Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Robert J. McCarroll
Dec 1, 2025
Robert Joseph McCarroll, 93, passed away December 1, 2025 at The Peaks Assisted Living Center in Lafayette, CO.
Bob was born March 19, 1932 in NJ to Archibald and Marie McCarroll (Kloss). He grew up in East Orange, attending East Orange High School. He served 4 years in the US Air Force, stationed in Florida, Mississippi, and Germany. He married Ann...
Minerva "Minnie" Silva Kirscht
Nov 30, 2025
Minnie, 88, was born April 17, 1937, and passed away peacefully November 30, 2025, at home with her loving husband of 65 years, Duane, by her side. Born in Robstown, Texas, she carried her Texas and Mexican pride with her. Minnie graduated from W.B. Ray High School in Corpus Christi, TX where she played the clarinet in the marching band. She...
Rafael Emilio Romero
Nov 30, 2025
Rafael E. (Ralph) Romero, husband of the late Catherine Norwood Romero, passed away on Sunday, November 30, at the age of 95.
Born in Cúcuta, Colombia, he moved to Denver for college. Starting at the Colorado School of Mines, he later completed his degree in Civil Engineering at the University of New Mexico. After many years at Texaco, he worked at...
Robert "Bob" Eugene Brinkman
Nov 30, 2025
Robert “Bob” Eugene Brinkman of Arvada passed away peacefully November 30, 2025 at the age of 70. He was a beloved Husband, Dad, Papa, Brother, Brother in Law, Uncle and Friend. He loved his whole big family soooooo much and was happiest spending time with them no matter what they were doing.
He was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado on December...
Kenneth James Mrochek
Nov 30, 2025
Kenneth James Mrochek passed away early in the morning Sunday, November 30th at the age of 89. Ken was the oldest of 4 children born and raised in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. He spent his youth learning the trade of a printer from his father. He chose military service, first joining the Army National Guard of Wisconsin. He then received an...
Barbara Jean Smoot Behunin
Nov 30, 2025
Barbara Jean Smoot Behunin, 93, of Arvada, Colorado, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her children on the morning of November 30, 2025 at 8:32 am. Barbara was a cherished mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend. Her presence will be so deeply missed.
Up until the very end Barbara maintained her kindness, grace, compassion, love of family and friends and expressed gratitude...
Rosalie L. Bustos
Nov 30, 2025
Rosalie Loretta Bustos, age 89, peacefully entered into eternal life on November 30, 2025 surrounded by family.
Rose was born in Mora, New Mexico, on the first day of Spring March 21, 1936. She left us in Autumn which was her favorite season. She moved to Wyoming and eventually met the love of her life in 1950. She later became a...
Virginia "Glee" Gilbert
Nov 29, 2025
Virginia Glee Gilbert, known to many as “Glee”, passed away at the age of 91 in Denver , Colorado. Born in Conway Springs, Kansas, to Amy and Maurice Sanders, Virginia led a life filled with curiosity, adventure, and dedication to others.
Glee lived in Kansas, Oklahoma, Colorado, and Arizona throughout her life. She had a lifelong passion for education, earning both...
John Francis Sholl Jr
Nov 29, 2025
John F. Sholl Jr., 61, of Englewood, Colorado, passed away peacefully at home on November 29, 2025.
Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to John F. Sholl Sr. and Maryann Whelan Sholl, John grew up with three siblings—Joy Jones and William (Bill) Sholl, who preceded him in death, and his surviving brother David Sholl.
John discovered his lifelong passion for jewelry in a high...
Dennis F. Severson
Nov 29, 2025
In Loving Memory of Dennis Francis Severson
Dennis Francis Severson, age 76, passed away on November 29, 2025, after a courageous journey with Parkinson's dementia. In his final months, when remaining at home was no longer possible, he was lovingly cared for at Crossroads Senior Living Memory Care. He left this world surrounded by the love of his family and the...
Daniel John Cavnaugh
Nov 29, 2025
Daniel (Dan) John Cavnaugh, 86, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2025, in Golden, Colorado. He was born on January 15, 1939, in Buffalo, New York.
Dan attended Emerson Vocational High School in Buffalo, where he studied woodworking. A well-rounded and spirited student, he served on the student council, sang in the glee club, and excelled as a talented and well-regarded...
John Frederick Deeser
Nov 29, 2025
At 94 years young, he passed away peacefully at home, to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 29, 2025
He was born on February 8, 1931, the son of Alfred and Lillian Deeser of Canton, Ohio.
John was a heavy equipment operator before branching out and starting his own businesses, Deeser Excavating Company, JD Water and D & M Well Service.
He...
Alice Hodges
Nov 29, 2025
Alice Hodges was born on January 7, 1934 in Wiggins, CO to Glen and Florence Neal. She passed away on November 29, 2025 at 91 years of age.
Alice was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Vern Hodges, son, Greg Hodges, and daughter, Debbie Nelson.
She is survived by her son John Hodges and his wife Renae, as well as...
Dwight Morrell Smith
Nov 29, 2025
Dwight Morrell Smith passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, at his home on Saturday, November 29th. Dwight had a long and distinguished career – but always – at its heart was the love of knowledge, excellence in higher education and the desire to mentor and aid others in any way he was able.
Dr. Smith was Chancellor Emeritus and Professor...
Marilyn May Koelmel
Nov 29, 2025
Marilyn May Koelmel of Lakewood, CO, 88, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2025. Marilyn was born in Wauneta, NE. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Robin Koelmel, her beloved parents John and Della Merrill and siblings Barbara, Joyce, Richard and Elsie. Robin and Marilyn married while he was home on leave from the Marine Corps on...
Joyce Elaine Edwards
Nov 28, 2025
On November 28, 2025, Joyce Elaine Edwards passed away, leaving behind a life filled with love, laughter, and adventure. Joyce’s greatest joy was her family, and she cherished time spent with her children and grandchildren – especially watching their games, tournaments, concerts, and recitals. She was a native Denverite with many lifelong friends including from Aurora High School, Lakewood, Bow...
Patricia Anne Cammarata
Nov 28, 2025
Patricia “Pat” Cammarata
July 26, 1944 – November 28, 2025
Patricia “Pat” Cammarata, beloved wife, mother, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was 81 years old.
Born on July 26, 1944, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Pat grew up with a strong work ethic and a warm, welcoming spirit. She began her career working at a bank,...
Barbara L. Delvasto
Nov 28, 2025
Barbara L. Delvasto, 75, passed away November 28, 2025 at the age of 75.
She was born October 18, 1950 in Colorado to the late Louis and Grace Delvasto. She graduated North High School in 1968 and after graduation entered the banking industry. She worked with numerous banks throughout the Denver Metro eventually retiring from Colorado National Bank.
Barbara loved traveling, enjoyed...
Dale Bernard Redleaf
Nov 28, 2025
Dale Bernard Red Leaf, age 77 of Denver Colorado began his spiritual journey on November 28, 2025, in his home and surrounded by family. He was born April 24,1948 in Dupree South Dakota on the Cheyenne River Reservation to Vivian and Steven Redleaf. He had 13 siblings to which he was the eldest son. As a boy he went to...
Cordelia Niland Hodges
Nov 27, 2025
Cordelia (Dee) Niland Hodges, born on Dec 2, 1922, died peacefully on the morning of November 27, 2025, at Balfour Senior Living in Littleton, CO, five days short of her 103rd birthday. Dee was born in West Brownsville, PA, the first child of Michael and Virgina Niland. Dee graduated from Middletown High School in 1941 where she excelled in Speech...
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