Anthony E. Mattie

ANTHONY E. MATTIE

Anthony E. Mattie, 73, of Denver, Colorado, passed away peacefully at his home on August 29, 2025, following a brief illness with cancer.

Born on July 10, 1952, in Trinidad, Colorado, Anthony was the son of Ernest and Clara (Garbo) Mattie. He attended Primero High School in Weston, Colorado, where he served as Senior Class President and met his future wife, Lucille (Ringo) Mattie. After graduating, he earned a degree in Behavioral Sciences from Southern Colorado State College in Pueblo, Colorado, in 1974.

Anthony and Lucille married on August 23, 1975, and recently marked their 50th wedding anniversary together.

In 1977, Anthony began his career with the Colorado State Patrol, dedicating himself to distinguished service until his retirement in 2006.

Throughout his tenure, he received numerous accolades, most notably, two Valor Awards, the Colorado State Patrol's highest award given for heroic action and conspicuous valor above and beyond the call of duty. Upon retiring from the CSP, Anthony continued his work in law enforcement with the Las Animas County Sheriff's Office as courthouse security, as well as with the Las Animas County Treasurer's Office. Anthony was committed to public service, having served on the Trinidad School District #1 School Board and the Trinidad City Council, where he held the position of Mayor Pro Tempore during his tenure. He also actively participated in Holy Trinity Parish, contributing as a member of the Parish Council.

After relocating to Denver in 2020, Anthony continued his civic engagement as a member of the Community Advisory Committee and the Bungalow's Issues Committee in his new community. He was a member of St. Gianna Beretta Molla Catholic Parish, where he served as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion and an usher. He was also a member of St. Vincent de Paul at St. Gianna Beretta Molla Parish. Most recently, Anthony served on the Board of Directors for Friends of Historical Trinidad.

He is survived by his wife, Lucille Mattie; daughter, Regina Mattie and her husband, Nick Austin; son, Danny Mattie and his wife, Laura Mattie; daughter, Michelle Jenkins and her husband, Jason Jenkins; and four grandchildren: Caden Jenkins, Liam Jenkins, Willa Mattie, and Samantha Mattie.

Recitation of the Rosary will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, September 15, 2025, at Mt. Olivet Mortuary Chapel, followed by a Funeral Mass at 11:30 am. Mt Olivet Mortuary Chapel is located at 12801 W. 44th Ave., Wheat Ridge, CO 80033.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the My Dwelling Campaign at St. Gianna Beretta Molla Catholic Church or to St. Vincent de Paul at St. Gianna Beretta Molla Catholic Church at 6890 Argonne St., Suite B, Denver, CO 80249.