Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Boulder, CO
Gary Douglas
Jan 31, 2025
Gary Wayne Douglas Sr., 71, of Fort Lupton, Colorado died at home on January 31, 2025. He lost a quick six-week, unfair battle with cancer, but he never lost his smile or sense of humor. He was born on a United States Air Force base in Cambridge, England on February 18, 1953. Gary never met a stranger and made fast...
Edward Safdie
Jan 28, 2025
Edward Jack Safdie, 1938 - 2025
Edward Jack Safdie born July 18, 1938 in Brooklyn, New York passed away on January 28, 2025 in Boulder, Colorado, in the company of his beloved wife of 59 years, Carlene Light Safdie, daughter Samantha S. Miller, grandson Parker Edward Henderson Miller and son-in-law, Matthew J. Miller.
Edward grew up in San Francisco...
Scott Miyamoto
Jan 25, 2025
Scott Miyamoto
(April 21, 1969 - January 25, 2025)
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our beloved brother, Scott Shunji Miyamoto. He left us on January 25, 2025 in Aurora, Colorado at the age of 55.
Scott grew up in Aurora, Colorado and attended Rangeview high school. Scott had a talent for drawing...
Albert Fettig
Jan 22, 2025
Albert G. Fettig Jr., 66, of Longmont, CO passed away on January 17, 2025. Albert was born on March 6, 1958 in Denver, CO to Albert and Barbara Fettig. He graduated from Fairview High School before attending the University of Northern Colorado. After college he worked for Harrah's Casino and worked in event management and promotions for Planned Furniture Promotions...
Thomas Sanford
Jan 20, 2025
Thomas H. Sanford
1 January 1934 - 20 January 2025
On January 20, 2025, after a long brave fight against multiple health issues, Thomas Sanford passed away at the age of 91 at Frasier Meadows Retirement Community in Boulder, CO.
He was born and raised in Pocatello, Idaho graduating from Pocatello High School in 1952. He then went...
Kate Guilford
Jan 16, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kate Guilford who departed this life on January 16, 2025 at the age of 79. Kate was simply an amazing person in so many ways, and she touched the lives of all who knew her with kindness and generosity. Kate's life is marked by her lifelong friendships.
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Jim Panas
Jan 11, 2025
James "Jim" Louis Panas Obituary
Jim was Born to this world on April 18, 1938 in Bayard Nebr. to Louis and Stella Panas.
He grew up on the family farm in Bridgeport Nebr with his nine older Siblings Angeline, Andrew, John, Gloria, Sophia, Margarita, Ted, Pete, and Nick.
Jim met the love of his life Fannie Panos at...
William McCartney
Jan 10, 2025
William Paul "Bill" McCartney, the esteemed former head coach of the University of Colorado football team and founder of the Promise Keepers men's ministry, passed away on January 10, 2025, at his home in Boulder, Colorado, after a courageous battle with dementia. He was 84 years old.
Born on August 22, 1940, in Riverview, Michigan, McCartney demonstrated athletic prowess from...
Mark Addison
Jan 7, 2025
September 22, 1934 - January 6, 2025
Born September 22, 1934, graduated from the University of Colorado. Married Polly in 1957, grown children Douglas, Susan, Annie, Timothy and Sarah and grandchildren Libby, Callie, Kai and Taber survive.
In 1961 Mark helped found and then managed DESIGN MASTER for nearly thirty years. He was active in floral industry as...
Marcia Peteranetz
Jan 4, 2025
Marcia Peteranetz of Lafayette, CO passed away on January 4, 2025 at Good Samaritan Medical Center in Lafayette.
Marcia, the daughter of Noble and Florence Irving, was born on May 23, 1943 in Des Moines, IA. She was a 1961 graduate of D.M. Roosevelt High School. She attended Colorado College in Colorado Springs where she earned a B.A. in music education...
Jodi Manther
Jan 4, 2025
Our beautiful Jodi Ann (Emery) Manther passed away January 4, 2025, after a valiant fight against cancer; she was surrounded by her loved ones. Jodi was born Dec. 23, 1960 to Lawrence and Doris Emery. Jodi met Glenn Manther in 1977 when they both attended Fairview High School in Boulder. They dated for a while, then lost touch for many...
Jerry Davidson
Dec 28, 2024
Jerry Davidson (neé) Dreyer, aged 87, passed away on December 28th, 2024. She was a beloved mother, wife, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Jerry was born on November 18th, 1937 in St. Louis Missouri to Louise and Stanley Dreyer. They moved to Kansas City when Jerry was 7yrs old. She attended Sunset...
Bernard Peterson
Dec 25, 2024
Biff Peterson
December 23, 1937 - December 25, 2024
Biff Peterson, born Bernard Dale Peterson, passed away on Christmas Day at his home in Boulder, CO.
Biff was a true Boulderite, with deep family roots in Boulder and the historic Gold Hill. In his early years, Biff worked for the Daily Camera. He then served...
John Purvis
Dec 21, 2024
John Anderson Purvis
August 31, 1942 - December 21, 2024
John Anderson Purvis, 82, died on December 21, 2024, surrounded by his youngest daughter and his son. He was born on August 31, 1942, in Greeley. He was the only son of Emma Lou and Virgil J. Purvis. He graduated from North High School, and attended Harvard University where...
Loretta Rose Rifkin
Dec 20, 2024
Loretta Rose Rifkin, lover of unicorns and all things Frozen, passed away on 12/20/24 after a seven-month long battle with a rare type of Medulloblastoma. She was just two months past her third birthday. Etta was the beloved second child of parents Abraham and Sarah Anne and the adored younger sister of Theadora Anne. She loved building Legos and wrestling...
Judith Falco
Dec 17, 2024
Judith Mary (Grigg) Falco (formerly Bodin) passed away peacefully on December 17, 2024. She was a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, whose warmth and kindness touched everyone who knew her.
Born in Great Falls, Montana, on October 28, 1944, to Walter Grigg and H. Arline (Brizendine) Grigg, Judy lived a full and vibrant life across various...