Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Apr 18, 2024

Sally Lou Lease Bartalot was born on April 10, 1938 in Kingsly, Iowa.  She died in Denver, Colorado on April 18, 2024, a week and a day after her 86th birthday.

Sally's father’s side of the family was very musical.  Her Dad was a trombonist who had been offered a place in Lawrence Welk’s orchestra.  He turned it down because he...

Apr 18, 2024

Had no enemies and knew no strangers

James Ward Mollohan of Strasburg, Colorado peacefully left this earth on April 18th 2024 in search of his next big adventure.

Jim was born in Sterling, CO on August 12th 1946 to the late Donald (Jiggs), and Florence (Dolly) Mollohan and would become the oldest brother of 12 children.

After growing up and working on the...

Apr 18, 2024

William S Dorn (Bill) passed away peacefully April 18, 2024 at his home in Denver, Colorado.

Bill was an only child, born July 12, 1928 to Earl and Emma Dorn in Pittsburgh, PA. He was a child of the Great Depression and his family struggled. This colored much of his life and he was so grateful for the many opportunities he...

Apr 18, 2024

Jeanne Marie Aiello passed away peacefully in her daughter’s home on April 18, 2024 at the age of 93. Jeanne Marie (nee: Scott) Aiello was born on January 10, 1931 in Newburgh, New York to Kenneth & Margaret (nee: Doulin) Scott.

Jeanne attended St. Mary’s Elementary School and then entered Mount St. Mary’s Academy. She was active in student government and...

Apr 18, 2024

Bobbie Cynthia Cooper was born to Opal Mitten Ream and Robert W. Ream on June 25th, 1941. She closed her eyes to this world on April 18th, 2024, at the age of 82. A proud Colorado native, she was a graduate of Canon City High School and went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of...

Apr 17, 2024

Leah Lande Peden (Pierson) passed away peacefully at home on April 17, 2024, in Aurora, CO, at the age of 75. She was born on January 3, 1949, in Tyler, MN.   Leah was raised in Kiester, MN and Windom, MN where she graduated from Windom High School and developed lifelong friendships and her love for the Minnesota Vikings and Minnesota...

Apr 17, 2024

Emilio Lee Casica Jr. (Sonny), a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on April 17, 2024, at the age of 85. Sonny was born on December 19th, 1938, in Denver, Colorado, and is the oldest of seven children. After graduating Westminster High School, Sonny proudly enlisted in the United States Army from November 1961 through October 1967. After his...

Apr 17, 2024

Thomas "Tommy" P. Thorpe, known for his red hair and gravelly voice, passed away on April 17, 2024, at the age of 58. Tommy was born on March 28, 1966, to his parents, Pat and Sheila (Kelly) Thorpe, who survive him.  His niece and nephew, Marly and Milo, who he helped to raise since 2007, also survive him. His sister,...

Apr 17, 2024

Nadine Marie Yenni Feist passed peacefully on April 17, 2024, at the age of 83, in Denver, CO.  She was born to Samuel and Veronica (Konzem) Yenni in Manhattan, KS on June 4, 1940.  Nadine graduated from St. Patrick’s High School in North Platte, NE and, shortly after her 18th birthday moved to Denver, CO to attend Parks School of...

Apr 16, 2024

We regretfully announce the passing of Phyllis "Judy" Prostrollo, 75, on April 16, 2024, after a courageous battle with pneumonia due to chemotherapy (for breast cancer). Judy departed peacefully and was surrounded by loved ones, including her grand dog.

Born on June 22, 1948, Judy touched the lives of those around her with her strength, resilience, and beautiful spirit. Despite the...

Apr 15, 2024

On Monday, April 15, 2024, Harry E. Coven, loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, passed away at age 86.

Harry (Bud) was born on March 22, 1938 at Porters Hospital in Denver to Elmer Louis Coven and Erma Rosella (Kellicut) Coven. He was a dedicated Lieutenant in the Denver Fire Department from May 1965, and served in the Navy from...

Apr 15, 2024

While it’s challenging to briefly summarize what Ann meant to those who loved her, we can start with what a truly extraordinary daughter, wife, mother and mother-in-law, grandmother, sister and friend she was—touching everyone with her sweet and caring nature.



Ann’s life was focused on family—both the family in which she grew up and the one she created here in Denver...

Apr 15, 2024

Adam Kent Asbury, 50, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024, in Englewood, CO. He was born August 30, 1973, in Topeka, Kansas.  

Adam graduated from Topeka West High School and Kansas State University.  

After escaping college with a diploma, Adam nailed his interview and went on to a very long and successful 24-year career at AT&T, continuing to impress and surprise...

Apr 15, 2024

Carol Lynn Kingma Schug, born January 10, 1947, passed away on April 15, 2024, at the age of 77. She was surrounded by all her loved ones during her final days. Carol graduated from the Professional Business Institute, Minneapolis, in 1968. She received her degree as a Medical Laboratory Technologist. Soon after, in June 1968, she married LeRoy F. Schug...

Apr 15, 2024

Born to Max & Bernadine Engelbrecht on October 6, 1948 in Sharon, Kansas. The family moved to Cheyenne County, Colorado in May 1951. Jean attended school in Arapahoe, CO from elementary through high school, graduating in 1966. She attended Otero Junior College before transferring to the University of Northern Colorado. Jean received her B.A. in Elementary Physical Education in 1971....

Apr 15, 2024

Apr 15, 2024

Richard Santoya age 81, went home to glory on April 15, 2024. He was surrounded by his loving family at his home in Thornton, Colorado. He was born on July 27, 1942 in Denver, Colorado.

Richard is survived by his loving wife, Frances; daughter Kathy (John) Hatcher; stepson, Gary (Janel) Penaflor; ten grandchildren and four great grandchildren. He is also survived...

Apr 14, 2024

Leroy Patrick Daughenbaugh, aged 58, passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 14th, 2024. 

Leroy was a jack of all trades and, with pride, wore many industry hats in his lifetime. Everything from engineering, to truck driving, to his latest passion before he passed, a Producer for many radio stations. Mr. Daughenbaugh was a family man and his children were...

Apr 14, 2024

Wanda Rachel Wallace Graham was born on November 20, 1951, in Deming, New Mexico, to the late Waymon and Rachel Wallace. She passed away on April 14, 2024, in Highlands Ranch, Colorado.

 Wanda spent her formative years in Alamogordo, NM, where she graduated from high school before continuing her education at New Mexico State University. On July 29, 1972, she married...

Apr 14, 2024

Teresita Donahue died peacefully in April 2024 in the company of her devoted husband Patrick.  She was 86.

 A proud daughter of Guam—an American island in the western Pacific—Teresita survived the unspeakable Japanese occupation of her island during WWII, along with her brother Jose (“Ping”), sister Guadalupe (“Daling”), and mother Maria (“Mariquita”).  Unfortunately, her father (Inocencio) did not.  Her mother later...