Colleen Kriz

Colleen Ann Stockham Kriz, aged 84 years old, died after a lengthy illness, on September 9, 2026, at the home of her daughter. Born November 28,1941, in Denver, Colorado, the oldest daughter of James P. and Helen C. (Baalman) Stockham.

After Catholic grammar school, she graduated from Littleton High School in 1959. Being very adventurous, she travelled to New York, the southern US coast, and San Francisco before settling in Denver, Colorado. She became known as an extremely well-respected secretary at Travelers Insurance, Ringsby United, Burroughs Corporation, then retiring from DSI, Inc. After retirement, she moved to Oro Valley, Arizona to be close to her daughter and family.

Colleen was known for her beauty, intelligence, artistry, and sharp sense of humor. Her love for her family was fierce and unremitting. And her devotion to Jesus Christ was the core of her life.

Predeceased by both her parents in 1977, sister Carol Anderson and brother John Stockham in 2016. She is survived by her daughter Darcy H. Lynch and husband John, Tucson, AZ; granddaughter Dr. Shannon Elizabeth Lynch and husband Addison Hunt, St. Louis, MO; grandson John Patrick “Jack” Lynch, Houston, TX; granddaughter Jennifer Colleen Lynch, Philadelphia, PA; sister Mary Chrvala, Maple Valley, WA; brother James Stockham (Nancy) San Bernardino, CA; brother Thomas Stockham (Monica), Littleton, CO; brother Timothy Stockham (Amy), Monument, CO; brother Michael Stockham (Sarah), Lenoir City, TN.

A memorial Celebration of Life is scheduled for October 17, 2026, at Vistoso Community Church in Oro Valley. More details to follow.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Pima County Animal Shelter.