Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Mar 7, 2025

Joseph Simon Flierl of Centennial, Colorado passed away on March 7, 2025 at the age of 95. Loving husband, father, grandfather and brother.

A Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 13, 2025 beginning at 5:00pm until 6:00PM with the Recitation of the Rosary beginning at 6:00pm both at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 South Wadsworth Boulevard, Lakewood.

The Funeral Mass...

Mar 5, 2025

Mar 5, 2025

On March 5, 2025, JoAnn Stransky, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, ran to the outstretched and awaiting arms of Jesus after a brief and spiritually heroic battle with illness.

JoAnn was born on January 27, 1936, in Yankton, South Dakota, the fourth child of Edward and Helen Hacecky. Along with her siblings Alvin (Grace), Robin (Virginia), Betty (Herb Hunhoff,...

Mar 4, 2025

Maria Inez Yslas was born on December 12, 1953, in Brighton, Colorado, to Jose Santos Yslas and Esther Rodriguez Enriquez. She excelled in school, enjoying both her academic studies and playing volleyball. Another of her passions was music, which she expressed through playing the clarinet, piano, and organ. The organ, in particular, became her preferred instrument. As a high schooler,...

Mar 3, 2025

Mar 3, 2025

Karl Georg Kemler II, 80 years old, from Dillon, Colorado passed away peacefully at Life Care Center of Evergreen on March 3rd, 2025.

Karl was born on January 17th, 1945 in Trenton, NJ and lived in Lawrence and Ewing, NJ for forty-eight years. He attended Lawrence elementary and middle schools before attending Trenton Central High School. He married Jean Nuva in...

Mar 3, 2025

Matthew MacLachlan, of Denver, Colorado, passed away on March 3, 2025, slipping away peacefully in the comfort of his wife and children. He enjoyed a short but incredibly full 50 years on this earth. Matt always seemed to know his days were numbered, and somehow, he found a way to live twice as full of a life in the time...

Mar 2, 2025

Bette Louise Seeland

June 1, 1938 – March 2, 2025

Celebrating a Life of Purpose, Passion, and Love

Bette was an extraordinary mother, devoted community activist, patron of the arts, gifted pianist, outdoor adventurer, and thoughtful human being. She passed away peacefully on March 2, 2025, surrounded by her beloved husband David and daughters Lisa and Sarah.

Through years of health challenges, Bette's spirit...

Mar 2, 2025

TRASK, FREDERICK K., III (Fritz), 87, died peacefully March 2, 2025, in Englewood, CO. He was the husband of Penny Jackson Trask and the late Melissa Willim Trask; father of Ted, Laura (Thomas) Schneider and Adam (Jenny); and “Pops” to Quinn, Charley, Henry, Will, Samantha, Tanner (Courtney), Zachary (Molly) and Kelly. Fritz attended the Groton School and graduated from Harvard...

Mar 2, 2025

Jane Cecilia Johnson, 95 went to heaven or she would say “shot through” on March 2, 2025.

She was born on June 2, 1929, to Cecilia Paulina Gallegher and William A. Tweedy in Denver Co. Upon the death of Cecilia, her sister Blanch and husband John Moore loved and raised her.

She is preceded in death by her husband Patrick Francis Johnson,...

Mar 2, 2025

Dr. Louard Edward "Lee" Egbert, Jr. of Littleton, Colorado, joined his Heavenly Father on March 2, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of music, laughter, and love.

Over his nearly 50-year career of teaching and conducting, Lee shared his passion for music with countless students and communities. He taught at Longwood University in Virginia, and Colorado State University, inspiring generations of singers...

Mar 1, 2025

In Loving Memory of Donald Lee Stevenson

Donald Lee Stevenson, born on October 21st, 1938, in Golden, Colorado and left an indelible mark on the lives of those who knew him. His life was a testament to love, faith, learning, and adventure.

On March 23rd, 1974, Donald married the love of his life, Evie. Together, they built a life full of cherished...

Mar 1, 2025

John Wayne Tedder died on Saturday, March 1, 2025, while doing what he loved best, flying his RV-7 airplane. He was 78 years old. John was born on August 30, 1946, in Pampa, Texas. Shortly after his birth, they moved to Weatherford, Oklahoma, where he grew up.

John joined the U.S. Marine Corps at the age of seventeen and completed boot...

Mar 1, 2025

Elmer "Tuffy" lived a very full life. He especially enjoyed his time in the Army @ the 101st Airborne Division. 

He was a good husband and wonderful dad and was always there for his family. He loved them with his whole heart. He will be missed very much by all. Tuffy is no longer in pain.

A graveside service for Elmer with...

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...

Feb 28, 2025

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...

Feb 26, 2025

Susan Nielsen, age 66, passed away peacefully at Highline Place Memory Care early Wednesday morning, February 26th, 2025 after her grueling battle with early onset Alzheimer's disease. Susan was born April 28th, 1958 in Algoma Wisconsin to Lawrence and Eva Annoye. Susan grew up with her parents and three older brothers in Algoma, WI before leaving home to receive her...

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...

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...