Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Donald M Forst
Apr 9, 2025
Architect, Painter & Author
Don Forst, of Highlands Ranch, died April 9th, at Wind Crest Retirement Community.
He was born September 5th, 1932, in New York City.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara “Bobbie” Forst, sons, Robert, John (Maribeth), Gregory (Roxy), and Wayne. He is also survived by his grandchildren Allison (Tigran) Garabekyan, Nathan Blu and Nicole Blu; sister and brother-in-law, Carol,...
Audie Sanderlin
Apr 8, 2025
Audie Sanderlin (née Audrey Naomi) passed away peacefully in her home in Lone Tree, Colorado on April 8, 2025 with her husband Sandy at her side.
Audie was born on New Year’s Eve, 1931 at home in Harrison, Nebraska. Audie was the second child and eldest daughter to Joseph (Joe) and Isabel. During World War II, her father took a job...
Donald Lee Hopkins
Apr 8, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Donald Lee Hopkins on April 8th, 2025 at his home in Thornton, Colorado. Donald Lee Hopkins was born on July 4th, 1934 in Redding, Kansas.
Don went to Washburn Rural High School in Topeka, Kansas. He was a great student and participated in basketball, baseball, and band. In 1951, as...
Donna J. Evans
Apr 7, 2025
Donna J. Evans passed away on April 7, 2025 at the age of 94. Donna was born in Lincoln, Nebraska on April 25, 1930, the first child of Farel L. and Doraleah Hyland. She married Bruce L. Evans in 1953 and they moved to Denver in 1957 after Bruce finished law school and served in the Air Force. Together they...
Julia Ann "Judy" Verdoorn
Apr 7, 2025
Julia Ann “Judy” Verdoorn, age 85, peacefully passed away at her home April 7, 2025 surrounded by her daughters in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. She is survived by her daughters Mary (Doug) Amen of Lakewood and Amy Verdoorn of Lakewood; granddaughters, Carly Amen of Colorado Springs and Caley Botsonis (Jimmy) of Castle Rock; Great-Grandchildren Rhea, Cooper and Charlie; sister, Kay Godfrey...
C.R. (Bob) Elliott, DDS
Apr 6, 2025
Charles Robert (Bob) Elliott, DDS, of Denver, Colorado, passed away April 6, 2025, at the age of 96.
Bob was born on January 5, 1929, to Charles Vincent and Thelma Elliott in Denver, Colorado. He graduated from Cathedral High School, Denver, Colorado, and received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Creighton University, Omaha, Nebraska, in 1955. He was a sole...
Veronica Blugerman
Apr 6, 2025
Veronica Blugerman, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and cousin passed away peacefully at the age of 97 in Centennial CO.
She is survived by her daughter Janet, son-in-law, 2 grandsons, brother, niece, and several cousins.
Veronica was born the oldest of 2 children in NYC, and spent her childhood and young adulthood in the Bronx, NY, where she met and married Walter...
Gregory Edwin Jordahl
Apr 5, 2025
Gregory Edwin Jordahl, age 63, passed into the arms of his Savior with his loving family at his side on April 5, 2025, after a long and valiant fight against pancreatic neuroendocrine cancer.
Greg was born January 16, 1962, the youngest child of Stanley and Joyce (Rosengren) Jordahl. He spent his childhood in Richfield, MN, graduating high school in 1980. He...
Paula Tekoa Ott
Apr 5, 2025
Paula Tekoa (Lucero) Ott, 48, of Littleton, Colorado passed away on April 5th, 2025 at UC Health Highlands Ranch peacefully surrounded by family after a brief illness.
Paula was born in Englewood, Colorado on March 8, 1977 to Paul and Margaret Lucero.
She attended Sheridan and John F. Kennedy High Schools and began her college career at the University of Northern Colorado...
Eric Aaron Edwards
Apr 5, 2025
Eric Edwards was born on June 9, 1996 and passed away at the age of 28 in his hometown of Denver, Colorado on April 5, 2025.
Eric believed strongly in family values and spent most of his time enjoying the adventures of life with his family. Eric created an enjoyable environment wherever he went. He enjoyed talking about sports (Chargers, Red...
Vicki Lynn Tanin
Apr 5, 2025
Vicki Lynn Tanin entered the gates of heaven on April 5, 2025. She was born to Charles and Oletha Tanin on February 29, 1952. Yes, she was a leap year baby and over the years, celebrated both her real age and the number of actual birth days.
She commented that since there was always confusion around when to celebrate her birthday,...
Wanda Herstein
Apr 5, 2025
Wanda Herstein was born on August 19, 1950 in Lincoln, NE and died on April 5, 2025 in Louisville, CO after a long and valiant battle with Pancreatic Cancer. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Jim Herstein, daughter, Amy Coscarella, grandson, Nicholas Coacarella, sister, Suzanne (Micheal) Short and a number of sisters-in-law, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and...
Charles Francis Bogard
Apr 4, 2025
Charles Francis Bogard, age 95, passed away peacefully on April 4th, 2025, at his daughter Theresa's home in Ft Collins Colorado. He is lovingly remembered by his four children: Christine (and spouse Cary), Timothy, Theresa (and spouse Glêsse), Steven (and spouse Kyle), and his grandson Zach Ryndecker (and spouse Cyndi).
Charles’s life was marked by quiet strength, enduring love for his...
Savannah Lynn Romero
Apr 4, 2025
Savannah Lynn Romero, 24, born on January 27, 2001, was laid to rest on April 4, 2025. A proud graduate of Centaurus High School, Savannah completed her esthetician training in 2022 and was passionate about her work. She cherished her Native American and Latina heritage, which shaped her identity and spirit.
Savannah had a tender heart for babies and children, always...
Sarah Elizabeth Farrow
Apr 4, 2025
Sarah Elizabeth Farrow of Arvada, Colorado died Friday, April 4, at Lutheran Hospice Collier Center at the age of 82.
Sarah was born March 17, 1943, in Georgetown, Colorado to William N. Tapp and Elizabeth C. Tapp nee Criley.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Mason John Farrow, of Boulder, Colorado.
Sarah received a bachelor's degree from the...
Thomas Richard McHugh
Apr 4, 2025
Born April 23, 1957, Thomas, Tom, McHugh was called to heaven on April 4, 2025 while surrounded by family. He was born and raised in Stockton, California and made Colorado his permanent home in the Fall of 2019. He grew up enjoying the outdoors all year long. He sailed the Delta, had early morning runs, and skied as often as...
George Curtis "Curt" Holsinger
Apr 3, 2025
George Curtis “Curt” Holsinger, age 67, passed away on April 3, 2025, in Mead, Colorado. He was born in Gordon, Nebraska, on March 12, 1958, to Glen and Ardyce (Glover) Holsinger.
Visitation (viewing) will be held on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, from 11:00 am to noon. The funeral service will follow immediately at noon at the same location. The burial with...
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