Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Pamela "Pam" Suzanne Trussell Quam
Feb 15, 2026
Pamela “Pam” Suzanne Trussell Quam, 69, died peacefully surrounded by her family on February 15, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. She was born on July 23, 1956 to Howard Marshall Trussell Sr. and Louise Thrall Trussell in Washington, D.C. Pam grew up in Alexandria, VA and Bethesda, MD. She and her brother, Howard, moved with their parents to Okinawa, where she...
David "Dave" Louis DeLuzio
Feb 15, 2026
David Louis DeLuzio age 84 of Thornton, Colorado passed away peacefully on February 15, 2026. David was educated through Adams County Public Schools where he attended and graduated from Westminster High School.
David served a lifetime in public service. He dedicated 22 years to the Adams County Sheriff’s office where he retired as a Lieutenant. During his free time, David enjoyed...
Col. John J. "Jim" Maloney
Feb 14, 2026
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Jim's name to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
James Neil McInnes
Feb 14, 2026
James Neil “Jim” McInnes, 100, passed away on February 14, 2026, in Denver, Colorado. Born on November 17, 1925, in Sandwich, Illinois, Jim spent nearly all of his long life rooted in the community he loved. For the past three decades, he divided his time between Sandwich and Scottsdale, Arizona, before moving to Denver last year to be closer to...
Joann Anastasia Anzia
Feb 13, 2026
Joann Anastasia Anzia of Lakewood, CO passed away peacefully on February 13, 2026 at the age of 89. Her life was a testament to the loving bonds of family and faith.
Born December 9, 1936 to Alois and Josephine Weiland of Port Washington, WI, Joann attended St. Mary Catholic School and cherished her roles as the Virgin Mary in 8th grade...
Joan Beverly Albi
Feb 11, 2026
Joan passed away on February 11th.
She was born on February 2, 1941, in Salem, Oregon, and grew up in Albany, Oregon, where she graduated from high school in 1959.
Several years later Joan, along with two friends, moved to Boulder Colorado, where she began a long career in the property and casualty insurance business. Later, she moved to Denver.
In 1985, Joan...
Timothy Alan "Timmy" Striby
Feb 11, 2026
Timothy "Timmy" Alan Striby was born on December 9, 1956 to Joe and Pat Striby in Indianapolis Indiana. Due to problems during his mom’s pregnancy, Timmy was born with severe brain damage which left him handicapped. Timmy never spoke a word or took one step. At the time Timmy was not expected to live very long. But he beat the...
Susan Earley
Feb 10, 2026
Susan Earley, an incisive attorney with an adventurous spirit and more than a touch of whimsy, died Tuesday in Aurora at the age of 80, surrounded by loved ones. She had lived with Parkinson’s disease for more than a decade, keeping her sense of humor and her love for chocolate and her favorite people even as she lost her words...
Ruth Ann Falkenstein
Feb 9, 2026
Ruth Ann Falkenstein, age 95, peacefully passed away on Monday, February 9,2026 at her home in Denver Colorado.
Ruth was born on July 31, 1930 in Chandler Oklahoma, the daughter of Claude and Hattie Falkenstien. She was the youngest of four daughters. Her sisters, Zola Jones, Florence Evans and Bessie Oldham all preceded her in death.
She attended Chandler High School and...
Ryan Shepard Simms
Feb 9, 2026
Ryan Shepard Simms was born on December 21, 1974, to parents Richard Simms and Judi (Simms) Bishop in Hinsdale, Illinois. At just nine months old, Ryan relocated with his family to Lakewood, Colorado—a far more fitting place for a soul drawn to open skies, rugged peaks, and the challenge of summiting a 14’er.
From an early age, Ryan’s life was shaped...
George Edward Sullivan
Feb 8, 2026
Born on June 27, 1936, in Pasadena, California, to Wimbert and Lucille Seidel Sullivan, George soon moved to El Paso, Texas, where he shared a close-knit childhood with his four beloved brothers: Sully, Eddie, Donnie, and Bobby. He earned a degree in electrical engineering from Texas Western University (now UTEP) and served two years in the military through ROTC, attaining...
Matthew Adam "Matt" Martens
Feb 8, 2026
Matthew Adam Martens will be remembered most for his deep love of family and his incredible kindness. To know Matt was to LOVE Matt — his warm heart and generous spirit touched everyone around him.
He found joy in life’s simple pleasures: cooking for those he loved, camping, watching sports, and especially taking a trip to the local grocery store or...
Michael J. Motis
Feb 8, 2026
Michael John Motis passed away peacefully with his wife and stepson by his side on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Lakewood, Colorado. He was 69 years old.
Mike was born on June 9, 1956, in Greeley, Colorado, to Daniel John and Billie Jeanne (Goff) Motis. He grew up in Greeley with his brother, Kevin, and sister, Cheryl....
Terry M. Follett
Feb 6, 2026
Terry (Teresa) M. Follett passed away peacefully at the age of 67 after a very long, courageous, and hard-fought battle with cancer on February 6, 2026, in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. She was born in Laramie, Wyoming on May 4, 1958, and was raised in Walden, Colorado a small town in North Park.
Both sides of her family came from ranching backgrounds...
Glenda Irene Hale-Wolsleben
Feb 6, 2026
Glenda Irene Hale‑Wolsleben, age 78, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born in Corsicana, Texas, Glenda grew up with strong family values, heartfelt faith, and a deep love for those around her. In 1980, she moved to Colorado, where she built a beautiful life rooted in compassion, service, and spiritual devotion.
Glenda lived a...
Madeline Concetta Mottola
Feb 6, 2026
Madeline C. Mottola, of Denver, passed away peacefully at the Rehabilitation Center at Sandalwood in Wheat Ridge, on February 6, 2026. She was 92 years old. Madeline was born February 19, 1933, Denver, Colorado to the late Stephen and Assunta (Cerrone) Farrell.
Madeline was the cherished wife of Louis F. Mottola, who preceded her in death, and the beloved mother of...
Patricia Ann Plummer
Feb 6, 2026
Patricia Ann Plummer, of Wheat Ridge, Colorado, passed away at 83 years old, surrounded by the love of her family. She will be remembered for her dedication to her family, her adventurous spirit, and the joy she found skiing the Colorado mountains.
Patricia was born in Minnesota and raised in Fargo, North Dakota, where she grew up as the second oldest...
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