Obituaries

Apr 10, 2025

Rosie Marie Folks, a beloved sister, aunt, and cherished member of her community, passed away on April 10, 2025, at the age of 76 years young. She was born on December 19, 1948, in Denver to Arthur and Jenny Folks. Rosie spent her entire life in the remarkable city of Denver, where she touched the hearts of many with her...

Apr 9, 2025

Ramona Lavonne Erickson was born September 5, 1927, and went to be with the Lord on April 9, 2025 at the age of 97. Ramona was born in Aberdeen, South Dakota to Alma and George Burke. She was baptized November 6, 1927 in Langford, South Dakota.

Ramona grew up in Aberdeen, Doland, and Watertown, South Dakota. She graduated from high school...

Apr 9, 2025

Jessica Juanita Trujillo, born on August 16, 1989, in Denver, Colorado, left this world too soon on April 9, 2025, in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. She was a radiant spirit, one who infused life with laughter and love. As a cherished English teacher at Awaken Academy and a dedicated cheerleading coach and youth pastor at Elevation, Jessica inspired countless students with...

Mar 20, 2025

“When we die, we leave behind us all that we have, but we take with us all that we are, and all that we gave.” Author unknown.

Charles “Chuck” Colborg was just a few weeks shy of his 97th birthday when he passed away. He outlived his beloved wife, siblings, and most of his friends. Chuck enjoyed a remarkable 66 years...

Mar 18, 2025

Marcia Sue Johnson passed away on March 18, 2025, in Lakewood, Colorado after a long and courageous battle with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). For the last year of her life, Marcia lived with 10% lung functionality and put up an incredible fight. She passed away peacefully under hospice care with her daughter present, holding her hand.

Marcia was born in...

Feb 23, 2025

Born in Wilmington, North Carolina in 1943 to John and Darlene Dirschl. They returned to Colorado when he was 6 months old. Ed was the oldest of their 4 children. Ed attended Alameda High School in Lakewood, Colorado and made many lifelong friends where he graduated in 1962. Ed then entered the U.S. Navy where he was stationed on the...

Feb 22, 2025

The family of Abel Rudolph Suazo II, sends this heartfelt message to all who knew him, respected him,

love him, of his passing, on February 22, 2025, at Parkview Care Center, 3105 W Arkansas, Denver CO

80219, with family near. He was 84 years old. Abel was the son of Abel Rudolph Suazo Senior and Dora

Sosa Suazo of Denver CO. He spent...

Feb 18, 2025

Feb 17, 2025

Benjamin Scott Lamborn (Ben), 52, a resident of Fort Collins, Colorado passed away on February 17, 2025 of complications from ALS. Ben was born February 10, 1973 to the late Donald L. Lamborn and Jacqueline K. Brandt (Merrill). He is survived by his mother Jacqueline K. Brandt (Merrill) of Goodyear, AZ, his brother and sister-in-law Lance and Sarah Jane Lamborn...

Feb 14, 2025

Larry Tilden Bennington, born on September 24, 1947, in Denver, Colorado, passed away on February 14, 2025, in Arvada, Colorado, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease. He dedicated 43 years of his life to the Arvada Police Department, where he rose through the ranks to retire as a master sergeant. His profound commitment to his profession and the community...

Feb 10, 2025

Helen Irene VanWyngarden passed away peacefully in the care of Hospice of Brighton and the Staff of Nightingale Suites in Arvada, Colorado on Monday February 10, 2025. She was born September 6, 1932, in Morrill, NE to Wilhelm and Eva Lind. She graduated from Torrington High School in Wyoming. Helen married Raymond S. VanWyngarden April 25, 1954, in Scottsbluff, Nebraska.The...

Feb 9, 2025

Robert Joseph Egan, known to many as "Bob," passed away on February 9, 2025, in Westminster, Colorado, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 21, 1947, in New Richmond, Wisconsin, and moved with his family to Eau Claire, Wisconsin, in November 1948.Bob graduated from Regis High School in Eau Claire in 1965 and went on to earn...

Feb 6, 2025

Alexis Lynn Arguello, born on August 23, 2006, in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, departed from this world far too soon on February 6, 2025, in Fort Collins. She was a vibrant soul whose impact was felt deeply by all who knew her.

Graduating from Arvada West High School, Alexis demonstrated her passion for the arts through her involvement in catering and choir...

Jan 23, 2025

Sue was born on July 20, 1944, to Mary and Neal Retherford in Richmond, Indiana. The family moved to Denver in the late 1940's. Sue attended East High School and graduated from the University of Southern Colorado at Pueblo. She worked at the Denver Department of Social Services where she met her husband, Randy. Sue was employed as a Social...

Jan 12, 2025

Donna Coleen Basile, born on November 2, 1952, in Sibley, Iowa, and who later made her home in Westminster, Colorado, departed this life on January 12, 2025. Donna was a cherished paraeducator who dedicated her life to supporting and nurturing special needs students as they journeyed from middle to high school. Her unwavering commitment ensured that every child under her...

Jan 8, 2025

Loyce Alfred Reid, 93, of Lakewood Colorado, passed away January 8, 2025. Loyce was born in Wickett, Texas on September 5, 1931. After graduating from high school, he enlisted in the Air Force and served in the Korean War. After his military service he went on to be an electrician and a mechanic. Loyce could fix just about anything. He...

Jan 7, 2025

Fred Angelo Avi, a beloved figure known for his kindness and unwavering spirit, was born on April 12, 1937, in Trinidad, Colorado. He departed this life on January 7, 2025, in Leadville, Colorado, leaving behind a legacy of love and dedication that will continue to resonate in the hearts of those who knew him.

Fred's career was a remarkable journey that...

Dec 29, 2024

April Lynn Emery, born on July 17, 1964, peacefully passed away at Lutheran Hospital in Wheat Ridge, CO, surrounded by her loving family. After a courageous battle with COPD that spanned over a decade, April's spirit remains vibrant in the hearts of all who knew her.

April, known to many as a devoted wife, cherished her 40-year marriage to her high...

Dec 27, 2024

A Celebration of a Precious Life

 Daisy Marion Maeding (born Ridgway) passed away on the 27th of December, 2024 at the age of 86 years old. At 2:27 a.m. Daisy died peacefully at Saint Anthony’s Hospital in Lakewood, Colorado. Daisy was preceded in death by both of her sisters Ursula (Sue) O. Kern (born Ridgway) and Patricia M. Lohle (born Ridgway)....

Dec 27, 2024

Gary Wayne Yoder, 86, of Denver, CO, passed away Friday, December 27th, 2024 in Denver, CO.

 Born in Ottumwa, IA, September 30th, 1938 to Walter and Goldie Yoder. On June 6th, 1959 he was united in marriage to Sandra Kathryn Johnson. 

He is survived by his children, Danette Yoder, Randy Yoder (Christine), and Kari Morgan (David); grandchildren, Taylor Oney (Scott), BaiLee Hutton,...