Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Dave Ross Gonnion
May 9, 2026
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of David (Dave) Ross Gonnion. Dave passed beyond the veil in Denver, Colorado, on May 9th, surrounded by close family. Born into humble beginnings on December 16, 1946, at St. Vincents Hospital in Sioux City, Iowa he grew up in a hardworking family that he often described as “poor but...
Dorothy Chee Lo
May 9, 2026
It is with deep respect and heartfelt sorrow that we announce the passing of Dorothy Chee Lo, a cherished educator whose dedication to primary and elementary education enriched the lives of countless children. Born on January 24, 1981, in Denver, Colorado, Dorothy’s life was a testament to the transformative power of knowledge and compassion.
Dorothy’s academic achievements were distinguished by her...
Carol Ann Lontine
May 9, 2026
Carol Ann Lontine, 82, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2026, in Lone Tree, Colorado, surrounded by her loving children.
Carol Ann Graham was born on December 19, 1943, in Eagle Butte, South Dakota, to Donald Richard Graham and Lottie Belle Jefferson. She was raised in a large and close‑knit family and was one of nine siblings: Sharon Ruddell, Judy Hankin...
Terrell Charles Fridh
May 7, 2026
Terrell “Terry” Charles Fridh, born August 7, 1936, at Epworth Hospital in South Bend, Indiana, passed away on May 7, 2026. He was the beloved son of Carl and Esther Fridh, and is survived by his devoted wife, Janet Fridh, and their son, Eric Fridh.
Terry grew up in South Bend and graduated from Central Senior High School in 1954. He...
Michael Ray Worthey
May 6, 2026
The complete obituary is coming soon.
A Celebration of Life with Air Force Honors will be held at 10:00am on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, in the Horan & McConaty Chapel, 11150 E. Dartmouth Ave., Aurora, CO 80014. All family and friends are welcome to attend.
The celebration of life will be live-streamed, so those unable to attend in person, you can participate...
Jimmy "Joe" Bryant
May 5, 2026
Joe Bryant passed away in his home in Frederick, Colorado on May 5, 2026. He was born on October 13, 1933, in Gastonia, North Carolina to James Albert Bryant and Myrtle Malinda (Parton) Bryant. Raised in the Arlington Mill village, Joe attended local schools and later worked in the mill where his parents also worked.
In 1951, during the Korean conflict,...
Sharon Mae Gurss
May 4, 2026
Sharon was born in Stratton, Colorado, on December 19, 1943, to Harold and Mona Dietz. She died in her home on May 4, 2026, surrounded by her sons and family after suffering from congenital heart failure and kidney failure.
She graduated from Liberty High School in Joes, CO in 1961.
On September 3, 1961, she married Leland Gurss in Kirk, CO. Three...
Emily Ann Gaydeski
May 4, 2026
Emily Ann Gaydeski, 36, died at her home on Monday, May 4, 2026. She was born on September 7, 1989 in Colorado Springs, CO.
Emily is survived by her loving parents, Ann Marie Vose (Jeff) and John Gaydeski (Marcella); her siblings, Joe Gaydeski (Heather), Johnny Gaydeski, Jennifer Gaydeski (Melvin), and Jeanna Finch (Steve); her beloved Yia Yia, Agnes Zefferys, and late...
Donna L. Tiede
May 3, 2026
Donna L. Tiede, 94, passed away in her home on May 3, 2026, in Centennial, Colorado. She was born on December 23, 1931, to Henry and Emelia (Bauder) Stern in Mitchell, South Dakota. On June 30, 1962, she married Wilbert “Will” Tiede in Parkston, South Dakota. Donna was an elementary school teacher her entire career and enjoyed cooking, crafting and,...
Troy Morley
May 3, 2026
Troy Morley, 60, passed away at his home in Highlands Ranch, CO, on May 3, 2026. Troy is survived by his wife, Maureen; his daughter, Kinsey Matetich; his mother, Susan Austin; his sister, Staci Morley-Young and niece, Maureen Martin. He was preceded in death by his father, Gene.
Born on September 8, 1965, in Riverside, CA, Troy pursued his passion for...
Douglas Kenneth McCulloh
May 3, 2026
Douglas Kenneth McCulloh, 87, passed away on May 3, 2026. Born November 10, 1938 in Baltimore, Maryland to Ralph and Anna McCulloh, he was an only child. He grew up in Baltimore and graduated from Loyola University in 1960 before obtaining his masters degree in Physics from the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, IN in 1962. He later...
John McCormick
May 3, 2026
John (Jon) Albert McCormick, 88, of Northglenn, Colorado, passed away on May 3, 2026, surrounded by his four children.
John was born on August 15, 1937, to John H. and Rose Marie (Green) McCormick in New Castle, Pennsylvania. He was preceded in death by his parents and three sisters: Sylvia (Ignasik), Shirley (Tunelius), and June (Miller). He is survived by his...
Charles McDonnell
May 2, 2026
Charley McDonnell, beloved husband, father, grandfather, teacher and friend, passed away Saturday, May 2, 2026. Charley was a second generation Colorado native born in Denver on February 23, 1950. He graduated from Wheat Ridge High School and worked toward his bachelor's degree from Colorado State University while raising his two daughters, Amy and Katy, with his then wife Susan (Hodges)...
Rondell Eugene Pace
May 2, 2026
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Rondell “Ron” Pace, 86, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on May 2, 2026.
Ron was born on February 7, 1940, in Glasgow, Kentucky, to Flavie and Alice Pace. While living in Louisville, Kentucky, he...
Andrew Davis Reid
May 2, 2026
Andrew Davis Reid passed away peacefully at the Collier Hospice Center on May 2, 2026 at the age of 78. He was born in York, Maine to Ralph and Vivien (Davis) Reid.
His mother once described him as a “smiley baby,” because he always seemed so happy and easy to please. That description seemed fitting throughout his life as he took...
Jim Paden
May 2, 2026
Jimmie Lee Paden, known as "Jim", died on May 2,2026, at Collier Hospice. He was born on November 24, 1947, in Denver, Colorado. He graduated from West High School and attended Colorado State University. He went on to work at Martin Marietta, and received his Bachelors Degree in IT from Regis College. He worked as an Network Administrator as well...
Susan Cooper Large
May 1, 2026
Susan Cooper Large, 89, of Lancaster passed away peacefully on May 1, 2026, surrounded by family. Born in York, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Fred N. Cooper and Mary Landis Groff Cooper. A graduate of McCaskey High School, Sue received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology from York College, and served as a social worker for...
Sylvia D. Prowse
May 1, 2026
Sylvia Deborah Prowse, 87, loving wife, sister, aunt, and friend found peace with her Lord and Saviour on May 1, 2026.
Sylvia was born in Flagtown, New Jersey on September 18, 1938, and was the daughter of the late Otto and Anna Spino.
Preceding her in death in addition to her parents were her loving husband Simon Joseph Prowse and her brother...
Guadalupe Torres Cantu
May 1, 2026
Guadalupe Torres Cantu, devoted husband, beloved father, friend.
Born July 23, 1931, passed from this life May 1, 2026.
“Wally” was born in Gonzales Texas, to Fermin Cantu and Julia Torres Cantu. At age 17 Wally enlisted in the Army and served honorably in the Korean War. Wally achieved the rank of Sargent First Class, and was proud of his service to...
Arnold "Arnie" Nick Malsom
May 1, 2026
Arnold “Arnie” Nick Malsom, beloved husband, father, Papa, brother, and friend, passed into eternal life surrounded by the family he cherished. Born June 3, 1953, in Aberdeen, South Dakota, Arnie grew up on a farm outside Hosmer in a bustling German-speaking household of ten children. Life there was simple, rugged, and often hilariously chaotic — the kind of childhood that...
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