Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Kit Elaine Vermilyea
Jun 7, 2025
Kit Elaine Vermilyea, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2025, at the age of 88. Born on April 19, 1939, in Austin, Minnesota, Kit graduated from Austin High School in 1955. In December of 1959, she married the love of her life, Dale “Skip” Vermilyea, in Denver, Colorado, where they built a life rooted in...
Thaddeus James Dupper
Jun 7, 2025
Thaddeus “Thad” James Dupper, 68, of Castle Rock, Colorado, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, June 7, 2025, after nearly two years of living with ALS. He was the devoted husband of Jean (Russell) Dupper for 24 years.
Born in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, New York, Thad was the son of the late Melvin Alfred Dupper and Marion Elizabeth (Gotimer) Dupper,...
Marjorie Elaine (Lowe) Bernard
Jun 7, 2025
Marjorie Elaine (Lowe) Bernard passed away peacefully on June 7, 2025, at the age of 89. She is survived by her children, Stephen (Catherine), Jeanne, and David (Carolyn); grandchildren, Meghan (Chris), Shawn (Laura), Rachel (Shane), Andrew; great-grandchildren, Haylee, Claire, Ruth and Alice.
Margie, as she preferred to be called, was predeceased by her husband, Richard; sister, Florence; and parents, Julia and...
Vera Jeffords
2025
It is with deep love and gratitude that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Vera Jeffords, who departed this life peacefully at the age of 94.
Born in Italy in 1931, Vera immigrated to the United States with her family when she was just two years old, bringing with her the quiet resilience and grace...
McKenzi Ann Bodily
Jun 7, 2025
McKenzi died peacefully on Saturday, June 7th at 8:05am with her mother and father by her side. She had been under in-home hospice care for 3 months with pneumonia and respiratory failure.
McKenzi was born in Rancho Bernardo, California on March 30th, 1990. When she was 5 months old, she began having seizures and was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder...
Alexander Sandoval, Jr.
Jun 7, 2025
Alexander Sandoval, Jr., age 77, died peacefully at home under Hospice Care on June 7, 2025. The cause of death was complications of prostate cancer.
Born 4/18/1948 in Las Vegas, NM, he lived in Bernal, NM, Denver, CO, Phoenix, AZ, Northglenn, CO, Long Beach, CA, Arvada, CO and Thornton, CO attended Merrit Hutton H.S., CU Boulder and CU Denver. Had many...
Shawn Patrick Poole
Jun 6, 2025
Shawn Poole died June 6, 2025 at 11:18 in the morning. He was surrounded by loved ones at the end of his life, just as he was from the beginning.
Shawn was born at Porter Hospital in Denver, Colorado to Jack and Bonnie Poole on November 16, 1963. He grew up in Englewood and spent most of his time running wild...
Persis E. Fraser
Jun 6, 2025
Persis E. Fraser, 92, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2025, at Mountain Vista Senior Living in Colorado. She is survived by her five children: Scott Fraser, Kent Fraser, Eric Fraser (Melissa), Lori-Heather Fraser and Bonnie Pino Fraser (Christie). She is also survived by three grandchildren: Danny Fraser, Christopher Fraser (Heather) and Abby Fraser as well as two great grandchildren:...
Richard Bullock Lamm
Jun 6, 2025
Richard Lamm, 64, of Denver, Colorado, passed away on June 6, 2025.
Born on May 24,1961 in Denver. Richard was a resident of Denver where he cultivated a fulfilling life. He had a passion for the outdoors, he enjoyed being surrounded by close family and friends and he was a loyal fan of all Denver sports teams.
Richard graduated from Thomas Jefferson...
Peggy Jo Hawkins
Jun 6, 2025
Peggy Jo Hawkins (Pegg), beloved and caring wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister took her place in heaven in Friday, June 6th, 2025 at 9:15 am at her home in Arvada, Colorado. Pegg was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on March 1, 1941. She is preceded in death by her parents, Russell and Francis (Henry) Kline. She grew up in Tulsa...
Larry Glenn Bailey
Jun 6, 2025
Larry Glenn Bailey, of Frederick, CO, passed away at his home on Friday, June 6, 2025. He was 80 years old. Larry was born January 15, 1945 in Denver, Colorado to Glenn and Lenore Bailey.
Larry joined the United States Army and served one tour in Vietnam. He was married to his wife for 51 years and they raised two sons....
Bruce Geoffrey Fox
Jun 5, 2025
Bruce “Jeff” Fox, age 82, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2025, in Lone Tree, Colorado.
Born on February 15, 1943, in California, Jeff led a full and meaningful life centered around his enduring love for family, a distinguished career, and a passion for the outdoors.
Jeff’s career spanned many decades where he was known for his dedication, integrity, and leadership. But...
Michael Leroy Fiscus
Jun 5, 2025
Michael Leroy Fiscus, of Commerce City, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 5, 2025. He was 74 years old.
Born on May 10, 1951, in Denver, Colorado, Michael was the oldest of three children born to Keith and Jeanne (Cram) Fiscus. He was a loving father, devoted grandfather, and great-grandfather whose kind spirit touched the lives of all who knew him.
Michael...
Linda Schroth
Jun 5, 2025
Linda Schroth, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2025, at the age of 81. Born in Bennett, Colorado, on October 27, 1943, Linda lived a life full of love, laughter, and cherished memories.
She married the love of her life, Wilbur Schroth, on July 29, 1962. Together, they built a beautiful life centered around family,...
Gary Heath
Jun 5, 2025
Gary Lee Heath, age 81, deeply loved and respected husband, father, grandpa, brother, teacher, veteran, and friend, passed away peacefully at home in Centennial on June 5, 2025, after a battle with lymphoma.
A Colorado native, born in Denver to Garnet Heath on May 19, 1944, he grew up in East Denver with his single mother and two brothers, Don &...
John Peter Putzstuck
Jun 4, 2025
John Putzstuck Sr., age 90, of Arvada, Colorado, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on March 2, 1935, on a farm near Laverne, Iowa.
John was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He went on to dedicate many years of service to the Rocky Mountain Arsenal and Rocky Flats.
John is survived by...
Mark Wayne Blatter
Jun 4, 2025
Mark W. Blatter, beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, cousin, uncle, and friend was called home on June 4, 2025 in New Castle, CO. He was born on August 5, 1961 in Denver, CO to Shirley Blatter (deceased) and Kenneth Blatter.
Mark grew up and attended schools in the Wheat Ridge and then in the Idaho Springs area. After completion of...
Mary Gloria Behunin
Jun 4, 2025
Mary Gloria Montrone Behunin
Mary Gloria Behunin, age 95, of Denver, Colorado was sent to her eternal home on June 4, 2025. She was born February 23, 1930, in Granger now renamed West Valley City, Utah, daughter of the late Giuseppe and Anna Castellano Montrone.
Mary was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, DeLon Thomas Behunin; her daughter, Gloria...
James McIlwee Hankins
Jun 3, 2025
James McIlwee Hankins, fondly known as Jim, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2025, at the age of 90, surrounded by his devoted children and grandchildren. Born in Washington, D.C., Jim was the only child of James McKenzie Hankins and Hattie Louise McIlwee. His family moved to Hartsville, South Carolina, in December 1941 and even then, his innate drive began...
Kevin Rugene Baird
Jun 3, 2025
With great sadness, we announce the passing of Kevin R. Baird, of Lakewood, Colorado, on June 3, 2025, at the age of 70.
Kevin was born in Burlington, Iowa, on February 9, 1955, the son of Malcolm and Verna Baird. He attended Burlington Community High School, graduating in 1973. He then attended the University of Iowa, graduating in 1977 with a...
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