Richard Henry Paradis

Richard Henry Paradis, age 80 of Colorado Springs, CO, passed away on October 3, 2026. Rich was born on January 2, 1946, in Marshall, MN to Marvin and Agnes (Regnier) Paradis. Rich went to high school at Central Catholic High and graduated in 1964. After completing the management training program with the F.W. Woolworth Company and becoming a General Manager, he served 20 years until December of 1980. In 1981 Rich founded R. H. Paradis & Associates, a financial services company which continues today as Heritage Capital Concepts. Rich served on the Hartford Life Insurance Company Leadership Council and received many industry awards. Rich retired from financial planning in 2018.

Rich was a lifelong teacher. His approach to financial planning was teaching, and more so counseling. He was always there when a friend sought guidance or just needed an ear to listen. His generosity with his time and wisdom touched many lives.

Rich met the love of his life, Jane, on a blind date on April Fool’s Day 1964. They married in August 1967 and together raised their son, Steven. Rich had a lifelong passion for woodworking. He restored and built many pieces of furniture. Along with woodworking, Rich was skilled at home remodeling. There was not a project he wouldn’t take on. In retirement Rich & Jane travelled extensively with their fifth-wheel camper and wintered in Texas for 6 years.

Rich was active in his church community. He was the on the Board of Directors with Ascension Lutheran Church for many years and served in multiple roles.

Rich was preceded in death by his father, Marvin, and his mother, Agnes (Regnier) Paradis. Rich is survived by his wife, Jane (Ockwig), his son, Steven, and his daughter-in-law, Jenny, his brother, Robert (Marge) Paradis, and sister, Rosalie (Kenneth) Hochstatter and many nieces and nephews.

Memorial contributions can be made to Ascension Lutheran Church.

Memorial service to be held at Ascension Lutheran Church 2505 N. Circle Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80909 at 10:30am on October 22, 2026. Reception to follow.