Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Wayne Worford
Aug 17, 2026
Wayne Worford of Highlands Ranch, Colorado, passed away peacefully at home in his sleep in August 2026 at the age of 100.
Wayne was born in 1926 in Quincy, Kansas. He lost his father at the age of eight; and he and his older brother and sister helped their mother support the family. His mother later remarried, and Wayne helped run...
Dane Alexander Comstock
Aug 17, 2026
Dane Alexander Comstock was born on September 20, 1985, in Denver, Colorado, and spent most of his life in the Littleton area. He graduated from Arapahoe High School and later earned a degree in Accounting and Business from Western State University. He built a successful career in corporate accounting.
Growing up, Dane was active in sports and his community. He played...
Louis Perez, Jr.
Aug 17, 2026
Louis Perez was born in Denver, Colorado to his parents, Mable and Louis Perez, Sr. He was raised with his siblings and educated through Denver Public Schools. Louis was a joy to be around and embraced the wonderful memories he created with his family. He was a Supervisor at Master Craft for many years where he always served with a...
Julie Ellen Lopez
Aug 17, 2026
Julie Ellen Brownson Lopez, 64, of Webster, New York, passed away at her home with her husband by her side on August 17, 2026, after a valiant struggle with serious illnesses.
Born on April 3, 1962 to Edith I. and Walter M. Brownson, Julie was the baby of the family, a role she came to relish. She graduated from The Ohio...
Sandra Kay Moore
Aug 17, 2026
Sandy Moore, 74, passed away on August 17, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of love, generosity and memories with the family and friends who meant everything to her.Sandy was born on July 6, 1952, in Denver, Colorado, to Fay Houston and Gerald Altman. She grew up in Aurora and graduated from Aurora Central High School in 1970.
On April 5, 1974,...
Tom Sandler
Aug 16, 2026
Tom Sandler, age 79, of Castle Rock, Colorado, died on August 16, 2026, after a brief illness. He was surrounded by his wife Alison, sons Justin and Shawn, and his sister- and brother- in-law, Claire and Patrick Young, when he passed.
Tom was born on December 16, 1946 along with his identical twin brother Todd, in Pleasantville, New York. Tom and...
Ted Anthony Stigall
Aug 16, 2026
Ted Anthony Stigall of Denver, Colorado, passed away from complications related to lymphoma and chemotherapy treatment on August 16, 2026, at the age of 64. He attended Holy Family High School in North Denver, ultimately graduating from Jefferson High School in 1980. Ted had an accomplished career in home improvement and commercial plumbing and heating until retirement in 2024. He...
Pamela "M.G." Reader
Aug 16, 2026
Pamela "M.G." Reader, lovingly known to her family as "Baba," passed away leaving behind a vibrant legacy of resilience, creativity, and deep devotion to her family and community. Born at Ft. Riley, Kansas, to Walter and Dorothy Keinsley, she was preceded in death by her beloved mother Dorothy in 2000, and her much loved older brother Grey, in 2007.
As the...
Susan Jane Becker
Aug 15, 2026
Susan Jane Becker of Arvada, CO passed away on Aug. 15, 2026.
Susan was born to Andrew Bowen and Elaine Otto on Oct. 2, 1952, in Kansas City, MO. Susan spent her childhood in Greeley and Colorado Springs until moving to Denver in 1970. Susan was a dedicated court reporter with the Denver District Court for 35 years. After retiring, she...
Patricia C. Upton
Aug 14, 2026
For the Upton family the Greatest Generation has passed into memory. Patricia Culhane Upton, beloved mother, grandmother and aunt, died on August 14th, at the age of 96.
She fully embraced life but, as all who enjoy a long life, she endured its penance. Long gone are her parents, her six brothers, four sisters, their spouses, and several of their children....
Jeannette Elizabeth Akiko Dores
Aug 14, 2026
Jeannette Elizabeth Akiko (Saiki) Dores (1951-2026) passed away on August 14th, 2026.
Jean was born in Honolulu, Hawaii on September 28, 1951, the third child of Natalie (Kami) Saiki (1920-1997) and Kazuo Saiki (1910-1981), and sister to Sanford Saiki (1940-1996) and Theodore Saiki (1942-2000). In 1954 the family moved to San Francsico, California where Jean attended St. Peter’s grammar school in...
Ruth Elizabeth Cole
Aug 14, 2026
Ruth Elizabeth Cole, age 94, passed away on August 14, 2026 after a long and fulfilling life. Ruth was born on March 29, 1932 in Picher, Oklahoma. She and her family lived in Wichita, Kansas for a while, but eventually settled in Lincoln, Arkansas, where she graduated from high school and began working as a nurse assistant.
Ruth was serving in...
Gaye Ellen Monroe
Aug 14, 2026
Celebrating the Life of Gaye Ellen Monroe
December 3, 1955 – August 14, 2026
Gaye Ellen Monroe, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and dedicated public servant, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2026, at the age of 70. Known for her generous heart, her fierce commitment to her community, and her fondness for the color purple, Gaye brought warmth, dignity, and a...
Antonia Padilla
Aug 13, 2026
In Loving Memory of Antonia Padilla
Antonia Padilla, a beloved mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, and friend, was born on May 15, 1942, in Denver, Colorado. She lived a life defined by family, hard work, generosity, and a genuine love for the people around her. Antonia and her husband, John, were high school sweethearts. Their love began when they were young and...
William Fredrick Ferguson
Aug 13, 2026
William was born on November 3, 1927, in St.Paul Minnesota to Dr. James C. Ferguson and Emily K. Ferguson.
He attended Cretin High School and the University of Minnesota, then began his long career with Champion Paper Company previously Waldorf Paper Company. William was an accomplished sportsman and pilot frequently flying his family to Aspen CO and Northern MI for wonderful...
William Clinton Slater Jr.
Aug 12, 2026
William “Bill” Clinton Slater Jr., age 77, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was born November 7, 1948, in Smith Center, Kansas, to William Clinton Slater Sr. and Velma Dorothea Slater.
In 1958 the family moved to Colorado Springs, Colorado, where Bill graduated from Wasson High School in 1967. He graduated from the University of...
Twyla M. Lance
Aug 12, 2026
Twyla May Lance, 60, of Thornton, passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2026. A native of Westminster, Colorado, she graduated from Westminster High School in 1984. She earned an Associate's degree from Cottey College in Nevada, Missouri in 1986. In 2002, she graduated cum laude from the School for Professional Studies at Regis University with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting....
Giles Stanley Everist
Aug 12, 2026
In loving memory of Giles Stanley Everist, who passed away at his home in Centennial on August 12, 2026 surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on August 17, 1976 in Chicago, IL and spent his youth in Libertyville, IL. After graduating from Libertyville High School, he enlisted in the Marine Corps which guided his love of country.
He settled...
Joseph Earl Fink Jr
Aug 12, 2026
Joseph E. Fink Jr
11/02/1948 - 08/12/2026
In loving memory of Joseph E. Fink Jr, 79. He passed away on August 12th leaving behind many people who loved and cherished him.
Joe always had a strong work ethic. He started working when he was only 5 years old on the farm and never stopped. At age 20 he served his country in the...
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