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Tobey Hockridge Obituary

Tobey Russell Hockridge died unexpectedly at home on October 31, 2015 in Colorado Springs, Colorado at the age of 33.

Tobey is survived by his wife Morgan, daughters Payton Rose age 7 and Paige Therese age 3 months of Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Tobey was born on March 28, 1982 in Maine. He graduated from the United States Air Force Academy in 2004. He was most proud of his family and his career in the United States Army Special Forces.

A memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, November 7th at noon at St. Dominic's Catholic Church, 5354 South Highway 85/87 Security, Colorado 80911 with a luncheon to follow.

All are welcome to attend and celebrate Tobey's life.

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

Published by The Gazette on Nov. 5, 2015.

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November 24, 2015

Stu - Cindy, so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Tim & Elizabeth Nevins

Dan Bigelow

November 23, 2015

Stu & Cindy & Family, Celebrate His Life & how he touched everyone's heart. That will make him & all SMILE. Its difficult but for piece of mind, its needed. I KNOW from experience God Bless All.

Tom and Marcia Wilson

November 15, 2015

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We are praying for you and your family during this difficult time.

Susan Westlake

November 13, 2015

Stu and Cindy, I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you both.

Thomas Greco

November 13, 2015

CPT Hockridge was the best commander I ever had. He carefully balanced the needs of his Soldiers and the needs of his mission - he always met his mission. He deeply cared for his troops and always looked out for them, always giving any trooper the benifit of the doubt. He was very well respected and loved and always will be. He placed doing what was right ahead of being popular / a true leader.

He loved his girls with all he had, always talking about them. He was always talking about how wonderful they'll turn out and that they would just take his breath away about the small things they would do. He was honored to have been their dad.

November 13, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Ed & Dianne Harrington

Dolores Shank-Maheux

November 12, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

November 12, 2015

May God speed you home. You will be missed. Keep watch over us from above. -Chris Coffman

Eric Laake

November 12, 2015

Tobey,
You were the most loyal friend a person could ever want and the most courageous. You and your family are in my prayers. God speed.

Cory Collamore

November 12, 2015

Tobey was a great man
The best friend to us we will miss you so much, words can not express how much of a wonderful amazing person and friend He was a great guy . I am blessed to of had the honor of knowing someone as amazing as him..

November 12, 2015

Stu and Cindy, so very very sorry for your loss. What an accomplished young man. Proud parents for sure. Thank you so much for Tobey's service to our county. Our thoughts and prayers are with both of you. Andy & Melodie Ahles

Colby Sullins

November 12, 2015

Tobey was an amazing guy, one of our best, and I always felt honored to remember him as a friend. Here's a toast....

Although Tobey and I have not kept in touch since we left the Academy, I realize that owe Tobey a lot, more than I understood until I saw that he had passed away. My prayers are with Morgan and the girls, and the rest of Tobey's family.

Paula Mansfield

November 12, 2015

Stu and Cindy, May your wonderful memories of Tobey help to ease your loss somehow. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Francine McEwen

November 12, 2015

Susan and I are so sorry for your loss of your wonderful Son Toby. You are forever in our thoughts. , Francine & Susan

Mike & Brenda Blair

November 12, 2015

To the Hockridge family,
We are so sorry to hear of Cpt. Hockridge's passing. God truly has one strong man by his side. Rest in peace, and God Bless you Cpt. Hockridge.

Sarah Blackman

November 11, 2015

Our lives are all the better for having known and loved Tobey. He meant so much to me, and shaped so much of who I am, and I am grateful for the time we shared, though our chosen paths diverged. From the day we met I thought of him as an angel with invisible wings, and my heart aches to know he is truly an angel now.

A magnet he bought me years ago is still on my fridge, and it sums up what he would wish for us all during this difficult time: Go confidently in the direction of your dreams! Live the life you've imagined.

I am so sorry for the loss of such an outstanding man.

Susan Sedgwick

November 11, 2015

Tobey was a great friend and classmate. My heart goes out to you for your loss and will be in my prayers. Here's a toast...

Carole Lees Whitaker

November 11, 2015

I was so sorry to hear the news about Tobey. What an accomplished young man - it's easy to see what inspired so much pride. Wishing you comfort in the love of family and friends during this sad time.

Sue Gosselin

November 11, 2015

Stu & Cindy so sorry for your loss no words that I can say will remove your pain, many hugs to the both of you ....Sincerely

November 11, 2015

Cindy and Stu, so sorry to hear of the passing of Tobey. I know how proud you both were of him and his accomplishments. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and the family.
Donna and Rick Bergeron

November 11, 2015

Another great man taken too soon!! Thank you for you ever giving service, Proud Military Mom!

November 11, 2015

Stu and Cindy
I was floored to read this. I know how proud his family was.
I am so sorry about.
Shirley A.

Donna and David Lancaster

November 11, 2015

Stu and Cindy I am so sorry to hear about Tobey's passing. I enjoyed being part of his life caring for him growing up. Keep the memories close to your heart.

John Matchett

November 11, 2015

Tobey was a good friend and classmate. Morgan, Payton, Paige, and family, I am so sorry. Tobey and I lost contact after we graduated squadron 34 together at USAFA. He greatly supported my growth as a young Catholic and encouraged me daily through academy stress. I truly value his friendship and positive influence in my life. He will be greatly missed. Here is one more roll for my Army brother.

Carol Malmsten

November 11, 2015

Cindy & Stu, So sorry to hear of your sons passing. Knowing you both personally you raised a beautiful and well respected son. May the wonderful memories you have help you both through this most difficult time. Prayers to you and your family.

November 11, 2015

Stu and Cindy, It was such a shock to read of Tobey's passing. He was such an amazing young man. I so enjoyed him at the Video Store. He was an awesome employee and friend. I am so sorry for your loss. Words cannot express how hard the time ahead will be for the both of you, but by reading all the testamonies, I was not the only one who saw how special he was. My prayers go out to you both and know that he is in my thoughts, especially today of all days. Most sincerely, Laura Hatfield, Beale Video.

Anne Chapdelaine

November 11, 2015

I am very sorry for your loss. Tobey was a great friend and support for my daughter, Theresa, at the Academy. I always enjoyed spending time with Tobey. He was a caring, loving man. Prayers to all his family and friends.

Tyson Herrin Carter

November 11, 2015

To Stu & Cindy,
I'm so Sorry for your loss of Tobey Hockridge

Jim Stevens

November 11, 2015

Cindy and Stu, I am so sorry for your lose. I remember how proud you were of him when he was accepted to the Academy. My thoughts are with you.

November 11, 2015

Our prayers are with you.

November 10, 2015

Stu and Cindy - You will be forever proud of the wonderful son you have raised. He is an inspiration and an accomplished gentleman who has touched many lives, in many ways. May his love for you carry you through this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers remain with you. Love ya!

Bruce & Beth Stetson

November 10, 2015

To the Hockridge/Knight/Maheu families, Please know you have all been in our thoughts & prayers. Cherish all the beautiful memories that you may have. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Bev Delaware

November 10, 2015

May peace find it's way to you Stu & Cindy. This light is for your "ANGEL" Sending healing prayer's Love You Both

Dorene Comstock-Sikora

November 10, 2015

My condolences. Until you meet again, may the Lord bless you & keep you in the palm of His hand.

patricia Stoddard

November 10, 2015

My prayers go out to family and friends. God bless everyone.

Tom and Jennifer Williams

November 10, 2015

We knew Tobey at Fort Benning in 2009 during the Captain's Career Course. I'll always remember his smile - it was the best! Always quick to smile and laugh, that's what we remember of him. We're so sorry for your loss.

Tom,Wanda,Conor McLaughlin

November 10, 2015

We are so very sorry for your loss. You both have been in our thoughts each and every day. Sending Thoughts and Prayers. Love, Tom, Wanda and Conor

Nancy Butler

November 10, 2015

My sincerest condolences on the loss of your son. We do not know each other, but you obviously raised an incredible young man who was courageous, strong and most honorable. I hope your pride can ease some of the pain your heart is feeling. God bless you.

Patricia Knight

November 10, 2015

Keeping you both in my prayers
Tobey was the most amazing man
Hold him tight in your heart

November 10, 2015

Cindy and Stu, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Hopefully your beautiful memories of Tobey will give you strength and peace in the days ahead.
Most sincerely,
Elaine and Brian Hockridge

Lisa McLaughlin Goodwin

November 10, 2015

Stu and Cindy, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your whole family at this extremely difficult time.

Kathy COLWELL

November 10, 2015

Stu & Cindy, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Hold near and dear all the wonderful memories you have of your wonderful son.

Ruth Holst

November 10, 2015

Cindy & Stu
Not a day goes by that we have not had Tobey on our mind. He was a wonderful young man with so much excitement in his life. Tobey served our country so proudly. We are forever thankful that he was a good friend to our daughter. He has now gained his angel wings and will be watching over all of us. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. Love
Scott & Ruth Holst

Andre Bolduc

November 10, 2015

Cindy so sorry for your loss

Holly McCafferty

November 10, 2015

Stu & Cindy - you have not been far from our thoughts. Love you both - Holly & Tim

November 10, 2015

Stu & Cindy,
Our thoughts, and prayers, are with you both as you go through this difficult time. Tobey is now free to fly as high as his wings will carry him. We hope you both take comfort in the fact he loved the Lord and now he is his co-pilot. Love, Pete & Jodie Crocker

Lynn McK.-Crocker

November 10, 2015

So very sorry for your loss Stu and Cindy...although I hadn't seen him since he was a little boy when Lee and Cindy were married..he was a sweety..

Kim Hockridge

November 10, 2015

Dear Stu & Cindy
Grief and be so hard, may memories of Tobey , his wonderful smile, family, and friends help you through this time.
He will be missed.

Thinking of you both,

Love Bruce & Kim

Lillian Lovett

November 10, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with you, Stu and Cindy, Tobey was a special son, we all have fond memories of him, Love and God Bless you, Aunt Lil

janet tinker

November 10, 2015

Tobey certainly earned his angel wings. Thinking of you, Cindy & Stu and your family as you celebrate the amazing person he was. Sending much love and light.

Cath Hockridge

November 10, 2015

A wonderful man, son, nephew, grandson, cousin, friend and dad. Tobey was wonderful in so many ways to so many people. Stu and Cindy our hearts and prayers are with you.
Brian and Cath Hockridge

Kristina Flora-Herrin

November 10, 2015

May God Grant You Peace.

Kristina Flora-Herrin

November 10, 2015

Our deepest condolences go out to the Hockridge family. Tobey was a very special part of my life and my son Nicholas' life while living in Ft. Bragg/Pope AFB. He was a mentor and an inspiration to my son, who still today uses his bible given to him by Tobey that still bears his name on the inside cover. He will always be a treasured part of our lives and the mark he left on us will never be forgotten. May God grant you the peaceful eternity you deserve. Love always.

Cyndi Gallo

November 10, 2015

Stu and Cindy, I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Randi (French) Goodwin

November 10, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with you Stu and Cindy. Tobey was such a sweet guy, and I will never forget him.

Bev Delaware

November 10, 2015

Tobey you are truly an Angel, You have earn your wings! You will be forever missed!! xoxo lOVE YOU FOR ever!!

Mallory and Nathan Leighton

November 10, 2015

We are thinking of you, Stu and Cindy, during this difficult time. Tobey will forever be your angel. Xo
Mal and Nate

Kathy, Joe & Samantha Miccile

November 10, 2015

Cindy and Stu our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. We love you...

Jim & Wendy Gilpatrick

November 10, 2015

Our heartfelt love and prayers go out to you Stu & Cindy. You have a very special guardian angel looking out for you. We love you, Jim & Wendy

November 10, 2015

Tobey you are our special angel. You have earned your wings. We love you Mom and Dad.

Timmy Paone

November 8, 2015

I'm sorry to hear of what happened. I knew Tobey from work, and I remember working with him down at the battalion 3 shop. Rest in peace brother, you will be missed.

Andrade Family

November 7, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Patricia Gonzalez

November 7, 2015

I'm so sorry for your loss you and your family are in my prayers.

T B

November 7, 2015

I am deeply sorry for your loss. May the God of comfort give you the needed strength during this difficult time. Psalms 83:18.

Luther Family

November 6, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Glenys Sayward

November 5, 2015

Sending thoughts of support and comfort as you gather to express your love for Tobey. I am so sorry for your loss.

November 5, 2015

Words cannot explain our grief and sadness for all - sending love and prayers Lori & Art -- MA Cousins

Vickie Staack

November 5, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Tobey rest in peace.

Debra Siemen

November 5, 2015

Our thoughts & prayers go out to his family. May he rest in peace! We love you.

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