Marvin Garfinkel
US Marine Corps veteran Marvin Garfinkel died on March 26, 2024. He was 94. A service was held on March 28 at Mount Nebo Memorial Park, officiated by Rabbi Rachel Kobrin. Feldman Mortuary made the arrangements.
A native of Chicago, Ill., Mr. Garfinkel attended the University of Illinois and Northwestern University. A longtime accountant, Mr. Garfinkel worked in California for the Social Security Administration and Mann Theatres.
In December, 1957, Marvin and Paula Garfinkel were married. They remained a couple until Mrs. Garfinkel’s passing in April, 2018.
Following retirement, Mr. Garfinkel lived in Arizona before moving to Denver, where he became an active member at Rodef Shalom.
“Marvin greeted everyone with deep warmth and a sincere smile,” Rabbi Kobrin said. “He davened on the right side of the sanctuary each week and sat at kiddush lunch with different people, always happy to talk with someone new.
“He lived each day as a curious human being, always eager to learn from others. He was intelligent and invested in the world – he cared about current events, politics, justice and Jerusalem.”
Survivors are Mr. Garfinkel’s daughters Julie Hallgren and Beth Garfinkel; grandchildren Ashlie (Sonny) Skitt and Ian Beren, and great-grandchildren Ryan and Alex Skitt.
Contributions may be made to Rodef Shalom.
Steven Rosdal
Longtime Denver resident Steven Rosdal passed away on April 6, 2024, at the age of 77. A service was held on April 11 at Temple Emanuel, with interment at Emanuel Cemetery, officiated by Rabbi Steven Foster and Cantor Elizabeth Sacks. Feldman Mortuary handled the arrangements.
A native of New York and born in 1946, Mr. Rosdal graduated from Cornell University and embarked on a career on Wall Street.
A few years later, Mr. Rosdal became enamored with Native American jewelry trade. He moved to Denver and opened Hyde Park, which became a well known regional jeweler. Mr. Rosdal sold his stake in the company in 2006 and then opened SHR Jewelers.
Mr. Rosdal was known to many as “Rosie.”
“Throughout most of his life he enjoyed giving back to the community, mentoring the next generation of leaders,” his family said. “His charisma, passion, integrity, kindness and wits made him liked by everyone he met.”
Survivors are son Aaron (Emily) Rosdal; brother Richard Rosdal; nephews Jacob and Jared Rosdal; and grandsons Elijah and Emmanual Rosdal. Mr. Rosdal is also mourned by his former wife and lifelong friend Lynn (Phil Kalin) Rosdal.
Contributions may be made to the Museum of Tolerance Jerusalem, Denver Health or the Gastrointestinal Research Foundation.
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