Denver, Colorado
Long time Denver resident Alexander "Alex" R. Cattanach died at home in Portland, OR on April 29, 2010. He and Wendy, his wife of 40 years, moved to Portland in 2008. Born December 14, 1923 in Chicago, Alex grew into a modest man who loved life, people and the outdoors. He would rather you know...
Read MoreAlex was a positive man. He could see things that were simple and beautiful. He loved his skiing, down hill and cross country. He raised bees for their honey. Without a Dad to model his life after he was the best you could ask for
Bruce Cattanach
May 26, 2025 | Work
My sister, Wendy, had a great marriage of 40 years, an accomplishment to be celebrated. From the day I first met Alex he was so easy and enjoyable to be with - I loved him right away. My time with Alex was during short infrequent visits over the years which are now a string of wonderful memories. Alex, you will always have a special place in my heart and I thank you from my heart for making my sister so happy.
Anne Couchman
June 21, 2010 | Berkeley, CA
My Dad was a great guy and we spent many summers and winters hiking in the high country of Colorado, skiing and sailing. He was always humble about his service in World War II, and had a great tour of duty there, incurring many risks.
I spent many of our times hiking, skiing and fishing with his wife Wendy and she has always been kind to me and made our many adventures that much more pleasant.
I will miss Dad, always.
Gregg Cattanach
June 05, 2010 | Doraville, GA
My condolences to the Cattanach family. Having lost my father just months ago I can understand the monumental loss of losing your father. Glenn is a good friend of mine and I only wish I would have had a chance to meet his father, he sounds like he was an ingredible man that knew how to live. Blessings
Tim Stone
June 03, 2010 | Jackson, MI
I will miss my father. He enjoyed life and made the most of it which is something we all can strive for in our lives.
As a child, he taught me about tools, saws, how to drive a car with a clutch and mechanical things. He was the guy in the neighborhood who would help kids with a broken bike or flat tire and taught us to do the same.
During kite season he would cut extra sticks so we could repair our broken kites without having to buy a new one - just replace the...
Glenn Cattanach
June 03, 2010 | Farmington, MI
The Lanzarini family offer sincere condolences to the Cattanach family.
The news of Alex passing away has saddened us all. He is fondly remembered by the Lanzarini's. Already before he and Wendy visited the family would happily recall the "Americani" and gladly recount the lighter moments of that dramatic time.
And then Alex and Wendy visited, and he became a friend, someone close to their heart. How kind it was of him (of you both Wendy). But by then, Alcide had passed...
Family of Alcide Lanzarini
June 03, 2010 | Bessica TV, Italy
Alex and my father were the best of friends. I remember all the laughter and joy they created between them. When he and his wife Wendy went down the Colorado river with us in a rubber raft, Alex always had a sparkle in his eye and kind encouragement for the city slickers from Brooklyn out in the wild for the first time. Years later,he had that same sparkle when he volunteered at the Natural History Museum - he was so happy to share the place with so many groups of wiggly, giggly children. ...
Kymberly Dakin-Neal
June 02, 2010 | Yarmouth, ME
Dad and I learned to sail together, neither of us having any experience with Sailing. He also taught me trout fishing on the North Platte river in Wyoming and snow skiing at Arapahoe Basin.
However, the most important thing he taught was that you don't need lots of "stuff" or a lot of money to have a full life. He was a great father and will be greatly missed.
Bruce Cattanach Martinsville NJ
May 31, 2010