Obituaries

Sarah Beth Hall
Sarah Beth Hall, a native of Port Arthur, Texas, passed away on March 5th at her home in Fort Collins, Colorado. A graduate of Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Sarah also completed master’s degrees in wildlife biology and computer science at Stephen F. Austin University in Nacogdoches, Texas.

Alana Simone Thomas-Burns
October 16, 1987 - March 1, 2022
As Alana Simone Thomas-Burns came down the North side of Mt. Bierstandt in September 2010 after her first successful hike up a 14,000 ft. mountain, she saw a man sitting alone on a rock. Since the only other human around for miles was her hiking partner, she decided to walk over to the man to make sure everything was OK.

Marilyn Ashley Mason
Marilyn Mason, aged 79, passed away in Englewood, Colorado on March 6, 2022. Marilyn was a beloved mother, sister, daughter, and friend. Born in Carbondale, IL, she was raised, and lived most of her life, in North Central Florida. She spent 30 years working as a public servant at the Alachua County Clerk of the Court in Gainesville, Florida.

Brizae Nicole Leanne Allen
April 5, 2000 - February 24, 2022
Brizae was a strong and beautiful young woman. She cared deeply about those she loved which is why she was great in healthcare. Friends and family were her top priority and she made a great impact on the lives of those around her.

Mary Lou Flater
April 1928 - February 2022
Mary Lou (Louise) Hackett Flater was born in Evanston, Illinois in 1928. Her father, Norbert Hackett, had Irish roots, and her mother, Louise Boldenweck, was from German stock.

Lawrence Palmer Harper
May 7, 1948 - February 12, 2022
Larry is survived by his wife, Roxanne, and his son, Shawn Harper. Roxanne's siblings and nieces and nephews, will also miss the loving uncle, and brother-in-law he was to them. Larry's dry humor and intelligent questions were his calling card and will be missed, along with his smiling eyes.

Samuel Crede Newman
February 7, 2022
Sam was the only son of Jay and Melissa Newman. He grew up in Aurora CO and attended Overland High School before dropping out to get his G.E.D. He obtained his Associates of Science in Business. From there he found his passion in finance and was really good at his job.

Stacey Michelle Mitchell
December 27, 1975 - February 17, 2022
Stacey Mitchell, 46 (also perpetually 24) entered eternal life on Thursday, February 17th in Denver, CO.
Stacey was born in Stillwater, Oklahoma on December 27, 1975 to her mother, Miki Merelli and father, Doug Mitchell. She grew up in Oklahoma, Missouri, and at 16 moved to Denver, Colorado with her family, where she has lived since.

Charles Martin Chavez
March 17, 1949 - February 11, 2022
Charles, affectionately known as Buelo, died on February 11 after an extended illness. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Barbara, his daughters Mercedes Von Pichl and Wendy Chavez, as well as two grandsons and two granddaughters.

William Craig Dawkins
March 22, 1951 - January 28, 2022
Craig Dawkins passed away peacefully in his Colorado home on January 28, 2022.
Craig was born in Oklahoma City, the only child of June and Reba Dawkins. An energetic boy, he enjoyed being outdoors and spent summers at the lake with his parents.