Linda O. Mearns—A Life Lived on Her Own Terms Linda Mearns, a lifelong student of uncertainty, was sure of the things that mattered: her love for her long-time partner and wife, Zhenya Gallon, her deep and abiding friendships, and her Read More
In Loving Memory of George Morris With heavy hearts, we share the passing of George Herbert Morris III, who peacefully left this world at his home, surrounded by his family in Longmont, Colorado on November 10, 2024. George passed after Read More
Claude Frederick Wiegand, the first born son of Claude and Margaret (nee Brown) Wiegand, was born on September 16, 1931, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania and died on February 6, 2025, at his home in Golden, Colorado. Growing up during the war Read More
Richard Francis Kiley was born on May 19th, 1938, in Lynn Massachusetts and he was the son of Maurice and Clare Kiley of Wakefield. He passed away peacefully at age 86 surrounded by his loved ones on February 4th, 2025. Read More
Donald was born in Pennsylvania in 1936 and passed away in Loveland, Colorado on 11/27/2024. Donald was a beloved member of his family and community and will be dearly missed.
Susan was born in Colorado in 1955 and passed away in Wheatridge, Colorado on 10/22/2024. Susan was a beloved member of her family and community and will be dearly missed.
Mireya Ramos was born on October 23, 1949, in Palmyra, Colombia, to Enrique and Naomi Ramos. A curious and gifted student, Mireya developed an early love for music and the arts. Her passion for learning led her to the United Read More
Joan Sheila Rubenstein was born in Canada and passed away in Boulder, Colorado on January 21, 2025. Joan was a beloved member of her family and community and will be dearly missed.
On Thursday, December 19, 2024, David Charles DiRito, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully in his sleep in Boulder, CO. He was seventy-four years old. Born in Florence, CO on March 22,1950 to Vita and Bennie DiRito, Read More
Jane Carol James was born in Florida and passed away in Loveland, Colorado on October, 14 2024. Jane was a beloved member of her family and community and will be dearly missed.
Dyanne Irene Isaak was born in England and passed away in Sedalia, Colorado on September, 27 2024. Dyanne was a beloved member of her family and community and will be dearly missed.
Mary Ann Haug was born in Iowa and passed away in Denver, Colorado on September, 23 2024 Mary was a beloved member of her family and community and will be dearly missed.
Audrey Lynne Harris was born in California and passed away in Idaho Springs Colorado on 8/22/2024 Audrey was a beloved member of her family and community and will be dearly missed.
Ailie Swanson of Boulder died on January 2, 2025, at the age of 93. She was born on September 19, 1931, in Esko, Minnesota, to Jennie and John Sota, two Finnish-American farmers. After overcoming polio, Ailie briefly lived in Florida Read More
Grace Marie Gosar was born in Wyoming and died on October 11th, 2024. Grace was a beloved member of her family and community. She will be deeply missed.
Fish was born in Michigan and died in Colorado on December 17, 2024. Fish was a beloved member of his family and community and will be deeply missed.
Susan Diane Cook Driver was born in Virginia and passed away in Colorado on December, 29 2024. Susan was a beloved member of her family and community and will be dearly missed.
Sebastiano Castellano was born December 31, 2001 and passed away in Bali in 2024. Sebastiano was a beloved member of their family and community and will be dearly missed.
Dr. Jon A. Bell was born in Colorado and passed away in Colorado on September 3, 2024. Jon was a beloved member of his family and community and will be dearly missed.
Richard Alyn Wildau Feb. 21, 1946 – Jan. 5, 2025 Rich Wildau’s amazing life ended on January 5, 2025, at his home in Boulder, Colorado, surrounded by loving family. He died of heart failure resulting from a torn aortic aneurysm Read More
Pierre-Michel Kronenberg, fondly known as “Mike” by many of his friends and colleagues, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2024, in Boulder, Colorado. He was 63. His life was a remarkable journey of adventure, innovation, and love. Pierre-Michel was born Read More
Antonette Hansine Pedersen Goran 1948-2024 Hansine was called to return to the angels on December 19, 2024. She died at home after a long illness, cared for with extraordinary kindness by husband Mike and Trailwinds Hospice. While here, she touched Read More
I was born in Asbury Park NJ in the same hospital that saw the birth of Jack Nicholson. I spent my 1st 25 summers at the beach body surfing and reading literature by folks like Jane Austen. In high school Read More
Allen Lee Stenger, 72, of Boulder, Colorado passed away unexpectedly Friday, December 6, 2024 from complications following orthopedic surgery. Allen was born March 11, 1952 in Atlanta, Georgia, the first child of parents Howell Tyre Stenger and Betty Forest Stenger. Read More
Michele Desnoes was born August 4th, 1948 in Rockville Centre, NY. She was a free spirit in her younger years until she settled in Colorado with her young family. She studied psychology and earned her Master’s degree from Colorado State Read More
John Robert Rhea (November 4, 1951-November 27, 2024) was born in Würzburg, Germany, to Judith Ann and Frank William Rhea. His father was a career military officer, so John grew up living with his family all over the world. When Read More
Herbert Hildebrand (1927-2024) Beloved father and husband of Phyllis Joyce Hildebrand (née Brenner, d. 2022, pictured above), died peacefully on Saturday, October 5th, 2024, at his assisted living home in Denver, CO. Herb was born in Schwelm, Germany, on August Read More
Richard A. Hoover passed away peacefully at home in Aurora on August 10, 2024 after battling COPD for many years. He is survived by his wife Cynthia, adult children Audra Nitchals of Commerce City, Rhonda Dean of Denver and Richard Read More
Elisyo Omar Loya passed away on October 29, 2024. He was 24 years old. Born on August 15, 2000, Elisyo began stealing the hearts of everyone that met him. Whether he was picking up a sport, playing a new video Read More
Jane E. Bunin, 78, of Boulder, CO, passed away peacefully in her sleep in the early hours of the autumn equinox, September 22, 2024, joining the earth in transition from one phase to the next after a life full of Read More
Ruth Marie Homan, 84, of Longmont passed away peacefully on October 10th, 2024. She was born on February 24th, 1940, in Cincinnati, OH to the late Edward and Mary (Engeln) Homan. Ruth spent her childhood on the banks of Read More
Michael Neil Dowell, known by those who loved him as Mike, Mikey, Mr. Dowell, Dad, Pops and Deedles died peacefully and surrounded by loved ones at the TRU Hospice unit in Longmont United Hospital on Thursday Sept 26, 2024 from Read More
Lucas Wallace Barnes, 50, was born on August 6, 1974, to Kathleen Anne Doughty and Frank Wallace Barnes in their hand-built mountain home near Ward, Colorado. Lucas attended Boulder High School and the University of Colorado, Boulder, where he pursued Read More
Charlene Joanne Schik, age 67, of Lafayette CO, passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2024 from ALS. She died very peacefully with her sisters by her side. Charlene was born February 27, 1957, to Peter and Magdalene (Loerzel) Schik in Read More
Karen Kay Short, 86, died on Monday, September 30, 2024, in Longmont, Colorado. Karen was born in Williston, North Dakota, on May 4, 1938, to Geneva (Walker) Smith and Kermit Lemuel Smith. She grew up on their family farm north Read More
Maria Julianna Neal with grace and tenacity at the young age of 67 unfortunately lost her battle with cancer on Wednesday September 18th, 2024. Surrounded by love and light she peacefully transcended this earth from the comfort of her home. Read More
Patricia “Pat” Mary Kelley, age 79, of Boulder, Colorado, passed away on September 30, 2024, at the Sunrise of Boulder memory care unit. Born on April 27, 1945, in North Chorley, Lancashire, England, Pat was the beloved daughter of Fred Read More
Gilmar Romero-Chilel, age 43, of Lakewood, Colorado, passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2024, in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. He was born Tuesday, April 21, 1981. We wish him peace. If you knew Gilmar please do not hesitate to reach out to Read More
Daughter of the late Ann and Tony Ripley, Mary Ripley passed away on Aug. 20, 2024, age 67, in Boulder, after a long illness. She was a loving sister, daughter, and aunt, who spent much time with the family in Read More
John William Bradford, 90, of Lakewood, Colorado, died on Saturday, July 27, 2024. John was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1933. He moved to Denver after graduating with a math degree from Tulsa University. During summers he occasionally worked in Read More
Mary Anne (“Nan”) Trevathan died on a sunny afternoon on August 27th, 2024 at the age of 92 at home with her daughter and son-in-law in their home in Old Town, Longmont, Colorado. Mary Anne (to some, “Nan”) was known Read More
Thomas Stephen “Mushin” Crisman (Steve) was born January 19, 1955 in Hastings, Nebraska to parents Tom & Dorothy. From a young age, Steve was interested in understanding how the world worked—he always traced his interest in becoming a doctor back Read More
On February 26, 2024, Tammy Jo Bertolette passed away peacefully at home due to complications with chronic illness. Tammy was 62 years old. Tammy was born in Denver, CO in 1962 to Bernie and Beverlee Snyder. She was a writer Read More
May 8, 1971 – February 1, 2024 Steve was an amazing, beautiful and creative person. His life started in Iowa and as a kid he moved with his family to Colorado and grew up alongside the Roaring Fork river in Read More
Robert Stoneburner, age 46 had an appreciation for new socks. Which, as it turns out, would become very important throughout his life. Born in Germany, raised in Illinois, Texas and Michigan, he was never one to stay in one place Read More
July 19th 1995 – February 13th 2024, 28 years old. Loving, gentle, funny, sweet, caring, intelligent, artistic, musician are just a few words that describe Adam. Taken from this world too soon. Born in Pennsylvania where he leaves behind many Read More
Last week we said goodbye to my mother Betty Murray. As complicated as the quilts she sewed, she was orderly yet expansive and adaptable. She taught by example and lived her life trying to be the kind of person she Read More
Glen Kalen died at his home in Jamestown, CO surrounded by those who loved him, on December 12th, 2023. The cause was Glioblastoma Multiforme, an incurable brain cancer. Born to Nina and Lenny Kalen on February 21st, 1959 in Rochester, Read More
During the week of January 7th, 2024, Jonathan Tinker seemed ready for another life adventure when he quietly passed in his home in Boulder, Colorado at the age of 63. He was found by a friend January 9th, his official Read More
Barry Luther Hicks, born October 25, 1950, to Maxine and Ronald Hicks of Arvada, Colorado, passed away on January 5, 2024, at the age of 73 from ALS. A man of adventure, humor, and compassion, he left an indelible mark Read More
Saundra Edwina Lewis 1952 – 2023 Saundra (Sandy) died peacefully at her home near Elizabeth, CO on December 19, 2023 with her son Daniel and husband Dave holding her hands after a long fight with lung cancer. She was a Read More
Lorena Liane Christman: 1941–2023 Lorena Liane Christman died peacefully on September 18, 2023, surrounded by loved ones at her home in Lyons, Colorado, after a brief and severe illness. A mother, grandmother, and highly accomplished environmental scientist. She was born Read More
Tim Hogan, Eco-Activist and Botanist Tim Hogan of Boulder, Colorado, died at home, December 6, 2023. Born in 1955, raised in Buffalo, New York, Tim headed West because of his love for wild lands, ecology, and the outdoors. The more Read More
It is with great sorrow that the family of Haley Ray (Park) Magee announces her unexpected passing from this life, on November 6, 2023. Haley was born March 14, 1999 to Salina Cinabro and came home to Golden, Colorado where Read More
DONALD LLOYD RICE 11/22/1939 – 11/04/2023 Donald Lloyd Rice has always lived life on his own terms and transitioning from this earth was no different as all his friends and family can attest to! Born on November 22, 1939, Read More
Jean Margaret Oakley Turner was born September 15, 1932, in Blackstone, VA. to Jacob Oakley and Mary Dobbins Oakley. Jean was the only girl and the youngest of three children. She grew up with her brothers, Jacob and Norman in Read More
Robert Douglas Meyers November 3, 1947—October 11, 2023 Bob was a New Jersey boy who visited Boulder, Colorado in 1970 and never left. He was born in Jersey City, New Jersey on November 3, 1947, the only child of Gladys Read More
Daniel Brian Cotter Dec. 26, 1951-Oct. 5, 2023 Daniel Cotter died Oct. 5, 2023, after battling more medical issues than one person should ever have to endure. Through it all, he faced his challenges with grace, humor, grit and courage. Read More
A beautiful compassionate person who brought people together with her love and kindness, Mary Lorraine Denison was carried home to the Lord on October 21st. Born in Cushing OK. March 29, 1949, Lorraine moved to Colorado Springs as a young Read More
Family, friends, and neighbors mourn the death of Terry Fahy (1946-2023). Born in Muscatine, Iowa, he was happiest when he traveled and made new friends in far away places. A resident of Lyons, Colorado for thirty years, he loved returning Read More
William Carl Lineberger, 83, loving husband, died on October 17, 2023, in Boulder, Colorado. Born in 1939, in Hamlet, North Carolina, Carl was the only child of Evelyn Pilot Cooper and Caleb Henry Lineberger. He is survived by his wife, Read More
Cheryl Hermann, 65, passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2023. Cheryl had a long, tough battle with pulmonary fibrosis (caused by an ILD) and inoperable lung cancer. She was in terminal condition for over a year and a half and Read More
David Lloyd Baggett died peacefully and surrounded by his family on September 29, 2023, at the age of 81. His journey began on July 15, 1942, in Thomas, Oklahoma. The accidental third child of a Baptist preacher and an adoring Read More
In Loving Memory of Paula Mayer It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Paula Mayer, a talented artist, loving wife, and cherished friend, who left us far too soon at the age of Read More
Writer, Feminist Activist, Film Maker, Social Worker, Wife and Mother, Sally T. Barrett-Page, died on September 13th, 2023, at the age of 77 at home surrounded by family and love. Born in 1946 to Harry and Barbara Barrett, she married Read More
Chad M. Cochran, 43, of Westminster, Colorado, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 16, 2023, at his home surrounded by family of an apparent heart attack. Chad was born on July 3, 1980, in South Haven, Michigan to Jeffrey and Read More
Ronald B. Minson, MD, died in Denver, Colorado, on September 1, 2023. He is survived by his beloved wife and partner of forty years, Kate OBrien-Minson, his four children: Adrienne Kubes (Tim), Christopher Minson (Julie) , Erica Dent (Ron) and Read More
Shirley Kay Visser, true and radiant heart, wife, mother, grandmother, artist, friend, advocate and lover of all animals, has died at 77. Shirley’s unexpected yet gentle passing was marked at the turn of one day into the next, at midnight Read More
In Loving Memory of Lynn Burke (1947-2023) It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Lynn Burke, a beloved soul who graced our lives with her warmth, humor, and unwavering spirit. After several health challenges and illnesses, Read More
Patricia Marie Rustanius passed away on August 26th, 2023, her 65th birthday, at Hollyhock Lane Care Home in Lafayette, Colorado. Patricia was born at Torrance Memorial Hospital in Torrance, CA on August 26th, 1958, to Paul and Virginia (Ginger) Rustanius. Read More
Robert “Bob“ Mangold, a loving and dedicated husband and father, and one of the most renowned sculptors in Colorado, has died at the age of 92. He passed away on August 13 in Hospice near his Denver home. In 2022, Read More
Thomas Riskey, a resident of Eagle Colorado, passed away after battling with metastatic cancer. Tom was born to Frank and Helen Riskey in Bellflower, Southern California where he grew up. From a young age Tom was a talented and passionate Read More
Beloved father and grandfather, Mark Thomas Vogenthaler, went into sudden cardiac arrest while at home and passed away on Sunday, August 6th around 2:00 A.M. at the Denver Health Emergency Room. Paramedics and medical staff performed CPR and tried to Read More
Suzanne Joyce Franzke Birkeland died of natural causes in Boulder, Colorado on July 3, 2023. Sue was born in Appleton, Wisconsin, on May 25, 1935, to Gertrude and Albert Franzke. The family soon moved to Seattle, Washington, where Sue grew Read More
Samera Baird, age 76, a resident of Castle Rock died at her home on July 27th . She is survived by her husband, Bill Baird; two sons Will Baird of Boulder, Colorado, Jonathan Baird of Sedalia, Colorado, and daughters in Read More
Marybelle A. Hoffman, nee Marybelle Apgar, passed away peacefully at home after a brief period of decline. She was 91 years of age with an active mind and will. Born in 1932 in Hampton, NJ, to Bernard and Beatrice Apgar, Read More
Obituary: Caleb Joseph Chastain Date: July 24, 2023 Beloved husband, son, brother and friend, Caleb Joseph Chastain of Fairplay, Colorado passed from this life on July 24 , 2023 at his parents’ home in Louisville, Colorado. Caleb was 26 years Read More
Frank J. Lucero, PhD November 27, 1948 – July 22, 2023 Frank J. Lucero was born in Monte Vista, Colorado to Frank and Aggie Lucero. Some of his fondest memories of growing up were of the time he spent on Read More
Mark Paul Smith age 62, was born in Colorado and passed away in Wheatridge, Colorado on June 26, 2023. He is the beloved father of Paul Smith and a beloved co-worker and friend of many and the funniest guy most Read More
Tom Schantz—August 31st, 1944 to June 6th, 2023: He is survived by his daughter, Sarah Elizabeth Schantz; son-in-law Michael Fisher (“Fish”); and granddaughter, Story Anangka Fisher.
Julie Michelle Query, 48, of Boulder, Colorado, passed away on June 16, 2023. She was born on September 12, 1974 and was the beloved wife of Marc Pechaitis. Together, they shared a life filled with love, laughter, and cherished memories. Read More
Stacy Lynn Price, 49, of Arvada, Colorado, passed away peacefully at home on June 22, 2023 surrounded by her immediate family, leaving behind a legacy of love and light that will forever shine brightly. She was born on October 28, Read More
Edward Lee Joyner, 76, of Loveland, CO, died on Monday, June 12, 2023. He was born August 12, 1946 to William M. Joyner and Bessie Altice Joyner in Roanoke, VA. Ed was a loving husband and father. He enjoyed the Read More
On the morning of May 22, 2023, Alan passed away peacefully at home. He was 63. Alan was born in Boulder, Colorado. He also resided in Denver before moving to Longmont, Colorado. Alan is preceded in death by his father, Read More
Dr. Myra Lieblich, wife, mother, and grandmother, died June 4 2023 at the age of 86, following a prolonged illness. Born and raised in Jersey City, NJ to Hattie Lillian Singer and Sina Sydney Singer, Myra was the younger of Read More
Day of her Birth: 10/9/1961, Cleveland, Ohio Her Day of Discovery: 5/18/2023, Longmont, Colorado Diane Dworkin, beloved sister, aunt, and friend, died peacefully at home, on May 18th, 2023, surrounded by friends and family. As we encircled her with our Read More
Alberta Rae Montgomery, known as Madhuri or Bert to family and friends, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loved ones, she was 80 years old. Madhuri was born in Georgia on November 25, Read More
Mary Elisabeth Morrison, “Betsy,” passed away peacefully on May 7, 2023, in Colorado Springs. Born on September 14, 1946, in Madison, WI, Betsy loved dwelling most of her life in New Mexico and learned to tolerate Colorado Springs. Her creative, Read More
Betty Marston Zolly, 88, passed away on May 4, 2023 in Lakewood, CO, following a brief struggle with pancreatic cancer. Born on December 14, 1934 in the small western North Carolina town of Old Fort, Betty was the third of Read More
Warren Alfred Krueger October 16, 1943 – April 12, 2023 Warren Alfred Krueger, 79, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather passed away peacefully in Longmont on April 12, 2023. He was born and raised in Emporia, KS. After graduating Read More
It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to our beloved husband, father, friend and colleague, Vincent Famularo. He passed away peacefully at Denver Hospice on April 17, 2023. We are comforted that he is at peace. Vince was Read More
Sharon Reimer, of Arvada, died Sunday, April 23rd after a brief yet valiant battle with Leukemia. She was 74. Sharon was an active member of Boulder Meeting of Friends and Philanthropic Educational Organization (PEO). Sharon found great resonance in Quaker Read More
Michal Stotler, 44, passed away on April 8 in Indian Hills, Colorado. Michal was born on March 2, 1979 in Chelm, Poland, to his loving mother Joanna Zawadiak. Michal lived a life marked by an insatiable curiosity to understand the Read More
Yorick James Graham came into the world backwards on September 18, 2013, in Tucson, Arizona. From the beginning, he was an active, boisterous, and unique child who loved to laugh. His personality was on full display to the world from Read More
Bette Virginia (Heckendorn) Bonds was born in San Jon NM in 1935. She traveled far and wide from there, with her final resting place in Broomfield, CO. Bette was married to Bill Bonds for 44 years. They had four children, Read More
Karen Steiniche Sowar, 76, of Louisville, CO, passed away on March 22, 2023 after a brief illness. She was surrounded by loved ones at her time of transition. Karen was born on December 14, 1946 to Barbara and Aage Steiniche Read More
Walter Kintsch died at home on March 24 of natural causes at the age of 90. He was born on May 30, 1932 in Timișoara, Romania, the eldest of two children of Christof and Irene Kintsch. An idyllic childhood changed Read More
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