Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Walter Edward Mader, Jr.
Oct 13, 2026
Walter E Mader Jr., 96, of Arvada, Colorado, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2026.
Walter was born on November 29, 1929, in Omaha, Nebraska, to Walter E. Mader Sr. and Elsie Langenegger Mader. He attended Benson High School and graduated in 1951 from Iowa State College, now Iowa State University, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry.
Walter was a...
Mary Helen Christoffersen
Oct 13, 2026
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Herma Faye Hughes
Oct 12, 2026
Herma Faye Hughes passed peacefully from this life unto glory October 12, 2026 at her home in Denver, Colorado.
Herma was born May 17, 1947 in Bloomfield, Indiana to Herman and Lily Faye Whitman. She graduated with a mathematics degree from Indiana University. On August 1, 1970 she married Jerry Hughes, a lifelong high school science teacher. Over the next 31...
George J. Pavlakovich
Oct 11, 2026
George Pavlakovich, 85, of Centennial, CO passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 11, 2026, surrounded by his family’s love.
He was the son of George and Josephine Pavlakovich and was born on August 2, 1941, in the Globeville neighborhood in North Denver. He had a younger brother, Frank (Marilyn). George attended Holy Rosary Catholic School and graduated from Cathedral High School...
Richard Wayne "Rick" Elliott
Oct 11, 2026
Richard Wayne Elliott
March 13, 1950 – October 11, 2026
Richard “Rick” Wayne Elliott “76” passed away October 11, 2026 at: 4:44 am at St. Anthony North Hospital. Rick fought a 5- year courageous battle with Lung and Brain Cancer.
Rick was born and raised in Denver, Colorado, also known as “North Denver” back in the day. Rick was a Cowboy, he loved...
Louie Samuels
Oct 11, 2026
Louis Daniel Samuels, Jr., was born September 26, 1939, the second son born to Louis Daniel Samuels, Sr., and Mildred Erma Saunders, in Wichita, Kansas. The family moved to Dodge City when Louie was about 5-years old.
Louie, as he liked to be called, grew up hunting with his father and brother, JL Samuels, on the plains of Kansas.
He developed his...
Barbara Jean Smith
Oct 10, 2026
Barbara J. Smith, 82, passed away peacefully at home in Denver, Colorado, on October 10, 2026.
Barbara was born on August 25, 1944, in Harlem, Montana. As a child, her family relocated to Kalispell, Montana, where she lived much of her adult years.
On December 23, 1964, she married the love of her life, Herbert Larry Smith. Together they built a life...
Jamie Renae Liechty
Oct 10, 2026
With deep sadness, the family of Jamie Renae Liechty shares that she passed away on October 10, 2026, at the age of 48. Born on April 3, 1978, Jamie’s life was centered on the people and moments she cherished most.
Jamie earned a bachelor’s degree in behavioral science from Metropolitan State University, specializing in special education. This accomplishment reflected the care and dedication she brought...
Judith Dey Hoyer
Oct 10, 2026
Judith Dey Hoyer, age 82, of Parker, Colorado, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 10th, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones. Born on Saturday, July 8th, 1944, in Columbus, Georgia, she was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
Judith grew up in Columbus, Georgia and graduated from Jordan Vocational High School in May 1962. She married her husband, Gustave Renee...
Cecil Edward Lopeman III
Oct 10, 2026
Cecil Edward Lopeman III, a beloved father, grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2026, at the age of 80. Born on July 17, 1946, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Cecil was the cherished son of the late Cecil Edward Lopeman Jr. and Annie Anzlee Morris.
Cecil was a veteran who served his country with honor in the United States...
Elsbeth "Beth" Teague
Oct 9, 2026
(née Siegman, formerly Rickard)
Elsbeth “Beth” Teague, age 97, passed away on October 9, 2026.
Born in 1928, Beth grew up on her family’s farm in Bennett, Colorado. A country girl through and through, she was hardworking, fiercely independent, and self-reliant—qualities inspired by her mother, who lived on the family farm alone for many years.
In 1945, Beth married Max Rickard. They had...
Louis Mabreceo Gallegos
Oct 9, 2026
Louis Mabreceo Gallegos, 75, of Denver, passed away October 9, 2026. Burial with honors will be held Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 12:30pm, Fort Logan National Cemetery, 3698 S. Sheridan Blvd., Denver.
Patrick Edward Johnson
Oct 9, 2026
Patrick Edward Johnson passed peacefully at his home, surrounded by family, on October 9th, 2026. He had recently celebrated his 85th birthday in June with a joyous party with friends and family. He was born in Rice Lake, Wisconsin to Algier and Mary Johnson. He served for four years in the Navy aboard the USS Springfield. He graduated college from...
Raymond Rosales
Oct 7, 2026
Raymond Rosales, 94, of Thornton, passed away on October 7, 2026. He will be lovingly remembered by all who knew him. Raymond was preceded in death by his parents, Josephine and Russell Rosales; granddaughter, Melissa Anne Stringer and siblings, Helen Morrison, Carmen Nagy, Julia Templeton, Russell Rosales Jr, and Theresa Merritt.
Raymond is survived by his wife, Veronica Vialpando Rosales; brother,...
James H. Benton
Oct 7, 2026
James H. Benton, age 80, passed away peacefully at home on October 7, 2026. James was born and raised in Denver, where he attended Lincoln High School and in 1968 earned a bachelor's degree from DU. He began a long career as a sports writer at the Rocky Mountain News which lasted over 50 years. He covered all levels of...
Joseph Charles Mason
Oct 7, 2026
Joseph Charles Mason (Joe) was born October 10, 1985 to Margaret Mason in Golden, Colorado, where he was raised and attended school. He passed away October 7, 2026 after a battle with liver disease.
Joe was an incredible father, son and friend. He was generous with his smiles and would give the shirt off his back to someone in need. His...
Jeff D Nelson
Oct 7, 2026
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Violet Hoffman
Oct 7, 2026
With deep love and sadness, we announce the passing of Violet Hoffman of Aurora, Colorado, on October 7, 2026, at the age of 90. Violet was a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend whose love and kindness touched the lives of all who knew her.
In her later years, Violet generously gave her time to the USO, the Red Hat...
Devon Antigone Dikeou
Oct 6, 2026
Devon Dikeou was born on September 30, 1963, in Denver, Colorado to John Panayes Dikeou of Denver, and Lucy Sharp Dikeou of Lexington, Kentucky. She attended Graland Country Day School through 9th grade and Kent Denver School for high school. She attended Brown University where she graduated with honors, and went to graduate school at the School of Visual Arts,...
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