Michael Rudnick
Longtime Denver resident Michael Rudnick died on April 18, 2025. He was 70. A service was held on April 21 at Mt. Nebo Ceremony. Feldman Mortuary made the arrangements.
Mr. Rudnick was born in Johannesburg, South Africa and earned a degree in business at the University of South Africa.
He emigrated to the US in 1986 and landed in San Diego, Calif., before settling in Denver in 1997.
After moving to Denver, Mr. Rudnick became active at the Allied Jewish Federation and the JCC as an executive fundraiser. He retired in 2020.
“He enjoyed his time playing golf and poker with his friends, working on the crosswords, traveling with his wife and kids, rooting for the Broncos and working on his novel,” his family said.
“When he found something funny, which was often, he laughed with all his heart.”
Survivors are Mr. Rudnick’s wife Roslyn; and children Bryce and Giselle Rudnick.
Contributions may be made to Pediatric Cancer Research of The Denver Hospice.
Harriet Kaufmann
Denver native Harriet (Henny) Kaufmann passed away on June 4, 2025, at the age of 87. A service was held on June 6 at Emanuel Cemetery. Feldman Mortuary handled the arrangements.
Born on June 27, 1937, Mrs. Kaufmann was a fourth-generation Coloradan. She grew up on Denver’s West Side. In her teenage years, she moved to Hilltop. She attended Colfax Elementary, Lake and Gove Junior High Schools, East High School and CU Boulder.
In September, 1956, Harriet and Donald Kaufmann were married in Oak Park, Ill. They were a couple for 59 years until Mr. Kaufmann’s passing in 2016.
Mrs. Kaufmann was a passionate community leader and dedicated volunteer. She served as sisterhood president and later as president of Temple Emanuel.
She was on the board of JEWISHcolorado and board chair of Hillel of Colorado. Mrs. Kaufmann ran a catering business, Just Cooks.
“She loved to travel, and was an avid reader and symphony enthusiast,” Mrs. Kaufmann’s family said. “Henny cherished time spent with family and friends, above all.”
Survivors are children Steven (Lisa Mintz) Kaufmann, Rob (Jen Gilbert-Kaurmann) Kaufmann and Leslie (Mark) Sidell; grandchildren Brandon (Yael) Kaufmann, Marissa Kaufmann, Rachel Kaufmann, Alyssa Kaufmann, Leah Sidell and Hanna Sidell; great-granddaughter Rose Kaufmann; brother Arthur Judd and sister-in-law Carol Freyer.
Contributions may be made to Temple Emanuel Denver, DJDS or JEWISHcolorado.
Jay Stark
Wyoming native and longtime Denver resident Jay Stark passed away on May 10, 2025, at the age of 78. A service was held May 13 at Emanuel Cemetery, and arrangements were made by Feldman Mortuary.
Born in Cheyenne on November 3, 1946, Mr. Stark attended the University of Wyoming and joined the Air National Guard in Wyoming as an air medic.
Mr. Stark moved to Colorado to manage several Fashion Bar locations. He also worked in real estate, as a stock broker and owned Selections Boutique.
“He enjoyed cars and fishing and could fix absolutely anything,” his family said. “His fight was unmatched and his reminder to ‘enjoy life’ will always be remembered by those who loved him the most.:
Survivors include Mr. Stark’s wife of 53 years, Debbie; children Marty (Brooke) Stark, Ronni (Aaron Lenz) Stark; and grandchildren Sidney, Jezie, Emerzon, Kale and Cole.
Contributions may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation or Mt. Sinai Synagogue in Cheyenne.
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