Richard Lewis Barnes

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Richard Lewis Barnes of Denver, Colorado, whose life came to an end on March 5, 2026 at the age of 94, leaving behind cherished memories. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Richard Lewis Barnes to show support.

He was predeceased by: his wife Betty L. Barnes; his parents, Carl Barnes and Ethel Barnes; his son Michael James Browning; and his siblings, Thelma Blankenship, Jean Barnes, Helen Coleman and Gordon Barnes.

He is survived by: his children, Linda Barnes (Dave), Susan Babcock (Lewis), Debbie Steiner (Craig), Ronald Barnes, Richard Barnes (Lois) and Carla Barnes; his grandchildren, Dawn Riggs, Kendra Lesner (Steve), Kristin Jones (Matt), Brittany McMahon (Patrick), Lisa Mellon, Matthew Steiner, Michelle Lemire (Drew U'Ren), Colin Turner (Nina Taban), Shayla Barnes, Tyler Montgomery (Hope), Cindy Browning-Gillum (Doug), April Browning and Amy Browning; his great grandchildren, Justin Riggs (Jocelyn), Ryan Riggs (Kayla), Dylan Riggs (Halle), Declan Lesner, Colter Lesner, Reese Jones, Regan Jones, Brooklyn McMahon, Camden McMahon, Shaidyn McMahon, Jason Hill, Azariia Clark, Zamiah Roquemore, Abigail Gessner, Kyle Browning-Gillum, Matthew Mason, Taylor Mason, Aspen Bray and Dyani Bouch; and his great great grandchildren, Jameson Riggs and Oakley Riggs.

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, March 25th 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Olinger Hampden Mortuary & Cemetery (8600 E Hampden Ave, Denver, CO 80231). Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 25th 2026 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the same location. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, March 25th 2026 at 2:00 PM at the Fort Logan National Cemetery (4400 W Kenyon Ave, Denver, CO 80236).