Death Notice

Former Niwot resident Duane Hilmas, age 86, died Oct. 24, 2024. Duane moved to Niwot in 1991 while he was employed at EG&G Rocky Flats as Health Effects Director. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at Calvary Bible Church in Erie, CO. Interment will follow at Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Erie with full military honors accorded by the U.S. Army. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the American Kidney Fund at give.kidneyfund.org.