Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Eila Mae Smith
Jul 7, 2023
Eila Mae (Denker) Smith passed away at Good Samaritan Hospital in Lafayette, Colorado on July 7, 2023.
Eila was born in Solomon, Kansas on August 17, 1937 to parents Louis and Evelyn Denker. Eila attended primary school in Princeton, Kansas and graduated high school from Ottawa High School in Ottawa, Kansas.
Eila married Garland Smith on February 1, 1957. She...
Louise M. Strand
Jul 7, 2023
Louise Marie Bohanon Strand passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 7, 2023 at Mill Vista Lodge, Highlands Ranch at the age of 91. Louise was born and raised in Minneapolis, MN in a loving family. She attended Colorado College, where she graduated Phi Beta Kappa and met the love of her life and future husband, Al Strand;...
Mary Lou Beitel
Jul 6, 2023
Mary Lou Beitel (Tuller)
Born: August 28, 1929
Died: July 6, 2023
Mary Louise Tuller “Mary Lou” was born in Detroit, Michigan, on August 28, 1929. Growing up, Mary Lou spent summers in Chicago and in upper Michigan visiting relatives. She graduated from Stephens College in 1949 with an Associates Degree in Fashion.
After college, Mary Lou moved...
Alexander Caleb Joseph Johnson
Jul 6, 2023
Alexander died in a tragic car accident the morning of July 6, 2023.
Al was a creative, kind, loving free-spirit who loved music, art, travel and the outdoors. He was an avid snowboarder/skier. He enjoyed kayaking, rafting and paddleboarding. If it was extreme, he loved it. He liked working with his hands whether it was plasma cut metal sculptures, or...
Spencer Paul Woods
Jul 6, 2023
Spencer was born August 24th, 1972 in Denver, CO, to Kenneth and Pamela Woods. From a young age Spencer had a passion for reading and books that he carried with him his entire life. He graduated from Regis Jesuit High School and went on to study English at the University of Denver.
Following his graduation from the University of...
Mary Beth Dimmock
Jul 6, 2023
Mary Beth Dimmock
February 18, 1954, to July 6, 2023
Mary Beth Dimmock, age 69, passed away in Aurora, Colorado, on July 6, 2023.
She and her husband, Michael True, lived in Denver for over 35 years.
Mary worked for a business services firm as office manager until she retired in 2021. Prior to that, she sewed...
Melissa Sue Martinez
Jul 6, 2023
Melissa Sue Martinez, 54, went to be with her Heavenly Father on July 6, 2023 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Lafayette, Colorado, surrounded by her loving husband and daughter. Melissa was born in New Orleans, LA on July 9, 1968. She moved from Louisiana to Colorado 9 years ago with her family and resided in Aurora, CO at the time...
Beverly J. Murphy
Jul 6, 2023
Beverly J. Murphy, 87 passed away peacefully on July 6, 2023. She was a resident of Centennial, Colorado for the past 50 years. She was born in Max, Nebraska to James and Margaret Maxwell. She had 6 siblings and loved them all. Her husband of 66 years, Joseph Murphy passed away 3 years earlier.
She loved life, and the travel...
Sebastian Sylvan Pick
Jul 6, 2023
Sebastian Sylvan Pick, age 19, died in a tragic motorcycle accident in Aurora, CO on July 6th, 2023.
Sebastian’s parents first got to see that twinkle in his eyes when he was born on January 3rd, 2004 in Dubuque, IA. He then lived in Winona, MN where he gained Children’s Miracle Network billboard fame as the toughest little kid...
Kevin Lewis Martinez
Jul 5, 2023
Kevin Lewis Martinez (61) passed away July 5th, 2023 with his wife, Annette, by his side after a valiant battle with neuroendocrine cancer.
Kevin was born June 24, 1962 to parents Ernest Martinez and Cecila Lewis in Aurora, Colorado. He is preceded in death by his father, Ernest Martinez. He is survived by his wife, Annette, children, Nicole and Jacob,...
Bernard Stephen Radochonski
Jul 5, 2023
Bernard Stephen Radochonski, known to all as Bernie, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2023 at the age of 78 with his cherished wife, Denise, by his side as they walked through life together. Bernie was a proud graduate of Brother Rice High School and a Bradley Brave. Growing up in Evergreen Park, Illinois and marrying his college sweetheart, Denise...
Roger Max Gudenkauf
Jul 5, 2023
Roger Max Gudenkauf (79), of Denver Colorado, passed away on July 5th, 2023, surrounded by his family.
Roger was born on a farm in Corning, Kansas to Maurice & Lena (Boeding) Gudenkauf on November 30, 1943.
Roger was preceded in death by his parents and 2 brothers, Donnie and Dick.
He attended St Patrick’s grade school and graduated from...
Elvera Barbara Panola
Jul 5, 2023
Elvera Panola – Passed peacefully on July 5 at the age of 96. Preceded in death by her husband George in 1990. Survived by daughter Jan (Tom) Sevier of Lakewood; grandson Ryan (Mandy) Sevier, great grandchildren Carter, Griffin, and Cora; grandson Rob Sevier, great grandchildren Allie and Brock; grandson Chris (Laura) Mangers, great grandsons Marek and Maddox; granddaughter Holly Schlachter, great granddaughter...
Joan Beth Ripple
Jul 4, 2023
Joan Beth Jackson Ripple, 92, passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at Denver Hospice. She was born on March 5, 1931, in Brookings, South Dakota to the late Dr. Olin DeBuhr and Edna Hansen Jackson. Joan is preceded in death by her husband Colonel Robert Charles Ripple, USAF, Retired, sister Doris Jackson Spetch, brothers Robert, Jerry, Roger, Olin Jackson. Joan...
Mary Alice Golden
Jul 4, 2023
Mary Alice Golden was born in Rantoul, Illinois 91 years ago to two young and ambitious parents. Her birth was followed, in short order, by her brother, Everett and much later by her other brother, Bill. These siblings have remained close all of their lives. She traveled extensively as her father was in the Air Force. You cannot believe the...
Donald R. Danborn
Jul 4, 2023
Don Danborn, a working-class Chicago kid who parlayed an appointment to the newly formed United States Air Force Academy into a long life as a provider for his family and his community, has finally failed to cheat death. He was 84.Danborn died July 4 after a brief stay at Lutheran Medical Center in Wheat Ridge. His children in the area...
Ernestine "Tina" Romero
Jul 3, 2023
Ernestine “Tina” Romero passed peacefully on the morning of July 3, 2023. Tina was born on June 15, 1933, in Aguilar, Colorado and is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Manuel. She married Manuel Romero in 1953, and were together for 62 years. They spent the first few years of marriage in Trinidad and Gunnison, Colorado. In 1958, she...
Katrina F. Baca
Jul 3, 2023
We mournfully announce the passing of Katrina Frances Baca, 60, of Denver, Colorado. Katrina passed away suddenly on July 3rd.
Katrina was born on June 23, 1963 to Lloyd and Enedina in Denver, Colorado. After graduating from Northglenn High School in 1981, she went on to study business at the University of Northern Colorado. After receiving her degree, Katrina...
Mark Daniel Griffis
Jul 3, 2023
Most will remember the 4th of July as the time when our country’s soul was set free from tyranny and oppression. From now on, we also remember this time of year because another soul was set free from this world’s chaos and hardships.
In the wee hours on the night of July 3rd, 2023, Mark Daniel Griffis died in a...
Thomas Scott DeWolfe
Jul 3, 2023
Thomas Scott DeWolfe
9/15/1960 - 7/3/2023
Tom was 62 when he passed on July 3, 2023. He was preceded in death by his children Cammy and Kyle DeWolfe, his parents Bill and Arlene DeWolfe, nephew Nathan O'Connor and his mother-in-law Lorraine Garbe.
Tom is survived by his wife Cindy DeWolfe, his stepmother Joanna DeWolfe, father-in-law Bill Garbe, his brothers...
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