Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Travis Leeroy Bond
2025
Travis Leeroy Bond, age 26, passed away leaving behind a family who loved him deeply and a life marked by dedication, hard work, and devotion to his children.
Travis was a graduate of Eaglecrest High School, where he distinguished himself by lettering in both wrestling and cross country. At the age of 14, he achieved the rank of Eagle Scout, a...
Jara Dee Feagans
Dec 23, 2025
Jara Dee (Palmgren) Feagans was born March 8th, 1949. She had reached the age of 76 when she peacefully passed on December 23rd, 2025, after suffering dementia. She was born to Virgil and Ellen Palmgren, as their 5th child of 7, in the San Luis Valley where she spent her childhood and college years. Jara grew up on the family...
Terri M. (Gioia) Gehler
Dec 23, 2025
Terri M. (Gioia) Gehler of Aurora, Colorado, peacefully passed away on December 23, 2025, at the age of 88 years. Terri was born on March 31, 1937, in New Britain, Connecticut to Catello and Marie Gioia.
From a young age, Terri strived to be successful in life. She was an exceptional student and hard-working in all her endeavors. She graduated from...
Carolyn Marie Clark
Dec 21, 2025
Carolyn (Carol) Marie Baumann Clark, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, educator, and lifelong learner, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of determination, compassion, and love.
Carol was born on June 2, 1941, to Karl and Cora Baumann near Lemoyne on her parents’ cattle ranch. She began her education in a one-room schoolhouse in Lemoyne before attending Ogallala High School, where...
Christopher Lee Samson
Dec 21, 2025
Christopher (Chris) Lee Samson, beloved son and father, passed away unexpectedly at home on December 21, 2025. Chris was born on February 24, 1974, in Aurora Colorado. He graduated from Rangeview High School in Aurora and attended classes at Red Rocks Community College. His passion for bicycles led him to working at and managing bicycle shops in both Aurora and...
Bryan James Beard
Dec 21, 2025
It is with a heavy heart that we share the news that our beloved son, brother, and friend, Bryan Beard, passed away suddenly on December 21, 2025, from a heart attack.
Bryan was one of a kind—his infectious charisma drew people in instantly, and his sharp but playful humor could light up any room and make anyone laugh. He had a...
John "Jack" William Bettinger
2025
John ‘Jack’ William Bettinger, age 85, passed away suddenly in Littleton, Colorado on December 20, 2025. He was a native of Colorado, growing up in south Denver, the fourth of five children. Jack was a graduate of Mullen High School. In his early career he worked for Johnson Control. He was the Team Leader for Mettler-Toledo Scale, where he worked...
Gloria Angelina Espinosa
Dec 20, 2025
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Cathy Ann Rubin
Dec 20, 2025
Cathy Ann Rubin, 77, passed away on December 20, 2025.
She was the beloved sister of Linda Royer, aunt of Charlotte and Raechel Royer and proud great aunt of Cayde Hadley.
She loved books, music, spaghetti, pineapple upside down cake, and more importantly sailboats and her treasured companion, Camille.
She graduated from Colorado State University and the University of Northern Colorado. She taught...
Michele Denise Moore
Dec 20, 2025
Michele Denise Moore, 72, of Aurora, Colorado, passed away peacefully in her home on December 20th after a hard-fought battle with cancer.
In lieu of gifts or flowers, the family has requested donations be directed to a charity of your choosing or by purchasing a memorial tree in Michele’s honor.
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JoAnn Carol Hansen
Dec 19, 2025
JoAnn Carol Hansen passed away peacefully at home on December 19th, 2025. Born on September 17th, 1940, in Sterling Colorado to Ted and Ann (Stertz) Ruf, JoAnn lived a life marked by strength, independence, and an unmistakable spirit.
JoAnn’s early years were spent attending Trinity Lutheran Schools and participating in the 4-H program. In 1951 at the age of 10, JoAnn...
Harold Robert "Mac" MacFarlane
Dec 19, 2025
Harold Robert "Mac" MacFarlane, 79, of Wheat Ridge, passed away December 19, 2025. He is survived by his loving wife, Eloida. Prayer Service will be held Monday, January 12, 2026, 10:30am, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood. Committal following service at 1:30pm, Fort Logan National Cemetery.
Darrell Herman Hoffman
Dec 19, 2025
Darrell H. Hoffman, 75, died Friday December 19th, 2025, at AdventHealth in Littleton, CO.
Darrell is survived by his brother Roger Hoffman of Aurora, and sister Ronda (Dave) Bowen of Lochbuie; nieces and nephews: Terry (Delia) Hoffman, Mike (Jennifer) Hoffman, Janna Thornhill (Marc Sinclair), Justin (Keema) Bowen, and Cody (Sarah) Bowen.
Darrell was predeceased by his parents Herman and Dorothy Hoffman, and...
Joel Howard LeRoy Humphrey
Dec 19, 2025
Joel Howard LeRoy Humphrey, age 75, passed away peacefully Friday morning, December 19, 2025. He was born February 10, 1950, in Denver, Colorado, the eldest son of the late Roy and Hildreth Humphrey.
He attended Denver South High School. Joel proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam era and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Metropolitan State...
DeNell Jeris Haines
Dec 18, 2025
DeNell Jeris (Skow) Haines passed away on December 18, 2025, in Golden, Colorado at the age of 78 from complications of Dementia.
She was born in Great Falls, Montana in 1947 to William Skow and WillaDean Costner Skow. The family later moved to the Corbett-Springdale area where DeNell went to grade school and graduated from Corbett High School in 1965. She...
Wade Calvin Jones
Dec 17, 2025
Wade Calvin Jones, beloved father, grandfather, and friend, peacefully passed away surrounded by family at the age of 93.
Born in Bellevue, Pennsylvania, Wade was the youngest of five children of Chester Daniel Jones Sr. and Jane Orr Green. He grew up alongside siblings Chester Daniel Jones Jr., Curtis Edison Jones, Gladys Audrey Jones (Phillips), and Janet Lois Jones (McNall).
A gifted...
Claudia Elaine Humbargar
Dec 17, 2025
Claudia Elaine Humbargar, age 68, died peacefully in her sleep during the early morning hours of December 17, 2025, in Denver, Colorado.
Claudia was born on July 12, 1957, in Elma, Iowa, the oldest of five siblings. Raised on a farm, she developed a lifelong love of animals, gardening, and the simple beauty of nature. She graduated from Crestwood High School...
Patricia "Pat" Lundstrom Bjorndal
Dec 16, 2025
A.V. Patricia Lundstrom Bjorndal December 28, 1931 – December 16, 2025
Patricia “Pat” Lundstrom Bjorndal, born December 28, 1931, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Earnest and Marion Lundstrom, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 16, 2025.
Pat graduated from Rowland Hall, where she excelled in musical arts. Following high school, she worked as a flight attendant for Western Airlines, an experience...
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