworking. A well-rounded and spirited student, he served on the student council, sang in the glee club, and excelled as a talented and well-regarded...
John Frederick Deeser
Nov 29, 2025
At 94 years young, he passed away peacefully at home, to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 29, 2025
He was born on February 8, 1931, the son of Alfred and Lillian Deeser of Canton, Ohio.
John was a heavy equipment operator before branching out and starting his own businesses, Deeser Excavating Company, JD Water and D & M Well Service.
He...
Alice Hodges
Nov 29, 2025
Alice Hodges was born on January 7, 1934 in Wiggins, CO to Glen and Florence Neal. She passed away on November 29, 2025 at 91 years of age.
Alice was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Vern Hodges, son, Greg Hodges, and daughter, Debbie Nelson.
She is survived by her son John Hodges and his wife Renae, as well as...
Dwight Morrell Smith
Nov 29, 2025
Dwight Morrell Smith passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, at his home on Saturday, November 29th. Dwight had a long and distinguished career – but always – at its heart was the love of knowledge, excellence in higher education and the desire to mentor and aid others in any way he was able.
Dr. Smith was Chancellor Emeritus and Professor...
Marilyn May Koelmel
Nov 29, 2025
Marilyn May Koelmel of Lakewood, CO, 88, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2025. Marilyn was born in Wauneta, NE. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Robin Koelmel, her beloved parents John and Della Merrill and siblings Barbara, Joyce, Richard and Elsie. Robin and Marilyn married while he was home on leave from the Marine Corps on...
Joyce Elaine Edwards
Nov 28, 2025
On November 28, 2025, Joyce Elaine Edwards passed away, leaving behind a life filled with love, laughter, and adventure. Joyce’s greatest joy was her family, and she cherished time spent with her children and grandchildren – especially watching their games, tournaments, concerts, and recitals. She was a native Denverite with many lifelong friends including from Aurora High School, Lakewood, Bow...
Patricia Anne Cammarata
Nov 28, 2025
Patricia “Pat” Cammarata
July 26, 1944 – November 28, 2025
Patricia “Pat” Cammarata, beloved wife, mother, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was 81 years old.
Born on July 26, 1944, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Pat grew up with a strong work ethic and a warm, welcoming spirit. She began her career working at a bank,...
Barbara L. Delvasto
Nov 28, 2025
Barbara L. Delvasto, 75, passed away November 28, 2025 at the age of 75.
She was born October 18, 1950 in Colorado to the late Louis and Grace Delvasto. She graduated North High School in 1968 and after graduation entered the banking industry. She worked with numerous banks throughout the Denver Metro eventually retiring from Colorado National Bank.
Barbara loved traveling, enjoyed...
Dale Bernard Redleaf
Nov 28, 2025
Dale Bernard Red Leaf, age 77 of Denver Colorado began his spiritual journey on November 28, 2025, in his home and surrounded by family. He was born April 24,1948 in Dupree South Dakota on the Cheyenne River Reservation to Vivian and Steven Redleaf. He had 13 siblings to which he was the eldest son. As a boy he went to...
Cordelia Niland Hodges
Nov 27, 2025
Cordelia (Dee) Niland Hodges, born on Dec 2, 1922, died peacefully on the morning of November 27, 2025, at Balfour Senior Living in Littleton, CO, five days short of her 103rd birthday. Dee was born in West Brownsville, PA, the first child of Michael and Virgina Niland. Dee graduated from Middletown High School in 1941 where she excelled in Speech...
Renea Kay Hogan
Nov 27, 2025
Renea Kay Hogan peacefully passed away in her home on November 27, 2025, in Bailey, CO.
Renea was born on June 27, 1957, to Jimmy and Loy Winfrey in Seward, NE. She grew up in Hastings, NE and graduated from Hastings Senior High School. She then went on to earn her nursing degree from the Bryan Memorial Hospital School of Nursing...
Richard Edward Hugo
Nov 27, 2025
Richard Edward Hugo, age 84, died at Applewood Our House in Lakewood, Colorado on November 27th, 2025. Rich grew up in Kirkwood, MO, where he forged lifelong friendships and graduated from Kirkwood High School in 1960. He studied music at Westminster College before finishing his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees at the University of Missouri, where he met and married Betty...
Lawrence "Larry" Wilbur Dalton
Nov 27, 2025
Lawrence “Larry” Wilbur Dalton, age 92, passed away peacefully at his home in Arvada, Colorado, on Thanksgiving Day, November 27th, 2025.
Larry was born with a gentle spirit, a steady honesty, and a quiet strength that guided him throughout his life. For many years he owned and operated a business specializing in microscope sales and repair, a trade that suited his...
Frank "Leroy" Vigil
Nov 27, 2025
Frank “Leroy” Vigil, age 89, died in Denver on Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 2025. He was known by his family and friends as Leroy and in his business as Frank. He was born in Guadalupita, New Mexico on June 7, 1936. He resided in Sheridan Colorado, a suburb of Denver.
Frank “Leroy” Vigil grew up in Fort Garland, Colorado and graduated...
Lanny Allen Dick
Nov 26, 2025
Lanny Allen Dick was born on June 30, 1942, to Richard and Maxine Dick in Aurora, Nebraska, and passed away on November 26, 2025, in Denver, Colorado.
He was the second of five children and was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Gary; his brother-in-law Brian Jacoby; nephews Tim McKinnis and Matthew Hall; and his former wife, Cheryl...
Virginia Carol Banta
Nov 26, 2025
Virginia Carol Banta (Ginger) passed away peacefully at her home in Aurora, Colorado at the age of 85 on November 26, 2025. She had shown great strength, determination and courage during her long battle with a terrible progressive disease.
Ginger was born in Denver Colorado on May 22, 1940, as the second of four children born to her parents Lillian and...
Francis Joseph Hayes, Jr.
Nov 26, 2025
Francis Joseph Hayes Jr., known to all as Joe, passed away peacefully in Englewood, Colorado, on November 26, 2025, at 82. He was a devoted husband to Gene, his loving wife of 50 years, and a proud dad to their son, John.
Joe and Gene met in Washington D.C. and settled in Colorado in 1975. They welcomed their son John in...
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