Adlai Goldberg
Denver native Todd Adlai Goldberg died April 7, 2026 in Tampa, Fla. He was 60.
Born July 14, 1965 in Denver, Mr. Goldberg attended Graland Country Day School and Phillips Exeter. He earned a BS in accounting from MSU and an MBA in marketing and real estate from SMU.
He then embarked on a 30-year consulting career, more than 25 of which were spent with Ernst & Young, where he was partner.
A distinguished leader in the field of digital transformation and innovation, particularly within the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors, Mr. Goldberg was at the forefront of shaping and enhancing the digital landscape for global pharmaceutical clients.
Known for his thoughtful leadership, innovative thinking and compassion, he achieved not only successful outcomes but earned the trust and respect of colleagues and clients alike.
He lifted others, pushed his teammates to grow, celebrated different perspectives and built strong relationships wherever he went. As one colleague recently said, “he lit up every room he entered.”
Much of Mr. Goldberg’s career was spent overseas. He worked across Asia for 17 years, five years in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) and more than five years in Europe before returning to the US. Prior to a stint in Switzerland, he developed a 70-person consulting team in Ukraine and helped grow teams in Jakarta, Indonesia and Hong Kong.
He was widely respected for his innovative and creative capabilities, at one time leading one of EY Asia’s largest creative services teams.
He was remembered by colleagues around the world for his leadership, compassion, humility and joie de vive.
When he wasn’t traveling for work, Mr. Goldberg was traveling, camera in hand, with his partner of 26 years, Ewie Kusnadi. They met in 2000 in Jakarta and were married in Bali in 2004.
Together they visited more than 100 countries, immersing themselves in different cultures and communities, making friends everywhere they went. Their final adventure was to Africa last September, where they successfully summited Mt. Kilimanjaro.
Mr. Goldberg is survived by husband Ewie Kusnadi; parents Chuck and Honey Goldberg; and siblings Greg Goldberg (Vikki) and Dianna Goldberg May (Craig). He is mourned by friends all over the globe.
Contributions may be made to the Trevor Project.
Jack Monene
US Army veteran Jack Monene died on April 15, 2026. He was 88. A service was held on April 21 at Fort Logan National Cemetery. Feldman Mortuary handled the arrangements.
A native of Corning, NY, born in 1937, Mr. Monene attended Hobart University before serving two years in the US Army 21st Infantry in Hawaii. He had a long career as a manufacturer’s representative before he and his wife Brenda founded International Deaftek, a pioneering business that provided email communication services to the deaf and hard of hearing.
Mr. Monene raised his family in Framingham, Mass., before retiring to Summerville, SC. Mr. and Mrs. Monene then moved to Aurora to be close to family. The couple were members of HEA.
“Those who knew Jack knew that no encounter with him was brief,” his family said. “He spoke to everyone he met. He had an inexhaustible supply of stories and jokes, and a gift for turning a stranger into a friend.”
Survivors are Mr. Monene’s wife Brenda; children Beth, Marc (Anna); and grandchildren Mia, Sara and Ari.
Contributions may be made to HEA.
Lizzi Berger
Holocaust survivor Lizzi (Saltzman) Berger passed away on April 25, 2026. She was 98. A service was held on April 27 at Rose Hill Cemetery. Feldman Mortuary made the arrangements.
Born in 1927 in Vienna, Austria, the Saltzman family escaped in 1938 after Kristallnacht. They found refuge in Shanghai, China, then under Japanese occupation, where they endured the hardships of the Shanghai Ghetto for seven years.
It was in Shanghai where Lizzi met her husband, Yechiel (Julius) Berger, who was studying in the Mirrer Yeshivah. They married in Shanghai.
Following the war, in 1946 Lizzi and Yechiel immigrated to the US and settled in Denver in 1950. Mrs. Berger was a dedicated wife and mother, raising four children with the values of faith, family and community.
She became involved in numerous organizations, including Hillel Academy, Yeshivas Toras Chaim, Beth Jacob High School of Denver, and Congregations Zera Abraham and Zera Israel.
In 2001 Mr. and Mrs. Berger retired to Miami, Florida. Mr. Berger passed away in 2013.
“Her quiet strength and commitment left a lasting impact on all who knew her,” Mrs. Berger’s family said. “Her life was a testament to unwavering faith in G-d, perseverance and dedication to family and Torah.”
Survivors are sons, Dr. Israel (Minna) Berger and R. Mordechai (Debbie) Berger; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Contributions may be made to Hillel Academy, Yeshiva Toras Chaim or Beth Jacob High School of Denver.
Leslie Davidson
Leslie (Les) Marc Davidson passed away April 11, 1946 at the age of 80.
A funeral service took place April 13 at Rodef Shalom with Rabbis Rachel Kobrin and Bernard Gerson officiating. Interment was at Rose Hill Cemetery. Feldman Mortuary made the arrangements.
Mr. Davidson was born Jan. 15, 1946 in Mt. Vernon, NY. He moved with his family to Denver in 1958, where he graduated from Cherry Creek High School, then from CU-Boulder with a BS in accounting.
Mr. Davidson served in the US Army, 1968-1970.
He married Sherrie Ginsberg, June 23, 1974, and they remained a couple for nearly 52 years until his death.
Mr. Davidson was a CPA as an in-house accountant for a property developer before starting his own CPA firms in which he specialized in tax and real estate accounting.
Mr. Davidson was active in AZA and ZBT. He was an early member of Temple Sinai and affiliated with Rodef Shalom upon his marriage. He was Rodef Shalom’s treasurer for years and on the finance committee until his passing. Rodef Shalom honored the Davidsons along with Laurie and Neil Segall in 2012.
Mr. Davidson was president of B’nai B’rith Denver Lodge #171 in 1983 and was on the B’nai B’rith Hillel board.
Mr. Davidson was an avid traveler. Cruising was his favorite — the couple traveled to all the continents except Antarctica. He also enjoyed dining, trains, sports, music and theater.
His family said: “Life with Les was always an adventure, from the epic trips around the country and world, to the regular car adventures (which often ended up taking a bit longer due to misdirection). Those trips weren’t just vacations; they were his way of saying, ‘be together, experience life. This is what matters, and always enjoy dessert.’”
Mr. Davidson is survived by his wife Sherrie; daughters Debora Davidson and Judith (Michael Weinstein) Davidson; granddaughter Mara Weinstein; sister Arlene (Irv) Potter; step-sister Patty (Michael) Rolnick, and many cousins.
Contributions may be made to Rodef Shalom, Hadassah or B’nai B’rith.
Florianne Solin
Denver native Florianne Solin passed away on April 12, 2026, at the age of 79.
A service was held on April 28 at Rose Hill Cemetery, officiated by Rabbi Rick Rheins. Feldman Mortuary made the arrangements.
Born January 8, 1947, Ms. Solin grew up in the Mayfair neighborhood on Denver’s East Side. She attended Palmer Elementary, Gove Junior High and George Washington High School.
She graduated from Northwestern University Dental School and became a dental hygienist, a profession that she practiced for more than 25 years.
Ms. Solin married Stephen Oxman on September 1, 2001. They were a couple for 38 years until Ms. Solin’s passing.
“Her love of fashion, dance, theater and advocacy for women’s rights brought her joy and provided the foundation for the life she and Stephen shared together,” her family said.
“A kind, compassionate and intelligent woman, she made everyone who met her feel at ease.
“Her natural beauty and grace were matched only by her kindness and love of family and friends.”
Survivors are husband Stephen Oxman; brother Steve Solin; son Ari (Katie Corrigan) Radetsky; stepchildren Jennifer (Mike Schwabauer) Oxman, Chad Oxman and Maria Yaquian Luna; grandchildren Zoe and Sage Hopkins, Daniel Oxman, Lucia and Elan Oxman and Elodie Radetsky. She is also survived by her first husband, Gerald (Katie Hart) Radetsky.
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