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Leroy Marques Obituary

Leroy Daniel Marques, age 62, a lifelong resident of Colorado Springs, Colorado passed away on August 1, 2010 at Pikes Peak Hospice in Colorado Springs. Leroy was born on August 17, 1947 in Colorado Springs to the late Daniel and Sorida Martinez Marques. He was an accomplished artist, jeweler and silversmith who's craftsmanship was unsurpassed. He was also an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing and hiking. Leroy is survived by his wife, Marie, and by his children, Amy Moralta, Stacey Marques and Daniel Marques, Jr. He is also survived by his siblings, Annabelle (Bobby) Dougherty, Annamae (Bill) Butler and Wilford Marques and by numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Julie Marques, and by siblings Lorraine Marques, Daniel Marques and Joseph Marques. Graveside services and inurnment will be at 11:00 AM on Friday, September 3, 2010 at Evergreen Cemetery in Colorado Springs. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Diabetes Association, 2480 W. 26th Avenue, Suite 120B, Denver, CO 80211.

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Published by The Gazette on Sep. 1, 2010.

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Carl Marques

May 26, 2024

OMG this is Carl Marques. Danny Marques son from Nashville TN. I just saw On line where Leroy passed. I lost all the Phone numbers I had. Will someone in the family please email me with contact info at doggiehobo69@ gmail.com

Annabell Dougherty

August 27, 2021

Dear Brother it's been 11 years and it seems like yesterday, my beautiful Lisa is with you now and my heart aches everyday, I love and miss you both, Love you

Anna bell Dougherty

February 28, 2019

My dear brother, I miss you so much, I know we will be together again in Heaven, may you light up the sky with your beautiful Art Love your little sis AnnaBell

March 13, 2015

I think about you everyday, I miss you and Love you so much your little sis, Anna Bell

Peter Patino

March 12, 2015

Leroy was a great person. Our daughters grew up together.

September 7, 2013

I miss you so much brother, I know you are with JESUS, we will see you again. love your sis AnnaBell

October 5, 2012

I love you brother and miss you so much, I will see you again in Heaven. GOD is good.

Diana Atencio

September 13, 2010

I'm so sorry to have missed my cousins funeral. I didn't know anything about it until after.
What a great loss.

Diana Atencio

Angie Quintero

September 11, 2010

Leroy and his girls were so much a part of our life! I will always remember when he drew a bird and sat there and guided me through as I drew it.The burning of sage will always remind me of him:-) We miss you and love you Leroy!!

Danny and Dad

Elizabeth Quintero

September 6, 2010

Leroy, Julie and Stacey :)

Elizabeth Quintero

September 5, 2010

Sharon Maldonado

September 4, 2010

TO the Marques Family...our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Leroy was always a very kind person and known to the Maldonado family..With deep sympathy to your family. He is with our "Lord Jesus Christ now "

September 1, 2010

In loving memory of a wonderful Primo Y Amigo. We will Love you and will miss you always. You will always live on in the hearts of so many people who's lifes you have touched. Rest in Peace primo. May God Bless The Marques Family in this time of sorrow. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Love Always Phillip (Junior) and Pauline Salazar and Family

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