Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

May 11, 2024

May 8, 2024

Dr. Rush Barrett Steelman, Sr (affectionately known as “Barry”) was born on January 2, 1936, in Passaic, NJ, to Rush Aaron and Elsie Wills Steelman. Raised in Clifton, NJ, Barry’s upbringing was defined by a strong work ethic and Christian faith, both instilled by his parents. The family spent summers in Beach Haven, NJ, creating cherished memories by the shore....

May 8, 2024

Tula Poggas, age 85, a beloved wife, mother, and Yiayia, died peacefully at home on May 8, 2024.

Tula was born in Pikerni, Greece, on May 12, 1938. She immigrated to Denver with her sister Aristea on May 1, 1960, to join their family. On August 27, 1961, she married John, the love of her life. Together, they built a wonderful...

May 8, 2024

May 7, 2024

Jason Marc DeWitt of Westminster, Colorado, was born on Tuesday, January 3, 1978, in Shreveport, Louisiana.  He passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 in Lafayette, Colorado.  Jason was a devoted husband and father. He enjoyed gaming, cooking, reading, building and painting models; but most of all being with his family.

He graduated from Many High School and Sabine Valley Technical...

May 6, 2024

Joan F. Anderies, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on May 6, 2024, at the age of 89. Born on July 14, 1934, in Denver, Joan spent her entire life in Colorado enjoying its beauty and spirit.  

Joan graduated from St. Joseph’s High School in 1952 and worked for the Denver City and County Municipal Court. Via a...

May 6, 2024

Edward Joel Jacques Jr, of Arvada, Colorado. Known by most as Joey was born May 6, 1987, and passed away May 6th, 2024 with his family by his side. Joey was a devoted husband, father, brother and son.  He was the definition of a family man, putting everyone before himself.

He graduated from Alameda High school in 2005 in Lakewood Co,...

May 6, 2024

Our beloved Molly Austin was called home to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on May 6, 2024. Molly was born on July 27, 2005. Her big sisters, Hailey and Hannah, were so excited to have Molly complete their family. Molly loved and was loved by everyone she met. But her true calling was rescuing animals. Anything with four legs were...

May 6, 2024

Mary passed away, fortified by the sacraments of the Church, on May 6, 2024. She was born to Leon and Mary Catherine (Maloney) Chase in Ft. Riley, Kansas, met her husband, Hugh (deceased), in Denver, Colorado, and was a member of Alcoholics Anonymous for 55 years.

Mary and Hugh raised six children: Hugh, Jr. (Janalee), Michael (Teri), Lou Ann (Peter, deceased),...

May 6, 2024

William Alan Blumberg (Bill), age 75, died in his home in Aurora, Colorado on May 6, 2024 with his wife and son at his side. He died of natural causes losing his battle against metastatic melanoma. 

Bill was born and raised in Chattanooga, Tennessee and graduated from Brainerd High School. He and his brother Al were the first Jewish brothers to...

May 6, 2024

Anita Cvitanovich Smith, 71, passed away from small cell bile duct cancer on May 6th, 2024 at Clermont Park in Denver, CO. Anita was born and raised in Denver, the youngest daughter of Patricia van Almen and Joe Cvitanovich. During her childhood, she performed in USO shows with her sisters and attended North High School, where she starred in the...

May 5, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Randy Koepsell announces his passing on May 5, 2024, surrounded by loving family members. Randy was a vibrant, larger-than-life man who never met a stranger. He was always more than willing to help and mentor others. Randy always made everyone feel special and welcome with his excited hellos and his exuberant...

May 5, 2024

Veronica Sue Ibarra, age 55, devoted mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, and friend departed our world peacefully on May 5, 2024 surrounded by her loving family.

Born on August 26th, 1968, in Sacramento, California, Veronica was born to Susanna Celestina Plasencia and was raised by her mother and stepfather, Angel Plasencia. She lived in Sacramento for 5 years before moving to Boulder,...

May 5, 2024

David (Dave) Patrick Murphy passed away at home in Parker, Colorado, on May 5th, 2024, at the age of 41.  Dave was born on June 17, 1982, to James and Patricia Murphy.   He was the youngest brother of Karen (Jere) Burton and Michael Murphy.  Dave was preceded in passing by his beautiful daughter, Deserai Rose Murphy on November 18,...

May 4, 2024

May 4, 2024

Robert Kevin Allen, affectionately known as Bob, passed away on May 4, 2024, at the age of 65 in Thornton, Colorado. He was born on September 12, 1958, to Ed and Thelma Allen in Denver, Colorado where he lived a simple, loving, family-filled upbringing as the third of five children and the eldest son.  

Bob started his career at Rocky...

May 4, 2024

Chuck Hopwood, a man of strength and skill, passed away on May 4, 2024, Denver, Colorado. Born on October 26, 1945, Chuck's journey was one marked by dedication and valor, traits that defined his very being until the end.Having graduated from East High School, Denver, Colorado in 1963, Chuck married Paula in March of 1969.  In his youth, Chuck answered...

May 3, 2024

Arlinda Sue Munger (nee Butzlaff), 76, of Wiliston, ND, passed away on May 3, 2024, in Highlands Ranch, CO. She was born in Williston, ND to Allen and Verna Mae (Miller) Butzlaff. Arlinda was a loving and caring mother, known for prioritizing her family above all else. She was a consummate prayer warrior and her faith and love for God served...

May 3, 2024

Theodore “Tad” Malwitz, 68, of Highlands Ranch, Colorado passed away on May 3, 2024.  Tad chose to end his ALS journey in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family.Tad was born on December 20, 1955 to Theodore “Ted” and Margaret “Pegi” Malwitz in New Haven, Connecticut.In 1975, Tad met Kaye (Schneider) and they married in 1979, starting their life together. Life...

May 3, 2024

On May 3, 2024, Patricia Agnes Higgins Green passed away following a brief illness.  She was surrounded by family—son John Green, daughters Alice Green and Trish Green and her sons-in-law, Nick White and Jack Fernandez.

Born January 20, 1930, in Newark, New Jersey Patricia led a full and interesting life.  She attended Our Lady of Good Council High School in Newark...