Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Aug 13, 2025

It is with profound sadness and very heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Anna-Sophia Marie Steigerwald. “Sophie” age 20 of Littleton, CO left us far too early on the afternoon of Wednesday, August 13, 2025.

Born on November 26, 2004 in Mount Vernon, Washington, Sophie was a bright, loving and focused young woman whose smile lit up everywhere she...

Aug 12, 2025

Aug 10, 2025

Aug 10, 2025

Marcel Joseph Rakowski Jr. passed away peacefully on August 10, 2025, surrounded by his loving family—just one day shy of what would have been his 95th birthday.

Marcel was born at home on August 11, 1930, to parents, Hattie and Marcel J. Rakowski, Sr. He was a 1948 graduate of Chadsey High School in Detroit, MI. Marcel began his career as...

Aug 9, 2025

Mary Therese Elliott, of Denver, Colorado, passed away August 9, 2025, at the age of 96.

Mary was born on December 4, 1928, to Charles Anderson and Alicia McFadden, in Denver, Colorado. She graduated from St. Mary’s High School, Denver, Colorado, and graduated from Denver University with a bachelor’s degree in business administration.

Mary married Charles Robert (Bob) Elliott, DDS, on July...

Aug 9, 2025

Lucia Papa Wilke, loving wife, cherished mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2025, in Westminster, Colorado. She was 88. Born in Tripoli, Libya on April 25, 1937. She was a housewife and involved in many Italian clubs and functions.

Lucia is survived by her beloved husband, Warren Albert Wilke; her son, Thomas Arthur...

Aug 9, 2025

Gabriel Arthur Sisneros of Denver passed away August 9,2025.

He was born in Mora, New Mexico on June 16,1938 to John Nepomuceno. Sisneros and Flora Martinez. He was married to Obre Sisneros for 65 years.

Gabe graduated from Brighton High School in 1957. He moved to Denver with his lovely bride around 1960 and began to build his life and family.

He worked...

Aug 9, 2025

Patricia M. McMillan, formerly known as Patricia Capra, was born on February 7, 1930, in Denver, Colorado. She passed away at the age of 95 on August 9, 2025, in Wheat Ridge, Colorado.

Patricia's life will be celebrated with a Mass at the Shrine of St. Anne Catholic Church in Arvada, Colorado, on August 27, 2025, starting at 10:00 AM, followed...

Aug 9, 2025

Jack Landess Goodrich, 81, of Castle Pines, Colorado, passed away on August 9, 2025. Born on December 5, 1943, in Buffalo, New York, Jack lived a life filled with purpose, adventure, and unwavering service to others.

Jack earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Zoology from Fresno State College and went on to graduate from the University of the Pacific Dental...

Aug 8, 2025

Robert Dale Siek, 90, of Denver, Colorado, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2025.

Born in 1934, Bob lived a life defined by integrity, dedication, and a genuine kindness that touched everyone he met. Above all, Bob was devoted to his family. He is survived by his children, Robert D. Siek, Jr. (Terri), Cynthia L. Bates (Dennis), and Michael J. Stratton;...

2025

Elizabeth Zele Budd, age 98, died peacefully in her sleep on August 9, 2025 in her home in Centennial, Colorado.

Elizabeth was a graduate of the University of Denver with a Masters in Statistics. One of her many accomplishments was finding a mistake on the statistics CLEP test while sitting for the exam. Elizabeth moved to Denver at age 21 where...

Aug 7, 2025

Myril Alfred Harrison passed away peacefully on August 7, 2025 at the age of 87. He was born October 17, 1937 to Alfred and Dorothy Harrison in Ottawa, Kansas. As a result of frequent hunting and fishing trips with his father and older brother, Armand, Myril developed a deep appreciation for the outdoors. Myril also excelled at woodworking and loved...

Aug 5, 2025

Aug 5, 2025

Barbara Ruth Colligan, cherished mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2025, in Aurora, Colorado. She was 79.

Born in Iowa on October 18, 1945, Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, Opal Wayne and Marie Blodwyn (Evans) Frazer, and siblings Betty Jean Harmsen, Robert Wayne Frazer, and Beverly Fern Frazer.

Barbara earned her Bachelor of...

Aug 5, 2025

Sara Jo Cahill, age 90, of Englewood, Colorado, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2025.

Born on August 31, 1934, in St. Joseph, Missouri, Sara lived a long, loving, and faith-filled life devoted to her family and friends.

Sara graduated from Holy Family High School in Denver. She went on to attend Washburn University in Topeka, Kansas, where she received her Associate...

Aug 5, 2025

Anthony Joseph Spano, 63, of Denver, passed away Tuesday, August 5, 2025.

He is much loved in the community. Rosary will be recited Monday, August 11, 2025, 6 pm and Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, August 12, 2025, 11am. Both will be held at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, 3549 Navajo Street, Denver.

The service is being livestreamed for those...

Aug 5, 2025

2025

In Loving Memory of Dena LeAnn HumistonDena LeAnn Humiston, a radiant soul whose charisma and warmth touched everyone she met, has passed away, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and creativity.Born in Leadville, Colorado—the highest city in the United States—Dena was raised by her loving parents, Lolly and Gary Humiston. From the very beginning, she carried the spirit of...

Aug 4, 2025

Lawrence Patrick O’Connor, 85, of Denver, Colorado, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones after a major fall and a long period of medical challenges.

Born in the Bronx, New York City, on June 13, 1940, Larry lived a full and rich life. He married his loving wife, Joan M (Lucey) O'Connor on October 11,1969. He...

Aug 4, 2025

Arthur R. Savaria Age 89 died in Aurora Colorado on August 4th 2025. He was a graduate of Cole Trade High School in Southbridge in 1954. He went on to serve 2 years in The Army National Guard before enlisting in the Navy. He was stationed on the aircraft carrier, USS Lake Champlain which toured overseas in the Mediterranean. After...