Diane Muniz

Diane Martha Muniz, 68, of Thornton, Colorado, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, August 24, 2024. Diane was born in Denver on February 6, 1956, to Antonio and Teresa Muniz. She attended kindergarten and 1st grade in Brighton and then went to Rose Hill Elementary, Kearney Junior High and Adams City High School in School District 14 in Commerce City. She graduated from Adams City High School in 1974. She attended CU Boulder then transferred to Metropolitan State College where she graduated with her Bachelor’s degree in education. She later received her Master’s degree from CU Boulder. Diane worked for Adams County School District 14 for more than 20 years, first as a teacher’s aide and then as a long-time bilingual teacher at Hanson Elementary School where she taught kindergarten through second grade. Diane gave her heart to the Lord in 1982 and was baptized at Westminster Assembly of God in 1983. She went on a church mission trip to Jackson, Mississippi, where she helped distribute food and clothing to those in need. She also participated in summer teaching programs in Oaxaca, Mexico, and in southwest Colorado. Diane was a generous person, always giving to others. She was like a second mom to her nephews and niece. She will be greatly missed by her parents, Antonio and Teresa Muniz of Commerce City; sisters Darlene Muniz of Thornton and June (Muniz) Younger of Commerce City; brother-in-law Troy Younger of Commerce City; nephews Stephen Younger of Thornton and Joshua Younger of Commerce City; niece Amy Younger of Commerce City; and, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. She is preceded in death by both sets of grandparents – Donaciano and Rose Flores and Pastor Herculano and Abelina (Sanchez) Muniz.

Diane's Celebration of Life Services have been set for this coming Tuesday, Sept. 10 at Thrive Church, 2720 W 92nd Ave. in Federal Heights. The viewing will be at 10 a.m. with services starting at 11 a.m. Burial will be at Olinger Highland Cemetery, 10201 Grant St., just behind the cemetery's offices at 1 p.m. A reception will be held after burial back at Thrive Church. If you knew Diane or she was your teacher or the teacher of one of your children in Adams 14, we would love for you to join us as we celebrate her life.