Maximus Jonathan Munro

Maximus Munro, age 16, of Erie, Colorado, went home to heaven with Jesus on Saturday, August 16, 2025, after a tragic car accident.

Maximus was born on December 27, 2008, in Boca Raton, Florida, to Brenda and Jonathan Munro. From the very beginning, Maximus’s bright spirit and infectious humor lit up every room he entered. He had a quick wit that could make anyone laugh and a warmth that made others feel instantly welcome—a gift he carried throughout his life.

Maximus had a strong Christian faith and lived it daily. He often invited friends to youth group and church, eager to share the love and hope he found in Christ. His faith shaped his kindness and the way he embraced others with open arms. At school, he founded clubs such as The Wolf Pack, a group dedicated to looking out for kids who were bullied, and the Sad Potato Club, which ensured no one was ever left out.

Maximus was endlessly curious and incredibly smart. From a young age, he created his own YouTube channel, filled with creative tutorials, hilarious clips, and stories of his beloved cat Sushi. Whenever Maximus became interested in something, he would learn everything possible about it – two examples are airplanes and ants. He kept multiple ant farms and could identify any species of ant on the sidewalk. His fascination with airplanes led him to study every type of aircraft, and he even began accumulating flight hours before the age of 11.

Maximus had both a fearless sense of adventure and a natural entrepreneurial drive. He started multiple businesses including lawn-mowing, car detailing, and scooter delivery. He worked hard to save up money to buy his Talaria and proceeded to become a master of wheelies, organizing ride-outs for his friends. His dad’s love of BMWs inspired him to buy his own fixer-upper BMW and along with his friends, learned how to fix and modify the car making it worthy of its own Instagram following.

Maximus was blessed with an older sister, Shelby (27), who loved him deeply. Despite their eleven-year age gap, they shared a special bond—Maximus looked up to her with admiration, and Shelby cared for him with devotion. His sister prepared Maximus to be the best big brother to Mateo (3) and Micah (1) who Maximus welcomed with open arms. He often took time to “hang out” with Mateo, teach him funny sayings, and play video games together.

Maximus is survived by his mother, Brenda Munro; his father, Jonathan Munro; his sister, Shelby; his brothers, Mateo and Micah; his bonus mom, Jennifer Munro; his grandmother, Marisa Munro; and his grandparents, Darrell and Glenda Thompson.

Maximus’s life was far too short; he was loved and will be missed by many. He will be remembered for his kindness, leadership, infectious smile and welcoming spirit, and most of all, for the light of his faith in Jesus, which continues to shine through the countless lives he touched.

A memorial service to celebrate Maximus’s life will be held on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Life Church North Denver. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Life Church North Denver to help continue to spread the hope of Jesus to others.