Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Travis Benjamin Fincher
May 20, 2026
Travis Benjamin Fincher of Denver, Colorado passed away on May 20, 2026 at the age of 35. Loving husband, father, son and friend.
A Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 28, 2026 beginning at 3:00PM until 4:00PM with the Celebration of Travis' life starting at 4:00PM both Horan & McConaty, 3101 South Wadsworth Boulevard, Lakewood, Colorado.
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Jackie "Jack" Verlyn Shaver
May 20, 2026
Jackie "Jack" Verlyn Shaver
December 21, 1936-May 20, 2026
Survived by wife Barbara; daughter Lisa; numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside Service Tuesday, June 9, 2026, 10:00 am, Fort Logan National Cemetery.
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.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in Kim's honor...
Marilyn Constance Harrison
May 17, 2026
Marilyn Constance Harrison passed away peacefully on May 17, 2026 at the age of 87. She was born August 30, 1938 to Clyde Brattin Merritt and Margaret Blanche Merritt (Brett) in Neosho, Missouri.
Most of Marilyn’s early years were in Webb City, Missouri and Ottawa, Kansas and she earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education from Pittsburgh State University...
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...
David J. Davis
May 16, 2026
David J Davis, 79, passed away at home in Aurora, CO on May 16, 2026 after a long, hard-fought battle with a heart condition.
He was born February 12, 1947 in Appling, GA and was the only surviving triplet. He was larger than life and lived his life making up for all three. David was known for his love of life,...
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...
Louise Dorothy Chavez
May 14, 2026
Louise Dorothy Chavez, age 82, passed away in her home on May 14, 2026, surrounded by her family.
Dorothy was born in the San Luis Valley in 1943, the third of ten children with two sisters and seven brothers. She graduated from Denver West High School and soon began building what would become the center of her life, her family.
In 1962,...
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;...
Michael J. Phelan
May 12, 2026
Michael J. Phelan was born June 23rd 1948 at Mercy Hospital in Denver, Colorado. He attended Mullen High School graduating in 1966. He then attended The College of Santa Fe receiving a degree in Political Science in 1970. Michael joined the Army in 1971 and was deployed to Vietnam serving as a Military Police Officer in Saigon. After his service,...
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...
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