Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Jon Rydiger
Sep 10, 2025
It is with great sorrow that we announce that Jon Rydiger (64) passed away September 10th 2025 in Denver Colorado. Born in Minneapolis Minnesota 8/11/1961 to Larry & Elaine. Preceded in Death by Larry & Elaine.
Survived by Life Partner Kimberly Perkins, Sister Susie, Brother Bob. Nieces Kerry & Amanda. Stephanie & Geoff Preston. Grandfather to William. Also survived by life...
Josephine (Montoya) Richards
Sep 10, 2025
Josephine (Montoya) Richards
April 24, 1948-September 10, 2025
Josephine Richards, age 77, was born to Vicente & Elisaida Montoya, in La Jara, NM. Josephine was raised in Farmington, NM and attended Sacred Heart Catholic School and graduated from Farmington High School in 1966. She moved to Denver, CO in 1970 and remained there the rest of her life.
She is survived by son...
Barbara Sharp
Sep 9, 2025
Barbara Sharp (78) of Aurora, CO, transitioned from this world to the next on September 9, 2025. She was born on March 20, 1947, in Kansas City, Mo., and adopted by Roland and Nadine (nee Morrison) Sharp. Her childhood was spent in Joplin, MO, along with her younger brother, John Roland Sharp. Her parents and brother pre-decease her.
As a teen,...
Sandra "Sandy" May Berger
Sep 9, 2025
Sandra "Sandy" May Berger (Wilson) was born to her parents, Gloria and Donny Wilson on May 23, 1962 in Portland, Oregon. Sandra was a loving daughter and caring sister. Sandra graduated from Sunset High School in Cedar Mills, Oregon. She lived most of her early years in Oregon but moved to Colorado in 1982. She was the proud mother of...
Kathy Yvonne Felder
Sep 9, 2025
Kathy Y. Felder, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and soon to be great grandmother, passed away peacefully on Sept 9, 2025, at St. Anthony North Hospital. She was born on December 16, 1952, in Beckley, West Virginia to the late James R. and Shirley C. (Hedrick) Pate.
Kathy grew up throughout the United States, moving when her retired Air Force father was...
Lorraine Weston Anderson
Sep 8, 2025
Lorraine Weston Anderson was born as Lorraine Adelle Weston on June 8, 1932 to Myron and Sarah (Sadie) Weston in Los Angeles, California. She passed away September 8, 2025 in her home in Centennial Colorado surrounded by her sons and their wives. The love of her life, Ray, preceded her and died in April 2024. Together they raised three sons,...
Georgia Hamilton
Sep 8, 2025
Georgia Ann Hamilton passed away from natural causes on September 8, 2025. She leaves behind friends and family members who will greatly miss her, including her mother, sister, brother, in-laws, aunt, uncles, and nieces and nephews.
Georgia was born in Colorado at Fitzsimons Army Medical Center in April of 1956 to Fern and George Hamilton. As part of an Air Force...
Stephen Howard Johnson
Sep 8, 2025
Born in Omaha, Nebraska, Steve lived a life full of quiet strength, kindness, and unwavering love for his family. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, carrying with him a spirit of courage and commitment that he passed down to his children and grandchildren.
He married the love of his life, Debbie. Married for...
Linda Joann Lucero
Sep 8, 2025
Linda J. Lucero, beloved sister and aunt, passed away from natural causes on September 8, 2025, in Denver, Colorado. She was born on April 7, 1949, in Denver to the late Phillip and Mary (Casias) Lucero.
Linda grew up on Denver’s East Side and attended Annunciation Grade School before graduating from Annunciation High School in 1967. After graduation, she began her...
Marlene Anne Kenny
Sep 8, 2025
We are celebrating the long and wonderful life of Marlene Kenny.
She was a very loving and special mom, grandma, great-grandma and friend. She passed away peacefully on Monday, September 8th, 2025. She is in heaven with her beloved husband of 60 years, Don.
We hope you will be able to join us as we celebrate her life, and all that she...
Robert M. Adkinson
Sep 8, 2025
- We Remember Them -
At the rising sun and at its going down; We remember them.
At the blowing of the wind and in the chill of winter; We remember them.
At the opening of the buds and in the rebirth of spring; We remember them.
At the blueness of the skies and in the warmth of summer; We remember them.
At the rustling...
Marilyn L. Mesch
Sep 7, 2025
Born on February 7, 1936, in New London, Ohio, Marilyn grew up on her family's farm with parents Charles and Eleanor Frank, and younger sister Beverly, all of whom preceded her in death. Marilyn was also preceded in death by her husbands, Howard "Bud" Davis and John A. Mesch.
She is survived by her devoted family of three sons: Roger, Greg...
Alejandro Candelario Acosta Sotelo
Sep 6, 2025
"So come with me, where dreams are born, and time is Never planned" - Peter Pan
Our charming Alejandro left us on his ride to Heaven.
Alejandro Candelario Acosta Sotelo was born on March 16, 2003 and went for a ride on September 6, 2025.
He was a determined, successful, amazing, loving, adventurous, and caring young man.
His legacy will be continued by his...
James Mace Coughlin
Sep 5, 2025
James Mace Coughlin passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of his wife and three children.
Born and raised in Denver, Jim led the family business with dedication while devoting himself to faith, family, and community. He was a proud graduate of Blessed Sacrament, Regis High School, and Notre Dame University, sustaining lifelong friendships from each. He also gave generously of...
Gary Ernest Fischer
Sep 5, 2025
Gary Ernest Fischer—devoted husband, proud father and grandfather, loyal friend, and unforgettable spirit—passed away on September 5, 2025, at the age of 79. Born November 10, 1945, Gary embraced his life with an energy and enthusiasm that was impossible to miss. His motto, “work hard, play hard,” wasn’t just a saying; it was the way he lived, and everyone who...
Levell Thomas Campbell
Sep 5, 2025
In Loving Memory of Levell Thomas “Tom” Campbell
December 31, 1932 – September 5, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of Levell Thomas Campbell—known affectionately as Tom or Val—on Friday, September 5, 2025, in Westminster, Colorado. He was 92 years old and passed away from complications related to his decades-long battle with bladder cancer.
Born in Koosharem, Utah, Tom was...
Mary Lou Angelina DeLeo Matz
Sep 5, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Mary Lou Angelina DeLeo Matz, age 91, on September 5, 2025. Mary Lou was born on December 5, 1933,in Denver, Colorado.
Mary Lou is survived by her beloved daughter, Trestina Deanna Matz Tyson, son-in-law Troy Tyson, and her cherished grandchildren, Hunter, Dane, and Tyler. She was preceded in death...
Sharon Ray Binder
Sep 5, 2025
Sharon Ray Binder
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Sharon Ray Binder, on September 5th, 2025, at the age of 79. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family after a brief fight with cancer.
Sharon was born in Beeville, Texas on November 24, 1945, to Mary Katherine Simmons and Carl J. Ray Jr. They moved to the Denver...
Dennis James Nielsen
Sep 5, 2025
With hearts full of love and gratitude for a life well lived, we announce the passing of Dennis James Nielsen—known to most simply as “Jim”—on the evening of Friday, September 5, 2025, in his hometown of Denver, Colorado. He was 75 years old.
Jim was born on September 26, 1949, in Denver to Leonard Goodman Nielsen and Mary Louise Nielsen. He...
Ralph Paul Freehling
Sep 5, 2025
Ralph Paul Freehling, age 77, of Arvada, Colorado, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, September 5, 2025, after 28 years of battling with heart and vascular disease. He was surrounded by family and friends.
Ralph was born on August 20, 1948, at Mercy Hospital in Denver, Colorado, to Evelyn (Makowski) and Peter Freehling. He proudly served his country by...
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