Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Donald Paul Anderson
Mar 27, 2026
Donald Paul Anderson, 94, of Westminster, CO passed away on March 27th, 2026 after a brief illness. Born May 14, 1931 in Holdredge, Nebraska, He was the son of Joseph Paul Melvin Anderson and Judith Amelia Anderson. He graduated from Holdredge High school in 1950 with letters in Football, Basketball and Track.
He attended Trinity Bible College before being drafted into...
Elizabeth Ann Pierce
Mar 27, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce that Elizabeth Ann Pierce passed away peacefully in her home on March 27, 2026.
Born in Denver on August 15, 1958, to Theron Mardell Williams and June Elizabeth Reese, Beth spent her final days in the same childhood home where she was raised. Beth and her husband, Buster Pierce, shared 36 wonderful years...
Joseph Gene Maring
Mar 27, 2026
In Loving Memory of Joseph Gene Maring Joseph Gene Maring, age 66, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2026. He was born on September 15, 1959, and lived a life defined by dedication to his family, his work, and the simple joys that brought him happiness. Joe was a successful business owner with a strong work ethic and determination. Above...
Patricia Elaine Rakowski
Mar 27, 2026
Patricia Elaine Rakowski passed away peacefully in Denver, Colorado on March 27, 2026 after 86 full years. She was born on March 21, 1940, to Charles and Gladys Hase in St. Louis, Missouri. She attended Southeast High School, where she was named Maid of the Sweetheart Prom and served as president of the Delta Gamma Delta Sorority.
After graduating in 1958,...
Matthew Jay Roberts
Mar 27, 2026
Matthew “Matt” Jay Roberts, age 57, of Denver, Colorado, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026 from an aggressive form of cancer. His family was honored and blessed to accompany him during his passing in the comfort of his home.
His family rejoices in his dedication to Christ and his arrival in heaven to join in everlasting worship in peace.
Matthew was...
Thomas Frederick Messenger
Mar 26, 2026
The family of Thomas (“Tom”) Frederick Messenger, 78, is deeply saddened to announce his passing on March 26, 2026. Tom was born in Denver, Colorado, on October 31, 1947. He graduated from Regis High School and Colorado State University and later earned his master’s degree from the University of California, Berkeley. Tom spent the majority of his career with the...
Gail Cohen
Mar 26, 2026
Gail M. Cohen, 80, was born in Brooklyn, New York, on December 25, 1945. She was the second of three daughters of Phillip Dulberg and Irene Katz Dulberg. She died on March 26, 2026, at HCA HealthONE Rose Medical Center in Denver, Colorado. She is survived by her husband James B. (“Jim”) Dean of Denver, daughter Sheree Benson and son-in-law...
Roberta "Robin" Mae Weber
Mar 26, 2026
Roberta Mae “Robin” Weber, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away on March 26, 2026, in Denver, Colorado. Born on December 16th, 1941, to Laura and Jack Keys.
Robin was born in Missouri and moved to Denver at the age of two. She grew up in Denver with her brother Jack Jr. who preceded her in death. She...
Eloisa M. Jaramillo
Mar 26, 2026
Eloisa M. Jaramillo, affectionately known as “La Polla” passed away peacefully on March 26, 2026, in Westminster, CO. She was 93 years old.
Eloisa was born on February 13, 1933, in Santa Anna, TX to Asencion Martinez and Dolores De La Rosa. On August 11, 1951, she married Lucio Jaramillo in Coleman, TX. Together they went on to have four children:...
Patricia Gayle Marudas
Mar 25, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Patricia Gayle Marudas, who departed this world on March 25, 2026, at the age of 87. Patricia's life was a tapestry of love, dedication, and resilience, woven together by her unwavering devotion to her family and her faith. Born on August 12, 1938, to Melvin Russel Miller and Inez Gibson,...
James Charles Newhouse
Mar 25, 2026
James Charles “Jim” Newhouse, devoted husband of 58 years to Katherine “Kathy” and loving father and grandfather, passed away in Denver on March 25, 2026 at the age of 80. Jim leaves behind a legacy of a good, humble life filled with profound love and laughter.
Jim was born in Minneapolis, MN on September 12, 1945 to Bob and Jerry Newhouse....
Brady Weller Vardeman
Mar 24, 2026
Brady Weller "ᏥᏍᏚ ᎤᏍᏗ" Vardeman — beloved husband, son, brother, and friend — took his last breath and was gathered to his people Tuesday night, March 24, 2026.
To know Brady was to know a brilliant mind, a generous and deeply caring heart, and a razor-sharp, hilarious wit. It also meant knowing not only the depths of his love, but also...
Abraham Joseph Avalos
Mar 24, 2026
Abraham Joseph Avalos was a soul brimming with kindness and compassion, dedicating himself to lifting others and ensuring they felt seen, heard, and valued. Despite his long and arduous battle with suicidal ideation, he fought relentlessly, day after day, for every single person he encountered. He possessed an innate ability to make others feel important, often going above and beyond...
Janet L Sausker
Mar 24, 2026
Janet Sausker, nee Richards, died on March 24, 2026 at the age of 87. She was a graduate of the University of North Dakota with a degree in education. She was also a very active member of Pi Beta Phi. While in college she met and married Larry Sausker and his career in the Air Force took them to Oklahoma,...
Landon J Scott
Mar 24, 2026
Landon J. Scott, 69, of Highlands Ranch, Colorado, passed away March 24, 2026.
Landon was born on March 3, 1957, to Arthur Matthew “Matt” Scott and Lura Bethel Scott (Lindenman), both of whom preceded him in death. From the very beginning, Landon’s life was defined by resilience, determination, and an unwavering refusal to accept limits.
Born with a serious heart condition, his...
Harema Daisy Smith (née Ali) "Nanny"
Mar 23, 2026
Harema Daisy Smith, lovingly known as “Nanny,” passed away surrounded by the love she gave so freely throughout her life. Born and raised in Tiger Bay, Wales, she carried with her a deep sense of family, resilience, and compassion that shaped every chapter of her life.
While attending nursing school at Cambridge University, she met Air Force Sgt. Harry Smith Jr.,...
Michael Fredrick Adolf
Mar 23, 2026
Michael Fredrick “Mike” Adolf, age 83, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2026, in Littleton, Colorado, surrounded by his family. Mike was born on October 11, 1942, in Cincinnati, Ohio. He faced his long battle with Parkinson’s Disease with courage and grace.
Mike is survived by his devoted wife of 59 years, Jo Ann; his daughter Christine Uribe and her husband...
William Edward Kinney
Mar 22, 2026
William Edward Kinney, beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away peacefully on March 22, 2026, at home, surrounded by the love of his family.
He was born in Norton, Kansas on April 14th, 1954 and raised in Blue Hill, Nebraska. He graduated from the University of Nebraska before moving to Colorado, where he began working for the railroad and met the...
Joseph Henry Kidd
Mar 22, 2026
Joseph "Joe" Henry Kidd, age 87, passed away peacefully at his home in Littleton, Colorado, on March 22, 2026, surrounded by family members. Joe was born in Lakewood, Colorado, on September 9, 1938, to Jack and Alice (Snook) Kidd. He grew up in a loving family, spending summer weekends boating and fishing at Granby Lake. He continued the tradition as...
Nicholas Robert Reisdorff
Mar 22, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Nicholas (Nick) Reisdorff, a man of integrity and intelligence. Nick was born on June 2nd, 1967, in Elk Grove, IL, and passed on to the next life on March 22nd, 2026, in Lone Tree, Colorado. In his 58 years, he touched the lives of many people with his wisdom,...
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
