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Michael DePace Obituary

Michael Vincent DePace, May 14, 1951 .. January 13, 2017 died peacefully in his home in Fountain, CO surrounded by his family after a lengthy cancer illness. Michael was the beloved and devoted husband to Mary R. (Pavese) DePace and father to Nicole, Carrianna, and Michael John. He is also survived by his brothers, Bill and Richard, and his sister, Michelle. He is predeceased by his mother Anna (Stone) and his father Michael John. Michael lived for his family and he enjoyed nothing more than being surrounded by his family and friends and enjoying a good meal and a good time in his home.

Michael was the proud proprietor and owner of DePace Siding, LLC and enjoyed driving around Colorado seeing his imprint on the ever-changing cities and sprawling housing developments. He was even more proud to have been able to provide so many an opportunity to excel in their trades and earn a good living for their families. We will always be proud of the work that his hands did for our family and the intelligence and determination that he displayed while keeping his business thriving even through the housing crisis in 2008.

One of his greatest loves was nature and he was an avid fisherman and hunter. He was most happy when his line was dropped in the water and only happier when he watched one of his kids reel in the big one. He spent his vacation time traveling extensively in Colorado setting up hunting camps and chartering deep sea fishing boats on the coasts. Michael instilled in his children a sense of reverence for nature, hard work, and the value of family and friends.

A Celebration of Life will be held on January 28, 2017 from 2- 4pm at the Cheyenne Mountain Resort.

In lieu of gifts please consider making donations in memoriam to The American Liver Foundation www.liverfoundation.orgor to the Dream Foundation www.dreamfoundation.org/monetary-donation.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Gazette on Jan. 22, 2017.

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Amanda D

April 26, 2017

MY deepest sympathies. What a kind man. Because of Mike, I am finding my way back to happiness in life. He was so kind to me and I will never forget what he did for me! I wish peace to his family.

Jim Wydra/Empire Staple

January 27, 2017

Michael was a true and respected friend.May GOD bless and keep you close.

Danielle BMC

January 24, 2017

Our deepest condolences to the DePace family. May your many loving memories bring you comfort.
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Randy Fry

January 23, 2017

My heart is saddened by the news and loss of a friend and mentor. I met mike while I was still in the army, my brothers Pat and Mike Fry were working for Mike Depace doing siding. I went to work part time with them on my days off from the army. After leaving the military Mike offered me a job as a sub contractor. It was a good time for me. Mike and I tried other ventures like selling pogs ( a game for kids) well three or four years later we went up to his loft in his barn and low and behold. Boxes of unsold pog items. Well we gave it a shot.
Mike threw some really good parties. He loved getting all of his friends and family togeter her. I'll alwas appreciate the party he threw when we found out my brother Pat had cancer just so we could get together play music and enjoy Each other.
Anyway Michael Depace I will miss you.

Tim and Bobbie Ebert

January 22, 2017

Mike was one of a kind. His beautiful life and legacy will never be forgotten. Such a huge presence in so many lives. Our deepest sympathy and sorrow felt for Mary, Michael John, Nicole and Carianna. Our prayers are with you. Love, Tim and Bobbie Ebert

Brenda Buckler

January 20, 2017

That was wonderfully written. My sympathy to the entire family, and friends, co-workers as well. Mike touched more lives than he realized and under that gruff voice was a soft teddy bear. There are no words to describe your loss. Mr. Mike, aka Papa will truly be remembered and revered in the hearts of those he loved, as well as those who loved him. Brenda Buckler and Family

Kathi Weiss

January 20, 2017

My deepest sympathy to the whole DePace family. Mike was a good man, loving husband, father, and friend and will be dearly missed.

January 20, 2017

Beautiful tribute, sending love and peace to the entire DePace family. My sincerest of condolences.
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