Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Anita Joy Ryan
Feb 22, 2026
Anita Joy Ryan, 89, died Feb. 22, 2026, surrounded by several of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was born on Oct. 31, 1936, in Grand Island, Nebraska, to Mike and Irene Krohn. She graduated from Grand Island Senior High School in 1954 and attended Midland College, where she began a lifelong career and passion for educating young minds.
She married...
Richard Brian Corpuz
Feb 22, 2026
Richard Corpuz, age 63, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2026.
Richard found joy in the simple things he loved most - sports, music, and time spent outdoors. He was an avid sports fan who always seemed to know the latest news and stats, and music was a constant companion in his life. His collection reflected a wide range of tastes,...
Joel Adrian Moritz
Feb 20, 2026
Joel Adrian Moritz was born in North Dakota to Harvey and Hazel Moritz. He attended college and law school at the University of North Dakota. After earning his law degree in 1979 he moved to Colorado to begin practicing law where he practiced for 43 years, building multiple businesses during that time.
He was an intentionally present and supportive father always...
Ben Jenkins
Feb 19, 2026
There are some people who bring a light so great to the world, after they have left this life, the light remains.
Our beloved Ben always cared more about others than he did for himself. Typical of most parents, we would give him new clothes at Christmas, well aware of the fact that he would likely give them away to others...
Catherine Marie Westlake
Feb 18, 2026
Catherine Marie Westlake, age 93, of Denver, Colorado, passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 18, 2026. She was born on October 6, 1932, in Shortsville, New York.
Catherine was a devoted Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband of 38 years, John (Jack) Westlake; her parents Patrick (Paddy) and Catherine (Kate) Tierney; and...
Sean Brady McNeill
Feb 17, 2026
Sean Brady McNeill passed away on February 17, 2026, in Vail, Colorado.
Born on February 14, 1979, Sean was a proud graduate of the University of Colorado Boulder. He went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Economics through the Leeds School of Business. Intelligent, analytical, and endlessly curious, Sean had a mind that loved solving problems...
Andy Pietrzyk
Feb 17, 2026
Andrew "Andy" John Pietrzyk, age 62, passed away February 17, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on August 27, 1963, to Joseph and Josephine Pietrzyk, Andy was known for his humor, generosity, and faith. Andy was a graduate of Machebeuf High School and proceeded to attend the University of Colorado and earned a Bachelor of Economics in 1988. He later...
Ronald Dale Ellis
Feb 17, 2026
Ronald Dale Ellis—Ron, 66, of Littleton, Colorado, passed away February 17, 2026, after enduring the effects of ALS (Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) for about 2 years. Ron was born in Butler, Missouri and grew up in Harrisonville, Missouri.
Ron spent 21 years in various roles of sales and marketing in the electronics manufacturing industry, with the first two years in Kansas City...
John Patrick Farrell
Feb 17, 2026
John Patrick Farrell was born February 5, 1938 in Newton, Iowa to Francis Leo Farrell and Mary Elizabeth Nolan. Shortly they moved to Stuart, Iowa. John graduated from Stuart High School and attended St Louis University for one year then transferred to Iowa University from where he graduated with a degree in Business.
He went to work for the state of...
Ronnie Dean Davis
Feb 16, 2026
RONNIE DAVIS WAS BORN ON JULY 26,1947 IN BOGULUSA, LOUISIANA TO BEATRICE COWAN. HE PASSED THIS LIFE ON FEBRUARY I6, 2026.HE WAS EDUCATED IN THE DENVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS, WHERE HE ATTENDED MITCHELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, COLE JR. HIGH SCHOOL, AND GRADUATED FROM MANUAL HIGH SCHOOL IN 1966. RONNIE ENJOYED A VARIETY OF SPORTS, BUT MOSTLY HE LOVED BASKETBALL.HE ATTENDED WESTERN STATE...
Dennis Ring
Feb 16, 2026
Dennis “Denny” Ring, age 77, passed away on February 16, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Denver, Denny spent much of his life working for the railroad. He proudly served his country after being drafted into the Vietnam War.
Above all, Denny was a family man. He was a proud and devoted dad, grandpa, and great-grandpa. He had a deep...
Obre Virginia Sisneros
Feb 16, 2026
Obre Virginia Sisneros (Abselia Afreciano DeHerrra), a beloved mother and grandmother, peacefully passed away on February 16, 2026, at her home in Denver, Colorado, at the age of 84. Born on February 28, 1941, in Costilla, New Mexico, Obre was the daughter of Frank and Anna DeHerrera. She spent her first six years with her eight siblings in Costilla where...
Anna Bell Zimmerman
Feb 16, 2026
Anna Bell Zimmerman passed away peacefully in her home at age 100 on February 16, 2026. She was born on November 8th, 1925 in Meadow, Texas to parents Leslie and Audrey Brooks. She was one of 5 children. Her siblings were Jesse and Bessie (twins), Robert (Corky) and Walter. She and her sister Bessie moved to the Denver area in...
Bonnie Bernice Vecchiarelli
Feb 15, 2026
Bonnie Bernice Vecchiarelli passed away at age 85 on February 15, 2026 surrounded by family.
Born on October 29, 1940 to Glen and Dolly Barclay in Wheatridge, Colorado, Bonnie B, as her dad always called her, grew up in Wheatridge with her parents and younger brother, Tom. She would go on to marry her high school sweetheart, Jim Ryall, at age...
Ysidoro "Isy" Jaramillo
Feb 15, 2026
Ysidoro "Isy" Jaramillo was born to his parents Eladio and Pauline Jaramillo on October 8, 1954 in Denver, Colorado. He was raised with his siblings, Michael, Eladio "Manuel", and Robert.
Isy was educated through Denver Public Schools where he established his life's blue print. He furthered his education by attending Print School where he developed additional skills. Through out his career,...
Jerry Ellen Koelmel
Feb 15, 2026
Jerry Ellen Koelmel, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on the morning of February 15, 2026. Born on October 28, 1945, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Jerry lived a life defined by kindness, generosity, and a deep commitment to helping others.
Jerry was a talented and dedicated seamstress. She poured love into every stitch, whether she was creating something...
Pamela "Pam" Suzanne Trussell Quam
Feb 15, 2026
Pamela “Pam” Suzanne Trussell Quam, 69, died peacefully surrounded by her family on February 15, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. She was born on July 23, 1956 to Howard Marshall Trussell Sr. and Louise Thrall Trussell in Washington, D.C. Pam grew up in Alexandria, VA and Bethesda, MD. She and her brother, Howard, moved with their parents to Okinawa, where she...
David "Dave" Louis DeLuzio
Feb 15, 2026
David Louis DeLuzio age 84 of Thornton, Colorado passed away peacefully on February 15, 2026. David was educated through Adams County Public Schools where he attended and graduated from Westminster High School.
David served a lifetime in public service. He dedicated 22 years to the Adams County Sheriff’s office where he retired as a Lieutenant. During his free time, David enjoyed...
Col. John J. "Jim" Maloney
Feb 14, 2026
John "Jim" James Maloney, aged 84, passed away at his home in Parker, CO, surrounded by family on February 14, 2026. Born in Troy, NY, to John and Dorothy (Gentile) Maloney, he grew up in Waterford, NY, and graduated from Keveny Memorial Academy in 1959. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Siena College in 1961 before joining the Air Force,...
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