Wheat Ridge, CO Obituaries

Lenore Howell Mekeal was born Dec. 21,1935 in Memphis, TX and died March 4, 2026, she was 90 years of age. She is preceded in death by her parents, Charles Thomas Howell and Johnnie Groves Howell, her...

Anna Belle (Latta) Schmidt, Denver, CO., died March 4, 2026. Anna was born August 1, 1937, on the family homestead six miles south of Fort Laramie, WY. to William Alexander and Daisy Mildred Latta. ...

Katherine Louise Smith, 87, of Black Hawk, Colorado passed away on February 28, 2026. Katherine was preceded in death by her parents James Arthur Hyde and Hilda Irene Hyde; her siblings Jane and Rober...

Lawrence "Larry" Betz, 84, long time resident of Lakewood, Colorado, passed away on March 2, 2026, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Larry was born on February 25, 1942, in Denver, Colorado as the only c...

Jessica Nicole (Phillips) Fox of Littleton, Colorado, left us too soon at the age of 41 on February 26, 2026. Born September 11, 1984, in Miami, Arizona, Jessica moved to Colorado in 1988. She gradua...

Pat Fostvedt passed away on March 1, 2026, at the age of 87.

“A good heart leaves a lasting mark on the hearts of those who were blessed to know him.” Our beloved husband, father and friend ❧ ✦ ❧ Monday, 9 March 2026 Paying final respect: 09:00 – 11:00 a.m. Ce...

Marjorie Alice Munden, 85, of Lakewood, Colorado, passed away peacefully at home on February 24th, 2026. Marje was born in Oak Creek, Colorado, one of four daughters born to Mike and Marie Long. She ...

Sharon May White (Stigers) of Broomfield, CO formerly of Edgewater, CO passed away 2/25/2026 with her family by her side. Born 12/27/1937 in Denver, CO to Raymond and Elizabeth Stigers. Sharon was an...

David passed away in his sleep at his home in Dupont on February 25, 2026, at the age of 88. He was born on November 16, 1937, on the family farm south of Eckley, Colorado. He was the third child of S...

Judy Ann Monger, age 78, of Parker, Colorado, passed away on February 25, 2026. She was born on December 10, 1947, in Denver, Colorado. Judy, affectionately called “Gummy,” was a loving and devoted m...

Mary Lou Steadman, née Cooke (previously Faulkner), passed away on February 24, 2026, at the age of 76 in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. Born on January 23, 1950, in Twin Falls, Idaho, Mary Lou was known for ...

Lac Ai Phan, 66, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. A service will be held on March 9, 2026, from 11:00 a.m to 6:00 p.m at Olinger Crown Hill Mortuary ...

Frances “Fran” K. (Tholen) Neff of Edgewater, Colorado, passed away on February 24th, 2026 at the age of 104 years. Fran was born in Grinnell, Kansas on December 23rd, 1921. The family moved when she ...

Frances Darlene Roberts, born on May 16, 1936, passed away on February 22, 2026, at the age of 89. Frances was a resident of Arvada, Colorado. A funeral service will be held at Olinger Crown Hill ...

Maxine “Maxie” Charlotte Hughes, 77, of Denver, Colorado, passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2026, in Denver, Colorado, due to complications from cancer. Born October 7, 1948, in Denver, Maxine will ...

Tamara Lynn Knopp, 68, of Richmond, CA passed away February 20, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of creativity, warmth and a vibrant spirit. Born on October 1, 1957, in Berkeley, CA, she was the daughter...

Gabriel Zamora Leon passed away on February 20, 2026, at the age of 21. Please return for full life story. Visitation will be held at Olinger Crown Hill Mortuary, 7777 West 29th Ave, Wheat Ridge, C...

Lola Garcia, age 95, passed away on February 19, 2026, at 8:10 pm. Born April 9, 1930, Lola resided in Denver, Colorado. A Memorial Service will be held at Olinger Crown Hill Mortuary & Cem, 7777 W...

Dale Marion Gipe was born in Benton County, Iowa on November 16th, 1931, to Minnie and John Gipe. Dale grew up with brothers Cleo, Karl, Earl and sisters Ione and Lois. Following John’s death in 1937,...

Helen Bettridge, a loving mother, grandmother and friend, passed away at home on February 13, 2026, at the age of 81. Helen is survived by her son, daughter, granddaughter and extended family. Helen...

Darlene Kay Farmer was born on September 2, 1939. She was preceded in death by her parents, Florence and Clarence Farmer and the love of her life, David (Dave) Meyer. David and Darlene Meyer were marr...

After suffering from severe COPD for many years, Helen Florio-Famiano went home to be with the Lord on February 19, 2026. Helen was the wife of the late E. Davis Famiano. Surviving is her daughter, J...

Valentino “Tino” Garcia Jr., age 62, of Lakewood, Colorado, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, February 15, 2026, after a long and courageous illness, surrounded by love. Tino was born on Febru...

Nancy Catherine Tripp, born on October 24, 1929, in Kansas City, Kansas, lived a long and remarkable life defined by dedication, resilience, and service to others. She was born to Catherine Georgia G...

Michael Brendon Blecker was born on November 19, 1960, and passed away on February 13, 2026, at the age of 65, at Intermountain Lutheran Hospital in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. He was preceded in death by ...

Connie Lee (Vernon) Blake of Westminster, CO passed away peacefully on February 13, 2026. Born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, to Gerald and Helen Vernon, Connie later moved to Colorado, where she gave 30 y...

Kenneth robert Stattman, 80, of Lakewood, Colorado, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 12th, 2026. Born on September 30th 1945 in Chicago, Illinois. Ken lived a life defined by dedication, ...

Sharon Lee Andersen was born on February 22, 1942. She was called home surrounded by her loved ones on February 12, 2026. She met John, the love of her life in 1957 and they fell madly in love and m...

Elida Rodriguez, 94, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2026, at her home in Lakewood, Colorado, surrounded by her loving family. Born on November 19, 1931, in San Angelo, Texas, Elida lived a lif...

Charles John Trujillo, passed away suddenly on February 9, 2026 in Denver, Colorado at the age of 21. He was born on December 30, 2004 in Denver, Colorado, to Rosalie and Bernard Trujillo. He was rais...

It is with profound sadness we announce the sudden passing of Coach Tomas ‘Chocolate Chip’ Gallegos. Tomas was brought into this world by Maria and Jose Gallegos on November 14 of 1970. Tomas was the ...

Three generations of women. One life that shaped us all. We sit here holding your hands, memorizing the warmth, the softness, the way your fingers still wrap around ours. These are the moments that do...

He loved his country and served in the Airforce for 4 years. He loved his family and friends. Was married for 55yrs. He was a great friend to all who knew him well. He is survived by his wife Jeannett...

Lena C. Waldner, 96 of Wheat Ridge, CO passed away peacefully surrounded by love and comfort on Monday, February 9, 2026. She was born in Fort Collins, CO on September 6, 1929 to Amado and Isabel Pa...

In Loving Memory of Mary Patricia “Pat” Simpson Mary Pat, age 87, of Denver, Colorado, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2026. Born on February 18, 1938, in Omaha, Nebraska, Pat was the beloved ...

Charles Junior Alexander, age 90, of Lakewood, Colorado, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2026. Charles was born on January 2, 1936, in Kirksville, Missouri, to Arveta Helena (Kapfer) Alexander...

Robert Harry Nielsen (“Sweed”) passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026, at the age of 92. Bob was born on August 18, 1933, in Denver, Colorado. He was the beloved and only son of Harry and Dorothy Nie...

David Lopez Zamarron, born on February 2, 1963, passed away on February 4, 2026, at the age of 63. He was a resident of Denver, Colorado. A visitation will be held at Olinger Crown Hill Mortuary & Ce...

Allan Edward Brown, 92, of Denver, Colorado passed away peacefully on February 5, 2026 in Lakewood, Colorado. Allan was born in Sheboygan, Wisconsin on September 22, 1933. He married Janet Mae Carlan...

Marc Spencer, known to family as “Marco” and at work as “Spence,” passed away on February 3, 2026, in Denver, Colorado. Born in Fullerton, California, on December 23, 1968, Marc was an easy going chi...

Joyce Elaine Patton was born in Denver, Colorado on Halloween, 1945, the oldest of 7 children of Juanita and Donald Patton. Her father died when she was 8 years old, giving her extra responsibilities ...

Garry Elton Tuttle, aged 88, passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026, in Brush, Colorado. Born on August 9, 1937, in Hale, Colorado, Garry was the beloved son of Elmer H. Tuttle and Letha M. Woodside,...

Joe Gabriel Torres, born on January 15, 1941, passed away on January 29, 2026, at the age of 85. He was a resident of Littleton, Colorado. A visitation will be held at Olinger Crown Hill Mortuary, Se...

Born in Germany, Carl Fredrish “Fritz” Carmody came to the States at the age of five to Commerce City, then Lakewood, Aurora, and Denver, Colorado, which became the places he called home throughout hi...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Dad, Grandpa, and Great-Grandpa, Dean Wallace Kornelsen, on February 1, 2026. Dean is survived by his daughters: Jan & Mari; Grandc...

Leon Jay Clifford, age 78, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2026, in Lakewood, Colorado. Predeceased by his parents, James and Bernice Clifford. He survives his loving and compassionate compani...

Laura (Lorri) Marie Duncan passed away peacefully on Friday, January 30, 2026 at St. Anthony’s Central Hospital in Lakewood Colorado. Lorri was born on March 11, 1958 to Margaret and Raymond Nemecek...

Karen Lee Boswell Lucas went to Heaven on January 31, 2026 after an 8 year journey with Alzheimer’s disease. Until the very end, she was full of love, joy and laughter. She loved her family, friends a...

Carol Mae Taylor was born May 7, 1929, in Racine, Wisconsin. Carol was born to parents Harry and Ruth Charlton. She was the second of four children. She had an older sister, Betty, younger sister, Don...