Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Jan 31, 2025

Kevin Sean Ryan, 71, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and loved ones on Jan 31, 2025, in Denver Colorado, after a brave battle with cancer. Born Feb 2, 1953 in Philadelphia, PA, Kevin grew up in Ohio, Michigan & Connecticut where he developed a natural talent for music and made lifelong friends. He attended Catholic Central High School in...

Jan 31, 2025

Augusta P. Wells passed away peacefully on January 31st, 2025, in Aurora Co at the age of 85.

She was born in St Nazaire, France on October 17th, 1939, to Raymond & Marguaritte Renaud. Augusta leaves behind her daughter Ruth (Jeffrey R.) Meyers, her sister-in-law Debbie Wells, brother Raymond (Joceline) Renaud. Grandchildren Nicole (Jeffrey) Adam, Edward (Courtney) Bennett, Michelle Bennett, Jeffrey...

Jan 30, 2025

Isamaddin "Smiley" Rahaman, 81, passed away on January 30, 2025, in his home in Denver, Colorado. 

Born on July 3, 1943, in Detroit, Michigan, Izzy lived a life marked by dedication and service. He proudly served in both the United States Army and Air Force for 24 years, demonstrating unwavering commitment to his country. He will be remembered as a loving...

Jan 30, 2025

Jonathan Drobnitch, 84, of Broomfield, Colorado entered eternal rest with the lord on Thursday, January 30th, 2025. Jonathan was born on November 2, 1940 to John and Josephine Drobnitch in Eaton, Colorado.

Jonathan graduated from Eaton High School and had several different careers during his lifetime: US Army Soldier, salesperson, professional truck driver, and fitness instructor.

Jonathan married the love of his...

Jan 30, 2025

Daniel Ritchie was born on September 19, 1931 in China Grove, North Carolina at the beginning of the Great Depression to parents who ran a farm implement store. He was a restless child and adolescent, bored in school but infinitely curious. When he was 15 years old, he told his father that he was going to drop out of high...

Jan 30, 2025

Doroteo "Dale" Ignacio Maes Jr. passed away at his home on January 30, 2025 at the age of 89. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends. 

A Celebration of his Life will be held on Friday, March 7, 2025 at 10am at Horan & McConaty Funeral Home in Thornton. A reception will follow immediately after the service.

Jan 30, 2025

Patricia Ward passed away on January 30, 2025, in Lakewood, Colorado, at the age of 86. She was born in Philadelphia, PA on September 17, 1938, to Joseph and Elsie Klutsch. Pat leaves behind her husband of 65 years, Robert Ward; sons Kirk (Erica) and Glenn Ward; granddaughters Sophia and Ava Ward; nieces Diane and Tina Dunne; grandnephew Reeve Dunne...

Jan 30, 2025

William Easler was born on November 30, 1932, to the union of William Leroy Easler and Viola Richardson, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was the third of five children. He was raised with a sister Berdina and brothers Robert, Leroy and Ted. In 1950 William graduated from Bok Vocational School. After graduating from High School William enlisted into the Air Force...

Jan 30, 2025

Ernie OJ Pelech went to the lord on January 30, 2025. He died peacefully in his sleep at the age of 92. 

Ernie is survived by his loving wife Patricia of 55 years; and his children, Kevin (Marilyn), Jeff, and Scott (Sarah). His grandchildren Molly, William, Sophia, Nicholas and Oscar. His sisters-in-law Anne Pelech and Jan Taylor, brothers-in-law Dennis (Happy), Edward...

Jan 29, 2025

Klaus Karl Maria Kirchgessner passed away peacefully on the evening of January 29, 2025. He was 89 years old. Klaus was born and raised in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, an alpine ski town in Bavaria, Germany. As a young man, he was trained as a Mercedes-Benz (MB) factory service technician, and his work took him to several foreign countries, including 5 years on...

Jan 29, 2025

Alvin L. Duffy

10/11/1929 - 01/29/2025

Mr. Duffy, known as Duffy, passed away peacefully in Arvada, Colorado at the age of 95. He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley, and was survived by 3 daughters, 3 Grandchildren, 8 Great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. 

A memorial service will be held on Monday, March 17th, @ 1 pm, Fort Logan National Cemetery...

Jan 29, 2025

James “Jim” Miller passed away early in the morning on January 29th, 2025, after a difficult battle with cancer in his lungs at the age of 75.

Jim is preceded in death by his father Douglas Miller, his mother Mary Call Miller, his brothers Douglas Jr. and Michael Miller, and sister-in-law Cindy Krumeich Miller. He is survived by his wife, Carol...

Jan 29, 2025

John Roger Strasheim was born on April 17, 1944 and raised in Kimball, Nebraska by Alex and Elizabeth Strasheim. He grew up with three brothers: Larry, Wes and Gene, and three sisters: Janet (Simone), Kathey and Helen. He was the second to youngest of the seven children. 

John completed his undergraduate degree in Accounting at the University of Wyoming and graduated...

Jan 29, 2025

Dorothy Mae Pendleton, 90, of Westminster passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. Dorothy is preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Walter, her parents, Ann Bender and Francis Casey, her brother, John Michael Casey, and son-in-law, Lee Ogden. She is survived by her three children Geraldine (George) Ventura, James (Linda) Pendleton, and Mary Ogden. She is also...

Jan 29, 2025

Lucille A. Schaefer of Lakewood, Colorado passed away on January 29, 2025 at the age of 98.  Beloved Mother and grandmother.

A Recitation of the Rosary will be held on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 11:00AM followed by the Funeral Mass at 11:30PM both at Notre Dame Catholic Church, 2190 South Sheridan Boulevard, Denver, Colorado. Interment will follow at 1:00PM at...

Jan 29, 2025

Luis "Lou" Lopez Jr., age 81, died in his home in Thornton on January 29, 2025. He was a graduate of North High School, Class of 1961. He married his high school sweetheart, Pat, in 1967. He was a phone technician for 30+ years at Mountain Bell/AT&T.

Lou was an avid golfer. He also enjoyed bowling, fishing and tennis. Other hobbies...

Jan 28, 2025

On January 28, 2025, Dale Edwin Bates left us here on earth to join his beloved wife, Marlene, who complained to him that he hadn’t been doing the laundry correctly in her absence.

Dale was born on April 12, 1935, to Clarence Bates and Belle Bates Rankin, the youngest of seven in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania. Even though he grew up during the...

Jan 28, 2025

Jan 28, 2025

Joann Clara (Gebhart) Lauber, 72, a resident of Aurora, CO, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, in her home.

She was born September 5, 1952 in Miles City, Montana, the daughter of Donald and Mildred (Bowar) Gebhart. She spent ten years in Miles City before the family moved to Miller, South Dakota. The family spent less than a year in...

Jan 28, 2025