Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Patricia Ann McAlister (Ward)
Dec 17, 2024
Patricia Ann McAlister of Lakewood, Colorado passed away on December 17, 2024 at the age of 88.
Born in Great Falls Montana on September 3, 1936. She was raised in Cut Bank, Montana and later moved to Denver, Colorado where she met her husband Kirby McAlister and raised two children. She received her Bachelor Degree and taught reading and ESL. Later...
Sharry LaRae Dunning
Dec 17, 2024
Born November 12, 1946 in St Joseph, Missouri, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2024 in Denver, Colorado, surrounded by her loving and devoted children; Mona, Carole, Monica and Mike. She was an angel sent from heaven and was loved and adored by everyone she touched, she has returned home to be with God.
She was preceded in death by her...
Judith Mae Marshall
2024
Judith Mae (Judy) Marshall passed away on December 16th, 2024, at the age of 83. Judy was a wife, mother, grandmother, and sister who remained close to the family that meant so much to her throughout her life.
A Colorado native, Judy was born on April 19th, 1941, in Golden, Colorado to Bill and Iris Fleming. She was the oldest of...
Laura Patricia Sabel
Dec 16, 2024
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Laura Patricia Sabel on December 16, 2024 at the age of 56. Laura was born in Sabinas, Coahuila, Mexico on October 4, 1968.
Laura’s three year battle with Ovarian cancer ended peacefully as her husband of 25 years held her hand as she passed. Her daughter, son-in-law, mother and brothers...
Richard Charles Davidson
Dec 16, 2024
The Honorable Richard Charles Davidson, born May 16, 1941, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2024, in Denver, Colorado, surrounded by his loving wife and children. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Richard’s life was marked by his dedication and love to his family and friends and through his volunteer work in his church. Richard was very proud of...
Judith Ann Roybal
Dec 16, 2024
Judith (Judy) Ann Roybal, age 76 passed away on December 16th, 2024. She was surrounded by family and went peacefully. Born April 20th, 1948, in Platteville, Colorado, inside her Grandparents house Frank and Mercedes Salamanca, to her parents Ben C. Martinez and Alice Felicitas Martinez. She had 2 brothers, Ben Martinez Jr, and Robert Martinez. She also had a half...
Donna Lee Sexton
Dec 15, 2024
Donna Lee Sexton, a remarkable soul whose journey through life was defined by her unwavering courage and dedication to service, passed away on December 15, 2024, in Aurora, Colorado. Born on January 30, 1946, in the picturesque state of Maryland, Donna's life was a testament to her commitment to her country and her fellow citizens.
A proud veteran, Donna served both...
David Aaron Fullerton MD
Dec 15, 2024
David Aaron Fullerton, 72, passed away peacefully at home on December 15, 2024. He was born in Texas City, Texas, to Charles and Peggy Callahan Fullerton. His family moved to Chesterfield, Missouri, when he was in elementary school. Dave attended Parkway Central High School and headed back to Texas for college, graduating from Southern Methodist University, where he was a...
Lisha St. Claire
Dec 15, 2024
Lisha St. Claire of Lakewood, CO passed peacefully in her sleep on Sunday December 15, 2024, at the age of 82.
Born MaryBeth Walther on October 22, 1942, to Ethelyn Almeda Beebe and Louis John Walther, Lisha spent her formative years in Flint, Michigan.
Lisha graduated from Hurley School of Nursing in 1963, and moved to San Jose, California in 1970. She...
Michael Dwain Stewart
Dec 15, 2024
Sunrise: February 7, 1948 Sunset: December 15, 2024
Michael Dwain Stewart was born on February 7, 1948, in Chickasha, Oklahoma, to Eartha Dorsey and Eugene Stewart. As one of 13 children, Michael grew up surrounded by love and hard work. In his high school years, he moved to Colorado, where he graduated from Manual High School in Denver. He later earned a...
Larry Dean Osborn
Dec 15, 2024
Larry Dean Osborn peacefully passed away on the morning of December 15, 2024. Born May 22, 1947 in Galesburg, Illinois, to parents Marjorie and Lloyd Osborn, he was 77 years old.
Larry was a loving husband, father, and grandfather (Papa). He is survived by many family members including his beloved wife Cheryl; daughter Nicole and son-in-law Chris; step daughters Shannon and...
Kathleen Helen McGuire
Dec 15, 2024
Kathleen Helen McGuire passed away peacefully at home on December 15th, 2024. She was a caring, creative and artistic mother, sister and wife. She was preceded in death by her parents; Donald and Helen Hogan, her brother; Dennis Hogan and her husband; Vincent Cordova. She is survived by her daughters, Melissa (Andrew) Sailas, Andrea (Kerbie) Sailas and Shannon (Matt) McGuire,...
Mary Susan Matamoros
Dec 15, 2024
Mary Susan Matatmoros, age 70 passed away in Aurora Colorado on December 15, 2024. She was born January 31, 1954. She was a graduate of Bishop Machebeuf High School and went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts-teaching certificate from the University of Phoenix. Mary worked for many years for Mountain Bell, ending her career as a Human Resource Administrator...
Virginia Lee Stewart
Dec 15, 2024
Virginia Lee Stewart, our loving mother, passed away on December 15, 2024. She was 84 years old. Born in Stockton, CA to Thomas Everett Phillips and Evelyn Buchanan. Virginia spent her early years of childhood in Stockton, CA and later lived in San Diego, CA, Chicago, Il, Kenitra, Morocco, and landed in Denver in the early 70’s for the remainder...
Michael Lawrence Tesney
Dec 14, 2024
Michael (Mykal) Tesney was born in Big Spring, TX on September 26, 1964. He went to be with his Savior on December 14, 2024. Mykal grew up in a military family and traveled to multiple military bases. He had no problem making friends at any of the military bases where his family was stationed. Once the family settled down in...
Alondra Reyes & Aaliyah Leanne Vargas-Reyes
Dec 14, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our cherished Alondra and Aaliyah on 12/14/24. They were both such a joy to have around.
Our dear Alondra was such a caring, patient & kind soul. She loved painting and doing all sorts of arts and crafts. She’d be adventurous and liked to explore fun things to do around nature. She would...
Dorothy (Dot) V. Kleeman
Dec 14, 2024
97, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on December 14, 2024. Born on August 6, 1927, Dot, the youngest of ten children of Carlo and Orsola (Cena) Tapparo, was one of two born in Colorado after the family moved from Italy in the early ‘20’s. Dot was raised on a farm near Bennett as well as on...
Lalit Mohan Mehra
Dec 14, 2024
Lalit Mehra passed peacefully at the age of 80 on December 14, 2024. Lalit was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, a cherished friend, and a devoted member of the community. Born on August 23, 1944 in India, Lalit led a life filled with hard work and dedication. He attended the University of Delhi for his B.E. in Civil Engineering...
Melissa Sulyn Johnson
Dec 13, 2024
Melissa Sulyn Johnson died in her home in Arvada, CO on December 13, 2024 at the age of 54. She was born to Benny and Deborah Horton November 22, 1970 in Fort Worth, Texas, the eldest of 6 children. After being sealed for time and all eternity to Paul Edward Johnson in the Dallas, Texas LDS Temple, they lived 34...
Jonathan Kurt Marrs
Dec 12, 2024
If you wish to share photos of Kurt with the family, please do so here.
Services will be held on January 4th at 10am in the Byron R. White Stadium Club at Folsom Field at the University of Colorado in Boulder, with a celebration of life reception to follow. Feel free to wear what you feel is appropriate, however, in honor...
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