Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Ronald Dale Ellis

Ronald Dale Ellis

Feb 17, 2026

Ronald Dale Ellis—Ron, 66, of Littleton, Colorado, passed away February 17, 2026, after enduring the effects of ALS (Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) for about 2 years. Ron was born in Butler, Missouri and grew up in Harrisonville, Missouri.

Ron spent 21 years in various roles of sales and marketing in the electronics manufacturing industry, with the first two years in Kansas City...

John Patrick Farrell

John Patrick Farrell

Feb 17, 2026

John Patrick Farrell was born February 5, 1938 in Newton, Iowa to Francis Leo Farrell and Mary Elizabeth Nolan. Shortly they moved to Stuart, Iowa. John graduated from Stuart High School and attended St Louis University for one year then transferred to Iowa University from where he graduated with a degree in Business.

He went to work for the state of...

Obre Virginia Sisneros

Obre Virginia Sisneros

Feb 16, 2026

Obre Virginia Sisneros (Abselia Afreciano DeHerrra), a beloved mother and grandmother, peacefully passed away on February 16, 2026, at her home in Denver, Colorado, at the age of 84. Born on February 28, 1941, in Costilla, New Mexico, Obre was the daughter of Frank and Anna DeHerrera. She spent her first six years with her eight siblings in Costilla where...

Anna Bell Zimmerman

Anna Bell Zimmerman

Feb 16, 2026

Anna Bell Zimmerman passed away peacefully in her home at age 100 on February 16, 2026. She was born on November 8th, 1925 in Meadow, Texas to parents Leslie and Audrey Brooks. She was one of 5 children. Her siblings were Jesse and Bessie (twins), Robert (Corky) and Walter. She and her sister Bessie moved to the Denver area in...

Bonnie Bernice Vecchiarelli

Bonnie Bernice Vecchiarelli

Feb 15, 2026

Bonnie Bernice Vecchiarelli passed away at age 85 on February 15, 2026 surrounded by family.

Born on October 29, 1940 to Glen and Dolly Barclay in Wheatridge, Colorado, Bonnie B, as her dad always called her, grew up in Wheatridge with her parents and younger brother, Tom. She would go on to marry her high school sweetheart, Jim Ryall, at age...

Ysidoro "Isy" Jaramillo

Ysidoro "Isy" Jaramillo

Feb 15, 2026

Ysidoro "Isy" Jaramillo was born to his parents Eladio and Pauline Jaramillo on October 8, 1954 in Denver, Colorado. He was raised with his siblings, Michael, Eladio "Manuel", and Robert. 

Isy was educated through Denver Public Schools where he established his life's blue print. He furthered his education by attending Print School where he developed additional skills. Through out his career,...

Jerry Ellen Koelmel

Jerry Ellen Koelmel

Feb 15, 2026

Jerry Ellen Koelmel, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on the morning of February 15, 2026. Born on October 28, 1945, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Jerry lived a life defined by kindness, generosity, and a deep commitment to helping others.

Jerry was a talented and dedicated seamstress. She poured love into every stitch, whether she was creating something...

Pamela "Pam" Suzanne Trussell Quam

Pamela "Pam" Suzanne Trussell Quam

Feb 15, 2026

Pamela “Pam” Suzanne Trussell Quam, 69, died peacefully surrounded by her family on February 15, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. She was born on July 23, 1956 to Howard Marshall Trussell Sr. and Louise Thrall Trussell in Washington, D.C. Pam grew up in Alexandria, VA and Bethesda, MD. She and her brother, Howard, moved with their parents to Okinawa, where she...

David "Dave" Louis DeLuzio

David "Dave" Louis DeLuzio

Feb 15, 2026

David Louis DeLuzio age 84 of Thornton, Colorado passed away peacefully on February 15, 2026. David was educated through Adams County Public Schools where he attended and graduated from Westminster High School.

David served a lifetime in public service. He dedicated 22 years to the Adams County Sheriff’s office where he retired as a Lieutenant. During his free time, David enjoyed...

Col. John J. "Jim" Maloney

Col. John J. "Jim" Maloney

Feb 14, 2026

John "Jim" James Maloney, aged 84, passed away at his home in Parker, CO, surrounded by family on February 14, 2026. Born in Troy, NY, to John and Dorothy (Gentile) Maloney, he grew up in Waterford, NY, and graduated from Keveny Memorial Academy in 1959. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Siena College in 1961 before joining the Air Force,...

James Neil McInnes

James Neil McInnes

Feb 14, 2026

James Neil “Jim” McInnes, 100, passed away on February 14, 2026, in Denver, Colorado. Born on November 17, 1925, in Sandwich, Illinois, Jim spent nearly all of his long life rooted in the community he loved. For the past three decades, he divided his time between Sandwich and Scottsdale, Arizona, before moving to Denver last year to be closer to...

Mary Rose O'Hara

Mary Rose O'Hara

Feb 13, 2026

Mary Rose O’Hara (nee Keighley) age 90 of Centennial, Colorado died peacefully in her home on February 13, 2026 surrounded by loved ones. She was born in New York City on October 5, 1935 to Thomas and Mary Keighley. She was married to Richard O’Hara on October 7, 1961 whom she met while working at Equitable Life Assurance in New...

Thomas Patrick O'Rourke

Thomas Patrick O'Rourke

Feb 13, 2026

Thomas Patrick O’Rourke passed away peacefully February, 13, at the age of 95.Tom was the beloved husband of the late Alice (Van Meter) and the devoted father of his two daughters, Shannon O’Rourke of Los Angeles and Barrie (Vince) Ciulla of Denver. He was immensely proud and supportive of his grandchildren, Sophie and Jack Ciulla, both of Denver. Tom was...

Andrew Jay Wagner

Andrew Jay Wagner

Feb 13, 2026

Andrew Jay Wagner of Morrison, Colorado passed from this life on February 13, 2026, at the age of 37, after over a yearlong battle with cancer. Andy was born on April 24, 1988 in Denver, Colorado to Bradley and Gloria Wagner. After obtaining his degree in Exercise Physiology from Metropolitan State University Denver, Andy became the owner of The Custom...

Charlotte Michael Burn

Charlotte Michael Burn

Feb 13, 2026

Charlotte Burn, born Charlotte Michael Riley and lovingly known as “Charlie,” entered into eternal life on February 13, 2026, at the age of 82.

Charlie was born on October 11, 1943, to Paul and Idell Riley. She grew up with a strong sense of faith, family, and devotion that would define her life. She later married the love of her life,...

Joann Anastasia Anzia

Joann Anastasia Anzia

Feb 13, 2026

Joann Anastasia Anzia of Lakewood, CO passed away peacefully on February 13, 2026 at the age of 89. Her life was a testament to the loving bonds of family and faith.

Born December 9, 1936 to Alois and Josephine Weiland of Port Washington, WI, Joann attended St. Mary Catholic School and cherished her roles as the Virgin Mary in 8th grade...

Roberta Lea Gentry

Roberta Lea Gentry

Feb 12, 2026

Roberta “Bert” Lea Hickman Gentry was born on 11/20/1937. She was 88 years old when she left this earth to join her husband in Heaven on February 12th 2026.

Bert is survived by her son Steven Gentry and his partner Karen Zurfluh, her daughter Denise Perkins and her husband Todd Perkins. Also mourning the loss is her grandson CJ and his...

Anne Knowlton Farrell

Anne Knowlton Farrell

Feb 12, 2026

Anne Byron Knowlton Farrell, 82, died at home on February 12, 2026, in Denver, CO, after living with Neuroendocrine Carcinoid cancer for the past 16 years. To the end, her spirit was not ready to stop living life to the fullest.

Born in Norfolk, Virginia on September 5, 1943, to the late Negus Wolcott Knowlton (Capt. U.S. Navy) and Helen Leila...

Frances L Cothren

Frances L Cothren

Feb 11, 2026

Frances L. Cothren, age 77, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2026, in Denver. She was born on September 5, 1948, in Hattiesburg, MS.

Frances spent her early childhood in Hattiesburg before moving at the age of five with her parents and sisters to Pasadena. She was raised in Pasadena and graduated from Sam Rayburn High School. Pasadena remained her home...