Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Stanley Craig Browning
Jan 2, 2026
Stanley Craig Browning, 78, passed away on January 2, 2026, in Parker, Colorado. Born in Sweetwater, Texas, to Garland and Virginia Browning, Stan was born and bred in Texas and carried a true love for his home state throughout his life. He lived there nearly all his years and only recently relocated to Colorado. Stan grew up with a quiet...
Albert George Rodriguez
Jan 2, 2026
Albert George "Al Babe" Rodriguez, 93, of Denver, passed away on January 2, 2026.
Albert was born on April 23, 1932, in Brighton, Colorado, to Vicente and Isabel Rodriguez. He grew up in Torrington, Wyoming, where he graduated from high school, and later earned his degree from the University of Wyoming in 1954.
Albert worked as a pharmacist for 47 years. He...
Donald Arthur Myers II
Jan 1, 2026
Donald Arthur Myers II passed away on January 1, 2026, at the age of 57, in Highlands Ranch, Colorado.
Don was born on March 1, 1968, in Boulder, Colorado, to Donald Arthur Myers and Diana Lynn Myers (née Shields).
Don wanted to be remembered for having a kind heart. He was kind, helpful, and loving. Those qualities defined how he lived and...
Rev. C. Leo Symmank
Jan 1, 2026
Rev. C. Leo Symmank, 97, a loving pastor, husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away from a long illness in Lone Tree, Colorado, surrounded by his family on January 1, 2026.
Born on December 9, 1928, on a farm in Giddings, Texas, to Arnold August and Wilhelmine Halene (Vehrenkamp) Symmank. The family lived in mostly Wendish community, speaking German at home.
He...
Nicholas Fittipaldi
Jan 1, 2026
Nicholas “Nick” Joseph Fittipaldi, of Aurora, Colorado passed away peacefully at home on January 1, 2026.
Nick was born on May 5, 1936, to parents Nicholas and Teresa (Tenda) Fittipaldi in Brooklyn, New York. The seventh of eight children who became one of 13 siblings with his father’s death and his mother's remarriage.
He was never without a job, and he had...
Richard Cenedella
Dec 31, 2025
On Wednesday, December 31st, Richard Cenedella, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away in Denver, CO. He was 86. Born to Josephine and Joseph Cenedella of Mount Lebanon PA, Richard was a graduate of Mount Lebanon High School where he fostered his passion for science, the outdoors, and played varsity football as a lineman.
He graduated from...
Terrence Joseph Dougherty
Dec 31, 2025
Terrence Joseph Dougherty, affectionately known as "Terry", age 65, passed away December 31, 2025. Born in Denver, Colorado, he grew up in Evergreen, then moved down to Lakewood.
The twins, Terry & Kerry, were born October 2nd, 1960, happily joining their five siblings; two more would follow. This big Irish family meant everyting to Terry. He was the brother who always...
Susan Kay Cechini
Dec 31, 2025
Susan Kay “Suz” Cechini, 76, of Cañon City, Colorado, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2025. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Susan will be remembered for her kindness, strength, and warm spirit that touched everyone who knew her.
Born on August 24, 1949, in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, Susan grew up with a strong sense of responsibility and compassion that...
Diedra Zeine Daugherty
Dec 31, 2025
Diedra Zeine Daugherty went home to God when she passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, while surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Dr. Dale E. Daugherty, her parents, Lt. Col. (Ret.) US Air Force Donald A. Zeine and Madelyn Zeine and her sister, Satin (David) Zeine-Johnson. Diedra is survived by her...
Suzanna Ruth Simon
Dec 31, 2025
Suzanna Ruth Simon, born December 1975, went to her eternal home New Year’s Eve, 2025. Lifelong resident of the Denver metro area. Graduated from Lincoln High School. Graduated from University of Northern Colorado with a degree in music, education and voice. She completed her Orff Levels for certification to enhance musicianship and teaching strategies through the Orff Schulwerk approach.
Ruth, preferred...
Irene C. Brandt
Dec 31, 2025
Irene Cecilia Brandt, of Denver, CO; passed away peacefully at home on December 31, 2025.
Irene was born on October 5, 1942 to parents Garrett B. Brandt and Edith C. Brandt in Sedgwick CO. She attended high school in Sydney, NE and then moved to Denver, CO to attend Business College. After completing Business college, she began working for Alexander Grant...
Louann Eakins Nelson
Dec 30, 2025
With a heavy heart we are sad to announce Louann Eakins Nelson, 94, born April 3, 1931, transitioned peacefully on December 30, 2025. A Denver native, she attended High School at St. Mary’s Academy and later studied art at the University of Denver, where she was a member of Delta Gamma. She truly loved her country and was a proud...
Douglas Keith Jensen
Dec 30, 2025
Douglas Keith Jensen passed away at his home in Denver on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at the age of 75.
Born October 29, 1950, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Doug spent most of his life in Denver. He attended Abraham Lincoln and John F. Kennedy High Schools, where he met his future wife, Leigh Anne Slatten. They bonded over a shared...
Gayle R. Arceneaux
Dec 30, 2025
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Gayle Arceneaux. She passed away peacefully on December 30, 2025 surrounded by her family in Lakewood, Colorado. Gayle was born on September 1, 1937 in Lafayette, Louisiana. She married her husband, Robert, on May 30, 1959 before moving to Denver, Colorado in 1969 where she and Robert raised a...
Cheryl Lee Petrie
Dec 30, 2025
In loving memory of Cheryl Lee Petrie, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and matriarch of the Petrie family, went home to be with the Lord on December 30, 2025 at the age of 81.
Born on January 16, 1944, she lived a life strong in her eternal faith in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and firm devotion to her...
Debra Kay Peterson
Dec 30, 2025
Debbie passed away peacefully while sleeping on December 30, 2025. She is preceded in death by her mother, Margaret, as well as her baby brother, Gary.
She is survived by her father, Wallace and her step-mother, Juanita; her three children: Krisshonna, Alyena and Shawnn; her ten grandchildren; plus her brother, Roger and his four children and twelve grandchildren.
She is also survived...
Lynn Haberlie Butts
Dec 29, 2025
Lynn Haberlie Butts crossed the threshold from mortality to everlasting life and a big hug from Jesus on December 29, 2025. Lynn was born in Houston, Texas, on December 20, 1948. She attended Robert E. Lee High School in Houston and graduated from Vanderbilt University in 1970. After college, Lynn worked briefly as a flight attendant for Pan-Am Airlines. She...
Donald "Deno" DeNovellis
Dec 29, 2025
Donald DeNovellis (Deno) passed away on December 29, 2025. He was 88 years young. He is preceded in death by his wife Joyce DeNovellis (Becker). They married May 27, 1961.
Deno is survived by his three children, Angela Baldner (Ray), Charles DeNovellis (Peggy) and Ginny Johnstone (Matt). He is also survived by several grandchildren and many great grandchildren.
He was born in...
Alan Harold Johnson
Dec 28, 2025
Alan Harold Johnson, 83, of Lakewood, Colorado, passed away on December 28, 2025. He was born on May 23, 1942 , in New York City to Clifford and Edith Johnson.
Al graduated from Bucknell University in 1964 with a degree in Civil Engineering. He worked in Engineering for US Steel, then as a stockbroker with Merrill Lynch. The job he enjoyed...
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