Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Mar 9, 2025

Robert (Bob) Marion Hall, aged 98, passed away on March 9 th , 2025 in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. He was born on August 27, 1926 in Northport, Nebraska to Chester and Lillian (Jensen) Hall.

He graduated from North Platte High School mid-term to join the US Navy in 1943 and served in the Pacific Theater on USS LST 905 as a...

Mar 9, 2025

Wagner J. Schorr, age 89, died peacefully at his home on March 9, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born in 1935, Wag’s early life was marked by a unique journey, beginning in Philadelphia and on a Bucks County farm. When Wag was 14 his family relocated to an Arizona ranch, where he and his four brothers embraced the life...

Mar 9, 2025

Verna Young passed away at her home on March 9, 2025 as a centenarian. She was born in Minnesota of German descent. She grew up on the family farm with her 3 brothers and a sister and was the middle child. They all went to school in a one room school house. As she grew older, she went to high...

Mar 9, 2025

Carolyn Louise Gorley, 67, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on May 3, 1957, in Butte, Montana, Carolyn was one of seven siblings and a proud graduate of Butte High School, Class of 1975.

She was introduced by friends to the love of her life, Tom, at the Finlen Hotel Bar in...

Mar 9, 2025

Sharon "Suz" or "Sherry" Howell passed away on March 9, 2025 just shy of her 78th birthday.

Sharon was born to Sy and Alvina Hause and lived nearly her whole life in southern Jefferson County. Growing up as a "farm kid" she and her brother, Chuck, rode the bus through the south end of the county to attend school, including Bear...

Mar 9, 2025

Elizabeth Jane Larson “Betty” age 87 years, of Menomonee Falls, WI passed away peacefully on March 9, 2025 in her home at Cherry Creek Retirement Village in Aurora, CO. She is survived by daughter, Deborah (Clayton) Ellis of Aurora, CO, sister-in-law, Sandra Larson of Chippewa Falls, WI, nieces, nephews, and friends. She is preceded in death by her husband: Eugene...

Mar 8, 2025

It is with both sadness and gratitude that we remember and celebrate the life of Karen Torp, a remarkable woman who lived a full and meaningful life in service to her faith, community, and the many friendships she cherished.Karen was born in Wyoming in 1943 to John and June Torp, and shortly after, her family moved to Colorado, where her...

Mar 8, 2025

Patty St John was full of joy and spread that joy to all those who knew her. Many in heaven are celebrating her arrival! She joined our Lord and loved ones who passed before her on March 8th. There will be a celebration of her 92 years on earth on March 29 at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel in Centennial...

Mar 8, 2025

Stanley Edward Jones, age 71, passed away peacefully in his home in Broomfield, CO, on March 8, 2025.  Born in Aurora, CO, on October 25, 1953, to Leroy and Irene Jones, Stan lived a life full of adventure, kindness, and dedication to those he loved.

Stan proudly served in the United States Navy, where he was stationed at Pearl Harbor.  After...

Mar 8, 2025

David Mark Maffett was, and will always be, a beloved son, grandson, nephew, cousin, friend, and partner. He was never afraid to show his love for his people. Whether it was a simple gesture like randomly putting his arm around you and giving you a quick squeeze, or his unwavering loyalty and kindness, Dave made a lasting impression on everyone...

Mar 8, 2025

Murray was born in Denver, CO. Murray was raised by his mother, Marian (Holzer) Rigsby, and after she married Thomas Rigsby, he was adopted by Thomas, who he called his father. He spent his high school years in Roswell, New Mexico, where he was a member of the “Dirty Dozen”, a group of boys that became life-long friends. After high...

Mar 8, 2025

Mar 8, 2025

In Loving Memory

Our family has sadly lost Thelma “Terry” Green at the age of 96. She was born in Springfield, MA. January 9th, 1929 and passed March 8th, 2025.

Terry's career started after marrying Sam and later after having Richard and Patti. She got a job at the Cosmopolitan Hotel downtown Denver helping with banquets. There she met and waited on...

Mar 7, 2025

Joan Amelia Murphy born August 17, 1947 of Aurora, CO. was diagnosed with Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) a rare disease that had no cure available, passed away on Thursday March 6, 2025 surrounded by her loving family.

Joan was born in Faribault to parents Ronald and Josephine Matthies. She married Jim Hein, they divorced. She then married Bernie Murphy who passed away...

Mar 7, 2025

Mar 7, 2025

John Forrest Fisher, better known as “Fish,” swam into the great beyond on March 7, 2025, at Swedish Hospital in Denver, Colorado. Born on August 21, 1947, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Fish was the proud son of Forrest Charles Fisher and Doris Helen Fisher. 

After earning a B.A. from Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas, Fish kicked off his career as...

Mar 7, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of James Martin Vestal, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and proud retired Air Force veteran. He passed away peacefully on March 7, 2025, in Aurora, Colorado, holding the hand of his cherished wife of 66 years.

Born on April 4, 1935, in Damascus, Virginia, James served our country with honor...

Mar 7, 2025

Joseph S. Flierl, life-time Colorado resident and 34-year educator died March 7, 2025.

Joseph S. Flierl (Joe), a native Coloradoan, age 95 of Littleton, CO passed to eternal life on March 7, 2025 after a long period with dementia and other complications. He was the son of Simon H. Flierl, a native of Castle Rock, CO and Irene E. Coressel Flierl,...

Mar 6, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Cathy Dixon on March 6, 2025. Cathy was an exceptional person and a highly accomplished attorney.

Cathy made significant contributions throughout her career. After working with two Federal Judges after law school, she joined the Department of Justice and Securities and Exchange Commission for two decades. She was a Partner...

Mar 6, 2025

Ernest (Ernie) Garcia, 89, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2025 at Hyland Hills Memory Care in Westminster, Colorado. He was the beloved husband of Ruby McGrath, to whom he was married to for just over 70 years.

Born in Walsenburg, Colorado to Ernest Rollins Garcia and Tomasita Sandoval Garcia. His father Ernest, a second-generation coal miner made the decision to...