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Roy Conopask Obituary
He was born on April 5, 1943 in Bristol, Connecticut to Linford C. and Helen (Zinkewich) Conopask. He was a Vietnam veteran who received a Purple Heart for injuries sustained in combat. Roy retired from the Fort Carson Fire Department at the rank of Captain.
Roy is survived by his wife of 42 years, Linda; stepdaughter Robin Widmar; sister Joan Osenkowski and her husband Walter of Bristol, Connecticut; three nieces; and several great-nieces and great-nephews.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Roy's name to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or an animal welfare organization of the giver's choice.
Services will be at Dove Witt Family Mortuary 6630 S. US Hwy 85/87, Fountain: Visitation is Monday, April 13, 6:00-8:00 pm; and Memorial Service Tuesday, April 14, at 1:00 pm.
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Pam Stephany
April 15, 2015
Sorry to hear of your loss. I think of you often. You are in my prayers.
April 15, 2015
Linda and Robin you are in our thoughts and prayers. we really enjoyed Roy coming to Kansas to hunt and visit. Hunting will not be the same. He will be missed. Tony, kayla,Braden Rileigh and Toby Korte from Rexford Kansas
Black Forest Auto
April 14, 2015
Linda you are in all of hearts and prayers. Please let us know if we can help you in any way! Love from all of us at Black Forest Auto. We will miss that gentle giant.
Carol Culbertson Wade
April 14, 2015
Linda my sympathies go out to you and Robin. My parents and I lived right across the street from you on Lehmberg Blvd.
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Jim Edwards
April 13, 2015
I worked for/with Roy on the "Axis Crew" ten years ago FOR ten years and appreciated his control and guidance. He has been and will be remembered.JimDoc Edwards
April 12, 2015
Linda, Please accept our sympathy, We enjoyed our time spent with Roy and You thoughout the years and will miss him. Know that if you need our help please let us know. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Robin.
Leo & Joan
Stu Rozema
April 12, 2015
Roy was a great friend, neighbor and coworker. Always there to help anyone. Sorry to hear about your loss, Linda and Robin.
Dave Broden
April 12, 2015
Rest In Peace Brother Roy. I was a Driver / Engineer for Roy at the Crash Station at Fort Carson Fire Dept. in the early 1990's, and I will forever remember those times. I Thank You for your leadership, wisdom and most of all, friendship.
Linda, we are so sorry for your loss, he was truly a good man.
Our Thoughts and Prayers, Dave and Lynn Broden
April 12, 2015
Linda
FOR FIFTEEN YEARS. ROY WAS MY COLLEAGUE AND FRIEND . HE WAS ALWAYS ONE TO BE TRUSTED, AND AN INSPIRATION . MY PRAYER IS FOR SUSTENANCE , STRENGTH AND POWER OF THE CREATOR TO SUSTAIN AND GIVE YOU ASSURANCE FOR THE FUTURE. PAUL EDIE.
Rick&Clyde Ingram
April 12, 2015
Linda. We are so sorry for your loss. We enjoyed Roy whenever we got together. Your are in our thoughts
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