Morleen Cohen
Colorado native Morleen Cohen died on May 14, 2026. She was 94. A service was held on May 19 at Emanuel Cemetery, officiated by Rabbi Joe Black. Arrangements were handled by Feldman Mortuary.
Born on August 23, 1932, in Pueblo, Mrs. Cohen’s (nee Coffee) family moved to Denver’s East Side. Her father had a was the proprietor of Lou Coffee’s Steakhouse in Denver. Morleen attended East High School and earned a bachelor’s degree at CU Boulder.
In Boulder, Morleen met Jerry Cohen. They married in Denver and in 1963 settled in Sacramento, Calif.
Mrs. Cohen pursued a teaching degree and taught. Later she had a real estate career in the Denver area.
“She always loved rocks and rock formations,” her family said. “She never lost her fascination with rocks and the earth and frequently explored the mountains and the geological formations that exist in Colorado.
“She engaged with people easily and made many close friends quickly. She was also known for her love of animals..”
Survivors are children Peter (Allison Tolman) Cohen and Steven Cohen; brother Paul (Lynn) Coffee; and grandchildren Zac and Jordyn Cohen. Mrs. Cohen was predeceased by her son, the late David (Robyn) Cohen.
Contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or Shriners Hospital.
Howard Feingold
Longtime Denver resident and entrepreneur Howard Feingold passed away on May 16, 2026, at the age of 79. A service was held on May 18 at BMH-BJ, with interment at Mt. Nebo Cemetery.
Born on July 1, 1948, in the Bronx, New York, Mr. Feingold’s family moved to Midland, Mich., when he was a child. After high school, he attended DeVry University in Chicago, obtaining an associate degree in electrical engineering.
At DeVry, Mr. Feingold met his future wife, Sue. They were a couple until Mrs. Feingold’s passing in 2012.
In 1968, the couple moved to Colorado and Mr. Feingold earned a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering at CU Denver. Mr. Feingold became a telecommunications consultant.
“Howard was known for his dry sense of humor, work ethic and staying active,” Mr. Feingold’s family said. “He loved playing handball . . . he played four times a week for most of his adult life.”
Mr. Feingold was a member of Rodef Shalom and BMH-BJ. He participated in programs at The Jewish Experience.
“He also found deep meaning in his Jewish faith and community,” his family said.
Survivors are Mr. Feingold’s wife Sherry; children Cyle (Tiffany) Feingold and Lane (Jennifer) Feingold; grandchildren Mira Feingold, Benjamin Feingold and Samuel Feingold; and siblings Florey Laubacher and Jack Feingold.
Contributions may be made to The Jewish Experience.
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