Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Mar 8, 2025

It is with both sadness and gratitude that we remember and celebrate the life of Karen Torp, a remarkable woman who lived a full and meaningful life in service to her faith, community, and the many friendships she cherished.Karen was born in Wyoming in 1943 to John and June Torp, and shortly after, her family moved to Colorado, where her...

Mar 8, 2025

Patty St John was full of joy and spread that joy to all those who knew her. Many in heaven are celebrating her arrival! She joined our Lord and loved ones who passed before her on March 8th. There will be a celebration of her 92 years on earth on March 29 at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel in Centennial...

Mar 8, 2025

Stanley Edward Jones, age 71, passed away peacefully in his home in Broomfield, CO, on March 8, 2025.  Born in Aurora, CO, on October 25, 1953, to Leroy and Irene Jones, Stan lived a life full of adventure, kindness, and dedication to those he loved.

Stan proudly served in the United States Navy, where he was stationed at Pearl Harbor.  After...

Mar 8, 2025

David Mark Maffett was, and will always be, a beloved son, grandson, nephew, cousin, friend, and partner. He was never afraid to show his love for his people. Whether it was a simple gesture like randomly putting his arm around you and giving you a quick squeeze, or his unwavering loyalty and kindness, Dave made a lasting impression on everyone...

Mar 8, 2025

Murray was born in Denver, CO. Murray was raised by his mother, Marian (Holzer) Rigsby, and after she married Thomas Rigsby, he was adopted by Thomas, who he called his father. He spent his high school years in Roswell, New Mexico, where he was a member of the “Dirty Dozen”, a group of boys that became life-long friends. After high...

Mar 8, 2025

Mar 8, 2025

In Loving Memory

Our family has sadly lost Thelma “Terry” Green at the age of 96. She was born in Springfield, MA. January 9th, 1929 and passed March 8th, 2025.

Terry's career started after marrying Sam and later after having Richard and Patti. She got a job at the Cosmopolitan Hotel downtown Denver helping with banquets. There she met and waited on...

Mar 7, 2025

Joan Amelia Murphy born August 17, 1947 of Aurora, CO. was diagnosed with Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) a rare disease that had no cure available, passed away on Thursday March 6, 2025 surrounded by her loving family.

Joan was born in Faribault to parents Ronald and Josephine Matthies. She married Jim Hein, they divorced. She then married Bernie Murphy who passed away...

Mar 7, 2025

Mar 7, 2025

John Forrest Fisher, better known as “Fish,” swam into the great beyond on March 7, 2025, at Swedish Hospital in Denver, Colorado. Born on August 21, 1947, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Fish was the proud son of Forrest Charles Fisher and Doris Helen Fisher. 

After earning a B.A. from Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas, Fish kicked off his career as...

Mar 7, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of James Martin Vestal, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and proud retired Air Force veteran. He passed away peacefully on March 7, 2025, in Aurora, Colorado, holding the hand of his cherished wife of 66 years.

Born on April 4, 1935, in Damascus, Virginia, James served our country with honor...

Mar 7, 2025

Joseph S. Flierl, life-time Colorado resident and 34-year educator died March 7, 2025.

Joseph S. Flierl (Joe), a native Coloradoan, age 95 of Littleton, CO passed to eternal life on March 7, 2025 after a long period with dementia and other complications. He was the son of Simon H. Flierl, a native of Castle Rock, CO and Irene E. Coressel Flierl,...

Mar 6, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Cathy Dixon on March 6, 2025. Cathy was an exceptional person and a highly accomplished attorney.

Cathy made significant contributions throughout her career. After working with two Federal Judges after law school, she joined the Department of Justice and Securities and Exchange Commission for two decades. She was a Partner...

Mar 6, 2025

Ernest (Ernie) Garcia, 89, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2025 at Hyland Hills Memory Care in Westminster, Colorado. He was the beloved husband of Ruby McGrath, to whom he was married to for just over 70 years.

Born in Walsenburg, Colorado to Ernest Rollins Garcia and Tomasita Sandoval Garcia. His father Ernest, a second-generation coal miner made the decision to...

Mar 6, 2025

In Loving Memory of Emmalee (Alex) Johnson

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Emmalee (Alex) Johnson, who left us far too soon at the age of 17. A gifted artist, who found joy in expressing himself through drawing and creating worlds filled with beauty and imagination. Alex excelled academically, always eager to learn and inspire those around him with...

Mar 6, 2025

Beverly Jean Walter, age 82, died in her home in Littleton, CO on March 6, 2025. She is survived by her husband, Larry, their son, Fred Walter and his wife, Lynne, of Parrish, FL, her daughter, Sheryl Buzbee and her husband, Don, of Littleton, CO, and her daughter, Dawn Conway and her husband, Mike, of Highlands Ranch, CO. She had...

Mar 6, 2025

Donnie L. Coscarella, 89, of Denver, passed away March 6, 2025. He is survived by his loving wife, Shirley; their two sons: Michael and Scott (Olympia) and grandson, Nicholas. 

Donnie served in the US Army towards the end of the Korean War. He was a 40 year member of Plumber's Local #3. Donnie was Forman of the Plumbing Maintenance Denver Public...

Mar 6, 2025

Robert “Bob” Jones, 85, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on March 6, 2025.

Bob was born in Wausau, Wisconsin, in the spring of 1939. He graduated from Iowa State University with an industrial engineering degree. He fulfilled an Army ROTC obligation and became an officer in the Army. Bob completed airborne training before being transferred to France, where he became...

Mar 6, 2025

Born in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. A proud “Yooper”, she loved to tell stories of living on the island year round, enjoying fun summers with the cottagers who arrived every year and taking the dog sled across the lake in winter to travel to school. She and her parents eventually moved to Detroit, where she became a big sister to...

Mar 6, 2025

Linda Shomshor, age 81, passed away unexpectedly at home on March 6, 2025. Linda was born on June 1, 1943 in Stockton California, daughter to Joseph and June Guzman.

Linda was preceded in death by her husband William of 38 years, parents Joseph, June, and brother Robert.

Linda is survived by two sons and a daughter-in-law, William (Donna), and Mark, five grandchildren,...