Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Apr 4, 2023

Russell Santoya, age 77, died in his home in Thornton, Colorado on April 4th, 2023. He was a graduate of Annunsiation High School in Denver, Colorado. He went on to attain an Associates Degree at the Community College of Denver. Russell was veteran in the United States Army, and served in Vietnam. Russell  married Therese Chavez in 1969, and...

Apr 3, 2023

Rolla “Rob” Sandusky died in his home on April 3rd, 2023 at the age of 57. He was born in Kansas City, Missouri and spent his adult life in Colorado, graduating from Gateway High School in Aurora. Rob was passionate about music from a very young age and was a proud member of his band, Dr. Swift, playing guitar...

Apr 3, 2023

James Possehl (“Jim”), a husband, brother, father, grand-father, great- grandfather, former rugby player, philanthropist, and quintessential entrepreneur, who founded Denver, CO based Republic Financial Corporation more than 50 years ago, has died at the age of 78.

Jim grew up in Tacoma, WA, just south of Seattle, with his parents, Hollis Clayton Possehl and Stanfield Louis Possehl. ...

Apr 3, 2023

Roslyn was born to Rufus and Georgia Wright in Orlando, Florida, on July 5, 1949. She was the third-born child of that union. The father was honorably discharged from the Army and operated small businesses.  Her mother was a housewife who cared for the family. As he sought to set roots towards the west coast, the family settled in...

Apr 3, 2023

Matthew Thomas Ahearn, “Matt,” age 34, passed away,  suddenly,  in Denver, CO on April 4, 2023.

Matt grew up in Chili, NY and was a 2006 graduate of Churchville-Chili Senior High School.  In his 20s Matt, with his cherished cat Karma, relocated to Denver  where he established a close-knit group of friends and fulfilling life. Matt was...

Apr 2, 2023

Shaun Miller passed away April 2nd, 2023, at the age of 43 in his hometown of Aurora CO. Shaun was the first-born child and son to Beth Miller and Gary Miller, born on February 1st, 1980, in Aurora CO. Shaun was a beloved Son, Brother, Husband and Uncle. Shaun graduated from Rangeview High School in 1998 and from there...

Apr 2, 2023

Mary Kay Vickers, 86 years old, passed away peacefully April 2nd, 2023 at her home in Castle Pines, Colorado.  Mary was born to Roger and Lois Lillicrop in Minot, North Dakota on March 17th, 1937.  In 1939 the family relocated to San Gabriel, California which was her home until she entered college at the University of Colorado in Boulder. ...

Apr 2, 2023

If a clown farts, does it smell funny?

Zechariah David Favela was born August 3, 1984, in Denver, Colorado to Suzette Favela and Garvin Trimm. “Zac” was raised with sisters Stephanie Trimm and Thairesia Trimm. When things became difficult at home, Zac went to live in foster care and found a connection to his foster mother, Belinda...

Apr 2, 2023

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the unexpected passing of Ernest W. Flink on April 2, 2023. Whether you called him Ernie, E.B., Doc, Dad, Pops, or Papa, he left a legacy of love, laughter, and terrible jokes. He was the pillar of our family and an amazing role model to everyone who crossed his path....

Apr 2, 2023

Bruce D Swetlic, 80, of Littleton Colorado, passed away on April 2, 2023, of natural causes due to his battle with dementia.

Bruce Swetlic was born in Mansfield, OH on December 22, 1942.  Bruce had a long career as a Maintenance Man and retired from Highlands Ranch Recreation District.  He enjoyed talking to anyone he met, telling...

Apr 2, 2023

Wayne Doyle Harris, 72, of Aurora, Colorado lost his battle and succumbed to stomach cancer on Sunday, April 2, 2023.

Wayne Doyle Harris was born in Cleveland, Ohio to Rufus Doyle Harris and Willie Estelle Jones-Harris on January 6, 1951.  He attended and graduated from Shaw High School where he excelled in wrestling, winning several awards in...

Apr 1, 2023

James Robert (Jim) Lazzeri passed away peacefully on April 1, 2023, at home, surrounded by his family at the age of 82.

Born in Denver, Jim attended Lakewood High School where he excelled in athletics and earned a full-ride scholarship to play football at CU, Boulder.  Being a cowboy at heart he decided to leave CU after...

Apr 1, 2023

On Saturday, April 1st, 2023 Ronald Hanna passed away at the age of 86 in Colorado. Ron was born in Omaha, NE on March 18th, 1937. After serving in the military Ron started working in the insurance business a went on to build his own very successful insurance agency. He received many accolades in the industry throughout his career...

Mar 31, 2023

Donna Gayle Wilson (nee Warner) was born on October 20, 1941 to Alice and Harold “Bud” Warner in Fort Collins, Colorado. Donna departed the world on March 31, 2023 from Denver, Colorado to join her husband Douglas Wilson, Sr. who passed away on August 28, 2011. Donna, known to her family as “Mana”, is survived by her loving brother...

Mar 31, 2023

Mary Frances Ortiz, age 80, passed away at home on March 31, 2023.

Mary was born on February 9, 1943 in Pueblo Colorado. She was raised by her aunts and uncles. Her Aunt Viola was like a mother to her. Bertha, Dee and Joe, like her sisters and brother.

She married Manuel Ernie Ortiz and...

Mar 31, 2023

Our father Samuel Daniel Lucero left this world on March 31st, 2023, at the age of 73. He will be sadly missed and will always hold a place in our hearts. Dad passed away at his home after a fierce battle with cancer. Our dad fought a good fight and won. There will be a funeral at St. Catherine’s...

Mar 31, 2023

Jeffrey (Jeff) T. Obourn, 65, of Greenwood Village, Colorado, peacefully passed the morning of Friday, March 31, 2023. Jeff was born on January 6, 1958, in San Diego, California and 30 days later moved to Colorado where he would spend the majority of his life. He attended Littleton High School in Littleton, Colorado (1976) and then received his bachelor's degree...

Mar 31, 2023

Janice Sue Koons was born on March, 17, 1944 ☘️ in Cheyenne Wells, CO to Leona & Forrest Book. Shortly after her & her family moved to Aurora, CO where she eventually attended Central High School & soon after was married to her first Husband & welcomed her first born-Charles (Chuck) Ray Britton (1962). Five years later, she welcomed her...

Mar 31, 2023

Woman of grace. Woman of kindness. Woman of holiness.

Colleen Moore Jones passed away from this mortal life on March 31, 2023, after prolonged complications from a stroke.

She was a dutiful daughter, a supportive sister, a caring aunt, a forgiving friend, and a loving wife. Importantly, she was a valiant mother and grandmother.

Mar 30, 2023

Nicky Joe Macaluso, age 67 died at Anschutz Hospital, Denver, CO on Thursday, March 30, 2023.  The cause of death was COPD.

Nick was born February 10, 1956, to  William and Melva Macaluso   The Dalles, Oregon. Nick lived most of his life in Denver, Colorado, however he and his family also lived in Desloge, Missouri where he...