Mark Aaron Richardson, 55, died May 23, 2025 in the Mountains He loved and grew up in. He was born in La Jara, Colorado. July 4, 1969 to Norman (Connie) Richardson and Laura Elizabeth "Liz" Richardson.

He was the youngest of five siblings. Sharon (Tim) Crowther, Steven Richardson, Brenda Richardson, Wade (Maria) Richardson.

Mark married Karen (Malouff) Richardson, March 16, 1996. Their 29 years of marriage, (30 years) together. They shared adventures, did numerous projects, traveled, worked together, raised their family and lived.

Mark had four children Elizabeth "Joy", James Joseph, Kristen Erin (Cody Bradshaw), Owen Michael Richardson. Plus all our adopted kids, he loved you all. He was "Papa" to grandson Jace Joseph Bradshaw. He had 10 nieces, 12 nephews, 5 great-nephews and 3 great nieces.

During his lifetime he worked as an outfitter, police officer, mechanic, carpenter, handyman, bartender, and chef.

Mark Loved his family and friends, enjoyed being outdoors hunting, fishing, camping, cooking, coaching and when he could not get to the great outdoors, he was an avid reader, enjoyed wood working, playing computer games (Pirate storm), keeping up with family/friends and traveling to new and favorite places.

He is preceded in death by his mother Liz Richardson and cousin Greg Richardson, Tim Wittney along with other aunts and uncles.

We all will miss him greatly. He chose cremation and a Life Celebration potluck and BBQ, which we will hold on his birthday July 4th 2025 from Noon -4pm at Red Bear Haus, 38 Forest Service Rd 250 Antonito, CO 81120. With fireworks in Sanford after dark if weather and fire ban permit.

Rogers Family Mortuary is in care of his arrangements. To leave online condolences, tributes and words of comfort for Mark's family please visit www.RogersFunerals.com.