Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Timothy Alan "Timmy" Striby

Timothy Alan "Timmy" Striby

Feb 11, 2026



Timothy "Timmy" Alan Striby was born on December 9, 1956 to Joe and Pat Striby in Indianapolis Indiana. Due to problems during his mom’s pregnancy, Timmy was born with severe brain damage which left him handicapped. Timmy never spoke a word or took one step. At the time Timmy was not expected to live very long. But he beat the...

Susan Earley

Susan Earley

Feb 10, 2026

Susan Earley, an incisive attorney with an adventurous spirit and more than a touch of whimsy, died Tuesday in Aurora at the age of 80, surrounded by loved ones. She had lived with Parkinson’s disease for more than a decade, keeping her sense of humor and her love for chocolate and her favorite people even as she lost her words...

Ruth Ann Falkenstein

Ruth Ann Falkenstein

Feb 9, 2026

Ruth Ann Falkenstein, age 95, peacefully passed away on Monday, February 9,2026 at her home in Denver Colorado.

Ruth was born on July 31, 1930 in Chandler Oklahoma, the daughter of Claude and Hattie Falkenstien. She was the youngest of four daughters. Her sisters, Zola Jones, Florence Evans and Bessie Oldham all preceded her in death.

She attended Chandler High School and...

Ryan Shepard Simms

Ryan Shepard Simms

Feb 9, 2026

Ryan Shepard Simms was born on December 21, 1974, to parents Richard Simms and Judi (Simms) Bishop in Hinsdale, Illinois. At just nine months old, Ryan relocated with his family to Lakewood, Colorado—a far more fitting place for a soul drawn to open skies, rugged peaks, and the challenge of summiting a 14’er.

From an early age, Ryan’s life was shaped...

Matthew Adam "Matt" Martens

Matthew Adam "Matt" Martens

Feb 8, 2026

Matthew Adam Martens will be remembered most for his deep love of family and his incredible kindness. To know Matt was to LOVE Matt — his warm heart and generous spirit touched everyone around him.

He found joy in life’s simple pleasures: cooking for those he loved, camping, watching sports, and especially taking a trip to the local grocery store or...

Michael J. Motis

Michael J. Motis

Feb 8, 2026

Michael John Motis passed away peacefully with his wife and stepson by his side on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Lakewood, Colorado. He was 69 years old.

Mike was born on June 9, 1956, in Greeley, Colorado, to Daniel John and Billie Jeanne (Goff) Motis. He grew up in Greeley with his brother, Kevin, and sister, Cheryl....

Terry M. Follett

Terry M. Follett

Feb 6, 2026

Terry (Teresa) M. Follett passed away peacefully at the age of 67 after a very long, courageous, and hard-fought battle with cancer on February 6, 2026, in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. She was born in Laramie, Wyoming on May 4, 1958, and was raised in Walden, Colorado a small town in North Park.

Both sides of her family came from ranching backgrounds...

Glenda Irene Hale-Wolsleben

Glenda Irene Hale-Wolsleben

Feb 6, 2026

Glenda Irene Hale‑Wolsleben, age 78, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.

Born in Corsicana, Texas, Glenda grew up with strong family values, heartfelt faith, and a deep love for those around her. In 1980, she moved to Colorado, where she built a beautiful life rooted in compassion, service, and spiritual devotion.

Glenda lived a...

Madeline Concetta Mottola

Madeline Concetta Mottola

Feb 6, 2026

Madeline C. Mottola, of Denver, passed away peacefully at the Rehabilitation Center at Sandalwood in Wheat Ridge, on February 6, 2026. She was 92 years old. Madeline was born February 19, 1933, Denver, Colorado to the late Stephen and Assunta (Cerrone) Farrell.

Madeline was the cherished wife of Louis F. Mottola, who preceded her in death, and the beloved mother of...

Patricia Ann Plummer

Patricia Ann Plummer

Feb 6, 2026

Patricia Ann Plummer, of Wheat Ridge, Colorado, passed away at 83 years old, surrounded by the love of her family. She will be remembered for her dedication to her family, her adventurous spirit, and the joy she found skiing the Colorado mountains.

Patricia was born in Minnesota and raised in Fargo, North Dakota, where she grew up as the second oldest...

Gary Lee Griffith

Gary Lee Griffith

Feb 6, 2026

Gary Lee Griffith was born on February 18, 1953, in Portland, Oregon, to Allen Francis Griffith and Betty Ruth Kral. He was the second of five sons and spent his early years in Portland, where he later graduated from David Douglas High School.

Gary proudly enlisted in the United States Navy following his graduation—serving aboard the USS Enterprise during the Vietnam...

Michael Patrick Hennigan

Michael Patrick Hennigan

Feb 5, 2026

In loving memory of Michael Patrick Hennigan, beloved Husband, Father, Stepfather, Grandfather, Brother, Uncle, and Friend, passed away at the young Age of 69 from a short but fierce battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis and Sarcoidosis. Mike passed away February 5th surrounded by family both in person and virtually. He leaves behind a legacy of generosity, warmth, and unforgettable family moments.

Mike...

Marilyn Jines Truesdale

Marilyn Jines Truesdale

Feb 5, 2026

Marilyn was a devoted wife to Harry, a loving mother to Pam, Kathy, Teresa, and Steve, and a caring grandmother and great-grandmother to her beautiful clan of 10 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Her family was her pride and joy, and she poured her heart into each of them. 

Marilyn and Harry shared a remarkable partnership. She truly was made to be...

Gloria L. Redkey

Gloria L. Redkey

2026

Gloria Ann Lenz Redkey passed away peacefully on February 5th, 2026, in Parker, Colorado at the age of 92. She was born in 1933 in San Antonio, Texas, to Hilda and Harry Lenz. She and her two brothers, Larry and Floyd, grew up in humble circumstances during the Great Depression. Gloria achieved the honor of graduating as Salutatorian from Brackenridge...

Irene Maria Harris

Irene Maria Harris

Feb 4, 2026

Celebrating the Life of Irene Maria Harris

Irene Maria Harris (Irene Maria Hochschwender), Our dedicated, kind, compassionate mother, devoted grandmother, caring and supportive sister, and one of the most generous and loving human beings we know, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2026 at the age of 78. Her life was a testament to love, service, and unwavering kindness, touching the...

James Francis Schmiesing

James Francis Schmiesing

Feb 3, 2026

James F. Schmiesing, 82, of Castle Pines, CO died on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at Sky Ridge Medical Center, Lone Tree, CO. He was born on January 14, 1944 in Minster, Ohio to the late Lawrence and Vera (Meyer) Schmiesing. He married Marilyn E. Smith on October 3, 1970 in St. Joseph Byzantine Catholic Church in Toronto, Ohio. She survives...

Thomas Anthony Milinowicz

Thomas Anthony Milinowicz

Feb 3, 2026

Thomas Anthony Milinowicz passed peacefully, surrounded by his family, on February 3, 2026, in Denver, Colorado, after 77 years of living life fully and on his own terms.

Tom is survived by his children: Jennifer Milinowicz; Zachary Milinowicz (Andria); Katelyn Milinowicz; Liana (Kevin) Wolfe; JB Sepeda (Kathy); Pedro Sepeda (Samantha); and Apolonia (Garrett) Brenaman. He also leaves behind many beloved grandchildren...