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Chris Darnell Obituary

Chris Darnell, 53, died May 13 in El Paso, Texas. He was born Nov. 19, 1963, in Virginia Beach, Va. He was a graduate of Broomfield High School and Colorado School of Mines. He worked as an engineer throughout the Mountain West. He is survived by his parents, Paul Darnell of Truth or Consequences, N.M.; His mother, Mary Lee, of Alamosa; a sister, Marcia, or Truth of Consequences; and a brother, Andrew, of Miles, Texas. No services are planned.

Published by Denver Post on May 28, 2017.
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Chris and I worked together for a couple years and remained friends for many years afterward. He was a good man and one of the most honest men I have ever known.

Chris Stephens

September 23, 2017

I just learned of Chris' passing. We were good friends in college at Mines. We went on a few hunting trips and camping trips together. I ran into him again about 10 years ago in Grand Junction but he moved again shortly after that. Sorry to hear the news.

Mark Kadnuck

August 2, 2017

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