Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Irene Elizabeth Richardson
Nov 26, 2025
Born 7th of eleven children to Ted and Lotus Braning; in a house on the hill in Central City, Colorado. As a child Irene had the opportunity to fill a few child roles in the Central City Opera house. As a teen she worked at the local stable guiding horse back trail rides. Later when she returned as a single...
Sherry Lynn Jones
Nov 21, 2025
Sherry Lynn Jones of Englewood, Colorado passed away peacefully on November 21, 2025. Loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend.
A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, November 24, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 South Wadsworth Boulevard, Lakewood, Colorado. A reception will immediately follow.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Sherry's honor...
Larry L. Tolar
Nov 20, 2025
Larry was born in Monroe, Louisiana on June 22, 1937, to Nathaniel and Vera Toler. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Pete and Bonnie.
Larry met his wife, Sigrun (Sigi), in 1965 in Munich, Germany, and married on May 16, 1966. They started their life together in America after Larry’s discharge from the Army.
His interest was always in the...
Ada Marlene Davis
Nov 19, 2025
Ada Marlene Davis passed away peacefully at home on November 19th, 2025. Ada was born on August 15th, 1947, she was preceded in death by her parents, Harvey Davis and Ella Davis.
She was an avid Broncos fan, enjoyed doing crafts ,watching Reality TV and spending time with her family.
Ada is survived by her children Brenda Garcia, Debra Zamora (Benny) Anthony...
James Michael Ritz
Nov 19, 2025
James Michael Ritz passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 19th, surrounded by his family. He was a devoted husband and father, a deeply engaged grandfather and great-grandfather, and a loyal friend to many.
Jim was born on December 11, 1936, in Walsenburg, Colorado, where he spent his childhood and attended St. Mary’s Catholic School. He later studied at the University of...
Lynette Maris McAuliffe
Nov 19, 2025
Lynette Maris McAuliffe passed away peacefully on November 19, 2025, at the age of 72. Lynette Kay was born on September 5th, 1953, in Denver, Colorado, to Harry Norman Maris and Lorraine (Izett) Maris. She is survived by her husband Kevin McAuliffe, children Paige Cadice (Joshua), and Colin McAuliffe (Brianne), four grandchildren, Liam Cadice (17 years), Livia Cadice (14 years),...
Joan Larin BonAnno
Nov 19, 2025
Joan L. BonAnno died peacefully the morning of November 19, in Denver, Colorado, surrounded by the love of her family at 82 years of age. She was the youngest of nine children born to Camille (Keating) and George Larin in Detroit, Michigan, during the height of World War II.
After attending St. Brigid Catholic School, Joanie graduated from Immaculata High School...
William Jacques DeLine
Nov 18, 2025
It is with a heavy heart that we share the news of the passing of William Jacques DeLine, who left us peacefully at the age of 90 on Tuesday, November 18, surrounded by his loving family and his beautiful wife.
Born August 14, 1935, in Denver, Colorado, Bill, affectionately known as "Grandsir" to his grandchildren, was a devoted family man and...
John Spencer Prater
Nov 17, 2025
John Prater, aged 84, passed away peacefully at his home in Denver, Colorado on November 17, 2025, surrounded by his wife and family.
John was born on June 2, 1941, in Danville, Illinois and grew up in Ridge Farm, Illinois. He graduated from Ridge Farm High School in 1959. In high school, John was active in sports, playing varsity football, and...
Nora Marie Vigil
Nov 16, 2025
Our dear Nora Marie Vigil, 78, of Westminster, Colorado, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family in her home on Sunday morning November 16, 2025. Born in Santa Fe, New Mexico, Nora was preceded in death by her parents, Genaro (Jerry) and Louise Garcia, and her sister, Dorothy Mae Davis.
She is survived by her devoted husband of 53 years, Dennis...
Elizabeth Ann Eberle
Nov 15, 2025
In Fond Remembrance
We remember with love and gratitude the life of our beloved Mother, Elizabeth Ann (Albrecht) Eberle, who was called home to the Lord on November 15, 2025, at the age of 90 peacefully in her home - Littleton, Colorado. Elizabeth, a faithful parent and friend, exemplified Christian virtues of kindness and patience in all aspects of life.
Born on...
Janet (Pryde) Baker
Nov 15, 2025
Janet was born in Thermopolis, Wyoming. With her father being in the oil business, they traveled the state until settling in Casper, Wyoming, where she attended Crest Hill Grade School, Dean Morgan Junior High and Natrona County High School, graduating in 1972. She attended the University of Wyoming and pursued a career as a travel agent.
In 1978, Janet married Bob Baker,...
Vance Larimer
Nov 15, 2025
Vance Larimer, beloved husband, father, coach, and friend, passed away on November 15, 2025. He was born in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, in 1965 to Russel and Marcia Larimer. At just two years old, Vance moved with his family to Colorado, the place that would shape his childhood, his passions, and ultimately the life he built.
A lifelong athlete, Vance excelled...
Marjorie Ann Balcerovich
Nov 14, 2025
Marjorie Ann Leischuck Balcerovich was born on May 23, 1929, in Ramah, Colorado, to Steve and Nellie Leischuck. She was the eldest of six. On Friday, November 14, 2025, at 96 and a half years of age, she passed away in her Denver home.
After graduating from Ramah High School, Marjorie enrolled in Colorado State Teachers’ College, now the University of...
Doris Belle Hoefer
Nov 14, 2025
Doris Belle Hoefer was born April 26, 1934 in Amarillo, Texas and passed on November 14, 2025 at home in Lakewood, Colorado. She was 91 years of age and a 53 year resident of the Green Mountain area in Lakewood, Colorado. She was a stay at home mom for her two sons, and then traveled after her husband retired.
Doris and...
Shirley Jean Miller
Nov 14, 2025
Shirley Jean Miller, age 71, died in her home on November 14, 2025. She was surrounded by family and close friends. Shirley was a graduate of Elida High School in Elida, Ohio and was brought up in Lima, Ohio. She moved to the Denver, Colorado area in 1980 where she met and married her husband of 42 years, Daren Miller.
Shirley...
Mary Irene North
Nov 13, 2025
Mary “Mollie” Irene (Connor) North, 81, entered into eternal life on November 13, 2025,
She is proceeded in death by her father, John Vincent Connor, mother, Irene Ursula (McDermott) Connor and niece, Kelly (Bollig) Dimond.
She is survived in death by her beloved husband and best friend of 40 years, David W. North, son, John D. Hackler, daughter, Sheila D. Hackler, granddaughter,...
Carla Sherwood
Nov 12, 2025
Carla Sherwood passed away peacefully at home in Lakewood, Colorado last week at the age of 80. She will be forever remembered for her generosity of spirit and years of dedicated volunteer work.
Carla was an avid reader who studied library sciences in college. She worked as a school librarian, including at her children’s elementary school. Carla also authored two books...
Marilyn Daugherty Morrison
Nov 12, 2025
Marilyn was born in Fort Worth, TX and lived her early years in Lefors, TX where she was lovingly raised by her parents Marian Isabelle (Pittman) Daugherty (March 10, 1918-December 25, 1981) and Robert/Bob Switzer Daugherty (August 18, 1910-November 19, 1971). At age 6 she became a big sister to Jane Lee. Jane, as a toddler, couldn't pronounce “Marilyn” but...
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