Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Carol Ann Morris
Jun 1, 2026
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A Celebration of Life will be held 4pm, Monday, June 8, 2026 at Governors Ranch Clubhouse in Littleton.
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Argirios S. Kamilatos
May 31, 2026
Today, our world has changed with the unexpected loss of a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Arigrios “Eddie” Kamilatos, age 71, of Aurora, Colorado. Born in Lourdata, Kefallonia, Greece, Eddie later made his home in Aurora, where he passed away surrounded by the love of his family.
Eddie was the most loving husband, father, and grandfather anyone could ever ask for....
Guy "Kelly" Housewert
May 28, 2026
Guy Kelly Housewert, known as Kelly to many passed away on May 28, 2026 at Swedish Hospital of cancer. He was not alone; sister Bette Jo and friend Shirlee were with him as he passed.
Kelly just had his 76th birthday on May 16th, 2026 He was born on May 16th, 1950 in Sycamore, Illinois to Nancy Jane Duncan Housewert and...
Douglas Carl Kempfer
May 26, 2026
Douglas Carl Kempfer, 85, of Westminster, Colorado passed away at home on May 26, 2026. Doug was born in St. Louis, Missouri on October 4, 1940 to Milton (Tubby) and Dorothy Kempfer who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by son Ric, younger brother Kenny, and in-laws Polly and Roy Hornburg. Doug is survived by his...
Donna Sue Kelley Palmer
May 25, 2026
Donna Sue Kelley Palmer, lovingly known as “Nonna” to her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2026, surrounded by the love of her husband and family. She was just weeks shy of celebrating her 90th birthday.
Donna was born on June 13, 1936, in Arvada to Myron Ellis Kelley and Georgia Elsie May Kelley. She graduated from...
Elizabeth Diane Quinones-Vargas
May 24, 2026
Elizabeth Diane Quinones-Vargas, age 65, of Denver, Colorado, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2026.
Elizabeth was born on July 30, 1960, in Denver, Colorado, to Rudolph Ornelas and Phyllis Montoya. She was known for her generosity, kind heart, and willingness to help anyone in need. If she had something to give, she gave it freely. Her love for family and...
Judith "Judy" Anne Ruzicka
2026
Judith “Judy” Anne Ruzicka passed away peacefully at the age of 91.
Judy was raised in Elm Grove, Wisconsin, alongside her sister Colette “Bunny”. She graduated from Pius XI High School and later earned her nursing degree from Marquette University in 1957.
Judy married her high school sweetheart, Ralph Ruzicka, and together they moved to Boulder, Colorado, where they built a beautiful...
Frances C. Campbell
May 24, 2026
Frances C. Campbell, age 88, passed away peacefully at her home on May 24th, 2026, surrounded by loved ones.
Fran was born in Denver, CO in 1937 and raised in the area. In 1953, at the age of 16, she meets the love of her life, John Campbell Sr. and their love story began.
Fran married in 1954 and started her journey...
Bernard "Joe" Joseph Musso, Jr.
May 24, 2026
Bernard “Joe” Joseph Musso, Jr., 76, of Castle Rock, Colorado, passed away peacefully on Memorial Day weekend, May 24, 2026, at his son’s home, surrounded by his family. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, servant, and friend.
Joe was born on March 3, 1950, in Lubbock, Texas, to Joyce and Bernard Musso, and spent his formative years in Pueblo, Colorado....
Blaine Haskell - The Silver Fox
May 24, 2026
Blaine Charley Haskell - The Silver Fox, was born in Hailey, Idaho in the Fox building hospital on Christmas Eve 1944. He has an older brother, Dean, who is almost 14 years older. He was a Christmas miracle baby and his parents loved and doted on him every minute. He grew up in Carey, Idaho (a town of about 200...
Florence Zang
May 22, 2026
Florence (Carlson) Zang, age 99, peacefully went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on May 22, 2026.
Florence grew up in Nebraska and later made her home in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, where she enjoyed many happy years, wintering in Tucson, Arizona. In later years, she moved to Greenwood Village, Colorado. She married Harold “Pete” Carlson in 1947,...
Quianna Reigh Camire
May 22, 2026
Quianna Reigh Camire, “Pigeon”
Born in Layton, Utah, on January 17, 2006, Quianna Reigh Camire—known over the years as “Pigeon,” “Ace,” and “13”—earned her wings in the quiet hours of May 22, 2026. While the official cause remains unknown, pregnancy complications are suspected. In every season of her life, Quianna moved with promise, mischief, tenderness, and a fearless curiosity that drew...
Philip Joseph Auriemma, Sr.
May 22, 2026
Philip Joseph Auriemma Sr., 84, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2026, in Denver, Colorado.
Born on June 23, 1941, in Chicago, Illinois, Phil grew up in “the city” and graduated from Corpus Christi High School after a brief period of attendance at Chicago’s S.V.D. Seminary. He then proudly served in the United States Army from 1962 to 1965, an experience...
Cuong Hong Lam
May 22, 2026
January 1, 1963 - May 22, 2026
Cuong Hong Lam, 63, was born on January 1st, 1963, in Saigon, Vietnam, and passed away peacefully on May 22nd, 2026, in Aurora, Colorado.
He was a loving husband, father, son, brother, and friend — but most importantly, the world’s biggest Dallas Cowboys fan. He rarely missed a football game. Win or lose, he proudly...
Gerald Joseph Thomas
May 21, 2026
Although Gerald, (Jerry), Joseph Thomas is his formal name, he unofficially changed his name to Harry when he was in his early twenties. He resisted the name Jerry because he insisted for years that our parents had named him after Jerry, our paternal grandparents’ dog. He was the sixth of our parents’ nine children, so it’s not inconceivable that originality...
Margaret Marie Mahoney
May 21, 2026
Margaret M. "Margie" Mahoney passed away peacefully at home on May 21, 2026, at the age of 95. She was born to Joseph G. Ratterman Sr. and Margaret A. (Curley) Ratterman at the U. S. Army Hospital, Ft. Sheridan, Illinois, on May 6, 1931.
Margie was a world traveler before she graduated high school as her father’s military assignments took them...
Joyce June Martin
May 21, 2026
Joyce J Martin of Littleton, Colorado, born July 17, 1936, passed away peacefully in the early hours of May 21, 2026, at the age of 89. She is preceded in death by her loving husband Arthur L Martin Jr whom she married in 1964 and was married to for 43 years before he passed away in 2007.
Joyce was born and...
Virginia Ellen Horvat
May 21, 2026
Virginia “Jeannie” Ellen Horvat
Virginia (Jeannie) Ellen Horvat, 89, of Broomfield, Colorado, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2026, surrounded by her children. She was born July 11, 1936, in Denver, Colorado, to John Thomas Neavill and Martha Esther (Hastie) Neavill and was the youngest of seven children. Jeannie attended Holy Rosary Catholic Grade School and St. Francis Catholic High School.
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