In Memoriam

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Laurie Dunklee: Musician, Artist, Writer – Gone But Not Forgotten

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

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Guy Nahmiach October 1, 2025
Longtime Wheat Ridge resident Karin Heine
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Karin Heine: July 27, 1945 – May 22, 2021

Karin Heine, creator of a unique suburban private wildlife refuge, died peacefully at her home in Wheat Ridge, according to relatives. She was 75. A life-long champion of nature, in 1997 she purchased three vacant lots in northwest Wheat Ridge and created the Heine Wildlife Sanctuary, a private refuge now home to birds, butterflies, foxes,

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Patrick O'Leary June 20, 2021
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