Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
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...
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...
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;...
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...
Dorothy Chee Lo
May 9, 2026
It is with deep respect and heartfelt sorrow that we announce the passing of Dorothy Chee Lo, a cherished educator whose dedication to primary and elementary education enriched the lives of countless children. Born on January 24, 1981, in Denver, Colorado, Dorothy’s life was a testament to the transformative power of knowledge and compassion.
Dorothy’s academic achievements were distinguished by her...
Carol Ann Lontine
May 9, 2026
Carol Ann Lontine, 82, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2026, in Lone Tree, Colorado, surrounded by her loving children.
Carol Ann Graham was born on December 19, 1943, in Eagle Butte, South Dakota, to Donald Richard Graham and Lottie Belle Jefferson. She was raised in a large and close‑knit family and was one of nine siblings: Sharon Ruddell, Judy Hankin...
Gary Morris Holmstead
May 8, 2026
Our husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, Gary Morris Holmstead, passed away peacefully at his home in Littleton, Colorado, on May 8, 2026, after a full and abundant life.
Gary was born on June 4, 1937 in American Fork, Utah to Morris and Evelyn Holmstead. He graduated in 1955 as Valedictorian for his high school in Lehi, Utah. He later...
Charles Loerwald
May 8, 2026
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Charles (Chuck) Joseph Loerwald on May 8, 2026 at his home in Aurora, Colorado. He grew up in Cortez, Colorado and as a young man enlisted in the US Army. He then served proudly in Vietnam from 1967-1969.
Chuck was born September 27, 1946 to Lawrence Walter Loerwald and Rita...
James "Jim" Henry Reimer
May 7, 2026
James “Jim” Henry Reimer, age 86, of Lakewood, passed away on May 7, 2026. Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on April 29, 1940 to Harold & Majorie Reimer. He was the 3rd of 10 children. Jim enlisted the United States Marine Corps in 1961 serving honorably until 1965. In 1969, he moved to Colorado where enjoyed riding Motocross until the age...
Terrell Charles Fridh
May 7, 2026
Terrell “Terry” Charles Fridh, born August 7, 1936, at Epworth Hospital in South Bend, Indiana, passed away on May 7, 2026. He was the beloved son of Carl and Esther Fridh, and is survived by his devoted wife, Janet Fridh, and their son, Eric Fridh.
Terry grew up in South Bend and graduated from Central Senior High School in 1954. He...
Darrell Dean Laschanzky
May 6, 2026
Darrell Dean Laschanzky, age 95, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2026, in Englewood, Colorado. He was born on April 6, 1931, in Fairmont, Nebraska, to William and Laverna Laschanzky.
Darrell was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Joanne “Jody” Laschanzky. Together, they built a life rooted in love, faith, and family.
He is lovingly remembered by his four children: Becky...
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