My beautiful son!! I always wish this day would’ve never happened. I miss you immensely, my heart is still broken in a trillion pieces. I appreciate the signs you send. I love you Du-Bugs! 
Mom

My Du-Bugs! Not a day goes by that I don’t think of you! It’s taken me this long to read what everyone has said about you. They all knew what I have known all your life. You were one of the best! It’s so hard to be here without you. Keep looking out for us. I love and miss you SO much. 
Watch over your sister, nieces and nephews! 
Love,
 mom

Duane I haven’t been able to admit you’re not alive still but if this afterlife spirit stuff is real I’m asking you to please keep your great niece safe and held in love and light. And while your at it please keep your nieces and nephews happy and healthy too. I love you brother.

I a had only known Duane for a little but I loved him so much we got pedicures together where he let me pick his color I picked a sparkly blue that night we went to Texas Roadhouse hand we got home and he watched me sing Fancy like where he grew to love asking me to do the dance all the time . I cried so hard at this beautiful ceremony I love you Duane fly high

With a heavy heart , (Sissy) Belinda Praying you'll be comforted with precious memories and God's presence to care for you in your loss.
May God's loving presence comfort  you and your family and his promise of eternal life sustain you and your family during this time of loss.  All I have known  of your precious  Son are the stories you have shared with me, and how much you LOVED HIM.
My sympathy to you and your Family.    Love Liz Aldaz 


Belinda, Randy and I are so very sorry for your loss. Please know we are thinking of you and the family and may God comfort you at this time with our prayers. Duane had a wonderful smile and obviously loved people in the work he did. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.  The Aldrich Family

Duane, you were the industry’s favorite person in all of Longmont. A staple in town. We would all get off work and we knew the OC would still have that smiling face behind the bar to hear our commiserating voices. I’ll never forget arguing sports with you after a long day. I hope you found peace my friend. Go Dodgers. See you one day old friend. 

Oh my dearest Belinda, words cannot express how deeply sorry I am.
When I think of your precious Duane,  I always remember the picture you had of him on your desk (from way back in the protoline days) he must have been around 9 or 10 and he had a baseball uniform on holding a bat with a gleam in his eye and an infectious smile, that is how I always remember him.  No parent should ever have to endure the loss of a child at any age, my heart is broken for you all.
May heavens angels wrap their wings of comfort  tightly around you. My deepest Sympathies


My dearest friend Belinda, I can’t imagine your pain for a loss of an amazing man, your son was wonderful because he had an amazing mother You Belinda! I always remember how proud you were of him and it was obvious, stay strong my dear sister and I always love you and think about you . Just ask MK she knows. My love to you and your family tell them how much I care. Michael Monroe and Family 

Our entire extended family is saddened by the loss of Duane.  While he was only an “official” member of this clan for a few years, he remains in our hearts forever.  We will always remember his infectious laughter, his mile-wide smile, and his kindness.  We extend our deepest condolences to all his loved ones.   With love; Diane Brown, Jack Olsen, James, Michael and Jane Olsen, and their families.

He was such a great funny guy. He always came into sportsman's with a smile I remember telling him he looked like Seth Rogan.  And grabbing a drink at the pump house. Such a kind funny gentleman.

Oh Duane! God takes the best first. May you find eternal peace, my friend. My heart breaks for Val and the boys and your family. Peace with all of you.

When my wife and I moved to Colorado, we were flat broke. We used to sit in our home with no furniture waiting to 10 o'clock to come and would head to old Chicago because that was the only place we could afford to go out. Duane was always there with a smile on his face, and remembered everything about us. Rest in peace my friend. 

Duane was our favorite and friendly face when we first moved to Longmont 22 years ago.We called him our favorite bartender and the last few years we called him our friend and he said he was our son.Rest well Duane!Dodger Blue ran deep with Duane🌸

I’ll never forget you as a new bartender fresh out of training who would have thought the Rockies would go to the World Series that year??? if anyone could handle it like a champ it would be you! So many memories walking to the Dickens post shift for Karaoke way back when that was a thing!  We will miss you tremendously 

Duane was one of the most lovable, genuine, selfless, the list goes on type of people. He had a heart of gold and didn’t just make you laugh, but he made you laugh from the belly. No time spent was a dull moment and golfing will never be the same. So many stories and memories together bro. I will miss you dearly and will root for your Dodgers from now on out unless they’re playing my Cubs. Rest easy friend and fly high. 

The first time I met Duane was at Old Chicago. He taught my shaky hands how to carry a tray. I remember him making me carry a bunch of empty plates and glasses all around the restaurant, but my fondest memories are of him and my daughter. He became one of her favorite people. He proudly wore polish on his toes as he got pedicures with his beloved girlfriend Val and my daughter! He smiled from ear to ear at my daughter’s first play! He will forever leave his mark in our hearts ♥️♥️. You’re missed more than you know friend. 

I worked with Duane at Old Chicago. He actually got me the job right after I quit LCTC. He was the most kind, caring and genuine human being whose heart was just the biggest.  This is so sad. I only hope he feels peace and knows how much his life impacted those around him. Thank you Duane for your kindness, your wisdom and your wit. You will be missed. 

I met Duane when he worked at Old Chicago in Longmont,  he was our waiter almost every weekend when we came in for trivia.  He was always happy to see us and he also helped me get through major surgery through his kindness and caring.  He will be missed greatly by all of us.

Duane and I worked together at Parry’s. His character, charisma, humor, and intelligence shown bright. 
Such a capable passionate human! You are missed my friend, may your spirit live on I our hearts. 

Duane was such a great person. Always easy to laugh with. So many fond memories of him in each and every time I was around him.
The world is worse off with him not part of it any longer. But, my memories of him will go on as long as I do. 
Love to you, Duane.


Belinda and Family my deepest sympathy 
I had the pleasure of knowing Duane when Lupe brought him down to Colorado Springs. He was the sweetest young man and I expected just that since he was Belinda’s son.  Love always Aunt Mardi and Uncle Ray ❤️

Absolutely shocked and devastated by the news of your passing. Though I didn't know you for a long time, we connected immediately and shared many laughs and great conversations. You were an amazing coworker, but moreso an amazing soul & friend. 

Fly high and rest easy, bruv. 

Duane! Or Doo-Bugs as his Mom would call him! (He usually wanted to kick me when I used the nickname though) She’d yell it through the chain link fence at his baseball games to root him on! 

Duane is my little brother in many ways and I have many memories growing up with him. At one point we lived with the family in this 2 bedroom apartment and I remember he was so excited to show us that he had learned all the lyrics of “Insane in the Membrane!” By Cypress Hill! He rapped and gestured to indicate new KNEW what this performance was and he knew every single word! The thing that really stuck out was how Tami, his big sister who usually was annoyed by anything her younger brother did… was SO impressed and SO proud of him for this! He really did rock it out!

I also remember when his amazing Mom Belinda took just him to go see The Lion King animated Movie in the theater when it was released. 1994 - I was so jealous because my Mom was great but she had never taken Just me to go see a movie! But even more fun was when they came home they were both singing “Hakuna Matata… what a wonderful phrase… Hakuna Matata… ain’t no passing craze…” I loved their love! Still Do! 

I would run into Duane here and there over the years or get updates from his niece , my daughter Shayla!  I’m glad to have so many memories with & of Duane over the years! My heart is broken to learn of his passing! I’m sending love and hugs to the family! Thanks for being such a rad little brother! 

OBITUARY

Duane Patrick Christie

30 October, 1980 – 9 April, 2022

Howe Mortuary & Crematory

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