Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Oct 3, 2021

Gwendolyn Jean Posen , 86, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday October 3, 2021.  Born on August 12, 1935 in Trinidad Colorado.

Gwen was an amazing woman and most importantly the most amazing mom a son could ask for. Gwen  started working in advertising in Chicago in the 60’s where she met her husband, Alan.  They would soon have their only child Ken...

Oct 2, 2021

Fiercely loved son and brother. Loyal friend. Passionate artist. On October 2, 2021, David “Soler” Hickman left a void in the lives of everyone who met him. David was known for his larger-than-life spirit and incredible talent. His smile would light up any room and you couldn’t be in a room with David and not laugh, or be highly...

Oct 2, 2021

Randy Scott Darling, age 62, died at Sky Ridge Medical Center in Lone Tree, Colorado on October 2, 2021. He was a graduate of Winnacunnet High School in Hampton, NH. He went onto earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting at Bentley College in Waltham, Massachusetts. He met his wife Marcella Darling in 1993 and they married in 1994.  They...

Oct 2, 2021

Joan Pike of Parker, Colorado, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2021.

She had just turned 90 on June 18th and was able to celebrate with friends and family at Denver Botanic Gardens. She proudly wore her sparkly “90” tiara and loved all of the birthday wishes that came her way! She was the most excited about...

Oct 2, 2021

Norma Jean Crockett, 84, of Arvada, Colorado passed away on October 2, 2021. Norma was born on December 15, 1936 in Burlington, Colorado. She was the daughter of late Earl and Lelia Gard. Norma raised a wonderful family with the love of her life and high school sweetheart, David Crockett, for 58 years, until his death in 2015.

Oct 2, 2021

Husband, brother, friend, father, and grandfather. ED was a social, kind, giving person who was always ready to invest his time and energy in others. Lover of his garden, lover of children, lover of family, and lover of all animals, he used to refer to himself as being “chronically human.” He was a humble person, who never boasted about...

Oct 2, 2021

On the morning of October 2, 2021, Jerry V. Olsen of Arvada, CO passed away at his home, surrounded by his family at the age of 95.

Jerry was born to Wilber and Margaret Olsen, in November 1925, in Spanish Fork, Utah. He had a sister (Dorothy) and 4 brothers (Max, Lynn, Ferris, and Derald), all immediate...

Oct 2, 2021

Barbara Jean Davis, of Aurora, Colorado, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2021, at the Denver Hospice. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Davis; her mother, Margaret Hendricks; her father, Frederick "Dewey" Hendricks; and her sister, Ellen Eckert.

Born in Bowling Green, Ohio, Barbara, was the youngest of four.  Her early life was on...

Oct 2, 2021

“Pure and genuine religion in the sight of God the Father means caring for orphans and widows in their distress and refusing to let the world corrupt you.” James 1:29

Our family is deeply saddened to announce the untimely passing of John Frank Gallegos, Jr. on 10/2/2021 at the age of 59.  John was a beloved husband,...

Oct 2, 2021

Philip Andrew Cole, age 69, died in Littleton, CO on October 2 due to complications from Parkinson’s and Dementia.

Born March 21, 1952 in Richmond, VA, he grew up in Westfield, NJ, before moving to Colorado with his family as a teenager. He lived the remainder of his life in the Denver area, primarily in Littleton. Though...

Oct 2, 2021

Michael “Mike” Trimmer, age 40, died unexpectedly on October 2, 2021 in Boulder, Colorado.

Mike was born June 7, 1981, in Aurora, Colorado. He is survived by his parents Roger and Beth Trimmer, and his brother Dan. He had a large extended family across the country, primarily in Ohio, including his maternal grandparents....

Oct 1, 2021

Margaret LaFrance Gutierrez, 89, went into the loving arms of our Lord in Heaven on Friday, October 1, 2021, while in Denver Colorado.  Born June 17, 1932, in El Paso, Texas. She lived 84 years in El Paso, raised a wonderful family with the love of her life, Robert J LaFrance, for 41 years, until his death in 1993....

Oct 1, 2021

Alice E. Hanson, 94, passed away on Friday, October 1, 2021 in Englewood, Colorado.  She was born in San Diego, California on April 26, 1927 to James Crum and Rose L. Crum.  She graduated from Grossmont High School in 1945 and attended San Diego State University for a short time.  Alice met the love of her life, Fredrick Hanson,...

Oct 1, 2021

Ann Elizabeth Pugh, 98, of Denver, Colorado passed away on October 1, 2021.

Preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Ann Hovorka and her husband, Granville Pugh.

Survived by her children, Michael Pugh (Sue), Ann Bradshaw, David Pugh, Rita McGirr, James Pugh, Gary Pugh Newman (Joanie); 16 Grandchildren; 11 Great-Grandchildren; and brother, George Hovorka.

Oct 1, 2021

Terry was born and raised in Denver, Colorado, the second of two sons raised by Dallice and Delia Johnson.  He married Joan Musich on January 11, 1958, with whom he formed an inseparable bond for the next 60 years until her passing in 2018. Terry is survived by his children Jake, Tracy, and Joe, their spouses Nita and Matt; and his...

Oct 1, 2021

Glen will be missed for his humor and love of family.  He loved bowling, singing with his mother as she played the accordion in children’s church and later on at a senior center his parents went to.  He enjoyed going out to eat with his brother, Don and sister in-law, Teresa on occasion.  Lived for Christmas time with the...

Sep 30, 2021

Eugene ‘Gene’ Terrence Lane Jr. was born in Rock Springs, Wyoming on August 17th 1946 to Eugene Terrence Lane Sr. and Cassie Williams (Harrigan) Lane.  He was the third child of Eugene and Cassie. With two older brothers, Jerry and Jack, there were always shenanigans afoot in the Lane household.

At the age of 17 Gene enlisted...

Sep 30, 2021

Gilbert Lopez, 97, of Westminster passed away on September 30, 2021 at Arvada Care and Rehabilitation Center in Arvada. Born on September 4, 1924 in Colorado he was the son of Federico and Cleofas (Martinez) Lopez. He is preceded in death by his wife, Viola. Gilbert is survived by his children; Marie Salade, Mike Valdez, the late Gilbert Lopez Jr.,...

Sep 30, 2021

Jack John “JJ” Richard, died Sept. 30, 2021 at the age of 94 from complications of Parkinson’s disease. He was born in Dover, Ohio on October 25, 1926, son of Opal and Fred Richard. As a teenager he worked at his uncle’s grocery store delivering food and then learned to cut meat in the butcher shop. A WWII vet,...

Sep 30, 2021

Thomas (Tom) William Skelton, 85 passed away, in Centennial Colorado on Thursday, September 30th.

Tom was born on July 14th, 1936 in Goodland, Kansas where he grew up.  He attended Goodland High School (Class of 1954) having won a state championship in wrestling.  He went on to attend Kansas State University on a wrestling scholarship, graduating with...