Obituaries

Alan Alindogan
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Alan Alindogan

July 13, 1954 - February 4, 2023

My father, Alan Alindogan, may have passed away, but his spirit will live on through the beautiful flowers and plants that grace this earth. He was an avid lover of the outdoors and he was passionate about sharing his love of nature with others.

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Janet Livesay Brackeen
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Janet Livesay Brackeen

January 27, 2023

Janet Ellen Livesay Brackeen, perpetually age 36 but legally 70 (shhh!), passed away on January 27 following an unexpected and tragic accident. Born in Tennessee, she graduated from Karns high school early and matriculated at University of Tennessee, Knoxville, where she was a member of the Pride of the Southland Marching Band and received a flute scholarship before completing graduate studies at the College of William and Mary. From there, she lived and traveled all over the world for decades.

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Samuel Preston Lombardo
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Samuel Preston Lombardo

July 3, 1948 - February 1, 2023

Samuel Preston Lombardo, father of five children, passed away on February 1, 2023, at the age of 74.

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Timothy Charles Sauceda
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Timothy Charles Sauceda

April 3, 1968 - December 28, 2022

Timothy Charles Sauceda was a wild child and free spirit born to us on April 3 rd, 1968 in Denver Colorado. He is survived by his life partner, Ric, his siblings, Kwane, Benn, Tashina, and Cavallero, as well as the many lives he touched in his brief and fast 54 years on this planet.

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Michele Alpert
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Michele Alpert

May 18, 1956 ~ January 16, 2023

Michele Alpert is under the care of Be a Tree Cremation in Denver, CO.

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Robert James Reilly
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Robert James Reilly

June 16, 1952 - December 30, 2022

Robert James Reilly. Rob (Bob) Reilly passed away on 12-30-2022, at the age of 70, after a 3-year battle with cancer. He was born on 6-16-1952 in Minneapolis, MN to George W. Reilly, Jr. and Jean McKirnan Reilly.

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Joy L. Damiano
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Joy L. Damiano

October 11, 1927 ~ December 24, 2022

Joy L Damiano is under the care of Be a Tree Cremation in Denver, CO.

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Rebecca (Becky) Sassman
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Rebecca (Becky) Sassman

June 5, 1986 ~ December 22, 2022

Becky was born in Colorado Springs on June 5, 1986 but lived the majority of her life in Denver Metro Area. She was preceded in death by her father, Terry Sassman and is survived by her mother, Judy Browne, her stepfather Bill Ryan her stepsisters April (Ryan) Jennings & family and Elizabeth (Ryan) Gideon & family. She also was surrounded in life by a huge extended and blended family from all over the country.

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Marc Anthony Padilla
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Marc Anthony Padilla

September 15, 1962 - November 18, 2022

Marc Padilla was a lover of life…of people. His Legacy teaches us the value of life enriched with friendship, laughter, love, compassion for others, will-power, strength, courage, gratitude, and family. His contagious sense of humor brought joy to so many people-even his beautiful smile, which he shared with everyone, could change someone’s day for the better.

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David Emery Hughes
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David Emery Hughes

August 24, 1947 - October 31, 2022

David Emery Hughes, 75, passed away on October 31, 2022. Despite his 20 years of health challenges, he remained a pillar of strength, maintaining his intellect, witty humor and overall zest for life; his resilience is unmatched.

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