Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Boulder, CO

Peter Quatrochi

Peter Quatrochi

Dec 9, 2024

Peter Michael Quatrochi "Pete" Pronouned: Kah TRA' Kee

Born June 26, 1942 in Kansas City Missouri to Mike Quatrochi and Ida Snyder Quatrochi.

The Q's were Hard Workers, Catholic more by Culture than Practice, although Great Grandma Q, who was from Naples, Italy was always in Prayer and Cooking.... Everything from Scratch.... All Family members were Baptized, Married and...

Jim Panas

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

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...

Marcia Peteranetz

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....

Jodi Manther

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

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

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

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

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

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...

David Hillery

David Hillery

Dec 13, 2024

David Hillery, 8/13/1936 - 12/13/2024

David Hillery of Boulder passed away peacefully on 12/13 at TRU Hospice after an eight years struggle with dementia.

David was born in Beverly MA on August 13,1936, to Harry and Helen Hillery. He was the youngest child, having three much older sister, Constance, Barbara and Helen. He attended Beverly public schools and...

George Talarski

George Talarski

Dec 3, 2024

George Talarski, 84, passed away on December 3, 2024, in Louisville, CO.

George Talarski was born on September 6, 1940 in Elyria, Ohio, to Joseph Patrick Talarski and Pauline Maddock.

George is survived by nieces and nephews; Joey, Renee, Rachel and Rebecca and sister-in-law Cathy

He was preceded in death by his parents.



Eben Tilly Jr.

Eben Tilly Jr.

Dec 2, 2024

Eben Fletcher Tilly Jr. died on December 2nd in Boulder, CO.

Eben was born and raised in Atlanta, GA, the only child of Eben Fletcher Tilly Sr. and Elizabeth (Snow) Tilly. In high school he was active in sports, lettering for three years in football, basketball and track and playing in the Georgia All-Star basketball game. He graduated from...

Ruthanne Gross

Ruthanne Gross

Nov 30, 2024

Ruthanne Therese Gross, of Boulder, CO passed away on November 30, 2024. Ruthanne was born on July 11, 1938 in Davenport, Iowa to Bernard and Marie Stromberg. David and Ruthanne were married on June 5, 1965 in Davenport, Iowa. Ruthanne was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother whose indelible character will be sorely missed. Her spirit brought us such unique...

Yvonne Mayer

Yvonne Mayer

Nov 28, 2024

Yvonne Mayer Teacher/Director and founder of Our School Preschool died in the early evening of Thursday November 28, 2024, in her new home. Yvonne died peacefully and without pain. After 96 years of life devoting much of her life to the education of young children Yvonne finally needed the rest that only such a finality as death provides.

Yvonne requested...

Jay Andrews

Jay Andrews

Nov 26, 2024

Jay R. Andrews, 58, of Boulder, Colorado passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at the University of Colorado Longs Peak Hospital in Longmont, Colorado. A memorial service will be held at Grace Commons Church in Boulder, Colorado on Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 2:00 pm.

Jay was born on April 4, 1966, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to Bob and Roberta...

Terry McCarty

Terry McCarty

Nov 19, 2024

Terry McIntire McCarty

7/16/1940-11/19/2024

Terry M. McCarty left his mortal coil on November 19, 2024 in Boulder, Colorado, after suffering a sudden cardiac event. He was 84 years old.

"The Ter-Bear" was born in Los Angeles, California, and grew up in Whittier, California. He attended California High School, where he lettered in football and track and field. He...

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