Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Gerald "Jerry" Hoban
Oct 13, 2025
Gerald “Jerry” Hoban, a man remembered for his deep kindness, quiet strength, and steadfast faith, passed away peacefully on October 13 at the age of 78. His life was a living reflection of love in action—humble, generous, and rooted in his devotion to God and family.
When we think of Jerry, we think of someone who didn’t just speak about faith—he...
Mardelle Ann Dudash
Oct 13, 2025
Mardelle “Mardi” Ann Stover Dudash, age 80, of Aurora, Colorado passed away on October 13, 2025.
Mardi was born to Francis and Elma (Eiklenborg) Stover on June 25, 1945, in Grundy Center, Iowa and raised in the farming community of Dike, Iowa. Following her graduation from Dike High School in 1963, Mardi attended business school in Omaha, NE. She then moved...
Jessica Marie Elwell
Oct 12, 2025
Jessica Marie Elwell, 33, passed away on October 12, 2025, in Parker, Colorado. Born on February 13, 1992, in Hampton, Virginia, Jessica brought warmth and creativity into the lives of those around her.
Jessica was a kind and caring soul whose passions reflected her vibrant spirit. She had a deep love for animals and found joy in the worlds of imagination...
Patrick Robert Lynch
Oct 12, 2025
Patrick Robert Lynch passed away on October 12, 2025, surrounded by his immediate family, after a four-year battle with cancer. Born in Logan, Ohio, to Mary Laura Innis and Donald Robert Lynch, Patrick spent his early years in Columbus, where his love for baseball took root. He often fondly recalled playing league ball and squaring off against cross-state rival Pete...
John Arthur Baker
Oct 11, 2025
John Arthur Baker (Jarcy) was born on August 2, 1940 in the small mining town of Rock Springs Wyoming to Elizabeth Allen and Carthel Lee Baker. John and his brothers, Bill and Ed, and older sister Roberta all attended Rock Springs High School where John excelled in academics and basketball. In 1961, while attending the University of Wyoming, John married...
William E. "Bill" & Marie Moore
Oct 11, 2025
Bill and Marie are survived by their children Judy (Brad) Wilson and Jim (Mary) Moore; three grandchildren and their spouses and four great grandchildren.
Marie 95, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2025. Born on April 13,1930, in Sacramento, California. Marie dedicated her life to creating a warm and nurturing environment for her husband of 67 years, William "Bill", and their...
Eduardo Arciniegas
2025
Eduardo Arciniegas, MD, a pioneering pediatric cardiac surgeon, scholar, devoted father, and beloved friend passed away on October 11, 2025. He was 92.
Born in Colombia in 1933, Eduardo was an exceptional student who began his medical education at the age of 16. After graduating with distinction in 1956, he served as a public health physician for one year before immigrating...
Sharron Rae Payton
Oct 10, 2025
Sharron Rae Payton, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2025, at the age of 82.
Born in Denver, Colorado, Sharron’s early years were filled with joy and movement—she loved roller skating and dance, passions that brought her happiness throughout her youth. She graduated from East High School in Denver in 1961 and soon...
Helen J. Ewing
Oct 10, 2025
HELEN EWING (Lombardi, DiTolla) of Westminster, Wheat Ridge, Denver
Aunt Helen departed this life on earth on October 10, 2025. She was preceded in death by many including her parents Mike DiTolla and Josephine Stone; her siblings in chronological order Angeline Marchese (1910), Mary Mapley (1912), Roxy Stone (1913), Rose Marisco (1914), Geraldine LaGuardia (1916), Della Walters (1918), Nettie Carlson (1920);...
Daniel Jeffrey Scott
Oct 10, 2025
Daniel Jeffrey Scott, age 29, died on October 10, 2025 at 7:39pm. He was a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend.
Daniel studied at the Colorado School of Mines and was a member of the Kappa Sigma fraternity there. He is known by many for his impressive intellect. He loved living in Golden, CO and made many meaningful friendships while living...
William Samuel Eustace
Oct 10, 2025
William Samuel “Bill” Eustace passed away at home October 10th, 2025 at the age of 86. Bill was born February 27th, 1939 in Lander Wyoming to William Albert and Marge Eustace. Bill was an avid outdoorsman and grew up hunting and fishing with his family, which they considered sustenance as well as vacation. Bill was also a golf fanatic most...
Carolyn Erleane (Myers) Passarelli
Oct 10, 2025
Carolyn (Myers) Passarelli passed away peacefully on October 10, 2025, at the age of 95. Born June 6, 1930, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to the late Jared Myers and Dorothy Myers Brown. Carolyn spent her early years in Pittsburgh before moving with her family to Cincinnati Ohio. She graduated from Miami University in Oxford Ohio, with a degree in business.
She moved...
Sandy Graber
Oct 10, 2025
Sandra "Sandy" Graber, age 75, passed away on Friday, October 10, at Lutheran Hospital. Sandy was born at Rose Memorial, Denver, and spent her years in Arvada. She attended all Arvada schools and went on to graduate from Western State College in Gunnison, CO.
Sandy taught at Mapleton High School and went on to finish her career in the finance world....
Joseph Ernest Franςois Garneau Jr.
Oct 9, 2025
Joe (Joey) Garneau, of Thornton, CO, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family after a short battle with vascular dementia at Sunrise Senior Living facility. He was 71.
He was the eldest son of Marian and Joseph Garneau, born May 3, 1954, on a US Airforce base in Sculthorpe RAF, Norfolk, England. He was raised to be a devout Catholic and...
Richard Lee "Dick" & Marjorie Ann "Margie" Platz
Oct 9, 2025
Marjorie Ann "Margie" Platz (Kellagher) passed away on October 8, 2025, and then was joined with her loving husband, Richard "Dick" Lee Platz on October 9, 2025. They were married for over 69 years and were inseparable throughout their lives. They were the manifestation of enduring love and companionship, even holding hands the days before their passing. It was only...
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...
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