Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Daniel Thomas O'Malley
Mar 1, 2025
A beloved father, brother, and friend, passed away on March 1st at his home in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. He is remembered for his unwavering commitment to his work, his never-ending kindness, and his willingness to support those around him.
Dan was a true handyman at heart, capable of fixing almost anything and always finding a way to make things work. Among...
Kathleen "Kathy" McKee
Feb 28, 2025
Kathy was born in Denver, Colorado to parents, Linda Sanchez and John Valdez. She was then raised by her mom Linda and step father Al Valesquez. She has three brothers, Ronnie (Linda, deceased) Valesquez, Gary (Theresa) Valesquez, and Chris Valesquez (deceased), and one sister, Louise (John, deceased) Daily.
She graduated from Adams City High in 1964. Kathy started dating Larry McKee...
Sandy T. Shellhamer
Feb 26, 2025
Sandy T. Shellhamer
August 25, 1954 - February 26, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, grandmother, and friend, Sandy T. Shellhamer. She left this world unexpectedly on February 26, 2025, during heart surgery in Lakewood, Colorado.
Sandy was born on August 25, 1954, in Rách GiÃ, Vietnam. Amidst the hardships of a war-torn country, she...
Russell David Berget
Feb 26, 2025
Russell David Berget, 76, of Parker, CO passed away at the Life Care Center of Stonegate, Parker, CO, on February 26, 2025.
Russ was born on December 8, 1948, to Clarissa (Fylling) and Ronald Berget in Bismarck, ND.
He graduated from Turtle Lake High School, Turtle Lake, ND and went on to get his BS Degree from North Dakota State University in...
Karen L. Benner
Feb 26, 2025
Karen L. Benner passed away peacefully on February 26, 2025, surrounded by those who mattered most to her. Karen was born on March 11, 1941, in Fredonia, North Dakota to Rueben and Ida Hoff Lehr. She spent her youth in Grand Forks, North Dakota. She graduated from Grand Forks Central High School in 1959. She continued her studies at the...
Richard Michael Rossin
Feb 24, 2025
Richard Michael Rossin passed away at his home on February 24, 2025 in Frederick, CO at the age of 80. Born on August 22 1944 in Winona, MN to Rose & George Rossin. Richard had 3 brothers and 2 sisters. He attended St. Stanis Laus Basilica Catholic School.
At the age of 18 he enlisted in the Army and served our...
Judith Virginia Kluge
Feb 24, 2025
Judith V. Kluge, born September 25, 1935, and passed away on February 24, 2025, in Denver, Colorado
Judy was a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and an amazing friend to many. Earlier in her life she spent many hours riding her horse. She loved skiing. She had been an active member of the Denver Cadillac, and Thunderbird, car clubs. Judy stayed connected...
Lauren Atlee Guthrie
Feb 23, 2025
Lauren Atlee Guthrie, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2025, at the age of 85. Born in Charleston, West Virginia, on October 9, 1939, to Atlee and Ruby Guthrie, Lauren lived a rich and vibrant life filled with love, family, and a passion for sports, cars, fine wine, and clothes.
Raised in Charleston, Lauren...
Paul Henry Arendt
Feb 23, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Paul Henry Arendt on February 23, 2025, at the age of 74, surrounded by his family. Paul was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend to all who knew him.
Born September 24, 1950 in Denver, Colorado. Paul was a keystone in the Colorado community. A talented athlete at Thomas...
Robert Dean Armstrong
Feb 23, 2025
Robert Dean Armstrong, affectionately known as Bob, passed away on February 23, 2025 at the age of 93. Born on August 2, 1931, in Emmetsburg, Iowa, to Cyril and Marie Armstrong, Bob was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend.
Bob proudly served in the Iowa National Guard before joining the U.S. Navy, where he worked as an aviation mechanic...
Jon M. Noteboom
Feb 23, 2025
We mourn the passing of Jon Martin Noteboom, 86 of Mesa, AZ, who died on February 23, 2025. Jon was born in Champaign, IL. on March 30, 1938 to Harold and Justine Noteboom. Jon was predeceased by parents Harold and Justine Noteboom; sister Linda, and brother Richard. He is survived by his wife Grace, sisters – Karen Murray, Patricia Brunelle,...
Jason Philip Aschenbrenner
Feb 23, 2025
Jason Philip Aschenbrenner, beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 23, 2025. He was 50 years old.
Born on October 7, 1974, to Phillip and Phyllis Aschenbrenner, Jason was raised in Westminster, Colorado. After graduating from Westminster High School, he went on to earn his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Regis University. Jason’s...
Deborah Estelle Maxwell
Feb 22, 2025
Deborah Estelle Maxwell, age 74, passed away at home in Arvada, CO on February 22, 2025. She was a 1968 graduate of Arvada High School. Debbie was born in Minden, NE on December 12, 1950 to Lee and Ardyce Diton. She moved to Arvada in the mid-1950's . During high school, she performed with the Up With People group traveling...
Mark Holm Gerboth
Feb 22, 2025
Mark Holm Gerboth, beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully in his sleep on February 22, 2025, at the age of 76.
He was born on March 23, 1948, to Rollin and Donna Gerboth in Denver, Colorado, where he spent most of his life.
Mark dedicated over 40 years as a Construction Superintendent of residential homes for both the Writer...
Josephine Lombardi
Feb 22, 2025
Josephine Lombardi went to heaven on Saturday, February 22, 2025, surrounded by her three children and their families. She was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, John Lombardi., and her granddaughter Angelique Lombardi. She is survived by her children: John (Denise) Lombardi Jr., Carol (Frank) Lombardi-Yantorno, and Darrell (Dolores) Lombardi; grandchildren: Melissa Ellis, Kenny (Angela) Lombardi, Brian...
Mary Alice Crocker
Feb 21, 2025
August 27, 1935 – February 21, 2025
Mary Alice Crocker, age 89, beloved mother, wife, aunt and friend passed away peacefully in her home in Westminster, Colorado on February 21, 2025.
She is survived by her daughter Laurel Ann Peters of Arvada, Colorado, her grandson Tyler James McDaniel of Fort Collins, Colorado and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her...
Alfred Geiselhardt
Feb 21, 2025
Alfred Geiselhardt, affectionately known as Al, was welcomed into his eternal home on February 21, 2025, in Castle Pines, Colorado. He passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family. Al, born on April 6, 1933, in Almadingen, Germany, was a shining light in the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing him. His warm smile was his...
Edward Anthony Montoya
Feb 21, 2025
Edward Anthony Montoya, born on March 2, 1937 in Trinidad, CO., was called to his heavenly home on Friday, February 21, 2025 at the age of 87 in Parker, CO. Edward was a beloved Brother, Uncle, Nephew, Cousin and friend.
He is preceded in death by his parents Susie and Cipriano Montoya. Survived by his siblings, Robert (Shirley+) Montoya, Lloyd (Ginger)...
Robert "Bob" M. Burnham
Feb 21, 2025
Robert (Bob) Maurice Burnham, age 78, of Arvada, Colorado passed away on February 21, 2025, at his home.
Bob was born on February 8, 1947, in Beatrice, Nebraska to Robert and Hazel Burnham. A ‘Military brat,’ Bob was well-traveled, living as far away as Spain by the time he was 9 years old. The family ultimately settled in Colorado Springs when...
Joseph "Joe" Edward Waters
Feb 20, 2025
Joseph "Joe" Edward Waters, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and dedicated friend, passed away on February 20, 2025, from complications related to a stroke. He was born on September 26, 1930, in Denver, Colorado, to Lindsay and Gertrude Waters, joining his twin sister, Josephine, in their journey through life.
A proud native of Denver, Joe's formative years were spent in Catholic...
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