Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Melissa Sue Martinez

Melissa Sue Martinez

Jul 6, 2023

Melissa Sue Martinez, 54, went to be with her Heavenly Father on July 6, 2023 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Lafayette, Colorado, surrounded by her loving husband and daughter. Melissa was born in New Orleans, LA on July 9, 1968. She moved from Louisiana to Colorado 9 years ago with her family and resided in Aurora, CO at the time...

Beverly J. Murphy

Beverly J. Murphy

Jul 6, 2023

Beverly J. Murphy, 87 passed away peacefully on July 6, 2023. She was a resident of Centennial, Colorado for the past 50 years. She was born in Max, Nebraska to James and Margaret Maxwell. She had 6 siblings and loved them all. Her husband of 66 years, Joseph Murphy passed away 3 years earlier.

 She loved life, and the travel...

Sebastian Sylvan Pick

Sebastian Sylvan Pick

Jul 6, 2023

Sebastian Sylvan Pick, age 19, died in a tragic motorcycle accident in Aurora, CO on July 6th, 2023.  

Sebastian’s parents first got to see that twinkle in his eyes when he was born on January 3rd, 2004 in Dubuque, IA. He then lived in Winona, MN where he gained Children’s Miracle Network billboard fame as the toughest little kid...

Kevin Lewis Martinez

Kevin Lewis Martinez

Jul 5, 2023

Kevin Lewis Martinez (61) passed away July 5th, 2023 with his wife, Annette, by his side after a valiant battle with neuroendocrine cancer.

Kevin was born June 24, 1962 to parents Ernest Martinez and Cecila Lewis in Aurora, Colorado. He is preceded in death by his father, Ernest Martinez. He is survived by his wife, Annette, children, Nicole and Jacob,...

Bernard Stephen Radochonski

Bernard Stephen Radochonski

Jul 5, 2023

Bernard Stephen Radochonski, known to all as Bernie, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2023 at the age of 78 with his cherished wife, Denise, by his side as they walked through life together. Bernie was a proud graduate of Brother Rice High School and a Bradley Brave. Growing up in Evergreen Park, Illinois and marrying his college sweetheart, Denise...

Roger Max Gudenkauf

Roger Max Gudenkauf

Jul 5, 2023

Roger Max Gudenkauf (79), of Denver Colorado, passed away on July 5th, 2023, surrounded by his family.

Roger was born on a farm in Corning, Kansas to Maurice & Lena (Boeding) Gudenkauf on November 30, 1943. 

Roger was preceded in death by his parents and 2 brothers, Donnie and Dick.

He attended St Patrick’s grade school and graduated from...

Elvera Barbara Panola

Elvera Barbara Panola

Jul 5, 2023

Elvera Panola – Passed peacefully on July 5 at the age of 96. Preceded in death by her husband George in 1990. Survived by daughter Jan (Tom) Sevier of Lakewood; grandson Ryan (Mandy) Sevier, great grandchildren Carter, Griffin, and Cora; grandson Rob Sevier, great grandchildren Allie and Brock; grandson Chris (Laura) Mangers, great grandsons Marek and Maddox; granddaughter Holly Schlachter, great granddaughter...

Joan Beth Ripple

Joan Beth Ripple

Jul 4, 2023

Joan Beth Jackson Ripple, 92, passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at Denver Hospice. She was born on March 5, 1931, in Brookings, South Dakota to the late Dr. Olin DeBuhr and Edna Hansen Jackson. Joan is preceded in death by her husband Colonel Robert Charles Ripple, USAF, Retired, sister Doris Jackson Spetch, brothers Robert, Jerry, Roger, Olin Jackson. Joan...

Mary Alice Golden

Mary Alice Golden

Jul 4, 2023

Mary Alice Golden was born in Rantoul, Illinois 91 years ago to two young and ambitious parents. Her birth was followed, in short order, by her brother, Everett and much later by her other brother, Bill. These siblings have remained close all of their lives. She traveled extensively as her father was in the Air Force. You cannot believe the...

Donald R. Danborn

Donald R. Danborn

Jul 4, 2023

Don Danborn, a working-class Chicago kid who parlayed an appointment to the newly formed United States Air Force Academy into a long life as a provider for his family and his community, has finally failed to cheat death. He was 84.Danborn died July 4 after a brief stay at Lutheran Medical Center in Wheat Ridge. His children in the area...

Ernestine "Tina" Romero

Ernestine "Tina" Romero

Jul 3, 2023

Ernestine “Tina” Romero passed peacefully on the morning of July 3, 2023. Tina was born on June 15, 1933, in Aguilar, Colorado and is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Manuel. She married Manuel Romero in 1953, and were together for 62 years. They spent the first few years of marriage in Trinidad and Gunnison, Colorado. In 1958, she...

Katrina F. Baca

Katrina F. Baca

Jul 3, 2023

We mournfully announce the passing of Katrina Frances Baca, 60, of Denver, Colorado. Katrina passed away suddenly on July 3rd.

 

Katrina was born on June 23, 1963 to Lloyd and Enedina in Denver, Colorado. After graduating from Northglenn High School in 1981, she went on to study business at the University of Northern Colorado. After receiving her degree, Katrina...

Mark Daniel Griffis

Mark Daniel Griffis

Jul 3, 2023

Most will remember the 4th of July as the time when our country’s soul was set free from tyranny and oppression. From now on, we also remember this time of year because another soul was set free from this world’s chaos and hardships.

In the wee hours on the night of July 3rd, 2023, Mark Daniel Griffis died in a...

Thomas Scott DeWolfe

Thomas Scott DeWolfe

Jul 3, 2023

 

Thomas Scott DeWolfe

9/15/1960 - 7/3/2023

 

Tom was 62 when he passed on July 3, 2023.  He was preceded in death by his children Cammy and Kyle DeWolfe, his parents Bill and Arlene DeWolfe, nephew Nathan O'Connor and his mother-in-law Lorraine Garbe.

Tom is survived by his wife Cindy DeWolfe, his stepmother Joanna DeWolfe, father-in-law Bill Garbe, his brothers...

John William Sekulich

John William Sekulich

Jul 3, 2023

John W. Sekulich, 106 ½, passed away peacefully at his home in Lakewood, CO July 3rd, 2023, with his wife, Charlotte, by his side. John is survived by his wife of 16 years, Charlotte (Schneider) Sekulich, her children Wendi (John) Medved,  Andrew (Tara) Schmid, and four grandchildren.  John is also survived by his sister, Frances Dagrieff (age 104) who lives...

Christine Marie Dent

Christine Marie Dent

Jul 2, 2023

Christine Marie Dent, age 58, passed away on July 2, 2023 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. She was born on October 13, 1964 to Roy and Deanna Dent in Denver, Colorado. She grew up in the Denver area and graduated from Alameda High School.

 

Christie served in the United States Army during Operation Desert Storm. She later worked for Reed...

Bennie Bob Duran

Bennie Bob Duran

Jul 2, 2023

Bennie Bob Duran was born March 27, 1957, to Mary Jean DeHerrera and Pete Duran in Colorado Springs. He was the oldest of 4 children and a direct descendent of Chief Ouray of the Ute tribe. He grew up in San Jose, California and graduated from Overfelt Highschool. After highschool he enlisted in the Military where he received the Riffle...

Michael "Mick" McKenny

Michael "Mick" McKenny

Jul 2, 2023

 

Michael “Mick” James McKenny, age 65, died on July 2, 2023 doing what he loved, mountain biking in the hills of Winter Park.  He was born on February 5, 1958 in San Francisco, CA.  He was a graduate of the University of Phoenix where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.  Mick's career focus was in Sales...

Theodore Jerome Zakrzewski

Theodore Jerome Zakrzewski

Jul 2, 2023

 

Theodore Jerome Zakrzewski, he was born September 30, 1941, age 81, passed away in his home in Thornton, Colorado on July 2nd, 2023.

He moved to Colorado from Grenville, South Dakota after graduating from high school to pursue bigger opportunities. He worked at Martin Marietta, IBM, and Lexmark. He was a senior lab specialist and retired from Lexmark at...