Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
John Robert Fryar
Jul 19, 2026
Longtime Colorado newspaper reporter John Fryar died early Sunday, July 19, 2026, at Berkley Manor in Denver. From there, he was constantly connected to friends, colleagues and relatives via daily Facebook expressions. John was comforted in his final weeks and days by visits from and constant prayers of his family.
John Robert Fryar was born on May 16, 1946, in Stratton,...
Lorraine Marie Niemi
Jul 17, 2026
Lorraine Mars was born on August 17, 1937, in Calumet, MI. She moved to Detroit after high school to pursue a career in administrative services, in which she had a long, successful career with a variety of prestigious companies. While in Detroit, she met, and in 1959, married Arne Niemi. After their first two children were born they moved to...
Kirtley "Kirt" Othello Madsen
Jul 16, 2026
Kirtley Othello Madsen passed away on July 16, 2026, in Littleton, Colorado. He was nearly 84 years young, and was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, stepfather, stepgrandfather, brother, uncle, and friend.
Kirt was born in the small town of Salina, Utah, on August 4, 1942, to Henry Othello and Lawrean Jensen Madsen. A proud Sevier County boy, he spent his youth...
Richard Alan Jagodzinski
Jul 15, 2026
Live by living! Richard “Rick” Alan Jagodzinski, age 69, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at home in Littleton, CO on July 15, 2026. Rick is survived by his wife, Patricia “Patty”, and his two sons, Patrick of Littleton, CO, and Connor of Cape Girardeau, MO. He is also survived by 4 brothers, 2 sisters, 4 sisters-in-law, multiple nieces,...
Angelina Schultz
Jul 15, 2026
Beloved mother, Angie Schultz, passed away peacefully on July 15th 2026 at the age of 62. She was the heart of our family and a true source of endless love, laughter, and strength.
Born and raised in Denver, Colorado, Angie was known for her incredible will and strength. She found her greatest joy in the simple things in life, especially her...
Shawn Timmothy Lopez
Jul 14, 2026
Shawn Timmothy Lopez, 48, passed away at his home in Littleton, Colorado, with his beloved wife by his side.
He is survived by his loving wife, Desiree; his daughters, Julissa, Aliccia, and Senia; his sons, Carlito and Antonio; and his four cherished grandchildren, all of whom brought him immense joy.
Shawn had a passion for car shows and lowriders. Whenever he spotted...
Douglas Grant Solt
Jul 13, 2026
Douglas Grant Solt, 92, passed away on July 13, 2026. He was born on December 6, 1933, in Jermyn, Pennsylvania, to Clarence and Thelma Solt. Doug grew up across the street from his grandparents and his uncles, John and Chester, where he spent much of his childhood helping with farming, chores, and milking cows. As he grew older, he worked...
Margaret "Peggy" Ferguson
Jul 13, 2026
Margaret “Peggy” Elizabeth Ferguson, 94, recently of Lakewood, Colorado, and formerly of Hernando, Florida, passed away on July 13, 2026, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She lived a long and full life marked by kindness, humor, strength, and a deep love for the people around her.
Born in 1931, in Cranleigh, Surrey, England, Margaret was the daughter of Ruth...
Nancy Jane Baller
Jul 12, 2026
Nancy Jane Bray Baller, 84, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2026, surrounded by the love of her husband, Charles, and their children at her home in Castle Pines, Colorado.
During her distinguished teaching career in Colorado and Iowa, Nancy touched and enriched the lives of thousands of elementary schoolchildren. A gifted, dedicated, and deeply loved educator, she spent 32 years...
Christopher Robert Henderson
Jul 12, 2026
Christopher Robert Henderson, age 56, was born and raised in Colorado. Born November 26, 1969 and passed away July 12, 2026.
The last school he attended was the University of Nebraska Kearney, where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Aviation Comprehensive. He worked for American Airlines for the last 26 years, with his last position being Compliance Coordinator.
Chris valued Family, Friends...
Stephen Andrew Rangel
Jul 12, 2026
Stephen Andrew Rangel, 62, died unexpectedly at his home on the morning of July 12, 2026 in Conifer, Colorado.
He was born in Denver on June 5th, 1964 to Shirley and Robert Rangel. Steve graduated from Thornton High School before going on to study political science at the University of Colorado Boulder, graduating in 1986. His military career began with Air...
James "Jim" Bowman
Jul 12, 2026
James Dale (Jim) Bowman, 83, joined our Lord on July 12th, 2026. Jim was born in Baltimore, Maryland on October 15, 1942 to Walter Samuel Bowman and Ruth (Houtz) Bowman. Jim attended technical school that gave him the opportunity to work for Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab in Maryland as a precision sheet metal mechanic for many years. Jim enjoyed many...
Kay Eileen Long
Jul 12, 2026
Kay was born in Madrid, Nebraska and until the age of 10 lived on a ranch with no electricity. The family settled in Wauneta, Nebraska. Kay attended boarding school from the age of 14 at St. Patrick's Academy in Sidney, NE which she had very fond memories of. After graduation in 1953, she moved to Denver where she went to...
Judith Ann "Judy" Holladay
Jul 11, 2026
Judith Ann Holladay, lovingly known as Judy to her family and friends, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2026, at Pine Grove Crossing in Parker, Colorado, after a long and courageous battle with dementia. She was 77 years old. Surrounded by the love of her family, Judy left this world knowing she was deeply cherished.
Judy was born on January 5,...
Aristide J. Nasious
Jul 11, 2026
Arístides "Art" Nasious, a man defined by courage, enterprise, and a deep devotion to family and community, passed away peacefully.
His monumental journey began as a young man when he immigrated to the United States from his birthplace in Lithovounia, Tripoli, Greece, alongside his beloved brother, Gus. Traveling directly to Salida, Colorado, they were welcomed and nurtured by their aunt and...
Amy Lea Evans
Jul 10, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Amy Lea Evans. At the age of 47, Amy left this world peacefully on July 10, 2026, at Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital in Lakewood, Colorado, surrounded by the warmth and love of her family.
Amy was the daughter of Nancy Alexander and Neal Von Ahsen. Those who knew Amy will...
Doris Elaine Kirkpatrick
Jul 10, 2026
With profound sadness and deep gratitude for a life well lived, we announce the passing of Doris Elaine (Schramek) Kirkpatrick, 75, of Brighton, CO, who passed away peacefully on July 10, 2026. Doris was born on January 27, 1951, in Hemingford, NE, the youngest daughter of Joseph and Mabel (Fendrich) Schramek.
She grew up on a farm near Hemingford, NE, and...
Barbara Ritz
2026
Mom was born in Trinidad, CO, to Agnes (Peggy) and Francis O’Rourke. She grew up in Walsenburg, CO, alongside her older sister, Agnes, and younger sister, Mary. After graduating from St. Mary’s High School, she attended Mount Saint Scholastica College in Atchison, Kansas, where she earned her degree in Biology. She then worked as a medical technologist at the State...
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