Yorick Graham

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 day one, and from day one he found joy wherever he could. Yorick loved animals, nature, reading, math, anime, and playing video games with his friends and family. He loved to play games and sports at the neighborhood park with his Dad, siblings, and neighbors.

Yorick died unexpectedly on March 28, 2023 in Longmont, Colorado at age 9 (and a half!) due to complications from undiagnosed cancer.

During his life, Yorick was well-known for being a kind person with a keen sense of humor and a larger-than-life voice. At school, Yorick was recognized for his mathematical abilities and his trustworthy character. He was a good and loyal friend, and his enthusiasm for the small wonders in life brought joy to those around him.

Yorick’s memory is held in the hearts of his parents Emma and Matt, his older sibling Maya, his twin sister Annika, and a host of loving family, friends, and pets.

As a way to remember sweet Yorick, we invite you to wear his favorite colors, orange and yellow. If you would like to honor his memory, some suggestions from his family are to send donations to your local Humane Society, or go on an “adventure” with friends and loved ones (e.g. a nature hike, a trip to an arcade, mini-golf, etc.). Yorick can be visited in the southeast section of Lyons Cemetery. More information, including donation opportunities related to Yorick’s illness, will eventually be found at http://yorickgraham.org/ .