Colorado Newspaper Obituaries (1859 - Current)

Colorado Online obituary archives can be a key resource for anyone looking to dig into their mountain roots. Learning how to navigate these archives can unlock a wealth of historical information from newspapers all over the country.

Some great reasons to explore Colorado’s local newspaper obituaries:

• You can map out more of your family tree and trace connections from decades past.
• You might find relatives you didn't know about.
• With a simple search, you can access over 13,000 newspapers and explore 330 years of U.S. history. Our database, GenealogyBank, has records you can't find anywhere else.

How to Do a Colorado Online Obituary Search

Simply enter the person’s last name and hit “Search.”

For an advanced search:

• Enter the person’s full name.
• Add a keyword like a town or school.
• Exclude terms to narrow down results.
• Choose a specific time period.
• Sort by oldest, newest, or best matches to see what fits best.

Tips for effective searches in Colorado Online obituary archives:

• Use recent ancestor information to guide your search.
• Search using initials as older obituaries often list names this way.
• Include a husband’s name when looking for information about their wife.
• Look for first and last names within certain dates to catch entries that might be spelled wrong.
  

In addition to obituaries and death notices, consider exploring these resources for a more complete view of your family history:

• Archives of U.S. newspapers
• Records of births and marriages
• Lists of ship passengers
• Government documents
• Social Security Death Index
• Cultural archives from various communities

Finding out about your ancestors can be exciting, and using a variety of resources will help you build a richer family tree. To get more tips on how to search through newspapers effectively, download our free guide, “Tips for Searching Newspapers.”