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Stephen Thomas Ketcham

1987 - 2022

Stephen Thomas Ketcham obituary, 1987-2022, Lafayette, CO

BORN

1987

DIED

2022

Stephen Ketcham Obituary

Ketcham
Stephen "Steve" Thomas
Ketcham
November 30, 1987
December 20, 2022

The Family of Stephen Ketcham of Lafayette, CO is saddened to announce his passing on December 20, 2022 at the age of 35. A 2007 graduate of Cheyenne Mountain High School died after a lengthy battle with end stage heart failure. Steve is survived by his wife, Madelaine Vargas, 5 year old daughter, Samantha Ketcham, mother and stepfather, Suzy/Ed Browne, father, Craig Ketcham, brother, Nathan Ketcham, grandmothers, Carole Thomas & Anita Ketcham plus a host of beloved Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and lifelong friends. A funeral service will be held in his honor at 2 pm on March 11, 2023 at The Fellowship of the Rockies, 1625 S 8th St., Colorado Springs. The family wishes to send a special thank you to his heart transplant team at UC Anschutz Medical Campus for their 18 years of care and compassion.
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Published by The Gazette on Mar. 4, 2023.

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