Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Barbara Joan Spath
May 6, 2025
Barbara Joan Spath, a woman whose nurturing spirit and boundless love touched the lives of all who knew her, passed away on May 6, 2025. Born on March 4, 1943, in Denver, Colorado, Barb was the first child of Tim and Birtus Cox.
She grew up in south Denver, and in June 1961, shortly after graduating from South High School, married...
Darlene Joann Kloberdance
2025
It is with deep love and sorrow that we announce the passing of Darlene Joann Kloberdance, age 88, of Arvada, Colorado, on May 4, 2025.
She is survived by her devoted husband, Courtland John Kloberdance, and her beloved children: Terri (Mike) Fabrizio, Jean (Scott) Lange, Courtland (Debbie) Kloberdance, Dawn Feland, and Amber Surratt-Eller.
Darlene was a proud grandmother to Jill (Jim) Cruickshank,...
Jane Ann Hoeft
May 3, 2025
Beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend, Jane Ann Hoeft was called to heaven on May 3, 2025, at the age of 88, in Colorado after a hard-fought battle with breast cancer.
Born in Stewartville, Minnesota, on April 11, 1937, Jane was the cherished daughter of James and Ruth Andreasen. Her early years in southern Minnesota were marked by a deep...
Lindy Lou Vizyak
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...
David Draughon
2025
In Loving Memory of David Draughon
David peacefully passed away in his favorite seat at his daughter's home in Commerce City, CO. He and his wife of 55 years, Christy, were visiting family and had planned to finalize their healthcare and life arrangements before relocating to their new home in Oxford, MS. Although they didn’t reach that goal, the silver lining...
Mary J. Long
Apr 30, 2025
Mary Long fell asleep in the Lord on April 30, 2025. She will be laid to rest with her late husband in Black Hills National Cemetery, in South Dakota.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Mary's name to St. Catherine Greek Orthodox Church
Doris Evelyn Tuski
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...
Sandra Van Cleave
Apr 29, 2025
Sandra “Sandy” Van Cleave, age 74, died on April 29, 2025. She was a graduate of Wheat Ridge High School, after graduating she married Tom Van Cleave.
She started working at King Soopers in the early 80’s, and worked several positions, mostly as a cashier, then retired after 20+ years. She was an avid crafter, anything that caught her eye or...
Carol Janet LaFaver
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...
Roger David Smith
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...
Charles Edwin Stark Jr.
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...
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...
Arlene M. Dynes
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...
Robert David Bohan
Apr 28, 2025
Robert "Bob" David Bohan, age 87, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2025. Born on March 22, 1938, in Akron, Ohio, Bob was the son of the late James C. Bohan and Virginia Egan Bohan.
Bob was a proud high school graduate of Western Reserve Academy in Hudson, Ohio, and went on to attend Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Virginia,...
Elizabeth Paulino
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...
Margaret K. Moschenross
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....
Sharon Marie Cherry
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....
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