Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Charles Edwin Stark Jr.

Charles Edwin Stark Jr.

Apr 29, 2025

Charles Edwin Stark, Jr., age 91, passed away in Highlands Ranch on April 29, 2025. Born in Cleveland, Charles moved west to attend the University of Oklahoma in Norman, where he met his wife Marilyn, whom he married in 1955. He earned Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Geology from the University of Oklahoma in 1959.

Charles spent his entire career working...

Philip Gale McMullen

Philip Gale McMullen

Apr 29, 2025

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather Phil McMullen.

Phil passed away peacefully at home April 29th after a long illness. He is survived by his wife Jean, daughter Cyndi Curnow, son John McMullen and wife Teresa, six grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren and two brothers, Jim (Pat) McMullen and Mac...

Arlene M. Dynes

Arlene M. Dynes

Apr 29, 2025

Arlene Dynes, 87, passed away on April 29, 2025 in Wheat Ridge, Colorado surrounded by her loving children. Arlene was born in Ottawa, Canada to Ray and Gladys Doody.

Arlene was devoted to her family and immensely proud of her children. She loved animals, especially her beloved pets. She enjoyed reading, solving puzzles, and bowling. She was known for her generous...

Monica Evelyn Norwood

Monica Evelyn Norwood

2025

Monica Evelyn Norwood (Evelyn Smith), age 86, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2025, in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. She was surrounded by her loving family and lifelong friends. Born on June 27, 1938, in Macklin, Saskatchewan, Canada, Monica lived a life marked by compassion, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to her family and community.

Monica began her professional journey as a...

Pierce (lux) Irvine Blazek

Pierce (lux) Irvine Blazek

Apr 28, 2025

Pierce (lux) Irvine Blazek, 22 years old, passed away on April 28th, 2025 in Arvada, CO.

Pierce was born on October 25, 2002, in Des Moines, lowa, to Steve and Jeannie Blazek.

Pierce began his education at Jordan Greek Elementary in West Des Moines and attended Stillwell Jr High. Midway through middle school, Pierce moved with his family to Arvada, Colorado, where...

Diane Stokes

Diane Stokes

Apr 28, 2025

Imagine a life full of beauty and color. One where a radiant soul travels throughout her lifetime making connections and actively experiencing the beauty that the world has to offer. Imagine a woman traveling to a little mountain town sitting at a brunch restaurant with her friends laughing as the wind whistles in the air and laughter fills her lungs....

Robert Lawrence Muir

Robert Lawrence Muir

Apr 28, 2025

Bob was born and raised in Enid, Oklahoma. He graduated from Enid High School and the University of Oklahoma before serving in the Navy on the USS Mullaney. 

Bob spent most of his life living in Boulder and Westminster, Colorado, although started his long career with IBM in New York City and lived his last few years in Goodyear, AZ. Bob...

Robert David Bohan

Robert David Bohan

Apr 28, 2025

Robert "Bob" David Bohan, age 87, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2025. Born on March 22, 1938, in Akron, Ohio, Bob was the son of the late James C. Bohan and Virginia Egan Bohan.

Bob was a proud high school graduate of Western Reserve Academy in Hudson, Ohio, and went on to attend Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Virginia,...

Elizabeth Paulino

Elizabeth Paulino

2025

Elizabeth Paulino, 88, of Denver, died on April 28, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Michael “Mick” Paulino, Jr. Mother of Mike Paulino III, Mimi (James) Fulbright, and Dino (Jennifer) Paulino. Grandmother of Michael IV (Kaitlin) Paulino, Stephanie (Bryan) McCann, and Santino Paulino. Great-grandmother to Oliver, Levi, and Ivy. And sister, Vida Smith. 

A visitation will be held on Monday, May...

Margaret K. Moschenross

Margaret K. Moschenross

Apr 28, 2025

Margaret was born in Columbus, Nebraska to Leo Sr. and Rose Moschenross.  She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Leo A. Jr.  She is survived by her sister Rose Marie Wilds, sister-in-law, Elaine Moschenross; nephews Brian Wilds, Dennis Jr. Wilds, and Dan Moschenross; nieces Theresa Ryley and Nancy Bergstrom-Swanson; as well as many great-nieces and nephews....

Sharon Marie Cherry

Sharon Marie Cherry

Apr 28, 2025

Sharon Marie Cherry (Blum) passed away suddenly on April 28th, 2025. She was born on January 16, 1958, in Harlan, Iowa to Vernon and Irene (Kloewer) Blum. She was the 3rd of 6 kids. She is preceded in death by her parents and her sister Anita Michel. She was raised in Panama, Iowa, and completed her primary education at St....

ChampaBen GordhanBhai Patel

ChampaBen GordhanBhai Patel

Apr 28, 2025

It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of ChampaBen GordhanBhai Patel, who left us peacefully on April 28, 2025, at the age of 86, in Denver, Colorado. Born on July 4, 1938, in India, ChampaBen lived a life defined by grace, resilience, and unwavering love.

The beloved daughter of NarshiBhai and DahiBen Patel, ChampaBen embodied...

Bonnie Jo Uecker

Bonnie Jo Uecker

Apr 27, 2025

Bonnie J. Uecker, 85 surprised her family by transitioning to Heaven on Sunday, April 27th 2025 in San Antonio, Texas. A most treasured and precious mother and grandmother anyone could ever have.

She was born October 21, 1939 in Clairton, PA to John and Josephine Wingrove. The youngest of 5 children, she graduated from Berea High School in Ohio in 1957.

Bonnie...

Samuel Lee Barnes

Samuel Lee Barnes

Apr 27, 2025

Samuel Lee Barnes, 83 of Aurora, CO, departed us on the 27th day of April, 2025.

Samuel Lee Barnes, a cherished husband to Jennie Barnes for an enduring sixty-two years, built a life rich in love and companionship. He was a devoted father to his three children, a proud grandfather to six, and a doting great-grandfather to four, leaving a legacy...

Sharon Elizabeth Medley

Sharon Elizabeth Medley

Apr 26, 2025

Sharon Elizabeth Medley of Aurora, Colorado passed away April 26, 2025. She was born on September 20, 1962, in Guthrie, Oklahoma. She was a beloved sister and aunt. She received her undergraduate degree at the University of Washington in Seattle and her Masters degree at the University of Maryland.

Sharon had an extensive knowledge of Art and Art History which she...

Debra Dinkel

Debra Dinkel

Apr 26, 2025

Debra Dinkel was born on February 1, 1962, to Raquel and Wayne Hawkes. She was a spirited addition to the family. The youngest of two kids, she joined her older brother Dewayne and the two led an adventurous life. Of course if you asked either of them, Debras was always innocent, even if it was her idea...

Debra attended Gateway High...

Alvina Lujan Crouse

Alvina Lujan Crouse

Apr 26, 2025

Born in Greeley, Colorado on November 12, 1946, Alvina Garcia Crouse was the second daughter of Matias Rascon Garcia & Matilda Trujillo Garcia. Carolina, is the eldest, then came Alvina, Anna, Matt (Matias Joseph) & Ingrid Thais Garcia. Matt preceded Alvina in passing on January 2013.

The older 3 girls had the unique opportunity to see the I-25 highway being built...

Mary Margaret Gardner

Mary Margaret Gardner

Apr 26, 2025

Mary passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at the age of 91. She is survived by her daughters, Laura Stoddart, Amy Dismuke, Sarah Herrera, Emma Griffith, and Hannah Frick; her sons, Randle and Jonathon; sons-in-law, Mark Dismuke and Jason Frick; and her daughters-in-law, Shari and Jannie. Mary was a grandmother to fifteen grandchildren and a great-grandmother to three....

Alfred Louis Ballabio, Jr.

Alfred Louis Ballabio, Jr.

Apr 26, 2025

In Loving Memory of

Alfred Louis Ballabio Jr. January 17, 1934 – April 27, 2025 and Kathryn Kiernan Ballabio May 5, 1939 – August 25, 2024 

Together in life, together in rest.

It is with deep love and sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved parents, Alfred Louis Ballabio Jr. and Kathryn Kiernan Ballabio, whose enduring bond and devotion to family...