Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Helen Grace Baltz

Helen Grace Baltz

Jun 11, 2025

Helen Grace Baltz

August 19, 1928 — June 11, 2025

Helen Grace Baltz, nee McIlvride (b. Aug 19, 1928 - d. Jun 11, 2025) was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Born in Hazel Park, MI, as the youngest of two children, Grace was always known for her kind spirit, dedication to others, and her faith in God.

After completing high school, where...

Manuel Flores

Manuel Flores

Jun 11, 2025

Manuel Flores, affectionately known as "Manny," passed away peacefully at the age of 71 on June 11, 2025. Born and raised in San Juan (Río Piedras), Puerto Rico, Manuel's life journey took him from the vibrant streets of the island to Florida and eventually Colorado, where he built a full life surrounded by loved ones.

At the age of 19, Manuel...

Dr. Suresh Ratilal Mehta

Dr. Suresh Ratilal Mehta

Jun 11, 2025

Dr. Suresh Mehta, age 80, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones, in Erie, Colorado, on June 11, 2025.

Born and educated in India, Dr. Mehta pursued a career in medicine, which he practiced with dedication and compassion for over 35 years. He was known for his selflessness and found deep fulfillment in helping those in need. After retiring at...

Mary Patricia Ritenour

Mary Patricia Ritenour

Jun 10, 2025

Mary Patricia (Hoff) Ritenour of Englewood CO, a much loved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother passed away to her eternal life on June 10, 2025 at the age of 100. Pat was a shining example of kindness, strength and grace to all who knew her. Her life was dedicated to her family, and she always found time to offer...

Marvin Morgan, Jr.

Marvin Morgan, Jr.

Jun 10, 2025

Marvin Morgan, Jr. of Las Cruces, New Mexico passed away on June 10, 2025 at the age of 81. Loving partner, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend.

A Visitation will be held on Monday, June 23, 2025 beginning at 5:00PM until 7:00PM at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 South Wadsworth Boulevard, Lakewood.

A Graveside Service will be held on Tuesday, June...

Richard "Rick" Dean Treptow

Richard "Rick" Dean Treptow

Jun 10, 2025

Richard “Rick” Dean Treptow was born in Albion, Nebraska on May 8, 1961 to Harold E. and Yvonne L. Treptow. The second of four sons, Rick was a 3rd generation contractor and pursued many interests in his lifetime.

When Rick was a child growing up, he worked many summers (and some weekends) with his brothers on his grandfather’s farm. He was...

Martha Mary Garcia

Martha Mary Garcia

Jun 9, 2025

Martha Mary Garcia was born on July 20, 1961 in Oxford, Massachusetts. She was a mother of three children and one grandchild, Madison. Joel, Jesse and Alexandra Garcia, her three children, are all mourning the loss of such a creative and beautiful soul.

Her latest works and adventures led her to Topeka, Kansas. In her own words from her website "she...

Melanie Justine Doulik

Melanie Justine Doulik

Jun 9, 2025

Melanie Justine Doulik, 21, of Aurora, CO passed away following a motorcycle crash on June 9th, 2025. An aspiring paralegal, she was passionate about all things fast, dancing, and music. 

Fearless, she left us much too early, leaving behind her young sister Isabel, and her parents who were her only family here in the US. She will always be remembered by...

Barbara J. Houston

Barbara J. Houston

Jun 9, 2025

Barbara Jean Houston

12/26/1928 - 06/09/2025

Born in Savory, Wyoming on 12/26/1928 to Matthew O'Toole and Ruth Lanahan O'Toole

Older sister of Larry Toole, born 13 months later in January 1930.

Raised in a rural, subsistence lifestyle with no running water, electricity or car during the depression until they moved to Canastota, NY in the fall of 1936, the first time they ever experienced...

Michael Joseph "Joe" Abbruzzese

Michael Joseph "Joe" Abbruzzese

Jun 9, 2025

Michael Joseph ‘Joe’ Abbruzzese passed away at Brookside Inn Nursing Home in Castle Rock, Colorado on June 9, 2025 at the age of 73.

Joe was born and raised in Detroit Michigan where he started his career as a Detroit Police Officer. He moved to Colorado in 1977 and worked numerous jobs including the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office.

Joe is survived by...

Gary Richard Wright

Gary Richard Wright

Jun 9, 2025

Gary Richard Wright, 74, was called to his heavenly home on June 9, 2025. He was born in San Antonio, Texas, to Alfred Earl Wright and JoAn Wright. He grew up in San Antonio and was a 1968 graduate of Highlands High School where his love of music grew.

From an early age, Gary’s family had a ranch in Bandera, Texas,...

Scott Gregory Mehlhorn

Scott Gregory Mehlhorn

Jun 9, 2025

Scott Mehlhorn, 69, passed away unexpectedly on June 9, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of quiet strength, loyalty, and love. Born on May 8, 1956, at Fitzsimmons military hospital in Aurora Co, Scott spent his life dedicated to his family, friends, and a career he took great pride in—working 32 years at Wagner Equipment.

He was a man of many interests...

Kit Elaine Vermilyea

Kit Elaine Vermilyea

Jun 7, 2025

Kit Elaine Vermilyea, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2025, at the age of 88. Born on April 19, 1939, in Austin, Minnesota, Kit graduated from Austin High School in 1955. In December of 1959, she married the love of her life, Dale “Skip” Vermilyea, in Denver, Colorado, where they built a life rooted in...

Thaddeus James Dupper

Thaddeus James Dupper

Jun 7, 2025

Thaddeus “Thad” James Dupper, 68, of Castle Rock, Colorado, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, June 7, 2025, after nearly two years of living with ALS. He was the devoted husband of Jean (Russell) Dupper for 24 years.

Born in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, New York, Thad was the son of the late Melvin Alfred Dupper and Marion Elizabeth (Gotimer) Dupper,...

Marjorie Elaine (Lowe) Bernard

Marjorie Elaine (Lowe) Bernard

Jun 7, 2025

Marjorie Elaine (Lowe) Bernard passed away peacefully on June 7, 2025, at the age of 89. She is survived by her children, Stephen (Catherine), Jeanne, and David (Carolyn); grandchildren, Meghan (Chris), Shawn (Laura), Rachel (Shane), Andrew; great-grandchildren, Haylee, Claire, Ruth and Alice.

Margie, as she preferred to be called, was predeceased by her husband, Richard; sister, Florence; and parents, Julia and...

Vera Jeffords

Vera Jeffords

2025

It is with deep love and gratitude that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Vera Jeffords, who departed this life peacefully at the age of 94.

Born in Italy in 1931, Vera immigrated to the United States with her family when she was just two years old, bringing with her the quiet resilience and grace...

McKenzi Ann Bodily

McKenzi Ann Bodily

Jun 7, 2025

McKenzi died peacefully on Saturday, June 7th at 8:05am with her mother and father by her side. She had been under in-home hospice care for 3 months with pneumonia and respiratory failure.

McKenzi was born in Rancho Bernardo, California on March 30th, 1990. When she was 5 months old, she began having seizures and was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder...

Alexander Sandoval, Jr.

Alexander Sandoval, Jr.

Jun 7, 2025

Alexander Sandoval, Jr., age 77, died peacefully at home under Hospice Care on June 7, 2025. The cause of death was complications of prostate cancer.

Born 4/18/1948 in Las Vegas, NM, he lived in Bernal, NM, Denver, CO, Phoenix, AZ, Northglenn, CO, Long Beach, CA, Arvada, CO and Thornton, CO attended Merrit Hutton H.S., CU Boulder and CU Denver. Had many...

Shawn Patrick Poole

Shawn Patrick Poole

Jun 6, 2025

 Shawn Poole died June 6, 2025 at 11:18 in the morning. He was surrounded by loved ones at the end of his life, just as he was from the beginning.

Shawn was born at Porter Hospital in Denver, Colorado to Jack and Bonnie Poole on November 16, 1963. He grew up in Englewood and spent most of his time running wild...