Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Jul 2, 2025

Michael T. “Mike” Chambers, a man who lived his life with the perfect balance of kindness and tenacity, passed away on July 2nd, 2025, at the age of 62. He was a graduate of Westminster High School. A Marine Corps Veteran, Michael earned an Associate of Science Degree before completing a five-year electrical apprenticeship at Local Union #68. Michael was...

Jul 1, 2025

Sally A. Padden, 74, of Highlands Ranch, Colorado, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2025. Born on December 7, 1950, in Detroit, Michigan, Sally lived a life full of quiet strength, grace and deep love for her family. 

She is survived by her beloved son, James Padden; her cherished grandchildren, James and Natalie Padden; Loving sister Barb Bawiec and many friends...

Jul 1, 2025

Ralph Willard Jordan, age 92, a native and life-long resident of Aurora, CO, passed on July 1, 2025.

Ralph graduated from Aurora High School in 1951, winning all-conference honors his senior year in football, basketball and track. Following graduation, he served on the USS Midway during the Korean conflict. Ralph obtained Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degrees in education...

Jul 1, 2025

Jun 30, 2025

Scott Randolph Erb, beloved husband, father, son, brother, and grandfather, passed away peacefully at the age of 56 in Denver, Colorado.

Born on September 10, 1968, in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, Scott’s life journey took him from western Pennsylvania to North Carolina, across the Atlantic to England, and through the plains of North Dakota before ultimately making Colorado his home.

A graduate of Central...

Jun 30, 2025

Ronni Jill Fitzgerald, ne Schoen (82), passed from this earth on the last day of June 2025, after a battle with dementia and a fall.

At her passing, Ronni was surrounded by her family, Brian, husband of 61 years; Ronni and Brian’s son Sean and his wife Christine Shore, together with their son Royden; Ronni and Brian’s daughter Doreen, together with...

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Jun 29, 2025

Kathleen was born on April 2, 1940 in Belvidere, IL to William (Nelson) and Catherine Dobbins. After Nels returned from years of service during WWII and started attending pharmacy school, Kathleen’s brother Wesley was born.

Kathleen worked in her father’s drugstore O’Brien and Dobbins in adolescence until graduating as salutatorian from Belvidere High School.

Kathleen attended Northwestern University, graduating in 1962. It...

Jun 29, 2025

Roosevelt Jordan was born February 8, 1947 in Jackson, Mississippi and passed June 29, 2025 in Parker, Colorado.

He joined the Air Force after High School graduation and served 26 years. He received a degree in Electrical Engineering and worked for USWest/Quest/CenturyLink for almost 20 years retiring in 2018.

He is survived by his wife, Sherrie Kinder in Parker, Colorado. He is...

Jun 29, 2025

Elizabeth (Betty) Leah Taylor née Bierma, of Aurora, Colorado, passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2025 at her home in the Modena Senior Living Center in Denver, Colorado.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, July 13th at 11am at her daughter Lisa’s home in Aurora. For directions or other questions, please call or text Lisa at 720-767-3668. Burial...

Jun 29, 2025

Jean “Jack” Jacquart Jr., 71, joined our Heavenly Father on June 29, 2025 surrounded by his loving wife Nancy, son Robert, daughter Kate, daughter-in-law Carrie, son-in-law Anthony, sister Michele, brother-in-law Steve, grandsons Ryan and Riley, and granddaughter-in-law Kylie.

Jack was a loving husband, father and friend. True partners for nearly 50 years, Jack and Nancy were inseparable, doing everything together. From...

Jun 29, 2025

Richard "Dick" Lotz, beloved husband, father, step-father, grandfather and friend, passed away peacefully at home on June 29, 2025 at the age of 91.

Richard was born in Tacoma, Washington. After graduating from high school, he enlisted in the Army in 1955 and was honorably discharged in 1957. While stationed in Denver, he met his first wife, Gloria, at a dance...

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Jun 28, 2025

A’emalemalo Puna Gasologa, 59, of Aurora Colorado, died June 28, 2025, at the University Hospital of Colorado from a combined heart attack and stroke.

He was born on August 19, 1965, to Puna Evile Gasologa and Talama Tomanogi Gasologa in Faga’itua, American Samoa.

A’e attended Faga’itua High School where he graduated in 1984. After High School A’e stayed in the Village of...

Jun 28, 2025

Lara Lynn (Argilla) Mitchell passed away peacefully on June 28, 2025 surrounded by family and friends. Lara dedicated her life to public service at the city of Lakewood, Arvada and Westminster as a 911 dispatcher and supervisor. She enjoyed knitting, reading, wood working, animals and cooking.

Lara is preceded in death by her father, Gabriel Argilla. Those left to cherish her...

2025

Ken Rice was a Colorado native, and he was married 65 years to Toni.  Ken has two children, Teddie and Ken Jr. (Cathy), and four grandchildren: Kim, Anthony (Rita), Blake and Keenan.  He had eight great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister Patricia Burbank and her husband Jim.  Ken was predeceased by his brother Billy Rice.  He is also...

Jun 26, 2025

Reverend Abraham Milton Payton, Jr.—beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, mentor, and friend—passed away peacefully on June 26, 2025, at the age of 78. A man of deep faith, boundless generosity, and unwavering devotion to his family and community, he leaves behind a legacy that will continue to inspire generations.

Born and raised in New Orleans, Abe graduated from McDonogh 35...

Jun 25, 2025

In Loving Memory of Janice Norton

Janice Norton—devoted wife, cherished mother, beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and great-aunt—passed away on June 25, 2025. A radiant presence in the lives of many, Janice brought warmth, compassion, and unwavering support to everyone fortunate enough to know her. Her boundless love and generosity left a lasting imprint on the hearts she touched.

With a heart as...

Jun 25, 2025

Nurse, Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to many.

Survived by her daughters Linda (David) Gathmann of Churchville NY; Mary Stell of Denver; and granddaughter Sallye Gathmann.

Funeral Service will be held at Horan & McConaty on Colorado Boulevard, July 3,2025, 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice in Margaret's honor.