Our Denver-based Funeral Professionals

Jim Cohen | Stephen J. Cohen | Larry D. Mowery | Gioja Lacy | Jamie Sarche | Susan
Hinchey-Johnson | Dubarry

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  Jim Cohen

I have been a Denver resident for more than 40 years, having moved here when my father, Stephen J. Cohen, took over Feldman Mortuary from my grandfather, Aaron Cohen. I'm proud to continue the heritage of deep respect for Jewish funeral customs and traditions that have always been at the core of our organization. I'm equally proud of my long history of participation in the Denver and Jewish communities, including serving as President of Emanuel Congregation, Denver’s largest Reform synagogue. I also have served as a member of the endowment committee of the Allied Jewish Federation, chair of the Steinberg Leadership Institute of the Anti-Defamation League, board member of the Center for Judaic Studies at the University of Denver, chair of the Jewish Senior Recreation Network and numerous other community organizations.

I received a B.A from the University of Arizona and an M.B.A. from the University of Denver, Daniels College of Business. I have been recognized by the State of Colorado as a Certified Funeral Director since 1995.

Being in this business forces me, on a daily basis, to appreciate and value the love and joy of my family!

I can be reached best by calling the office 24/7: 303-322-7764.

A personal message via email: jim@feldmanmortuary.com

A timely professional (death related) message is best sent to: Director@FeldmanMortuary.com

Stephen J. Cohen

Born in Denver, I entered my father’s funeral services business immediately after graduating from the University of Colorado in 1966. I moved to St. Louis in 1968 and returned to Denver to take over Feldman Mortuary in 1980, after my father Aaron became too ill to continue working. I served as president of Feldman Mortuary for more than 20 years.

My involvement in Denver's Jewish community has included: Jewish Family Service, where I was recognized with the Business Leader of the Year award, as well as with Jewish Community Center, Emanuel Congregation, Allied Jewish Federation, and numerous other volunteer activities within the broader Denver-area community.

Larry D. Mowery, CFD General Manager - Retired

“L’fum tzara agra, according to the effort is the reward.”

As General Manager of Feldman Mortuary, Larry Mowery was a pillar of our organization and community for nearly 30 years. As a youth director, Larry recognized that he was meant to be in the funeral profession and dedicated his career to caring for your loved ones, ensuring every detail of the memorial experience for your family was taken care of.

Touching over 10,000 client-family members and caring for over 9,000 loved ones that were entrusted to our care, Larry became friends with many of the families he served. An active listener, genuine caregiver, a veteran of the United States Air Force, and lover of golf, he was sincerely interested and easy to engage with in conversation, always offering his hearty handshake and big smile every time he saw you.

After nearly 30 years with Feldman Mortuary, Larry retired in June 2020 and is now spending time with his wife Diane, three children, their spouses, and grandchildren; enjoying golf, the outdoors and, we hope, reflecting on the incredible contribution he provided to Feldman Mortuary and the Denver community. 

Maggie McRae, MSP Funeral Director

My path to becoming a funeral director was circuitous  – I always knew I wanted a career that had purpose and served others, but wasn’t sure how to get there. After earning my bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of California, Santa Cruz, and being a Peace Corps Volunteer (Togo, ’11 – ’13) I found myself in Denver with my now-husband and working in the non-profit sector. Though the work was meaningful, it didn’t have that direct impact I wanted.

After shadowing a local funeral home for a day, I felt a deep respect for the compassion, professionalism, and genuine care funeral directors gave to people going through their worst days. I went back to school for my Associates in Mortuary Science and began my career as a funeral director the day after I passed the Mortuary Science national board exam.

It is an honor and a privilege to work with the team at Feldman Mortuary and to serve the Colorado community.

Gioja Lacy, MSP Funeral Director, Notary Public

People ask me how I came to choose the funeral profession—and I find it difficult to answer—it was just meant to be. Once I discovered my calling, I enrolled in school and spent three years pursuing a mortuary science degree. I graduated with a 4.0 in the fall of 2017 and passed my National Board Exams shortly thereafter.

Feldman Mortuary was a natural choice for me because as a firm, it isn’t sales driven—it’s family-oriented and truly involved in the community. People are my passion and I take immense pride in caring for my fellow humans here in Denver, especially during some of their darkest times in life.

When not working, I enjoy cuddling my two love-inspiring dogs, appreciating art of all kinds, singing, reading, eating chocolate, and discussing the mysteries of life with my chosen family.

Madison Kuebler, Funeral Director, Notary Public 

I have been involved in many facets of death care over the last 8 years and am so happy to have found a home at Feldman. I received a B.A from Metropolitan State University of Denver and am a certified Death Doula. I also am heavily involved in the Denver theatre community as a Director and Sound Designer. When I’m not directing funerals or working on a new script I enjoy singing, reading, going on adventures with my dog, Brinkley and seeing theatre and live music.

Working with families in their time of need is a true honor and privilege and I feel grateful that I get to make a positive impact on our community. 

Jamie Sarche, Director of Pre-arranged Funeral Planning

People ask why I would want to work in such a “depressing” business. I tell them, it’s not depressing. It’s a gift. I truly believe it is a gift to help the families Feldman’s serves to carry their pain, if only for a short time. I am honored and grateful for the opportunity to help people through some of their most difficult days.

In my role, I work hard to help people put funeral plans in place long before they need them, when they can make educated decisions unclouded by grief. Once the funeral pre-planning is done, people often lean back in their chairs, take a deep breath, and say, “That was so much easier than I expected.” As a Denver native, I have long and deep connections to Feldman Mortuary and the Cohen family. When my grandparents, Joe and Emma Naiman died, the Cohens and Feldman’s staff guided my family with kindness, caring and compassion.

I am on the board of Jewish Family Service, Kavod Senior Living, and the Jewish Community Relations Council. My husband, Jon, and I have two amazing sons, Alec and Danny. We love to hike, see movies, and play games.

Talking About Death Won't Kill You | Jamie Sarche | ICCFA DEAD Talks

Breaking down the taboos about death | Jamie Sarche | TEDxCrestmoorParkWomen

Death Rituals: Creating Jewish Life | Jamie Sarche | ELI Talks 

To contact me:

Personal email messages and Pre-Arranged Funeral Plan questions: jamie@feldmanmortuary.com

Professional, at-the-time-of-need email message: director@feldmanmortuary.com

Susan Hinchey-Johnson, Director of Community Outreach

I was given the opportunity to become the Director of Community Outreach at Feldman in 2017, a position that gives me the opportunity to build relationships through education and the empathy that comes from my own personal experience with loss.

In January 2015 we lost our 17-year-old son, PJ, to suicide. Being a parent surviving child loss helps me to be absolutely present with people in the wake of their sorrow. And it is truly an honor to walk with people as they find their way through grief. I help foster relationships as well between hospital staff, hospices, retirement communities and nursing homes, engaging with healthcare professionals and caregivers to provide education in Jewish traditions and rituals at the time of death, as well as facilitating open discussions about grief and loss, and practicing self-care.

Not quite a native of Colorado, I’ve lived here for 43 years. My husband Steve and I live in southeast Denver. We are very proud parents of our daughter, Gabrielle, a graduate of CSU and our son PJ, who forever lives in our hearts.

Dubarry, Comfort Specialist

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Sometimes, you just need a dog to pet. As the resident therapy dog, Dubarry has a natural ability to know when a person is emotionally distressed and needing comfort. Friendly and sweet, Dubarry’s gentle companionship is a welcome comfort during funeral planning and bereavement. Instinctually Dubarry senses when he is needed and will do all he can to make you feel better.

Dubarry was trained as a comfort specialist at Canine Companions for Independence and adopted by Feldman Mortuary, Director of Pre-planning Jamie Sarche to provide comfort to our families.