In Memory: Marcus Brown

Headshot of Marcus Brown

Memorial services are pending for Marcus Brown, 22, a junior business student, who died Feb. 1, 2021.

Brown enrolled at UCCS in 2017 after his graduation from Falcon High School. He was an international business student who had also studied at the American Business School in Paris.

He is survived by his grandparents, parents and brothers.

Counseling services are available through the UCCS Wellness Center at (719) 255-4444.

His family released the following obituary:


Marcus Anthony Brown
January 31, 1999 – February 1, 2021

It is with broken hearts that the family announces the passing of Marcus Anthony Brown-Ceballos on February 1, 2021. Born on January 31, 1999, he was just 22 years old. He was a Colorado native born in Colorado Springs.

He is survived by his mother, Tamisha Ceballos; fathers, Marc Ceballos and Larry Brown; brothers, Jesse Brown and Colby Ceballos; Grammy Steph, Grandpa Vic, Great Uncle Paul, Grandma Eva, Grandma Ginger, and Great Grandmother Olga. Also, by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, second cousins and by the love of his life, Ashlee Pierce.

The passing of Marcus is a tremendous loss to everyone who knew him. Our loved one, Marcus, suffered a severe seizure that took his life. We will miss his beautiful smile, his kindness, his laughter, his quick wit, and off sense of humor.

He was a full-time student at UCCS and studied at the American Business School of Paris, France.