Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Eloise H Leyden
May 19, 2026
Eloise H Leyden peacefully passed away on May 19, 2026, in Centennial, Colorado. Eloise was born in Denver on June 9, 1931. After graduating from South High School (1949) and the University of Colorado (1953), Eloise married Glenn Leyden, whom she had known since elementary school days. They were married for 58 years.
Eloise was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, and...
Kimberly Kay Nicoletti
May 18, 2026
Kimberly Kay Nicoletti of Littleton, Colorado passed away on May 18, 2026 at the age of 64. Loving wife, mother, daughter and friend.
A Celebration of Kim's life will be held on Sunday, May 31, 2026 beginning at 2:00PM until 6:00pm at Roxborough Park Clubhouse, 6237 Roxborough Drive, Littleton, Colorado.
Please share your memories of Kim and condolences with her family by...
Susan Evelyn Garner (Stenzel)
May 17, 2026
Susan Evelyn Garner (Stenzel), affectionately known as “Susie,” passed away peacefully at home in Westminster on May 17, 2026, at the age of 78.
Susan was born on December 23, 1947, in Cedar Rapids. From an early age, she developed the caring, hardworking, and dependable spirit that would define her entire life. Above all else, Susan loved God, loved her husband...
Michael Anthony Martinez
May 15, 2026
Michael Anthony Martinez passed away on May 15, 2026, at the age of 51. Michael was born on April 10, 1975, to Gilbert “Marty” Martinez and Dolores (Carpio) Martinez. He grew up in the Denver area and attended Denver Public Schools, graduating from North High School in 1993. Michael later attended Westwood College, where he earned an Associate Degree in...
Maureen Kelly Barker
May 15, 2026
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Maureen Kelly Barker. Maureen unexpectedly passed on the evening of May 15th, 2026 surrounded with love.
Maureen Kelly Barker, the eldest daughter of John Fleming Kelly and Flaminia (Nina) Elaine Odescalchi was a proud Denver native and fifth generation Coloradoan. Maureen grew up attending St. Johns Catholic School (now...
Larry Tesar
May 14, 2026
Larry Tesar
Larry was a good man a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and loyal friend, he was kind with a warm smile and generous spirit.
He embraced life and was proud to have served as a Marine, Private 1st class being awarded two Good Service Awards in active duty. He married Jayne and built a family with 1 daughter - Karla,...
Salvador Franco Varela
May 14, 2026
Sal Varela, a beloved husband, father, educator, and servant of God and community, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2026, at the age of 87, surrounded by the family he cherished above all else.
Born on December 17, 1938, in Mexico City, Sal carried the warmth of his heritage and the light of his faith with him throughout every chapter of...
Megan K. MacEvitt
May 14, 2026
Megan K. MacEvitt of Denver, Colorado passed away on May 14, 2026 at the age of 42. Loving daughter, sister and friend.
Megan is survived by her parents James and Joan MacEvitt and sister Sam MacEvitt and her fiancé Jax. Megan is also survived by many extended family members and friends.
A Memorial Service honoring Megan's life will be held on Thursday...
Christopher Lee Knapp
May 13, 2026
Christopher Lee Knapp, known to everyone who loved him as “Toph”, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of May 13, 2026, at the age of 30, after a long and courageous fight with end-stage liver disease. He was surrounded by the love of his family and friends.
Toph was born on January 2, 1996, and from the very beginning...
Alfred "Al" Skinner Watson
May 13, 2026
His Final Voyage Has Begun
Alfred "Al" Skinner Watson, 72, of Aurora, Colorado, passed away peacefully at home on May 13, 2026, at 7:11 p.m., surrounded by the love of his family. Fittingly, he passed during Wednesday night's Avalanche game — one of the things he most loved sharing with his wife — and the Avs went on to win in...
Gilbert E. Martinez
May 13, 2026
Gilbert E. Martinez passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by family on Wednesday May 13, 2026 at the age of 85. Gilbert was born on January 15, 1941 to Frank and Louisa M. (Trujillo) Martinez in Ledoux, NM. As a young child, he moved with his parents to Mora, NM and in 1950 migrated to Leadville, CO which would...
Alice Martha Marin
May 13, 2026
Alice Martha Marin, age 76, was preceded in her death by her parents John Alex Garcia and Beatrice Lopez, her daughter Gloria Martinez, Brother Mark, Brother Anthony, and Sister Joann.
Alice is survived by her husband of 36 years Jose Angel Marin.
Her children Pete Martinez, Nanette Martinez, and Tina Bastidos (Kenny). Her bonus daughter Vicky Soto and son Benito Hernandez.
Her grandchildren;...
Edward Joseph Sokoloski
May 11, 2026
Edward Joseph Sokoloski, devoted husband, father and grandfather and longtime resident of Littleton, Colorado, passed from this life on May 11, 2026. He is survived by his beloved wife of 51 years, Dianne Sokoloski, sons, Philip and Kevin Sokoloski, and grandchildren Blake, Clara, Marlowe and Walter Sokoloski.
Ed was born on September 15, 1949 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to parents Edward Joseph...
Robert Dean Glock
May 11, 2026
Robert (Bob) D. Glock, 89, of Westminster, Colorado, passed away on May 11th after a 7-year battle with cancer.
He was born November 1, 1936, to Esther (Hinze) and Theodore Glock in David City, NE. In 1961, Bob earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from Iowa State University, Ames, IA. He then served as a Captain doing virology research for...
Ronald Price Cantrell
May 11, 2026
RONALD PRICE CANTRELL June 24, 1933 - May 11,2026
Ron age 92 passed away on May 11, 2026. He was born to Miles Cantrell and Mary K Price on June 24, 1933, in Denver, Colorado. Ron has joined his wife Janet of 70 years of marriage in Heaven “together again”.
Ron is survived by his children their spouses Linda Spilman, Bobby Keltch...
Gloria Esther Whatley
May 10, 2026
Gloria E. Whatley passed away peacefully on May 10, 2026, Mother’s Day, surrounded by her loving children. She was 91 years old. She was born on October 23, 1934, in Borinquen, Aguadilla, Puerto Rico to Antolino Caban Acevedo and Juana Arce Rosario.
Gloria was the devoted wife of Robert C. Whatley, who preceded her in death. Gloria was surrounded by her...
Michael S. "Mike" Heydt
2026
Michael S. “Mike” Heydt, age 82, passed away unexpectedly on May 10, 2026, in Parker, Colorado. Mike graduated from Seneca Township High School in Seneca, Illinois in 1961. He attended the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana as a Chemical Engineering major. Mike decided to pursue a career with Western Electric after scoring the...
Francis Howard Knoll, Jr.
May 10, 2026
Knoll, F. Howard Jr., 92, of Denver Colorado, passed away on May 10, 2026. Born in Eden, Wisconsin on September 10, 1933. His family moved several times throughout the Northwest and settled in Central City, Colorado. After graduating from Gilpin County High School in 1951, he enlisted in the US Naval Air Reserve and was inducted October 28, 1953. He...
Paul Quentin Beacom
May 9, 2026
Paul Quentin Beacom entered into eternal life after a short illness on May 9, 2026 surrounded by his family. He was born in Waterbury, Nebraska on October 1, 1931 to Paul R. and Kathline (Daley) Beacom.
Paul was industrious even as a child working on family farms where he enjoyed having his own horse. He also had his own newspaper route...
Dave Ross Gonnion
May 9, 2026
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of David (Dave) Ross Gonnion. Dave passed beyond the veil in Denver, Colorado, on May 9th, surrounded by close family. Born into humble beginnings on December 16, 1946, at St. Vincents Hospital in Sioux City, Iowa he grew up in a hardworking family that he often described as “poor but...
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