Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Jing-Fen Chen
May 1, 2026
Jing-Fen Chen
November 15, 1933-May 1, 2026.
We remember her kindness and her optimism.
We remember her love of a good chat and even her nags.
We remember how she always took care of us before herself.
We will forever remember her as the best mother, grandmother, sister,
and aunt.
Susan Cooper Large
May 1, 2026
Susan Cooper Large, 89, of Lancaster passed away peacefully on May 1, 2026, surrounded by family. Born in York, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Fred N. Cooper and Mary Landis Groff Cooper. A graduate of McCaskey High School, Sue received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology from York College, and served as a social worker for...
Sylvia D. Prowse
May 1, 2026
Sylvia Deborah Prowse, 87, loving wife, sister, aunt, and friend found peace with her Lord and Saviour on May 1, 2026.
Sylvia was born in Flagtown, New Jersey on September 18, 1938, and was the daughter of the late Otto and Anna Spino.
Preceding her in death in addition to her parents were her loving husband Simon Joseph Prowse and her brother...
Guadalupe Torres Cantu
May 1, 2026
Guadalupe Torres Cantu, devoted husband, beloved father, friend.
Born July 23, 1931, passed from this life May 1, 2026.
“Wally” was born in Gonzales Texas, to Fermin Cantu and Julia Torres Cantu. At age 17 Wally enlisted in the Army and served honorably in the Korean War. Wally achieved the rank of Sargent First Class, and was proud of his service to...
Arnold "Arnie" Nick Malsom
May 1, 2026
Arnold “Arnie” Nick Malsom, beloved husband, father, Papa, brother, and friend, passed into eternal life surrounded by the family he cherished. Born June 3, 1953, in Aberdeen, South Dakota, Arnie grew up on a farm outside Hosmer in a bustling German-speaking household of ten children. Life there was simple, rugged, and often hilariously chaotic — the kind of childhood that...
John Charles Kanack
Apr 30, 2026
John Charles Kanack, 58, of Mallard, Iowa, passed away on April 30, 2026, in Aurora, Colorado, following a courageous battle with metastatic colon cancer.
Born on December 30, 1967, in Cuba City, Wisconsin, to Maryetta “Mary” and Dale Kanack, John grew up with the proud roots of a small-town, Midwestern farm kid. He lived a vibrant life defined by a heart...
Tara Michelle Smith
Apr 30, 2026
Tara Michelle Smith, age 46, passed away unexpectedly in her sleep on April 30, 2026. She was born on May 18, 1979, in Aurora, Colorado, to Terry and Meredith Smith, and remained a proud lifelong resident of Aurora.
Tara was an energetic and active child who loved spending time with neighborhood friends, school friends, and especially her brother, Brad. During elementary...
Carol Bush
Apr 30, 2026
Carol Bush, age 65, of Denver, Colorado passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 30, 2026, after a long battle with Early Onset Alzheimer’s Disease.
Carol was born on November 25, 1960, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Denver to Charles and Dorothy Bush. She attended Lincoln High School and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics from the University of Colorado...
Tameysin Williams
Apr 30, 2026
Tameysin "Tammy" Williams, 80, of Castle Rock, Colorado, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones.
Tammy was born on October 8, 1945 in Madera, California, and was adopted by Paul R. Powers and Nancy Galbraith Powers. She was raised in Safford, Arizona, where she developed the strong values and warm spirit that would define her life....
Julie Miller-Morton
Apr 30, 2026
Julie Anne Miller-Morton, beloved by all who met her, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 30th, 2026 after an 18 month hard-fought battle against cancer. Her daughters were present with her at the hospital.
She is survived by her daughters, Madison Prentice (Drew Prentice) and Makenzie Morton (Kyle Haubrich). We have to specially mention that she loved her dogs, Lucy and...
David Michael Cotter
Apr 30, 2026
David Michael Cotter, a skilled carpenter and talented musician, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2026, in Thornton, Colorado. Born on August 5, 1954, in Denver, Colorado, David’s life was marked by his dedication to his craft and his passion for music, enriching the lives of many throughout his years.
David’s career was distinguished by his craftsmanship and creativity. As a...
Schuyler Allen Smith
Apr 30, 2026
Schuyler Allen Smith, a devoted son, brother, and uncle, passed away on April 30, 2026 in Arvada, Colorado. He was born on September 7, 1968 in Littleton, Colorado to Jack Smith and Carla (Comstock) Smith. He spent his life in Arvada, where his early years helped shape his character and the person he will be remembered as.
Schuyler attended Arvada West...
Brenda Louise Duncan
Apr 30, 2026
Brenda Louise Duncan, 76, found peace with her Lord and Savior on April 30th, 2026, following a difficult battle with Dementia. Before this cruel illness claimed her memories and her abilities; Brenda was an avid world traveler, a faithful volunteer in the community, a lover of card games and puzzles (both literal and figurative), and was incredibly generous to all...
Joseph Charles Brisnehan
Apr 30, 2026
Joseph Charles Brisnehan, age 63, beloved son, brother, and uncle, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2026, at Sandalwood Care Center in Wheat Ridge, Colorado.
Joseph “Joe” was born in Denver, Colorado on April 17, 1963, to James L. Brisnehan and Kathleen (Callahan) Brisnehan. He was the eldest of five children and shared a close bond with his siblings throughout his...
Bill Rockwood
Apr 30, 2026
Robert William (Bill) Rockwood
July 11, 1940 – April 30, 2026
Surrounded by family, Bill Rockwood peacefully passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2026 at Parker Adventist Hospital. His memory will live on in the hearts of his family and friends.
Bill was a committed husband of 65 years to Elizabeth (Betty) Rockwood (Thilges), caring father to Kathryn (Kitty) Rockwood, Ron Rockwood (deceased),...
Lyman Keith Black
Apr 29, 2026
July 5, 1940 – April 29, 2026
Lyman Black, aged 85, passed away peacefully in his home on April 29, 2026. A man of adventurous spirit and boundless generosity, he lived a rich and full life that touched the hearts of everyone who knew him.
Throughout his 85 years, he embraced each day with enthusiasm and courage. Whether kayaking through serene waters,...
Robert Wayne Applegate
Apr 29, 2026
Robert Wayne Applegate (or Bob as he preferred to be called) died April 29, 2026 in his homefrom Congestive Heart Failure. Bob was 90 years old. He was born December 22, 1935 in Kingsley, Iowa.
Bob’s father owned a Brown Swiss Dairy Herd and Bob showed cattle at county fairs, the All Iowa Fair and the National Dairy Cattle Congress. He...
William Walter Iversen
Apr 29, 2026
Dr. William “Bill” Walter Iversen, 83, passed away peacefully at his home in Aurora, Colorado, on April 29, 2026, after a courageous battle with dementia. Born in Utica, New York, and raised in Clinton, Iowa, Bill will be remembered for his affectionate smile, his wonderful sense of humor, and his accomplishments both as an athlete and in his professional life.
By...
John Studebaker
Apr 29, 2026
Ira John Studebaker, 85, passed away peacefully on April 29th, 2026. John was born on October 10th, 1940, in Iowa Falls, Iowa, to Ira and Regina Studebaker, the only son in a farming family.
John attended the University of Notre Dame, graduating in 1963 with a degree in architecture. During his time in South Bend he developed a lifelong devotion to...
George H. Matschke
Apr 28, 2026
George Herman Matschke was born on July 4, 1933 in Morristown, New Jersey, raised in Denville, New Jersey, and died On April 28, 2026 at the Monarch Memory Care at the Village at Belmar Lakewood, Colorado. He was 92 years old and ready to meet his Lord. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herman Wilhelm Matschke and Martha...
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