Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Karen Jean Kuffer
May 13, 2024
Karen Jean Kaggie Kuffer passed away on May 13, 2024, in Superior, Colorado. She was born on June 6, 1936, in Burley, Idaho. She dedicated her life to her family, her Heavenly Father and serving in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend.
Karen attended schools in California and graduated from...
Joseph Walter Lehman
May 13, 2024
Joseph Walter Lehman, age 90, passed away on May 13th 2024. Mr. Lehman was a lifelong Colorado resident who proudly served as a marine in the US Military. Mr. Lehman’s family owned a greenhouse off Jackson and Florida where after leaving school in the 9th grade he worked for his parents. In 1955 he began his racing career at the...
Stephen Paul Mahowald
May 12, 2024
Stephen Paul Mahowald, also known as Steve, passed away on May 12, 2024, at the age of 61 in Thornton, Colorado. Born on May 1, 1963, in Colorado, he grew up to be a loving and dedicated individual cherished by all who knew him.
He was a devoted father and friend, known for his warm inviting personality and a contagious laugh...
Ralph Douglas Richardson
May 12, 2024
Ralph Douglas Richardson (Doug), age 78, passed away in his home in Arvada, CO on May 12, 2024. He was a graduate of Lake County High School and attended New Mexico Military Institute for 2 years before being drafted into the Army. Doug owned Dutch Henri Ski Shop in Leadville, CO and the family owned the Gambles store.
Doug was an...
Edward James Burns, Jr.
May 11, 2024
MSgt Edward James Burns, Jr. was born in Boston, Massachusetts raised in Roxbury, MA to Edward James Burns, Sr. and Sarah Freeman Burns. He attended Boston Public Schools and received his GED after he enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1953. While in the Air Force he met Irma Jackson. They were married 19 April 1958. Eddie’s position...
Mary Kathleen Dwyer
May 11, 2024
Mary Kathleen Dwyer died peacefully in her home in Denver, Colorado on May 11, 2024. Known to many as “Cass,” she was 61 years old and had for many years fought metastatic breast cancer.
On May 14, 1962, Mary was born to James Francis Dwyer and Joanne Marie Dwyer, their sixth child. In her childhood she resided in Aurora, where she...
Patricia Kaptain
May 11, 2024
Patricia “Pat” Kaptain cherished and beloved wife, mother and grandmother passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 11th, 2024. She was born on November 14th, 1936, in Bronxville New York to George Henry Gardner Jr and Eleanor Rubidge Cohoe.
She graduated from Charles E. Gorton High School in 1953 and earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Michigan...
Nancy M. Ragatz
May 11, 2024
Nancy Markham Ragatz10/30/1941 - 5/11/2024
Nancy Markham Ragatz passed away on May 11, 2024 at the age of 82. She leaves behind a legacy of love and will be remembered fondly by many.
Nancy, a native of Ann Arbor, Michigan, enjoyed a wonderful childhood with her parents, Clarence Watson and Florence Kemp Markham, and her younger siblings, Christine (Kit) Markham Thomsen and...
Michelle Barsness
May 11, 2024
Michelle Renee Barsness, age 56, passed away peacefully in her home in Highlands Ranch, CO on May 11, 2024 surrounded by her significant other, William Moore and family after fighting her 5-year cancer battle with grace, determination and courage. A memorial service will take place at Glenwood Lutheran Church in Glenwood, MN on Saturday, June 1st with visitation starting at...
Ronald Joseph Martinez
May 11, 2024
Ronald “Ron” “Ronnie” Martinez, age 62, passed away, on May 11, 2024.
Ronnie was born December 10, 1961, in Denver, CO. He graduated from Iver C Ranum High School in Westminster, CO in 1981.
In 1987, Ronnie married his junior high school sweetheart, Carla (Montoya) Martinez where they enjoyed almost 37 years of marriage. The two grew up together and spent over...
Thomas Jay Hassell
May 11, 2024
Thomas Jay Hassell, age 72, died in Hospice care on May 11, 2024. He was born in Pueblo on December 29th, 1951 and grew up in Denver and Commerce City. He was a graduate of Adams City High School where he played football and wrestled. His first job was at King Soopers where he worked until retirement. ...
Brittany Lou Martinez
May 10, 2024
Brittany Lou Martinez received her wings on May 10, 2024. She was born in Aurora, Colorado on February 18, 1988, to Tammy Janzen and Richard Martinez.
With a soft dimpled smile and a sparkle in her eye, she spent her life loving & living in the Colorado Mountains. With a talent for photography, her favorite view was her two children, Caydence...
Alison Christine Kessler
May 10, 2024
Alison Christine (Cavanaugh) Kessler, 35, of Denver Colorado passed away suddenly May 10, 2024 at Rose Hospital with family by her side.
Alison was born July 1, 1988 in Denver, Colorado to Mark Peter Cavanaugh and Valerie Lynn (Ackerson) Cavanaugh.
She grew up in Littleton with the family adding daughter and sister Hilary 19 months later.
Alison’s formative years were centered in Littleton,...
Andrew Allen Peterson
May 10, 2024
Andrew Allen Peterson passed away peacefully on Friday, May 10, 2024.
Andy was born on October 2, 1955 to Allen Bernard Peterson and Ann Loretta (Harris) Peterson. He had three sisters, Kathleen Bonny Turnbull (married to William Turnbull), Pamela Ann Smith (married to Mike Smith), and Debra Eileen Miller (married to Edward Miller). Andy attended St. James Catholic School (K-6), Hill...
James "Jed" Dealy
May 10, 2024
After a seven-month battle with cancer, Jed, age 70, passed away at home on May 10th with his wife and daughter by his side. Jed is survived by his wife of 41 years, Mary Jane Dealy and daughter Brittney R. Behounek. Jed’s parents, Robert M. and Elise Dealy preceded him in death. Jed was the oldest of five children and...
Penelope Ann Christman
May 10, 2024
Penelope Ann (McTaggart) Christman (1945 - 2024)
Penelope Ann (McTaggart) Christman, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2024. Born on May 24, 1945 in Butler, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of Lt. Col. William (Mac) McTaggart and Ruth McTaggart.
Penni's early life was shaped by her father's military career. She spent her youth in Pennsylvania alongside her brothers, William Jr. (Tag) and Tom McTaggart. While their father...
Brock Johnson
May 9, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved son Brock, who left this world far too soon at the age of 32. His bright spirit, kindness, and unwavering love touched the lives of everyone he encountered. Brock Johnson passed away at home in Lakewood, Colorado, on May 9th, 2024, at the age of 32. Brock...
AnnaBelle Volkema
May 8, 2024
AnnaBelle Volkema lived a remarkably full life for 96 years before she died peacefully in her sleep on May 8, 2024. She was born June 2, 1927 in Long Island, Kansas, where her parents, John and Apolonia (Rupke) Kneubel, raised AnnaBelle and her three siblings on a dairy farm.
After graduating from Long Island High School in 1945, she was eager...
Beth McBride
May 8, 2024
Beth McBride, 75, daughter of the late Joseph and Winifred (nee O'Doherty) McBride, and sister Nancy McBride, died of apparent heart failure on May 8, 2024, in Greenwood Village, CO where she lived near her siblings.Beth grew up in Lorain, Ohio, and graduated from Saint Mary's High School in 1966.She received her teaching degree from Siena Heights University in Adrian,...
Alexandra "Sandy" Elliott
May 8, 2024
Alexandra "Sandy" Elliott, 88, of Denver, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2024. A Memorial Service, followed by a light reception, will be held on Sunday, May 19, 2024 at 2 p.m.Sandy Elliott lived an extremely full life and once you met her, you never forgot her. Born in New York City, raised in Darien, CT and Jeannette, PA, she later...
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