Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

May 16, 2025

Martha Jane Ellis (Bohnart), age 84, passed away peacefully in Denver, CO on May 16, 2025. She was known as ‘Marte’ to her friends and as ‘Nano’ to her grandchildren. Martha was born on July 21, 1940 in Wood River, NE to a large, loving family. She was a proud graduate of Wood River High School. Martha spent most of...

May 16, 2025

Lawrence ‘Larry’ John Aupperlee, 64, of Westminster, Colorado, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2025, at his home. A celebration of life service will take place at Revive Church, 8270 W. 80th Avenue in Arvada on Friday June 6, 2025, at 10 a.m.

Larry was born in Richwood, New Jersey on November 28, 1960, the son of Aaron and Rachael Aupperlee....

May 16, 2025

Judith Raechel Collings

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Judith Raechel Collings, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Judy passed away on May 16, 2025, at the age of 83. Born to John and Margaret Lampe in Spencer, Iowa, Judy lived a life filled with dedication, love, and an unyielding commitment to her family and...

May 15, 2025

David Alan Sherer, age 78, passed away at home on May 15, 2025 in Aurora, Colorado. He was born on January 16, 1947, in Santa Monica, California, the beloved son of Gordon and Bettie Sherer. David was a devoted husband to Linda Sherer for 55 years, a loving father to April Valdez (Mark) and Cameron Sherer, a proud Papa to...

May 15, 2025

Cathy Maglione, a brilliant woman known for her thoughtful kindness and generous spirit, passed away peacefully in Arvada, Colorado in May 2025. She was 63. Her life was one marked by witty intellect, quiet strength, and a profound love for her family.

Born in 1961 and raised in Colorado by Earl and Doris Chandler, Cathy grew up in a loving home...

May 15, 2025

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May 15, 2025

2025

Elizabeth Prisciliana Vigil Garcia (1944 to 2025) passed away at the age of 80 at her home. Liz lived a full life that defied odds, broke expectations, and brought joy to everyone lucky enough to know her. Wise and fiercely independent, Liz was beloved by many and always saw the very best in people.

Liz was born and raised in Denver,...

May 15, 2025

Patricia Panek Carpenter passed away on May 15, 2025. Born June 28, 1929 in Kearney, Nebraska to Katherine and Adolph (Pat) Panek. She was an only child. Her family moved to Denver, Colorado when she was a young child. She attended East High School, where her father, Pat Panek, was a renowned head football coach. She attended the University of...

May 14, 2025

Kenneth Norris Zaring, son of the American West, met his end on May 14, 2025. Born in Tucumcari, NM on February 22, 1939 to Burton Kenneth Zaring and Johne Parks Zaring, Ken grew up in Santa Rosa, Los Alamos, and Albuquerque, NM. He ran track and played football at Highland High School in Albuquerque, and played two years of football...

May 14, 2025

LaVonne Marie Buxton Finney, 95, of Denver, Colorado passed peacefully on May 14th, 2025. LaVonne was born November 11, 1929 in Aberdeen, South Dakota to Lawrence and Rose (Ellenbecker) Buxton. Her family moved to Los Angeles, California in 1940. LaVonne graduated from John H. Francis Polytechnic High School Los Angeles in 1947. She married the love of her life, Edward...

May 14, 2025

Mary Alice Leeper (Taube) passed away peacefully in Evergreen, Colorado on May 14, 2025, just 2 days before her 88th birthday. Mary was born on May 16, 1937 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She was the second of four children born to William Roger Taube, Sr. and Alice Taube (Heuring). Her father was a career military officer, and the family lived in...

May 14, 2025

Eugene Michael Williams, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2025, in Aurora, Colorado, at the age of 69.

Born on September 25, 1955, in Pineville, Louisiana, Eugene was a man full of life, laughter, and love — a soulful spirit who walked his own path with pride. He proudly served his country in the...

May 14, 2025

David Charles Collins, USAF, SMSgt (Ret.), passed away peacefully on May 14, 2025, in Parker, Colorado, at the age of 82.

Born December 10, 1942, in Rensselaer, New York, David was New York Irish to the core—quick with a joke, warm with a smile, and a proud jokester long before "Dad Jokes" were officially a thing. He lived his life with...

May 14, 2025

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the devastating loss of Breeanne "Bree" Dinges, who passed away on May 14, 2025. Born March 12, 1996, Bree was the epitome of a life lived in color, characterized by a bubbly, funny, compassionate, adventurous, silly, thoughtful, caring, inspiring, courageous, free-spirited and strong personality.

You make have known her as Bree, others Breezy,...

May 14, 2025

Donald Earl Whipple passed away at his residence in Aurora, CO on May 14th, 2025, at the age of 99. He was born on August 31st, 1925 to Bernice Irene (Gilmore) and Jacob Earl Whipple in Beeler, KS. He had fond memories of being raised on a farm, the 9th of 13 children, attended a one room schoolhouse in his...

May 14, 2025

John J. Fleckenstein, 74, of Denver, died peacefully in his sleep on May 14th, 2025. 

John was born on March 12th, 1951, to Adam and Dolores Fleckenstein in Denver, Colorado. 

He attended Our Lady of Lourdes Grade School and Saint Francis de Sales High School graduating in 1969. He graduated from the University of Denver with a Bachelor of Science in Business...

May 14, 2025

Gladys “Myke” Baker, age 98, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2025, in Denver, Colorado.Myke was born on August 13, 1926, in Lake Mills, Iowa, and grew up attending Ventura schools. She married Loyd Spilman in 1946, and the two built a life together on a farm outside of Clear Lake, Iowa, raising three children: Sheryl, Kathy, and Carol. After...

May 13, 2025

Stanley (Stan) E. Penner, was born January 26, 1959, in Lakewood, California, to Bruce and Hazel Penner. Stan grew up in Lakewood with his parents and older brother Rod.

Stan attended Elementary, Junior High and High School in Lakewood, graduating from Mayfair High School in 1977. Stan was very active in sports growing up, participating in baseball, basketball and football. He...

May 13, 2025

Diane Wichert (Burling), 82, of Denver, Colorado, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, May 13, 2025.

Diane, a California native, made her way to Denver, where she met Ed in 1972 and married the following year. They spent more than 50 wonderful years together raising four children and creating a lifetime of love and many cherished memories with family...