Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Dorothy Mae Lee-Adams
Jul 23, 2025
Dorothy Mae Lee-Adams, 95, of Troy formerly of Littleton, Colorado passed away Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at Lincoln County Nursing and Rehab in Troy.
She was born on February 16, 1930 in Compton, Illinois, the daughter of Earl and Alice (Masters) Bettner, who preceded her in death. She was united in marriage on October 16, 1948 to E.A. “Bud” Lee. Unto...
Jamie Katharine Baldwin
Jul 23, 2025
Jamie (Jame) Katharine Baldwin was born on July 6, 1976, at Methodist Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska and left this world on July 23, 2025, in Littleton, Colorado, at the age of 49.
Jamie was born with multiple congenital heart defects and underwent, in her short life, many heart surgeries including 2 open heart surgeries, the placement of a pacemaker and multiple...
Gregory Michael Leimbeck
Jul 23, 2025
Greg Leimbeck, beloved father, son, brother, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on July 23, 2025, at the age of 44. Born on May 3, 1981, Greg will be remembered for his sharp intellect, warm humor, and enduring kindness.
A dedicated IT Specialist, Greg was passionate about technology and always willing to lend his expertise to anyone in need. Beyond his professional...
Patricia Lee Rosales
Jul 23, 2025
Patricia “Tricia” Lee Rosales, 82, of Denver, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2025. She was raised in Denver by loving parents Monte and Berniece, alongside her 3 siblings. She went to West High School in Denver but never graduated. Instead, she earned her beautician license at a young age and began working. Tricia married the love of her life...
Sean Michael Sullivan
Jul 23, 2025
On July 23, 2025, Sean Sullivan took his final career promotion, advising God on how to better manage Earth. He joins his 80s heroes Hulk Hogan and Ozzy Osbourne, in line at the Pearly Gates.
Sean Michael Sullivan was born on June 8,1972 on Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio to Maureen (O’Hagan) and Patrick Sullivan. Younger brother Brendan...
Celesta Rose Mullen
Jul 23, 2025
Celesta Rose Mullen, 78, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in Denver, Colorado. She was born on September 28, 1946, in Minot, North Dakota, to the late Patricia and Lawrence Schmidt. Celesta was a woman known for her warmth, wit, and unwavering devotion to her family. She had a sharp sense of humor and a...
James Franklin (Jim) Roberts
Jul 22, 2025
James Franklin (Jim) Roberts, age 91 passed away on July 22, 2025 in Parker, Colorado in the company of his family and his little dog. Jim was born on July 4th, 1934 in Martling, Alabama. He grew up in Albertville, Alabama, graduating from Albertville High School and joining the Navy. Ensign Roberts was originally assigned to the communications office on...
Kathleen Stramel
Jul 22, 2025
Kathleen Stramel of Greenwood Village, Colorado passed away on July 22, 2025 at the age of 29. Loving daughter, niece and friend. She is preceded in death by her mother, Kathleen C. DeFino and brother, Christopher N. Stramel. Surviving her is her father, John Stramel.
Kathleen loved traveling and was always on the ‘go’. Her struggle is over and she is...
Carolyn Sue Riddell
Jul 22, 2025
Carolyn Sue Riddell was peacefully called home to the angels on July 22nd in Wheat Ridge, Colorado.
Born on May 27, 1938, in Denver, Colorado, Carolyn was the beloved daughter of the late Oliver Kellow Bussard and Betty Louise Guess.
Carolyn’s greatest joy in life was her family. A devoted mother, grandmother, and “Grandma Great,” she cherished every moment spent with her...
Tony Szado
Jul 21, 2025
It is with a heavy heart that we share the news of Tony Szado’s passing on July 21st, 2025. He lived a full life of 71 years as a selfless father, a caring husband, and a man who made a lasting impact on so many lives. Born on July 16, 1954, Tony grew to become a devout Catholic, allowing his...
Curtis Alan Brown
Jul 21, 2025
In Loving Memory
Curtis Alan Brown, 67, of Aurora, CO, was suddenly called to his eternal home on 21 July 2025. He is preceded in death by his loving parents Charles and Mettie Brown.
Curtis was a radiant light in the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing him. His presence was a gift—steadfast, compassionate, and filled with quiet strength....
Dr. George Pappas, M.D.
Jul 21, 2025
Dr. George Pappas, M.D., passed away on July 21, 2025 at the age of 91. He is survived and loved by his children Adelaide (Kevin) Naughton of Lakewood CO, George E. (Hazel Nelson) Pappas of Anchorage AK, his late wife of 53 years Gail Houston Pappas, and late daughter Sarah Pappas. He is cherished and loved by his grandchildren Rebecca...
Kathleen "Kathy" Craven
Jul 21, 2025
Kathy Craven, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by family. She was born on August 28, 1953, in the small town of Corning, Iowa, to John and Norma O’Riley. Kathy spent her early childhood on a farm before her family relocated to Denver, Colorado, where she would grow up and build a life filled...
Julian Thomas Lindsey
Jul 19, 2025
Tom passed away on July 19, 2025, one month short of his 91st birthday. He was preceded in death by his parents Joe Lindsey and Elizabeth Sanders; his siblings Jo Frances Callia, Bob Lindsey, and Patsy Tanner, as well as by his daughter Julie. He is survived by his wife Diane, son Russ (Kathy) and daughter Rhonda Renaud, grandsons Sean...
Jessica Carole Gaebler-Haffey
Jul 19, 2025
Jessica Carole Gaebler-Haffey, age 43, of Arvada, Colorado, died on July 19, 2025.
Born in California June 8, 1982, Jessica spent most of her childhood in Kent, Washington on a small horse farm with her parents (Gary & Debbie) and two siblings (Sarah & Jeff). Like most “farm girls,” she could do just about anything she set her mind to, and...
Kurt Edward Tretten
Jul 19, 2025
Kurt Edward Tretten, 66-years-old, passed away on July 19th, 2025.
Born September 25th, 1958, to Carol Nelson Tretten and Elmer Larson Tretten in San Francisco, California, Kurt grew up in the Bay Area along with his younger brother, Scott, and graduated high school at Miramonte High School in Orinda, California in 1976. He went on to earn a Bachelor’s Degree from...
Lucky Gallagher
Jul 18, 2025
Lucille “Lucky” Ann Gallagher
Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, a trailblazer for women in risk management, and Colorado mountain girl at heart.
Lucille Ann Gallagher has been “Lucky” since the day she was born. As legend has it, the moment Lucky entered the world, a cricket began chirping on the windowsill—a sign of good fortune. One of her aunts, present at her...
Valentina Chekhovich Ramirez
Jul 18, 2025
Valentina Chekhovich Ramirez, age 61, passed away on July 18, 2025, after a courageous battle with stage 4 endometrial cancer. She fought for over two years where she always kept her optimism and stayed strong throughout all of it. She fought up to the very end while still doing everything she could to give guidance and support to her family....
Fred Sharpe Alexander, III
Jul 18, 2025
Fred Sharpe Alexander III passed away on Friday, July 18, 2025. He was three days shy of his 84th birthday.
Fred was born on July 21, 1941 in Houston, Texas, the only child of Fred Sharpe Alexander Jr. and Bess Grace Alexander (née Tauber). The Alexander family moved to Amarillo, Texas in 1945; Fred Jr. and Bess divorced in 1951. Fred...
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