Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
John Robert Joe Pacheco
Sep 20, 2026
John Robert Joe Pacheco, 61, of Aurora, Colorado, passed away on September 20, 2026. He was a beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather, and friend whose warmth, devotion, and love for family will be remembered by all who knew him.
John proudly served his country as a Specialist in the United States Army, including an assignment in Germany. His military service...
Colleen McKinley
Sep 20, 2026
Colleen Carol McKinley passed away unexpectedly of natural causes at home on September 20, 2026.
Born on December 13, 1941 to George Elmer and Mary Ahern Flynn, Colleen was raised in Missoula, MT where she attended Sacred Heart Academy. Following her graduation from the University of Montana, where she received a Bachelor of Science in Textiles, Colleen moved to San Francisco...
Michael Sam Johnson
Sep 20, 2026
Michael S. Johnson was born in 1926 in Maryville, Missouri to Greek immigrant parents. His interest in the oil business began when his family moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1931, then called the Oil Capital of The World. He graduated from The Ohio State University with a B.Sc. degree (1947) and a M.S. degree (1949), both in Geology.
In 1950, he...
David Dale Gishwiller
Sep 19, 2026
David Dale Gishwiller, age 92, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 19, 2026, in Littleton, Colorado, with his loving wife and family by his side.
Dave was born to John and Grace Gishwiller on February 7, 1934, in Wilcox, Nebraska. He grew up on the family farm alongside his brothers, Johnny and Charles, where he forged a lifelong commitment to the...
Roberta Jean Hampstead
Sep 19, 2026
Roberta Jean Hampstead of Lakewood, Colorado passed peacefully on September 19, 2026. She was 97 years old.
Born April 29, 1929 in Turtle Lake, North Dakota, she was one of eight children of Robert Ralph Maxwell and Stella Maud Houston, growing up on their farm. After graduating high school, Roberta moved to Bismarck, North Dakota, where she worked for Bell Telephone....
Cindy Trombatore
Sep 19, 2026
In Loving Memory of Cynthia "Cindy" Trombatore
December 23, 1953 - September 19, 2026
Cynthia "Cindy" Trombatore, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at the age of 72
Born on December 23, 1953, in Trinidad, Colorado, to Juanita and Gilbert Asevedo, Cindy grew up rooted in family. After graduating from Trinidad High School, she...
Ronnie Louis Spotts
Sep 18, 2026
Ronnie Louis Spotts was a simple man in the very best sense of the words. Often seen in his signature white T-shirt and blue jeans, with a kind smile that could brighten anyone’s day, Ronnie had a way of making people feel comfortable and welcome. He was kind, friendly, and genuine, greeting everyone he knew with a warm smile and...
Aleksandra Gopsill (née Chorovich)
Sep 18, 2026
Aleksandra Gopsill (née Chorovich), born July 5, 1935, in St. Clairsville, Ohio, passed away on September 18, 2026, in Centennial, Colorado.
Aleksandra attended The Ohio State University and later earned an associate degree from Arapahoe Community College. She was an active member of the Philoptochos Society at St. Catherine Greek Orthodox Church and the Cherry Creek Republican Women. Faith, family, and...
Suzanne Sullivan Kalac
Sep 18, 2026
Suzanne passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family, in Highlands Ranch, Colorado on September 18, 2026
Born in San Mateo, California to John C. and Kathleen Sullivan. Suzanne grew up in San Jose, California. After graduating from Presentation High School, she attended Stanislaus State University and then Santa Clara University Paralegal program.
In 1996, she married Michael Kalac, and they settled...
Janice Catherine Bale
Sep 18, 2026
Janice, died at age 84 on September 18, 2026 peacefully at her home in Denver, Colorado, surrounded by family and friends.
Born at St. Luke’s Hospital in 1942 in Denver to Catherine (Schmitz) and Roy Bale, Jan grew up in North Denver and attended St. Dominic’s Catholic School and the original Holy Family High School. She went on to get her...
James Peter Nussbaum
Sep 18, 2026
Our beloved James “Jim” Peter Nussbaum, 87, of Greenwood Village, Colorado, died peacefully on Friday, September 18, 2026, in the comfort of his home with his family by his side.
Born and raised in Appleton, Wisconsin, Jim lived a life full of hard work, curiosity, warmth, and generosity. He was the first person in his family to attend and graduate from...
Jeanette Nail
Sep 18, 2026
B. Jeanette Nail, age 98, daughter of Grover Elgin & Erna Mary Elizabeth (Lehmberg) Vordenbaum passed away peacefully Friday, September 18, 2026.
She was born in San Antonio, Texas on August 14, 1928 and was a graduate of G.W. Brackenridge High School in San Antonio, Texas. Jeanette met Olin Wesley “Wes” Nail in San Antonio, Texas and they went on to...
Gary Lee Brown
Sep 18, 2026
Gary Lee Brown of Lakewood CO was born in Omaha, NE on January 31, 1958. He was adopted by Melvin and Isabelle (Lafferty) Brown, Lincoln, NE, when he was a young child. He had two sons, Keith and Jesse with his ex-wife Carolyn (Larry) Weise. He re-married in 1993 to Valerie (Topil) whom he loved to the end. He passed...
Mike Williamson
Sep 18, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of our husband, father, and grandfather, Michael Allan Williamson, 69, of Lakewood, Colorado. Mike left us to be with his Lord on Friday, September 18, 2026 in Littleton, Colorado. He was born on November 13, 1956 in Wichita, Kansas to Billy "Bill" Merle Williamson and Betty Mary...
Elizabeth "Betsy" O'Connor Blunk
Sep 17, 2026
Elizabeth "Betsy" O'Connor Blunk, 54, of Denver, Colorado, passed away on Sept. 17, 2026.
Betsy was born Sept. 27, 1971, to Peter and Mary Jane Kirchhof and grew up in Denver alongside her siblings, Peter Kirchhof, Katie Armatas, Julie Mannion, and Jamie Kirchhof. Family was an important part of Betsy's life throughout the years. She was preceded in death by her...
Tara Colleen Byrne
Sep 17, 2026
Tara Colleen Byrne 1/9/1952 – 9/17/2026. She passed after a short battle with cancer on September 17th.
A Colorado native, Tara was a lover of Shakespeare and volunteered at the Denver Shakespeare Festival for many years. She also fervently loved her Denver Broncos, dogs, and her many dear friends.
She graduated from University of St. Mary in Leavenworth, Kansas with a BA...
Lola Ann Todd
Sep 16, 2026
Lola Todd, a beloved mother, nana, teacher, and friend from Littleton, Colorado, passed away on September 16, 2026, at age 86. She will be remembered for the love, faith, and generosity she shared so freely throughout her life.
Lola was born in Pueblo, Colorado, on August 2, 1940, to Mayme and Charles Hitzing. She was preceded in death by her beloved...
Marie Pamela Murray
Sep 16, 2026
Our beautiful, loving mother, Marie Pamela “Pam” Murray, passed away in September 2026. A cherished mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Pam leaves behind a family who will forever miss her gentle heart, honest words, and fierce love.
Born on January 4, 1936, Pam lived a life centered on those she loved. Her family meant everything to her, and her grandchildren and great-grandchildren...
Krystin Burrall Trustman
Sep 15, 2026
Krystin Burrall Trustman, 57, completed her courageous journey with Multiple Sclerosis on September 15, 2026, peacefully at the hospital with her father by her side.
Born September 1, 1969, in Milwaukee, WI, Krystin faced her diagnosis 33 years ago with remarkable strength and grace. She followed research journals and regularly discussed new treatments with her doctors. She shared her journey and...
Patricia "Pat" Wilma Mans-Boland
Sep 15, 2026
Patricia Wilma Mans-Boland, age 89, died peacefully while asleep in her home in Aurora, CO on September 15, 2026, surrounded by family. She was a graduate of Torrance High School and a member of the Delta Sigma Chi Sorority. Ms. Boland was a sassy, spunky woman. When listening to stories of her youth, she hinted at being a bit mischievous....
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