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Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Susan Jane Becker
Aug 15, 2026
Susan Jane Becker of Arvada, CO passed away on Aug. 15, 2026.
Susan was born to Andrew Bowen and Elaine Otto on Oct. 2, 1952, in Kansas City, MO. Susan spent her childhood in Greeley and Colorado Springs until moving to Denver in 1970. Susan was a dedicated court reporter with the Denver District Court for 35 years. After retiring, she...
Patricia C. Upton
Aug 14, 2026
For the Upton family the Greatest Generation has passed into memory. Patricia Culhane Upton, beloved mother, grandmother and aunt, died on August 14th, at the age of 96.
She fully embraced life but, as all who enjoy a long life, she endured its penance. Long gone are her parents, her six brothers, four sisters, their spouses, and several of their children....
Jeannette Elizabeth Akiko Dores
Aug 14, 2026
Jeannette Elizabeth Akiko (Saiki) Dores (1951-2026) passed away on August 14th, 2026.
Jean was born in Honolulu, Hawaii on September 28, 1951, the third child of Natalie (Kami) Saiki (1920-1997) and Kazuo Saiki (1910-1981), and sister to Sanford Saiki (1940-1996) and Theodore Saiki (1942-2000). In 1954 the family moved to San Francsico, California where Jean attended St. Peter’s grammar school in...
Ruth Elizabeth Cole
Aug 14, 2026
Ruth Elizabeth Cole, age 94, passed away on August 14, 2026 after a long and fulfilling life. Ruth was born on March 29, 1932 in Picher, Oklahoma. She and her family lived in Wichita, Kansas for a while, but eventually settled in Lincoln, Arkansas, where she graduated from high school and began working as a nurse assistant.
Ruth was serving in...
Gaye Ellen Monroe
Aug 14, 2026
Celebrating the Life of Gaye Ellen Monroe
December 3, 1955 – August 14, 2026
Gaye Ellen Monroe, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and dedicated public servant, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2026, at the age of 70. Known for her generous heart, her fierce commitment to her community, and her fondness for the color purple, Gaye brought warmth, dignity, and a...
William Fredrick Ferguson
Aug 13, 2026
William was born on November 3, 1927, in St.Paul Minnesota to Dr. James C. Ferguson and Emily K. Ferguson.
He attended Cretin High School and the University of Minnesota, then began his long career with Champion Paper Company previously Waldorf Paper Company. William was an accomplished sportsman and pilot frequently flying his family to Aspen CO and Northern MI for wonderful...
William Clinton Slater Jr.
Aug 12, 2026
William “Bill” Clinton Slater Jr., age 77, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was born November 7, 1948, in Smith Center, Kansas, to William Clinton Slater Sr. and Velma Dorothea Slater.
In 1958 the family moved to Colorado Springs, Colorado, where Bill graduated from Wasson High School in 1967. He graduated from the University of...
Twyla M. Lance
Aug 12, 2026
Twyla May Lance, 60, of Thornton, passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2026. A native of Westminster, Colorado, she graduated from Westminster High School in 1984. She earned an Associate's degree from Cottey College in Nevada, Missouri in 1986. In 2002, she graduated cum laude from the School for Professional Studies at Regis University with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting....
Giles Stanley Everist
Aug 12, 2026
In loving memory of Giles Stanley Everist, who passed away at his home in Centennial on August 12, 2026 surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on August 17, 1976 in Chicago, IL and spent his youth in Libertyville, IL. After graduating from Libertyville High School, he enlisted in the Marine Corps which guided his love of country.
He settled...
Joseph Earl Fink Jr
Aug 12, 2026
Joseph E. Fink Jr
11/02/1948 - 08/12/2026
In loving memory of Joseph E. Fink Jr, 79. He passed away on August 12th leaving behind many people who loved and cherished him.
Joe always had a strong work ethic. He started working when he was only 5 years old on the farm and never stopped. At age 20 he served his country in the...
Patrick John Jasper
Aug 11, 2026
Patrick John Jasper
75
April 9 1951 - Aug 11, 2026
Our family sadly lost Patrick John Jasper on August 11, 2026. He was absolutely adored by his wife, sons and grandchildren. The entire family lost a pillar. Everyone loved and depended on him for so much.
Pat was born in Columbus, NE in 1951. He was the fourth born of seven siblings.
He graduated...
Margaret "Meg" Chyr
Aug 11, 2026
Margaret “Meg” Kerr Chyr, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully in her home on August 11, 2026. Born on June 19, 1943, in Scotland to Gordon and Elizabeth Martin, Meg was raised in Seattle and graduated from Central Washington University before moving to Denver in 1967 to begin a distinguished 42‑year career as a United Airlines...
William Brent Ginther
Aug 10, 2026
William Brent Ginther passed away at home on August 10th, 2026, at age 78.
He lived a fulfilled life as a husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Karin Ginther, 3 children, Katrina, Stefan, and Kristina, and their spouses, 5 grandchildren, and soon to be 7 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister, Judy,...
Virginia Lee McGinn
Aug 10, 2026
Virginia Lee McGinn, our beloved Mom, Grandma and Gigi (Great grandma), passed peacefully from this life at the age of 96 on August 10, 2026, at her home in Westminster, Colorado.
Born to Nadine (Alms) and Donald Sleeth on October 13, 1929, in Cole Camp Missouri, Virginia, was one of six children. She grew up on her Daddy Jack and Granny...
Kim Clark
Aug 10, 2026
If you spent enough time with Kim Clark, chances are she convinced you to do something you never thought you could. Maybe it was a backcountry ski tour, a hundred-mile ride, a summit push, a multipitch rock climb, or a trail that seemed just a little too long and steep.
Whatever it was, Kim had a remarkable way of helping others...
Lauri Beth Miller
Aug 10, 2026
Lauri Beth Miller, age 26, was born on August 6, 2000, and passed away on August 10, 2026. She was a graduate of Centauri High School and went on to study Biochemistry and Biomedical Engineering at Colorado State University, before moving to Denver. She was a talented artist, fashion designer, and author whose creativity brought beauty and inspiration to those...
Robert Frederick Herald
Aug 10, 2026
Robert Frederick Herald, 80, of Englewood, Colorado, passed away peacefully at home on August 10, 2026, following a courageous three-year battle with cancer.
Robert was born on April 19, 1946, to Robert Adrian and Muriel Doris (Robinson) Herald and grew up with his sister, Mary Carolyn, in Prophetstown, Illinois. His parents owned and operated Herald's Walgreen Agency in Prophetstown, where Robert...
Joan Carney Newsum
Aug 10, 2026
Joan Carney Newsum, age 101, passed away in her home surrounded by family on August 10, 2026. She was born on March 7, 1925, in Brooklyn, New York to Bessie and Daniel Carney. An excellent student, Joan skipped a grade in junior high school and laughingly admitted to skipping a class or two to see a very young Frank Sinatra...
John Taylor Morrison, Jr. MD
Aug 10, 2026
John Taylor Morrison, Jr. MD passed away peacefully after a long illness with family by his side. He is survived by his wife, Barbara, four children: Stephany, Nancy, Elizabeth and John, their spouses, Kent, Mike, Dan and Miriam and their grandchildren, Sabrina, Sasha, Spencer, Meena and Anjali.
John considered Mountain Lakes, New Jersey his hometown, but World War II introduced many...
John Michael Hoskins
Aug 10, 2026
John Hoskins, a beloved husband, father and friend, passed away on August 10, 2026, at the age of 77. Born on September 2, 1948, in Wichita Falls, Texas, to Homer Edward Hoskins and Nancy Myrl Osborne Hoskins, John lived a life that touched countless hearts and left an enduring mark on all that had the honor of knowing him.
A 1967...
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