Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Jun 9, 2025

Martha Mary Garcia was born on July 20, 1961 in Oxford, Massachusetts. She was a mother of three children and one grandchild, Madison. Joel, Jesse and Alexandra Garcia, her three children, are all mourning the loss of such a creative and beautiful soul.

Her latest works and adventures led her to Topeka, Kansas. In her own words from her website "she...

Jun 9, 2025

Melanie Justine Doulik, 21, of Aurora, CO passed away following a motorcycle crash on June 9th, 2025. An aspiring paralegal, she was passionate about all things fast, dancing, and music. 

Fearless, she left us much too early, leaving behind her young sister Isabel, and her parents who were her only family here in the US. She will always be remembered by...

Jun 9, 2025

Barbara Jean Houston

12/26/1928 - 06/09/2025

Born in Savory, Wyoming on 12/26/1928 to Matthew O'Toole and Ruth Lanahan O'Toole

Older sister of Larry Toole, born 13 months later in January 1930.

Raised in a rural, subsistence lifestyle with no running water, electricity or car during the depression until they moved to Canastota, NY in the fall of 1936, the first time they ever experienced...

Jun 9, 2025

Michael Joseph ‘Joe’ Abbruzzese passed away at Brookside Inn Nursing Home in Castle Rock, Colorado on June 9, 2025 at the age of 73.

Joe was born and raised in Detroit Michigan where he started his career as a Detroit Police Officer. He moved to Colorado in 1977 and worked numerous jobs including the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office.

Joe is survived by...

Jun 9, 2025

Gary Richard Wright, 74, was called to his heavenly home on June 9, 2025. He was born in San Antonio, Texas, to Alfred Earl Wright and JoAn Wright. He grew up in San Antonio and was a 1968 graduate of Highlands High School where his love of music grew.

From an early age, Gary’s family had a ranch in Bandera, Texas,...

Jun 9, 2025

Scott Mehlhorn, 69, passed away unexpectedly on June 9, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of quiet strength, loyalty, and love. Born on May 8, 1956, at Fitzsimmons military hospital in Aurora Co, Scott spent his life dedicated to his family, friends, and a career he took great pride in—working 32 years at Wagner Equipment.

He was a man of many interests...

Jun 8, 2025

Jun 7, 2025

Kit Elaine Vermilyea, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2025, at the age of 88. Born on April 19, 1939, in Austin, Minnesota, Kit graduated from Austin High School in 1955. In December of 1959, she married the love of her life, Dale “Skip” Vermilyea, in Denver, Colorado, where they built a life rooted in...

Jun 7, 2025

Thaddeus “Thad” James Dupper, 68, of Castle Rock, Colorado, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, June 7, 2025, after nearly two years of living with ALS. He was the devoted husband of Jean (Russell) Dupper for 24 years.

Born in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, New York, Thad was the son of the late Melvin Alfred Dupper and Marion Elizabeth (Gotimer) Dupper,...

Jun 7, 2025

Marjorie Elaine (Lowe) Bernard passed away peacefully on June 7, 2025, at the age of 89. She is survived by her children, Stephen (Catherine), Jeanne, and David (Carolyn); grandchildren, Meghan (Chris), Shawn (Laura), Rachel (Shane), Andrew; great-grandchildren, Haylee, Claire, Ruth and Alice.

Margie, as she preferred to be called, was predeceased by her husband, Richard; sister, Florence; and parents, Julia and...

2025

It is with deep love and gratitude that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Vera Jeffords, who departed this life peacefully at the age of 94.

Born in Italy in 1931, Vera immigrated to the United States with her family when she was just two years old, bringing with her the quiet resilience and grace...

Jun 7, 2025

McKenzi died peacefully on Saturday, June 7th at 8:05am with her mother and father by her side. She had been under in-home hospice care for 3 months with pneumonia and respiratory failure.

McKenzi was born in Rancho Bernardo, California on March 30th, 1990. When she was 5 months old, she began having seizures and was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder...

Jun 7, 2025

Alexander Sandoval, Jr., age 77, died peacefully at home under Hospice Care on June 7, 2025. The cause of death was complications of prostate cancer.

Born 4/18/1948 in Las Vegas, NM, he lived in Bernal, NM, Denver, CO, Phoenix, AZ, Northglenn, CO, Long Beach, CA, Arvada, CO and Thornton, CO attended Merrit Hutton H.S., CU Boulder and CU Denver. Had many...

Jun 6, 2025

 Shawn Poole died June 6, 2025 at 11:18 in the morning. He was surrounded by loved ones at the end of his life, just as he was from the beginning.

Shawn was born at Porter Hospital in Denver, Colorado to Jack and Bonnie Poole on November 16, 1963. He grew up in Englewood and spent most of his time running wild...

Jun 6, 2025

Persis E. Fraser, 92, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2025, at Mountain Vista Senior Living in Colorado. She is survived by her five children: Scott Fraser, Kent Fraser, Eric Fraser (Melissa), Lori-Heather Fraser and Bonnie Pino Fraser (Christie). She is also survived by three grandchildren: Danny Fraser, Christopher Fraser (Heather) and Abby Fraser as well as two great grandchildren:...

Jun 6, 2025

Richard Lamm, 64, of Denver, Colorado, passed away on June 6, 2025.

Born on May 24,1961 in Denver. Richard was a resident of Denver where he cultivated a fulfilling life. He had a passion for the outdoors, he enjoyed being surrounded by close family and friends and he was a loyal fan of all Denver sports teams.

Richard graduated from Thomas Jefferson...

Jun 6, 2025

Peggy Jo Hawkins (Pegg), beloved and caring wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister took her place in heaven in Friday, June 6th, 2025 at 9:15 am at her home in Arvada, Colorado. Pegg was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on March 1, 1941. She is preceded in death by her parents, Russell and Francis (Henry) Kline. She grew up in Tulsa...

Jun 6, 2025

Larry Glenn Bailey, of Frederick, CO, passed away at his home on Friday, June 6, 2025. He was 80 years old. Larry was born January 15, 1945 in Denver, Colorado to Glenn and Lenore Bailey. 

Larry joined the United States Army and served one tour in Vietnam. He was married to his wife for 51 years and they raised two sons....

Jun 5, 2025

Bruce “Jeff” Fox, age 82, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2025, in Lone Tree, Colorado.

Born on February 15, 1943, in California, Jeff led a full and meaningful life centered around his enduring love for family, a distinguished career, and a passion for the outdoors.

Jeff’s career spanned many decades where he was known for his dedication, integrity, and leadership. But...

Jun 5, 2025

Michael Leroy Fiscus, of Commerce City, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 5, 2025. He was 74 years old.

Born on May 10, 1951, in Denver, Colorado, Michael was the oldest of three children born to Keith and Jeanne (Cram) Fiscus. He was a loving father, devoted grandfather, and great-grandfather whose kind spirit touched the lives of all who knew him.

Michael...