Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Leslie August Michaels
May 11, 2025
Leslie August Michaels (89) passed away on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 11, 2025 in Aurora, CO. Born on June 25, 1935 to Florence (Darm) and Ray Michaels in Dwight, Illinois. Leslie, also affectionately known as Mike, Gus, Butch, or Papa, was born into a farming family with 14 siblings.
After growing up on a farm and attending school in a one-room-schoolhouse...
Bernardine C. Jones
May 11, 2025
In loving Memory of Bernardine C. Jones
1927-2025
Our precious Bernardine Caroline Bonfiglio Jones (Bernie) departed this world on Sunday, May 11, 2025, at the age of 98. Bernie was a native of Napa, California, where she also met her late husband, Captain Ralph Everett Jones of Sanford, Florida. Bernie’s life as a military wife offered memorable friendships and times well-lived in...
Joseph Gary Buxton
May 10, 2025
Gary Buxton passed peacefully on May 10th, 2025, following a short battle with an acute illness. He was born March 24, 1931, in Baltimore, MD to Veryl Lee Buxton and Teresa Buxton, and had three Brothers and a sister.
Gary was a Veteran of the U.S. Army serving overseas during the Korean War. Gary’s career in the insurance business spanned 40...
Enrico Micael Mayotte Cortes
May 10, 2025
Henry was born on October 5th, 1939, in Cavite City, Philippines. Orphaned at a very young age, he was raised by his older siblings and aunts, all strong women who instilled in him a strong work ethic, entrepreneurship, and creativity. Henry met Stella when they were both quite young and got married at 16. They had eight children and lived...
Alice Faye Trujillo
May 10, 2025
Alice Faye Trujillo passed away on May 10, 2025. She was born on October 24, 1937 in North Adams, MA to Arthur and Marion Dustin. She enjoyed her time in Massachusetts, being close to extended family. She would share stories about taking piano lessons and watching her father play ice hockey. Alice was the oldest of 4 daughters, and at...
Otto Joseph "Joe" Bebber, Jr.
May 10, 2025
Born in Denver, Colorado on January 10, 1945, Otto “Joe” Joseph Bebber Jr. passed away on May 10, 2025 after suffering from vascular dementia. A man whose joy for life was deep, Joe leaves behind a legacy of humor, friendship, and unforgettable stories.
Joe was the cherished son of Ruth and Otto Bebber Sr., and a proud graduate of both Wheat...
Janet Rose Godfrey
May 9, 2025
Janet Rose Godfrey, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her family, in Broomfield, Colorado on Friday, May 9th, 2025 after a short illness.
On June 1st, 1930, Janet was born to Leo and Birdie Swanger in Sioux City, Iowa. Losing both of her parents as a child, she was raised by her grandparents, Ward...
Thomas Roger Heydman
May 9, 2025
Thomas (Tom) Roger Heydman passed away May 9, 2025. Tom was born in Des Moines Iowa February 28th 1938. He grew up in Omaha Nebraska where he developed a love for golf and bird hunting, two hobbies he would enjoy through his life. Tom graduated from Colorado University. After graduating Tom spent the 1960s starting a family, traveling selling dairy...
Roberta Lucile Nelson
May 8, 2025
Roberta Lucile Nelson, age 69, went peacefully home to be with her Lord on May 8, 2025 in Denver, Colorado.
Roberta was born on July 16, 1955 in Denver, Colorado, to Vernon and Lucile Moore. She was affectionately known as “Bobbi” or “Bobbie Lu.” Roberta grew up attending public schools in the Denver Metro area and graduated from North High School...
Gertrude Ann Burns
May 8, 2025
Gertrude (Trudy) Lorenz Burns died May 8, 2025. She was 101. Funeral service will be held on May 20, 2025, at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic church, 19099 E Floyd Ave, Aurora, CO 80013 at 10:30am. Gene and Trudy will be interred together at the Holy Cross Cemetery in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Trudy was born December 13, 1923 on a farm near...
Yongxin Huang
May 8, 2025
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, May 17th, 2025 starting at 2pm in the Horan & McConaty Thornton Chapel. Time for visiting will start at 1pm. Light refreshments will be available after the service.
Yongxin Huang, 41, passed away suddenly on Thursday, May 8, 2025. He was born on November 8, 1983 to parents, Yunhan Yu and Dasheng...
Kim-Chau Thi Nguyen
May 8, 2025
In Loving Memory of Kim Chau Thi Nguyen
June 10, 1963 – May 8, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Kim Chau Thi Nguyen, age 61, beloved daughter, wife, mother, sister, aunt, and friend. Kim peacefully departed this life on May 8, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, resilience, and boundless love.
Born in Vietnam to...
Dan (King Daniel) Washington
May 7, 2025
Dan Washington, the eldest of two children, was born on October 2, 1941, to King Daniel Washington Sr. and Beatrice Reynolds. He described his upbringing as warm, loving, and affectionate—an environment that shaped the strong family values he upheld throughout his life. In a heartfelt letter to his daughter, Dan shared that his personal values included self-direction, productivity, creativity, a...
Carole Ann Hotz
May 7, 2025
Celebrating the Life of Carole Ann Hotz
Carole, 85, of Denver, CO, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family. A positive and optimistic person, she lived a life marked by love of family, perseverance, laughter and joy, and games played. She never judged anyone and accepted everyone for who they were.
Carole grew up in Omaha, NE and attended Duchesne College...
Mary "Imogene" Miller
May 6, 2025
Mary Imogene Miller was born on December 9, 1930, to Roy Clarence Wright and Julia Anna Miller in the Ozarks of Missouri. She attended a one room schoolhouse until she went to the School of the Ozarks at age 13, where she graduated high school. After school she worked as a nanny in Kansas City, MO where she met and...
Marilyn Kay Webb
May 6, 2025
Marilyn Kay Webb (née Halbur), age 84, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2025, in Lone Tree, Colorado.
Born on December 18, 1940, in Naper, Nebraska, Marilyn was the daughter of the heartland and carried with her the values of dedication, warmth, and resilience throughout her life. She pursued her education at the Rapid City School of Business, where she earned...
Thomas "Tom" Michael Costigan
May 6, 2025
Thomas (Tom) Michael Costigan fell asleep in the Lord, May 6th, 2025 at the age of 84.
Born in Milwaukee, WI to James and Kathryn Costigan. Preceded in death by his parents, brother Daniel, and special stepfather Joseph.
Survived and deeply missed by his loving wife, Jane (nee Pazalos) of nearly 58 years.
His memory lives on with his nieces: Colleen and Kelly...
Moon Sun Song
May 6, 2025
Today, we honor the life and legacy of Moon Sun Song—known to many as Moon, and lovingly as Lisa. Her story is one of faith, resilience, love, and beauty—a life lived fully, quietly, and with extraordinary grace.
Moon passed away peacefully with her son by her side on the morning of May 6th, a few days before Mother’s Day and just...
Chandrakant Kothari
May 6, 2025
Chandrakant S. Kothari, age 93, died on May 6th, 2025. He was a graduate of Gujarat Law Society and worked as a sales manager for Apar Private Limited for 20 years. He met his wife Surekha Kothari in 1955 and had a marriage full of happiness for 70 years.
He had a great sense of humor and was also one of...
Jerry E. O'Donnell
May 6, 2025
Jerry O’Donnell went home to be with the Lord on May 6, 2025 at the age of 93.
Jerry was born on the family farm in Humbolt, Iowa. He attended school in Humbolt and following graduation enlisted in the Navy, serving in the Korean War for 4 years. Following his service to his country he attended Minnesota State College in Mankato,...
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