TLH In the gentle sweep of Time's unyielding hand, we mark the passage of Terry "Flash" Heuermann, known affectionately as Ter, a soul of boundless adventure and love. Born under the wintry South Dakota sky on the sixteenth day of January in the year 1950, Ter traversed this mortal coil until the eighteenth of March, 2026, when he drew his last breath in the arms of his wife in their home in Colorado in the foothills of the Front Range. A man of learning and wisdom, Ter laid the ...

Roger Alan Christianson went home to be with the Lord on March 12, 2026, in Denver, CO, surrounded by loved ones and cherished for a life well lived. Born on May 17, 1947, in Colville, WA, to William H. and Jean Christianson, Roger built a life in Cheney, WA, and the surrounding community. A graduate of Cheney High School’s Class of 1965, Roger went on to study at Eastern Washington University and later worked as a steam plant engineer at the EWU heating and cooling plant. He made his ...

Powered on Mountain Dew and 3 Margarita’s smothered burritos he was a novice storm chaser, believer in aliens, devoted stargazer, honorary member of NASA, amateur published author, speedy 5K walker, and believed there was no limit to what he could accomplish. From the very beginning, Casey showed an uncanny ability to face adversity. As an infant, he survived brain surgery – an early challenge which may have defined another life but never seemed to define his. Casey was simply ...

On the beautiful morning of March 8, 2026, Gordon Howard Morris peacefully parted ways with his body amid the warm Sunday bustle of family in his daughter’s home in Denver, Colorado following a short and brave battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. The fifth of seven children born to Robert L. Morris and Bernadine L. Schomas, Gordon started spreading sawdust in his life of love and adventure on September 9, 1951 in Torrance, California. Gordon graduated from Boys Town High School in ...

William Michael Ryan (Mike), 85, of Arvada, Colorado, passed away on March 8, 2026. He was a cherished husband, father, and papa who loved his family above all else. He will be forever held in the hearts of all who knew him. Mike Ryan was born in Denver, Colorado, on June 2, 1940. He graduated from St. Joseph's High School in 1958. At St. Joe's, he was an outstanding all-around athlete. At the tender age of 15, he met the love of his life, Carol Mershon. They married in 1960, started their ...

Mary Kathrine Valdez, lovingly known as “Kathy,” was called home to Heaven on February 26, 2026, in Denver, Colorado, surrounded by love. She was born on February 1, 1953, in Delta, Colorado, and from the very beginning, she carried a strength and love that would define her life. Kathy was a woman of resilience, warmth, and unwavering devotion to her family. Though her early years were not always easy, she chose love. She chose kindness. She chose to root for the underdog. She ...

Joanne R. Christenson, known as Joanie by most, passed away the early morning, February 25, 2026, Northglenn, Colorado at the age of 89.  She was born on November 12, 1936 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Robert and Mildred Carlson where she grew up and attended Grade School, High School and Business School.  She married Glenn Christenson and they moved to Cambridge, Minnesota to start their family. They moved to Colorado in 1972 were Joanie worked at the Broomfield Bank, now Wells ...

Salvador Hernandez Jr., lovingly known as “Sal” and affectionately called our “Panda,” passed away on February 17, 2026, at the age of 38. Born on November 16, 1987, Sal was the beloved son of Salvador Hernandez Sr. and Stella Baca. He was a cherished brother to Maya Baca, Christopher Baca Jr., Shantell Hernandez, and Saleen Hernandez. He was a proud and loving father to his daughter, Carissa Hernandez, who was the light of his life. Sal also leaves behind one niece, ...

Fern Roberts our beloved mother, grandmother and GG passed away peacefully at age 98 on Feb 15th in Wheat Ridge CO.  Born on November 1, 1927 in Colorado Springs to Fred and Freda Sampson.  She worked for the Civil Department of Defense until she retired in 1998.  She enjoyed traveling the world, playing the organ, going out dancing and spending time with her family. She inspired those around her with her healthy and active lifestyle and ...

Betty Rodriguez, a woman whose laughter and love echoed the joy of the gospel she cherished, was called home by her Heavenly Father on February 7, 2026, at the age of 65. Born in Rocky Ford, CO, on April 25, 1960, to Viola Lucero and Antonio Sandoval, Betty’s life was a melody of caring, faith, and humor that resonated in the hearts of all she knew. Her zest for life was as vibrant as the colorful quilts she crafted with love and a mischievous twinkle in her eye. In Denver, CO, where ...