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Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Sami Balestri
Aug 1, 2026
Sami was born on September 12, 1964, in Spring Valley, IL to Richard and Mary (Sammons) Balestri.
She grew up in Granville, IL on the family farm. After graduating Magna Cum Laude from Drake University in Computer Information Systems and Finance, she started her career at the Hallmark Corporate office in Kansas City, MO and retired from the Denver Water Department...
Clayton Dean Yutzy
Jul 30, 2026
Clayton Dean Yutzy, 77, of Littleton, CO, peacefully went home to be with his Lord and Savior on July 30, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.Clayton was born on December 14, 1948, in Hutchinson, Kansas, to Edward and Emma Yutzy. He attended Harmony Grade School and Yoder Grade School before graduating as Salutatorian from Central Christian School in 1966. He...
Cheri Charlotte Cusimano
Jul 30, 2026
Cheri Charlotte Cusimano passed away peacefully on July 30, 2026, in Aurora, Colorado, at the age of 74. Born on April 1, 1952, in Marshfield, Wisconsin, Cheri was the beloved daughter of Harvey and Charlotte Britten, both of whom preceded her in death.
Cheri shared a long and loving partnership with her husband, Russell Cusimano, who survives her. Their enduring bond...
Tammy Sue Hughes
Jul 30, 2026
Tammy Hughes, of Westminster, went to be with her Savior on July 30, 2026. She was 65 years old. Tammy was born May 12, 1961 in Denver, Colorado, to John and Marilyn Huiting. Tammy grew up and attended schools in Westminster, CO.
Tammy was married to Ed Roush and they were blessed with two children, Cassie and Kerwin. On July 9,...
Mary Ellen Mueller
Jul 30, 2026
Mary Ellen was born and raised in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She attended Holy Rosary Catholic school, St. Anthony High school, and St. Catherine College. She received a bachelor’s degree in library science, and worked for the Minneapolis Public Library for a short time.
Mary Ellen married her husband Robert, and they moved to San Diego to start a new life together. After...
Janice "Jan" Hornbuckle
Jul 29, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Janice “Jan” M. Hornbuckle, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Jan was surrounded by her loving family throughout a long and courageous health battle including her final breaths at home on July 29th, 2026.
Born on June 20th, 1949, in Rock Island, Illinois, to Lawrence and Dorothy Wilde,...
Hazel Kinzer
Jul 28, 2026
Hazel Susan Durham Kinzer died in her home on July 28, 2026, at the age of 87. She was under the care of Denver Hospice and had experienced multiple organ failures. She was born on May 26, 1939, in Pennsylvania. After graduating from Millersville University in 1960 with a degree in education, she married George Kinzer, her spouse of 66...
Terry Ann Hand
Jul 27, 2026
Teresa Ann Hand, or "Terry" as she was known for most of her life, passed away July 27th, 2026 in Aurora, Colorado.
Terry was born on January 4, 1950 in Denver, Colorado to William and Sadie Hand. She was the second of six children. She lived most of her life in Colorado and had a great love for the Centennial State....
Larry Brent Snapp
Jul 27, 2026
Larry Brent Snapp passed away peacefully on July 27, 2026, in Aurora, Colorado, beside his wife Carma Snapp, the love of his life.
Larry spent his entire life investing in people. Whether he was encouraging a friend over coffee, counseling someone through a difficult season, helping a neighbor, or teaching Scripture, he gave people his time, his attention, and his heart....
Pete Moutzouris
Jul 27, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Pete Moutzouris (November 15, 1947-July 27, 2026) at the age of 79.
Pete is survived by his two sons John (Jackie) Moutzouris, Ted (Fotini) Moutzouris. His five grandchildren; Penelope, Zoe, Mila, Panagiotis and Leonidas. His sister Pota Booras in Denver and his brother Konstantinos (Georgia) Moutzouris in Greece....
Wade David Warthen
Jul 26, 2026
Wade David Warthen, 59, of Littleton, CO passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family on Sunday, July 26, 2026.
Wade was from Illinois and lived in Joliet and Kewanee during his childhood. While attending Kewanee High School, he had the opportunity to live in Switzerland as an exchange student through AFS, serve as president of the science and AFS...
Gregory Paul Francis
Jul 26, 2026
Greg(ory) Paul Francis passed away at home on the evening of July 26, 2026, surrounded by those closest to him. After a short but courageous battle, Greg is now at peace.
The world became a brighter place on August 4, 1976, when Greg was born to his parents, Jim and Melodie, and welcomed home by big brother Jared. When little brother...
Anna Garza
Jul 26, 2026
Anna Garza, beloved partner and sister, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2026 in Commerce City. She was 71 years old. Anna was born on January 30, 1955, in Robstown, Texas, to the late Jose and Rumalda (Rosalez) Garza. She grew up and attended schools in Texas and Colorado. Anna worked at Condor Snacks as a forklift operator for most...
Dolores "Cathy" Catalina Lopez
Jul 25, 2026
Dolores Catalina Lopez, age 87, Denver, Colorado passed away peacefully on July 25th 2026. Born in Model, Colorado. Moved to Denver where she met her husband Robert Lopez. They were married in September 1957 at Sacred Heart Church in Denver, CO. They were married for 36 years before Robert’s passing. She preferred to be called Cathy.
Cathy was preceded in death...
Alvin Lewis Thompson
Jul 25, 2026
Alvin Lewis Thompson, 85, passed away peacefully at approximately 5:45 a.m. on July 25, 2026, following a long and courageous journey with frontotemporal dementia.
Alvin was born on May 1, 1941, to Oscar Thompson and Rhoda Brandon. He attended Theodore Roosevelt Senior High School, where he was a leader in ROTC and distinguished himself as a talented basketball player. This passion...
Carol Ann Regier
Jul 25, 2026
Carol Ann (Krause) Regier was born on July 2,1939 to Theodore and Anna (Fedrau) Krause in Reedley, seven miles from the family farm in Dinuba in the San Joaquin Valley of California. She was the second child in the family, following older brother Ted, younger sister Rhoda, and younger brother Richard. She grew up on a beautiful farm of grapes,...
Robert Lyle Albin
Jul 23, 2026
Robert Lyle Albin, of Denver, Colorado, passed away on July 23, 2026, at the age of 85. Born on January 14, 1941, in El Centro, California, Bob spent his early years in rural Missouri and attended high school in the small town of Clinton.
Determined and hardworking from a young age, Bob paid his own way through college over seven years,...
Vincent John Brush
Jul 23, 2026
Vincent (Vince) Brush passed away the 23rd day of July 2026. He was born November 22, 1960, in Baltimore, Maryland, to Elizabeth and Leonard Brush. Vince is survived by Jackson Brush and Colton Brush (sons); Tamara Brush Combs, Kathi Hodgson, and Vicki Brewer (sisters), and Jennifer Brush Rawley, Jessica Yazdi (nieces), Justin Brewer, CJ Brush, Andy Combs, and Matthew Brewer...
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