Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Brenda Smith
Jan 1, 2022
Brenda J. Smith (“Grammy”) passed away surrounded by her loved ones on December 22, 2022. She had fought valiantly through several health problems and is now reunited with her loved ones that have gone before.
Survivors include her two daughters, Amy Jo Rivas (Mark), Angela Ayn Martinez, grandchildren, Nicole Jensen, Robert Martinez, Jr., Nicholas Martinez, Alexander Martinez,...
Chandler Diack
Jan 1, 2022
Taken way too soon, Chandler Robert Diack, age 36, passed away on November 28, 2022.
Chandler had a big heart and a big smile. Once you met him, it was hard to forget him. He will be remembered as his funny, kind, charming, charismatic self. A true Colorado kid, he was born and raised in Denver, loved playing...
Carder Kingsbury
Jan 1, 2022
Carder James Kingsbury passed away recently at his home in Denver. Carder was 38 years old.
He leaves behind his father and mother, Jerry and Patti Kingsbury (Denver), a sister and brother-in-law, Nicole and Nate Rutter (Morrison), a niece and nephew, Autumn and Braylon Rutter (Morrison), his grandmother, Patricia Kingsbury (St Louis, Mo) and many aunts, uncles and cousins throughout...
Lynn Stumpf
Jan 1, 2022
Lynn Catherine Stumpf, 78, of Morrison, Colorado passed away on May 20th, 2022.
Lynn was born in Kaukauna, Wisconsin to Robert and Margie Hoehne on June 14th, 1943 and is the oldest of 6 children. Her siblings are Robert, Jr., Barbara, Gerald, Donald & Mary. She graduated from Kaukauna High School and attended several courses at St....
Jack Ward
Jan 1, 2022
Jack Wendell Ward was born in Peetz, Colorado to Clyde and Icle Ward on August 24, 1945. He passed to his eternal home on September 20, 2022, at the age of 77. His earthly remains will be interred at Fort Logan National Cemetery. A service will be held there October 6, 2022, 11:15 AM, at Staging Area C (please...
Mary Haddon
Jan 1, 2022
Mary Denise Haddon (nee McCarty) passed away on November 08th, 2022 after a short but powerful battle with cancer. Born June 17th, 1948, she was raised in Glenview, IL before moving to Denver to attend Loretto Heights College in 1966. There she met her husband, Timothy Haddon, a student at the Colorado School of Mines. After both graduated in...
James Bourcy
Jan 1, 2022
On May 19, 2022, James (Jimmy) Bourcy, age 61, a proud, lifelong resident of Colorado, tragically fell to his death while hiking on North Table Mountain in high winds.
Fondly known as "The Badger” by his siblings, nieces, and nephews, he worked in several diverse fields including the Peace Corps in Guatemala, where his vision of the...
Raymond Edward Milius "Our Wise Protector"
Jan 1, 2022
Our beloved Raymond Edward Milius age 70 passed away May 17, 2022 at St. Anthony’s Hospital, Lakewood, CO. following glioblastoma brain tumor complications.
Ray was born Jan. 31, 1952 to parents, Olga Owens Wilkinson and Raymond Willie Milius in Salt Lake City, Utah. As the eldest of six children, his younger siblings revered him as an exemplar...
Chad Ridgway
Jan 1, 2022
Chad Aaron Ridgway, 50, of Lakewood, passed away Thursday, August 18, 2022. He is survived by his loving wife, Laura; parents, Terry and Cheryl Ridgway; brother, Todd Ridgway. Celebration of his Life will be held Friday, September 2, 2022, 2pm, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood.
In lieu of flowers please consider donating to...
Grant Suri
Jan 1, 2022
It is with great sadness we announce on Friday, December 23, 2022, Grant Kumar Suri, Our sweet and beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew and cousin, passed away at the age of 22 in Colorado Springs.
He is survived by his mother, Brett Chamberlain Naperola; his step-father, Ken Naperola; his sister, Emma Suri; his brother, Jack Naperola; his grandmothers, Huntley...

Dorothy Vollmar
Jan 1, 2022
Dorothy Vollmar, 91, passed away on February 27, 2022.
She was buried with her late husband, Justin, in Mizpah Cemetery, Platteville, Colorado.
Jeanette Anderson
Jan 1, 2022
Jeanette Ann Anderson passed away December 7, 2022 in Lakewood, Colorado.
Jeanette was born March 2, 1939 to Harold and Luella Mae Henderson in Genoa, Colorado. Jeanette wed Carl Anderson June 2, 1957 and enjoyed a very long and loving life together until Carl’s passing October 28, 2020.
Jeanette worked as a secretary at Lake Middle...
Mary "Min" Wills
Jan 1, 2022
Mary "Min" Agnes Wills, 69, of Arvada passed away Thursday, December 1, 2022 at Lutheran Hospital due to numerous health issues. She was born in Colorado Springs, CO on December 25, 1952. She attended Abraham Lincoln High School in Denver. Mary wed ex-husbands Benjamin Saindon in 1970 and Robert Wills in 1976. Mary worked as a file and data entry clerk. Towards her...
Rilla Knutson
Jan 1, 2022
Rilla “Mema” Knutson was born in 1936 and died January 4, 2022.
Rilla grew up in Denver and graduated from South High School where she met her future husband. After graduation from Stephens College she became a stewardess for Braniff Airlines. She enjoyed flying and the life-long friends she made!
She married the love of...
David Mundt
Jan 1, 2022
David Eugene Mundt passed away Friday, June 24, 2022. He was born January 20, 1954, in Lincoln, Nebraska to parents Leon R. and Ruth E (Leininger) Mundt. He was baptized into the Christian faith. He attended St. Peter Lutheran Elementary School and Deshler High School in Deshler, Nebraska. In his youth, Dave was active in choir, band, sports and...
Stuart Hebner
Jan 1, 2022
Stuart (Stu) Hebner of Aurora Colorado passed away on May 12th, 2022 at the age of 76. Stu was born in Battle Creek, Michigan to Rachel and Francis Hebner, they both predeceased him.
Stu was a Vietnam Veteran. He worked for Michigan Bell, AT, and Lucent. He was a computer expert.
He is survived by...
Jim Stauffer
Jan 1, 2022
Jim Lee Stauffer passed away November 10, 2022 with all of his family present.
Jim often recalled the time he spent playing in the neighborhood with his brothers as a boy.
Known for his love of country and duty to serve Jim followed his dad and brother, John, into the army national guard at the...
Josephine Costello
Jan 1, 2022
Josie lived at Brookdale Park Place Senior Living Community in Denver, Colorado
Josie passed away on Saturday, November 26th, 2022 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Denver. She died due to complications from pneumonia. She was 88 years old.
Josie was born on June 1, 1934 in Crested Butte, Colorado. Her family moved to Denver, Colorado when she was 6 years old.
Josie's parents were Raquel and Stella (Alarid) Cordova...
Joseph Tangi
Jan 1, 2022
The family of Joseph Daniel Tangi, age 72, is deeply saddened to announce that Joe passed away at his home in Thornton, CO on Thursday, June 2, 2022. His passing was sudden, and he did not suffer in his final moments.
He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 52 years Delilah (Dolly) Tangi. His children:...
Eleanor Allyn
Jan 1, 2022
Eleanor LaCroix Allyn (Ellie) was born August 19, 1942 at Stafford Springs, Connecticut. She went to Hazardville Elementary School, Our Lady of Angels High School and Nursing School at Ducane University. While in college she responded to JFK’s call for workers and served in the US State Department as a secretary of the Egypt desk and the Middle East...
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries

HeartLight offers a variety of support groups, education, resources, and special programming related to grief and loss.
365 Days of Grief Support
Sign up for one year of grief messages designed to offer hope and healing during difficult first year after a loss