Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Ann Jolenne Laing

Ann Jolenne Laing

Nov 3, 2024

On Sunday, November 3, 2024, heaven welcomed a remarkable soul as Ann left this world surrounded by her beloved family. She was at home, wrapped in their love, and passed away at the age of 62 after a brief but valiant two-and-a-half-month battle with pancreatic cancer.

Ann was known by all who loved her as a kind, compassionate, and deeply caring...

Marilyn Geneva Partington

Marilyn Geneva Partington

Nov 3, 2024

 Marilyn Geneva Partington (Wing), affectionately known as Grandma Darlin, passed away peacefully from this life on November 3, 2024, at the age of 87. Born on January 18, 1937, to Fred H and Costella B Wing (Ryerson), in Cumberland, Maine, she lived a life marked by devotion to her faith, family and the arts. 

 A faithful member of The Church of...

Richard Rex Husted

Richard Rex Husted

Nov 2, 2024

In loving memory of Richard Rex Husted

Richard (Dick) Husted, age 82, passed away on November 2, 2024, at his home in Lakewood, CO. Born in Orient, Iowa, he was the eldest of five siblings. His life was marked by faith, resilience and dedication to family.

Dick was born on February 16, 1942, to Roy Rex Husted and Miriam Ruth (Jackson) Husted....

Barbara Sanders

Barbara Sanders

Nov 2, 2024

Barbara “Barb” Bockhorst Sanders, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2024. Born on February 6, 1939, in Cincinnati, Ohio, Barb was the cherished daughter of Wanda and Richard Bockhorst and sister to Shirley Bikson, Claire Wilferd, and Rick Bockhorst.

Barb shared a remarkable 64-year marriage with her devoted husband, J. Patrick Sanders. Together, they built...

Lisa Emon Cheryl Heagney

Lisa Emon Cheryl Heagney

Nov 2, 2024

Our beloved Lisa Emon Cheryl Heagney, 48, left this earth and into the loving arms of our Heavenly Father on November 2, 2024, in Aurora Colorado. Lisa was born on January 24, 1976, to Lorraine Shaw and the late Danny D. Heagney in Sheridan, Wyoming.

Lisa graduated from Sheridan High School in 1995 and went on to earn her Associate of...

Angela Joy Scarim

Angela Joy Scarim

Nov 2, 2024

Angela Joy Scarim (Vaughan) passed away at the age of 67 on November 2, 2024 in Arvada, Colorado. 

Angela was born on May 30, 1957 in Rockford, Illinois. She graduated from Gilford High School (1975) and went on to earn her Bachelor's degree from Illinois State University and a Master's in Education from Eastern Illinois University. 

Angela and her husband of 43...

Karen Lewis

Karen Lewis

Nov 1, 2024

Karen Lewis, 79, peacefully entered her eternal home to be with her Lord and Savior on November 1, 2024 with her family by her side.

She was born in Piqua, Ohio in 1945 and a long time resident of Springfield, Ohio where she and Gary, husband of 47.5 years, raised their two children, Gary A. (Lori) Lewis of Milliken, Colorado and...

Nancy Ruth Mikus

Nancy Ruth Mikus

Oct 31, 2024

Nancy Ruth (Tyson) Mikus born October 5th, 1937, Berwin, IL, passed after complications at St. Anthony’s Hospital, October 31st, 2024, Lakewood, CO.

She is survived by son Chris (Kay), daughter Katy Copher, grandchildren Andrew Mikus, Mikayla Mikus (Christopher Hannon), Lexie Copher, Kyra Copher, (Father Steve Copher) and great grandson, Luke, as well as other many other loving family members. She is...

William  "Bill" Van Buren Jr.

William "Bill" Van Buren Jr.

Oct 31, 2024

William Edgar Van Buren Jr., 84, of Littleton, Colorado, passed away on October 31, 2024. Born on July 8, 1940, in Hobart, New York, he was predeceased by his parents, Dorothy (Ryan) Van Buren and William Edgar Van Buren, Sr. and his brother, John Van Buren. William, affectionately known as "Bill" or "Grandpa Silly," was a devoted husband to Margaret Harvey...

Richard Daniel Fisher "Rich"

Richard Daniel Fisher "Rich"

Oct 31, 2024

Richard Daniel Fisher (Rich) was called home to God on October 31, 2024. The world was blessed with his existence for 80 years. Rich died peacefully at his home in his favorite recliner with a cowboy movie playing on the television and his beloved dog Dude beside him. Although his passing was unexpected, if he could’ve written how his story...

Marlene Kay Snyder

Marlene Kay Snyder

Oct 31, 2024

Marlene Kay Snyder, 86, of Arvada, Colorado, passed away October 31, 2024 from a stroke. She was lovingly surrounded by her husband and family who will miss her very much. 

Marlene was born in Eau Claire, Wisconsin on September 28, 1938 to John Wesley Archer and Marvel Louise Stuart. She was one of 6 children and is survived by her sister...

Peter Albert Erlandson

Peter Albert Erlandson

Oct 30, 2024

Peter Albert Erlandson, age 80, died in his Northglenn, CO home on October 30, 2024. Born in Newton, MA on June 4, 1944 and raised in Weymouth, MA, he was the oldest of three sons to Betty (Ross) and John Arthur Erlandson.

After graduating from Weymouth High School in 1962, Peter briefly attended Boston University before joining the U.S. Air Force....

Sheila Ann Brewster

Sheila Ann Brewster

Oct 30, 2024

Sheila Ann (Powers) Brewster was born on February 6, 1940, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Leo and Nellie Powers. She was their second of four children, preceded by Eileen and followed by James and Nora. The family moved to Kansas City, Missouri and became parishioners at Saint Peter’s Catholic Church in the Brookside neighborhood and Sheila and her siblings attended...

Herbert C. Frick

Herbert C. Frick

Oct 30, 2024

After 98 pretty darned good years, followed by 8 pretty darned awful months, Herb Frick succumbed to numerous illnesses on October 30, 2024. Not a bad run for someone who once said he was so sickly as a child that he was certain he wouldn't live past the age of 30! He led a full life that included growing up...

Victor Gali, Jr.

Victor Gali, Jr.

Oct 30, 2024

Victor Gali, Jr. of Littleton, Colorado passed away on October 30, 2024 at the age of 70.  Loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle.

Victor's family will greet friends and family at a Visitation on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 beginning at 3:00pm until 8:30pm at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 South Wadsworth Boulevard, Lakewood.

Victor will be laid to rest at...

Margaret Lucille St. Peter

Margaret Lucille St. Peter

Oct 30, 2024

Margaret, beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother, peacefully passed away on October 30, 2024 at the age of 95. She is preceded by her husband Francis Silvio St. Peter, her son Lewis Eugene St. Peter and her parents Leo and Anna Bedore.

Born March 7, 1929 in Stockton, Kansas, Margaret lived a remarkable life filled with love, kindness, and resilience....

Matthew A. Sterling

Matthew A. Sterling

Oct 29, 2024

Matthew Alexander Sterling, age 20, of Centennial, Colorado passed away in Fort Collins, Colorado on Tuesday, October 29th, 2024.

Matthew was born August 30, 2004, in Denver, Colorado to his father and mother, Chris and Jennifer Sterling of Centennial, Colorado.

Matthew graduated from Eaglecrest High School in Aurora, Colorado in 2023. He attended Colorado State University in Fort Collins during the 2023-24...

Barbara A. Hughes

Barbara A. Hughes

Oct 29, 2024

Barbara Ann Hughes

Barbara Ann Hughes, of Thornton, Colorado, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her children on October 29th, 2024, at 88 years old. 

Barbara was a loving and caring mother, grandmother, daughter, and friend. She fought a hard battle after her spinal stroke in 2019. She loved everyone she encountered on her journey in life. The amount of...

Clarissa E. Summers

Clarissa E. Summers

Oct 29, 2024

Clarissa Eames Summers, 85, of Grand Junction, Colorado passed away surrounded by her family on October 29, 2024, in Parker, Colorado. 

Clarissa was born on June 8, 1939, in Preston, Idaho. She was the oldest of Henry and Velma Eames’s six children. Clarissa grew up in various small towns in southern Idaho, moving frequently with her parents who worked in public...

Michael William Standke

Michael William Standke

Oct 29, 2024

Michael William Standke passed away peacefully at home on October 29, 2024 after a courageous battle with cancer. Michael was born January 1, 1958 to Raymond Standke and Mary (Merky) Mercedes (Snider) Standke in Owatonna, Minnesota. He met his wife, Brenda Kay (Gustison) Standke at Minnesota State University. They were married July 30, 1983.

He graduated with the “Class of 76”...