The Neighborhood Gazette has lost not just a contributor, but a friend. Laurie Dunklee, whose words, music, and art touched so many in our community, leaves behind a legacy of creativity and kindness that will not be forgotten.
Laurie had a rare gift for storytelling. Through her articles in the Gazette, she captured the heartbeat of Wheat Ridge and its surrounding neighborhoods. She wrote with curiosity and compassion, always shining a light on the people and places that make our town special. Readers trusted her voice because it was authentic—grounded in her love for community and her belief in the importance of sharing our stories.
But Laurie was more than a writer. She was also a musician and artist, blending melody, color, and texture into expressions that reached beyond the page. Whether performing a song, displaying her artwork, or crafting an article, Laurie’s work carried the same quality: it invited others in. She had a way of connecting people—through music, through words, through a warm smile that welcomed conversation.
Her contributions to the Gazette were never just about filling pages. They were about enriching lives, preserving history, and celebrating the everyday moments that make life meaningful. She gave our readers a sense of place and belonging, and for that, we are deeply grateful.
Though Laurie Dunklee is gone, her voice continues to echo in the stories she wrote and the lives she touched. Her creativity and spirit remain woven into the fabric of this community, reminding us all of the power of art, music, and words to keep memory alive.
Gone, but certainly not forgotten—Laurie will forever be part of the Gazette family.
Guy Nahmiach, Publisher/Owner Neighborhood Gazette
