Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Harlene James Lettau
May 17, 2024
Harlene "Duffer" James Lettau, age 92, passed away on May 17, 2024, in Louisville, CO.
Harlene was born on August 17, 1931 in Harrold, SD. At a young age, Harlene left school to help his mother tend to the family farm after the death of his father. He honorably served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War.
In 1957,...
William Whittlesey
May 16, 2024
On May 16, 2024 Will watched his last sunset. His journey on Earth was graced with love, compassion and a zest for life. You could find him taking an evening cruise in his Supra, having a nightly adventure on his motorcycle, or racing down trails on his dirtbike. William’s love for his friends and family was undeniable, a true giver...
Julia Schlupp
May 16, 2024
Julia Lea Schlupp was born in Louisville, Kentucky and left this earth from Colorado where she and her husband lived for thirty-plus years in the southern foothills of the Rockies. She was a beacon of light in the lives of all who knew her, and her memory will be a treasure in the hearts of many. Her life was a...
Isabel Schmidt
May 16, 2024
Isabel Schmidt, 77 years old, leaves behind her heartbroken husband of 25 years, John, cousin Angie (Carl) Magnuson, niece Michelle (Paul) Alfonso, great niece Alexa, and step children Donna and John (Jenny) Schmidt and grand step children JD and Steven Schmidt. Isabel loved to read and learn. Isabel started her career as a draft person at Automatic Switch Company (ASCO)...
Joseph Duane Richardson
May 15, 2024
Joseph “Joe” Richardson, age 54, died on May 15th, 2024 with his loved ones by his side, after a long and arduous battle against cancer. Joe was born in Oregon in 1969, he moved with his family to Colorado at the age of 13. He graduated from Heritage High school in Littleton in 1987. He would go on to become...
Marc R. Belo
May 15, 2024
1SG Marc Belo, 54, passed away peacefully in his home on May 15, 2024. Born April 8, 1970, in Pittsburgh, PA, he attended Northgate High School, graduating in 1988. He received a scholarship to Duquesne University and earned a BA in Political Science. After graduating in 1992, Marc made a life-changing decision to enter military service where he served with...
Rita Ann Zarlengo
May 15, 2024
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Rita Zarlengo, a loving sister and devoted mother, who left us on May 15, 2024. Rita was born in Denver, Colorado, to the late Arthur W. and Irene Zarlengo. Her life was a testament to an unwavering passion for those she cherished.
Rita was an alumna of Regis College, where...
Juanita S. Thomas
May 15, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Juanita S. Thomas, who peacefully left us on May 15, 2024. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Gust Washington Thomas, whom she married in 1988 and shared countless cherished memories until his passing in 2016.Juanita was a devoted mother to her nine children: Mimi (Bill) Hillen,...
Eugene Cordell Ferguson
May 15, 2024
Eugene Cordell Ferguson (March 13, 1944 – May 15, 2024): You called him Gene. And, after 80 years of life, that man called Gene leaves a legacy in this world of adventure, innovation, and kindness that touched everyone that had the privilege of meeting him. He was a beloved husband, father, son and brother.
Gene grew up in California, and he...
David Andrews
May 14, 2024
A Life Well-Lived
David Andrews fulfilled his own prophecy on May 14, 2024. Because on that Tuesday afternoon, he departed life a happy man. A fact he had predicting for years – regularly assuring friends and family that he was deeply fulfilled by the life he had lived so far. Nothing more was required.
Adventure Calls
Dave was born July 3, 1955 during...
Nancy Dizmang
May 14, 2024
Nancy Dizmang passed away at her home, in Arvada, CO, on the morning of Tuesday May 14, 2024, due to natural causes. Nancy was 87 years old. Nancy was born May 8, 1937 in Michigan to Albert Sauer and Rachel Marie Deines.
Nancy grew up in Saginaw, Michigan and her family moved to Colorado in 1947.
Nancy met Raymond Dizmang in...
Christopher Joseph McCartin
May 14, 2024
Christopher Joseph McCartin, age 64, passed away in Denver, Colorado, on May 14, 2024. Chris was a chauffeur for 32 years and told great stories of driving political figures, athletes, and celebrities, including the Dalai Lama, Mick Jagger, Vanna White, and Connie Chung. It was also at this job where he met his wife to be, Agnes McNulty. After a...
David Dunn
May 14, 2024
David Robert Dunn, age 77, died in Parker, Colorado on May 14, 2024. David was born on July 16, 1946, in Syracuse, New York and was raised in the small town of Kirkville where he graduated from Minoa High School. David moved to Colorado in 1974. He worked in the car business for 36 years—he actually met his wife, Kathy,...
David Byron Slocum
May 14, 2024
David Byron Slocum, age 30, passed away suddenly on Tuesday May 14th. A graduate from Overland High School and a student at the University of Colorado, led him to a occupation in hospitality at Texas Road House in Aurora, Colorado.David enjoyed the great outdoors along with fishing, hiking, golfing and marveling over beautiful sunsets. His big heart was rewarded with...
Max Gael Beougher
May 14, 2024
Max Gael Beougher passed away May 14, 2024 at the age of 83 in Hospice care because of pneumonia. He was born in Gove County western Kansas August 18, 1940 to Gael and Mary Beougher. He grew up on the farm and was a country boy at heart.
On August 20, 1961 he married Delilah Dohm. They moved to Colorado in...
Gerald Andrew Billinger
May 14, 2024
Gerald (“Jerry”) Andrew Billinger was born on Sept. 15, 1949, in Denver, and died on May 14, 2024, at his home in Thornton.
Jerry grew up in north Denver, graduating from North High School in 1966. He joined the US Army in August 1969 and was deployed to Vietnam from January to November 1970. During his military service he was recognized...
John Anton Mutka
May 14, 2024
John Anton Mutka passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on May 14, 2024, in Lone Tree, CO.John is survived by his sister Anne Lewis of Griffith, IN; his four children: Mike Mutka of Chapel Hill, NC, Karen Kaukol (Rob) and Sarah Mutka-Ahern (Ken) of Denver, CO, and Jennifer Mutka-Fabac (John) of Colorado Springs, CO. He is also survived by his...
Adele Sylvia Basquin McCord
May 13, 2024
Adele Sylvia Basquin McCordAdele passed away peacefully on May 13, 2024, just one day after celebrating Mother's Day and one day before her 91st birthday. For the great majority of her many years, Adele led an active and healthy life. In her last six months on earth, her body grew weary and her heart grew weak.Adele (affectionately known as "Nana"...
Karen Jean Kuffer
May 13, 2024
Karen Jean Kaggie Kuffer passed away on May 13, 2024, in Superior, Colorado. She was born on June 6, 1936, in Burley, Idaho. She dedicated her life to her family, her Heavenly Father and serving in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend.
Karen attended schools in California and graduated from...
Joseph Walter Lehman
May 13, 2024
Joseph Walter Lehman, age 90, passed away on May 13th 2024. Mr. Lehman was a lifelong Colorado resident who proudly served as a marine in the US Military. Mr. Lehman’s family owned a greenhouse off Jackson and Florida where after leaving school in the 9th grade he worked for his parents. In 1955 he began his racing career at the...
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