BRIGHTON, Colo. — Michael Thomas Ochs, 72, passed away unexpectedly on Nov. 26, in a car accident. Born Dec. 19, 1941, in Wichita, he was the son of Martin and Dorothy (Murphy) Ochs.Michael moved from Hoisington to Denver, Colo. after trying his hand at farming. When he moved to Denver, he took up an apprenticeship for iron work.