Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Josephine (Montoya) Richards
Sep 10, 2025
Josephine (Montoya) Richards
April 24, 1948-September 10, 2025
Josephine Richards, age 77, was born to Vicente & Elisaida Montoya, in La Jara, NM. Josephine was raised in Farmington, NM and attended Sacred Heart Catholic School and graduated from Farmington High School in 1966. She moved to Denver, CO in 1970 and remained there the rest of her life.
She is survived by son...
Mary Lou Angelina DeLeo Matz
Sep 5, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Mary Lou Angelina DeLeo Matz, age 91, on September 5, 2025. Mary Lou was born on December 5, 1933,in Denver, Colorado.
Mary Lou is survived by her beloved daughter, Trestina Deanna Matz Tyson, son-in-law Troy Tyson, and her cherished grandchildren, Hunter, Dane, and Tyler. She was preceded in death...
Sharon Ray Binder
Sep 5, 2025
Sharon Ray Binder
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Sharon Ray Binder, on September 5th, 2025, at the age of 79. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family after a brief fight with cancer.
Sharon was born in Beeville, Texas on November 24, 1945, to Mary Katherine Simmons and Carl J. Ray Jr. They moved to the Denver...
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...
Mary Jo Elston
Sep 4, 2025
Hearts full of sorrow, yet grateful for her long and full life, we are saddened to announce the passing of our matriarch, Mary Jo Knickerbocker Elston, on September 4, 2025. Mary was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend. She was born on March 5, 1929, in Dawson, Nebraska, to the late Harlan Cole Knickerbocker and Maedean Lenore...
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...
Beverly (Wear) Statter
Sep 2, 2025
Beverly (Wear) Statter, devoted wife, mother and grandmother, passed away on September 2, 2025, in Larkspur, Colorado at the age of 89. She was the beloved wife of the late Edward “Ed” Statter (1934–2020); together they shared 66 years of marriage.
Beverly was born October 31, 1935, in Kansas City, Missouri to Elmo Gordon Wear and Dorothy (Smith) Wear. Shortly after...
Nancy Carrizales
Sep 2, 2025
Nancy Carrizales, a cherished mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully from natural causes on September 2, 2025, at home surrounded by family at the age of 90.
Born on March 6, 1935, in Linn County, Oregon, and raised alongside her four brothers, Pete, Dave, Dale, and Butchie (1950-1954), Nancy lived a life with an adventurous spirit defined by compassion, determination,...
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...
Kurt David Green
Sep 1, 2025
Kurt David Green, age 40, passed in his sleep at home in Highlands Ranch on September 1, 2025. Kurt was born on March 13, 1985 at St Joseph’s hospital in Denver, Colorado. He graduated from Sheridan High School in 2003. He worked for The Platte River Bar and Grill from 2006 to 2012, and made many lifelong friends. He started...
David Lee Norton
Sep 1, 2025
David Lee Norton, a devoted husband, father, and Papa, passed away on September 1, 2025, at the age of 71. Born on August 2, 1954, in Canby, Minnesota, to Archie and Elenora Norton, Dave was the youngest of two children. In 1959, his family relocated to Englewood, Colorado, where he spent his formative years.
Dave attended All Souls and St. Louis...
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...
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