Dennie Odette, Cofounder of Carpet Exchange, Has Died

Tucson, AZ, October 25, 2024–Dennie Lee Odette, 84, cofounder of Carpet Exchange, and his wife Catherine died October 17 in an auto accident in Silver City, New Mexico. 

Dennie built a career in the flooring industry, where he first earned recognition as a respected manufacturer’s representative. He later rose to become a regional vice president for Queen Carpets before making the bold decision to leave the company and open Carpet Exchange in Denver with his son Bruce in 1987. 

A service to celebrate Dennie’s life will be held on October 26 at St. Pius X Catholic Church, located at 1800 N. Camino Pio Decimo, Tucson, AZ 85715. The rosary will begin at 9:30 a.m., followed by a funeral service at 10:00 a.m.