Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Louie Samuels
Oct 11, 2026
Louis Daniel Samuels, Jr., was born September 26, 1939, the second son born to Louis Daniel Samuels, Sr., and Mildred Erma Saunders, in Wichita, Kansas. The family moved to Dodge City when Louie was about 5-years old.
Louie, as he liked to be called, grew up hunting with his father and brother, JL Samuels, on the plains of Kansas.
He developed his...
Barbara Jean Smith
Oct 10, 2026
Barbara J. Smith, 82, passed away peacefully at home in Denver, Colorado, on October 10, 2026.
Barbara was born on August 25, 1944, in Harlem, Montana. As a child, her family relocated to Kalispell, Montana, where she lived much of her adult years.
On December 23, 1964, she married the love of her life, Herbert Larry Smith. Together they built a life...
Jamie Renae Liechty
Oct 10, 2026
With deep sadness, the family of Jamie Renae Liechty shares that she passed away on October 10, 2026, at the age of 48. Born on April 3, 1978, Jamie’s life was centered on the people and moments she cherished most.
Jamie earned a bachelor’s degree in behavioral science from Metropolitan State University, specializing in special education. This accomplishment reflected the care and dedication she brought...
Judith Dey Hoyer
Oct 10, 2026
Judith Dey Hoyer, age 82, of Parker, Colorado, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 10th, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones. Born on Saturday, July 8th, 1944, in Columbus, Georgia, she was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
Judith grew up in Columbus, Georgia and graduated from Jordan Vocational High School in May 1962. She married her husband, Gustave Renee...
Cecil Edward Lopeman III
Oct 10, 2026
Cecil Edward Lopeman III, a beloved father, grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2026, at the age of 80. Born on July 17, 1946, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Cecil was the cherished son of the late Cecil Edward Lopeman Jr. and Annie Anzlee Morris.
Cecil was a veteran who served his country with honor in the United States...
James Clement Haberer
Oct 9, 2026
James C. Haberer
July 6, 1934 – October 9, 2026
James (Jim) Haberer, age 92, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2026. At the time of his death, he was a resident of Arbor View Skilled Nursing.
A Colorado native, he grew up in North Denver with his five siblings – Margaret, Paul, Tom, Dick, and Marlene. He graduated from Holy Family High...
Carl Stanley Mosher
Oct 9, 2026
Carl Mosher was born on December 18, 1941, in Lansing, Michigan. Some of his fondest childhood memories were filled with life’s simple pleasures: fresh hot dogs, cold banana splits, and fishing. These moments captured the joy of growing up and the simple things that make life memorable.
A proud U.S. Air Force veteran, Carl spent much of his life working in...
Elsbeth "Beth" Teague
Oct 9, 2026
(née Siegman, formerly Rickard)
Elsbeth “Beth” Teague, age 97, passed away on October 9, 2026.
Born in 1928, Beth grew up on her family’s farm in Bennett, Colorado. A country girl through and through, she was hardworking, fiercely independent, and self-reliant—qualities inspired by her mother, who lived on the family farm alone for many years.
In 1945, Beth married Max Rickard. They had...
Louis M. Gallegos Jr.
Oct 9, 2026
Louis M. Gallegos Jr., age 75, was born on December 25, 1950, in Tucumcari, New Mexico. He passed away on October 9, 2026, leaving behind a family who will forever cherish his memory and the life he lived.
Louis was the son of Louis M. Gallegos Sr. and Mary R. Gallegos, both of whom preceded him in death. He was a...
Patrick Edward Johnson
Oct 9, 2026
Patrick Edward Johnson passed peacefully at his home, surrounded by family, on October 9th, 2026. He had recently celebrated his 85th birthday in June with a joyous party with friends and family. He was born in Rice Lake, Wisconsin to Algier and Mary Johnson. He served for four years in the Navy aboard the USS Springfield. He graduated college from...
Michelle Marie Tuffield
Oct 8, 2026
Michelle Marie Tuffield, age 50, passed away on October 8, 2026. She was born on March 18, 1976, in Thornton, Colorado.
Michelle was born and raised in Colorado. She attended All Souls Catholic School and Arapahoe High School. She earned her bachelor's degree in physical education from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and worked as a teacher for many years.
One of Michelle's...
Douglas McClellan Picard
Oct 8, 2026
Douglas McClellan Picard, age 76, passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2026.
Originally from Athens, Ohio, where his parents were prominent faculty members at Ohio University. Doug earned his bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. His journey took him from Ohio to Chicago and eventually to Colorado, where his aunt and uncle’s family, the Robinsons, introduced...
Greg Hudley
Oct 8, 2026
Gregory James Hudley, known to everyone as Greg, completed his life journey on October 8th, 2026, just a few days shy of his 75th birthday. Greg was born in Denver, CO on October 13th, 1951 to Vern & Celeste Hudley. A lifelong resident, he was a true son of the city he loved.
Greg attended Denver Public Schools & graduated in...
Ju-Hung Chen
Oct 7, 2026
Ju-Hung Chen at the age of 62 passed away peacefully on October 7th She was not afraid and passed with strength and dignity. She touched all our lives in so many ways. Now we can remember all the wonderful memories we have. She requested not to have a funeral and be cremated.
She was a devoted and loving partner to her...
Raymond Rosales
Oct 7, 2026
Raymond Rosales, 94, of Thornton, passed away on October 7, 2026. He will be lovingly remembered by all who knew him. Raymond was preceded in death by his parents, Josephine and Russell Rosales; granddaughter, Melissa Anne Stringer and siblings, Helen Morrison, Carmen Nagy, Julia Templeton, Russell Rosales Jr, and Theresa Merritt.
Raymond is survived by his wife, Veronica Vialpando Rosales; brother,...
James H. Benton
Oct 7, 2026
James H. Benton, age 80, passed away peacefully at home on October 7, 2026. James was born and raised in Denver, where he attended Lincoln High School and in 1968 earned a bachelor's degree from DU. He began a long career as a sports writer at the Rocky Mountain News which lasted over 50 years. He covered all levels of...
Joseph Charles Mason
Oct 7, 2026
Joseph Charles Mason (Joe) was born October 10, 1985 to Margaret Mason in Golden, Colorado, where he was raised and attended school. He passed away October 7, 2026 after a battle with liver disease.
Joe was an incredible father, son and friend. He was generous with his smiles and would give the shirt off his back to someone in need. His...
Jeff D Nelson
Oct 7, 2026
Jeff Nelson, age 67 died peacefully on Wednesday October 7th, 2026 at St. Anthony's Hospital. He was surrounded by his loved ones.
Jeff was born at Enid, Oklahoma, January 4, 1959. Jeff served in the Coast Guard, from 1977 till 1981. Honorably discharged. He came to Colorado where he met his wife Denise and was married for 33 years. Jeff worked...
Violet Hoffman
Oct 7, 2026
With deep love and sadness, we announce the passing of Violet Hoffman of Aurora, Colorado, on October 7, 2026, at the age of 90. Violet was a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend whose love and kindness touched the lives of all who knew her.
In her later years, Violet generously gave her time to the USO, the Red Hat...
Devon Antigone Dikeou
Oct 6, 2026
Devon Dikeou was born on September 30, 1963, in Denver, Colorado to John Panayes Dikeou of Denver, and Lucy Sharp Dikeou of Lexington, Kentucky. She attended Graland Country Day School through 9th grade and Kent Denver School for high school. She attended Brown University where she graduated with honors, and went to graduate school at the School of Visual Arts,...
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