Obituary

Mark Gerard Forgue, 64, of Windsor, Colorado was called home to our Lord on Sunday, September 15, 2024, at Anschutz Medical Center in Aurora, Colorado following complications from a double lung transplant.

Mark was born January 8, 1960, in Detroit, Michigan to parents Richard and Jean (Steinmetz) Forgue. He graduated from Bishop Gallagher High School in 1978. He went on to study fire science in hopes of following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather, who were both Detroit firefighters. Ultimately, he shifted his focus to law enforcement and began his career as a police officer with the Houston Police Department where he served as a patrol officer from 1981-1985.

Mark met the love of his life Audrey (Ozambela) Forgue in 1980 and the two were married in Panama City, Florida in 1982. In 1985, the couple moved to Greeley Colorado, where Mark accepted a position with the Greeley Police Department and served for 34 years. During his time with GPD, Mark served in various positions including patrol officer, D.A.R.E. instructor, Field Training Officer, Gang Task Force, SWAT Team, Neighborhood Action Team, and Weld County Santa Cops President, before retiring in 2019 and moving to Windsor in 2021.

Mark was a dedicated family man and devoted friend. He lived his life in service of his community and of those he loved. He was a long-time member of St. Peter Catholic Church and a third-degree member of the Knights of Columbus. He served on the parish Finance Council, attended World Youth Day 2000 as a youth chaperon, took part in mission trips to the Granja Hogar orphanage in Chihuahua, Mexico and was a graduate of the Archdiocese of Denver Catholic Biblical School. He was an avid outdoorsman and marksman, taking his family on many camping trips. He enjoyed Fall black powder hunting up the Poudre Canyon, fishing solo on his belly boat or weeklong canoe trips to the Boundary Waters with friends. He was a skilled marksman, both professionally as a sniper, and as a hobbyist in his free time. He fostered long lasting friendships, always making time for catching up, coffee, debates, or a laugh. He leaves a lasting legacy of love, loyalty, friendship and commitment to his faith, and he will be greatly missed.

Mark is survived by his wife, Audrey Forgue, his daughters Jessica (Andy) Mithun and Valerie (Joe) Becker, his grandchildren Jackson, Nora and Adam Becker, his sister Rene (Jim) Rosni, his brother Keith (Jasmin) Forgue, and many loving nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by Jean Marie Steinmetz (mother), Richard Leonard Forgue (father), Karen Owens (sister), and Deirdre Forgue (daughter).

Visitation and Rosary Wednesday, September 25th at St. Peter’s from 6:30pm-8:00pm with a rosary beginning at 7pm.

Mass of Christian Burial Thursday, September 26, at 9:30am at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Greeley, CO.

Graveside service and interment following mass at Linn Grove Cemetery in Greeley, CO followed by a luncheon gathering back at St. Peter’s.