Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Jean Marie Dupey Wampler
Dec 21, 2023
Jean Marie Dupey Wampler was born on January 6, 1948, in Wisconsin to James Dupey and Lila Lessard Dupey. She was the second of seven children: Steven, Ricky, Chuck, Mike, Diane and Sharon. The family moved to Denver when Jean was in high school, and she continued her education in Catholic schools.
Jean married Steve Wampler, who worked for the Denver...
Bryce Singh Arshi
Dec 21, 2023
Bryce Singh Arshi, age 39, died at his home in Parker, Colorado on December 21, 2023, from a sudden medical episode. He was born January 26, 1984, to Satpal Singh Arshi Sudwal and Karen Beth Arshi (Long) in North Hollywood, California. Growing up, Bryce enjoyed learning, swimming, reading comic books, acquiring household skills from his dad, and exploring with his friends and cousins. Bryce moved to Colorado with his mom shortly after graduating from high school....
Eleanor Elaine Richmond
Dec 21, 2023
Eleanor Elaine (Patterson) Richmond of Littleton, Arapahoe County, Colorado passed peacefully away on December 21, 2023, at the age of 97 years, 4 months, 21 days.
Eleanor was born on July 30, 1926, in Vermillion Township, Ashland County, Ohio. She was the daughter of George Wilbur and Evelyn Leone (Emerick) Patterson. Eleanor graduated from Hayesville High School in 1944, and...
Thomas (Tom) Edward Hobson
Dec 20, 2023
Thomas Edward Hobson
Owner, Tom Hobson Excavating Company
September 22, 1948 - December 20, 2023
Tom Hobson, a man with the biggest smile and kindest heart, passed away unexpectedly on December 20, 2023 at the age of 75. What you saw is what you got with Tom. He was truly genuine, unassuming and down to earth.
Tom was a legacy in Arvada in the...
Andres Demetrius Bills
Dec 20, 2023
“Our greatest glory is not in never failing, but in rising up every time we fail” - Ralph Waldo Emerson
“Life is a journey, not a destination.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
Andres Demetrius Bills, better known to the world at large as “Dre” was born on October 21st, 1994, and sadly Dre passed away in his home on Wednesday, December 20th, 2023,...
Charles William Wright III
Dec 20, 2023
Charles William Wright III
1946-2023
Charles “Charlie” William Wright III- a father, grandfather, husband, friend, an avid fly fisherman, an engineer, a poet, a storyteller, and a steward of nature died December 20, 2023 in Denver, Colorado surrounded by his loving family, leaving behind a rich tapestry of a life well-lived at the age of 76.
Charlie...
Myrna C. Meyer
Dec 20, 2023
Myrna Christena Meyer (nee MacKinnon) passed away on December 20, 2023 in Denver, Colorado at the age of 85. She was born on August 14, 1938, in Cornwall, Ontario, Canada to Cecil and Alda (Arbuthnot) MacKinnon. She was predeceased by her parents and brothers Dwayne and George.
Myrna dedicated her life to caring for others and pursued a career in...
Neal Ervin Neff
Dec 20, 2023
Neal Ervin Neff Sr. born in Winslow Arizona on December 19, 1937, died quietly in his home on December 20, 2024 he was 86. Neal was a skilled and excellent Mechanic his entire life and even owned a service station where he could use his talents to help the small community where he was living. He was also a very...

Lola H. Bargmann
Dec 20, 2023
Lola (Grotelueschen) Bargmann, age 100, of Marshalltown, Iowa, formerly of Colorado, passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at the Iowa Veterans Home.
Per the wishes of Lola and her family, she will be laid to rest at Fort Logan National Cemetery in Denver, Colorado next to her beloved husband, Alvin.
Left to cherish her memory are two children:...
Lawrence "Larry" Edward Wallace
Dec 19, 2023
Lawrence (Larry) Edward Wallace
August 23, 1936 – December 19, 2023
Resided in Lakewood, Colorado
Larry E. Wallace 87, resident of Lakewood, Colorado passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2023.
Survived by his daughter Robin Wallace-Ipema and her husband Gerald Ipema and son-in-law Dan Grant. Larry has 4 grandchildren, Casey Ipema, Cody Ipema, Nichalas Grant and CarolAnn Grant. 1 great-grandchild...
Larry Patrick McCarty
Dec 19, 2023
Larry Patrick McCarty was born to Frances and V. M. McCarty in Lake Park, Iowa, March 14, 1939. He was the 11th of 13 children. He died after a long decline from Alzheimer’s disease on December 19, 2023 in Castle Rock, CO, at the age of 84.
He is survived by Mary Kay McCarty, his wife of 61 years, and...
Elizabeth "Liz" R. Cohen
Dec 19, 2023
Elizabeth Louise Robinson Cohen (Liz), beloved wife of Edward (1931-2018), and mother of Sara and Michael, peacefully passed away on December 19, 2023 at 88.
Liz was born in Chicago to James and Elizabeth Robinson (Bondy), She grew up in Chicago, attending high school and college at the University of Chicago, and there obtained her Master’s degree in Clinical Social...
Theresa "Teri" Russell
Dec 18, 2023
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Theresa “Teri” Russell on December 18, 2023. She peacefully left this world at her home, surrounded by her family. Teri’s departure leaves a void in the hearts of those who held her dear. Teri will be remembered as a beloved daughter to William and Catherine Russell, born on January...
Joyce Whitham Spencer
Dec 18, 2023
Joyce Whitham Spencer passed away, peacefully on December 18, 2023 at the age of 91, at Golden Pond Retirement Community in Golden CO. Joyce will be remembered by all, as a kind soul with a ready smile and a zest for adventure. When presented with a challenge, she was always willing to accept it, and make it work for her....
Dianne Marie Ritchey
Dec 18, 2023
Dianne Marie Ritchey was born in Denver, Colorado on March 25, 1946. She was the middle child of a big mostly Italian family, two older siblings, Bob and Judy, and two younger siblings, Dena and Duane.Dianne graduated from Alameda High School but not before meeting Michael Thomas Ritchey, who went by Tom, at a New Year's Eve Party in 1963....
Melvin Martin DeLeon, Sr.
Dec 18, 2023
Melvin Martin DeLeon, Sr., 73, passed away on December 18th in the comfort of his home with his children, grandchildren and sister by his side.
Husband of the late Juliana; father to Melvin (Cheri) Jr., the late Julian (Carrie) and Heather (Camillo) Sisneros, Jr.
Grandfather to Aaron, Devin, Camillo III, Darius, Tirzah, Jovan and Briseis. Great-grandfather to Xania, Bryson,...
Cindy Lou Horton
Dec 18, 2023
Cindy Lou Horton died unexpectedly in her sleep at home December 18, 2023 shortly after her sixty third birthday.
She was born Cindy Lou Pieper on December 5, 1960 to Mairl and Mary Lou Pieper in Denver, Colorado. She was the only daughter with four older brothers, two of which molested her through much of her teen years.
She graduated...
Dr. G. Grant Gehring
Dec 18, 2023
Dr. G. Grant Gehring, 79, died on December 18th 2023, surrounded by his children. He was welcomed to heaven by his family, friends and loved ones who preceded him in death with open arms and a Manhattan in hand.
Grant was born in Yankton, South Dakota on February 2, 1944. He was raised by a single mother and became an...
Rosemary Bode
Dec 18, 2023
Rosemary was born Jan. 21, 1937, to Olive and Forrest Edmondson in Denver, CO. Through a series of unfortunate events, she entered an orphanage where she lived for about two years, and was then adopted by Jessie Pearl and Orville Lee Gose from Longmont, CO. This experience was the foundation of Rosemary’s view of being present for her family.
She loved...
Joanne Alice Wells
Dec 17, 2023
Joanne lived a life of integrity, compassion and joy. She touched the lives of many with her kindness and wisdom. A devoted wife and friend, she leaves behind a legacy of cherished memories that will be forever carried in the hearts of those left behind. She was preceded in death by her husband Billy Wells. May she rest in eternal...
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