Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Jan 7, 2025

Ruth Marie Tancik, 91, of Lakewood, passed away January 7, 2025. She is survived by her loving husband, Louis and children, Linda and David. Rosary will be held Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 9:30am followed immediately by Funeral Mass at 10am, Notre Dame Catholic Church, 2190 S. Sheridan Blvd., Denver. Committal will follow at 11:30am at Fort Logan National Cemetery,...

Jan 6, 2025

David Romero of Lakewood, Colorado passed away on January 6, 2025 at the age of 76.  Loving husband, father and grandfather.

A Memorial Service honoring David's life will be held on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 11:00AM at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 South Wadsworth Blvd. Lakewood, Colorado. The Committal Service with Army Honor's will immediately follow at 12:30PM at...

Jan 4, 2025

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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

Sheila Williams Smith, 69, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2025, in Aurora, Colorado, surrounded by family.

She was born October 24, 1955, in San Pedro, California to Milton Williams and Shirley DeLong and married the love of her life, Thomas Smith, in August 1979. The couple later welcomed three sons into their family.

She attended Brigham Young University and was a...

Jan 3, 2025

Jan 2, 2025

In Loving Memory of Judy Joane Davidson

June 29, 1946 – January 2, 2025

In loving memory of Judy Joane Davidson, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and faithful servant of God, who passed away peacefully on January 2, 2025.

Born on June 29, 1946, in Owasso, Michigan, Judy’s life was shaped by resilience, strength, and unwavering determination. Early on she developed a...

Jan 2, 2025

Sister Margaret (Peg) Jeanne Maloney, age 70, died on Thursday, January 2nd, 2025, surrounded by her family. Peg was a Sister of Mercy for nearly 49 years. She witnessed her parents dedicate much of their work and lives to the Sisters of Mercy through Mercy Hospital in Denver. She became a tireless advocate for the socially marginalized and was unabashed...

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

Chris Veesaert of Littleton, Colorado, passed away peacefully at the age of 74, on January 1, 2025. His 3-month health battle highlighted his strength, determination and love for his family while facing life’s challenges. 

Chris was the oldest of five children born in Missouri to M. Paul and Margaret Veesaert. Chris is survived by his loving wife, Carol, and their three...

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

Preceded in death by his loving wife, Gloria Bavaro, and son, Nicholas "Nick" Bavaro. Survived by his daughter, Patricia (Patti Bavaro) Rankin and her husband, Gary Rankin; daughter-in-law Terri Bailey; grandson, Troy Rankin and his wife Kayla Young; granddaughter, Noelle Bailey; great grandchildren, Milo and Zella; several nieces, nephews and extended family. 

Nofer lived an amazing 100 years as a Colorado...

Dec 31, 2024

***Due to inclement weather, services have been moved to Horan & McConaty Funeral Home at 1 p.m. today***

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,...

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

Ellen was born on 10/13/1948 in Denver, Colorado to her parents Carl Francis Parker and Arline Marie Heilman Parker at Rose Memorial Hospital. She and her older sister Nancy were proud Colorado natives with several generations of Coloradans before them and after them. While growing up with two physical education teachers for parents she spent her formative years in constant...

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

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...