Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Boulder, CO

Ronald William Goodacre

Ronald William Goodacre

Apr 30, 2025

Ronald William Goodacre, a.k.a. "Bill/Poppy/Hockeypuck," died peacefully on April 30, 2025. He was 88. His children, Tim and Jill, as well as his grandchildren Isabelle, Joe, Georgia, Kate, and Charlotte, daughter-in-law Denise, son-in-law Harry and loving partner of thirty years, Chris, were by his side. He died at precisely 4:44PM, a number that, according to angel number theory, signifies...

Jose Hernandez Arellano

Jose Hernandez Arellano

Apr 27, 2025

José Hernández Arellano nació marzo 17 del 1945 en tapias de Santa Cruz Fresnillo Zacatecas y falleció el 27 de abril 2025 el día de la divina misericordia en su casa en Louisville. José y su esposa María estuvieron casados por 57 años. Tuvieron 15 hijos, 12 vivos, José Luis, David, Roberto, Rubén, Angélica María, Armando, María Del Rosario, Jorge,...

Dina Aweida

Dina Aweida

Apr 24, 2025

Dina Helen Aweida, 53, passed away on April 24, 2025. She was born on February 13, 1972 in Beirut, Lebanon. Dina was adopted by Jabra (Jack) and Gail Aweida, along with her brother Peter, on February 21, 1972 at the Creche Saint Vincent de Paul in Beirut. They lived in Flourtown, PA outside Philadelphia from 1972 until 1976, when they...

Karin Campanelli

Karin Campanelli

Apr 24, 2025

Karin Campanelli

December 10, 1943 - April 24, 2025

On April 24, 2025, after a courageous battle, Karin Campanelli passed away at the age of 81.

Karin was born in Wuerzburg, Germany and spent her school years in the idyllic village of Burkardroth, Germany. In her late teens she moved to the US and shortly thereafter she met her husband, Daniel Campanelli, after...

Stephanie Curran

Stephanie Curran

Apr 16, 2025

STEPHANIE ANN CURRAN

February 12, 1948 - April 16, 2025

Stephanie died unexpectedly in her sleep at home on Wednesday, April 16th. She was happier, more content with her life and dear dog, Bailey, than she had been at any time since a 2nd open heart surgery 4 years ago. However, heart failure issues were...

Patrick Chomyn

Patrick Chomyn

Apr 6, 2025

Patrick Mark Chomyn passed away Sunday, April 6, 2025 surrounded by family at Lund House-Hospice of the Valley in Gilbert, AZ. Patrick was born on August 8, 1963 to Walter J and Marge J Chomyn in South Bend, Indiana. He attended John Adams High School. In his senior yearbook he wrote: "Go West Young Man." After graduating from Purdue University...

Carol Skerjanec

Carol Skerjanec

Mar 31, 2025

Carol (Benson) Skerjanec passed away on March, 31 2025 after a long struggle with an illness. To say she fought the good fight is an understatement, and part of that determination came from how she grew up. Carol was born near Thermopolis Wyoming on Christmas Day, Dec 25th, 1939. She spent her younger years on a homestead and a working...

Dennis Berry

Dennis Berry

Mar 31, 2025

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our beloved father, Dennis "Denny" W. Berry (1949-2025), of Boulder, Colorado, who left us on March 31, 2025 at the age of 76.

We are so grateful to Denny for the many things he shared with us; his creativity, his disciplined lifestyle, and the way he illuminated...

John Thacker

John Thacker

Mar 30, 2025

John Abner Thacker

February 6, 1929 - March 30, 2025

John Thacker passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday evening, March 30. He was 96 years old. An avid cyclist for much of his life, he has left this world behind to join the great eternal peloton in the sky.

John was born in Nebraska City, NE on...

Sharon Pierson

Sharon Pierson

Mar 26, 2025

Sharon A. Pierson

10-23-1942 - 03-26-2025

Sharon was born in McDonald, Kansas to Gus and Maude Hesselius on October 23, 1955. Her mother and the three girls moved to Boulder, Colorado. Sharon graduated from Boulder Highschool in 1960. She married her husband, Ray, on September 29, 1960.

She worked in the banking industry from 1960 until 2004 for First National...

Gayle Hamer

Gayle Hamer

Mar 20, 2025

Gayle Gowdy Hamer

October 5, 1942-March 20, 2025

Gayle Hamer was born in Oak Park, Illinois, and spent most of her childhood and high school years in Menlo Park, California. She attended and graduated from the University of Colorado, where she met and married John Hamer during their senior year.

The couple moved to Berkeley, California, where...

Rachel Domenico

Rachel Domenico

Mar 15, 2025

Rachel Nicole Domenico

March 13, 2025

Rachel Domenico, passed away far too soon on March 13, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, creativity, and love. She was born on September 25, 1992, to Mickey and Lori Domenico and raised in Louisville, Colorado.

Rachel dedicated much of her life to the service industry, where her compassionate spirit and genuine kindness...

Michael LaSalle

Michael LaSalle

Mar 14, 2025

Mickey La Salle, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, teacher, coach, and friend, passed away peacefully at the age of 85 on March 14, 2025. Born in Louisville in his childhood home, Mickey lived a life full of love, laughter, and dedication to his family, community, and passions.

He was an avid golfer and enjoyed the sport for many years before...

Patricia Hipsher

Patricia Hipsher

Mar 14, 2025

Patricia Mary Virnich Hipsher, born October 5, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois, lived a life filled with love, learning, and adventure; she passed away peacefully on March 14, 2025 in Westminster, CO. She attended Catholic school from kindergarten through 12th grade in Skokie, IL before earning a B.A. in Information Technology from Clark College and a Master's in Library Science from...

Waltressa Molsberry

Waltressa Molsberry

Mar 11, 2025

Waltressa Ann "Wally" Molsberry of Boulder, Colorado died peacefully in her sleep on March 11, 2025 of ovarian cancer.

Wally was born on January 26, 1937 in Postville, Iowa to the late H. Ralph Allen and Edith Wheaton Allen. At age 9 Wally, & the family moved to Madison, Wisconsin where she later attended Madison West High...

Thomas Valeski

Thomas Valeski

Mar 9, 2025

Longtime Boulder resident Thomas ("Tom") Edward Valeski passed away on March 9th, 2025. He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1945 to Ed and Emily and grew up in Tucson, Arizona with his younger brothers, Terry and Jon. He leaves behind sons Jud and Ash, grandchildren Logan, Annie, William and Sarah, and wife Julia.

Tom will be remembered for his sharpness...