Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Samantha Sue Russell
Jan 6, 2024
Samantha Sue Russell passed away on January 6, 2024, after an 18-month, hard-fought battle with a rare cancer. Sam was only 37 years old (born July 16, 1986). Her family and wide-circle of friends are deeply saddened by her death.
Sam is survived by her loving and devoted husband Richard and her precious son Eddie. Sam will also be forever remembered by Carol...
Kara Anne Imeraj
Jan 6, 2024
“In the end, she became more than she expected. She became the journey, and like all journeys, she did not end, she just simply changed directions.” – R. M. Drake
Our perfect Kara, aged 9, passed away peacefully in her parent’s embrace, embarking on a wondrous journey to Heaven. Kara Anne Imeraj was born to parents Joseph and Lisa Imeraj...
Dorothy Kaplan Light
Jan 6, 2024
Dorothy Kaplan Light of Parker, Colorado, affectionately known as "Mama D,” was born Dorothy Mae Kaplan on May 20, 1937, in Lee Township, Iowa and passed into eternal life on January 6, 2024, at the age of 86.
Viewing and visitation for relatives and friends will be held Thursday, January 11, 2024, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Horan &...
Tony P. Salazar
Jan 6, 2024
Our beloved Tony P. Salazar, age 94, died on January 6, 2024. He was a graduate of Alamosa High School and Adams State College. Mr. Salazar also received his Master’s Degree from University of Northern Colorado. Mr. Salazar served in the United States Army and worked for 40 plus years with Denver Public Schools. He concluded his distinguished career with...
Geneva Vance
Jan 5, 2024
Geneva Mae Horstmeier Vance passed away peacefully on January 5, 2024 in the company of a close family friend. She was born in Enid, Oklahoma in May of 1929 to Chester and Iris Horstmeier and raised in Oklahoma City with her sister, Mary Evelyn.
She attended Classen High School in OKC and for her first two years of college she attended...
Gloria Ann Carson
Jan 5, 2024
Gloria Ann Carson, age 94, died at Someren Glen assisted living residence in Centennial, Colorado on January 5, 2024. She died peacefully with her daughter and son by her side. Gloria was born on April 15, 1929, in Pelham, New York. She was always a proud New Yorker! She was a graduate of Pelham High School and worked in New...
James Douglas Anderson
Jan 5, 2024
James Douglas Anderson, also known as Doug, passed away surrounded by loved ones at his home in Westminster, Colorado on January 5, 2024, at the age of 81. Born on October 4, 1942, in Woodbine, Iowa, James was a beloved family man and friend.
Doug had a delightful sense of humor that brought joy to those around him. He was...
Rosina Anderson
Jan 5, 2024
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our mother, Rosina Anderson, in her home in Arvada, CO on January 5, 2024. She was 83 years old.
Born in Bayreuth, Germany in 1940, she immigrated to the US and gained her citizenship in 1967. Her love of learning earned her several degrees, including a Ph.D. in Romance Languages...
Cayson Jack Pearson
Jan 5, 2024
Cayson Jack Pearson, 19, passed away from suicide following a ten-year battle with depression on January 5, 2024. He was born April 6, 2004, in Colorado to Jacqueline and Richard Pearson.
Cayson is survived by his loving family; parents, Jacquie and Rich; siblings, Conley, Cameron and his wife Anne, Kyrie and her husband Tate, Kinsey and her husband Alex, and...
Charles F. Nidey Jr.
Jan 5, 2024
Charles "Chuck" F. Nidey Jr., 88, of Arvada, CO, passed away at home on January 5, 2024.
He was born in Pueblo, CO, on October 26, 1935. Chuck graduated from North High School in Denver, CO in 1953. He then attended the University of Denver until 1955 when he enlisted in the United States Army. He served in the Army...
Donald Vernon LaBrot
Jan 4, 2024
Don, age 80, passed away in hospice care on Thursday January 4, 2024 in Centennial, Colorado. Don was born to Vernon and Alma LaBrot on June 19, 1943. Both preceded Don in death.
Don was proud of his upbringing in Flat River, MO. He graduated from Flat River High School. Don then moved to St. Louis where he attended Washington University...
Genevieve Studebaker
Jan 4, 2024
Genevieve Helen (Knoll) Studebaker, 89 of Lone Tree, Colorado, passed away on January 4, 2024.Ginny was born in Gardner, Colorado, to Charles and Mildred Knoll. She is preceded in death by her husband Don Studebaker.
Ginny graduated from Adams State University in Alamosa with a degree in Elementary Education. A gifted educator, she used music, creativity, and artistry to...
Dorothy Marie Kenehan
Jan 4, 2024
Dorothy M. Kenehan, 88, of Littleton, passed away on January 4th. She was born in Lincoln, Nebraska to Emil and Rose (nee Barry) Janousek.
She graduated from the University of Nebraska with her degree in elementary education. Dorothy moved to Denver to teach and that is where she became the beloved wife of John C. Kenehan who preceded her...
Alfred Paul "Al" Rossi
Jan 4, 2024
Alfred P. Rossi
March 29, 1940 – January 4, 2024
Alfred (Al) was born in Welby, Colorado to Mary Capra Rossi and Michael Angelo Rossi. He was the 4th of 5 children. He passed away on January 4 after a hard-fought battle with Benson’s disease (PCA). Preceded in death by his parents and siblings Elaine McCarthy and Vincent Rossi. Also...
Dorothy "Dot" Brintle Foster
Jan 4, 2024
Dorothy "Dot" Brintle Foster passed away on January 4, 2024. Dot was born on February 15, 1933 in Sterrett, Texas. She was the seventh child of Mary and Woodson Brintle and was raised in a large family with seven siblings in Waxahachie, Texas. Dot met her husband, Robert (Bob) Allen Foster, while in high school. The two were married in...
Madonna L. Hill
Jan 3, 2024
Madonna L. Hill, a soul as gentle as a whisper but as impactful as a symphony, passed away on January 3, 2024, at the age of 94. Born on July 24, 1929, in Bucyrus, Ohio to Francis and Katherine Haala, Madonna's journey was one marked by faith, love, and a quiet spirit of adventure. She was a devoted wife, loving...
Richard Earl Campbell
Jan 3, 2024
Richard Earl Campbell, affectionately know as Rick, peacefully departed at the age of 71. Born on June 3, 1952, in Jamaica, Queens, New York, and passed into eternity on January 3, 2024, in Denver Colorado. His legacy lives on through his devoted wife Susan, cherished, son Richard Jr. ( Paulita,) beloved daughter Katrina, cherished sisters Brenda and Georgette, and adored...
Orry Jordan LaCroix
Jan 3, 2024
Orry Jordan LaCroix, of Aurora Colorado, passed away the morning of January 3rd, 2024 peacefully at home in his sleep. He was 32 years of age. Orry was born at Seton Medical Center in Austin, Texas on January 28th, 1991, to his parents Pierre Lacroix and Audrey Ann Campbell.
As a child, Orry spent the first 7 years of his life...
John Alfred Roy Schmidt
Jan 2, 2024
It is with great sadness that the children of John Alfred Roy Schmidt Sr. announce his passing on January 2nd at his home in Loveland.
A Celebration Of Life will be held at Horan & McConaty on Saturday, January 27th @ 11 a.m. In honor of Johns favorite dress attire we respectfully request that you join us in wearing blue jeans...
Thomas Henry Morphis
Jan 2, 2024
Thomas Henry Morphis, 90, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2024, in Aurora, Colorado. He was born on July 15, 1933, in Liberal, Kansas, to George and Caroline Morphis. Tom's passing leaves a void in the hearts of his family and friends who will always cherish his kindness and love.
Tom's military service...
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