Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
John "Jim" James Maloney
Feb 14, 2026
John "Jim" James Maloney, aged 84, passed away at his home in Parker, CO, surrounded by family on February 14, 2026. Born in Troy, NY, to John and Dorothy (Gentile) Maloney, he grew up in Waterford, NY, and graduated from Keveny Memorial Academy in 1959. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Siena College in 1961 before joining the Air Force,...
Charles D. Landes
Apr 10, 2026
Charles “Chuck” Doren Landes, youngest son of Charles B. Landes and Mary Bessie Van Doren, passed away on April 10, 2026. Charles was born on May 2, 1932, in Livingston, Montana. He met his future wife working in Yellowstone Park and was married to Shirley Jean Steward in June of 1958. They were married for 56 years. This union was...
Asunta "Susie" Jean Domenico
Apr 9, 2026
Susie (Alonzi) Domenico, 86, of Commerce City, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2026.
Susie was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, and aunt whose life was centered around her family. She was known for her kindness, strength, and the love she shared so freely with those around her. She found her greatest joy in spending time with her loved...
Walter Howard Gustafson
Apr 8, 2026
Born Friday January 13, 1930 died April 8, 2026 at home in Cherry Hills Village, Colorado. He was the founding member and CEO of the food brokerage firm, McFerren, Speakers and Gustafson Food Brokers.
Walt left the University of Illinois to enlist in the Marine Corp. He fought with the marines in Korea. He was awarded the Korean Service Medal with...
Steven "Doug" Merrill
Apr 8, 2026
Doug Merrill of Littleton, Colorado passed away on April 8, 2026 at the age of 67. Loving husband, father and friend.
A Memorial Service honoring Doug's life will be held on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 11:00AM at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 South Wadsworth Boulevard, Lakewood. A Committal Service will follow at 1:00PM at Fort Logan National Cemetery, with...
Judith Elaine Petty
Apr 6, 2026
Judith Elaine Petty was born on September 11, 1954, in Denver, Colorado, to Joseph Thomas Neel and Bertha Antoinette Neel (née Sandberg).
Judy loved spending time with her grandchildren, reading, and attending family events. She was the best fisherman. She created the best stories. She was the biggest kid in the whole family. She could make anything fun and memorable.
Over the...
Joan Irene Trembath
Apr 6, 2026
Joan Irene Trembath, 82, of Lakewood, passed away April 6, 2026. She was born on September 30, 1943 in Denver, Colorado. She is preceded in death by her husband, George Trembath. She is survived by her son Brian (Tracey); her grandchildren Cole, Blake, Dillon, and Morgan; her three siblings and many nieces, nephews, and dear friends.
Joan spent her early years...
Ellen Marie Gwynn
Apr 6, 2026
Ellen Marie Gwynn, 74, passed away April 6, 2026 in Johnstown, CO.
She was born Feb 05, 1952 in Racine, WI to the late Robert and Margaret Olesen. She was a member of St. Mary Magdalene Episcopal Church, Boulder.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Robert Harold Olesen and Margaret Louise Auterman Olesen and her husband, William F. Gwynn.
Ellen is...
Dustin Daniel Hammes
Apr 5, 2026
Dustin Hammes, 41, of Denver, died on April 5, 2026. He was born in October of 1984 in Garden City, Kansas.
Dustin graduated from Urbandale High School in Des Moines, Iowa. He went on to earn a Bachelor’s degree at the University of Iowa. He was an avid woodworker and talented musician, known for his technical skill and craftsmanship in both...
Norman W. Kair
Apr 5, 2026
Norman Willadsen Kair, 96, a longtime resident of Aurora, Colorado, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2026, at an assisted living care facility in Golden, Colorado.
Born on November 26, 1929, in Newell, Iowa, Norman proudly served his country in the United States Air Force from 1948 to 1963, attaining the rank of Technical Sergeant. He served across the United States...
Susie May Carroll (Maddox)
Apr 5, 2026
Susie Carroll, born May 15, 1945, passed on Sunday, April 5, 2026. She is preceded in death by her parents, Chetford “Chet” and Chloe Maddox; her brothers, Jim and Darrell Maddox; and her sisters, Norma “Teets” McWilliams, Nadean Kindell, and Reva Musselmann. She is survived by her husband, Daniel Carroll; her son, Steven Carroll (Sinuon); her daughter, Christina Carroll; and...
Karl Darrell Funk
Apr 3, 2026
Karl Darrell Funk passed away peacefully on April 3rd following a courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis and most recently Hodgkins Lymphoma. He spent his final weeks at home in the company of loved ones. Born on September 21, 1955, Karl was known for his dedication, resilience, and commitment to family and friends.
He is survived by his wife, Dian Funk; his...
Richard Lee Millsapps
Apr 3, 2026
Richard Lee Millsapps was born on Saturday, February 10, 1945. He was born at home at 3000 S Wyandot, Englewood Colorado. He was the eighth child of Virgel Siddie Millsapps and Permelia Ellen Hanna Millsapps.
Richard attended College View Elementary and Sheridan High School in Sheridan, Colorado. In October 1965 he joined the United States Coast Guard. He attended basic training...
Thomas Jeffrey McCaa
Apr 3, 2026
Thomas Jeffrey McCaa, deeply loved husband, father, grandfather, and member of the community, passed away at the age of 81 on April 3, 2026 surrounded by his family.
Jeff was born in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania on July 17, 1944 to William Donald McCaa Sr. and Veronica Claire McCaa. In 1958, the family, including his brother William Donald McCaa Jr., moved to Kansas...
Dennis Era Rhoades
Apr 2, 2026
Dennis Era Rhoades, beloved father, grandfather, friend, and celebrated master pastelist, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2026 at the age of 86.
Born on January 20, 1940 in Ashland, Kansas to parents Virgil Winston Rhoades and Clara Christine (Clydie) Ellsworth. He and his family lived in several towns within Kansas before finally settling down in Mulvane, where he met his...
Lawrence J. Hidalgo
Apr 2, 2026
Lawrence James Hidalgo, aged 74, passed away April 2, 2026 at Presbyterian St. Luke’s Hospital in Denver, Colorado.
He was born on September 22, 1951, in Denver to the late Max and Rita Hidalgo.
A man of strong work ethic and deep creativity, Larry—or “Dogman” to those who knew him best—was a devoted friend and talented artist. His career was defined by...
Nancy Jean Malone
Apr 1, 2026
Nancy J Malone, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, friend and sister passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 1st, 2026 in Arvada, Colorado. Born on March 28th, 1947 in Alton, Illinois. She was the eldest daughter to the late Robert and Jean (Hayden) Langen.
She married John E. Malone on January 28th, 1976 and he preceded her in death on February 22nd, 2020.
Nancy...
Harold Calvin Gutjahr
Apr 1, 2026
Harold Gutjahr passed away on April 1, 2026. He would have been the first to tell you that he had lived a wonderful life. He was proud to say that he had been fortunate enough to live the American Dream.
Born on March 24, 1930, Harold grew up on a farm near Aberdeen, South Dakota during American’s Great Depression. He and...
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