Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Lucille A. Schaefer

Lucille A. Schaefer

Jan 29, 2025

Lucille A. Schaefer of Lakewood, Colorado passed away on January 29, 2025 at the age of 98.  Beloved Mother and grandmother.

A Recitation of the Rosary will be held on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 11:00AM followed by the Funeral Mass at 11:30PM both at Notre Dame Catholic Church, 2190 South Sheridan Boulevard, Denver, Colorado. Interment will follow at 1:00PM at...

Luis Guerrero Lopez Jr.

Luis Guerrero Lopez Jr.

Jan 29, 2025

Luis "Lou" Lopez Jr., age 81, died in his home in Thornton on January 29, 2025. He was a graduate of North High School, Class of 1961. He married his high school sweetheart, Pat, in 1967. He was a phone technician for 30+ years at Mountain Bell/AT&T.

Lou was an avid golfer. He also enjoyed bowling, fishing and tennis. Other hobbies...

Dale Edwin Bates

Dale Edwin Bates

Jan 28, 2025

On January 28, 2025, Dale Edwin Bates left us here on earth to join his beloved wife, Marlene, who complained to him that he hadn’t been doing the laundry correctly in her absence.

Dale was born on April 12, 1935, to Clarence Bates and Belle Bates Rankin, the youngest of seven in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania. Even though he grew up during the...

Joann C. Lauber

Joann C. Lauber

Jan 28, 2025

Joann Clara (Gebhart) Lauber, 72, a resident of Aurora, CO, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, in her home.

She was born September 5, 1952 in Miles City, Montana, the daughter of Donald and Mildred (Bowar) Gebhart. She spent ten years in Miles City before the family moved to Miller, South Dakota. The family spent less than a year in...

Draden Ezra Hoover

Draden Ezra Hoover

Jan 28, 2025

Draden Hoover passed from this life on January 28, 2025. A blazing presence of light, warmth, and joy, he will be sorely missed. 

Throughout his life, Draden couldn’t help but bring laughter to those around him, always ready to crack a joke or act silly. He was multifaceted, excelling in so many areas of life. Many people knew him as a...

Kevin Patrick Kerr

Kevin Patrick Kerr

Jan 28, 2025

Kevin Patrick Kerr was born to James and Elizabeth (Betty) Kerr October 24,1952. Kevin was one of eight children and is survived by his siblings, Jim (Patt McCarthy), Bob, Kris (Bill Staeger), Jan, Tim (Sue Shea) and Brian (Julie Shea) and numerous nieces and nephews, cousins and friends. Kevin attended Blessed Sacrament Grade School and Machebeuf High School where he...

Toni Marie Ricks

Toni Marie Ricks

Jan 27, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Toni Marie Ricks, who left this world on January 27, 2025, at the age of 55, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on November 30, 1969, in Denver, Colorado, Toni was a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, who touched the lives of many with her kindness and...

Christine Espiritu

Christine Espiritu

Jan 27, 2025

Christine Espiritu, age 87, died in her hometown of Arvada, Colorado on January 27, 2025, She was born in Brighton Colorado and at the age of 25 met and married Ruben Espiritu. She was an Air Force wife and traveled the world including Okinawa, Germany, Florida, Wyoming and then settling in Denver, Colorado.

She is survived by her two daughters Lisa...

Charles John Kellogg

Charles John Kellogg

Jan 27, 2025

Charles John Kellogg passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 27, 2025, at the age of 85. In the days leading up to his death, he was surrounded by loved ones and friends.Charles was born on July 18, 1939, to Mr. and Mrs. Charlie T. Kellogg in Canton, Georgia. He was memorable not only for his personality and nature...

Kay S. Skinner

Kay S. Skinner

Jan 27, 2025

Kay S. Skinner of Lakewood, Colorado passed away on January 27, 2025 at the age of 85. Loving mother, sister and friend. 

Kay Swoboda Skinner was born in Norfolk, Nebraska, in the spring of 1939 to Forrest and Iryl Swoboda. She was their 2nd of four children including Craig and Richard (both deceased) and her surviving sister, Betty Whitwer. In 1957,...

William "Dave" David Weller Jr

William "Dave" David Weller Jr

Jan 27, 2025

William David Weller Jr., age 75, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2025. Born February 20, 1949 Dave lived a life full of accomplishments, adventure, and love.

A dedicated geophysicist, Dave graduated from the Colorado School of Mines, where he set the stage for a distinguished career in the oil and gas industry. His love of geology and passion for exploration...

Ida Hopper

Ida Hopper

Jan 26, 2025

Mrs. Ida May Hopper (Musgrove), 95, passed away on January 26, 2025, in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Born on January 9, 1930, in Baltimore, Maryland, Ida grew up with a strong sense of family and resilience. She graduated from Wheatridge High School in 1948 where she was known as “never idle a moment”. She participated in Band, Pep club, Annual, Junior and...

Noah Jay Atkinson

Noah Jay Atkinson

Jan 26, 2025

Noah Jay Atkinson, born July 1st, 2005, left this life unexpectedly on January 26th, 2025. Noah is preceded in death by Great Grandfather Jack Overly and Great Grandmother Margie Casados. He is survived by his father Joshua (Kaitlyn) Atkinson, Siblings Emma Atkinson, Jenna Atkinson, Penelope Vasquez, and Josephine Atkinson, Grandparents Bonnie and Bryan Moreau, Aunts and Uncles Jessie (Tacha) Overly,...

Grace Fink

Grace Fink

Jan 26, 2025

Grace Fink passed away on Sunday January 26, four days before her 67th wedding anniversary to her beloved husband Bob. Together Grace and Bob loved, supported and enjoyed their family - five children, 12 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren, most of whom were able to be with Grace in the final days before she passed. 

Born Maria Altagracia Hernandez on March...

Kristen Hillary Syddall

Kristen Hillary Syddall

Jan 26, 2025

Kristen Syddall passed away peacefully at home in Thornton, Colorado, on January 26, 2025. She was born in Glens Falls, New York, to Robert E. Johnson and Kathleen Waddell Johnson. Kristen moved to Thornton, Colorado, with her family in 1977 and had called it home ever since.

Known for her striking blue eyes, bright blonde hair, and infectious smile, Kristen was...

Marjorie Jean Curry

Marjorie Jean Curry

Jan 26, 2025

Our beloved mother, Marjorie (Marge) J. Curry, who passed away on January 26, 2025, at the age of 89.

Marge was born on February 11, 1935, and lived a full life. She was a devoted mother who was actively involved in her children's lives. She enjoyed hobbies such as camping, fishing, painting, and embroidery, and had a fondness for hummingbirds and...

Gavin Carter McNabb

Gavin Carter McNabb

Jan 26, 2025

"If there ever comes a day when we can’t be together, keep me in your heart, I’ll stay there forever." – Winnie the Pooh

Our sweet and kind Gavin left this world unexpectedly, held tightly in his parents’ arms on Sunday, January 26th, 2025. While our pain is just beginning, Gavin’s is no more. He has found peace - leaving this...

Kierian Vincent Thomas

Kierian Vincent Thomas

Jan 26, 2025

It is with deepest sorrow that we announce the passing of our son, Kierian Vincent Thomas, born April 17, 1996. Kierian passed away peacefully at UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital on Sunday morning, January 26, 2025. 

As a young boy Kierian was very kind and loving, and excelled in sports. Throughout school he was quite popular and a natural born leader....