Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Natasha Leah Koeplin
Jun 19, 2025
In Loving Memory of
Natasha Leah Koeplin
October 28, 1996 – June 19, 2025
“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” – Psalm 34:18
With aching hearts and deep faith, we remember and honor the life of Natasha Leah Koeplin, who passed into the arms of her Savior on June 19, 2025, in Aurora, Colorado.
Born in...
James "Jim" Gordon Headley
Jun 19, 2025
James "Jim" Gordon Headley, September 17, 1952 – June 19, 2025
Jim lived his life guided by the words of his favorite hockey player, Wayne Gretzky: “I skate to where the puck is going to be, not where it has been.” Those who knew Jim recognized his genius for envisioning the end result—whether it was the outcome of a project, the...
John Patrick Foegen
Jun 19, 2025
John Patrick Foegen, age 63, of Denver, Colorado, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2025.
John was born on April 30, 1962 in San Antonio, Texas, the fourth of nine children, and the first born son. John lived a life of quiet strength, happiness and humor, not dampened by his challenges. His path through life took him from his early years...
Daniel "Danny" James Rodriguez
Jun 19, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Daniel James Rodriguez, beloved father, husband, brother, son, and friend, who died last week at the age of 37 after a courageous battle with cancer.
Danny was especially kind and funny, and brought light and laughter to everyone he met. He was a devoted father to Carter, Logan and Leah,...
Emma Jean Zabel
Jun 19, 2025
Emma Jean Zabel, age 80 passed peacefully at the Collier Hospice Center in Wheat Ridge Colorado on June 19, 2025.
Emma graduated from Peru High school in Peru, Indiana. She married the love of her life in November of 1962. She and her husband August F Zabel, who preceded her in death, are survived by their four children - Nathaniel Mark...
Mary Agnes Sibley
Jun 19, 2025
Mary Agnes Sibley, of Thornton, Colorado, passed away at age 90 on June 19, 2025. She was born on October 9, 1934 in Detroit, Michigan, to Mary Agnes Deck and Milton J. Deck, Sr.
She graduated in 1952 from Immaculata High School in Detroit, Michigan, where she was a Student Council Officer, known for short haircuts, hot fudge sundaes and laughing....
Alexander Nicholas Welch
Jun 18, 2025
Alexander Nicholas Welch, 31, affectionately known as "Alex", "Brother”, “Daddy” or “Snicklefritz” passed away tragically on June 18, 2025. Born on August 16, 1993, he lived in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. Alexander’s vibrant life ended much too soon in a rock-climbing accident, a sport he dearly loved, where he found joy, adventure, and freedom.
Alexander was the beloved son of Doug and...
Gregory Allen Gibson
Jun 18, 2025
Gregory Allen Gibson, 78, of Morrison, Colorado passed away on June 18, 2025. He was born in Wichita, Kansas on January 19, 1947 and raised in Kansas and Missouri. Greg was a U.S. Army Veteran and spent his career as a custom window designer. He moved to Colorado after he married his wife, Teresa, and he designed and built the...
Joseph "Joe" W. Kuter
Jun 18, 2025
Joe Kuter, 75, born in Wilkes-Barre, PA October 13, 1949, died June 18, 2025 at his home in Thornton, CO surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 13, 1949, in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, to Joseph & Eleanor Kuter.
While growing up he enjoyed camping and being outdoors with his family and friends as much as possible. He left...
Diane Renee Archuleta Rivera
Jun 17, 2025
Diane Renee Archuleta Rivera passed away on June 17, 2025 at the age of 59. Loving mother, daughter and sister.
A Visitation will be held on Friday, July 18, 2025 beginning at 2:00PM until 3:00pm with the Funeral Service starting at 3:00PM both at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 South Wadsworth Boulevard, Lakewood.
Please share your memories of Diane and condolences...
Thomas Elmer Lubbert
Jun 17, 2025
Thomas Elmer Lubbert, a devoted husband, father, friend, and lifelong steward of our nation's natural heritages, passed away at the age of 86. He was born in Riceville, Iowa, September 16, 1938, and passed away on June 17, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Tom was a Lifetime member of 55 years with the Elks Lodge, a member of the Optimist...
Julia Wittgen Best
Jun 17, 2025
Julia "Juli" Wittgen Best, 49, of Highlands Ranch, CO, passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, due to unexpected health complications. Born on July 26, 1975, in Evansville, Indiana, to Janice (Mallory) Wittgen and Richard Wittgen, Juli was the youngest of five children.
Juli graduated as valedictorian from Reitz Memorial High School in 1993. She earned a Bachelor of Science in...
Linda Ann Pissare
Jun 17, 2025
Linda Ann Pissare
August 28, 1956 - June 17, 2025
Golden, CO
After a brief illness, Linda A. Pissare was peacefully reunited with her beloved son, Matthew, on June 17, 2025. Born and raised in Chicago, IL, Linda moved to Colorado during college, drawn by its active lifestyle and open spaces. She found her home there - one that matched her spirited, athletic...
Lois Sylvia Kemerling
Jun 17, 2025
Lois Sylvia Kemerling, our beautiful mom, was born on July 1, 1932 and peacefully passed away on June 17, 2025. She was a mom, a wife, a grandmother, and a great grandmother. Lois was loved by family and so many friends during the wonderful and full life she lived. She was 92 years old.
Lois was born in Inwood, Iowa to...
Robert Eric Eilert
Jun 16, 2025
Robert “Rob” Eric Eilert, age 43, passed away peacefully in his sleep on June 16, 2025, after a life lived with intensity, curiosity, and deep love for those around him.
Born on December 27th, 1981, in Tampa, Florida, Rob was adopted by Robert and Debra Eilert and came home to live with them at their home in Colorado.
According to family lore,...
Lauren Maxine "Laurie" Holmes
Jun 16, 2025
Lauren Maxine Holmes (née Brokel), known to just about everyone as Laurie, passed away on June 16, 2025, in Thornton, Colorado, just ten days shy of her 74th birthday.
Born June 26, 1951, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to Annette and Irvin Brokel, Laurie spent her early years in Iowa and Colorado and graduated from Adams City High School in 1969. Shortly...
Kirsten Therese Cashion
Jun 16, 2025
Kirsten Therese Cashion, known to many as Kitty, passed away peacefully on June 16th 2025 at the age of 56. She was born and raised in Buffalo Grove, Illinois on April 8th 1969. As the youngest of 5, Kirsten chased after friends and family, enjoying and excelling at many outdoor activities. She was active in several sports growing up and...
Lawrence John Meyers
Jun 16, 2025
Lawrence J. (Larry) Meyers was a charming, social man who remained a true people person until the end of his life. He was born in St. Louis, Missouri in 1942, an only child who enjoyed camping and fishing trips with his parents. An interest in becoming a rancher or veterinarian led to two summers of work on dude ranches in...
Harold Alan Dahlbach
Jun 15, 2025
Harold Alan “Al” Dahlbach, affectionately known as Big Al, passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2025, just short of his 80th birthday. His entire immediate family surrounded him at the time of his passing.
Al was the only child of Harold and Mary Lou Dahlbach. He grew up on his family farm just outside of Toluca, IL. This is where Al...
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