Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Michael Patrick Murphy
Mar 14, 2026
Michael P. Murphy passed away peacefully on March 14, 2026 in Berthoud, Colorado. He was born on May 26, 1952 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to the late John F. (Jack) and Dixie (Reppert) Murphy.
Michael grew up in Mount Vernon, IA. He graduated from Mount Vernon High School in 1970. After graduation he attended college at North Iowa Area Community College...
Cameron Donald Ross
Mar 12, 2026
Cameron Donald Ross, age 86, passed away in Golden, Colorado, on March 12, 2026. Don was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and a respected figure in the civil engineering and construction community.
Born and raised in Royal Oak, Michigan, Don’s love for golf began in his youth, where he spent countless hours, both playing and caddying. He graduated from Dondero...
Richard "Dick" Robert Johnson
Mar 11, 2026
Richard "Dick" Johnson, 92, of Lakewood, CO, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2026. Born in Rock Island, IL, August 16, 1933 to the late Carl & Myrtle Johnson.Dick was a veteran of the United States Army from May, 1953 to May 1955, reserves until 1961. He was a Private First Class in the 44th Infantry Division and the 31st Infantry...
Rudolph "Rudy" Roybal
Mar 11, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we share that our beloved Rudy passed away on March 11, 2026, at the age of 85. He was deeply loved by his wife of 68 years, and cherished by his children: Julie Roybal, Arlene McClellen (Steve), Rhonda Ficco (Kevin), Desiree Turner (Brian) and Rudy Jr (Devan). He was the most beloved grandfather of...
Donald Allen Torr
Mar 11, 2026
Donald Allen Torr, affectionately known as Don or Donnie, passed away at the age of 84. Born on August 23, 1941, in Bantry, North Dakota, Don was raised on the family dairy farm in small town North Dakota.
Don proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, a chapter of his life that reflected his strong...
Sam Greene
Mar 10, 2026
Sam Greene was born on September 12, 1995, in Hackensack, NJ. He was a remarkable young man with a warm and engaging sense of humor, a strong love for, knowledge of and engagement with history of all facets, a deep love of animals and nature, a strong conscience, moral compass and character, a fierce belief in social justice especially as...
Rajith Thomas Kurien George
Mar 9, 2026
Rajith Thomas Kurien George was called Home on March 9, 2026 at the age of 37. He was born on August 15, 1988 in Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India and moved to the United States at the age of 6 years old. As a child and teenager, it was clear to all that Rajith was brilliant, often outwitting his parents and...
Garard William Renzelman II
Mar 8, 2026
Garard “Spud” Renzelman, a native Coloradan, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2026 after a long battle with lung cancer at his home in Littleton CO. Spud married his High School sweetheart, Gail (Koch) Renzelman in 1958. She has been by his side ever since. Spud is also survived by daughter Kim Corning and son in law Brett, daughter Pam...
Marion Burnham
Mar 8, 2026
Marion Burnham was born in Lamar, CO on October 4, 1954, to Burton and Eleanor Starcher. Marion was an only child but viewed her cousins more like siblings. Marion spoke lovingly of her fond memories of the cousins.
At a young age, Marion moved with her family to Hobbs NM, where she attended school. While in school, Marion enjoyed working on...
John "Jack" Walter DeLine
Mar 8, 2026
John “Jack” Walter DeLine, age 86, went home peacefully to the Father on Sunday, March 8, 2026.
He was born on Thanksgiving Day, November 30, 1939, at Mercy Hospital in Denver, Colorado, the youngest child of Edwin and Leda DeLine. Jack was the last surviving sibling of Joan, Bob, Jim, and Bill.
The DeLine family were parishioners at St. Francis de Sales...
Florentine E. Duran
Mar 7, 2026
Florentine Eleanor Duran, 83, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on March 7, 2026, just days before her 84th birthday. She was born on March 26, 1942, in Phoenix, Arizona.
Eleanor was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose life centered around her family. She is survived by her children: Brenda (Brandon) Heitman, James (Lori) Duran, and Michael Duran.
She was a...
Edwin Archie Jacobs Jr.
Mar 7, 2026
Edwin Archie Jacobs of Denver, Colorado passed away on March 7, 2026 at the age of 84.
A Funeral Service honor Edwin's life will be held on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 beginning at 11:30 AM at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 South Wadsworth Bouelvard, Lakewood. Graveside service will be held following at 2pm at Crown Hill Cemetery, 7777 West 29th...
Wayne Allen Irick
Mar 7, 2026
Wayne Irick was born on October 9, 1934, in Carrington, North Dakota, to Ralph and Beatrice Irick. In 1935, the family moved to Wahpeton, ND, where his sister Judy was born. Wayne graduated from St. John's Grade School and Wahpeton High School, where he served as Junior Class President and Editor of the school newspaper.
Wayne enjoyed a wide range of...
Hugh Steven Gustafson
Mar 6, 2026
Hugh Gustafson, 69, passed away on March 6, 2026. Born in Denver, he was the son of Walter and Helene Gustafson.
He fell in love with the food industry as a teenager and became an excellent chef, cooking as a career and for friends and family as well.
He loved fishing, and was an avid fly fisherman. His fishing excursions took him...
Robert "Bob" Valodine
Mar 5, 2026
Robert "Bob" Valodine, 81, passed away on March 5, 2026. Born on September 3, 1944, in Cheyenne Wyoming, he grew up in Wichita, Kansas and later made Colorado his home. Bob worked for many years as a skilled tool grinder and RCT technician, retiring from Rocky Flats after a long career marked by dedication and craftmanship.
Bob was known for his...
Felicia Clarke
Mar 5, 2026
What we have once enjoyed, we cannot lose; all that we love deeply becomes a part of us.
Felicia Clarke was a loving mother to three daughters, a proud grandmother to four beautiful grandchildren, and a friend to everyone she met. She lived a life defined by strength, courage, and forgiveness.
Throughout her life, Felicia faced many hardships, yet she always found...
Matthew Leo Morales
Mar 5, 2026
Matthew Leo Morales, known to some as “Cowboy Matt”, gained his wings on March 5th, 2026 at the age of 61. Born and raised in the beautiful state of Colorado, he had always longed for adventure. Although he started as a mechanic, he found his passion in driving CDL “big rig” trucks. Over the 40+ years in his field, he...
Merle Steven McClung
Mar 5, 2026
Merle Steven McClung was born in Clara City, Minnesota on June 30, 1943, the second of seven children born to his mother Martha and father Ernest. He said he won the lottery several times during his life, including scholarships to Harvard College, Harvard Law school, and a Rhodes scholarship to Oxford University in England. Basketball was his favorite sport, and...
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