Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Patricia Ellen Zavadil
Jan 4, 2026
Patricia Ellen Zavadil (née Canty) died quietly on January 4th, 2026 in Denver, Colorado at a spectacular ninety years of age.
Patricia was born in Oakland, California on September 19th, 1935 to Tim & Maxine Canty– the middle of three sisters with three little brothers. She grew up and graduated from Holy Names College in Oakland, and went on to Stanford...
Frank Allen Traylor Jr, MD
Jan 3, 2026
Dr. Frank Allen Traylor Jr, general surgeon and public servant, died peacefully Jan. 3, 2026, shortly before his 97th birthday. He was born into a longtime Denver family on January 21, 1929, the third child of Frank Allen Traylor Sr and Emma Minehart Traylor.
Frank attended Denver Public Schools, graduating from East High where he was Head Boy, a good student...
Ken Woodruff
Jan 3, 2026
Kenneth "Ken" Woodruff, 79, passed away peacefully at home on January 3, 2026. Born in Denver on November 29, 1946, Ken was a proud Vietnam veteran and a dedicated businessman who operated his own dental equipment company for five decades. Outside of his professional life, he was defined by his devotion to his family and his unwavering support for the...
Brenda Marie Martinez
Jan 3, 2026
Brenda Marie Martinez, of Westminster, Colorado, passed away at a medical facility in Aurora on Saturday, January 3, 2026. She was 75 years old. Brenda was born May 27, 1950 in Urbana, Illinois to Alfred and Velma (Weaver) Getty. Her mother is surviving in Naperville, Illinois.
Brenda graduated from Lisle Community High School in 1968 and moved to Colorado in 1969....
David Thomas Jenkins
Jan 3, 2026
David T. Jenkins passed away at the age of 59 in his home on January 3, 2026.
He is survived by his wife Sherylene Jenkins, children Brianna Jenkins and David Jenkins, Jr., and his sisters Barbara Medina, Virginia (James) Sirhall, Susan (Chuck) Borzych and Kathryn (Mark) Schlager.
David retired from a career in insurance in 2025. Besides his family, David loved cars...
Jim Wiener
Jan 3, 2026
James "Jim" Wiener, 83, of Golden, CO passed away peacefully on Jan., 3, 2026. He was employed as Director of Engineering for Rose Medical Center and St. Anthony's Hospital and was Senior Director of Facilities for 21 years at Coors Field before his retirement. He is survived by his wife Micky; son, Tom (Belinda) Carlson; step daughters, Shannon (Steve Davis)...
Ian Matthew Horner
Jan 3, 2026
Ian Matthew Horner, age 33, passed away on January 3rd, 2026, in Aurora, Colorado. He was born in Denver, Colorado, on March 12th, 1992, to parents Robert and Lynnette Horner.
After graduating from Arapahoe High school in 2010, he went on to earn his Bachelors in Computer Science from the University of Colorado in Colorado Springs in 2014.
Living in Colorado Springs...
Patricia Ann Plank
Jan 3, 2026
Patricia Ann Fallon Plank
With deep love and profound gratitude, we remember Patricia Ann Plank, lovingly known as “Fanny,” who passed peacefully at the age of 93. She was the heart of her family, the quiet strength at its center, and a woman whose life reflected faith lived daily, generously, and with great love.
Patricia was born to Frank E. and Mabel...
Stanley Craig Browning
Jan 2, 2026
Stanley Craig Browning, 78, passed away on January 2, 2026, in Parker, Colorado. Born in Sweetwater, Texas, to Garland and Virginia Browning, Stan was born and bred in Texas and carried a true love for his home state throughout his life. He lived there nearly all his years and only recently relocated to Colorado. Stan grew up with a quiet...
Albert George Rodriguez
Jan 2, 2026
Albert George "Al Babe" Rodriguez, 93, of Denver, passed away on January 2, 2026.
Albert was born on April 23, 1932, in Brighton, Colorado, to Vicente and Isabel Rodriguez. He grew up in Torrington, Wyoming, where he graduated from high school, and later earned his degree from the University of Wyoming in 1954.
Albert worked as a pharmacist for 47 years. He...
Edward Thomas Turbert
2026
Edward T. Turbert died in Arvada, Colorado on Monday, March 16th, 2026, at age 85.
Ed was born in 1940 in New Haven, Connecticut to Edward Turbert and Marguerite Fitzgerald Turbert. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Providence College in 1961 and worked for Pitney Bowes for 27 years before taking early retirement. He owned a flooring store...
Donald Arthur Myers II
Jan 1, 2026
Donald Arthur Myers II passed away on January 1, 2026, at the age of 57, in Highlands Ranch, Colorado.
Don was born on March 1, 1968, in Boulder, Colorado, to Donald Arthur Myers and Diana Lynn Myers (née Shields).
Don wanted to be remembered for having a kind heart. He was kind, helpful, and loving. Those qualities defined how he lived and...
Rev. C. Leo Symmank
Jan 1, 2026
Rev. C. Leo Symmank, 97, a loving pastor, husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away from a long illness in Lone Tree, Colorado, surrounded by his family on January 1, 2026.
Born on December 9, 1928, on a farm in Giddings, Texas, to Arnold August and Wilhelmine Halene (Vehrenkamp) Symmank. The family lived in mostly Wendish community, speaking German at home.
He...
Nicholas Fittipaldi
Jan 1, 2026
Nicholas “Nick” Joseph Fittipaldi, of Aurora, Colorado passed away peacefully at home on January 1, 2026.
Nick was born on May 5, 1936, to parents Nicholas and Teresa (Tenda) Fittipaldi in Brooklyn, New York. The seventh of eight children who became one of 13 siblings with his father’s death and his mother's remarriage.
He was never without a job, and he had...
Richard Cenedella
Dec 31, 2025
On Wednesday, December 31st, Richard Cenedella, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away in Denver, CO. He was 86. Born to Josephine and Joseph Cenedella of Mount Lebanon PA, Richard was a graduate of Mount Lebanon High School where he fostered his passion for science, the outdoors, and played varsity football as a lineman.
He graduated from...
Terrence Joseph Dougherty
Dec 31, 2025
Terrence Joseph Dougherty, affectionately known as "Terry", age 65, passed away December 31, 2025. Born in Denver, Colorado, he grew up in Evergreen, then moved down to Lakewood.
The twins, Terry & Kerry, were born October 2nd, 1960, happily joining their five siblings; two more would follow. This big Irish family meant everyting to Terry. He was the brother who always...
Susan Kay Cechini
Dec 31, 2025
Susan Kay “Suz” Cechini, 76, of Cañon City, Colorado, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2025. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Susan will be remembered for her kindness, strength, and warm spirit that touched everyone who knew her.
Born on August 24, 1949, in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, Susan grew up with a strong sense of responsibility and compassion that...
Diedra Zeine Daugherty
Dec 31, 2025
Diedra Zeine Daugherty went home to God when she passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, while surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Dr. Dale E. Daugherty, her parents, Lt. Col. (Ret.) US Air Force Donald A. Zeine and Madelyn Zeine and her sister, Satin (David) Zeine-Johnson. Diedra is survived by her...
Suzanna Ruth Simon
Dec 31, 2025
Suzanna Ruth Simon, born December 1975, went to her eternal home New Year’s Eve, 2025. Lifelong resident of the Denver metro area. Graduated from Lincoln High School. Graduated from University of Northern Colorado with a degree in music, education and voice. She completed her Orff Levels for certification to enhance musicianship and teaching strategies through the Orff Schulwerk approach.
Ruth, preferred...
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