Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Dolores Elaine Thorpe
Sep 4, 2025
Dolores Elaine (Nelson) Thorpe—renamed Dee Dee by her grandchildren—was born June 13, 1936 in Chicago, Illinois and passed away peacefully at home September 4, 2025 ensconced in her favorite hymns and surrounded by family who loved her deeply and are having a hard time imagining the world without her.
Her husband Donald Elving Thorpe, (renamed Don Don by those same grandchildren),...
Mary Jo Elston
Sep 4, 2025
Hearts full of sorrow, yet grateful for her long and full life, we are saddened to announce the passing of our matriarch, Mary Jo Knickerbocker Elston, on September 4, 2025. Mary was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend. She was born on March 5, 1929, in Dawson, Nebraska, to the late Harlan Cole Knickerbocker and Maedean Lenore...
Giacomo A Meschia
Sep 4, 2025
"It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. Giacomo Meschia, who left us peacefully at the age of 99 years on Thursday, September 4, 2025. He fought valiantly against heart disease, macular degeneration, and Parkinson disease. Born in Milan, Italy, Dr. Meschia was the son of an innovative engineer who designed one of the first espresso...
Arthur Crocfer
Sep 4, 2025
Arthur (Art) Roy Crocfer was born to Robert and Jeanette Crocfer on August 27th, 1940 and passed away peacefully on September 4th, 2025 at the Intermountain Health Platte Valley Hospital in Brighton CO surrounded by loved ones. Art was 85 years old. He was preceded in death by his son Robert Crocfer, and he is survived by his sons and...
Beverly (Wear) Statter
Sep 2, 2025
Beverly (Wear) Statter, devoted wife, mother and grandmother, passed away on September 2, 2025, in Larkspur, Colorado at the age of 89. She was the beloved wife of the late Edward “Ed” Statter (1934–2020); together they shared 66 years of marriage.
Beverly was born October 31, 1935, in Kansas City, Missouri to Elmo Gordon Wear and Dorothy (Smith) Wear. Shortly after...
Nancy Carrizales
Sep 2, 2025
Nancy Carrizales, a cherished mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully from natural causes on September 2, 2025, at home surrounded by family at the age of 90.
Born on March 6, 1935, in Linn County, Oregon, and raised alongside her four brothers, Pete, Dave, Dale, and Butchie (1950-1954), Nancy lived a life with an adventurous spirit defined by compassion, determination,...
Larry Russell Majors
Sep 2, 2025
Larry Russell Majors passed away at his home on September 2nd 2025. He was 80 years old. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving aboard the aircraft carrier U.S.S. America. He started in squadron maintenance before being promoted to plane captain for an F-4 Phantom. He served from 1966-1968. From 1969-1971 he was in the U.S. Navy reserves. Larry was...
Traci Lynn Lacrue
Sep 2, 2025
With hearts full of sorrow, we share the passing of our beloved Traci Lynn (Schilling) Lacrue, who left this world peacefully on September 2, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Traci was a devoted daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and friend. Her warmth, humor, and compassion touched everyone she met. With her magnetic personality and radiant smile, she lit...
Kelly Anne Regina Garber
Sep 2, 2025
Kelly Anne Regina Garber
Kelly Anne Regina Garber (née La Porte), aged 63, from Lakewood, CO, passed away on September 2, 2025.
Born on July 6, 1962, in Chicago, IL, Kelly was the cherished daughter of Constance and Theodore. A graduate of Glenbard South High School in Glen Ellyn, IL, she cared for others as a Certified Nursing Assistant, bringing compassion and...
John Douglas Crouse
Sep 1, 2025
John Douglas Crouse, beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully surrounded by family.
Born on December 5, 1933, in Kanorado, Kansas, to Loris Helen and Jacob Dewey Crouse, John’s early years were marked by family moves across Wyoming for his father’s work. He spent much of his childhood in Laramie with his siblings, Helen Fay and Hugh Worth, and graduated...
Kurt David Green
Sep 1, 2025
Kurt David Green, age 40, passed in his sleep at home in Highlands Ranch on September 1, 2025. Kurt was born on March 13, 1985 at St Joseph’s hospital in Denver, Colorado. He graduated from Sheridan High School in 2003. He worked for The Platte River Bar and Grill from 2006 to 2012, and made many lifelong friends. He started...
David Lee Norton
Sep 1, 2025
David Lee Norton, a devoted husband, father, and Papa, passed away on September 1, 2025, at the age of 71. Born on August 2, 1954, in Canby, Minnesota, to Archie and Elenora Norton, Dave was the youngest of two children. In 1959, his family relocated to Englewood, Colorado, where he spent his formative years.
Dave attended All Souls and St. Louis...
Jeffrey Wendell Konishi
Sep 1, 2025
In Loving Memory of Jeffrey (Jeff) Wendell Konishi
April 10, 1962 – September 1, 2025
Beginnings in Colorado
Jeffrey (Jeff) Wendell Konishi was born on April 10, 1962, in Alamosa, Colorado, to Ben and Bessie Konishi. From the start, he carried with him a quiet strength, an enduring kindness, and a gentle spirit that would shape the path of his life.
A Journey of...
Travis Jordan Tyler Fellman
Sep 1, 2025
Travis Jordan Tyler Fellman (37) passed away on September 1st, 2025 in Westminster, CO. Born on January 8th, 1988 in Denver, CO, Travis was a devoted father, son, brother, and Unc. Kind, hardworking and soft spoken, Travis was always willing to lend a hand to anyone who needed it. His energy was contagious and had a smile that lit up...
Audrey Murley Sandahl
Sep 1, 2025
Audrey Murley Sandahl was born in Albany, NY on September 27, 1963. She passed away on September 1, 2025 surrounded by loved ones. She was only 61 at the time of her passing.
Audrey graduated from UMASS Dartmouth with a BS in Marketing, she then attended Bentley where she earned her masters in International Studies. She was a high powered business...
Lawrence "Larry" E. Vallejos
Sep 1, 2025
Lawrence "Larry" E. Vallejos passed away on September 1, 2025 at the age of 91. Loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend.
A Recitation of the Rosary will be held on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 beginning at 11:00AM, followed by the Funeral Mass at 11:30 AM both at Holy Name Catholic Church, 3290 West Milan Avenue, Sheridan, Colorado. The Graveside Service...
Arlene Marilyn Foster
Aug 31, 2025
Arlene Marilyn Foster, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2025, in Centennial, Colorado. Born on October 17, 1932, in Omaha, Nebraska, she lived a remarkable life marked by dedication to her family and community.
Arlene was known for her devoted service as a Aurora Public school bus driver, a role that allowed her to...
Joseph Peter Coleman
Aug 31, 2025
Joseph Peter Coleman was born on September 30, 1933 in the Bronx, New York. He was the third of four sons born to Irish immigrants Patrick and Kate Coleman. Joseph died peacefully on August 31, 2025, at the age of 91, in Denver, Colorado, after being surrounded by his loving family.
Joseph was born and raised in the Bronx in an...
Louise Hayes McCabe
Aug 31, 2025
Mary “Louise” Hayes McCabe died peacefully on August 31, 2025, surrounded by her five children at her beloved family home of 65 years.
Louise was born on August 15, 1934, at Mercy Hospital in Denver to Thomas Austin Hayes Jr. and Kathryn Genevieve Tierney Hayes. Louise was a proud fourth generation Coloradan and wore her settlers’ descendant distinction proudly. In 1938,...
Marie Rosalee Ogden
Aug 31, 2025
Marie Rosalee Ogden, Age 82 went to be with the Lord August 31, 2025 surrounded by family. She was born October 14 1943 in Walsenburg, Colorado. Marie and family moved to Denver, were she met and married Roy Ogden Sr. They were married 52 years. Marie is one of 13 sister and 7 brothers. Marie worked her entire career with...
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