Richard Laurence Tempest

Richard Laurence Tempest, 55, passed away on March 30, 2025, as he was traveling from Fort Worth, TX back home to Centennial, CO. 

Richard was born on December 1, 1969, in the Philippines to Laurence and Sara Tempest. He was a loving husband, son, father, grandfather, sibling, and friend. He enjoyed his years of work with information technology, most recently with NASDAQ. His hobbies included board games, cards, PC gaming, woodworking, and barbecuing. He had endless love for his family, his dogs and one angry cat. 

Richard is survived by his Wife, Ali Tempest, Mother, Sara “Penny” Tempest, Sister, Terri Scott (Bob), children, Jason Tempest, Matthew Tempest (Krystal), Stefan Alexander, Austin Alexander (Sophie), Daniel Tempest, Anna Helsham (Jake), Jayme Bierer (Nick), and Sara Nimmo, grandchildren, Henry, Athena, Dyllin, Sadie, D.J., Serenity, Jeremiah, Aniyah, Elijah, and Ezra. He is also survived by many bonus children, coworkers, and friends. Richard was preceded in death by his father, Laurence Tempest. 

A memorial service will be held at Parker Bible Church at 10595 Newlin gulch Blvd. Parker, CO 8080134 on Tuesday, April 8th, 2025, at 1pm. There is a reception after the memorial service.  To View the Memorial Service Live click on the link https://www.youtube.com/@ParkerBibleChurch5373  

A viewing service will be held at Ponderosa Valley Funeral Home at 10470 S Progress Way, Parker, CO 80134 on Wednesday, April 9th, 2025, from 5pm-7pm.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to No Kill Colorado, a local non-profit animal shelter, in honor of Richard’s memory. You can find a personalized donation page at this link https://www.facebook.com/donate/644243711831991/?fundraiser_source=external_url

You can also go to NKC’s Facebook page and donate under the Fundraisers tab. There you will find the donation site honoring Richard.  

The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to the Raton Police Department, NASDAQ, Arapahoe Road Baptist Church, and Parker Bible Church for all their help and support. 

Richard will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.