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Barbara Jane Wiggins
Feb 17, 2026
Barbara Jane Wiggins
April 11, 1943 – February 17, 2026
Barbara Wiggins, a longtime resident of Aurora, died February 17, 2026, at the Medical Center of Aurora. She was 82.
Barb was born on April 11, 1943, in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, to Leonard and Frances Henderson. She grew up in the tiny town of Bayard before the family moved to Scottsbluff while she was...
Sean Brady McNeill
Feb 17, 2026
Sean Brady McNeill passed away on February 17, 2026, in Vail, Colorado.
Born on February 14, 1979, Sean was a proud graduate of the University of Colorado Boulder. He went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Economics through the Leeds School of Business. Intelligent, analytical, and endlessly curious, Sean had a mind that loved solving problems...
Andy Pietrzyk
Feb 17, 2026
Andrew "Andy" John Pietrzyk, age 62, passed away February 17, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on August 27, 1963, to Joseph and Josephine Pietrzyk, Andy was known for his humor, generosity, and faith. Andy was a graduate of Machebeuf High School and proceeded to attend the University of Colorado and earned a Bachelor of Economics in 1988. He later...
Ronald Dale Ellis
Feb 17, 2026
Ronald Dale Ellis—Ron, 66, of Littleton, Colorado, passed away February 17, 2026, after enduring the effects of ALS (Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) for about 2 years. Ron was born in Butler, Missouri and grew up in Harrisonville, Missouri.
Ron spent 21 years in various roles of sales and marketing in the electronics manufacturing industry, with the first two years in Kansas City...
John Patrick Farrell
Feb 17, 2026
John Patrick Farrell was born February 5, 1938 in Newton, Iowa to Francis Leo Farrell and Mary Elizabeth Nolan. Shortly they moved to Stuart, Iowa. John graduated from Stuart High School and attended St Louis University for one year then transferred to Iowa University from where he graduated with a degree in Business.
He went to work for the state of...
Ronnie Dean Davis
Feb 16, 2026
RONNIE DAVIS WAS BORN ON JULY 26,1947 IN BOGULUSA, LOUISIANA TO BEATRICE COWAN. HE PASSED THIS LIFE ON FEBRUARY I6, 2026.HE WAS EDUCATED IN THE DENVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS, WHERE HE ATTENDED MITCHELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, COLE JR. HIGH SCHOOL, AND GRADUATED FROM MANUAL HIGH SCHOOL IN 1966. RONNIE ENJOYED A VARIETY OF SPORTS, BUT MOSTLY HE LOVED BASKETBALL.HE ATTENDED WESTERN STATE...
Dennis Ring
Feb 16, 2026
Dennis “Denny” Ring, age 77, passed away on February 16, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Denver, Denny spent much of his life working for the railroad. He proudly served his country after being drafted into the Vietnam War.
Above all, Denny was a family man. He was a proud and devoted dad, grandpa, and great-grandpa. He had a deep...
Obre Virginia Sisneros
Feb 16, 2026
Obre Virginia Sisneros (Abselia Afreciano DeHerrra), a beloved mother and grandmother, peacefully passed away on February 16, 2026, at her home in Denver, Colorado, at the age of 84. Born on February 28, 1941, in Costilla, New Mexico, Obre was the daughter of Frank and Anna DeHerrera. She spent her first six years with her eight siblings in Costilla where...
Anna Bell Zimmerman
Feb 16, 2026
Anna Bell Zimmerman passed away peacefully in her home at age 100 on February 16, 2026. She was born on November 8th, 1925 in Meadow, Texas to parents Leslie and Audrey Brooks. She was one of 5 children. Her siblings were Jesse and Bessie (twins), Robert (Corky) and Walter. She and her sister Bessie moved to the Denver area in...
Bonnie Bernice Vecchiarelli
Feb 15, 2026
Bonnie Bernice Vecchiarelli passed away at age 85 on February 15, 2026 surrounded by family.
Born on October 29, 1940 to Glen and Dolly Barclay in Wheatridge, Colorado, Bonnie B, as her dad always called her, grew up in Wheatridge with her parents and younger brother, Tom. She would go on to marry her high school sweetheart, Jim Ryall, at age...
Ysidoro "Isy" Jaramillo
Feb 15, 2026
Ysidoro "Isy" Jaramillo was born to his parents Eladio and Pauline Jaramillo on October 8, 1954 in Denver, Colorado. He was raised with his siblings, Michael, Eladio "Manuel", and Robert.
Isy was educated through Denver Public Schools where he established his life's blue print. He furthered his education by attending Print School where he developed additional skills. Through out his career,...
Jerry Ellen Koelmel
Feb 15, 2026
Jerry Ellen Koelmel, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on the morning of February 15, 2026. Born on October 28, 1945, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Jerry lived a life defined by kindness, generosity, and a deep commitment to helping others.
Jerry was a talented and dedicated seamstress. She poured love into every stitch, whether she was creating something...
Pamela "Pam" Suzanne Trussell Quam
Feb 15, 2026
Pamela “Pam” Suzanne Trussell Quam, 69, died peacefully surrounded by her family on February 15, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. She was born on July 23, 1956 to Howard Marshall Trussell Sr. and Louise Thrall Trussell in Washington, D.C. Pam grew up in Alexandria, VA and Bethesda, MD. She and her brother, Howard, moved with their parents to Okinawa, where she...
David "Dave" Louis DeLuzio
Feb 15, 2026
David Louis DeLuzio age 84 of Thornton, Colorado passed away peacefully on February 15, 2026. David was educated through Adams County Public Schools where he attended and graduated from Westminster High School.
David served a lifetime in public service. He dedicated 22 years to the Adams County Sheriff’s office where he retired as a Lieutenant. During his free time, David enjoyed...
John "Jim" James Maloney
Feb 14, 2026
John "Jim" James Maloney, aged 84, passed away at his home in Parker, CO, surrounded by family on February 14, 2026. Born in Troy, NY, to John and Dorothy (Gentile) Maloney, he grew up in Waterford, NY, and graduated from Keveny Memorial Academy in 1959. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Siena College in 1961 before joining the Air Force,...
Janice Lee Tolve
Feb 14, 2026
There is never a good time to say goodbye and unfortunately that time has come for someone who has touched and impacted the lives of so many around her.
Janice Lee Tolve was born January 22, 1944, at Mare Island Naval Base in Vallejo, CA. She started kindergarten at the Garden Place School where her teacher was pleased with her playing...
Col. John J. "Jim" Maloney
Feb 14, 2026
John "Jim" James Maloney, aged 84, passed away at his home in Parker, CO, surrounded by family on February 14, 2026. Born in Troy, NY, to John and Dorothy (Gentile) Maloney, he grew up in Waterford, NY, and graduated from Keveny Memorial Academy in 1959. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Siena College in 1961 before joining the Air Force,...
James Neil McInnes
Feb 14, 2026
James Neil “Jim” McInnes, 100, passed away on February 14, 2026, in Denver, Colorado. Born on November 17, 1925, in Sandwich, Illinois, Jim spent nearly all of his long life rooted in the community he loved. For the past three decades, he divided his time between Sandwich and Scottsdale, Arizona, before moving to Denver last year to be closer to...
Mary Rose O'Hara
Feb 13, 2026
Mary Rose O’Hara (nee Keighley) age 90 of Centennial, Colorado died peacefully in her home on February 13, 2026 surrounded by loved ones. She was born in New York City on October 5, 1935 to Thomas and Mary Keighley. She was married to Richard O’Hara on October 7, 1961 whom she met while working at Equitable Life Assurance in New...
Thomas Patrick O'Rourke
Feb 13, 2026
Thomas Patrick O’Rourke passed away peacefully February, 13, at the age of 95.Tom was the beloved husband of the late Alice (Van Meter) and the devoted father of his two daughters, Shannon O’Rourke of Los Angeles and Barrie (Vince) Ciulla of Denver. He was immensely proud and supportive of his grandchildren, Sophie and Jack Ciulla, both of Denver. Tom was...
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