Denise Coates's obituary , Passed away on October 19, 2025 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Denise Coates

March 30, 1949 - October 19, 2025 (76 years old)

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Denise Coates's obituary , Passed away on October 19, 2025 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

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Denise Coates

March 30, 1949 - October 19, 2025 (76 years old)

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Denise Coates Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Denise Coates of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, who passed away on October 19, 2025, at the age of 76, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Alex Nofal and Rosalie Nofal (Homsey); her husband Richard "Dick" Coates Sr.; and her sisters, Corinne and Laurice.

She is survived by: her children, Lynnette of Cedar Rapids, IA, Paula of Maricopa, AZ., Rich (Rita) of Cedar Rapids, IA. and Dena of Roanoke, VA; and her siblings, Mary, Sue, Gene and Bob. She is also survived by her children, 12 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 26th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Monday, October 27th 2025 at 9:00 AM. A funeral Mass will be held on Monday, October 27th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the St. Matthew Catholic Church (2310 1st Ave NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402).

Memorial donations in Denise's name may be made to Hospice of Mercy.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Cedar Memorial



Sun

Oct 26

Visitation

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home
1221 1st Ave SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404

Mon

Oct 27

Visitation

9:00 AM

St. Matthew Catholic Church
2310 1st Ave NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402

Mon

Oct 27

Funeral Mass

10:00 AM

St. Matthew Catholic Church
2310 1st Ave NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402

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