Carole Mary Vorpahl

Carole Mary Mattice Vorpahl of Monument, CO peacefully entered eternal life on November 8, 2026, after a courageous battle with ALS. Throughout her illness, she was continuously surrounded by family and those who loved her. For those who knew her they know her endearing spirit has simply moved to a higher level, carrying her warmth, faith, cheerfulness, and love for others that defined her life.

As the beloved matriarch of a large family of siblings, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, she modeled a life of profound grace, faith, and generosity. She lived with a deep faith in God and shared her compassion and love generously with those around her. We take comfort in knowing she is in Heaven with the Lord she loved so deeply.

Born on December 22, 1942, in Hanover, NH and raised in White River Junction, Vermont, Carole considered Vermont to be one of the most beautiful places on earth. Carole married Lendall "Len" Mattice Jr. on August 11, 1962. During their more than three decades of marriage, they built a beautiful life together, raising five children and making their home in Monument, Colorado, in 1985. Len's sudden passing in 1995 was a heartbreaking loss for Carole and their family. On December 3, 2011, Carole found love again when she married Tom Vorpahl, who brought companionship, happiness, and love into the next chapter of her life.

Carole leaves behind a beautiful family who will forever cherish her memory including her loving husband, Tom Vorpahl; her children, Bill Mattice and his wife Kelly, Lisa Aschenbrenner and her husband Mark, Scott Mattice, David Mattice, and Becky Dorsey and her husband Chris; her stepdaughters, Cyndy Purcell and her husband Brian and Christine Vorpahl and her fiancé Kirt.

She was a proud and loving Meme and Mimi to Zach, Mason and his wife Laurel, Sawyer and Edan Mattice; Cole (fiancé Michaela), Shelby (fiancé Travis), Avery and her husband Zach Schrader, and Ashleigh Aschenbrenner (significant other John Noonan); Ford Mattice; Bailey, Alex and Chase Mattice; Josephine and Emilia Dorsey; Zach and Nick Purcell; and Lauren and Jackson Lusk.

Her love extended to another generation through her cherished great-grandchildren, Raegan, Jayden, Peyton and Weston as well as her eagerly awaited great granddaughter, Hazel, who will arrive in December.

Carole is also survived by her sisters, Ann Carnell and her husband Rick, Teresa Amen; brother Gene Byron and his wife Diane; sister-in-law Jane Byron and many beloved nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her first husband, Lendall Mattice Jr.; her parents, Eugene and Hazel Byron; her father-in-law, Lendall Mattice Sr.; her mother-in-law, Eleanor Mattice; her brothers, Kenneth and Barry Byron; her brothers-in-law, Melvin Mattice, Wayne Mattice, and Bill Amen; and her beloved grandchildren Sydney Aschenbrenner and Noah Dorsey.

Vigil services will be held at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Monument, CO on November 15th at 7 pm with a rosary and funeral mass on November 16th beginning at 10:30 am.

Flowers may be delivered directly to St. Peter’s Catholic Church on Friday, November 13, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Saturday, November 14, from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., on Sunday, November 15, from 7 a.m. to noon and from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., or on Monday, November 16, from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may also be made to the ALS Association in Carole’s honor.

Death leaves a heartache no one can heal

Love leaves a memory no one can steal

Special Thanks

Carole’s family would like to extend their deepest gratitude to Dr. Laura Foster and the ALS care team at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus for their compassionate care, guidance and unwavering support throughout her journey with ALS. The family would also like to express their heartfelt appreciation to Compassus Hospice, especially Danielle, for the extraordinary kindness, dignity, and comfort they provided Carole during her final days. Their compassion extended beyond Carole to her entire family, bringing peace and reassurance during some of their most difficult moments. The love and care they showed will never be forgotten.