Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Helen Bernice "Bebe" Lawlor
Jan 23, 2026
Helen Bernice "Bebe" Lawlor
Survived by daughter Mickey (Roy) Vargas; sons Tony Lawlor, Phil (Lara) Lawlor, Matt (Adriana) Lawlor; grandchildren, David (Erika) Vargas, April Vargas, Nicole (Kyle) Ahl, Samantha (Rob) Thomas, Sean Lawlor; great-grandchildren, Mariah, Lukas, Marcus and Jonathan, Louise. Preceded in death by husband Raymond; daughter Annette Adams; son Brian Lawlor; grandson Keith Lawlor.Rosary Monday, February 9, 2026, 6:00 pm,...
Raymond Jerome Meissner
Jan 22, 2026
Raymond Jerome Meissner, age 78, passed away peacefully with his family at his bedside on Thursday, January 22, 2026, after an eleven-year battle with Parkinson’s disease.
Ray was born on May 13, 1947, in Racine, Wisconsin, to the late Simon Meissner and Regina (Drydyk) Meissner.
Ray shared 57 years of marriage with his beloved wife, Gayle Kathleen (Fink) Meissner, a union rooted...
Charlotte NoReen Huls
Jan 18, 2026
Charlotte NoReen Huls, 83, of Centennial, passed away January 18, 2026. She is survived by her loving husband, John. Funeral Service will be held Monday February 2, 2026, 10am, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood. Burial will follow at Fort Logan National Cemetery.
George Victor Freimann
Jan 18, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we share the news of the peaceful passing of George Victor Freimann. On January 18, 2026, at the venerable age of 89, George was called home, embraced by the warmth of those who loved him, to rest in eternal peace with the Lord.
George lived a life marked by service, curiosity, and devotion to family....
Charles "Chuck" Fay
Jan 18, 2026
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the unexpected passing of Charles (Chuck) Fay on Jan. 18, 2026 at the age of 64 in Seattle while visiting family.
Born on June 16, 1961 in St. Paul, Minn., Chuck was the beloved first son of Jack and Bea Fay. He was raised in the Twin Cities with his brothers, Stephen and...
George B. Thammavongkeo
Jan 17, 2026
Today, we say goodbye to George Bounleuam Thammavongkeo.
George was a man of quiet strength and deep love. He didn’t need many words—his actions spoke for him. He showed us what it meant to live with honor, to be steady in difficult times, and to always put family first. His love was constant, something you could feel just by being near...
Mary F (McKenzie) Pownall
Jan 16, 2026
Mary Frances McKenzie was born on January 24, 1925, in Appleton, Wisconsin, to Basil and Helen McKenzie. She was the second of five children. Mary spent her childhood in Appleton, attending St. Mary Catholic School, climbing trees with her siblings, and canoeing through Wisconsin lakes with a sense of adventure and a delight in the natural world that never left...
Wayne Bernard Zahm
Jan 16, 2026
Wayne Bernard Zahm, loving husband, father, papa, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2026, at the age of 83 in the comfort of his home with his wife and daughter by his side. He was a devoted husband to Cathy, with whom he shared 57 beautiful years of marriage with – a lifetime built on love, loyalty and...
Carla Ann McFadden
Jan 16, 2026
Carla Ann McFadden of Evergreen, Colorado passed away peacefully with the knowledge that she had the unconditional love of her family and friends surrounding her.
Born July 2, 1948, a 5th generation Colorado native She is descended from Jennie Shackleton and Arthur Brinker, CSA. Carla was born in Denver, Colorado the second of four children to Karl and Marjorie Montrose. She...
Geneva Rae Tefft
Jan 15, 2026
January 15, 2026
Geneva Rae Tefft of Aurora, Colorado passed away peacefully on January 15, 2026. She was born on March 5, 1924, in Everton, Arkansas and was 101 years old at the time of her passing. She was the oldest sister of Fritz, Betty, Marylou, and Troy. They all preceded her in death as well as her beloved husband Geroge...
Carla Joy Harty
Jan 15, 2026
Carla Joy Harty, of Littleton, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2026. She was 87 years old. Carla was born October 30, 1938 in Columbus, Ohio, to the late Carl and Elizabeth (Weibel) Dardinger.
Carla grew up and attended schools in Columbus. She graduated from Holy Family High School in 1956. After graduation, Carla attended Ohio State University in Cincinnati for...
Barbara Jean Granruth
Jan 14, 2026
Barbara Jean Granruth, age 88 of Lakewood, Colorado passed away quietly on January 14 2026.
Barbara was born and raised in Sacramento, California. After marrying Alan, she and her husband lived in Baltimore, Maryland; Reno, Nevada; and San Francisco, California, before making Lakewood, Colorado their permanent home, where she resided until her passing.
Barbara was a devoted homemaker and a generous volunteer,...
Charles Hamlin, M.D.
Jan 14, 2026
Charles (Charlie) Hamlin, MD, of Denver, Colorado, a beloved pillar of the community, passed away on January 14, 2026, at the age of 86. Charlie was born on March 7, 1939, to Hannibal and Margaret Hamlin in New Haven, Connecticut, the second of three siblings.
Charlie grew up attending the Moses Brown School in Providence, Rhode Island and Phillips Exeter Academy...
William "Bill" Frederick Schmausser Jr
Jan 14, 2026
William “Bill” F. Schmausser, Jr. passed away on January 14, 2026, at the age of 89, after a long and fulfilling life.
Born and raised in Denver, Colorado, Bill was a proud graduate of East High School. He went on to attend Colorado State University, where he was a member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity and earned a degree in...
Karen Tarbell
Jan 14, 2026
Karen "Beach" Tarbell, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2026, in Denver, Colorado, at the age of 72. Her life was marked by a deep commitment to family, faith, and a joyful spirit that touched all who knew her.
Born on August 13, 1953, Karen was the daughter of Emilie and Howard Beacham. From an early age, Karen demonstrated a passion...
Constance Joan Gillen
Jan 14, 2026
Constance Joan Gillen (née Kachurak), known to friends and family as Connie, age 85, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2026 in her home in Highlands Ranch, CO, surrounded by family and love.
Connie was born on June 25, 1940 to Mary (née Cuttic) and John Kachurak. She spent her childhood years in Elizabeth, NJ, where she met John Gillen, the...
Catherine Ann Cordova
Jan 14, 2026
Catherine Ann Cordova, 79, of Thornton, Colorado, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2026.
Catherine, lovingly known as Cathy, lived a life rooted in love, devotion, and family. Her greatest joy came from caring for those she loved, and she dedicated her life to being the heart of her family. Cathy was known for her warmth, kindness, and generous spirit, always...
Mary Emily Leiker
2026
Mary Leiker, age 88, resident from Heather Gardens in Aurora, Colorado died recently on January 13, 2026. Mary had a gift for turning strangers into lifelong friends, maintaining relationships for years and shared deep connections with many people and relatives.
Mary loved to sew and garden. Her all time favorite hobby was decorating for Christmas!
Mary and her husband loved to travel...
Sally Ann Leahy
Jan 13, 2026
Even the strongest of us must eventually pass from the scene. So did Sally Leahy, who died of natural causes on Jan. 13, 2026 at the age of 84. While names and dates are essential items to include in an obituary, they tell only the smallest part of the story…and that’s especially true for Sally, who led the very richest...
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