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Ronald S. Fontenot Sr. was born on April 16, 1951 to Mrs. Willie Faye Fontenot and Rev. Albert E. Fontenot Sr. in Chicago, Illinois, and gave his life to Christ at a young age. As a child he enjoyed playing with his older brother Albert Jr., and as a young student he attended Blessed Sacrament School where he excelled in his classes. As a 7th grader in 1963, he was one of the Top Ten …

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Update from June 22, 2025

Colorado Futuretek's Lynn Jackson and several student tutors from their SilverTek's program created a video about Ron's impact on their lives, and his legacy.

Watch the video at https://vimeo.com/1095448799

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Born

April 16th, 1951
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Passed away

May 30th, 2025
Denver, CO

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Cause of death

Cancer

Method of disposition

Burial

Final resting place

Fairmount Cemetery

430 South Quebec Street, Denver, CO 80247
Harris Funeral Directors
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Ronald Fontenot, Sr.