Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Ruth Ann Evans (Schlager)
Apr 21, 2025
Ruth was born on 8/19/1955 to Donald and Elfrieda Schlager in Scottsbluff, NE. She and her family moved to Greeley, CO in March of 1960. But she remained a farm girl at heart. She was active in 4-H and her church – Trinity Lutheran.
Ruth graduated from UNC in Greeley in 1978 with a degree in nursing. Her first nursing position...
Toni Faith Romero
Apr 18, 2025
It is with profound sadness that the family of Toni Faith Romero, nee Shockey, announces her passing on April 18, 2025, at the age of 70, in Englewood, Colorado. She passed surrounded by her loving family. Toni Faith Romero, beloved wife of 52 years to Abe Romero and mother to Fina Romero, was born in Denver, Colorado on February 4,...
Barbara J. Peabody
Apr 18, 2025
Barbara Peabody, age 92, of Denver, Colorado died and went to be with the Lord on April 18, 2025. Barbara was born in Wray, Colorado on January 12, 1933 and met and married her husband, Thomas Peabody of El Reno, Oklahoma, to whom she was married for 66 years. She is survived by her three children, Michael, Steven and Schelly...
Todd E. Clifford
Apr 17, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Todd Edward Clifford, on April 17, 2025, at the age of 51.
Todd was born on March 21, 1974, in Germany, where his father was stationed as an Army Ranger. He was raised in Colorado, where he graduated from Arvada West High School.
At the age of 17, Todd enlisted in...
Viva Lee Hutsler
Apr 17, 2025
V. Lee Hutsler, 89, of Aurora, Colorado, was called home to be with the Lord on April 17, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.
Born on September 7th, 1935, in Circleville, Ohio, Lee was the beloved child of Boyd Horn and Viva Rader. She grew up in Circleville and accepted the Lord and Savior at an early age. She served as a...
JoAnn Bradley
Apr 16, 2025
JoAnn Bradley passed away peacefully, surrounded by members of her loving family, on April 16, 2025, just 9 days shy of her 100th birthday. A beloved mother, grandmother and friend, JoAnn was born in Bloomington, Illinois, the youngest of two children. At a young age, she moved to Ellis, Idaho where she rode her horse to and from school every...
Major Paul Benjou
Apr 16, 2025
Beloved family and friends,
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather Major Paul Benjou, who fell asleep in the Lord on Holy Wednesday, April 16th.
Paul Benjou, born on April 14, 1936, in Manhattan, NYC was the eldest son of Naoum Benjou, a Greek immigrant, and his wife, Evgenia. For the early...
Wyvonna Stengaard
Apr 15, 2025
Wyvonna Stengaard, age 77, of Johnstown passed away on 4/15/2025. She was born January 6, 1948 in Fort Collins, Colorado to Mae and Mac McMillan. She was raised in Loveland where she met and married her High School sweetheart, Richard Stengaard. They were married October 28th, 1967. After losing Richard in 2019, Wyvonna moved to Lakewood to be closer to...
Allen Crow
Apr 14, 2025
Allen Crow, 70, passed away on April 14, 2025, in Aurora, Colorado. Born on June 24, 1954, in Delta, Colorado, Allen spent his entire life rooted in the state he loved while exploring the world with an adventurous spirit.
A proud Coloradan through and through, Allen built a business that continues to serve the people of Colorado—a lasting testament to his...
Carol Ann Krause
Apr 14, 2025
Carol Ann (Schottman) Krause, was born on June 30, 1936, in Centralia, Illinois, and died peacefully on Monday, April 14, 2025. She is proceeded in death by her parents, Ella and Mel Schottman, and by her beloved son, Kurt. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Robert Krause, her son Kent Krause, her daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and...
Roger Douglas Kelton
Apr 13, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Roger Douglas Kelton, age 83, who departed this world on April 13, 2025, at Highland Park Care and Rehab after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Roger was a beloved husband and father, whose life touched the hearts of many and whose legacy will endure for generations.
He was born...
Lois Retherford
Apr 13, 2025
Lois Ann Retherford passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2025 at the age of 76.
She is survived by her children Christina (Garrette) Miller-Jackson and Anthony Miller; 6 grandchildren, Jordan, Zachary, Avery(Kevin), Max, Corban, and Linkan; and 1 great-grandson Asher. Siblings Carolyn(Benny)Raisch and Dennis(Jan)Jones. She was preceded in death by her son Joseph and her parents Betty and James Carrullo. Also...
Marion Elaine Hubner
Apr 13, 2025
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David R. Hadden
Apr 12, 2025
David R. Hadden (Dave), 82, of Highlands Ranch, Colorado went home to be with the Lord on April 12, 2025 after a long illness. Dave was born in Lansing, Michigan in 1942. He was raised in Lansing and graduated from Bowling Green State University with a Master's Degree in Geology.
While doing field work in school, the "Wild West" called his...
Dave Bennie Valdez
Apr 12, 2025
Dave Bennie Valdez was born on May 05, 1988 and was laid to rest on April 12, 2025.
Dave lived boldly, with grit, grace, joy, and an unshakable strength. He enjoyed spending time outdoors. An adventurer to the core. He climbed 14ers, ran marathons, completed obstacle courses, and took on numerous Tough Mudders, tackling life’s challenges head-on, always with a smile.
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Richard Joseph Ratajczyk
Apr 12, 2025
Richard (Rick) Joseph Ratajczyk loving husband and father passed away peacefully on April 12, 2025 at 2:22 AM in Louisville, Colorado after a long illness (glioblastoma).
Rick was born on September 19, 1957 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Polish refugees. He served in the US Air Force from 1975 to 1979, stationed in Texas, and worked in cryptography. He was...
Thomas "Tom" Robert Furber
Apr 12, 2025
Thomas Robert Furber, a man of fervent faith, steady resilience, and unwavering devotion to his family, passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of cheerful optimism, hard work, and humble service.
Born just a few years before the Great Depression, Tom grew up in rural Florida amidst pine woods and clay roads where he developed a deep...
Betty W. Hinsvark
Apr 11, 2025
Betty Hinsvark passed away peacefully on April 11, 2025 at the age of 100 (4 months shy of 101) from natural causes. Betty was the family matriarch and was truly a member of “The Greatest Generation.” She spoke her mind and took the world in stride. She was a strong woman with a big heart. She loved baking (homemade bread,...
William Francis Langmack
Apr 11, 2025
William "Bill" Francis Langmack, 95, traveled on the golden road to Heaven from his home, as he wished, on Friday, April 11, 2025. He was born on December 30, 1929, served in the Air Force and established his roots and roses in Northglenn, Colorado. Our beloved Dad, Grandpa, and Great Grandpa will be greatly missed by his family who often...
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