Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Lawrence "Larry" E. Vallejos
Sep 1, 2025
Lawrence "Larry" E. Vallejos passed away on September 1, 2025 at the age of 91. Loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend.
A Recitation of the Rosary will be held on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 beginning at 11:00AM, followed by the Funeral Mass at 11:30 AM both at Holy Name Catholic Church, 3290 West Milan Avenue, Sheridan, Colorado. The Graveside Service...
Marie Rosalee Ogden
Aug 31, 2025
Marie Rosalee Ogden, Age 82 went to be with the Lord August 31, 2025 surrounded by family. She was born October 14 1943 in Walsenburg, Colorado. Marie and family moved to Denver, were she met and married Roy Ogden Sr. They were married 52 years. Marie is one of 13 sister and 7 brothers. Marie worked her entire career with...
William Joseph Kunzman
Aug 30, 2025
William "Bill" or "Billy" Kunzman passed away peacefully at the age of 98 in Littleton, Colorado. A Colorado native, Bill was born in Weldona, Colorado on June 9, 1927. He was the eldest child to Roy and Mary Kunzman and older brother to Betty.
This naturally introverted individual grew up on a farm and graduated from Weldona High School in 1945....
James Calvin Callahan
Aug 30, 2025
James C. Callahan, age 82, passed away on August 30, 2025. He was born on December 3, 1942.
James attended Manual High School and pursued some college studies before dedicating his career to public service. He worked with the Division of Wildlife for 33 years and later served Jefferson County for 17 years as a Land Acquisition Specialist.
A proud member of...
Roselyn Frances Lehman
Aug 28, 2025
Roselyn F Lehman (Rosie) was born in Denver, April 15, 1960, and passed away peacefully on August 28, 2025. She was only 65 at the time of her passing, much too young for our beloved Sister and Aunt. She will be missed immensely.
Roselyn is survived by her siblings; Brother’s David DeJiacomo, and John Lehman, Sister’s Janet (Brian) Dendorfer, and Diana...
John Joseph Degnan
Aug 27, 2025
John Degnan, beloved husband, father, brother, son, and friend, passed away on August 27, 2025, at the age of 55 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Though his time was far too short, John filled each and every moment with music, laughter, and a joy for life that was impossible to resist.
John began his story in Dubuque, Iowa, born...
Gerry W. Knutson
Aug 27, 2025
GERRY WAYNE KNUTSON
Gerry W Knutson, 76, died unexpectedly August 27, 2025, at home. He was born March 23, 1949, in Rigby, Idaho, the son of Kenneth Ardean, Sr. and Frances Lottie (Atwood) Knutson.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brothers, Kenneth Ardean, Jr. & Keith Carl. Surviving, in addition to his siblings, Terry Knutson & Kim Beard...
Rita Rae Groess
Aug 26, 2025
Rita Rae Groess, age 91, of Lakewood, Colorado passed away peacefully at home on August 26, 2025 surrounded by the love of family. Born on June 2, 1934, on her family farm in Wamego, Kansas, to Nettie and Robert R. Peddicord, Rita was the only daughter among five older brothers. She learned the value of hard work and determination early...
David Lynn Slagle, Sr.
Aug 26, 2025
David Lynn Slagle Sr, 79, passed away on 08/26/2025 at St Anthony’s Hospital after a brief illness. Born on 04/24/1946 to William and Virtle Slagle in Harriman TN, David was the youngest of 4 children. The family relocated to Cape Town, South Africa when David was very young due to an opportunity for his father and he remained there until...
Andie Keefover
Aug 26, 2025
Andie Nicole Keefover, age 28, passed away in her home on August 26, 2025. She was a graduate of Denver College of Nursing where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree.
Andie loved the outdoors, her cats, her dog and her family. She had a heart for any animal, her patients, and her coworkers. She touched the lives of anyone she...
Steven Joseph Lancaster
Aug 26, 2025
Steven Joseph Lancaster, beloved son, sibling, friend, and partner, of Thornton, passed away at his home on August 26, 2025. He was 31 years old. Steven was born in Houston, Texas on July 13, 1994 to David Lancaster and Jessica Murray
Steven and his family moved to Colorado in 1996. Steven grew up and attended schools in the Thornton/Northglenn area. He...
Pearl "Tootsie" Grace Graham
Aug 25, 2025
Pearl Graham, born on March 31, 1934, to Frank and Pearl Ehmann in Elbert County, passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family.
She is survived by her daughters, Patty Spears and Carolyn Currier, as well as her beloved grandchildren and great-grandchild, who were the joy of her life.
Pearl was a devoted mother and a faithful woman of God....
Avyon Orion Farrell
Aug 25, 2025
Avyon “Avy” Orion Farrell passed away on August 25, 2025. Avy was born on October 21, 2005, making him forever 19 years old. A 2024 graduate of Rangeview High School, Avy was preparing to begin his sophomore year at Metropolitan State University of Denver. Avy worked in community pools lifeguarding and teaching younger kids to swim. He recently completed his...
Albert E. Rhein, Sr.
Aug 25, 2025
Albert E. Rhein, Sr., age 93, passed peacefully in Lakewood, CO, on August 25, 2025.
He touched many lives with his love, wisdom, humor, and unwavering spirit of perseverance. He was a passionate husband, father, and grandfather. His love and devotion to his spouse, children, and grandchildren were his driving force for living. He would light up with joy when surrounded...
Donald Keith Derks
Aug 24, 2025
Donald Keith Derks, 95, of Westminster, Colorado, entered his heavenly home on August 24, 2025, surrounded by his family.
Born February 5, 1930, to Pearl (Haley) and Peter Wendell Derks, Keith was the youngest of six children and grew up with two brothers, Lynn and Darrell and three sisters, Madeline, Wanda, and Thelma, all of whom preceded him in death. After...
Alec Francis Newman
Aug 23, 2025
Alec was born in Clovis, New Mexico on August 18, 1997 to Kimberly Schall and Gregory Newman.
Alec was truly the kindest soul you could meet. Whether you were a family member, friend, or total stranger, he could find a way to brighten your day with a funny joke or fun conversation.
Alec was a student at Liberty High School from 2012-2016....
Judy Delleen Pemberton
Aug 23, 2025
Today we are here to witness the assimilation of Judy Pemberton.
Judy Pemberton, 69, of Northglenn, Colorado, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2025. She was born on July 9, 1956, to the late Helen and Edwin Pemberton.
Judy graduated from Northglenn High School in 1975 and spent her life bringing warmth and creativity to everyone around her. She had a passion...
Kimberly Kay Brackett Zurita
Aug 23, 2025
Kimberly Kay Brackett Zurita
January 21, 1969 – August 23, 2025
On August 23, 2025, Kimberly Kay Zurita passed away peacefully in Arvada, Colorado, at the age of 56, following a courageous battle with cancer. She is survived by her loving husband, Pedro, known as Ricky, and her stepdaughter and husband, Karina and Jake Steiner. Kim is lovingly remembered by Kiley, Tanner,...
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