Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Donald Harold Marquess, Jr
Dec 21, 2025
Donald Harold Marquess Jr. was my beloved husband and a father to our precious daughter, Stacey Anne Marquess. He was affectionately known as “Don,” or Donny, when he was in trouble.
He was born on October 13, 1942, in Denver, Colorado, at St. Luke’s Hospital, and he was proud to be identified as a “Native” Coloradan. Come to find out, he...
John Paul Burke
Dec 21, 2025
John Paul Burke, age 93, was welcomed home into the arms of his loving Heavenly Father early Sunday morning on December 21st, 2025. We grieve his loss, as he touched so many lives with his love for the Scriptures and his heart for pastoring, shepherding and counseling. But we rejoice in his homegoing, being confident that the Lord greeted him...
Dorothy Ann Betz
Dec 21, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dorothy Ann Betz (Bernal) age 74 of Aurora, Colorado. Dorothy passed away on December 21, 2025 in Aurora, Colorado surrounded by her family and many loved ones. Dorothy was born on October 3, 1951 to her proud parents Federico Bernal and Abenecia Mary Muniz in Denver, Colorado. Dorothy was...
Carolyn Marie Clark
Dec 21, 2025
Carolyn (Carol) Marie Baumann Clark, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, educator, and lifelong learner, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of determination, compassion, and love.
Carol was born on June 2, 1941, to Karl and Cora Baumann near Lemoyne on her parents’ cattle ranch. She began her education in a one-room schoolhouse in Lemoyne before attending Ogallala High School, where...
Christopher Lee Samson
Dec 21, 2025
Christopher (Chris) Lee Samson, beloved son and father, passed away unexpectedly at home on December 21, 2025. Chris was born on February 24, 1974, in Aurora Colorado. He graduated from Rangeview High School in Aurora and attended classes at Red Rocks Community College. His passion for bicycles led him to working at and managing bicycle shops in both Aurora and...
Bryan James Beard
Dec 21, 2025
It is with a heavy heart that we share the news that our beloved son, brother, and friend, Bryan Beard, passed away suddenly on December 21, 2025, from a heart attack.
Bryan was one of a kind—his infectious charisma drew people in instantly, and his sharp but playful humor could light up any room and make anyone laugh. He had a...
Thomas Morris Thomas Jr.
Dec 20, 2025
It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce, in the early morning hours of December 20, 2025, Tom passed away peacefully in his home. Tom lived an adventurous life filled with fast cars, beautiful women, and good vibes—he’d be the first to tell you that may have landed him in trouble once or twice but there was...
Abigail Dunning Newbury
Dec 20, 2025
Abigail Dunning Newbury, 87, of Denver Colorado, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025.
Abbe was born in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania on February 24, 1938 to John (“Jack”) Hogan and Belle Hipple Furst. As a child, Abbe excelled in academics and art and loved the outdoors, passions which her parents nurtured.
She attended the College of William and Mary, completing an accelerated...
John "Jack" William Bettinger
Dec 20, 2025
John ‘Jack’ William Bettinger, age 85, passed away unexpectedly in Littleton, Colorado on December 20, 2025. A proud native of Colorado, Jack was born in Denver on January 3, 1940, growing up in south Denver as the fourth of five children. Jack was a graduate of Mullen High School and embarked on a successful career, initially working for Johnson Control...
Gloria Angelina Espinosa
Dec 20, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our cherished Gloria Espinosa on December 20th 2025 surrounded by her family. Deeply mourned by her husband Arthur McQueary, daughter Toni Williams, father Peter Espinosa, granddaughter Aaliyah, siblings Nadine, Jeff, and Felicia Espinosa. Gloria’s love for God, family, friends, and adventure, brought joy to everyone she met.
In honor of Gloria, please wear...
Cathy Ann Rubin
Dec 20, 2025
Cathy Ann Rubin, 77, passed away on December 20, 2025.
She was the beloved sister of Linda Royer, aunt of Charlotte and Raechel Royer and proud great aunt of Cayde Hadley.
She loved books, music, spaghetti, pineapple upside down cake, and more importantly sailboats and her treasured companion, Camille.
She graduated from Colorado State University and the University of Northern Colorado. She taught...
Michele Denise Moore
Dec 20, 2025
Michele Denise Moore, 72, of Aurora, Colorado, passed away peacefully in her home on December 20th after a hard-fought battle with cancer.
All faiths are welcome to attend a viewing and Recitation of the Rosary on Monday, January 5, 2026 at Horan & McConaty Memorial Chapel. Funeral Mass will be held the next day on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at Our...
Dave Skinner
Dec 19, 2025
Dave Skinner, age 58, passed away in his sleep on December 19, 2025, at his home in Aurora, CO, after battling kidney disease. He was born on August 16, 1967, in Chicago, IL.
He owned and operated his own business, Hydro tech Spas and Pools, for 30 years. He survived by his wife, Dana Skinner; his daughter, Ruby Faulkner; his son-in-law,...
Robert Lee Hoecker
Dec 19, 2025
Robert Lee Hoecker age 91 passed away December 19, 2025, in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. Robert was born in Aitchison, Kansas. He was the only child of Margaret and Robert Hoecker Sr. Robert spent most of his young life in Atchison. His family moved to Wichita when he was in middle school. Robert attended Wichita State University for one year then...
JoAnn Carol Hansen
Dec 19, 2025
JoAnn Carol Hansen passed away peacefully at home on December 19th, 2025. Born on September 17th, 1940, in Sterling Colorado to Ted and Ann (Stertz) Ruf, JoAnn lived a life marked by strength, independence, and an unmistakable spirit.
JoAnn’s early years were spent attending Trinity Lutheran Schools and participating in the 4-H program. In 1951 at the age of 10, JoAnn...
Harold Robert MacFarlane “Mac”
Dec 19, 2025
With heavy hearts, we remember Harold Robert MacFarlane, lovingly known as Mac, who was born on December 4, 1946, and passed away peacefully on December 19, 2025, at the age of 79, surrounded by his family. Mac was born in Washington and spent the majority of his life in Colorado, a place he proudly called home.
Mac was a U.S. Army...
Darrell Herman Hoffman
Dec 19, 2025
Darrell H. Hoffman, 75, died Friday December 19th, 2025, at AdventHealth in Littleton, CO.
Darrell is survived by his brother Roger Hoffman of Aurora, and sister Ronda (Dave) Bowen of Lochbuie; nieces and nephews: Terry (Delia) Hoffman, Mike (Jennifer) Hoffman, Janna Thornhill (Marc Sinclair), Justin (Keema) Bowen, and Cody (Sarah) Bowen.
Darrell was predeceased by his parents Herman and Dorothy Hoffman, and...
Joel Howard LeRoy Humphrey
Dec 19, 2025
Joel Howard LeRoy Humphrey, age 75, passed away peacefully Friday morning, December 19, 2025. He was born February 10, 1950, in Denver, Colorado, the eldest son of the late Roy and Hildreth Humphrey.
He attended Denver South High School. Joel proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam era and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Metropolitan State...
Roy S. Carroll
Dec 18, 2025
Roy Carroll, a devoted father, grandfather, brother, and a quiet but steady pillar of his community, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2025, after a life spent lifting others and living out the belief that we are all here to care for one another.
He was born in Pelham, Texas, a Black farming community, to Zeno Carroll and Laura Porter Carroll....
Wayne Allan Van Kampen
Dec 18, 2025
Reverend Wayne A. Van Kampen, age 80, was called home to his Heavenly Father on December 18, 2025. He passed away peacefully following a brief but aggressive lung cancer diagnosis. He was born on March 22, 1945, to Dick and June Van Kampen in Holland, Michigan.
Wayne’s scholastic achievements include graduating from Holland High School, receiving a B.A from Hope College,...
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