Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Dec 12, 2025

James “Jim” Alvin Karr passed away surrounded by love and family. He was preceded in death by his mother, Leona Jean Baird, and his father, Gale Dean Karr.

Jim is survived by his beloved wife, Sheryl Karr, with whom he shared more than 57 years of marriage, a partnership built on love, devotion, and family. He was a proud and loving...

Dec 11, 2025

James Dean Wieland, born October 24, 1936, passed away on December 11, 2025, after a life marked by learning, craftsmanship, and devotion to family. A longtime educator with Denver Public Schools, James spent his career helping students develop confidence, discipline, and problem-solving skills.

Outside the classroom, James enjoyed pursuits that reflected patience, creativity, and quiet humor. Chess was a lifelong passion;...

Dec 11, 2025

Augustina Irene Herlocker was born Sept. 26, 1930, in Denver to Eulalio Jack Whatley and Amalia Marquez. She was the eldest of 14 children. She attended Sacred Heart primary school and married Henry David Herlocker at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on July 17, 1949. The couple had seven children. and relocated from Denver to California for several years while raising...

Dec 10, 2025

In Loving Memory of Our Beautiful Daughter

Araceli “Ara” Payan

Surrounded by love, Araceli “Ara” Payan went on her greatest adventure, leaving this world to be with God in Heaven on December 10, 2025, at the age of 12.

Ara was born on January 28, 2013, in Aurora, Colorado, and lived in Commerce City, Colorado. She was a 7th-grade student at Discovery Magnet...

Dec 10, 2025

Dec 10, 2025

Virginia C Ritton Stingel (Ginnie) was born to Claude and Frances Ritton on October 2nd, 1932 in Kingston, NY. She passed peacefully on December 10, 2025 with her husband of 72 years by her side. After graduating from Kingston High School, Ginnie worked at DeLaval. She married the love of her life, Henry Stingel (Hank), on April 12, 1953. They...

Dec 9, 2025

It is with great sorrow that the family of Lucy Gonzales announces her passing on December 9, 2025 at the age of 89. She passed peacefully with her family present.

Lucy will be remembered for her generosity to family and friends, and always wanting to cook and feed the family for the holidays. She will be profoundly missed. 

She was preceded in...

Dec 9, 2025

It is difficult—perhaps impossible—to capture the passing of Leonard P. Plank, a man whose life so fully embodied the phrase larger than life. Leonard died peacefully at home on December 9, 2025, surrounded by the enduring love of his wife of seventy-one years, Patricia (“Fanny”), and his family.

A Colorado native in every sense of the word, Leonard was born on...

Dec 9, 2025

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Dec 9, 2025

Charles Arthur “Chuck” Gardner, Sr.

September 26, 1943 – December 9, 2025

With heavy hearts but profound gratitude for his life, the family of Charles Gardner, Sr., announces his peaceful passing, surrounded by loved ones on December 9, 2025, at the age of 82. Born on September 26, 1943, in Denver, Colorado, Chuck lived a full and vibrant life rooted in service,...

Dec 8, 2025

Robert “Bob” Frye, Denver native, passed away on December 8, 2025, and will be missed by many. 

He was an Eagle Scout, the Denver East High class of 1949 Head Boy, graduated from Princeton University in 1953 where he sang in the Tiger Tones. A Naval Officer’s Candidate School graduate, he served in Japan during the Korean War and on Washington...

Dec 8, 2025

Sharon Knast Smith passed away peacefully on December 8, 2025, surrounded by the family she loved with her whole heart. Born and raised in Riverside, New Jersey, Sharon grew up with a strong sense of community and a fierce commitment to helping others. She began her career on the Delran Police Force before later following her heart west to Colorado,...

Dec 7, 2025

DeLyle Schott, age 87, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2025, in Denver, Colorado, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Kulm, North Dakota, DeLyle lived a life marked by curiosity, integrity, and a genuine warmth that welcomed others in every stage of his journey.

A proud graduate of the University of North Dakota, DeLyle earned his degree in Mechanical Engineering,...

Dec 6, 2025

Nevil Pravasi, beloved husband, father, brother and friend, passed away on December 6th, 2025. He was born in Ahmedabad, India, to loving and kind parents Cyril and Grace Pravasi, and grew up alongside his brother, Herold Pravasi.



In 1998, Nevil immigrated to the United States, where he married his wife, Shefali, and together they began building a new life filled with...

Dec 6, 2025

Connor Lawrence Roberts passed away December 6, 2025, at age 27. Connor was born on February 9, 1998, in Aurora, Colorado. He was a proud graduate of the University of Colorado Denver, where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Engineering. In 2021, he began his career as a Graduate Engineer and became a Design Engineer at Ultieg Engineers. He...

Dec 6, 2025

Therril Jay Tucker, a beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away at the age of 86 on December 6, 2025, in his home in Aurora, Colorado, surrounded by his loving family. Born on November 13, 1939, in Clausen, Utah, Therril lived a life filled with service, laughter, and dedication to those he cherished most.

A proud veteran, Therril dedicated 20 years...