Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
James J Wilkins Jr.
Oct 7, 2025
Born in Mississippi,
James J. Wilkins "J.J." was loved by a loyal, dedicated village of people. His heart cherished deeply, gave freely, and supported those he loved with a silent, yet unmistakable hand of strength. In every room where he sat, he filled the space with a quiet and wise presence. A presence so calm. that it could draw in anyone...
Marjorie L. Huston
Oct 7, 2025
Marjorie L. Huston, loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away 10/7/25. Born on 9/18/41 to Fred and Evelyn Leyba in Leadville, Colorado. In her early years she had a wonderful and rewarding career as a Registered Nurse. Before and during retirement she enjoyed traveling, spending time with her family and contributing to various causes and organizations within her community. To...
Shirley Elaine Hanlin
Oct 7, 2025
Shirley Elaine Rogers was the first daughter, of three, born to Katherine Reno and Cecil Rogers. She was born on August 16, 1931, in Denver Colorado. Her childhood was spent happily with family and her best friend, Janice. They were inseparable and like sisters and remained lifelong friends. The family enjoyed trips to Elitches and Lakeside, the popular amusement parks...
Wayne Bernard Grosso
Oct 7, 2025
Wayne Bernard Grosso, 84, of Lakewood, passed away October 7, 2025. He is preceded in death by his parents, Pete and Louise Grosso and step mother, Barbara Grosso.
Wayne is survived by his loving wife, Yolonda; his children: Christopher (Giselle Metcaf-Grosso), Stephen (Kathy Lawatsch), Robert, Karen (Greg Marquez) Auvinen, Nancy (Orion Chandler) and Johnny. Grandfather of: Cassandra, Torin, McKenzie, Aidan, Jaden,...
William Dennis Ganz
Oct 6, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of William Dennis Ganz, who departed this life on October 6th,2025 at the age of 78. Born on August 1,1947 in Big Stone, MN; Bill was the oldest child of William Frank and Lucile Mary Ganz.
He was raised in a military family and therefore grew up in various states and...
Denis Leo Walsh
Oct 6, 2025
Retired U.S. Air Force Brigadier General Denis Leo Walsh, age 90, died peacefully on Monday, October 6, 2025, at his home in Denver, Colorado. Known affectionately by family as “Bum” or “Bumpa,” Denis lived a full, purposeful life of service to family and country and was much loved by his family and close friends.
Denis was born on August 9, 1935,...
Maria Christina Radston
Oct 6, 2025
Maria Christina Radston, born February 22, 1952 and passed October 6, 2025 at the age of 73. Born in Havana, Cuba, Maria then moved to Miami, Florida where she met the love of her life, George Radston. Throughout their years together, they lived in various places, both U.S. and abroad.
Maria was an amazing wife to George, loving mama to Jennifer...
Juvenal Ibarra Escobedo
Oct 6, 2025
Juvenal Ibarra Escobedo, querido esposo, padre, y abuelo, fallecio el dia 6 de octubre del 2025 en su hogar en Arvada, Colorado, rodeado de su amorosa familia. Fue nacido el dia 19 de agosto del 1962 en La Victorina, Zacatecas, Mexico a sus padres Rafael y Juana Ibarra.
Juvenal crecio en La Victorina, Zacatecas, Mexico. Cercas de alli conocio a su...
Charles William Farrell
Oct 5, 2025
Charles passed away at home with his loved ones on October 5, 2025 at the age of 72 after an 8 year battle with cancer. He was born June 10, 1953 in Santa Rosa, California to the late Charles William Farrell and Carol Joan Farrell. Charles graduated from Santa Rosa High School in 1971 and shortly after he joined the...
Mary Jo Chojnowski
Oct 5, 2025
Mary Jo Chojnowski (McNutt) passed away on October 5, 2025, in Lafayette, CO. She was born to Don and Mary McNutt at St. Vincent’s hospital in Toledo, OH on April 26, 1942. Mary Jo grew up in Toledo and attended DeVilbiss High School. During the summers of her youth, the family spent time at the cottage her father built on...
Lois Snider
Oct 5, 2025
Lois Carol (Jones) Snider passed away peacefully at home on October 5, 2025. She and her husband, Donald “Don” Snider, were native Denverites. Lois was preceded in death by her husband Donald, and her beloved daughter, Janet Snider McNellis-King, her grandson, Nicholas Delmonico, her sisters Lorraine Jones Marchesi Koykendall and Gloria Jones Powell, and her brother, Luther “Lou” Frank Jones,...
Erika Graham
Oct 4, 2025
Born Erika Elfriede Penthor in Vienna, Austria to Johann and Emilie (Zak) Penthor our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family on Saturday, October4, 2025.
She married Clifford N. Boyd (div) in 1947, and became a devoted military wife and mother. She lovingly raised her family during numerous...
John Waldron Sanders
Oct 4, 2025
Beloved Husband, Father and Grandfather, born December 21, 1932. After a long battle with cancer, John passed away peacefully on October 4, 2025.
John celebrated 72 years of marriage to his wife, Gloria. He leaves behind his daughter, Jody, and granddaughters, Hannah and Dulcie. They will always remember him for his love, humor and many talents.
With a brilliant mind, John obtained...
Frank Joseph Mauro
Oct 3, 2025
Frank Mauro, 101, passed away peacefully on, October 3, 2025, the same day St. Francis of Assisi, his patron saint, entered eternal life - a sacred and symbolic passing. He was born on Coney Island, Brooklyn, NY, the second of four children to Joseph Frank and Lucy (Garguilo) Mauro.
He is survived by his four children, Joe (Hukum), Nancy Wall (Bob),...
Shirley Annette Silling
Oct 3, 2025
Shirley Annette (nee Halberg) Silling, beloved aunt, daughter, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2025 in Englewood, Colorado at Brookdale Senior Living.
Shirl was born on November 25, 1932 in Cottage Grove/Hastings, Minnesota. After graduating high school, she spent a year studying at Northwestern University in St. Paul where she was blessed to work with Billy Graham. Shirl...
Craig Hanson
Oct 3, 2025
Craig Hanson: Visionary. Mentor. Dog Lover. Caregiver. Friend.
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Every great story unfolds in three acts. Craig Hanson’s is no exception. And since he seemed to always like things in 3s, we’ll tell Craig’s story that way: three acts styled with dazzling creativity and compassion; and infinitely beautiful ways he taught us how to live.
Act One: The Dreamer
Craig was born in Harmony,...
Susan Marie Brunner
Oct 2, 2025
With hearts full of love, we celebrate the extraordinary life of Susan Marie (Miller) Brunner, 69, of Littleton, Colorado who danced into eternity on October 2, 2025, at Littleton Hospital, surrounded by family.
Born on February 29, 1956, in Denver, Colorado to Gladys Miller, Susan grew up with a natural curiosity and desire for knowledge, which led her to read everything...
Rick Geesen
Oct 2, 2025
Richard “Rick” Geesen, age 64, died at home in Aurora, Colorado on October 2, 2025. Rick was born at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Denver. He attended Thornton High School and joined the Marine Corps after graduation. Rick met his wife, Marisa Williams, in high school. The pair moved to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1981 and married there in 1985. While in...
Gerald Lee DeHague
Oct 2, 2025
Gerald (Jerry) DeHague, age 77, died at his home in Denver, CO on October 2, 2025. Originally from Burlington, Iowa, he was a proud graduate of Burlington High School, class of 1966. He continued his education at Western Illinois University in Macomb, Illinois where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Geography in 1970, and a master’s degree in Geography in...
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