Centennial, CO Obituaries

Wanda “Jeanell” Wendeborn danced out of this world on April 30th, 2026, happily shaking her fists until the very end to the rhythm of the music in spite of the hand she was dealt. Jeanell was born in...

Rebecca MaryAnn Castro, 76, of Highlands Ranch, Colorado, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2026. She is now reunited with her beloved husband, **Larry N. Castro**, whom she missed dearly. Rebecca fac...

Cleo Jo (Dent) Cinea, 87, of Centennial, CO, passed away peacefully at home on May 3, 2026. A Celebration of Life service will take place at Olinger Chapel Hill in Centennial on Wednesday, May 13, 202...

Alfred P. Moore, III, known to all as Fred, passed away on April 29, 2026, leaving a legacy of love, intellect, generosity, and wit. Born and raised in Pennsylvania, Fred developed an early love of m...

Major Steven Michael Katapski, United States Air Force (Ret.) November 18, 1959 – April 25, 2026 Major Steven Michael Katapski, USAF (Ret.), passed away on April 25, 2026, at the age of 66. A proud ...

Pamela Sue Bradley died peacefully in her sleep on April 28th, 2026. She was 79 years old. Pam was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan and went to Pioneer High School. She lived in Michigan until 1975 before ...

Robert (Bob) V. Blair of Englewood, CO, passed away on Tuesday morning, April 28, 2026, in Colorado Springs, CO. Bob was born on March 22, 1938, in Burnett County, Wisconsin, to Ben and Mabel Blair. ...

Mildred “Mimi” Tupper, age 75 of Denver, passed away peacefully at home on April 27, 2026. She was born on March 17, 1951, in West Virginia to parents Andrew and Claire Knox. Mimi was also the proud g...

Harriet Elizabeth Beago passed away peacefully, surrounded by love, on April 21, 2026. Harriet was born August 8, 1939, in Shreveport, Louisiana, to Harry and Vivian Wilson. She was preceded in death ...

James Michael Lake passed on April 24, 2026, at the age of 72; he was born January 4, 1954, in Ohio and was a resident of Conifer, Colorado. Visitation will be held at Olinger Chapel Hill Mortuary, ...

Mildred “Thoroughly Modern Millie” Frances Sturdevant Fitzpatrick was born on Sunday, December 11, 1921 to Pearl May Means Sturdevant and Lawnie Adam Sturdevant in Burlington, Colorado. She died peac...

Lauren Clair Dean, 78, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2026. Born in Sault Saint Marie, Michigan, Lauren was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Lauren proudly worked over 25 yea...

Jonathan Dale Muhovich passed away April 20, 2026, at the Anschutz CU Health Center in Aurora, CO, from complications of gastric cancer. His place of residence was Grand Junction, Colorado. Jon was b...

Judith Merlene Moore, age 82, passed on April 17, 2026; born December 3, 1943, in Kansas, she resided in Aurora, Colorado. A celebration of life will be held at 1:00pm on Friday, May 15, 2026 at Ol...

Griffyn Andrew Kempf passed on April 11, 2026, after being born on January 12, 2026, and was a resident of Denver, Colorado. Visitation will be held at Olinger Chapel Hill Mortuary & Cemetery, 6601...

Dan Thomas Wood, age 85, found peace on April 20, 2026. He was a man defined by his deep love for his family, his kind and generous heart, and his unwavering faith in the Lord. Dan is survived by his...

Paul Charles Crissman, born on February 26, 1931 in Evanston, Illinois, passed away on April 19, 2026 in Centennial, Colorado at the age of 95. His family moved early in his life to Laramie, Wyoming, ...

Lisa Cheryl Sullivan, 67, of Colorado, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2026, after a long struggle with declining health. She faced her final years with the same quiet determination that defined h...

Irene Mohr was born on January 10th 1931 to Albert and Ida Mohr. Irene was born in Milliken Colorado. And was the oldest of five siblings, Allen, Norm, Norma and Cliff. Irene was the big sister to a...

Richard Elmer Read passed on April 16, 2026, at the age of 81; Richard lived in Englewood, Colorado. Visitation will be held at Olinger Chapel Hill Mortuary & Cemetery, 6601 South Colorado Blvd, Ce...

Paul Francis Reid, 78, of Centennial, Colorado, passed away on April 15, 2026. He was born on June 14, 1947. Paul was known for his kindness, goofiness, strong work ethic, integrity, and dedication to...

John David Riddick, age 77, passed away on March 25, 2026. He was born on July 24, 1948, in Sunbury, North Carolina, to Dallas and Lucille Riddick, and later moved to Kewanee, Illinois, where he spent...

Oscar (Ozzie) Rios passed away peacefully in Denver, Colorado, on April 15th, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born on August 9th, 1954, to the late Dolores Garcia / Montoya and Joseph Rios in ...

Jerry Ann Farruggia, a beautiful and kind soul, passed away on April 13, 2026, at the age of 67. Born on November 27, 1958, Jerry was defined by her generous heart and her unwavering devotion to her f...

A few weeks short of her 95th Birthday, our beloved, nurturing, and generous mom was welcomed into God's presence. Her last moments appeared to be content and peaceful, at home, sitting at the kitchen...

Jeffery Lee Kartus, age 65, passed away on April 10, 2026, in Centennial, Colorado, surrounded by the love of his children. A lifelong Coloradan, Jeff was born on August 21, 1960, in Denver to Morri...

It is with heavy hearts, and deep love, that we announce the passing of Consuelo “Connie” Byrd, who left this world on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at the age of 82, surrounded by the family which she che...

Sharon Elizabeth Wilson, 71, passed away on March 18th, 2026 at Memorial Central Hospital in Colorado Springs, CO, and went to rest in the arms of her beloved Savior. Sharon was born on August 30th, 1...

Mary Louise Hotchkiss Cox, 94, passed away April 12, 2026, at Greeley Village Assisted Living in Greeley, Colorado, with family and Hospice by her side. The cause of death was complications from Vasc...

Leigh Alden Stevens, 82, of Denver, Colorado, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. Leigh was a devoted father, grandfather, and a man of strong character wh...

Carol Ann Newton passed on April 5, 2026, at the age of 81; born July 13, 1944. A Celebration of life will be held at Maggiano's Little Italy, 7401 S. Clinton St, Englewood, CO 80112, on April 19, ...

Travis James Henderson, a beloved husband and devoted father, passed away unexpectedly on April 8, 2026, at the age of 49. His sudden return home to his Heavenly Father has left a profound void in th...

Steven Dale McDaniel, 75, passed away on April 4, 2026. He was born on June 23, 1950, in Denver Colorado, to Ina Jean and Robert McDaniel. He attended Colorado State University and then the Universit...

David Michael Zukowski passed on April 8, 2026, at the age of 42. Born on September 2, 1983, in Colorado, David lived in Centennial, Colorado.

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Isaac E. Layman, 26, of Medford, Oregon, on March 17, 2026. Life and Legacy Born on May 2, 1999, Isaac’s life was marked by faith, kindness, love, and c...

Constance Lee Ellis, daughter of Ewing Edward Ellis and Ileana Mae Hitt Ellis, was born January 7, 1953 in Ottumwa, Iowa. She was the oldest child of the family and graduated from Arapahoe High School...

Tyler James Scott, 32, passed away on March 31, 2026, in Centennial, Colorado. He was born on July 16, 1993, in Midland, Texas, to Joy and Steven Scott. In November of 1994, the family moved to Colora...

Walter Donald Blair, 90, passed away peacefully after suffering a fall and enduring two hospital visits that followed. Prior to his fall, his health was quite good, and though he experienced some memo...

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Edwin Gene Lucius Jackson, 89, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, known lovingly as “Papa,” or “Pop.” He passed peacefully, surrounded by loved o...

Julianna “Julie” Balmforth passed away peacefully on March 29, 2026, in Highlands Ranch, Colorado at the age of 81. Family, friends, and faith were important to Julie. She was loved by many, and her ...

William Paul McLoughlin passed on March 29, 2026, at the age of 69. Born November 9, 1956. William grew up in New Jersey. Visitation will be held at Olinger Chapel Hill Mortuary & Cemetery, 6601 S...

Thomas (Tom) Wayne Butler passed away on Friday March 27th, at his home. He was 73 years old. He suffered from lung cancer. Tom was born to Maxine and Fred Butler on June 23rd, 1952. He worked as a g...

Steven Szmul, Sr., 85, of Highlands Ranch, Colorado, passed away peacefully at the Garden Terrace Assisted Living facility in Aurora, Colorado on the evening of March 24, 2026. Steven was born on Ma...

Kathleen Schwinkendorf (née McCaskill), 74, of Centennial, Colorado, passed away on March 20, 2026. She leaves behind a legacy of love, service, and devotion to her family and community. Kathleen w...

Margery Caroline Huffman, 96, passed away after a long and well-lived life. Born in Seattle, Washington, she was the daughter and only child of Fred E. and Golda E. Henry. In her early years, Marger...

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Irene Paredez Arellano, who entered into eternal rest on the 23rd day of March, 2026, at the age of 77. Born at home, in Big Spring, Texas on February 2...

John Russell Etscheid, 82, of Parker, Colorado, passed away on March 20, 2026, after a courageous journey with Parkinson’s Disease. Born in Fort Worth, Texas, John was a quiet man with an adventurous ...

Carol Jolene Ward passed on March 19, 2026, at the age of 84. Born June 11, 1941, in Durango, Colorado, Carol lived in Centennial, Colorado. A Funeral Service will be held at Grace Chapel, 8505 S V...

This obituary was written by Tom Cooney himself. Thomas W. Cooney, (100) peacefully died in Highlands Ranch, CO on 3/19/2026 surrounded by family. He was born in Chicago Heights, IL to James and Ali...

Gloria Kay Van Jacobs passed away peacefully in Littleton, Colorado on Saturday March 14, 2026, at the age of 86. Gloria was born on January 14, 1940, in Valley City, North Dakota. She was preceded...