Obituary of Stuart Lee Linas

Stuart Linas, MD, beloved husband, father, grandfather, physician, mentor, and friend, died on Monday, January 19^th 2026, leaving a legacy that spans family, medicine, and generations of physicians shaped by his wisdom and generosity.

Stuart was the devoted husband of Trudi, his partner for 57 years in all things that mattered. He was a proud and loving father to Ben, Keri, and Beth and a deeply adoring grandfather to Ava, Eloise, Violet, Sasha, Casper, and Orly, who brought him endless joy and whose lives will always carry his quiet strength.

The Rocky Mountain Professor of Renal Research at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, Stuart was a towering figure in academic medicine—not because he sought the spotlight, but because his intellect, integrity, and steadiness naturally drew people to him. He served with distinction as Treasurer of the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM), helping to guide one of medicine’s most important institutions with the same calm rigor he brought to his science and leadership.

Stuart was a mentor to hundreds of physicians, many of whom now lead clinical services, research laboratories, and mentoring programs across the world. He generated influence not by ambition, but through thoughtful questions, careful listening, and his unwavering belief in the people he guided. He taught medicine, but more importantly, he taught how to be a physician.

To his friends and colleagues, Stuart was a steady presence—a rock in the middle of turbulence and a light in the dark when clarity was hard to find. He had a gift for offering wisdom that was both simple and unforgettable. One of his favorites—“Open your eyes before your mouth”—was vintage Stu: practical and gently disarming, delivered with a knowing smile.

Stuart Linas lived a life of purpose, service, and quiet excellence. His legacy lives on in the family he cherished, the trainees he shaped, the institutions he strengthened, and the countless patients he helped by his work. May his memory always be a blessing to the people of Israel and to the entire world. Zichrono Livracha 

Denver:

• Memorial service Friday, January 23^rd 10:00 am, Temple Emanuel of Denver, 51 Grape Street, Denver, CO 80220, Livestream on the Feldman Mortuary YouTube channel.
• Shiva at the Linas home - 4546 Montview Blvd.

Friday, January 23rd 2:00 pm gathering with shiva minyan at 4:00 pm

Saturday, January 24th shabbat gathering 2:00 pm with Shiva minyan at 6:00 pm

Baltimore [NOTE DATE CHANGE DUE TO PENDING STORM]:

• Memorial Service, Sunday, February 1, 10:30 am, Levinson Funeral Home, 8900 Reisterstown Rd, Pikesville, MD 21208
• Shiva at the Gamerman home – 402 Upland Road, Pikesville, MD, 21208

Memorial contributions may be made to the Stuart Linas Lectureship at the University of CO School of Medicine or The Denver Hospice. 

Instructions for making a memorial contribution.

1. Go to CU Anschutz online giving platform

https://www.givecampus.com/campaigns/47715/donations/new?a=1a

2. Select gift amount and in the gift designation area, make your selection of ‘write in where you would like to direct your gift’.  Type over the light grey text that says, Type in the fund you would like, with D-0060412 Stuart Linas Lectureship.

3. Finish by providing credit card information and submit.

Please contact Marti Laule for directions on how to send a check or wire funds. Thank you. 

Marti Laule, MHA

Senior Director of Development, Faculty Relations

Office of Advancement

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

E: marti.laule@cuanschutz.edu

W: www.cuanschutz.edu/offices/advancement