Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Sherry Lynn Jones
Nov 21, 2025
Sherry Lynn Jones of Englewood, Colorado passed away peacefully on November 21, 2025. Loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend.
A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, November 24, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 South Wadsworth Boulevard, Lakewood, Colorado. A reception will immediately follow.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Sherry's honor...
Suzanne "Suzy" M. Bassani
2025
Suzanne “Suzy” Murray Bassani has been described as extraordinary, amazing, and a dynamic force who made a positive and lasting impact on so many people.
Suzy was born in Johannesburg South Africa in on July 6, 1940. She graduated from high school early at the age of 16 and began pursuing a career in both acting and computer programming with NCR....
Larry L. Tolar
Nov 20, 2025
Larry was born in Monroe, Louisiana on June 22, 1937, to Nathaniel and Vera Toler. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Pete and Bonnie.
Larry met his wife, Sigrun (Sigi), in 1965 in Munich, Germany, and married on May 16, 1966. They started their life together in America after Larry’s discharge from the Army.
His interest was always in the...
Timothy Alan Williams
Nov 19, 2025
Timothy Alan Williams, age 69, passed away on November 19th, 2025 at his home in Westminster Colorado.
Tim was born on May 13th, 1956. He lived in Westminster where he shared his life with his wife Rita Baird Williams; daughter Racquel Mora; grandchildren Haley Mora, Lexie Mora, Sephora Mares and Maksim Apodaca; great grandchildren Cassius LaCrue and Mila LaCrue; his beloved...
William "Fred" Gauley
Nov 19, 2025
William “Fred” Gauley, age 92, died peacefully on November 19th, 2025. He was a graduate of Ringwood High School in Ringwood, Oklahoma. He entered the Air Force in 1952 and moved to Colorado where he met his wife, Billie. They married in 1955 and had 2 children, Cynthia Kaye and Kimberley Sue. In 1977, Fred received his associates degree in...
Ada Marlene Davis
Nov 19, 2025
Ada Marlene Davis passed away peacefully at home on November 19th, 2025. Ada was born on August 15th, 1947, she was preceded in death by her parents, Harvey Davis and Ella Davis.
She was an avid Broncos fan, enjoyed doing crafts ,watching Reality TV and spending time with her family.
Ada is survived by her children Brenda Garcia, Debra Zamora ( Benny...
James Michael Ritz
Nov 19, 2025
James Michael Ritz passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 19th, surrounded by his family. He was a devoted husband and father, a deeply engaged grandfather and great-grandfather, and a loyal friend to many.
Jim was born on December 11, 1936, in Walsenburg, Colorado, where he spent his childhood and attended St. Mary’s Catholic School. He later studied at the University of...
Lynette Maris McAuliffe
Nov 19, 2025
Lynette Maris McAuliffe passed away peacefully on November 19, 2025, at the age of 72. Lynette Kay was born on September 5th, 1953, in Denver, Colorado, to Harry Norman Maris and Lorraine (Izett) Maris. She is survived by her husband Kevin McAuliffe, children Paige Cadice (Joshua), and Colin McAuliffe (Brianne), four grandchildren, Liam Cadice (17 years), Livia Cadice (14 years),...
Joan Larin BonAnno
Nov 19, 2025
Joan L. BonAnno died peacefully the morning of November 19, in Denver, Colorado, surrounded by the love of her family at 82 years of age. She was the youngest of nine children born to Camille (Keating) and George Larin in Detroit, Michigan, during the height of World War II.
After attending St. Brigid Catholic School, Joanie graduated from Immaculata High School...
Warren "Cully" Lee Dahlstrom
Nov 18, 2025
Warren (Cully) Lee Dahlstrom, 99, passed away peacefully on November 18, 2025, in the presence of his family. He was born on June 6, 1926, in Palatine, Illinois to Arnold and Mildred Dahlstrom. He enjoyed growing up with older brother Russell and younger sister Marlene Magnuson in Mount Prospect, Illinois.
After graduation from Arlington Heights High School, he entered the U.S....
William Jacques DeLine
Nov 18, 2025
It is with a heavy heart that we share the news of the passing of William Jacques DeLine, who left us peacefully at the age of 90 on Tuesday, November 18, surrounded by his loving family and his beautiful wife.
Born August 14, 1935, in Denver, Colorado, Bill, affectionately known as "Grandsir" to his grandchildren, was a devoted family man and...
Shirley Ann Holder
Nov 17, 2025
Shirley Ann Holder passed away in Arvada, Colorado on November 17, 2025, at the age of 94. She was born on September 27, 1931, in Imperial, Nebraska to Roy and Minnie (Cannon) Skewes. Her parents lived on a farm near Champion, Nebraska, and the day of Shirley’s birth her mother had spent that whole day doing her usual farm chores....
John Spencer Prater
Nov 17, 2025
John Prater, aged 84, passed away peacefully at his home in Denver, Colorado on November 17, 2025, surrounded by his wife and family.
John was born on June 2, 1941, in Danville, Illinois and grew up in Ridge Farm, Illinois. He graduated from Ridge Farm High School in 1959. In high school, John was active in sports, playing varsity football, and...
Karl Wesselhoeft
Nov 16, 2025
Karl, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, met Jesus on November 16, 2025, surrounded by the same deep love he so freely poured into others. Raised in New England with his two older brothers, he grew up on a small family farm where simple joys—skating on frozen ponds, long walks by the water, cheering at ballgames, and his mother’s...
Nora Marie Vigil
Nov 16, 2025
Our dear Nora Marie Vigil, 78, of Westminster, Colorado, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family in her home on Sunday morning November 16, 2025. Born in Santa Fe, New Mexico, Nora was preceded in death by her parents, Genaro (Jerry) and Louise Garcia, and her sister, Dorothy Mae Davis.
She is survived by her devoted husband of 53 years, Dennis...
Jayne McHugh
Nov 15, 2025
Jayne McHugh, born Jayne Gibson, was born on May 31, 1960, to Ben and Peggy Gibson in Arvada, CO. She was the youngest of three children. She attended Vanderhoof Elementary School and Drake Jr. High before attending Arvada West High School where she starred in multiple sports. She earned a scholarship to play volleyball at the University of the Pacific...
Elizabeth Ann Eberle
Nov 15, 2025
In Fond Remembrance
We remember with love and gratitude the life of our beloved Mother, Elizabeth Ann (Albrecht) Eberle, who was called home to the Lord on November 15, 2025, at the age of 90 peacefully in her home - Littleton, Colorado. Elizabeth, a faithful parent and friend, exemplified Christian virtues of kindness and patience in all aspects of life.
Born on...
Janet (Pryde) Baker
Nov 15, 2025
Janet was born in Thermopolis, Wyoming. With her father being in the oil business, they traveled the state until settling in Casper, Wyoming, where she attended Crest Hill Grade School, Dean Morgan Junior High and Natrona County High School, graduating in 1972. She attended the University of Wyoming and pursued a career as a travel agent.
In 1978, Janet married Bob Baker,...
Vance Larimer
Nov 15, 2025
Vance Larimer, beloved husband, father, coach, and friend, passed away on November 15, 2025. He was born in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, in 1965 to Russel and Marcia Larimer. At just two years old, Vance moved with his family to Colorado, the place that would shape his childhood, his passions, and ultimately the life he built.
A lifelong athlete, Vance excelled...
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