Richard "Rick" A. May
Richard "Rick" A. May
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29
Celebration of Life
11:00 a.m.
Grace Church of Arvada
6969 Sheridan Boulevard, Arvada, CO 80003
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29
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6969 Sheridan Boulevard, Arvada, CO 80003
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Heflebower Funeral ServicesRichard "Rick" May Obituary
Richard "Rick" A. May, 69, of Arvada passed away on October 13, 2025.
Rick is preceded in death by his parents, Betty and Wayne Barringer and Don May. He is survived by his wife, Debbie Ortega-May, daughters, Kori Wyckoff and Lindsey Lake (Neal); stepchildren, Jennifer Fraser (Jason) and Steven Steckmyer (Amie); grandkids, Shayla, Brady, Sofia, Kaitlynn, Tyson, Jacoby and Skylar; brothers, Dan May (Andrea) and Jamey May (Connie); many loving nieces and nephews, cousins and friends. He is also survived by his dogs, Jeter and Emma.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 11am at Grace Church of Arvada, 6969 Sheridan Boulevard, Arvada, CO 80003. Reception to immediately follow. If guests wish to bring a dish, that would be appreciated.
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Upcoming Events
Oct
29
Celebration of Life
11:00 a.m.
Grace Church of Arvada
6969 Sheridan Boulevard, Arvada, CO 80003
Send FlowersOct
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Celebration of Life
11:00 a.m.
Grace Church of Arvada
6969 Sheridan Boulevard, Arvada, CO 80003
Send FlowersServices provided by
Heflebower Funeral Services