All Obituaries

Christopher Phillip Small, age 49, passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2024 at his home near Idaho Springs, CO. Chris was born on November 6, 1974, in Salida, CO to parents Phillip Small and Joanne (Fleury) Stenger. He graduated from Pacelli High School in Stevens Point, WI. During his purposeful life, Chris brought joy to the lives of many including family, friends, coworkers, and even many strangers. Chris is survived by his father, Phillip Small, and wife Karen; his mother, Joanne...

  Joyce Elaine Hiibschman tragically passed away at the age of 53 on December 26th, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, compassion, and undying friendship. Known for her unwavering support, generous spirit, and big hugs Joyce danced in the lives of many with her nurturing presence. Whether you knew her for moments or years on end, her impact was profound and lasting until eternity.   Joyce's life may have been cut short, but the love she spread and the bonds she...

Jack Russalesi passed away on December 1, 2023, at age 76, after a long battle with Parkinson’s and other serious health problems He was born in Binghamton, New York, grew up in New York and spent summers on the Jersey Shore working in a seafood restaurant. In his early life, at age 20 Jack joined the Navy and served in the Vietnam War. He and his team were captured, and he spent approximately 8 months as a POW. He was involved with the medical team in his Navy years. Jack married...

Patricia “Patty” Bruce Patty Bruce of Aurora, Colorado, fought daily health issues during the last five years and passed away on October 15, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.  Patty’s greatest love, passion and devotion was to her family.  Her sweet pugs and other animals also brought joy to her life. Her kindness, strength, wit, humor, compassion and stubbornness will forever be remembered by those who had the privilege of knowing her.  She had a...

Scott Jardim died on Friday, October 13, 2023, at his residence in Centennial, Colorado. He was 52. Scott was born in New Jersey and a graduate of Parsippany High School and William Paterson University. Scott later moved to Colorado where he lived for over 25 years. Scott is survived by his father and mother, Manny and Geri Jardim, his sister and brother-in-law, Kim and Todd Scott, his nieces, Elizabeth, Charlotte and Anna and his beloved dog and best friend, Angus. He was also loved by...

As many of you already know, on Friday, October 13, our loving son & brother passed away. He was only 22.   Joe was truly an amazing human being, he was one of a kind and anyone that was lucky enough to know him loved him. Joe could light up a room, he was always the life of the party. To know Joe is to love him! He had a full life ahead of him that ended way too soon.   Father & Mother Jonathan & Flora Sustaita   Joe had 2 Brothers  Antonio Acarto...

Dani was 49 when she passed on August 19th. She was born on October 16, 1973, in Denver, Colorado to John and Sandi Stoltz. Dani grew up in Aurora, Colorado and graduated from Smoky Hill High School.  She studied pre-law at the University of Wyoming and graduated in 1996. She later moved to Avon, Colorado  and worked for a title Insurance company and a mortgage company. After a few years, she became self-employed in the mortgage/ real estate business. Dani  competed in many...

  Robert James Blakeman, age 76, of Conifer, Colorado, formerly of East Brunswick, New Jersey, passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at Porter Adventist Hospital in Denver, Colorado.  Robert was born on April 11, 1947, in Englewood, New Jersey, to James and Muriel (Weber) Blakeman. Robert was united in marriage to Kathleen (Walsh) Venezia on July 13, 1986, in New Brunswick, New Jersey.  Robert graduated from The Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, New York with a Bachelor of...

Dexter was born in Chattanooga,TN,but grew up in Calhoun GA and moved to Denver CO in 2010, where he spent the rest of his life. He loved music, singing and dancing. He was also a fan of writing. He loved so deeply and would give anyone anything. He is survived by his mother, Shelia Denmon, father,Solomon Boone, sister, Danielle Denmon, brother in-laws Bryce Tidwell, Tommy Lumpkin, sister in-law Ashley Lumpkin, nieces, London and Brooklyn Tidwell, Saphirea and Ray'Lee Lumpkin, nephew...