Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Ronald Dean Carlson
Oct 2, 2025
Ron, age 80, passed away in Aurora, Colorado on October 2, 2025. He was born in Marquette, Kansas and graduated from Marquette High School in 1963. He attended Bethany College in Lindsborg, where he met his future wife. Shortly after graduation, he began his Air Force career and returned to marry Sharon Benson July 6, 1968 in Hordville, Nebraska.
His 22...
Anna (Bunny) Elizabeth Malick
Oct 1, 2025
Anna “Bunny” Malick (Heckler), beloved wife, mother, grandmother, teacher, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2025, at the age of 87.
Born August 28, 1938, in Ambler, Pennsylvania, Anna grew up surrounded by faith, family, and community. She pursued a lifelong career in education, where she touched the lives of countless students through her dedication and compassion.
Anna married Richard...
Yumi Rosemary Hanson
Oct 1, 2025
In loving memory of Yumi Rosemary Hanson
유미 로즈마리 핸슨을 추모하며
Our beloved Yumi passed away on October, 1st 2025, just before her 3rd birthday, after a short but hard fought battle against leukemia.
우리의 소중한 유미가 짧지만 힘든 싸움으로 백혈병에 맞서다 2살의 나이로 2025년 10월 1일에 세상을 떠났습니다.
Yumi was born in Grapevine, Texas on November, 1st 2022 to parents, Mitch and Sophie...
Georgina "Gina" Pavlakovich
Oct 1, 2025
Georgina (Perito) Pavlakovich, 94 born in Denver, joined her beloved husband of nearly 65 years John Nicholas (Johnny Nick) Pavlakovich in Heaven on October 1, 2025.
Gina is survived by her brother Michael Perito; five children, John M. (Nancy-deceased; Chandra), Deanna (Steve Hansen), Marianne (Sherwood) Owens, Rev. Michael Pavlakovich, Nicholas J. (Tara); grandchildren Jacqueline (Andrew), John (Kelly), Matthew, Nicholas Owens, Michelle...
Martin John Schmitzer Jr.
Sep 30, 2025
Martin John Schmitzer Jr, age 55, died unexpectedly at Littleton Adventist Hospital on September 30th, 2025. He was born on February 5th, 1970 at a USAF Hospital in Wiesbaden, Hessen, Germany. He was a 1988 graduate of Olmsted Falls High School. Martin went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering degree from the University of Cincinnati. While...
Jonnie Lombardi
Sep 30, 2025
Jonnie Lee Lombardi, 78, of Arvada, Colorado, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, on September 30, 2025.
Born on April 2, 1947, in Denver, Colorado, Jonnie was the beloved daughter of the late Lucille (Lombardi) Schroeder and John Kirk. She graduated from Ranum High School in 1965 and spent the early years of her life raising her...
Robert Arthur LaPalme
Sep 29, 2025
Robert Aurthur LaPalme, age 89, passed peacefully away in his home in Centennial Colorado on September 29, 2025.
Born on August 16, 1936 to Arthur and Valerie LaPalme (Kane) in western Massachusetts, he graduated from high school early and enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1955. He served in Vietnam in 1958 and after discharged from the Air Force...
Lula Bessie Overstreet
2025
Lula got her baccalaureate degree in education from Panhandle A&M College in Goodwell OK in 1953. She became an elementary (early grades) school teacher and taught for the better part of 32 years. Lula loved sending birthday cards, Christmas cards, and genealogy information, whether they wanted that information or not, to her relatives and Robert's relatives. She and Robert liked...
JoAnn Cugini Levesque
Sep 29, 2025
JoAnn Cugini Levesque, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away on September 29, 2025, surrounded by her loving family, at the age of 77.
JoAnn was born February 9, 1948, on Staten Island, New York, the daughter of the late Daniel and Marie (née Perosi) Cugini. She was preceded in death by her brother, Christy Cugini, and...
Heidi Jean Ernster
Sep 28, 2025
“One thing you should know, no matter where I go, we’ll always be together.” Winnie the Pooh
Heidi Jean Ernster was born 9/10/1981 and passed away 9/28/2025. Heidi was a born fighter that pushed through multiple health complications throughout her life, she was 44 years old at her time of passing. Heidi was a vibrant, beautiful soul, with a sweet smile...
Mary Rita Hagan
Sep 27, 2025
Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, and Great-Great-Grandmother.
Mary Rita Tucker Hagan was born on September 5, 1930, in Denver, Colorado. She entered into eternal life on September 27, 2025, surrounded by loved ones near and far. She is preceded in death by the love of her life, James Francis Hagan, her husband of 64 years. She is also preceded in death...
Francis Joseph "Frank" Pohs
Sep 26, 2025
Frank Pohs, age 95, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 26, 2025, joining his wife June.
He is survived by his children, Ann Pohs, Michael Pohs (Eileen), Kathleen Morroni (Greg): his grandchildren, Christopher Pohs, Katie Pohs, Lauren Pohs, Patrick Pohs, Megan Pohs, and Mary-Joy Morroni. Frank was preceded in death by his wife June (Penberthy) Pohs, brother Henry Pohs, sister Clara...
Shirley Marie Musselman
Sep 26, 2025
Shirley was born June 9, 1932. She passed peacefully at her home.
When she was eight months old she was adopted by Frank and Sadie Giller. She grew up on the family farm, known as Giller's Pansy Gardens, located at 6290 Tennyson. Helping her father collecting pansy seeds to sell internationally. Shirley acquired her love of pansies and gardening. Her mother...
Ramon Luna Vázquez
Sep 25, 2025
Ramon Luna Vázquez, of Denver, Colorado, entered Eternal Life on September 25th, 2025, at the age of 49 years. He was born on August 13th, 1976, in Mexico City, Mexico to Yolanda Vázquez Garcia and Ramon Luna Gomez.Ramon worked in the waste collection industry for over 30 years. He began his journey at the age of 14 as an orchard...
Lucas J. Hecker
Sep 25, 2025
Lucas Joseph Hecker, age 101, passed peacefully into eternal life, having lived a century marked by grit, grace, and unwavering devotion. Born in a farmhouse, the ninth of ten children to John and Anna Mary Hecker (Herzog) in Park, Kansas, Lucas came of age on a humble farm during the era of the Dust Bowl and the Great Depression, formative...
Lawrence "Larry" Montoya
Sep 24, 2025
Lawrence “Larry” Montoya, 82, of Brighton, Colorado, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2025.
Born in Brighton to Guadalupe and Juanita Montoya, Larry learned early in life that hard work and education was the key to bettering your life. He joined the Air Force at 18 years of age to serve his country for 6 years and to be able to...
Steven Anthony Davis-Randall Jr.
Sep 24, 2025
Steven Anthony Davis-Randall Jr., of Denver, CO, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 24, 2025. He was born on January 14, 1983, in Temple, Texas, as the eldest son of Steven and Annette Davis Sr. As a child, Steven had a deep love for music (especially singing), video games, and spending time outdoors. Many of his happiest childhood memories were...
Eric W. Schultz
Sep 24, 2025
Eric W. Schultz, aged 47, passed away way too soon on September 24, 2025, at a Highlands Ranch Hospital after a battle with cancer. He lived in Thornton, Colorado with his wife Kim.
Eric was born on December 1, 1977, to Dale and Joyce Schultz, in Denver, Colorado. He grew up on his family’s farm in La Junta, Colorado where he...
Martin James Smith
Sep 24, 2025
Martin “Marty” James Smith passed away peacefully on September 24, after a courageous fight with cancer. He spent his final two weeks at home surrounded by his loved ones, grandchildren, and many dear friends. Born on October 19, 1959, Marty lived a life defined by service, loyalty, and love.
At the age of 17, Marty joined the United States Air Force...
Steven "Al" Arguello
Sep 24, 2025
Steven “Al” Arguello, 77 of Littleton, CO passed away on September 24, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones.
Born on September 27, 1947 in Denver Colorado, Al was the beloved, husband, dad, grandpa, brother, uncle and friend who touched many lives with his kindness, generosity, and unwavering spirit. He was known for his sense of humor, lack of judgement towards others,...
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