Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Ethel Aurora Essig

Ethel Aurora Essig

Aug 2, 2025

Ethel Aurora Essig, 95, slipped peacefully into Heaven on August 2, 2025 in Westminster CO surrounded by family, prayer and love. She spent nearly a century on this earth — and according to her, that was plenty of time to get everything done and still have time for pie. She said her Engine is good but her Chassis was wearing...

Mary M. Doran

Mary M. Doran

Aug 2, 2025

Mary and her husband, Paul, made Highlands Ranch their home for the past 29 years. This August, Mary passed away, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, wisdom, and compassion.

Mary was a truly extraordinary woman, graceful, intelligent, spiritual, and endlessly generous. She was known not only for her sharp wit and radiant beauty, but also for the deep consideration and care...

Richard DeJean

Richard DeJean

Aug 1, 2025

Richard James DeJean was born on November 30th, 1958 to William and Lenora DeJean and was raised with his four siblings. He loved his brothers and sisters dearly, just as he loved their families that followed. Rich was a lifelong resident of Aurora, CO. Rich DeJean was surrounded by family, love, laughter and friends. There are so many stories that...

Michael Leslie Langlett

Michael Leslie Langlett

Aug 1, 2025

To all the countless people he touched throughout a remarkable life, Michael Leslie Langlett was filled with a heart for helping others, a fierce supporter and advocate for all. 

Born September 27, 1951, Michael passed away on August 1, 2025, after a full and beautiful 73 years of life. Ending a final chapter to a life that taught us all about...

Guillermo Luna Frausto

Guillermo Luna Frausto

Aug 1, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved father Guillermo Luna Frausto on August 1, 2025. He lived a full life of 86 years.

Guillermo had many nicknames that he went by including Bill, Memo, Willy.

Born on September 05, 1938, Bill was one of eleven children to Salvador and Edelmira Frausto—immigrants who worked tirelessly in farm labor to give...

Doyle Allen Kier

Doyle Allen Kier

Aug 1, 2025

Doyle Allen Kier was born on July 25, 1941 he passed on August 1, 2025. He was the youngest of three brothers born to Earl and Inez Kier, his oldest brother was Darrel (Connie), and twin brother Don (Patti). He was preceded in death by his parents and both brothers and his sister in law Connie. Doyle attended elementary school...

William Foster Welborn

William Foster Welborn

Aug 1, 2025

Born 3-9-1939 in Stringer, Mississippi Died 8-1-25 in Arvada, CO (86)

Bill was full of life, loved to make people laugh, and could be counted on for a joke or two. He was always on the go because he was always outside, weather permitting. He bow hunted during archery season almost every year and pheasant hunted in Kansas several years.

Scarlet was...

Frances Ellen Grigg

Frances Ellen Grigg

Aug 1, 2025

Francie Ellen Grigg age 80 died recently in Denver surrounded by her loved ones. Francie and her twin brother, Forney Junior, were born in Billings MT in 1944. She graduated from Billings Senior High School in 1963. She married her first husband Fred Eggleston in 1967 and soon after moved to Germany where he was stationed as a crewman in...

Yusuf Muwanga

Yusuf Muwanga

Jul 31, 2025

Yusuf Muwanga, born on September 19, 1959, in Kibibi, Butambala, passed away on July 31, 2025, in Boston, Massachusetts. Yusuf’s life was marked by a dedication to both his family and his varied career pursuits.

Yusuf's foundational education began at Kibibi UMEA P S and continued at Kako SSS, where he attained his O' level qualifications. His educational background grounded him...

Shawna Ann Vogel

Shawna Ann Vogel

Jul 30, 2025

Shawna Ann Vogel, 63, of Lakewood, Colorado passed away at her home July 30th, 2025.

She was born on September 14th, 1961, to Brayton and Karen Davis. She grew up in Denver and graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in 1978. She went on to earn her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Colorado beginning a lifelong career...

Cindy Hurney

Cindy Hurney

Jul 30, 2025

Cindy Hurney passed away in her home surrounded by her two daughters on July 30th, 2025, at the age of 63. She was extremely strong and showed great resilience throughout her life and in the past 6 long years battling against stage 4 breast cancer. Cindy will be greatly missed by all who knew her. In keeping with her requests,...

Louis Paul Flaim

Louis Paul Flaim

Jul 30, 2025

In Loving Memory

Louis Paul Flaim

October 8, 1933 - July 30, 2025

Lou Flaim was an amazing man who touched the lives all who were fortunate enough to meet him.  His Faith, Love of Family, Integrity, Intelligence, Hard Work, and Humor, inspired so many.  His trademark look -- black-rimmed glasses, no-nonsense wardrobe, and warm smile -- remained unchanged throughout his life.

He died,...

Wilma Hodgson

Wilma Hodgson

Jul 30, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved mother Wilma Hodgson on July, 30th, 2025. Born on January 21, 1940, she lived a full life of 85 years as a devoted wife to John Michael Hodgson (deceased October 18, 2005) and mother to seven children. She was blessed with eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren. She was preceded...

Elizabeth Ann White

Elizabeth Ann White

Jul 29, 2025

Elizabeth Ann White, age 72, passed away July 29, 2025 as the result of a tragic pedestrian-motor vehicle accident in Aurora, Colorado. 

Elizabeth was born January 2, 1953 in Deadwood, S.D. to Clarence and Lucy (Akrop) White. She attended Deadwood Schools, graduating from Deadwood High School in 1971. She attended National College in Rapid City, S.D. before relocating to Colorado where...

Richard H. "Dick" Larson

Richard H. "Dick" Larson

Jul 29, 2025

Richard H. “Dick” Larson passed away peacefully at his home in Henderson, Colorado, on July 29, 2025. He was born on October 23, 1941, in Denver, Colorado, to Irvin and Mary Larson.

Dick is survived by his children: Richard E. (Denise), James (Melanie), Teresa (Michael) Krieger, Monica (Victor) Domenico, and Katrina (Tim) Cassady. He is also survived by his grandchildren: Stephanie...

Susan Irene McDowell

Susan Irene McDowell

Jul 29, 2025

Susan Irene McDowell, age 83, died after a short illness in Aurora, Colorado on July 29, 2025. Susan was born in Philadelphia and graduated from All Catholic West Girl’s High School. She moved to Colorado in 1970 with her husband and her five children. Susan was a homemaker while the children grew up in Lakewood and Aurora. Three months after...

Oliver Wesley Leight

Oliver Wesley Leight

Jul 28, 2025

Oliver Wesley Leight, 34, huntsman, Casanova, and naturalist, passed away on July 28, 2025, shocking all those who loved him by being ahead of schedule for the first time in his life.

Oliver’s relationship with danger was a lifelong affair, fueled by an insatiable lust for adventure. Olli loved to travel and explore. He found happiness in tracking game through the...

Patrick E. Donahue

Patrick E. Donahue

2025

Patrick E. Donahue passed away peacefully in the company of many family members in July of 2025. He was 85. He was preceded in death by Teresita, his wife of 65 years, and Deanna (or “Dee Dee”), his younger sister.

People remember him as a voracious bookworm, a polyglot, an iconoclast, a peripatetic wanderer, a minister to others, a proud father...