Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Oct 10, 2025

Oct 10, 2025

Carloyn (Myers) Passarelli passed away peacefully on October 10, 2025, at the age of 95. Born June 6, 1930, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to the late Jared Myers and Dorthy Myers Brown. Carolyn spent her early years in Pittsburgh before moving with her family to Cincinnati Ohio. She graduated from Miami University in Oxford Ohio, with a degree in business.

She moved...

Oct 10, 2025

Sandra "Sandy" Graber, age 75, passed away on Friday, October 10, at Lutheran Hospital. Sandy was born at Rose Memorial, Denver, and spent her years in Arvada. She attended all Arvada schools and went on to graduate from Western State College in Gunnison, CO.

Sandy taught at Mapleton High School and went on to finish her career in the finance world....

Oct 9, 2025

Joe (Joey) Garneau, of Thornton, CO, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family after a short battle with vascular dementia at Sunrise Senior Living facility. He was 71.

He was the eldest son of Marian and Joseph Garneau, born May 3, 1954, on a US Airforce base in Sculthorpe RAF, Norfolk, England. He was raised to be a devout Catholic and...

Oct 9, 2025

Marjorie Ann "Margie" Platz (Kellagher) passed away on October 8, 2025, and then was joined with her loving husband, Richard "Dick" Lee Platz on October 9, 2025. They were married for over 69 years and were inseparable throughout their lives. They were the manifestation of enduring love and companionship, even holding hands the days before their passing. It was only...

Oct 7, 2025

Marjorie L. Huston, loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away 10/7/25. Born on 9/18/41 to Fred and Evelyn Leyba in Leadville, Colorado. In her early years she had a wonderful and rewarding career as a Registered Nurse. Before and during retirement she enjoyed traveling, spending time with her family and contributing to various causes and organizations within her community. To...

Oct 7, 2025

Oct 7, 2025

Wayne Bernard Grosso, 84, of Lakewood, passed away October 7, 2025. He is preceded in death by his parents, Pete and Louise Grosso and step mother, Barbara Grosso. 

Wayne is survived by his loving wife, Yolonda; his children: Christopher (Giselle Metcaf-Grosso), Stephen (Kathy Lawatsch), Robert, Karen (Greg Marquez) Auvinen, Nancy (Orion Chandler) and Johnny. Grandfather of: Cassandra, Torin, McKenzie, Aidan, Jaden,...

Oct 6, 2025

Retired U.S. Air Force Brigadier General Denis Leo Walsh, age 90, died peacefully on Monday, October 6, 2025, at his home in Denver, Colorado. Known affectionately by family as “Bum” or “Bumpa,” Denis lived a full, purposeful life of service to family and country and was much loved by his family and close friends.

Denis was born on August 9, 1935,...

Oct 6, 2025

Maria Christina Radston, born February 22, 1952 and passed October 6, 2025 at the age of 73. Born in Havana, Cuba, Maria then moved to Miami, Florida where she met the love of her life, George Radston. Throughout their years together, they lived in various places, both U.S. and abroad.

Maria was an amazing wife to George, loving mama to Jennifer...

Oct 6, 2025

Juvenal Ibarra Escobedo, querido esposo, padre, y abuelo, fallecio el dia 6 de octubre del 2025 en su hogar en Arvada, Colorado, rodeado de su amorosa familia. Fue nacido el dia 19 de agosto del 1962 en La Victorina, Zacatecas, Mexico a sus padres Rafael y Juana Ibarra.

Juvenal crecio en La Victorina, Zacatecas, Mexico. Cercas de alli conocio a su...

Oct 5, 2025

Charles passed away at home with his loved ones on October 5, 2025 at the age of 72 after an 8 year battle with cancer. He was born June 10, 1953 in Santa Rosa, California to the late Charles William Farrell and Carol Joan Farrell. Charles graduated from Santa Rosa High School in 1971 and shortly after he joined the...

Oct 5, 2025

Mary Jo Chojnowski (McNutt) passed away on October 5, 2025, in Lafayette, CO. She was born to Don and Mary McNutt at St. Vincent’s hospital in Toledo, OH on April 26, 1942. Mary Jo grew up in Toledo and attended DeVilbiss High School. During the summers of her youth, the family spent time at the cottage her father built on...

Oct 5, 2025

Lois Carol (Jones) Snider passed away peacefully at home on October 5, 2025. She and her husband, Donald “Don” Snider, were native Denverites. Lois was preceded in death by her husband Donald, and her beloved daughter, Janet Snider McNellis-King, her grandson, Nicholas Delmonico, her sisters Lorraine Jones Marchesi Koykendall and Gloria Jones Powell, and her brother, Luther “Lou” Frank Jones,...

Oct 4, 2025

Beloved Husband, Father and Grandfather, born December 21, 1932. After a long battle with cancer, John passed away peacefully on October 4, 2025.

John celebrated 72 years of marriage to his wife, Gloria. He leaves behind his daughter, Jody, and granddaughters, Hannah and Dulcie. They will always remember him for his love, humor and many talents.

With a brilliant mind, John obtained...

Oct 3, 2025

Craig Hanson: Visionary. Mentor. Dog Lover. Caregiver. Friend.

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Every great story unfolds in three acts. Craig Hanson’s is no exception. And since he seemed to always like things in 3s, we’ll tell Craig’s story that way: three acts styled with dazzling creativity and compassion; and infinitely beautiful ways he taught us how to live.

Act One: The Dreamer

Craig was born in Harmony,...

Oct 2, 2025

Richard “Rick” Geesen, age 64, died at home in Aurora, Colorado on October 2, 2025. Rick was born at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Denver. He attended Thornton High School and joined the Marine Corps after graduation. Rick met his wife, Marisa Williams, in high school. The pair moved to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1981 and married there in 1985. While in...

Oct 2, 2025

Gerald (Jerry) DeHague, age 77, died at his home in Denver, CO on October 2, 2025. Originally from Burlington, Iowa, he was a proud graduate of Burlington High School, class of 1966. He continued his education at Western Illinois University in Macomb, Illinois where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Geography in 1970, and a master’s degree in Geography in...

Oct 2, 2025

Ron, age 80, passed away in Aurora, Colorado on October 2, 2025. He was born in Marquette, Kansas and graduated from Marquette High School in 1963. He attended Bethany College in Lindsborg, where he met his future wife. Shortly after graduation, he began his Air Force career and returned to marry Sharon Benson July 6, 1968 in Hordville, Nebraska.

His 22...