Mark Paul LaCedra

Mark LaCedra Obituary

Mark Paul LaCedra
Colorado Springs, Colorado,
Beloved brother and friend; 45

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado -- Mark Paul LaCedra, 45, of Colorado Springs, died Thursday, October 21, 2010, after a courageous battle with cancer during the past nine months.

Born in Lowell, September 23, 1965. Mark has lived in Colorado Springs for the past 20 years, and managed several Art and Framing stores in the Colorado Springs area. Mark had a strong compassion for Art, Photography, and enjoyed Fishing.

Mark will be remembered by his family and friends for his quick -- wit and his spontaneous ability to make people laugh. Mark's family would like to remember him as a loving, generous individual that diligently pursued family unity throughout his life.

Mark is survived by his three sisters, Patricia LaCedra of New Hampshire, Tracy LaCedra and her fiancé, David Brough of Merrimack, NH, and Renée LaCedra-Roberts and her husband, George Roberts of Dracut, MA, and his best friend and lifelong partner, Keith Bricker of Colorado Springs, Also surviving Mark are nephews, Anthony and Nicholas Belluardo; nieces, Victoria and Taylor Roberts; several aunts and uncles and cousins. Mark was preceded in death by his mother, Theresa C. LaCedra, grandparents, Cecile and Ernest Lambert, Lillian and Pasquale LaCedra.

LaCEDRA -- Services were held in Colorado Springs for Family and Friends. In Lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made to the American Cancer Society for Lung Cancer.

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Published by Lowell Sun on Oct. 31, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Mark LaCedra

8 Entries

Peter Kalogaropoulos

December 23, 2024

I am so sad to see this ..Mark you are making the man upstairs laugh...your jokes and your presence will be always remembered..lowell high-school and the voke...it hurts to write this my good friend..May your memory be forever eternal ..your friend Peter [email protected]..

Diane & Nicole Lamprey

November 5, 2010

My deepest sympathy goes to Paul and Flo,we know the pain you are going through. Mark is in heaven with my lil man Noah, please give him hugs and kisses for us Mark. You are both pain free and Mark you now know how much you were loved. My deepest sympathy also goes out to your brother and sisters....my thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Barbara Carroll

November 3, 2010

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2010

Jerry + Louise Mousseau

November 2, 2010

Our sincerest condolences to the LaCedra Families.

Tom Leonard

November 1, 2010

My sympathy to you all. I remember the Lecedra kids from the Robinson school. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Tom Leonard, history teacher.

Shannon Furrer

October 25, 2010

Mark, You always made me laugh and You will be greatly missed by me and everyone at RMCC.

October 23, 2010

Mark was a fabulous neighbor and friend. Our loss is Heavens gain. What touches me is the joy and fortitude he brought. What comforts me are the memories we share. What lasts is love.Jesus loves us and the same loving arms of our Lord that carried him to heaven are the same warm loving arms that will see his loved ones through this difficult time.
Until we meet at Jesus' feet, a neighbor, Frances Farnsworth

Vicki Smith

October 23, 2010

Mark will be greatly missed by me and my family. He was a great neighbor and friend. Our deepest sympathies go to his family. - Vicki

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