Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Donald M Forst
Apr 9, 2025
Architect, Painter & Author
Don Forst, of Highlands Ranch, died April 9th, at Wind Crest Retirement Community.
He was born September 5th, 1932, in New York City.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara “Bobbie” Forst, sons, Robert, John (Maribeth), Gregory (Roxy), and Wayne. He is also survived by his grandchildren Allison (Tigran) Garabekyan, Nathan Blu and Nicole Blu; sister and brother-in-law, Carol,...
Eric Aaron Edwards
Apr 5, 2025
Eric Edwards was born on June 9, 1996 and passed away at the age of 28 in his hometown of Denver, Colorado on April 5, 2025.
Eric believed strongly in family values and spent most of his time enjoying the adventures of life with his family. Eric created an enjoyable environment wherever he went. He enjoyed talking about sports (Chargers, Red...
Vicki Lynn Tanin
Apr 5, 2025
Mission Hills Church Vicki Lynn Tanin entered the gates of heaven on April 5, 2025. She was born to Charles and Oletha Tanin on February 29, 1952. Yes, she was a leap year baby and over the years, celebrated both her real age and the number of actual birth days.
She commented that since there was always confusion around when to celebrate...
Wanda Herstein
Apr 5, 2025
Wanda Herstein was born on August 19, 1950 in Lincoln, NE and died on April 5, 2025 in Louisville, CO after a long and valiant battle with Pancreatic Cancer. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Jim Herstein, daughter, Amy Coscarella, grandson, Nicholas Coacarella, sister, Suzanne (Micheal) Short and a number of sisters-in-law, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and...
Savannah Lynn Romero
Apr 4, 2025
Savannah Lynn Romero, 24, born on January 27, 2001, was laid to rest on April 4, 2025. A proud graduate of Centaurus High School, Savannah completed her esthetician training in 2022 and was passionate about her work. She cherished her Native American and Latina heritage, which shaped her identity and spirit.
Savannah had a tender heart for babies and children, always...
Sarah Elizabeth Farrow
Apr 4, 2025
Sarah Elizabeth Farrow of Arvada, Colorado died Friday, April 4, at Lutheran Hospice Collier Center at the age of 82.
Sarah was born March 17, 1943, in Georgetown, Colorado to William N. Tapp and Elizabeth C. Tapp nee Criley.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Mason John Farrow, of Boulder, Colorado.
Sarah received a bachelor's degree from the...
Thomas Richard McHugh
Apr 4, 2025
Born April 23, 1957, Thomas, Tom, McHugh was called to heaven on April 4, 2025 while surrounded by family. He was born and raised in Stockton, California and made Colorado his permanent home in the Fall of 2019. He grew up enjoying the outdoors all year long. He sailed the Delta, had early morning runs, and skied as often as...
George Curtis "Curt" Holsinger
Apr 3, 2025
George Curtis “Curt” Holsinger, age 67, passed away on April 3, 2025, in Mead, Colorado. He was born in Gordon, Nebraska, on March 12, 1958, to Glen and Ardyce (Glover) Holsinger.
Visitation (viewing) will be held on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, from 11:00 am to noon. The funeral service will follow immediately at noon at the same location. The burial with...
Wanda Mae Stewart
Apr 2, 2025
Wanda Mae (Brungardt) Stewart, age 88, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2025, at the Brookside Inn Nursing Home in Castle Rock, Colorado. Funeral services will be held on April 16, 2025, at Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 2746 5th St., Castle Rock, CO, 80104. Recitation of the Holy Rosary will begin at 9:30 a.m., followed by the Funeral...
Joan Schultz
Apr 2, 2025
Joan Schultz (Yurkowsky) 90, of Denver. Wife to Ken Schultz (1933-2014).
Mother of Tom (Lisa) Schultz, Carol (Leigh) Max and Marie (Tom) Kulick.
Grandmother of 7, Cassidie, Kelsey, Jason, Tyler, Colin, Tanner and Mackenzie.
Great-Grandmother of 9.
An intimate memorial for family and close friends will be held at a later date.
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Herbert Graham Allen
Apr 2, 2025
Herbert G. Allen, a deeply loved and respected husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, passed away on April 2, 2025 in Denver, Colorado at the age of 94. Education was one of Herb’s proudest pursuits, receiving a Bachelors Degree from Yale University and a Masters in Accounting from the University of Denver. He ran his own CPA firm for over...
Bonnie Lou King Barker
Apr 2, 2025
Bonnie Lou King Barker was born on April 12, 1927, in Waco, Texas. She passed into the hands of her Lord on April 2, 2025, in Lakewood, Colorado. She was the first of two daughters born to Jewel Evelyn and David Edward King. Nine years later, on April 11, 1936, her sister, Jane Lee was born.
The King family relocated to...
Daniel Joseph Yacovetta
Mar 31, 2025
Dan Yacovetta passed from this life on March 31, 2025, at the age of 88, following a brief illness and complications of aging.
He was born on May 4, 1936, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Denver, Colorado. Dan's values were shaped by his parents, Dan and Marcella Yacovetta, who raised him and his younger brother , Donald, in Denver. From his...
Charles "Chuck" Otto Henderson
Mar 31, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Charles Otto Henderson, age 88, who went home to be with the Lord on March 31, 2025. A beloved husband of 56 years, father, grandfather, and friend, Chuck lived a full and vibrant life centered around faith, family, and fellowship.
A graduate of the University of Denver with a Bachelor...
Anthony Joseph Gallegos
Mar 30, 2025
Anthony “Tony” Joseph Gallegos age 65 was born on February 7th, 1960, in Las Vegas, New Mexico. He was a devoted husband, father and an amazing grandfather to all 12 of his grandchildren. His grandbabies were his life he loved nothing more than being with them. He even had the joy of becoming a great grandfather to a great grandson...
Laura Jean Meley
Mar 30, 2025
Laura Meley, 79, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2025, in Denver, Colorado. Born on March 10, 1946, in Youngstown, Ohio, she lived a life marked by intelligence, devotion, and generosity.
Laura was raised in a Catholic household and remained deeply committed to her faith throughout her life. She attended St. Martha Elementary School in Akron, Ohio, graduating in 1960, and...
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