Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Dennis James Nielsen
Sep 5, 2025
With hearts full of love and gratitude for a life well lived, we announce the passing of Dennis James Nielsen—known to most simply as “Jim”—on the evening of Friday, September 5, 2025, in his hometown of Denver, Colorado. He was 75 years old.
Jim was born on September 26, 1949, in Denver to Leonard Goodman Nielsen and Mary Louise Nielsen. He...
Ralph Paul Freehling
Sep 5, 2025
Ralph Paul Freehling, age 77, of Arvada, Colorado, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, September 5, 2025, after 28 years of battling with heart and vascular disease. He was surrounded by family and friends.
Ralph was born on August 20, 1948, at Mercy Hospital in Denver, Colorado, to Evelyn (Makowski) and Peter Freehling. He proudly served his country by...
Giacomo A Meschia
Sep 4, 2025
"It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. Giacomo Meschia, who left us peacefully at the age of 99 years on Thursday, September 4, 2025. He fought valiantly against heart disease, macular degeneration, and Parkinson disease. Born in Milan, Italy, Dr. Meschia was the son of an innovative engineer who designed one of the first espresso...
Arthur Crocfer
Sep 4, 2025
Arthur (Art) Roy Crocfer was born to Robert and Jeanette Crocfer on August 27th, 1940 and passed away peacefully on September 4th, 2025 at the Intermountain Health Platte Valley Hospital in Brighton CO surrounded by loved ones. Art was 85 years old. He was preceded in death by his son Robert Crocfer, and he is survived by his sons and...
Larry Russell Majors
Sep 2, 2025
Larry Russell Majors passed away at his home on September 2nd 2025. He was 80 years old. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving aboard the aircraft carrier U.S.S. America. He started in squadron maintenance before being promoted to plane captain for an F-4 Phantom. He served from 1966-1968. From 1969-1971 he was in the U.S. Navy reserves. Larry was...
Traci Lynn Lacrue
Sep 2, 2025
With hearts full of sorrow, we share the passing of our beloved Traci Lynn (Schilling) Lacrue, who left this world peacefully on September 2, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Traci was a devoted daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and friend. Her warmth, humor, and compassion touched everyone she met. With her magnetic personality and radiant smile, she lit...
Kelly Anne Regina Garber
Sep 2, 2025
Kelly Anne Regina Garber
Kelly Anne Regina Garber (née La Porte), aged 63, from Lakewood, CO, passed away on September 2, 2025.
Born on July 6, 1962, in Chicago, IL, Kelly was the cherished daughter of Constance and Theodore. A graduate of Glenbard South High School in Glen Ellyn, IL, she cared for others as a Certified Nursing Assistant, bringing compassion and...
Jeffrey Wendell Konishi
Sep 1, 2025
In Loving Memory of Jeffrey (Jeff) Wendell Konishi
April 10, 1962 – September 1, 2025
Beginnings in Colorado
Jeffrey (Jeff) Wendell Konishi was born on April 10, 1962, in Alamosa, Colorado, to Ben and Bessie Konishi. From the start, he carried with him a quiet strength, an enduring kindness, and a gentle spirit that would shape the path of his life.
A Journey of...
Travis Jordan Tyler Fellman
Sep 1, 2025
Travis Jordan Tyler Fellman (37) passed away on September 1st, 2025 in Westminster, CO. Born on January 8th, 1988 in Denver, CO, Travis was a devoted father, son, brother, and Unc. Kind, hardworking and soft spoken, Travis was always willing to lend a hand to anyone who needed it. His energy was contagious and had a smile that lit up...
Audrey Murley Sandahl
Sep 1, 2025
Audrey Murley Sandahl was born in Albany, NY on September 27, 1963. She passed away on September 1, 2025 surrounded by loved ones. She was only 61 at the time of her passing.
Audrey graduated from UMASS Dartmouth with a BS in Marketing, she then attended Bentley where she earned her masters in International Studies. She was a high powered business...
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...
Arlene Marilyn Foster
Aug 31, 2025
Arlene Marilyn Foster, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2025, in Centennial, Colorado. Born on October 17, 1932, in Omaha, Nebraska, she lived a remarkable life marked by dedication to her family and community.
Arlene was known for her devoted service as a Aurora Public school bus driver, a role that allowed her to...
Joseph Peter Coleman
Aug 31, 2025
Joseph Peter Coleman was born on September 30, 1933 in the Bronx, New York. He was the third of four sons born to Irish immigrants Patrick and Kate Coleman. Joseph died peacefully on August 31, 2025, at the age of 91, in Denver, Colorado, after being surrounded by his loving family.
Joseph was born and raised in the Bronx in an...
Louise Hayes McCabe
Aug 31, 2025
Mary “Louise” Hayes McCabe died peacefully on August 31, 2025, surrounded by her five children at her beloved family home of 65 years.
Louise was born on August 15, 1934, at Mercy Hospital in Denver to Thomas Austin Hayes Jr. and Kathryn Genevieve Tierney Hayes. Louise was a proud fourth generation Coloradan and wore her settlers’ descendant distinction proudly. In 1938,...
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...
Kathryn Marie Halpin
Aug 30, 2025
Beloved Denver resident Kathryn Marie Halpin, born November 8, 1945, passed away Saturday, August 30, 2025, in her home, surrounded by her loving children Lisa Rice Inkret, Diana Rice Boutwell, and Jeannine Rice Holland, after a long and brave struggle with ovarian cancer. Always keeping an optimistic attitude about her illness, Kathryn never referred to her diagnosis as a battle,...
John Paul (Jack) Pogge
Aug 30, 2025
John Paul (“Jack”) Pogge was a man who not only lived life to the fullest but also encouraged others to do the same. Central in his life was his family, and he strived to guide his children to become loving, caring and successful legacies of his many talents and gifts. Jack was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa on June 21,...
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...
William Emmett Malone
Aug 29, 2025
William Emmett Malone passed away peacefully on August 29, 2025, at the age of 98 in Plano, TX. He was born on May 20, 1927 in Hudson. NY, to Roger Francis Malone and Margaret E. Malone.
Emmett is survived by his loving children, Kevin (Renee) Malone, Maureen Malone, and William E. Malone, Jr. He is also survived by over 30 nieces...
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