Theodore Thomas Lacina

Theodore "Ted" Thomas Lacina, 86 of Centennial, Colorado passed away on the morning of October 24th, 2019 surrounded by his children and grandchildren in Castle Rock, Colorado

Preceding him in death: his wife, Peggy Jean Lacina; parents, Joseph and Elizabeth Lacina, and brother Joseph Lee Lacina.

Ted leaves behind his three children, Thomas Lacina, Teresa Lacina Johnson and Laura Lacina Endsley and husband Donald Endsley; grandchildren; Kevin Fox- Endsley, Christopher Fox- Endsley, Colton Johnson, Kyle Johnson, Kristen Johnson, Kendal Johnson and Ted and Ben Lacina; great grandchildren; Julion Fox- Endsley and Jameson Fox- Endsley. He is also survived by his brother, Frances Lacina and wife JoAnn of Muscle Shoals, Alabama; nephew's, Ted Lacina and wife Diane, Frank Lacina, and Daniel Lacina; niece, Patti Lacina Turner and husband Rob.

Theodore Thomas Lacina was born in Keystone, West Virginia on May 14th, 1933. He was raised in Pittsburg, Kansas. After graduating high school Ted was a Captain in the United States Air Force. While stationed in Texas he met Peggy. They married in December of 1955 and lived in Houston until moving to Colorado in 1969.

Ted and Peggy moved to Colorado with three small children where he remained in the same house for fifty years. His children and grandchildren were the joy of his life, his faith in God and the church never wavered.

Ted graduated from the University of Houston with a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering. He had a passion for playing Golf, Skiing and he loved the outdoors. Ted also leaves behind many life long friends that he respected and loved dearly.

Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Catholic Charities.

Memorial Mass: November 4, 2019 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

St. Thomas More Catholic Church8035 S Quebec StreetEnglewood, CO 80112(303) 770-1155

Graveside Service: November 5, 2019 11:00 am - 11:30 am

Fort Logan National Cemetery3698 South Sheridan BoulevardDenver, CO 80236(303) 761-0117https://www.cem.va.gov/cems/nchp/ftlogan.asp