Thornton, CO Obituaries

Rafael Villa Sanchez passed on May 28, 2026, at the age of 67, having been born on July 20, 1958, and residing in Thornton, Colorado.

On May 28th, 2026, Julia Clorinda Castillo, age 94, of Denver, Colorado, peacefully left this life, leaving behind a legacy of love and strength. She was a mother to all — someone who made everyone fe...

Margaret Mary Archuleta passed on May 20, 2026, at the age of 90, having been born on January 23, 1936, in Center, Colorado, and residing in Arvada, Colorado. A Religious Ceremony will be held at D...

Nicholas Lee Carson passed on May 26, 2026, at the age of 39, and was a resident of Westminster, Colorado.

Renee Elizabeth Nickerson passed on May 19, 2026, at the age of 69. Born on August 24, 1956, in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, Renee lived in Milliken, Colorado.

February 17, 1935 – May 24, 2026 Gary was born in Peoria, Illinois, to Audine and Wilbert ‘Bill’ Cox. He attended Woodrow Wilson Elementary School from first to eighth grade in El Vista, a smal...

Stephanie Lynn Trujillo age 62, passed away May 21st, 2026 in Westminster. She is preceded in death by her father Otoniel Trujillo. She is survived by her mother Lila Trujillo, Husband Gary Trujillo, ...

Chad Tellinger, age 52, passed away on May 20, 2026. Chad was born on October 13, 1973, in Denver, Colorado and dedicated his life to keeping his beloved state safe. Chad’s devotion to his family wa...

William "Bill" Richard Peldzus, 61, of Westminster, Colorado, passed away on May 17, 2026, due to heart failure. Born on July 5, 1964, in Illinois, Bill lived a full and purposeful life defined by har...

Jenny Dang passed on May 13, 2026, at the age of 56; born July 11, 1969, in Vietnam, Jenny was a resident of Centennial, Colorado. A visitation will be held at Olinger Highland Mortuary & Cemetery,...

Jesus Roberto Rodriguez passed on May 16, 2026, at the age of 62. Born on January 16, 1964, Jesus Roberto Rodriguez was a resident of Commerce City, Colorado.

Sandra “Sandy” K. Reynolds, age 78, peacefully passed away on May 4, 2026, at home in Brighton, Colorado. Sandy was the youngest of three children of Thomas D. and Goldie M. Reynolds. Sandy was born...

On May 14th 2026, Linda Hartner of Northglenn Colorado lost her long battle with dementia and passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter and son in law, where she spent the last four and a hal...

Selene Cortez, 50, born October 22, 1975, passed away on May 15, 2026. Born in Tepic and raised in California, Selene carried the spirit of the coast with her. Later settling in Colorado, she devoted ...

Stephen Curtis Gilstrap, 69, of Thornton, Colorado, passed away on May 12, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. Known to most as Steve, and affectionately called "Teeber" by his mother, Stev...

Sergio Alberto Gonzalez Arteaga Sr., age 49, passed on May 9, 2026. Sergio was a resident of Denver, Colorado. Born on May 28, 1976, Sergio is remembered with quiet reflection. A visitation wil...

Victor Isaac Lopez Galicia passed on May 9, 2026, at the age of 33. Victor was a resident of Federal Heights, Colorado. A Religious Ceremony will be held at Iglesia Apostolica de la fe en Cristo Je...

Nellie Mae Russell passed on May 9, 2026, at the age of 102. Nellie Mae Russell was a resident of Windsor, Colorado. A Committal Service will be held at Olinger Highland Mortuary & Cemetery, 10201 ...

Fritz Padilla Jr., beloved son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away surrounded by his family. Born to Rose and Fritz Padilla Sr., Fritz lived a life centered around family, ...

On May 9th, 2026, we said goodbye to Howard LeCompte Sr., a man whose heart was as vast as the lakes he loved to fish. At 67, Howard left behind a legacy defined not by titles, but by the deep, soul...

Shaw, Gerald (Jerry) Dean, 92, of Thornton, Colorado, passed away on May 7, 2026 in Englewood, Colorado, surrounded by his family. Born in Waterford Township, Illinois to Sheldon Shaw and Bernice Sh...

Christopher M. Moreno is survived by his two daughters, Natasha and Crystal. The oldest of his brothers he is survived by brothers, Fernando, Francisco, Paul, and Jeff, and his sister, Virginia. Chri...

Ramon John Clopton Jr. passed on May 3rd, 2026, at the age of 42, having been born on October 23rd, 1983. I Am Free Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free to follow the path God made for me. I took...

Daniel Burt Mason A remarkable man, a devoted husband, and a loving father — Daniel Burt Mason lived his life with quiet strength and a heart that knew no bounds. Adventurous by nature, he spent much...

Maria Isabel Perez Vega, age 65, of Thornton, Colorado, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 4, 2026. Maria was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, and friend whose warmth touched every...

Shyanne Ashley Campbell was born on 9/1/1985 and passed away on 5/5/2026. Shyanne was a free spirit. She loved to take drives to the mountains, go camping, spending time with friends, family and live ...

Hao Te La passed on May 5, 2026, at the age of 95, and was a resident of Westminster, Colorado. Visitation will be held at Olinger Funeral, Cremation & Cemetery - Highland, 10201 Grant St, Thornton...

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Michael, whose sudden passing was the result of a recent heart condition. Michael was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, ...

Darlene Jean Tague passed on April 30, 2026, at the age of 95. Born on December 11, 1930, in Iowa, Darlene lived in Denver, Colorado.

Betty Sylvia Bounds, 97, of Thornton, Colorado, passed on April 30, 2026. Betty was born in April 26, 1929, in Worcester, England to Harold and Edith Goodwin-Jones. Betty worked at Kays and Company of...

Guy Eugene Thompson, 80, of Broomfield, Colorado, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2026. Born and raised with a spirit of adventure, Guy found his greatest joy in the outdoors. He was an enthusias...

Jerry Allen Edwards Sr. passed on May 3, 2026, at the age of 74. Born on March 24, 1952, in Oregan, Jerry lived in Thornton, Colorado.

Ronald Ernest Kite died May 2, 2026, at age 83. Ernest was born August 8, 1942, in Canadian, Texas, to Don and Lois Kite. He grew up in Amarillo and graduated from Tascosa High School in 1960. He ...

Armando Nava Contreras, age 66, passed on April 29, 2026; he was born February 15, 1960, in Zacatecas, Mexico, and was a resident of Hidalgo del Parral. A Prayer Service will be held at External Se...

Agustin Medina Lopez passed on April 29, 2026, at the age of 54, having been born on August 28, 1971, in Mexico. Agustin lived in Denver, Colorado. A Committal Service will be held at Olinger Highl...

Glen William Nash passed on April 27th, at the age of 70. Born October 26, 1955, at Eglin AFB, Okaloosa, Florida to Phyllis and Jule Nash, their first born. A few years later a sister, Linda Whipp joi...

Sadly, our beloved. Cindy Foster, 62, of Johnstown, CO, passed away on April 26, 2026 after years of battling breast cancer. Cindy was born on March 7, 1964 to Patricia and Robert Conklin in Santa M...

Carol Ann Sanderson was born to William V. and Mabel H. Sanderson on January 31, 1948, in Denver, Colorado and passed into glory on the morning of April 28, 2026 in her Denver home. She was 78 years o...

We are heartbroken to share that James “Jim” Barnes passed away unexpectedly on April 24, 2026. Jim was a devoted husband, father, mentor, friend, and proud union brother whose kindness, generosity, a...

Fortunata L Villalobos passed on April 28, 2026, at the age of 80; born June 18, 1945, Fortunata lived in Denver, Colorado. A visitation will be held at Olinger Highland Mortuary & Cemetery, 10201...

Carol Rose Cline passed on April 28, 2026, at the age of 84; she was born on January 9, 1942, in Trinidad, CO, and was a resident of Brighton, Colorado. A Funeral Service will be held at Olinger Hi...

Gorgonia Trujillo, age 79, passed on April 22, 2026; she was born May 1, 1946, in Medanales, New Mexico, and resided in Denver, Colorado. A visitation will be held at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catho...

John Richard Kruger passed on April 22, 2026, at the age of 85; he was born August 10, 1940, in Minnesota and was a resident of Westminster, Colorado. Visitation will be held at Olinger Highland Mo...

Judith Ann McGuire passed on April 16, 2026, at the age of 78, having been born on October 2, 1947.

Antonio Guillen Guillen, age 64, passed on April 19, 2026; born December 17, 1961, in Mexico, Antonio resided in Thornton, Colorado. Services will be held at Olinger Highland Mortuary & Cemetery, 1...

Jose Ramon Estrella Jr. passed on April 18, 2026, at the age of 74. Born on August 16, 1951, in Manhattan, New York, Jose Ramon Estrella Jr. was a resident of Westminster, Colorado.

Alberto Carbajal Noguez passed on April 14, 2026, at the age of 77. Born on June 10, 1948, in Guanajuato, Mexico, Alberto lived in Thornton, Colorado.

Sammy Kay Hastings (Sam) passed away peacefully April 14, in Fruita, Co. Sam was born and raised in Denver to Max and Lula Mae (Johnson) Hastings. Sam lived the majority of his life in Colorado, raisi...

Jeramiah Byrd Thompson passed away on March 31, 2026, at age 18; Jeramiah was born on January 12, 2008, in Parker, Colorado, and was a resident of Westminster, Colorado.

Marshall D Hedges was born on December 23, 1940 in Hedrick, Iowa and passed with his children and grandchildren by his side on April 12, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. He was a supportive brother, a proud ...