Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

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Sep 13, 2024

Phyllis Jean Fitzekam Ryan of Lakewood, Colorado entered Eternal Rest on September 13, 2024. 

Phyllis was the first child of Ralph G. and Irene (Kreifels) Fitzekam. She was born September 12, 1934 in Nebraska City, Nebraska. In 1934, her family moved to Mitchell, Nebraska where her father owned and operated Fitzekam Plumbing and Heating. Phyllis graduated from Mitchell High School in...

Sep 11, 2024

Richard "Dick" Sebben passed away on September 11, 2024.

Further service arrangements will be announced soon.

Sep 11, 2024

Patricia Marie Schultz, 67, of Denver, Colorado passed away on Tuesday, September 10th, 2024. She was born on March 14th, 1957 in Denver, Colorado, to loving parents Marion Hayden and Francis Patton.

Patty attended Adams City High School. She worked at Western Electric/AT&T for many years, then at Central City before finishing her working career with FedEx.

Patty enjoyed cats, classic cars,...

Sep 10, 2024

Myong Sun Kim Fails, daughter of Kim Chon Suk and Song Hi Bok and a beloved member of her community, passed away on September 10, 2024, in Denver, Colorado. Born in Seoul, Korea, on October 2, 1944, Myong was known for her strength, her courage in breaking social barriers, her fiery spirit, her warmth, dedication, and her love for those...

Sep 10, 2024

Sep 10, 2024

Walter F. Hansen, 87, passed away on September 10, 2024. Full obituary to follow. 

Sep 9, 2024

Dave was born at home to Eva (Chavez) and Ralph Manzanares on March 27, 1953, in Pueblo, Colorado. Dave graduated from East High School in 1971 and then attended Colorado State University of Pueblo. He and Kathleen (Lucero) were married in Denver, Colorado in 1972 and at the time of his passing they had just celebrated their 52nd wedding anniversary....

Sep 7, 2024

Jinx Lynn Finch was born in Youngstown, Ohio on December 5th, 1952. She spent most of her youth in Denver, Colorado with her mom Beverly and her three siblings Jeff, Holly and Scott. Jinx attended Thomas Jefferson High School and became a police officer shortly after and also worked for Colorado Bureau of Investigation. In 1976 she met her husband...

Sep 7, 2024

John Thomas “Jack” Lappin Jr. died in Denver on Sept. 7, 2024, age 90.

Jack was born in Denver on May 29, 1934, the oldest of three children of John T. Lappin Sr. and Roberta Louise Adams Lappin. He attended South High School and left school in 1951 to join the U.S. Navy, serving in San Diego as a dental technician....

Sep 7, 2024

John was born and raised in Colorado Springs, a second generation native. He spent some time in Mississippi with his mother’s family while his father served in WWII. After the war, his grandfather, Judge Young, served two years as a presiding judge at the Nuremburg Tribunals. He is survived by his wife Claire and daughter Tricia.



He and Claire met at...

Sep 6, 2024

Mark Herrin passed away unexpectedly on September 6, 2024 in the Aspen, Colorado area.

He was born on November 13, 1963 to Leslie and Betty Herrin in Columbia, South Carolina. He was the youngest of 4 children. He met his future wife, Jean Jackson, in Normandy, France. They were married on July 4, 1998 in Monterey, California. Mark and Jean welcomed...

Sep 6, 2024

Richard Safe, born January 21, 1954, passed, surrounded by his family on September 6, 2024. 

Retiring as a captain, Rick spent 28 years helping his community through the Clear Creek County Sheriff’s Department by heading up rescue efforts and working on wildland fires. 

He is survived by his wife Arla, son Jeff (Rachel), daughter Janel, grandchildren Zach, Aislynn, Colton, Tucker and brother...

Sep 6, 2024

Peter K. Fagan, 76, passed away September 6, 2024. Full obituary to follow. 

Sep 6, 2024

Denise Darlene Scott passed into the loving hands of our savior on September 6, 2024 at 6:45 in the morning.  She is at peace after a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis and Diabetes.  

Denise was a graduate of the University of Colorado, Denver, majoring in History.  Institute of  American Indian Arts in Santa Fe, majoring in Museum Studies and graduate...

Sep 6, 2024

W. “Joanne” Lederhos, age 86, passed away peacefully in her home in Bailey, CO, on Friday, September 6th, 2024. Joanne, was an honored school teacher, with a master’s degree in education. She taught for 32 years, many in Jefferson County schools, and retired from Marshdale Elementary. Joanne was an avid gardener, a talented artist, and loved spending time with her...

Sep 6, 2024

Norlene Jane Hille November 1, 1933 – September 6, 2024

Norlene Jane Hille, 90, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2024, at an assisted living center in Littleton, Colorado, following a brief illness, but after a long and fulfilling life.

Norlene was born on November 1, 1933, in Des Moines, Iowa to Ralph and Helen Miler . She attended schools in both...

Sep 6, 2024

Kevin Parnell 1949-2024 Kevin Louis Parnell died at home Friday, September 6, 2024, after a recurrence of melanoma. Kevin was born at home to Cleo and Louis Parnell May 20, 1949, in Indianapolis, Indiana. The proud son of a nurse and a teacher, he grew up with a love of learning and a love of sports. In 1967, he attended...

Sep 6, 2024

Mark Henry Candelaria, 54, of Thornton, Colorado, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 6, 2024, surrounded by his family after a courageous fight with stage 4 lung cancer. Born on July 8, 1970, in Oakland, California, Mark lived a life full of love, adventure, and service.

A true Oakland original, Mark spent his teenage years as one of the first Guardian...