Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Eileen JoAnn Ullmann

Eileen JoAnn Ullmann

Jul 10, 2024

Eileen Joann Ullmann, age 82, died on Wednesday July 10, 2024 at Denver Health. Born in Meadow Grove, NE on July 3, 1942, and not in a barn as her kids liked to tease her about. After High School she attended Nursing School in Chicago, Il.

 Eileen’s career spanned over 40 years in the nursing field from the operating room to...

Curt Allan Griffin

Curt Allan Griffin

Jul 9, 2024

Curt Allan Griffin, age 54, passed away from his battle with cancer in his home on July 9, 2024. He was an incredibly loved husband and father, among many other things, and is already greatly missed. 

 

He was born in Fresno, CA on July 29, 1969, the youngest of four boys, and graduated from Atascadero High School in 1988. He was...

Joan K. Thompson

Joan K. Thompson

Jul 9, 2024

Joan K. Thompson 83 years of age, April 6th, 1941 - July 9th, 2024, Littleton Colorado. 

 Joan died at Swedish Hospital. Joan is survived by her four children, Chris Woodward, Steven Woodward, Andrew Woodward and Nicolle Schraeder. Joan also is survived by her grandchildren, Ryan Woodward, Alyssa Durden, Tom Woodward, Jacob Woodward, Robert Woodward, Chelsea Johnson, Zach Schraeder, Sam Schraeder, Will...

Jeffrey Alan Fisk

Jeffrey Alan Fisk

Jul 9, 2024

Our family suffered a profound loss on Tuesday, July 9th, 2024, when Jeffrey Alan Fisk, 60, passed away surrounded by his loved ones. Jeff’s departure leaves an irreplaceable void in our hearts.

Born on April 27th, 1964, in Langdon, ND, to Duane and Jean Fisk, Jeff graduated from Langdon High School in 1982 and earned a degree in business management from...

Dustin Robert Williams

Dustin Robert Williams

Jul 9, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Dustin Robert Williams, who left us on July 9, 2024, at the age of 39. He was born on May 25, 1985, in Cheyenne, WY. Dustin lived a life full of love, passion, and dedication.

Dustin pursued his higher education at Metro State University in Denver, CO, where he built...

Robert Arthur Burns

Robert Arthur Burns

Jul 8, 2024

Robert Arthur "Bob" Burns, esteemed Denver journalist, editor, and public relations executive, passed away peacefully at home on July 8, 2024, at the age of 87.

Born in Denver on July 19, 1936, to Arthur and Dorothy Burns, Robert attended St. Dominic's and Regis High School before enlisting in the United States Navy. He served honorably until 1960, stationed in Norfolk,...

Juanita Cullins Walls

Juanita Cullins Walls

Jul 8, 2024

Juanita Cullins Walls, a beautiful and beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, peacefully transitioned in her Denver, Colorado home on July 8, 2024, at the remarkable age of 99. Born on June 12, 1925, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to Med Cullins and Erma Holloway, Juanita's life was filled with love, dedication, and impactful contributions to her family and community.

 

A church-loving woman...

Timothy L. Sumerlin

Timothy L. Sumerlin

Jul 8, 2024

Timothy L. Sumerlin, 67, passed peacefully in his home in Highlands Ranch, Colorado on the morning of July 8, 2024. The cause of death was kidney cancer.

Born on January 31, 1957, in Orange County, California, he was the son of the late Lt. Col. Earl B. “Slim” Sumerlin, Jr. and Catherine E. Rice Sumerlin. He is survived by his wife...

Zita Brancio

Zita Brancio

Jul 8, 2024

Zita T. Brancio, 96, of Arvada, Colorado died July 8, 2024.  She is preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Robert E. Brancio. She is survived by her daughter, Sherri Brancio; daughter, Jeanne Taylor and her husband Scott Taylor; son, Robert Brancio and his wife, Tanya Lopez.  She is also survived by four brothers, and two sisters- along...

John Allen Beard

John Allen Beard

Jul 8, 2024

John Allen Beard, age 79, died on July 8, 2024. He was a graduate of Lapeer High School. He went on to earn his bachelor’s degree at Midwestern Baptist College. Reverend Beard met his wife Ann Elizabeth Beard on a blind date that led to 52 years of marriage. He worked for 44 years as a pastor in multiple churches,...

Frederick Robert Betts

Frederick Robert Betts

Jul 7, 2024

Frederick Robert Betts, affectionately known as Fred, passed away on July 7, 2024 in Denver, Colorado. He was 77 years old. Fred was born to Frederick Vincent Betts and Eileen Betts (Dillon) on September 17, 1946 in Flushing, New York. Eventually, the family moved to Long Island where Fred was raised. Fred was the oldest of four children.

 A graduate of...

Ryan Dean Grauberger-Burgess

Ryan Dean Grauberger-Burgess

Jul 7, 2024

Our beloved Ryan Grauberger-Burgess, age 20, passed away on July 7, 2024 in Denver, Colorado. Ryan was our wonderful son, brother, grandson, nephew and a great friend. He was one of the most loving and compassionate people you will ever meet. Ryan was very passionate about the things most important to him – friends, family, animals, equality, helping others, his...

Margaret Jane Dudley

Margaret Jane Dudley

Jul 7, 2024

Our beloved mother Margaret Dudley, the guardian angel of our family, passed away on July 7th, 2024. She touched the lives of everyone that knew her.

 Margaret was born in 1941 in Leopold, MO. She is preceded in death by Larry Wayne Dudley, her beloved husband of 55 years, her sisters Angela, Theresa, Helen, brother Richard, and parents John and Dina...

Mary Kaye Robinson

Mary Kaye Robinson

Jul 7, 2024

Mary Kaye Robinson

February 28, 1955-July 7, 2024

Mary Robinson, 69, of Lakewood, CO, sadly left us on July 7, 2024 due to a long fight with lung disease. She is survived by daughter Erin (Shawn) Flint; grandchildren Gracie & Isaac. Preceded in death by husbands Fred Brown & Jim Robinson. Memorial Service Thursday, July 18, 2024, 10:00 am, Horan & McConaty,...

Judy Ann O'Brien

Judy Ann O'Brien

Jul 7, 2024

Judy Ann O’Brien, passed away July 7, 2024 in Denver, CO, at the age of 76 from complications which stemmed from the massive stroke she had in late October, 2022. Judy, the oldest of 7 children, was born in Hayes, Kansas on January 15, 1948 to William (Bill) and Armella Gerber and moved to Arvada when she was a child,...

William E. Sullivan

William E. Sullivan

Jul 6, 2024

William E Sullivan passed away in his sleep on July 6, 2024. Being born on April 21, 1928, he lived a full and rich life of 96 years. He grew up playing in Washington Park with his 4 siblings and later graduated from the nearby South High School. He loved his fury, canine friends, loved camping and hiking, and loved...

Eldred F. Thompson

Eldred F. Thompson

Jul 6, 2024

Eldred “Al” Thompson, 94, passed away peacefully in his sleep, at the home he shared with his Daughter on July 6, 2024. He was born August 12, 1929, in Kings Mountain, KY to the late Ollie and Gertrude Thompson. He was preceded in death by his 2nd wife Etta Cook and 1 brother, Conrad (Juanita) Thompson of Cincinnati, OH and...

Senga Ann Friend

Senga Ann Friend

Jul 6, 2024

Senga (Sig) Ann Friend, age 78, died in her home in Thornton on July 6th, 2024. Sig was born in Denver, Colorado, the only child to parents Inez Ruth and Iwin Leland Slaughter. As a family they enjoyed jeeping, camping, and Sunday dinners with her grandparents. She grew up in Lakewood and graduated from Lakewood High School. When the home...

Heather Beckwith

Heather Beckwith

Jul 5, 2024

Heather Lund Beckwith, extraordinary mother, daughter, wife, sister, friend and confidant, passed away from lung cancer at age 67. Our hearts are heavy with her loss. 

Born to Jane and Gerald Lund in Minnesota, she was the second of three children. She went on to study Finance and Foresting at Colorado State University and graduated with a degree in Business Administration....

Jerry Rockett

Jerry Rockett

Jul 5, 2024

Jerry Rockett passed away July 5, 2024 after a long journey in the clutches COPD. He was born in Amarillo Texas to Tom and Ollie Rockett, on January 17, 1939.

Jerry graduated from Pueblo County High School, served four years in the United States Navy, and returned home to attend college. He graduated from the University of Southern Colorado with a...