Cover photo for Matthew Edward Durnford's Obituary
1996 Matt 2024

Matthew Edward Durnford

November 27, 1996 — June 3, 2024

Matthew Edward Durnford, age 27, entered eternal rest in Thornton CO, June 3,2024. He was a graduate of Holy Family High School, Broomfield Co and received a scholarship to attend Benedictine College, Atchison KS.

Matt pursued many interests and excelled at everything he did. Sports were an integral part of his life growing up, playing football, basketball and baseball. He was a great teammate and encouraged others to join him in his endeavors. He enjoyed travelling and experienced joy in the many places that he visited throughout the world. Matt also enjoyed the great outdoors where he liked to hunt, fish, hike and camp. He had many plans for future adventures in Colorado. He had many pets over his life and enjoyed his time with them showing great care and compassion towards all creatures.

Matt was passionate about our country and was very patriotic. He supported our second amendment through his efforts and work. Matt was employed at Mile High Shooting and Accessories. He found fulfillment in his work and was regularly promoted to positions of greater responsibility. He was an avid shooter and excelled in competitive events.

Matt is survived by his parents, Cindy & Ed Durnford and one brother Michael. His grandparents, Edie Durnford-Oliver, Kent and Doris Gaibler. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins. He is the uncle to Jeremiah and Luke Durnford. He was preceded in death by his sister, Elizabeth Diane Durnford and grand-father Jerry Durnford.

Services will be held at 11am, Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Northglenn CO on Monday June 10, 2024. Reception will follow immediately with internment at Mt Olivet Cemetery in Wheatridge CO.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made in his name to Holy Family HS or Benedictine College or the Second Amendment Foundation (SAF)

https://www.holyfamilyhs.com/giving/ways-to-give

https://www.benedictine.edu/give/index

https://saf.org/individual/
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Matthew Edward Durnford, please visit our flower store.

Service Schedule

Past Services

Recitation of the Rosary

Sunday, June 9, 2024

5:00 - 5:30 pm (Mountain time)

Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church

11385 Grant Dr, Northglenn, CO 80233

Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. Standard text messaging rates apply.

Visitation

Sunday, June 9, 2024

5:30 - 7:00 pm (Mountain time)

Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church

11385 Grant Dr, Northglenn, CO 80233

Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. Standard text messaging rates apply.

Funeral Mass

Monday, June 10, 2024

11:00am - 12:00 pm (Mountain time)

Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church

11385 Grant Dr, Northglenn, CO 80233

Livestream

Click to watch

Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. Standard text messaging rates apply.

Reception

Monday, June 10, 2024

12:00 - 2:00 pm (Mountain time)

Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church

11385 Grant Dr, Northglenn, CO 80233

Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. Standard text messaging rates apply.

Guestbook

Visits: 2378

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the
Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

Send Flowers

Send Flowers

Plant A Tree

Plant A Tree