Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Judith "Judi" Lynn (Olson) Sullivan
May 17, 2026
Judith “Judi” Lynn (Olson) Sullivan passed peacefully on May 17, 2026, in Colorado at the age of 83.
Born on January 2, 1943, in Appleton, Wisconsin, Judi was the daughter of Lynos C. Olson and Helen Kangas Olson. Raised in a close-knit Lutheran family and proud of her Scandinavian heritage, she carried a lifelong devotion to faith, family, and compassionate service.
Judi...
William "Bill" P. Kinsella
May 17, 2026
William "Bill" P. Kinsella
October 17, 1939-May 17, 2026
Bill was born in Red Bank, NJ and grew up in the small Jersey shore town of Keansburg. He was the youngest of 6 children. Bill loved living in Keansburg, where he worked summers on the boardwalk with his father and 2 older brother's, Jack and Joe, on his father's miniature train that...
Marilyn Constance Harrison
May 17, 2026
Marilyn Constance Harrison passed away peacefully on May 17, 2026 at the age of 87. She was born August 30, 1938 to Clyde Brattin Merritt and Margaret Blanche Merritt (Brett) in Neosho, Missouri.
Most of Marilyn’s early years were in Webb City, Missouri and Ottawa, Kansas and she earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education from Pittsburgh State University...
Susan Evelyn Garner (Stenzel)
May 17, 2026
Susan Evelyn Garner (Stenzel), affectionately known as “Susie,” passed away peacefully at home in Westminster on May 17, 2026, at the age of 78.
Susan was born on December 23, 1947, in Cedar Rapids. From an early age, she developed the caring, hardworking, and dependable spirit that would define her entire life. Above all else, Susan loved God, loved her husband...
Gary Warren Phelps
May 16, 2026
In Loving Memory of Gary Warren Phelps
10/18/1950 - 05/16/2026
Gary Phelps was born in Perryton, Texas to Dorene and Warren Phelps. As a young boy he lived in Beaver, Oklahoma, Wichita, Kansas and Alamogordo, New Mexico before his family settled in Greeley, Colorado.
Gary attended the University of Northern Colorado, graduating with a degree in Fine Arts. While in college Gary discovered...
John Maher Poplin, Jr.
May 16, 2026
John Maher Poplin Jr., 74, of Aurora, Colorado passed away at his home on May 16, 2026. John was born in Portsmouth, VA to John M. Poplin. Sr. and Peggy Barnes Poplin.
John graduated from Ahoskie High School. He served in the United States Air Force from 1971 to 1975. He was trained in Precision Measurement Electronics and had a career...
David J. Davis
May 16, 2026
David J Davis, 79, passed away at home in Aurora, CO on May 16, 2026 after a long, hard-fought battle with a heart condition.
He was born February 12, 1947 in Appling, GA and was the only surviving triplet. He was larger than life and lived his life making up for all three. David was known for his love of life,...
Carol Ann McBride
May 15, 2026
Carol Ann McBride, a woman of remarkable spirit and quiet strength, passed away on May 15, 2026, at Swedish Hospital in Denver, Colorado. Born in Miami, Oklahoma on September 1, 1941, Carol carried a sense of independence and determination throughout her eighty-four years, living a life defined by hard work, a deep love for animals, and a thirty-one-year partnership with...
George Eric "Rick" Bailey
May 15, 2026
Surrounded by his loving family, George Eric "Rick" Bailey, 83, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2026, in Lakewood, Colorado. Born on May 14, 1943, in Rochester, New York, to George and Helen (Zabel) Bailey, Rick was raised in Arlington Heights, Illinois. He will be fondly remembered for his quick wit, adventurous spirit, and boundless generosity. Rick’s unwavering love and...
Michael Anthony Martinez
May 15, 2026
Michael Anthony Martinez passed away on May 15, 2026, at the age of 51. Michael was born on April 10, 1975, to Gilbert “Marty” Martinez and Dolores (Carpio) Martinez. He grew up in the Denver area and attended Denver Public Schools, graduating from North High School in 1993. Michael later attended Westwood College, where he earned an Associate Degree in...
Maureen Kelly Barker
May 15, 2026
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Maureen Kelly Barker. Maureen unexpectedly passed on the evening of May 15th, 2026 surrounded with love.
Maureen Kelly Barker, the eldest daughter of John Fleming Kelly and Flaminia (Nina) Elaine Odescalchi was a proud Denver native and fifth generation Coloradoan. Maureen grew up attending St. Johns Catholic School (now...
Bonnie Macpherson Garrett
May 14, 2026
Bonnie Macpherson Garrett, a beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2026, in Littleton, Colorado, at the age of 77.
Born on September 18, 1948, to Rupert and Florence Macpherson on Long Island, New York, Bonnie was a loyal and devoted daughter who carried the values of her upbringing with her throughout her life. She graduated from Wilton...
Larry Tesar
May 14, 2026
Larry Tesar
Larry was a good man a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and loyal friend, he was kind with a warm smile and generous spirit.
He embraced life and was proud to have served as a Marine, Lance Corporal, being awarded two Good Service Awards in active duty. He married Jayne and built a family with 1 daughter - Karla, 2...
Louise Dorothy Chavez
May 14, 2026
Louise Dorothy Chavez, age 82, passed away in her home on May 14, 2026, surrounded by her family.
Dorothy was born in the San Luis Valley in 1943, the third of ten children with two sisters and seven brothers. She graduated from Denver West High School and soon began building what would become the center of her life, her family.
In 1962,...
Salvador Franco Varela
May 14, 2026
Sal Varela, a beloved husband, father, educator, and servant of God and community, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2026, at the age of 87, surrounded by the family he cherished above all else.
Born on December 17, 1938, in Mexico City, Sal carried the warmth of his heritage and the light of his faith with him throughout every chapter of...
Megan K. MacEvitt
May 14, 2026
Megan K. MacEvitt of Denver, Colorado passed away on May 14, 2026 at the age of 42. Loving daughter, sister and friend.
Megan is survived by her parents James and Joan MacEvitt and sister Sam MacEvitt and her fiancé Jax. Megan is also survived by many extended family members and friends.
A Memorial Service honoring Megan's life will be held on Thursday...
Christopher Lee Knapp
May 13, 2026
Christopher Lee Knapp, known to everyone who loved him as “Toph”, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of May 13, 2026, at the age of 30, after a long and courageous fight with end-stage liver disease. He was surrounded by the love of his family and friends.
Toph was born on January 2, 1996, and from the very beginning...
Alfred "Al" Skinner Watson
May 13, 2026
His Final Voyage Has Begun
Alfred "Al" Skinner Watson, 72, of Aurora, Colorado, passed away peacefully at home on May 13, 2026, at 7:11 p.m., surrounded by the love of his family. Fittingly, he passed during Wednesday night's Avalanche game — one of the things he most loved sharing with his wife — and the Avs went on to win in...
Gilbert E. Martinez
May 13, 2026
Gilbert E. Martinez passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by family on Wednesday May 13, 2026 at the age of 85. Gilbert was born on January 15, 1941 to Frank and Louisa M. (Trujillo) Martinez in Ledoux, NM. As a young child, he moved with his parents to Mora, NM and in 1950 migrated to Leadville, CO which would...
Alice Martha Marin
May 13, 2026
Alice Martha Marin, age 76, was preceded in her death by her parents John Alex Garcia and Beatrice Lopez, her daughter Gloria Martinez, Brother Mark, Brother Anthony, and Sister Joann.
Alice is survived by her husband of 36 years Jose Angel Marin.
Her children Pete Martinez, Nanette Martinez, and Tina Bastidos (Kenny). Her bonus daughter Vicky Soto and son Benito Hernandez.
Her grandchildren;...
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