Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Michael John Varner
Dec 25, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Michael John Varner, who peacefully passed away on December 25, 2024, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Denver, Colorado with his loving family at his side. Born on November 27, 1945, in Keokuk, Iowa, Mike lived a full and meaningful life, leaving a legacy of love, friendship and cherished memories.
Mike...
Richard Walter Newby
Dec 24, 2024
In loving memory of Richard, who has departed from this earthly life to embrace eternal peace in the arms of our Heavenly Father. Born on November 23rd, 1954, Richard was a radiant light in the lives of all who knew him, embodying love, kindness, and unwavering faith. A devoted believer, he changed his life to be guided by the teachings...
Mary Ann Lopez
Dec 24, 2024
Mary Ann "Honey" Lopez (Villalva) passed away peacefully in her home on December 24th, 2024. She was diagnosed with Myelodysplastic Syndrome in 2023 and was able to maintain her active lifestyle for nearly two years, until her disease turned into an aggressive form of leukemia just 6 weeks before her death.
Mary Ann was born in Bristol, CO, the second youngest...
Lisa Lorraine Gomez
Dec 24, 2024
With broken hearts, we announce the passing of Lisa Lorraine Gomez on December 24, 2024. During her final journey she was surrounded by her family.
Lisa was born on April 20, 1963, to Belarmino and Lucy Santistevan in Denver, Colorado. Lisa continued to live her life in Denver, and she went on to graduate from West High School. After graduating she...
Muriel Jane Burns
Dec 24, 2024
Muriel Jane Burns, a beloved resident of Denver, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2024, at the age of 87. Known as Jane to most, she was a true Colorado native, born on July 20, 1937, in Denver to Marcellus and Amy Felker. Jane grew up in Denver’s West Highlands neighborhood and graduated from North High School in 1954. Her...
Michael "Myko" Ouk
Dec 24, 2024
Michael “Myko” Ouk, 35, of Thornton, Colorado, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 24, 2024. His family is deeply heartbroken by this sudden loss.
Born on April 6, 1989, in Denver, Colorado, Michael was the eldest son of Pengonn Man and Yim Ouk. From a young age, he was determined to carve out a better future for himself and his family....
William John Faerber
Dec 24, 2024
William (Bill) John Faerber of Littleton, CO and formerly of Dallas, PA, passed away peacefully on Dec 24, 2024 at his memory care home in Lakewood, CO. He was surrounded by family and friends at the time of his death.
Bill was born on August 9, 1944 in Chicago, IL. He graduated from Notre Dame School for Boys in Niles, IL...
Ann Veronica Gill Durkin
Dec 23, 2024
Ann Veronica Gill Durkin, born September 9, 1933, passed away peacefully at home in Denver, Colorado, on December 23, 2024. Ann was 91 years old and lived a full and beautiful life marked by her warmth, grace, and kindness. The daughter of Bernard Mathias Gill and Nora Veronica Cribbs Gill, Ann was born and grew up in Tionesta, Pennsylvania. The...
Nate J. Oettinger
Dec 23, 2024
Nate was born on July 13, 1959 in Milwaukee, WI. Nate and his sister, Jennie, were raised in Milwaukee by their loving parents, Tom and Betty Oettinger. He graduated from Pulaski High School and went to work for a printing company.
After he was laid off, he took a trip to Colorado and decided that's where he wanted to plant his...
June Waters Altman
Dec 22, 2024
June Waters Altman, age 69, of Aurora, Colorado, passed away on December 22, 2024, after her courageous battle with cancer. Born August 31, 1955, to the late William and Dorothy Waters, June grew up in the Great Bridge area of Chesapeake, Virginia.
She was a loving mother and grandmother, known to many as just “Grammy”. Others knew her as Mama June...
Ryan Frederick Vieth
Dec 22, 2024
Ryan Frederick Vieth, beloved Husband, Father, Papa, Son, Brother, Friend and community advocate, passed away peacefully on December 22nd, 2024.
Ryan, born in Waverly, Iowa on April 12th, 1972, was adopted at birth by Harold and Linda Vieth. He grew up with his two younger sisters, Julie (Monzingo) and Diana (Karsten), in Dubuque, Iowa. From a young age he expressed a...
Edmund Lynch
Dec 22, 2024
Edmund Joseph Lynch Jr. passed away on December 22, 2024, at the age of 92, in his hometown of Centennial, Colorado. His battle with his health in the past year highlighted just how strong and courageous he was with facing life challenges with a smile. Despite the pain and suffering Edmund always approached each day with a smile and a...
Rose Kast
Dec 21, 2024
This is a tribute to a remarkable woman, Rose Kast. Rose Bosovich was born on June 30, 1923, in West Des Moines, Iowa. She grew up in a Serbian-speaking family with three brothers and three sisters (all whom pre-deceased her), graduated from Valley High School, and married Howard Kast on March 25th 1945. She met the love of her life...
Darlene Laramie Anderson
Dec 21, 2024
Darlene Laramie Anderson 85, our beloved mother, grandma , great grandma , sister, aunt and friend returned to her Heavenly Father on Saturday, December 21, 2024.
Darlene was born January 23, 1939 in Price, Utah, to Wendell Jackson Laramie and Genevieve Olive Pleasants Laramie. She graduated from East Carbon High School where she enjoyed being on the Trojans’ Majorette Team. Darlene...
Liam "Gage" Papay
Dec 21, 2024
Gage Papay tragically left this world on December 21, 2024, at the age of 25. Born on July 7, 1999, in Colorado, Gage was a proud native of the state and graduated from Columbine High School in 2018 before attending Colorado State University. He was a loving son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend to all who knew him.
Those fortunate...
Gerri Sigman
Dec 20, 2024
Gerri Sigman of Littleton, Colorado passed away on December 20, 2024, at the age of 82. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. A funeral mass will be held on Friday, February 21, 2025, at 11:00am with a reception to follow from 12:00-2:00 at St. Thomas More Church, 8035 S. Quebec St, Centennial, Colorado.
Geraldine (Gerri) Sigman September 4,...
Kenneth Legrand Hotaling Jr.
Dec 20, 2024
On December 20th, 2024, longtime Boulder, Colorado resident Ken Hotaling passed away peacefully at the age of 89. Remembered for his service in the United States Army, pioneering advancements in data storage for IBM, civic engagement in his community, and faith in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, he will be missed.
Born December 18th, 1935 in Kingston, New York to father...
Lisa Karen Gassman
Dec 20, 2024
Lisa Karen Gassman, age 68, of Highlands Ranch, Colorado, passed away on December 20, 2024. Born on October 19, 1956, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, she was the daughter of Irwin and Patricia Pierce.
Lisa leaves behind her devoted husband, Greg Gassman; her mother, Patricia Pierce; her beloved children, Chris Gassman, Matt Gassman, and Trisha (Nathan) Montgomery; and her cherished grandchildren, Pippa, Greyson,...
Dorothy Zang
Dec 20, 2024
Dorothy Zang of Centennial, Colorado passed away on December 20, 2024, at the age of 95. She was born in Ambridge, Pennsylvania in 1929. She was the daughter of the late Nick and Mary Towcimak.
Dorothy was a lifelong educator, avid golfer, enthusiastic sports fan, and proud member of St. Herman’s Orthodox Church. She always gave of her time and talents...
Trevor Allan Evanson
Dec 20, 2024
Trevor Allan Evanson was a lion in the lives of everyone that knew him and a champion to his family and closest friends. He was a cherished individual known for his kind nature, athletic prestige, fierce love of his family and devotion to Ashley, his partner in life. His loving, caring, and goofy personality left us suddenly on December 20,...
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