Obituaries
Wendy A. Hawthorne
May 10, 2025
After a sudden and brief battle with aggressive reproductive cancer, longtime Denver resident, Wendy Hawthorne, passed away at the age of 59 at The Denver Hospice on Saturday, May 10, 2025 in the loving care of her partner Sina Pierret.
Donovan Ryan Romero
Donovan Ryan Romero
Born on August 3, 1992, Donovan Ryan Romero peacefully returned to the stars on May 2, 2025, surrounded by love.
Frank Guy Rupp
April 4, 1949 - May 12, 2025
Frank Guy Rupp—retired archaeologist, armchair philosopher, bedazzler of personal lore, hot springs monkey, piddler, and full-time collector of everything—passed away at his home in Kremmling sometime in early May 2025.
Charles R. Abele
June 12, 1938 - May 2, 2025
Beloved Father, Husband, Grandfather, Great Grandfather and Friend Charles (Charley) Abele passed away at the age of 86 on May 2nd, 2025.
Chong Pun Rector Cutler
May 3, 1950 - March 5, 2025
We are all deeply saddened at the sudden and unexpected death of my beloved wife, Chong Pun Rector Cutler.
Mel Thompson
February 17, 1937 - April 28, 2025
Melvin Dean Thompson, a longtime resident of Broomfield, Colorado, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2025, at the age of 88. Born in Boone, Iowa, on February 17, 1937, Mel lived a life filled with a passion for the great outdoors and cherished these moments with his family
Gary Giberson
July 5, 1943 - April 4, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Frisco, Colorado, resident Gary Giberson, who left us peacefully on April 4, 2025, at the age of 81, after a courageous second battle with cancer.
Sandy Figgins
January 4, 1941 - April 21, 2025
Sandy (Hein) Figgins was born January 4th, 1941. She was the oldest child of Otto and Winifred Hein, who four years later had a son, Richard.

