Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Jan 4, 2025

A Life of Service, Adventure, and Endless Laughter 

Earl Barrett Elkins, a man of great humor, unwavering dedication, and a love for life’s simple joys, passed away on January 4, 2025 at the age of 72 after a brief battle with anaplastic thyroid cancer. Known for his quick wit, endless puns, and knack for a good dad joke, Earl brightened every...

Jan 3, 2025

Jan 2, 2025

Sister Peg Maloney of Denver, Colorado passed away on January 2, 2025 at the age of 70.  Loving sister, aunt, friend and colleague.

A Vigil Service and Recitation of the Rosary will be held on Friday, January 10, 2025 at 5:00PM at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 1091 South Colorado Boulevard, Denver.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, January 11,...

Jan 2, 2025

Marvin John Sellinghausen, 91, of Lakewood, passed away January 2, 2025. He is preceded in death by his wife, Joan P. Sellinghausen. Shelter service with military honors will be held Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 11:30am, Staging Area B, Fort Logan National Cemetery.

Jan 1, 2025

In loving memory of Donna E. Ivey, a devoted daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Donna passed away peacefully on January 1, 2025. Born on September 7, 1930 in Canon City, CO. She moved to Denver in 1952, then to Broomfield in 1998. She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Daniel Fred Ivey, her son,...

Dec 31, 2024

Edith Patricia Armstrong was born on August 5, 1929 in Florence, South Carolina to her parents Cleveland Jack George and Earline Patricia George.

 

Edith was the oldest of two. She and her sister, Elise Crawford, were very close. They were taught to be independent, loving and respectful.

 

Edith received her education at Chestnut High School in Fayetteville, North Carolina. While there she...

Dec 31, 2024

In Loving Memory of Lt. Commander Ronald George Trapani

March 13, 1935 – December 31, 2024 

Lt. Commander Ronald George Trapani (Ret.), a devoted husband, loving father, and proud veteran, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2024, at the age of 89. 

Born on March 13, 1935, in Brooklyn, NY, Ron dedicated his life to service, faith, and family. He served with distinction...

Dec 30, 2024

An accomplished civil engineer, entrepreneur and eternal hobbyist, Leroy Earl Tobler (November 5, 1929) passed away December 30, 2024, in Denver, Colorado. Born in Topeka, Kansas to Edith & Earl Tobler, Leroy had just celebrated his 95th birthday.

 Growing up in Kansas, Leroy graduated Highland Park High School in 1948. He played the baritone in the band and according to his...

Dec 30, 2024

Shane Michael McGaughey, 54 from Arvada Colorado passed away on Monday 12/30/2024 at Lutheran Hospital surrounded by family. Shane was a Colorado native growing up in the Arvada area. Graduating from Arvada West and then attending School of Mines studying electrical engineering. Shane was part of the Beacon Communications family for more than 10 years working his way up the...

Dec 29, 2024

Beloved by generations of patients, orthopaedic surgeon John Kytle Davis, III, passed away in Denver on December 29, 2024. Dr. Davis, age 76, was born on the Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington. He was preceded in death by his parents John Kytle Davis, Jr. (U.S. Navy Commander Retired), Julia Ann Mobley and brother Robert Mobley Davis.

From Washington State he...

Dec 29, 2024

Connie Marlane (Yount) Banks, 76, passed on December 29, 2024. She was a dedicated nurse, a devoted homemaker, and a nurturing mother and grandmother to three children and nine grandchildren. She was born in Springfield, Missouri on June 22,1948, to Edward Donald Yount and Norma Dolores (Shelton) Yount. Throughout her lifetime, Connie held dear the close relationships she had with...

Dec 29, 2024

Josephine Florence Broncucia Heidenreich, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was 92 years old.

 Josephine was born on July 28, 1932, to Jerry and Frances Broncucia in Welby, Colorado. An only child, she grew up in a close-knit, Italian-American community where family and tradition were cherished. She attended Washington...

Dec 29, 2024

Earl Earnest Hasz Jr., 86, of Centennial passed peacefully at his memory care home from complications of dementia on Sunday, Dec. 29, with family at his side.

Earl served his family, friends and community gracefully in many roles, including as a devoted husband, father, brother, son and grandfather as well as a dedicated professor, Rotarian, tennis player, softball pitcher, world traveler...

Dec 29, 2024

Jason Ward Hindman, age 47, passed away in Aurora Colorado on December 29, 2024. He was born in Boulder Colorado on October 26, 1977, to Hope Joy (Trott) Hindman and Warren Richard Hindman. He graduated from Smoky Hill Highschool in 1996 and went on to college at Metro State.

Jason and Shelli Myles had one son, Gavin Warren Hindman, now 17...

Dec 28, 2024

Harold Allen Davis, 92 years old, was preceded in death by his wife, Sally, and his sister Helen Kotz. He is survived by daughter Patricia (Jim) Macdonald, daughter Laurie Kinzer (Gary Browning), 5 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and a nephew. 

Allen was born to Harold and Grace Davis in Kingston, Pennsylvania and grew up in Wyoming, Pennsylvania. He participated in the Wyoming...

Dec 28, 2024

Nancy Pettit Turek (Babcock/Green), age 87, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on December 28, 2024. 

Nancy was born on October 14, 1937 to Helen (Nesbitt) Pettit and Walter H. Pettit in Washington, PA. She graduated from Washington High School in PA, went on to earn her Bachelor of Arts degree at Malone College in OH, and her Masters of...

Dec 28, 2024

Daniel Ray McGhghy passed peacefully from this earth December 28th, 2024, at age 75. Born August 6th, 1949, Daniel would remain a life-long Colorado resident, growing up in the Barnum neighborhood of southwest Denver. Daniel graduated from West High School, and would marry his sweetheart Ellen Anthony. Daniel and Ellen would eventually add a daughter, Katherine, to the family. Daniel...

Dec 28, 2024

Leo “Bruce” Clabaugh of Highlands Ranch, Colorado, sadly passed away at his home surrounded by family on December 28, 2024 at the age of 75. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Clabaugh, his son, John Clabaugh, of Centennial, Colorado, his daughter, Marci Clabaugh, of Parker, Colorado, and his brothers, Rick Clabaugh, of Highlands Ranch, Colorado, and Rob Clabaugh, of...

Dec 28, 2024

It is with heavy hearts to announce the passing of Maxine Zurek, a remarkable woman who lived 95 vibrant years with strength, resilience, and an adventurous spirit that inspired everyone who knew her.

 Born with a zest for life that only grew with age, Maxine was a novice athlete who never let fear or convention hold her back. She embraced the...

Dec 28, 2024

Gerald “Jerry” Anthony Ligrani was born in Denver, Colorado on March 20, 1964 to his parents, Anthony Ligrani and Shirley Vecchio. He was raised with his two sisters, Chantel and Briana. Jerry was educated through Westminster Public Schools where he attended Utah Junction Elementary, Scott Carpenter Junior High, and Iver C. Ranum High School. Jerry began his pursuit of higher...