Wayne Louis Parent

Wayne was born on May 23, 1942 in New Orleans, Louisiana to Wilson and Thelma (Guidry)

Parent. In 1962, Wayne married his wife Annette and they had four daughters that were his

world. Wayne worked for IBM and moved his family to Houston in 1974, then to Longmont,

Colorado in 1978, where he continued to work for IBM before retiring in 2001. Wayne had a

strong faith and was a founding parishioner at Spirit of Peace Catholic Church and later Light of

Christ Ecumenical Catholic Church. Wayne was a friendly and loyal man with Southern charm,

which helped him to make many close friends throughout his lifetime. Wayne’s family and

friends know him for his warm compassionate heart, great advice, and being a lover of debating

politics.

Wayne was preceded in death by his loving wife, Antoinette Miceli Parent, his parents, and his

brother, Craig Parent. Wayne is survived by his sister Brenda (Norbert) White, along with his

four daughters, ten grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren: Dayna and Steve Nixon and

their children Christa and Scott (Lisa). Shari and James Triche and their children Lauren (Arturo)

and Shane. Ronda and Mike Thompson and their children Derek, Alyssa (Jeff), and Travis. Stacy

and Joe Landers and their children Emily (Austin), Elijah, and Elizabeth, as well as numerous

nieces and nephews. Wayne was delighted to welcome his two great-granddaughters into the

world this year, Sophia (daughter of Lauren and Arturo), and Elliana (daughter of Alyssa and

Jeff).

Due to COVID-19, the funeral will be private for Wayne’s family. You will be able to visit his

grave at Mountain View Cemetery in Longmont, Colorado where he will be placed in the

mausoleum with his wife. In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution to the charity of your

choice in Wayne’s name.