Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Ruth Ann (McKay) Bullen

Ruth Ann (McKay) Bullen

Aug 3, 2025

Ruth Ann (McKay) Bullen passed away peacefully on August 3, 2025, at the age of 83 in Thornton, CO. Born in Dearborn, Michigan, to Grady and Laura E (Cogger) McKay on May 7, 1942, Ruth graduated from East Grand Rapids High School in 1960. In 1964, she completed her Bachelor of Science in microbiology at Western Michigan University.

Her first job...

Gary Lynn Shoemaker

Gary Lynn Shoemaker

Aug 3, 2025

Gary Lynn Shoemaker, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, veteran, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2025, at the age of 76.

Born  on July 21, 1949, Gary lived a life marked by strength, compassion, and unwavering service to others. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force and carried that same sense of duty and honor...

Waltressa Jean Isler

Waltressa Jean Isler

Aug 3, 2025

Waltressa Jean Isler

September 7, 1937 - August 3, 2025

Waltressa Jean Isler of Littleton, Colorado passed away on August 3, 2025, at the age of 87 surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on September 7, 1937 in Moulton, Iowa to Walter and Lois Elliott. Jean moved to Hagerman, New Mexico in 1948 and attended New Mexico A & M...

Gary Stephen Gurr

Gary Stephen Gurr

Aug 2, 2025

Gary Stephen Gurr May 31, 1942 – August 2, 2025 Gary Stephen Gurr, 83, of Broomfield, CO, died at his home on August 2, 2025, of natural causes. Born May 31, 1942, in Spanish Fork, UT, Gary was raised in the Uintah Basin and in Rangely, CO, where he met and married his high-school sweetheart and wife of 64 years,...

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...

John Richard Portman

John Richard Portman

Jul 31, 2025

John Richard Portman of Lakewood Colorado passed away peacefully after a short illness on July 31, 2025 at the age of 90. Internment was held in the Golden Colorado cemetery on August 12, 2025. He was born September 13, 1934 in California, the oldest son of John and Eloise Portman. His wife, Leah M. Portman, died in 2021 after 62...

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...