Cheng Daniel Hsieh passed away unexpectedly at his home in Penrose, Colorado on March 20, 2026 at the age of 63.
Cheng was born in Tainan, Taiwan on April 24, 1962 to John and Susie Hsieh. He nearly died as an infant, but the Lord healed him miraculously, and he began attending a Methodist school down the street. He was the oldest of two, and immigrated to the United States with his younger sister, Linda, when he was 6 years old. Their travels to the States brought them through Japan, Hawaii, California, then finally by train to Colorado Springs, Colorado.
He was a natural tinkerer and self-starter from a young age. He had a paper route by age 10 and began learning how to fix cars as a young man at his parent’s gas stations. Cheng was also a very talented musician. He played the trumpet, guitar, and performed vocals. If you were around Cheng, you were always exposed to good music.
He married his college sweetheart, Wendy Doxey in 1989, and they began their life together in Manitou. He worked for UPS as a delivery man for several years and worked his way up. Then he began his career with a company called Teamshare in the early 2000s. It gave him the opportunity to travel the world for work, and he found great joy in newfound foods and culture. He switched careers in his mid-forties working for government contractors, and did so up until the day of his passing. He was also an adjunct professor at Colorado Technical University and served on the board during his time there.
Cheng’s life was a testament to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. His faith was not a private matter but a vibrant, daily walk. Whether through his disciplined daily Bible studies or his eager conversations about what the Lord was teaching him, he made the light of Christ evident to everyone he met. Cheng was a devoted father who took immense pride in his three girls—Chelsea, Ashley, and Emily—and a doting Grandpa to five grandchildren: Annaliese, Henry, Harleen, Theo, and Amelia.
He is survived by his wife Wendy, daughters, grandchildren, his sister Linda, and his mother Susie. He will be dearly missed, and his memory and legacy of faith will live on in the family and friends he loved.
A visitation will be held at 12:00 p.m. noon, followed by a funeral service at 1:00 p.m., on Monday, March 30, 2026, at the Shrine of Remembrance, 1730 E. Fountain Boulevard, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80910.
Cheng will DEEPLY be missed (tears). My heart is very sad. He was a great mentor professionally and personally. I will remember his AMAZING spirit and work ethics. My heart and prayers are with his wife, children and grandchildren. May his legacy live on through his Family & Friends.
~To Be Absent From The Body, Is To Be Present With The Lord~ (2 Corinthians 5:8 NKJV)
God Bless
Ms. Christy (Co-Worker)
Amen! I’m so sorry that I don’t know all of you, but our family appreciates your kind words of encouragement. I know we will see Cheng again,
But it is terribly difficult right now. Thanks again 💔
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
The Bible gives us real comfort and hope. At John 5:28,29 Jehovah promises a resurrection, when we can see our loved ones again. And Revelation 21:4 we are assured that soon ” death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore.”
May these promises from Jehovah God give you strength and peace.
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Cheng. My thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time.
Cheng was a former colleague and mentor, but most of all he was a friend. We would have lunch every so often, and catch up on work-related issues and life. He was steadfast in his beliefs, honest and kind with his adivce, and always had words of encouragement for me. He was an inspiration and will be dearly missed, by not only me, but all that knew him. May he rest in peace.
Dear Hsieh Family,
I’m so very sorry for your loss. Cheng was a wonderful man with a ready smile for everyone he met. Praying for peace and understanding for you during this difficult time.
Cheng will be greatly missed by all those who ever met him. He was generous with smiles, friendliness, his time, and made himself available to anyone needing assistance. I met Cheng through a local Cybersecurity group and we became friends. I will miss him more than words can ever express. Godspeed kind soul, and may God bless and watch over your family until you are all together again. May they find comfort in their faith, family, and friends. You were one of the best people I have ever met.
Cheng stood with me when most wouldn’t. We were vindicated through it all. I will miss our morning breakfasts and our time together at church. He was a true man of God. And now, he is joyfully and forever without any trouble with Jesus.
Our knowledge of your family is represented by his wonderful daughter,Chelsea, who became a member of our family through her marriage. To all of your family we are deeply saddened at the loss of your precious Cheng. Grateful that he lives face to face with his Jesus, we still know that he will be missed deeply and forever by your family. Know that you are lifted up by the prayers of the people of God. Our love goes out to you all.
My sincere condolences to Cheng’s family whom he spoke of often with such great pride. I had the privilege of working with Cheng for many years and briefly served as his supervisor. He was a constant source of positivity and had such a such a great passion for his work, his family, his friends, and his faith. His kindness and light left a lasting impression on everyone who knew him. I am so thankful I had the opportunity to know such a kind soul – he will truly be missed. May his family find peace and comfort in the wonderful memories they shared with Cheng.
Cheng was a lovely human, and such a shining light to work with. He always had a smile on his face and positive words to share with those around him. I am so sorry to hear of his passing, and my deepest sympathies are with his family and friends.
Cheng was a tremendous man and friend. Just in saying ‘hello’ in the hallway at work, you would have a short conversation. An hour later, he would come by later with an idea about what might be help you. It could be work, it could be a cold you’re experiencing, or a relative that you talked about. He was so thoughtful. We talked about our faith many times and he helped me be a better person. I will miss him every day. All my love and prayers are with you Wendy and your daughters and grandbabies.
I am so very sorry to hear about the passing of Cheng. My condolences to the entire family. I enjoyed talking with Cheng at Parsons when he was in the office. He always had good advice when discussing automobile issues. I liked hearing about his ranch and all of the activities that consumed his time. I do feel an emptiness now that I won’t see his smiling face.
I really enjoyed playing praise songs with a great friend like Cheng at UCCS Intervarsity Bible study as well as get togethers with other musicians at friend’s houses. In recent conversations Cheng wrote: “ I still remember the wonderful songs ( psalms) that we/ you came up with our guitar…lifting our voices and singing praise to Him…what great fellowship we had then. “
Cheng is one man that set a high standard of Christian life; one we all hope to emulate. He was truly a giving generous person. He loved the Lord and everyone he met. In recent conversations I learned that he repaired automobiles ( ASE mechanic), for free for those in need. He enjoyed the beautiful snow capped view of the
Sangre de Christo mountains from his ranch in Penrose. He loved the ranch work.
Cheng loved his family and recently wrote: “Wendy and I are blessed with 3 great daughters, who are all married and they have our 5 grandchildren. “ He was a great Dad and grandfather . I will so much miss my friend Cheng.
My wife Patti and I send our prayers for Wendy and the children.
I was deeply saddened to hear of Cheng’s passing. He was one of those rare people whose presence lifted the room without effort. I could always count on his warm hello, his firm handshake, and the genuine enthusiasm he brought into every interaction. He was a good friend and a fantastic colleague, and his absence will be felt by everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.
In moments like this, I hold on to the promise that “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted” (Psalm 34:18). I am praying that God surrounds his family, friends, and all of us who are grieving with that same nearness and comfort.
Jesus reminds us that He gives a peace the world cannot take away (John 14:27), and I pray that peace settles over every heart that is hurting right now. And even as we mourn, we cling to the hope that “to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord” (2 Corinthians 5:8).
May God hold Cheng close, and may He give strength, comfort, and healing to all who loved him.
Wendy,
We are so sorry to hear of Cheng’s passing. I know my father was especially close to Him and often thought of him as the closest thing to a son that he had. I’m so glad that we all know that Cheng is fully enjoying Jesus’s company right now – but I know the grief stings none-the-less. We pray and will continue to pray for you and your family during this painful season. I’m pretty sure I speak for all the Hsieh cousins, but please don’t be a stranger and hopefully we can see you in the cousins chat (and in person again) sometime in the future.
Sending love, prayer, and blessings,
Rebekah
(Grace & John Hsieh’s youngest)
It makes me so happy that I randomly got to see him again a few days before, when we rode to Enterprise together. It was St. Patrick’s Day and he made a joke about being Cheng O’Hsieh for only that day. We didn’t hang out any but I considered him a friend. My deepest condolences and many prayers for you all.