Obituaries

Chris Jenkins

Chris Jenkins

Apr 24, 2024

Gary Christopher Jenkins, born in Ardmore, OK on December 7, 1950, passed away in Raton, New Mexico on April 24, 2024 at 73 years of age.Chris (as he was known by family and friends) lived his life by a remarkable standard of integrity. Known for his unwavering commitment to doing what was right, his thoughtful decision-making, and his role as a...

LaRee Michelle Udris (nee Stegner)

LaRee Michelle Udris (nee Stegner)

Apr 19, 2024

            “I will wait for you, If I should fall behind, you wait for me.”LaRee Udris was born July 3, 1954, in Baker, Montana, and died April 19, 2024, in Denver, Colorado. She grew up on a cattle ranch, the SL. The ranch was four miles north of Rhame, North Dakota in Slope County, one of...

Don Irwin

Don Irwin

Apr 16, 2024

Celebration of Life for Donald Irwin In the early hours of Tuesday April 16, 2024, Donald Lawrence Irwin passed away at the age of 87. He was born September 1, 1936 to Leone Wells Irwin and Herschel Stephens Irwin, in Plano, Iowa. 

He lived most of his childhood in Iowa, but the family spent time in Wyoming, where Don met, and...

Ed Snider

Ed Snider

Apr 15, 2024

“EZ” Ed Snider passed away peacefully at home in Littleton, CO on April 15th, 2024 at the age of 87. 

Ed and his twin brother Fred were born in Glenwood Springs, Colorado to Maury and Eleanor Snider. Ed’s family moved to Highland Park, Texas after grade school in Denver, Colorado. He and Fred both became Eagle Scouts and then Explorer Scouts....

Penny Walzel Dwyer

Penny Walzel Dwyer

Apr 7, 2024

Penny Walzel Dwyer November 8, 1963 - April 7, 2024



Penny Walzel Dwyer, beloved by all who knew her, died peacefully at her home in Englewood on April 7 from an aggressive form of ovarian cancer. She was 60.  

Penny was a brilliant person, an enormously talented performer and, above all else, a devoted mother to her two children.



She was born to Pat...

Kris Gerald Foco

Kris Gerald Foco

Apr 6, 2024

Kris age 66, loving father and brother, passed away Saturday, April 6, 2024 in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. He was born on June 21, 1957 in Bay City, Michigan to the late Gerald & Elizabeth (Pierson) Foco. Kris was raised in Pinconning, Michigan. He moved to Colorado where he met and married the love of his life, Katherine Jean Krutsch on...

Michael Gless

Michael Gless

Apr 3, 2024

Michael Gless, age 66, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of warmth and kindness. He was born on August 28, 1957, in Whidbey Island, Washington, to Richard and Audrey Gless. Michael graduated from George C Marshall High School in Falls Church, VA, in 1975 and Virginia Tech in 1979 with a Bachelor of Science...

Marilyn Loraine Hartsoe

Marilyn Loraine Hartsoe

Apr 2, 2024

Marilyn Loraine Hartsoe passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at Advent Health Castle Rock Hospital, surrounded by family and loved ones. She was 77 years old. Marilyn was born October 16, 1946, to John and Rosemary Hartsoe, in Thermopolis, Wyoming. She grew up in southern California and Denver, Colorado, where she attended George Washington High School. Marilyn also...

Freya Lou Broyles

Freya Lou Broyles

Apr 2, 2024

Freya Lou Broyles (Vratny/Oakes), 81, of Denver, Colorado, died April 2, 2024.

Freya was born in Lamar, Colorado in 1942 to Jake & Mary Alice Broyles. She was the oldest of four children. Freya graduated from Lamar Union High School in 1960. Over the next decade she pursued and earned a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting while raising two children. Throughout her...

John Stout

John Stout

Mar 28, 2024

John Stout, a dedicated geologist, computer pioneer and AI enthusiast, passed away at 92 years old on 28 March 2024 at Brookdale Nursing Facility. John was born in Pampa, Texas and grew up in Altus, Oklahoma and Austin, Texas. He was the oldest of three boys to Cornelia and Ivan Stout. From a fun-loving family, John enjoyed a good laugh...

Gloria Lee Dyet

Gloria Lee Dyet

Mar 27, 2024

Gloria entered the presence of her risen Lord and Savior 14 days after experiencing a debilitating stroke.  She was born October 26, 1936 in Washington, D.C., but grew up in Alexandria, Virginia. She was the first child born to Charles and Mary Baber. Her siblings followed: Billy, Jimmy, George, Brad, and Dawn. She graduated from George Washington High School, where...

Jane Miller

Jane Miller

Mar 23, 2024

Jane (Wiltshire) Miller, age 88, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at Highline Place, a memory care facility, in Littleton, CO. She was born April 24, 1935, in Chichister, West Sussex, England to Charles and Gwendoline (Harris) Wiltshire. She grew up in England during WWII which shaped her life in many ways. She married Maurice Miller, a British...

Don Shelanskey

Don Shelanskey

Mar 22, 2024

Don Shelanskey, age 84, passed away peacefully after a long illness on March 22, 2024 at Sky Ridge Hospital in Lone Tree, Colorado. Don was born on October 4, 1939 to Dan and Mildred Shelanskey (Getman) of upstate Chemung, N.Y. After graduating high school in 1957, he served 2 years active duty in the Navy, stationed in Puerto Rico. After...

Walter Simon Kixmiller

Walter Simon Kixmiller

Mar 20, 2024

Well—this time he really did leave us. We know the obituary is late, but we waited till after cremation to be sure this was final and not just another of his nine lives to be followed with medical science astonished that he was a "miracle man."The loss to those who knew and loved Walt is great, but it doesn't compare...

Kevan Roscoe

Kevan Roscoe

Mar 19, 2024

Kevan Roscoe, age 77, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at home. Kevan was born on July 14, 1946, in Stockport, England, to Cyril and Jean (Ardern) Roscoe. Kevan was a graduate of Hollings College where he learned the fine art of being a master tailor. Kevan married Patricia Streets in Sheffield, England on...

Stephen M. Quint

Stephen M. Quint

Mar 18, 2024

Stephen M. Quint, 88 of Littleton, passed away on March 18, 2024. Cremation will be held privately.Born and raised in Massachusetts, Stephen lived in Basking Ridge, NJ before moving to Colorado with his family in 1971. He was a chemical research engineer specializing in fiberglass with Johns Manville until his retirement in 1989. Stephen was also involved with the Littleton Elks...

Sandra Avery

Sandra Avery

Mar 16, 2024

Sandra Ruth (Mann) Breitenstein Avery, a firecracker with a heart of gold, age 73, escaped her mortal realm on Saturday, March 16, 2024, we assume “to avoid having to make a decision in the pending presidential election!”

Sandy was born October 17, 1950, in Miles City, MT to Harold and Ruby (Damm) Mann. Shortly after, Sandy moved to Billings, MT. There,...

Kim Boss

Kim Boss

Mar 14, 2024

Kimberley Ann Boss passed away on Thursday, March 14th at the age of 71. She was born on March 9th, 1953, in Humphrey, Nebraska. She graduated from Columbus High School. Anyone who knew Kim knew she was the life of the party. She lit up every room she walked into with her beautiful smile and infectious laugh. A career jokester,...

Daniel J. Motal

Daniel J. Motal

Mar 10, 2024

Daniel J. Motal, a proud veteran of the US Navy, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 10, 2024. Beloved husband for 48 years to Carolyn (Lange) Motal. Devoted father of Heather Tobin. Dan, the son of August Ernest and Edith Marie (Muska) Motal, grew up in Yoakum, Texas. He was born on August 18, 1951, at Huth Memorial Hospital. He...

Phyllis MacKillip

Phyllis MacKillip

Mar 10, 2024

Phyllis MacKillip, age 96, passed away on March 10, 2024. She was born February 27,1928 to Mabel and Elmer Schultz in Tonawanda, New York, graduated from Tonawanda High School and Alfred State. Phyllis married Melvin MacKillip in 1947. Their move to Colorado with children Mike and Judy in 1959 was an exciting adventure. The family enjoyed exploring and Colorado skiing...