Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
James Joseph Johnson, Sr.
Jun 12, 2025
James Joseph Johnson Sr. passed away on June 12, 2025 while under hospice care at The Springs at St. Andrew's Village in Aurora, Colorado.
Jim was born on April 20, 1943 in Troy, New York to Ruth M. Corr and Edward Johnson Sr, both of New York. He graduated from Catholic Central High School in Troy and attended Hudson Valley Community...
Ronnie Erwin Watson
Jun 12, 2025
Ronnie "GP" Erwin Watson, born in Beaumont TX, January 21st 1938, passed away peacefully, yet unexpected, on Thursday June 12th, 2025.
He grew up in Beaumont TX where he attended South Park High School (Class of 1956) and Lamar University (Class of 1960) where he received a degree in Civil Engineering.
He also met the love of his life, Gretchen Burner, while...
Sandra Jo Drumm
Jun 12, 2025
Sandra Jo “Sandy” Drumm was born Sandra Jo Hamilton on January 9, 1962 in Haynesville LA to Mary Faye and Bobbie Jo Hamilton. She passed away peacefully on June 12, 2025 at age 63 after an extended battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband Gary, their two sons Alan and Kyle, six grandchildren Tessa (12), Eli (11), Avery...
Duane William Meis
Jun 12, 2025
Duane William Meis, 62, of Evans, Colorado, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025 in Denver, Colorado, in the presence of loving family.
Duane was born on June 6, 1963, in Concordia, Kansas, to Herbert William Meis and Judith Regina (Kieffer) Meis. He grew up in various small rural towns across Kansas and Colorado, eventually graduating from high school in Chappell,...
Gerald Raymond Bueker
Jun 12, 2025
Gerald Raymond Bueker was born on September 11, 1949 in Shenandoah, Iowa, the son of Emil William and Ella Mae (Higgins) Bueker. Gerry entered into eternal peace on June 12, 2025 surrounded by his loving family in Colorado.
Gerry served in the US Army Special Forces (The Green Berets) in Vietnam from 1967 to 1970. He served with honor receiving many...
Clarence Arnold Siders Jr.
Jun 12, 2025
Clarence Arnold Siders Jr., “Red” as known to all his family and friends, passed away June 12, 2025 after a long and fulfilling life in Lakewood, Colorado. Born to a tough working family of engineers, both railroad and mechanical, in Fremont, Nebraska on January 10, 1932, the family soon relocated to Colorado.
Red grew up in the Westwood and Englewood neighborhoods...
Mary Jane Malik
Jun 12, 2025
Mary Jane Malik, 91, of Aurora, passed away June 12, 2025.She was born February 6, 1934 in Ohio, the daughter of John and Edith Conrad. She was a graduate of LaGrange High School in Ohio. On October 2, 1954 she married Raymond A. Malik, of Columbia Station, Ohio. Mary Jane is survived by her son, Alan Malik and his wife,...
Helen Grace Baltz
Jun 11, 2025
Helen Grace Baltz
August 19, 1928 — June 11, 2025
Helen Grace Baltz, nee McIlvride (b. Aug 19, 1928 - d. Jun 11, 2025) was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Born in Hazel Park, MI, as the youngest of two children, Grace was always known for her kind spirit, dedication to others, and her faith in God.
After completing high school, where...
Manuel Flores
Jun 11, 2025
Manuel Flores, affectionately known as "Manny," passed away peacefully at the age of 71 on June 11, 2025. Born and raised in San Juan (Río Piedras), Puerto Rico, Manuel's life journey took him from the vibrant streets of the island to Florida and eventually Colorado, where he built a full life surrounded by loved ones.
At the age of 19, Manuel...
Dr. Suresh Ratilal Mehta
Jun 11, 2025
Dr. Suresh Mehta, age 80, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones, in Erie, Colorado, on June 11, 2025.
Born and educated in India, Dr. Mehta pursued a career in medicine, which he practiced with dedication and compassion for over 35 years. He was known for his selflessness and found deep fulfillment in helping those in need. After retiring at...
Mary Patricia Ritenour
Jun 10, 2025
Mary Patricia (Hoff) Ritenour of Englewood CO, a much loved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother passed away to her eternal life on June 10, 2025 at the age of 100. Pat was a shining example of kindness, strength and grace to all who knew her. Her life was dedicated to her family, and she always found time to offer...
Marvin Morgan, Jr.
Jun 10, 2025
Marvin Morgan, Jr. of Las Cruces, New Mexico passed away on June 10, 2025 at the age of 81. Loving partner, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend.
A Visitation will be held on Monday, June 23, 2025 beginning at 5:00PM until 7:00PM at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 South Wadsworth Boulevard, Lakewood.
A Graveside Service will be held on Tuesday, June...
Richard "Rick" Dean Treptow
Jun 10, 2025
Richard “Rick” Dean Treptow was born in Albion, Nebraska on May 8, 1961 to Harold E. and Yvonne L. Treptow. The second of four sons, Rick was a 3rd generation contractor and pursued many interests in his lifetime.
When Rick was a child growing up, he worked many summers (and some weekends) with his brothers on his grandfather’s farm. He was...
Martha Mary Garcia
Jun 9, 2025
Martha Mary Garcia was born on July 20, 1961 in Oxford, Massachusetts. She was a mother of three children and one grandchild, Madison. Joel, Jesse and Alexandra Garcia, her three children, are all mourning the loss of such a creative and beautiful soul.
Her latest works and adventures led her to Topeka, Kansas. In her own words from her website "she...
Melanie Justine Doulik
Jun 9, 2025
Melanie Justine Doulik, 21, of Aurora, CO passed away following a motorcycle crash on June 9th, 2025. An aspiring paralegal, she was passionate about all things fast, dancing, and music.
Fearless, she left us much too early, leaving behind her young sister Isabel, and her parents who were her only family here in the US. She will always be remembered by...
Barbara J. Houston
Jun 9, 2025
Barbara Jean Houston
12/26/1928 - 06/09/2025
Born in Savory, Wyoming on 12/26/1928 to Matthew O'Toole and Ruth Lanahan O'Toole
Older sister of Larry Toole, born 13 months later in January 1930.
Raised in a rural, subsistence lifestyle with no running water, electricity or car during the depression until they moved to Canastota, NY in the fall of 1936, the first time they ever experienced...
Michael Joseph "Joe" Abbruzzese
Jun 9, 2025
Michael Joseph ‘Joe’ Abbruzzese passed away at Brookside Inn Nursing Home in Castle Rock, Colorado on June 9, 2025 at the age of 73.
Joe was born and raised in Detroit Michigan where he started his career as a Detroit Police Officer. He moved to Colorado in 1977 and worked numerous jobs including the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office.
Joe is survived by...
Gary Richard Wright
Jun 9, 2025
Gary Richard Wright, 74, was called to his heavenly home on June 9, 2025. He was born in San Antonio, Texas, to Alfred Earl Wright and JoAn Wright. He grew up in San Antonio and was a 1968 graduate of Highlands High School where his love of music grew.
From an early age, Gary’s family had a ranch in Bandera, Texas,...
Scott Gregory Mehlhorn
Jun 9, 2025
Scott Mehlhorn, 69, passed away unexpectedly on June 9, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of quiet strength, loyalty, and love. Born on May 8, 1956, at Fitzsimmons military hospital in Aurora Co, Scott spent his life dedicated to his family, friends, and a career he took great pride in—working 32 years at Wagner Equipment.
He was a man of many interests...
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