Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Carolyn Marie Clark

Carolyn Marie Clark

Dec 21, 2025

Carolyn (Carol) Marie Baumann Clark, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, educator, and lifelong learner, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of determination, compassion, and love.

Carol was born on June 2, 1941, to Karl and Cora Baumann near Lemoyne on her parents’ cattle ranch. She began her education in a one-room schoolhouse in Lemoyne before attending Ogallala High School, where...

Christopher Lee Samson

Christopher Lee Samson

Dec 21, 2025

Christopher (Chris) Lee Samson, beloved son and father, passed away unexpectedly at home on December 21, 2025. Chris was born on February 24, 1974, in Aurora Colorado. He graduated from Rangeview High School in Aurora and attended classes at Red Rocks Community College. His passion for bicycles led him to working at and managing bicycle shops in both Aurora and...

Bryan James Beard

Bryan James Beard

Dec 21, 2025

It is with a heavy heart that we share the news that our beloved son, brother, and friend, Bryan Beard, passed away suddenly on December 21, 2025, from a heart attack.

Bryan was one of a kind—his infectious charisma drew people in instantly, and his sharp but playful humor could light up any room and make anyone laugh. He had a...

Darrell Herman Hoffman

Darrell Herman Hoffman

Dec 19, 2025

Darrell H. Hoffman, 75, died Friday December 19th, 2025, at AdventHealth in Littleton, CO.

Darrell is survived by his brother Roger Hoffman of Aurora, and sister Ronda (Dave) Bowen of Lochbuie; nieces and nephews: Terry (Delia) Hoffman, Mike (Jennifer) Hoffman, Janna Thornhill (Marc Sinclair), Justin (Keema) Bowen, and Cody (Sarah) Bowen.

Darrell was predeceased by his parents Herman and Dorothy Hoffman, and...

Joel Howard LeRoy Humphrey

Joel Howard LeRoy Humphrey

Dec 19, 2025

Joel Howard LeRoy Humphrey, age 75, passed away peacefully Friday morning, December 19, 2025. He was born February 10, 1950, in Denver, Colorado, the eldest son of the late Roy and Hildreth Humphrey.

He attended Denver South High School. Joel proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam era and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Metropolitan State...

DeNell Jeris Haines

DeNell Jeris Haines

Dec 18, 2025

DeNell Jeris (Skow) Haines passed away on December 18, 2025, in Golden, Colorado at the age of 78 from complications of Dementia.

She was born in Great Falls, Montana in 1947 to William Skow and WillaDean Costner Skow. The family later moved to the Corbett-Springdale area where DeNell went to grade school and graduated from Corbett High School in 1965. She...

Claudia Elaine Humbargar

Claudia Elaine Humbargar

Dec 17, 2025

Claudia Elaine Humbargar, age 68, died peacefully in her sleep during the early morning hours of December 17, 2025, in Denver, Colorado.

Claudia was born on July 12, 1957, in Elma, Iowa, the oldest of five siblings. Raised on a farm, she developed a lifelong love of animals, gardening, and the simple beauty of nature. She graduated from Crestwood High School...

Patricia "Pat" Lundstrom Bjorndal

Patricia "Pat" Lundstrom Bjorndal

Dec 16, 2025

A.V. Patricia Lundstrom Bjorndal December 28, 1931 – December 16, 2025

Patricia “Pat” Lundstrom Bjorndal, born December 28, 1931, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Earnest and Marion Lundstrom, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 16, 2025.

Pat graduated from Rowland Hall, where she excelled in musical arts. Following high school, she worked as a flight attendant for Western Airlines, an experience...

Ann Frances Imes

Ann Frances Imes

Dec 16, 2025

A native Coloradan, Ann was born on November 26th, 1942, to Francis (Frank) and Myrtle Hill. Peacefully passed away, December 16th, 2025.

She attended Blessed Sacrament Catholic school from Kindergarten through Graduation. She attended Denver University, obtaining a Bachelors Degree and taught in a rural school in Wyoming. She returned to the Denver area where she went to work for the...

Margaret (Wendy) Buehler

Margaret (Wendy) Buehler

Dec 16, 2025

Margaret (Wendy) P Buehler, beloved wife, mother and Grandmother passed away Dec 16, 2025 in Arvada, CO. She was born in Chicago, IL on Oct 17, 1936 and grew up in Glencoe IL, where she lived with parents Marion and William Preston. After high school she attend college in CO where she met her husband Jerome Buehler. They were married...

Terry Joe Hudson

Terry Joe Hudson

Dec 16, 2025

Terry Joe Hudson, 84, of Arvada, Colorado, passed away on December 16, 2025.

Terry was born on December 30, 1940 to Woodrow “Woody” and Dorothy (Morris) Hudson in Peru, Indiana. His sister Sue was born on June 8, 1942. He attended Holman Elementary School, Peru Junior High School and Peru High School, graduating in 1959. Terry played high school football which...

Richard E. Carey

Richard E. Carey

Dec 16, 2025

Richard E. “Dick” Carey, age 95, passed away peacefully in Englewood, Colorado, on December 16, 2025. He was a life-long resident of Denver, and graduated from St. Joseph’s High School in 1949. Following graduation, Dick was employed by the Denver Public Schools for several years after which time he proudly served in the United States Navy. After his military service,...

Rebecca Sue Pollock

Rebecca Sue Pollock

Dec 15, 2025

Rebecca Sue Pollock, 74, of Northglenn, Colorado, passed away peacefully on Monday morning, December 15th. Known as "Becky" to friends and family, she was born in Denver, Colorado on September 13, 1951 to Ed White and Dorothy (White) Iverson. She spent most of her life in her native state of Colorado, in addition to college in South Carolina, French language...

Rebecca B Henderson

Rebecca B Henderson

Dec 15, 2025

Rebecca B Henderson was born on August 31, 1933, and passed away peacefully on December 15 at the age of 92.

Rebecca, known lovingly as “Beckie,” was the second of four children, born to the Benson family alongside her siblings Wayne, Charles, and Yvonne. She began her college education at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas, before transferring to the...

James "Bill" Black

James "Bill" Black

Dec 14, 2025

James William “Bill” Black, 76, a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, and cherished brother, passed away surrounded by love on December 14, 2025. 

Bill was married to his high school sweetheart, Jan Black, for 53 years—a partnership built on loyalty, hard work, and deep affection. Together they raised a family and created a home rooted in care, laughter, and dedication. 

A...

Dolores "Dodie" J. Konecny

Dolores "Dodie" J. Konecny

Dec 14, 2025

Dolores “Dodie” Jean Konecny, of Greenwood Village, Colorado, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2025, at the age of 95. She was a loving mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, and cherished friend.

A Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m., followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m., both at Horan & McConaty...

Lynsey Anne Patten

Lynsey Anne Patten

Dec 13, 2025

Lynsey Anne Patten adored wife, mom, daughter, daughter-in-law, niece, and cousin passed away suddenly on Saturday, December 13, 2025 in Highlands Ranch, CO from complications of multiple sclerosis. She was 48 years old.

Lynsey was born on January 31, 1977, in Eastlake, Ohio. She is survived by her parents, Kerry (Cribley) Moskowitz and Howard Moskowitz, her devoted husband, Chad, her precious...

Judith Ellen Paykoc

Judith Ellen Paykoc

Dec 13, 2025

Judith Ellen Johnson Paykoc, 72, passed away on Saturday, December 13th, 2025. 

Judith was born in Omaha, Nebraska in 1953. During her father’s military career, Judith and her family lived in Nebraska, California, Maine, and Kansas. Judith attended primary and secondary schools in Lansing, Kansas. She graduated from Lansing High School in 1971. Judith went on to earn her Bachelor’s degree...