Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
David Draughon
2025
In Loving Memory of David Draughon
David peacefully passed away in his favorite seat at his daughter's home in Commerce City, CO. He and his wife of 55 years, Christy, were visiting family and had planned to finalize their healthcare and life arrangements before relocating to their new home in Oxford, MS. Although they didn’t reach that goal, the silver lining...
Mary J. Long
Apr 30, 2025
Mary Long fell asleep in the Lord on April 30, 2025. She will be laid to rest with her late husband in Black Hills National Cemetery, in South Dakota.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Mary's name to St. Catherine Greek Orthodox Church
Doris Evelyn Tuski
Apr 30, 2025
(September 21,1931 – April 30, 2025)
Doris Evelyn (Holm) Tuski, age 93, a resident of Westport, WA, died April 30, 2025, in Denver, Colorado.
She is survived by her daughter, Pam Appleyard (Ross) of Denver, Colorado; grandsons Ken Appleyard (Shawna) of Missoula, Montana, Trevor Williams (Faline) of Lakewood Ranch, Florida, Tyler Appleyard (Anna Brolin Clark) of Nälden, Sweden; and great grandchildren Paizley...
Gary Gene Dettwiler
Apr 29, 2025
Gary Gene Dettwiler
On April 29, 2025, Gary Gene Dettwiler passed away peacefully, surrounded by love.
Born in 1943 in Missoula Montana, to Mayme and Gene Dettwiler. Alongside his sister Pat, he was raised by their devoted and loving aunt, Ruth McQuaide, in Clark Fork, Idaho, and later Spokane, Washington.
In 1973, Gary married the love of his life, Frances Lee. Over the...
John B. Ortega- Musket
Apr 29, 2025
John was a great son, brother, uncle, cousin and friend.
He is survived by his baby sister Priscilla who he nicknamed Jader. They were the last of the siblings and had a very special love which they both contribute to their mom who raised them all with a great love.
John was preceded in death by his parents, brothers and sisters, (one...
Don Bjork
Apr 29, 2025
Don Bjork, a lifelong learner and retired manager of Meter Engineering at Public Service (now Xcel), passed away on April 29, 2025, at 89. Don spent his career in public utilities, known for his problem-solving mind, planning skills, and dedication to reliable service.
Beyond his professional life, Don was a man of wide-ranging interests. He found joy in exploring art, architecture,...
Sandra Van Cleave
Apr 29, 2025
Sandra “Sandy” Van Cleave, age 74, died on April 29, 2025. She was a graduate of Wheat Ridge High School, after graduating she married Tom Van Cleave.
She started working at King Soopers in the early 80’s, and worked several positions, mostly as a cashier, then retired after 20+ years. She was an avid crafter, anything that caught her eye or...
Carol Janet LaFaver
Apr 29, 2025
Carol Janet (Priest) LaFaver, age 83, died at the Morning Star Assisted Care Center in Lakewood, Colorado on April 29, 2025.
Carol was born in Rapid City, South Dakota to Clarence and Norris Priest. The family later located to Casper, Wyoming where she attended Natrona County High School, Casper College, and then went on to the University of Wyoming. Carol joined...
Roger David Smith
Apr 29, 2025
Roger David Smith, 86, of Highlands Ranch, CO, a man of fervent faith, steady resilience, and unwavering devotion to his family, passed away April 29, 2025 after battling prostate cancer for twelve years. He was born in Ossining, New York, to Gertrude (Webel) Smith and Frederick Arthur Smith. Roger had an older sister, Bette Lou Smith (Tanton), who predeceased him.
Raised...
Charles Edwin Stark Jr.
Apr 29, 2025
Charles Edwin Stark, Jr., age 91, passed away in Highlands Ranch on April 29, 2025. Born in Cleveland, Charles moved west to attend the University of Oklahoma in Norman, where he met his wife Marilyn, whom he married in 1955. He earned Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Geology from the University of Oklahoma in 1959.
Charles spent his entire career working...
Philip Gale McMullen
Apr 29, 2025
It is with great sadness and heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather Phil McMullen.
Phil passed away peacefully at home April 29th after a long illness. He is survived by his wife Jean, daughter Cyndi Curnow, son John McMullen and wife Teresa, six grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren and two brothers, Jim (Pat) McMullen and Mac...
Arlene M. Dynes
Apr 29, 2025
Arlene Dynes, 87, passed away on April 29, 2025 in Wheat Ridge, Colorado surrounded by her loving children. Arlene was born in Ottawa, Canada to Ray and Gladys Doody.
Arlene was devoted to her family and immensely proud of her children. She loved animals, especially her beloved pets. She enjoyed reading, solving puzzles, and bowling. She was known for her generous...
Monica Evelyn Norwood
2025
Monica Evelyn Norwood (Evelyn Smith), age 86, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2025, in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. She was surrounded by her loving family and lifelong friends. Born on June 27, 1938, in Macklin, Saskatchewan, Canada, Monica lived a life marked by compassion, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to her family and community.
Monica began her professional journey as a...
Pierce (lux) Irvine Blazek
Apr 28, 2025
Pierce (lux) Irvine Blazek, 22 years old, passed away on April 28th, 2025 in Arvada, CO.
Pierce was born on October 25, 2002, in Des Moines, lowa, to Steve and Jeannie Blazek.
Pierce began his education at Jordan Greek Elementary in West Des Moines and attended Stillwell Jr High. Midway through middle school, Pierce moved with his family to Arvada, Colorado, where...
Diane Stokes
Apr 28, 2025
Imagine a life full of beauty and color. One where a radiant soul travels throughout her lifetime making connections and actively experiencing the beauty that the world has to offer. Imagine a woman traveling to a little mountain town sitting at a brunch restaurant with her friends laughing as the wind whistles in the air and laughter fills her lungs....
Robert Lawrence Muir
Apr 28, 2025
Bob was born and raised in Enid, Oklahoma. He graduated from Enid High School and the University of Oklahoma before serving in the Navy on the USS Mullaney.
Bob spent most of his life living in Boulder and Westminster, Colorado, although started his long career with IBM in New York City and lived his last few years in Goodyear, AZ. Bob...
Robert David Bohan
Apr 28, 2025
Robert "Bob" David Bohan, age 87, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2025. Born on March 22, 1938, in Akron, Ohio, Bob was the son of the late James C. Bohan and Virginia Egan Bohan.
Bob was a proud high school graduate of Western Reserve Academy in Hudson, Ohio, and went on to attend Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Virginia,...
Elizabeth Paulino
2025
Elizabeth Paulino, 88, of Denver, died on April 28, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Michael “Mick” Paulino, Jr. Mother of Mike Paulino III, Mimi (James) Fulbright, and Dino (Jennifer) Paulino. Grandmother of Michael IV (Kaitlin) Paulino, Stephanie (Bryan) McCann, and Santino Paulino. Great-grandmother to Oliver, Levi, and Ivy. And sister, Vida Smith.
A visitation will be held on Monday, May...
Margaret K. Moschenross
Apr 28, 2025
Margaret was born in Columbus, Nebraska to Leo Sr. and Rose Moschenross. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Leo A. Jr. She is survived by her sister Rose Marie Wilds, sister-in-law, Elaine Moschenross; nephews Brian Wilds, Dennis Jr. Wilds, and Dan Moschenross; nieces Theresa Ryley and Nancy Bergstrom-Swanson; as well as many great-nieces and nephews....
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