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You are an amazing person, wife, daughter and mother. You are terribly missed.

Obituary

Helena Alicea Thompson, a loving daughter, wife and mother, passed away August 19th, 2025. She was 57. Born March 29th, 1968, daughter of John and Louise Stevens. Helena, affectionately known as Lena, was the oldest of three children.

Lena was born in Pasadena, California and grew up in northern California and the Boulder, Colorado area.

She received her undergraduate degree in International Business with an emphasis on Spanish from the University of Colorado at Boulder. …

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Memories & condolences

Rick, my deepest condolences.  I didn't personally know her, but from the photos of your African trip and conversations…

Rick, my deepest condolences.  I didn't personally know her, but from the photos of your African tr…

Rick, my deepest condolences.  I didn't personally know her, but…

Rick, 

Our deepest condolences to you and the boys. I always enjoyed our chats outside while Helena was tending to your …

Rick, 

Our deepest condolences to you and the boys. I always enjoyed our chats outside while Helena …

Rick, 

Our deepest condolences to you and the boys. I always enjo…

Dear Richard,

Molly and I are so sorry for your and the boys loss of Lena. What a beautiful , intelligent and kind wife…

Dear Richard,

Molly and I are so sorry for your and the boys loss of Lena. What a beautiful , intel…

Dear Richard,

Molly and I are so sorry for your and the boys los…

Helena and I first became friends while on the boys’ DIS Canada trip.  Her laugh was infectious and her heart was gold.…
Helena and I first became friends while on the boys’ DIS Canada trip.  Her laugh was infectious and…
Helena and I first became friends while on the boys’ DIS Canada …

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Participated in

Organizer of

German Marshall Fund of the Us

Favorites

What were Lena's favorite songs or musical artists?
The Rolling Stones, Fleetwood Mac, Stevie Nicks
The Rolling Stones, Fleetwood Mac, Stevie Nicks
The Rolling Stones, Fleetwood Mac, Stevie Nicks
What were Lena's favorite performances to watch?
Opera, Symphony
Opera, Symphony
Opera, Symphony

Timeline

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Born

March 29th, 1968
Pasadena, CA
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Graduated from middle school

1982
Colorado
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Graduated from high school

1986
Colorado

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Cause of death

Cancer

Method of disposition

Cremation

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Helena "Lena" Thompson