Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Maureen Frances Sullivan-Lajczok
Jun 14, 2025
In Loving Memory, Beloved Wife and Devoted Mother
Maureen Frances Sullivan-Lajczok was born on July 4th, 1954. From the beginning of her life's journey, she spread joy and happiness to those around her. At a very young age she became passionate about horses and horseback riding, with that love shared with all animals, and a particular soft spot for Newfoundland's. She...
Susan Rossiter
Jun 14, 2025
Susan was born August 7th, 1944 in Des Moines, Iowa. Chester and Anna Mae Book had run out of names by the time Susan was born so she was never given a middle name. She had 5 brothers and 3 sisters. She grew up in a loving family and helped raise her younger sisters. In her teen years she worked...
Aleksandr "Al" Fredrick Hilton Grimm
Jun 13, 2025
Aleksandr Frederick Hilton Grimm was born on March 22, 1979 in Aurora, Colorado. He was born to Janis Varney and Richard Grimm and was 46 years old when he passed on June 13th, 2025.
Lifetime partner Paul Wolfe. Sibling's Jennifer Hernandez, Kevin Grimm, Adrienne Snider, Amanda Colavito, and Megan Gallus-Grimm. Step Mother Lana Gallus. Nieces Adrianna Moore, Sarah Fineran, Abigail Fineran,...
Judith Turner
Jun 13, 2025
With hearts full of love and gentle sorrow, we bid farewell to our beloved mother, Judy Turner, who passed away peacefully at her home in Henderson, Nevada, on June 13, 2025. Born on November 26, 1933, in Wichita, Kansas, to Theodore and Mildred Carman, Judy’s remarkable 91-year journey was a testament to the power of love, resilience and strength she...
Christine "Tina" Marie Garcia
Jun 13, 2025
Christine “Tina” M. Garcia
Born January 15, 1947 in Vincennes In, entered into eternal rest at her home in Commerce City, CO June 13, 2025. Married to Julian Garcia September 11, 1977. Survived by her Husband Julian, and two sisters Jannette Hurtado, and Annette Henn. Preceded in death by her parents Ida and Lawrence Potter, brothers: Ronnie, Don, Joe and sister...
Jerry Keith Wiles
Jun 13, 2025
Jerry Keith Wiles, age 89, passed away on June 13, 2025, in Littleton, Colorado, with the same honor and humility that defined his life. Born in Nebraska and raised in Wichita, Kansas, he earned a degree in Electrical Engineering from Kansas State University before moving to Minnesota, where he met his beloved wife, Clare. Together, they raised three sons.
After college,...
Geraldine "Jerry" Dortland Wheeler
Jun 13, 2025
Geraldine “Jerry” Dortland Wheeler was born in Hays, KS on February 26, 1936 to Gerald and Lucy Dortland. Jerry and her brother Everett grew up on the farm in Gorham, KS. Her high school years were spent at Sacred Heart High School in Wichita, KS, graduating in 1954. She married, had four children. After relocating to Denver, CO, she became...
James Joseph Johnson, Sr.
Jun 12, 2025
James Joseph Johnson Sr. passed away on June 12, 2025 while under hospice care at The Springs at St. Andrew's Village in Aurora, Colorado.
Jim was born on April 20, 1943 in Troy, New York to Ruth M. Corr and Edward Johnson Sr, both of New York. He graduated from Catholic Central High School in Troy and attended Hudson Valley Community...
Ronnie Erwin Watson
Jun 12, 2025
Ronnie "GP" Erwin Watson, born in Beaumont TX, January 21st 1938, passed away peacefully, yet unexpected, on Thursday June 12th, 2025.
He grew up in Beaumont TX where he attended South Park High School (Class of 1956) and Lamar University (Class of 1960) where he received a degree in Civil Engineering.
He also met the love of his life, Gretchen Burner, while...
Sandra Jo Drumm
Jun 12, 2025
Sandra Jo “Sandy” Drumm was born Sandra Jo Hamilton on January 9, 1962 in Haynesville LA to Mary Faye and Bobbie Jo Hamilton. She passed away peacefully on June 12, 2025 at age 63 after an extended battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband Gary, their two sons Alan and Kyle, six grandchildren Tessa (12), Eli (11), Avery...
Duane William Meis
Jun 12, 2025
Duane William Meis, 62, of Evans, Colorado, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025 in Denver, Colorado, in the presence of loving family.
Duane was born on June 6, 1963, in Concordia, Kansas, to Herbert William Meis and Judith Regina (Kieffer) Meis. He grew up in various small rural towns across Kansas and Colorado, eventually graduating from high school in Chappell,...
Gerald Raymond Bueker
Jun 12, 2025
Gerald Raymond Bueker was born on September 11, 1949 in Shenandoah, Iowa, the son of Emil William and Ella Mae (Higgins) Bueker. Gerry entered into eternal peace on June 12, 2025 surrounded by his loving family in Colorado.
Gerry served in the US Army Special Forces (The Green Berets) in Vietnam from 1967 to 1970. He served with honor receiving many...
Clarence Arnold Siders Jr.
Jun 12, 2025
Clarence Arnold Siders Jr., “Red” as known to all his family and friends, passed away June 12, 2025 after a long and fulfilling life in Lakewood, Colorado. Born to a tough working family of engineers, both railroad and mechanical, in Fremont, Nebraska on January 10, 1932, the family soon relocated to Colorado.
Red grew up in the Westwood and Englewood neighborhoods...
Mary Jane Malik
Jun 12, 2025
Mary Jane Malik, 91, of Aurora, passed away June 12, 2025.She was born February 6, 1934 in Ohio, the daughter of John and Edith Conrad. She was a graduate of LaGrange High School in Ohio. On October 2, 1954 she married Raymond A. Malik, of Columbia Station, Ohio. Mary Jane is survived by her son, Alan Malik and his wife,...
Helen Grace Baltz
Jun 11, 2025
Helen Grace Baltz
August 19, 1928 — June 11, 2025
Helen Grace Baltz, nee McIlvride (b. Aug 19, 1928 - d. Jun 11, 2025) was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Born in Hazel Park, MI, as the youngest of two children, Grace was always known for her kind spirit, dedication to others, and her faith in God.
After completing high school, where...
Manuel Flores
Jun 11, 2025
Manuel Flores, affectionately known as "Manny," passed away peacefully at the age of 71 on June 11, 2025. Born and raised in San Juan (Río Piedras), Puerto Rico, Manuel's life journey took him from the vibrant streets of the island to Florida and eventually Colorado, where he built a full life surrounded by loved ones.
At the age of 19, Manuel...
Dr. Suresh Ratilal Mehta
Jun 11, 2025
Dr. Suresh Mehta, age 80, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones, in Erie, Colorado, on June 11, 2025.
Born and educated in India, Dr. Mehta pursued a career in medicine, which he practiced with dedication and compassion for over 35 years. He was known for his selflessness and found deep fulfillment in helping those in need. After retiring at...
Mary Patricia Ritenour
Jun 10, 2025
Mary Patricia (Hoff) Ritenour of Englewood CO, a much loved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother passed away to her eternal life on June 10, 2025 at the age of 100. Pat was a shining example of kindness, strength and grace to all who knew her. Her life was dedicated to her family, and she always found time to offer...
Marvin Morgan, Jr.
Jun 10, 2025
Marvin Morgan, Jr. of Las Cruces, New Mexico passed away on June 10, 2025 at the age of 81. Loving partner, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend.
A Visitation will be held on Monday, June 23, 2025 beginning at 5:00PM until 7:00PM at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 South Wadsworth Boulevard, Lakewood.
A Graveside Service will be held on Tuesday, June...
Richard "Rick" Dean Treptow
Jun 10, 2025
Richard “Rick” Dean Treptow was born in Albion, Nebraska on May 8, 1961 to Harold E. and Yvonne L. Treptow. The second of four sons, Rick was a 3rd generation contractor and pursued many interests in his lifetime.
When Rick was a child growing up, he worked many summers (and some weekends) with his brothers on his grandfather’s farm. He was...
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