Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Jul 23, 2025

Celesta Rose Mullen, 78, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in Denver, Colorado. She was born on September 28, 1946, in Minot, North Dakota, to the late Patricia and Lawrence Schmidt. Celesta was a woman known for her warmth, wit, and unwavering devotion to her family. She had a sharp sense of humor and a...

Jul 22, 2025

James Franklin (Jim) Roberts, age 91 passed away on July 22, 2025 in Parker, Colorado in the company of his family and his little dog. Jim was born on July 4th, 1934 in Martling, Alabama. He grew up in Albertville, Alabama, graduating from Albertville High School and joining the Navy. Ensign Roberts was originally assigned to the communications office on...

Jul 22, 2025

Kathleen Stramel of Greenwood Village, Colorado passed away on July 22, 2025 at the age of 29. Loving daughter, niece and friend. She is preceded in death by her mother, Kathleen C. DeFino and brother, Christopher N. Stramel. Surviving her is her father, John Stramel. 

Kathleen loved traveling and was always on the ‘go’. Her struggle is over and she is...

Jul 22, 2025

Carolyn Sue Riddell was peacefully called home to the angels on July 22nd in Wheat Ridge, Colorado.

Born on May 27, 1938, in Denver, Colorado, Carolyn was the beloved daughter of the late Oliver Kellow Bussard and Betty Louise Guess.

Carolyn’s greatest joy in life was her family. A devoted mother, grandmother, and “Grandma Great,” she cherished every moment spent with her...

Jul 21, 2025

It is with a heavy heart that we share the news of Tony Szado’s passing on July 21st, 2025. He lived a full life of 71 years as a selfless father, a caring husband, and a man who made a lasting impact on so many lives. Born on July 16, 1954, Tony grew to become a devout Catholic, allowing his...

Jul 21, 2025

In Loving Memory

Curtis Alan Brown, 67, of Aurora, CO, was suddenly called to his eternal home on 21 July 2025. He is preceded in death by his loving parents Charles and Mettie Brown.

Curtis was a radiant light in the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing him. His presence was a gift—steadfast, compassionate, and filled with quiet strength....

Jul 21, 2025

Dr. George Pappas, M.D., passed away on July 21, 2025 at the age of 91. He is survived and loved by his children Adelaide (Kevin) Naughton of Lakewood CO, George E. (Hazel Nelson) Pappas of Anchorage AK, his late wife of 53 years Gail Houston Pappas, and late daughter Sarah Pappas. He is cherished and loved by his grandchildren Rebecca...

Jul 21, 2025

Kathy Craven, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by family. She was born on August 28, 1953, in the small town of Corning, Iowa, to John and Norma O’Riley. Kathy spent her early childhood on a farm before her family relocated to Denver, Colorado, where she would grow up and build a life filled...

Jul 20, 2025

Mary passed away peacefully at the age of 96, surrounded by the love she spent a lifetime giving. A devoted wife to her late husband, Hugh S. Ryland, she was a cherished mother, grandmother of four, and great-grandmother of five. Her warmth, quiet wisdom, and gentle strength touched every life she met, leaving an enduring legacy of love and kindness.

A...

Jul 19, 2025

Tom passed away on July 19, 2025, one month short of his 91st birthday. He was preceded in death by his parents Joe Lindsey and Elizabeth Sanders; his siblings Jo Frances Callia, Bob Lindsey, and Patsy Tanner, as well as by his daughter Julie. He is survived by his wife Diane, son Russ (Kathy) and daughter Rhonda Renaud, grandsons Sean...

Jul 19, 2025

Jessica Carole Gaebler-Haffey, age 43, of Arvada, Colorado, died on July 19, 2025.

Born in California June 8, 1982, Jessica spent most of her childhood in Kent, Washington on a small horse farm with her parents (Gary & Debbie) and two siblings (Sarah & Jeff). Like most “farm girls,” she could do just about anything she set her mind to, and...

Jul 19, 2025

Kurt Edward Tretten, 66-years-old, passed away on July 19th, 2025.

Born September 25th, 1958, to Carol Nelson Tretten and Elmer Larson Tretten in San Francisco, California, Kurt grew up in the Bay Area along with his younger brother, Scott, and graduated high school at Miramonte High School in Orinda, California in 1976. He went on to earn a Bachelor’s Degree from...

Jul 18, 2025

Lucille “Lucky” Ann Gallagher

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, a trailblazer for women in risk management, and Colorado mountain girl at heart.

Lucille Ann Gallagher has been “Lucky” since the day she was born. As legend has it, the moment Lucky entered the world, a cricket began chirping on the windowsill—a sign of good fortune. One of her aunts, present at her...

Jul 18, 2025

Valentina Chekhovich Ramirez, age 61, passed away on July 18, 2025, after a courageous battle with stage 4 endometrial cancer. She fought for over two years where she always kept her optimism and stayed strong throughout all of it. She fought up to the very end while still doing everything she could to give guidance and support to her family....

Jul 18, 2025

Fred Sharpe Alexander III passed away on Friday, July 18, 2025. He was three days shy of his 84th birthday.

Fred was born on July 21, 1941 in Houston, Texas, the only child of Fred Sharpe Alexander Jr. and Bess Grace Alexander (née Tauber). The Alexander family moved to Amarillo, Texas in 1945; Fred Jr. and Bess divorced in 1951. Fred...

Jul 17, 2025

Hollis Keith, of Littleton, CO passed away peacefully on July 17th, 2025, at the age of 89. He was born October 7, 1935, in Abilene, Texas, to John L. Keith and Novell (Kirkpatrick) Keith.

He attended Abilene High School, and married Wanda Atwood on June 4th, 1956, where they soon took off on an adventure to Fayetteville, North Carolina where he...

Jul 17, 2025

Jeanne DeBroder passed away peacefully on July 17, 2025, in Lakewood, Colorado with family by her side.

Her kind and generous heart will be carried on through her son Charles E. DeBroder (Rosario), her daughter Lynn DeBroder-Owens (Miguel), her grandson Mason Owens (Risha), her granddaughter Maya Owens (Carl), and her sister Mary Anne Bolas (Ted). Jeanne was married to Charles F....

Jul 17, 2025

Jean C. Andrews (95) passed away peacefully on July 17th, 2025

Jean married Stanley R. Andrews on July 29th, 1950. Together they raised 4 sons, who meant everything to them.

Jean is survived by Robin (daughter-in law), Don (Brenda), Ted (Melissa), 3 grandchildren- Tisa, Lania and Patrick (Kelli) and 4 great grandsons- Cale, Logan, Camden and Everett.

She was preceded in death by...

Jul 17, 2025

It is with profound sadness that the family of Felicia Dawn Lipps, (Fli, Snow Walker, Flips) 33, announces her passing on July 17, 2025. Felicia will be remembered for her infectious laugh, her deep love for her dogs, music, Pokémon and her ever-growing collection of stuffies.

Felicia was born on May 7, 1992, in Englewood, Colorado, to Shauana Doyebi and Robert...

Jul 17, 2025