Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Brandon Douglas Billings

Brandon Douglas Billings

Aug 5, 2025

Brandon "Billy" Douglas Billings was born on December 28, 1996 to his parents, Kelly and David Billings in Wheatridge, Colorado. Brandon was raised with his siblings, Dallon, Christopher and Kaitlyn who were all close growing up through the years. Brandon began his educational journey by attending Adams School District, he later transferred to Brighton School District where he graduated high...

Barbara Ruth Colligan

Barbara Ruth Colligan

Aug 5, 2025

Barbara Ruth Colligan, cherished mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2025, in Aurora, Colorado. She was 79.

Born in Iowa on October 18, 1945, Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, Opal Wayne and Marie Blodwyn (Evans) Frazer, and siblings Betty Jean Harmsen, Robert Wayne Frazer, and Beverly Fern Frazer.

Barbara earned her Bachelor of...

Sara Jo Cahill

Sara Jo Cahill

Aug 5, 2025

Sara Jo Cahill, age 90, of Englewood, Colorado, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2025.

Born on August 31, 1934, in St. Joseph, Missouri, Sara lived a long, loving, and faith-filled life devoted to her family and friends.

Sara graduated from Holy Family High School in Denver. She went on to attend Washburn University in Topeka, Kansas, where she received her Associate...

Anthony Joseph Spano

Anthony Joseph Spano

Aug 5, 2025

Anthony Joseph Spano, 63, of Denver, passed away Tuesday, August 5, 2025.

He is much loved in the community. Rosary will be recited Monday, August 11, 2025, 6 pm and Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, August 12, 2025, 11am. Both will be held at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, 3549 Navajo Street, Denver.

The service is being livestreamed for those...

Edgar Charles Benson

Edgar Charles Benson

Aug 4, 2025

Charlie was born in Dover Delaware on June 14, 1959, the first child of Martha and Ed Benson. He soon became the older brother of Sonja and William. Despite his developmental disability, Charlie was a smart fellow. He was very observant and had a great memory. He was known for remembering such things as the directions to his grandmother’s house....

Dena LeAnn Humiston

Dena LeAnn Humiston

2025

In Loving Memory of Dena LeAnn HumistonDena LeAnn Humiston, a radiant soul whose charisma and warmth touched everyone she met, has passed away, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and creativity.Born in Leadville, Colorado—the highest city in the United States—Dena was raised by her loving parents, Lolly and Gary Humiston. From the very beginning, she carried the spirit of...

Lawrence Patrick O'Connor

Lawrence Patrick O'Connor

Aug 4, 2025

Lawrence Patrick O’Connor, 85, of Denver, Colorado, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones after a major fall and a long period of medical challenges.

Born in the Bronx, New York City, on June 13, 1940, Larry lived a full and rich life. He married his loving wife, Joan M (Lucey) O'Connor on October 11,1969. He...

Arthur R. Savaria

Arthur R. Savaria

Aug 4, 2025

Arthur R. Savaria Age 89 died in Aurora Colorado on August 4th 2025. He was a graduate of Cole Trade High School in Southbridge in 1954. He went on to serve 2 years in The Army National Guard before enlisting in the Navy. He was stationed on the aircraft carrier, USS Lake Champlain which toured overseas in the Mediterranean. After...

Ruth Ann (McKay) Bullen

Ruth Ann (McKay) Bullen

Aug 3, 2025

Ruth Ann (McKay) Bullen passed away peacefully on August 3, 2025, at the age of 83 in Thornton, CO. Born in Dearborn, Michigan, to Grady and Laura E (Cogger) McKay on May 7, 1942, Ruth graduated from East Grand Rapids High School in 1960. In 1964, she completed her Bachelor of Science in microbiology at Western Michigan University.

Her first job...

Gary Lynn Shoemaker

Gary Lynn Shoemaker

Aug 3, 2025

Gary Lynn Shoemaker, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, veteran, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2025, at the age of 76.

Born  on July 21, 1949, Gary lived a life marked by strength, compassion, and unwavering service to others. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force and carried that same sense of duty and honor...

Waltressa Jean Isler

Waltressa Jean Isler

Aug 3, 2025

Waltressa Jean Isler

September 7, 1937 - August 3, 2025

Waltressa Jean Isler of Littleton, Colorado passed away on August 3, 2025, at the age of 87 surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on September 7, 1937 in Moulton, Iowa to Walter and Lois Elliott. Jean moved to Hagerman, New Mexico in 1948 and attended New Mexico A & M...

Gary Stephen Gurr

Gary Stephen Gurr

Aug 2, 2025

Gary Stephen Gurr May 31, 1942 – August 2, 2025 Gary Stephen Gurr, 83, of Broomfield, CO, died at his home on August 2, 2025, of natural causes. Born May 31, 1942, in Spanish Fork, UT, Gary was raised in the Uintah Basin and in Rangely, CO, where he met and married his high-school sweetheart and wife of 64 years,...

Ethel Aurora Essig

Ethel Aurora Essig

Aug 2, 2025

Ethel Aurora Essig, 95, slipped peacefully into Heaven on August 2, 2025 in Westminster CO surrounded by family, prayer and love. She spent nearly a century on this earth — and according to her, that was plenty of time to get everything done and still have time for pie. She said her Engine is good but her Chassis was wearing...

Mary M. Doran

Mary M. Doran

Aug 2, 2025

Mary and her husband, Paul, made Highlands Ranch their home for the past 29 years. This August, Mary passed away, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, wisdom, and compassion.

Mary was a truly extraordinary woman, graceful, intelligent, spiritual, and endlessly generous. She was known not only for her sharp wit and radiant beauty, but also for the deep consideration and care...

Richard DeJean

Richard DeJean

Aug 1, 2025

Richard James DeJean was born on November 30th, 1958 to William and Lenora DeJean and was raised with his four siblings. He loved his brothers and sisters dearly, just as he loved their families that followed. Rich was a lifelong resident of Aurora, CO. Rich DeJean was surrounded by family, love, laughter and friends. There are so many stories that...

Michael Leslie Langlett

Michael Leslie Langlett

Aug 1, 2025

To all the countless people he touched throughout a remarkable life, Michael Leslie Langlett was filled with a heart for helping others, a fierce supporter and advocate for all. 

Born September 27, 1951, Michael passed away on August 1, 2025, after a full and beautiful 73 years of life. Ending a final chapter to a life that taught us all about...

Guillermo Luna Frausto

Guillermo Luna Frausto

Aug 1, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved father Guillermo Luna Frausto on August 1, 2025. He lived a full life of 86 years.

Guillermo had many nicknames that he went by including Bill, Memo, Willy.

Born on September 05, 1938, Bill was one of eleven children to Salvador and Edelmira Frausto—immigrants who worked tirelessly in farm labor to give...

Doyle Allen Kier

Doyle Allen Kier

Aug 1, 2025

Doyle Allen Kier was born on July 25, 1941 he passed on August 1, 2025. He was the youngest of three brothers born to Earl and Inez Kier, his oldest brother was Darrel (Connie), and twin brother Don (Patti). He was preceded in death by his parents and both brothers and his sister in law Connie. Doyle attended elementary school...