Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

May 2, 2025

Lindy Lou Vizyak, a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2025 at the age of 75. She was born in Pueblo, Colorado on May 19, 1949 to Charles and Edna Berry. Lindy is survived by her devoted husband of 55 years, Joe, her son, Sean and his wife, Karen, and her grandchildren, Katie and Michael.

Lindy...

Apr 30, 2025

(September 21,1931 – April 30, 2025)

Doris Evelyn (Holm) Tuski, age 93, a resident of Westport, WA, died April 30, 2025, in Denver, Colorado.

She is survived by her daughter, Pam Appleyard (Ross) of Denver, Colorado; grandsons Ken Appleyard (Shawna) of Missoula, Montana, Trevor Williams (Faline) of Lakewood Ranch, Florida, Tyler Appleyard (Anna Brolin Clark) of Nälden, Sweden; and great grandchildren Paizley...

Apr 29, 2025

Carol Janet (Priest) LaFaver, age 83, died at the Morning Star Assisted Care Center in Lakewood, Colorado on April 29, 2025. 

Carol was born in Rapid City, South Dakota to Clarence and Norris Priest. The family later located to Casper, Wyoming where she attended Natrona County High School, Casper College, and then went on to the University of Wyoming. Carol joined...

Apr 29, 2025

Roger David Smith, 86, of Highlands Ranch, CO, a man of fervent faith, steady resilience, and unwavering devotion to his family, passed away April 29, 2025 after battling prostate cancer for twelve years. He was born in Ossining, New York, to Gertrude (Webel) Smith and Frederick Arthur Smith. Roger had an older sister, Bette Lou Smith (Tanton), who predeceased him.

Raised...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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....

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...

Apr 28, 2025

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

Apr 25, 2025

Apr 25, 2025

Emma Louise Elsen, known as Louise, 97, of Greenwood Village (formerly Denver), CO, died April 25, 2025. She was born on October 6, 1927 to Elmer and Alice Yonkons in Berlin, WI. She moved to Colorado in 1948 with her parents and sister. Louise married Hans Elsen on January 28, 1956 and they had four children, Ronald (Karin) Elsen, Tim...