Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Philip Gale McMullen
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...
ChampaBen GordhanBhai Patel
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...
Alvina Lujan Crouse
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...
Mary Margaret Gardner
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....
Emma Louise Elsen
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...
Ronald Michaud
Apr 25, 2025
Ronald Alphonse Michaud, 83, of Lakewood, Colorado, died on April 25, 2025. Ron was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut to Louis and Jeanette Michaud on December 18, 1941. He spent his childhood growing up in the Connecticut and Massachusetts area. He went to two different Marist affiliated High Schools in Massachusetts. Upon graduating he worked for a couple different jobs before...
Phillip Ray Penaflor
Apr 25, 2025
Phillip Ray Penaflor, a remarkable soul who brought warmth and joy to everyone around him, left us too soon on April 25, 2025, at the age of 41. Born on May 28, 1983, in Greeley, Colorado, Phillip spent his life spreading love and laughter, leaving an indelible mark on all who knew him.
Living in Thornton, Colorado, Phillip was a devoted...
Martha Joan Betz
Apr 24, 2025
Joan Betz
December 27, 1934 - April 24, 2025
Martha Joan Martin was born and grew up in Denver, Colorado with a younger brother and sister all of whom went to East High School. Her parents, Helen Tanner Martin, a homemaker, and Harold Melville Martin, a civil engineer, moved to Denver from Indiana. Joan - she always preferred Joan as a first...
Dana Lynn Griffiths Henley
Apr 24, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dana Lynn Griffiths Henley, a remarkable woman whose kindness, intellect, and passion for science left a permanent mark on all who knew her. She was not only a devoted wife, step-mother, sister, and friend but also an extraordinary mind who never stopped seeking knowledge.
Her love for science shaped her...
Michelle J. Buss
Apr 23, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, Michelle J. Buss. She passed away peacefully at her home in Denver, Colorado, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and unwavering devotion.
Michelle was the cherished wife of Colonel (Ret.) Robert E. Buss, her husband of over 54 years. Together, they built...
Ruth Ellen Lyon
Apr 23, 2025
Ruth Ellen (Berke) Lyon was born March 29th, 1928 to Otto G. and Lydia (Zeeh) Berke at their farm home, south of Eustis, Nebraska. She was baptized at St. John's Lutheran Church on May 28th, 1928 and confirmed in 1942. She remained in her faith all her life.
Ruth grew up enjoying farm life, attending the rural school close to her...
Katy Siron Rock
Apr 23, 2025
Katy Siron Rock, age 86, died in her home in Denver, Colorado on April 23, 2025. She was born and raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where she grew up with her brother Alvin Hoffmann. She was a graduate of Central High School, Tulsa Oklahoma. She went on to earn a Baccalaureate Degree in Family Relations and Child Development from Oklahoma State...
Steven Bruce Wyatt
Apr 23, 2025
Steve Wyatt passed away on April 23, 2025. Full obituary and service details to follow.
Herbert Howard McKnight
Apr 23, 2025
Herbert Howard McKnight was born in Los Angeles, California to Ralph and Marzette McKnight. His parents divorced in his early years.
In Herb’s early elementary years, his mother married Nels (Pappy) Alberg and they lived in Hollywood Hills. His mother was an RN and his stepdad, a retired fireman. Herb’s formal education was in Hollywood.
Of course, he was introduced to the...
Karin Lea Newman
Apr 23, 2025
Karin Lea Newman, 75, born on February 9th, 1950 to Everett and Ruby Lumpkin, passed away peacefully and comfortably on April 23rd, 2025 with family by her side. She was a graduate of Brush High School.
Karin was survived by her nieces, Bobbi (Keven) Heitschmidt and Buffi (Shawn) Elliott; nephew, Paul Anderson; great nieces, Mandi Welch, Maggi (Chris) Bratton, and Claire...
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