GRAND MESA, CO – Noah Tinch, a beloved son, brother, friend, and athlete, passed away unexpectedly on June 12 while fly fishing in Grand Mesa, Colorado. He was 19.
Noah died doing something he loved in a place that held deep personal meaning. As a child, he lived in the Grand Mesa area and developed a lifelong passion for fly fishing there and later with family in Red River Gorge. His connection to nature, and especially the quiet beauty of fishing, was part of his calm and generous spirit.
Those who knew Noah remember him as a bright, kind-hearted young man who radiated compassion. He was a gifted athlete and a natural leader—never loud, but always present. His soccer coach once called him a “Gentle Giant,” a defender not just on the field, but in life. He stood up for others instinctively and offered strength to those who needed it most.
Noah’s parents shared that he told them he loved them often—and they never doubted it. “We loved our son with all of our hearts,” his family said. “He was smart, kind, and good in the truest sense of the word.”
To know the Tinch family is to know warmth, inclusion, and generosity. Noah embodied all of those qualities and more. His life, though short, made a lasting impression on everyone lucky enough to meet him.
A GoFundMe has been launched to support the Tinch family in this difficult time. In addition, the family is establishing the Noah Tinch Legacy Fund, which will honor his commitment to friendship, equity, and compassion.
Noah’s legacy will endure—in the teammates he encouraged, the friends he defended, and the community he uplifted with his quiet strength. His absence is deeply felt, but his impact will never fade.
