Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Cathie Villamor
May 5, 2026
Catherine (Cathie) Ann Villamor passed away peacefully on May 5, 2026, in Littleton,Colorado, at the age of 86. In a fitting reflection of the life she lived, she was still doing things her way to the very end. On what would have been their 64th wedding anniversary, she reunited with her husband, Jim. She was a loving mother to her...
Jimmy "Joe" Bryant
May 5, 2026
Joe Bryant passed away in his home in Frederick, Colorado on May 5, 2026. He was born on October 13, 1933, in Gastonia, North Carolina to James Albert Bryant and Myrtle Malinda (Parton) Bryant. Raised in the Arlington Mill village, Joe attended local schools and later worked in the mill where his parents also worked.
In 1951, during the Korean conflict,...
Gladys Marie Miller
May 4, 2026
Gladys Marie Miller, born on April 8, 1933, passed away on May 4, 2026. She was born in Denver, Colorado. Gladys was preceded in death by her parents, Lucille and Tom Dixon, her brother, Richard Dixon and her children, Steven Miller and Susan Marie Miller Brunner.
Gladys was also blessed with two grandchildren, Christopher Brunner and Stephanie Trudeau, son-in-law Mark Brunner...
Sharon Mae Gurss
May 4, 2026
Sharon was born in Stratton, Colorado, on December 19, 1943, to Harold and Mona Dietz. She died in her home on May 4, 2026, surrounded by her sons and family after suffering from congenital heart failure and kidney failure.
She graduated from Liberty High School in Joes, CO in 1961.
On September 3, 1961, she married Leland Gurss in Kirk, CO. Three...
Emily Ann Gaydeski
May 4, 2026
Emily Ann Gaydeski, 36, died at her home on Monday, May 4, 2026. She was born on September 7, 1989 in Colorado Springs, CO.
Emily is survived by her loving parents, Ann Marie Vose (Jeff) and John Gaydeski (Marcella); her siblings, Joe Gaydeski (Heather), Johnny Gaydeski, Jennifer Gaydeski (Melvin), and Jeanna Finch (Steve); her beloved Yia Yia, Agnes Zefferys, and late...
Donna L. Tiede
May 3, 2026
Donna L. Tiede, 94, passed away in her home on May 3, 2026, in Centennial, Colorado. She was born on December 23, 1931, to Henry and Emelia (Bauder) Stern in Mitchell, South Dakota. On June 30, 1962, she married Wilbert “Will” Tiede in Parkston, South Dakota. Donna was an elementary school teacher her entire career and enjoyed cooking, crafting and,...
Troy Morley
May 3, 2026
Troy Morley, 60, passed away at his home in Highlands Ranch, CO, on May 3, 2026. Troy is survived by his wife, Maureen; his daughter, Kinsey Matetich; his mother, Susan Austin; his sister, Staci Morley-Young and niece, Maureen Martin. He was preceded in death by his father, Gene.
Born on September 8, 1965, in Riverside, CA, Troy pursued his passion for...
Douglas Kenneth McCulloh
May 3, 2026
Douglas Kenneth McCulloh, 87, passed away on May 3, 2026. Born November 10, 1938 in Baltimore, Maryland to Ralph and Anna McCulloh, he was an only child. He grew up in Baltimore and graduated from Loyola University in 1960 before obtaining his masters degree in Physics from the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, IN in 1962. He later...
John McCormick
May 3, 2026
John (Jon) Albert McCormick, 88, of Northglenn, Colorado, passed away on May 3, 2026, surrounded by his four children.
John was born on August 15, 1937, to John H. and Rose Marie (Green) McCormick in New Castle, Pennsylvania. He was preceded in death by his parents and three sisters: Sylvia (Ignasik), Shirley (Tunelius), and June (Miller). He is survived by his...
Gloria Marie Hill
May 2, 2026
Gloria Marie Hill (née Vial), age 89, passed away in the hospital in Lone Tree, Colorado, on May 2, 2026. She was born in 1936 in Santa Barbara, California, to Mario and Lydia Vial, and was raised there and in Sacramento. She was a 1958 graduate of Stanford University, with a Bachelor of Arts in Music and a minor in...
Constance "Connie" Sparks
May 2, 2026
Connie Sparks
Constance Elaine Vandiver August 29, 1948 – May 2, 2026
On May 2, 2026, after three weeks in the ICU, Connie said she wanted to go outside. Her wish was granted, and she passed peacefully in the sunshine, surrounded by family.
Connie was born in Denver on August 29, 1948, to Leona and Milton “Van” Vandiver. After the birth of her...
John R Coffey "Jack"
May 2, 2026
John R Coffey “Jack”, aged 75, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2026, at his home in Lakewood, CO. He was a loving husband, brother, dad, cherished grandfather, and a dear friend to many.
Born in Salt Lake City, Utah, Jack lived a full life filled with love, laughter, and kindness. He had a quiet and calming presence that made people...
Charles McDonnell
May 2, 2026
Charley McDonnell, beloved husband, father, grandfather, teacher and friend, passed away Saturday, May 2, 2026. Charley was a second generation Colorado native born in Denver on February 23, 1950. He graduated from Wheat Ridge High School and worked toward his bachelor's degree from Colorado State University while raising his two daughters, Amy and Katy, with his then wife Susan (Hodges)...
Rondell Eugene Pace
May 2, 2026
Rondell “Ron” Pace, 86, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on May 2, 2026.
Ron was born on February 7, 1940, in Glasgow, Kentucky, to Flavie and Alice Pace. While living in Louisville, Kentucky, he met the love of his life, Kathy Pace, and they were married in October 1965.
After the birth of their children, Shannon and David,...
Andrew Davis Reid
May 2, 2026
Andrew Davis Reid passed away peacefully at the Collier Hospice Center on May 2, 2026 at the age of 78. He was born in York, Maine to Ralph and Vivien (Davis) Reid.
His mother once described him as a “smiley baby,” because he always seemed so happy and easy to please. That description seemed fitting throughout his life as he took...
Jim Paden
May 2, 2026
Jimmie Lee Paden, known as "Jim", died on May 2,2026, at Collier Hospice. He was born on November 24, 1947, in Denver, Colorado. He graduated from West High School and attended Colorado State University. He went on to work at Martin Marietta, and received his Bachelors Degree in IT from Regis College. He worked as an Network Administrator as well...
J. W. and Lois Elaine Turner
May 1, 2026
J.W. Turner went to be with the Lord on December 31, 2023, and Lois Elaine Turner went to be with the Lord on May 1, 2026.
J.W. was born in Philadelphia, Mississippi on July 3, 1940 to John James M. and Lillie Mae Smith Turner. J was a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle and friend.
Elaine was born in Petal,...
Susan Cooper Large
May 1, 2026
Susan Cooper Large, 89, of Lancaster passed away peacefully on May 1, 2026, surrounded by family. Born in York, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Fred N. Cooper and Mary Landis Groff Cooper. A graduate of McCaskey High School, Sue received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology from York College, and served as a social worker for...
Sylvia D. Prowse
May 1, 2026
Sylvia Deborah Prowse, 87, loving wife, sister, aunt, and friend found peace with her Lord and Saviour on May 1, 2026.
Sylvia was born in Flagtown, New Jersey on September 18, 1938, and was the daughter of the late Otto and Anna Spino.
Preceding her in death in addition to her parents were her loving husband Simon Joseph Prowse and her brother...
Guadalupe Torres Cantu
May 1, 2026
Guadalupe Torres Cantu, devoted husband, beloved father, friend.
Born July 23, 1931, passed from this life May 1, 2026.
“Wally” was born in Gonzales Texas, to Fermin Cantu and Julia Torres Cantu. At age 17 Wally enlisted in the Army and served honorably in the Korean War. Wally achieved the rank of Sargent First Class, and was proud of his service to...
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