Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Waltressa Jean Isler

Waltressa Jean Isler

Aug 3, 2025

Waltressa Jean Isler

September 7, 1937 - August 3, 2025

Waltressa Jean Isler of Littleton, Colorado passed away on August 3, 2025, at the age of 87 surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on September 7, 1937 in Moulton, Iowa to Walter and Lois Elliott. Jean moved to Hagerman, New Mexico in 1948 and attended New Mexico A & M...

Doyle Allen Kier

Doyle Allen Kier

Aug 2, 2025

Doyle Allen Kier was born on July 25, 1941 he passed on August 1, 2025. He was the youngest of three brothers born to Earl and Inez Kier, his oldest brother was Darrel (Connie), and twin brother Don (Patti). He was preceded in death by his parents and both brothers and his sister in law Connie. Doyle attended elementary school...

William Foster Welborn

William Foster Welborn

Aug 1, 2025

Born 3-9-1939 in Stringer, Mississippi Died 8-1-25 in Arvada, CO (86)

Bill was full of life, loved to make people laugh, and could be counted on for a joke or two. He was always on the go because he was always outside, weather permitting. He bow hunted during archery season almost every year and pheasant hunted in Kansas several years.

Scarlet was...

Frances Ellen Grigg

Frances Ellen Grigg

Aug 1, 2025

Francie Ellen Grigg age 80 died recently in Denver surrounded by her loved ones. Francie and her twin brother, Forney Junior, were born in Billings MT in 1944. She graduated from Billings Senior High School in 1963. She married her first husband Fred Eggleston in 1967 and soon after moved to Germany where he was stationed as a crewman in...

Louis Paul Flaim

Louis Paul Flaim

Jul 30, 2025

In Loving Memory

Louis Paul Flaim

October 8, 1933 - July 30, 2025

Lou Flaim was an amazing man who touched the lives all who were fortunate enough to meet him.  His Faith, Love of Family, Integrity, Intelligence, Hard Work, and Humor, inspired so many.  His trademark look -- black-rimmed glasses, no-nonsense wardrobe, and warm smile -- remained unchanged throughout his life.

He died,...

Wilma Hodgson

Wilma Hodgson

Jul 30, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved mother Wilma Hodgson on July, 30th, 2025. Born on January 21, 1940, she lived a full life of 85 years as a devoted wife to John Michael Hodgson (deceased October 18, 2005) and mother to seven children. She was blessed with eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren. She was preceded...

Richard H. "Dick" Larson

Richard H. "Dick" Larson

Jul 29, 2025

Richard H. “Dick” Larson passed away peacefully at his home in Henderson, Colorado, on July 29, 2025. He was born on October 23, 1941, in Denver, Colorado, to Irvin and Mary Larson.

Dick is survived by his children: Richard E. (Denise), James (Melanie), Teresa (Michael) Krieger, Monica (Victor) Domenico, and Katrina (Tim) Cassady. He is also survived by his grandchildren: Stephanie...

Susan Irene McDowell

Susan Irene McDowell

Jul 29, 2025

Susan Irene McDowell, age 83, died after a short illness in Aurora, Colorado on July 29, 2025. Susan was born in Philadelphia and graduated from All Catholic West Girl’s High School. She moved to Colorado in 1970 with her husband and her five children. Susan was a homemaker while the children grew up in Lakewood and Aurora. Three months after...

Patrick E. Donahue

Patrick E. Donahue

2025

Patrick E. Donahue passed away peacefully in the company of many family members in July of 2025. He was 85. He was preceded in death by Teresita, his wife of 65 years, and Deanna (or “Dee Dee”), his younger sister.

People remember him as a voracious bookworm, a polyglot, an iconoclast, a peripatetic wanderer, a minister to others, a proud father...

Barbara Thomas

Barbara Thomas

Jul 28, 2025

An obituary for Barbara is not available at this time. Please leave your memories and condolences for the family on the Guestbook below. 

Janice Marie Schlichting

Janice Marie Schlichting

Jul 28, 2025

Jan Marie Schlichting, 88 years old, of Littleton, CO, died on July 28, 2025.

She was born in Fort Dodge, IA in 1937 to Raymond and Lydia Dencklau. Jan was confirmed on May 28, 1950, at St. John's Lutheran Church. She attended Eagle Grove High School before studying nursing at the Lutheran Hospital School of Nursing in Sioux City, IA graduating...

Victoria Katalina Chavez

Victoria Katalina Chavez

Jul 27, 2025

With deep sorrow and abiding love, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, Victoria K. Chavez, who left this world on July 27, 2025, at the age of 80.

Born on June 28, 1945, Vickie was the youngest of eight children to Sostenes Chavez and Catalina Sanchez—immigrants who worked tirelessly in farm labor to give...

Francis Joseph Croteau

Francis Joseph Croteau

Jul 27, 2025

Francis Joseph Croteau passed away peacefully on July 27, 2025. “Frank” was born November 13, 1936, in Belcourt, ND to Henry and Ernestine (LeBrun) Croteau.

Frank left Belcourt to attend the Haskell Institute in Lawrence, KS, now known as Haskell Indian Nations University. He moved to Denver, CO in 1957 where he met the love of his life Benita “Bea” LaPointe....

Sandra Jean Miller

Sandra Jean Miller

Jul 27, 2025

Treasured single mother and beloved Navy veteran, Sandra “Sandy” Jean Miller, born October 28, 1965, crossed the threshold from her earth walk to her divine next chapter on July 27, 2025. If it were up to the will of her soul, her organic body would still be with us, thriving. She is survived by her son, Emmett Jean Miller, her...

Dorothy Mae Cordova

Dorothy Mae Cordova

Jul 27, 2025

With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Dorothy Mae Cordova, who lived a remarkable 90 years. She was born to Horacio Duran and Estella (Romo) on December 17, 1934, in Taos, New Mexico. Dorothy moved to Denver, Colorado, in her teens, where she would eventually build a life filled with love, faith and many treasured memories.

Dorothy...

Gary Lee Walters

Gary Lee Walters

Jul 26, 2025

Gary Lee Walters 75 of Thornton, Colorado passed peacefully at St. Anthony North Hospital in Westminster, Colorado on July 26.2025. Gary was surrounded by loved ones to help him with his journey home.

Gary was born in Riverton, Wyoming on May 1, 1950, to Robert Henry “Lefty” and Alma Walters. The family then moved to Casper, Wyoming in 1961. Gary was...

Wilma Faye (Betts) Fletcher

Wilma Faye (Betts) Fletcher

Jul 25, 2025

Elizabeth, Colorado.  Wilma Faye (Betts) Fletcher, 93, passed away quietly at home July 25, 2025, after a short illness.  She was Born September 23, 1931, at home just outside of Byers, Colorado.  She was the youngest child of Earl and Della Bella (Pickerel) Betts.

Wilma grew up in Byers and graduated from Byers High School.  After she graduated, she moved to...

Camilla Bedinger Williams

Camilla Bedinger Williams

Jul 25, 2025

Camilla B. Williams, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2025, in Arvada, Colorado, at the age of 94.

Camilla was born on March 23, 1931, in Elsberry, Missouri, to Sadie and Francis McCluer. She grew up on a farm and attended school in Elsberry, where her father served first as a teacher and later...

Lucille LaVaughn Hanson

Lucille LaVaughn Hanson

Jul 25, 2025

Lucille LaVaughn (Gettman) Hanson

Lucille Hanson, 95, of Denver, Colorado passed away on July 25, 2025. She was born in Greeley, Colorado on November 9, 1929 to parents Henry and Maria Gettman. She was the last surviving Gettman in a family of 8 children. Lucille married Norman D. Hanson in Greeley, Colorado on September 24, 1959, and they moved to Denver...

Zulema Mary Cordova

Zulema Mary Cordova

Jul 25, 2025

Zulema Mary Cordova, known to family and friends as Zoo, was born on December 21, 1920 in Trinidad, Colorado. She was the second of three children born to Mauro J. and Trinidad Cordova. Her older brother was Alfonso (AC for short), and her younger sister was Dolores (nicknamed Dodo).

Shortly after Zulema's birth the family moved to Aguilar, Colorado, where Zoo...