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Joshua Aldrich Obituary

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Joshua Scott Aldrich announces his passing on July 19th, 2009. He recently celebrated his 29th birthday. Born on June 9th, 1980, Josh was a Colorado Springs native and a graduate of Doherty High School. He recently moved back to the area with his wife and daughters after spending 2½ years in New Mexico and California with his work. Always a leader, Josh was recently promoted to Assistant General Manager at the Colorado Springs location of Fox & Hound Restaurant. Known for his quick wit, gentle nature and loving spirit, Josh's easy smile and unmistakable laugh immediately secured him a place in the hearts of all who knew him. Josh loved his family, immediate and extended, and never failed to openly demonstrate that love. He was an exceptional father to his three beautiful daughters and he treasured each of them with his whole heart. Josh is survived by his mother Margaret “Suzy� Aldrich of Colorado Springs; father Randy Aldrich of Boise; wife Brittany; daughters Makayla, Maddie and Pyper; brother Christopher; sister Haylie; step-father Todd Roberts; step-sister Krystal; and a host of family and friends too numerous to list. Services will be held at 11:00 am at The Church for All Nations,6540 Templeton Gap Road, 80923, with a viewing to take place at The Springs Funeral Services, 3115 E. Platte Avenue, 80909 on Wednesday, July 22nd between the hours of 6:00 pm and 8:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests donations be made in Josh's memory to The Joshua Aldrich Memorial Fund at Ent Federal Credit Union.

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Published by The Gazette on Jul. 22, 2009.

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August 2, 2009

To Randy, Suzy, and family---I can't imagine what you are going through. I so remember when you had Josh and the rest of the Aldrich clan. I am without words and pray that you get through this very difficult time. May God bless you all. Patty Kaufman

Tanya Pace Storrar

July 26, 2009

Brittany and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. It was such a joy to have run into Josh a few weeks ago at a Sky Sox game. We briefly spoke about what we both have been up to the last few years. When I asked about you and the girls he beamed with happiness! My heart aches for your loss.

Rick & Sherri Archuleta

July 26, 2009

Randy and Suzy,
I was shocked to read about Josh. Please accept our deepest condolences for your loss, your entire family will be in our prayers.

Suzy Aldrich

July 25, 2009

My Son I'm so lost without u my life so empty.i know u are at peace but i'll never be the same.You were so good Josh i'm so thankful u came home and the time we shared so short yet so
precious.Help me to wake each day and go on.I LOVE You..
MOM

Chris Aldrich

July 25, 2009

Joshie,
Today I look to the sky and fall to my knees in such emptiness knowing that my eyes burn without your sight! You were the world to me! There wasn't a day I didn't go without sharing a conversation with God, asking him for the one wish i forever wanted and that was to become have the man your were! I miss you so much and love you even more. Tell next time big brother, tell next time! I can want to see you again!

Love Always,
Spud

Ryan and Christie Guido

July 24, 2009

To the Aldrich Family,

It is with deep regrets that I am writing this, Josh was an amazing friend from the classroom, to the ball field, to just hanging out. The memories are too numerous to list, he will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Our prayers and thoughts are with you are your family through this very trying time. Regards,

Haylie Aldrich

July 24, 2009

My big brother,

Words can't even explain how much I miss you. I know that you are in a better place but I will always want you here. I am so thankful I got to spend your last day with you. I will miss you everyday until we meet again. You are my hero! I LOVE YOU!

Love your little sister,
Haylie

Wolf & Christine Wendell

July 24, 2009

As a regular patron of Fox & Hound, I looked forward to seeing Josh more than any desire for food and drink....In the short 10 months I have known him, he as a great impact on my wife and myself. To have Josh sit with us for extended periods of time was not unusual and we looked forward to his smile and positive mental attitude.
We wept openly and throughout his service even though we knew nobody else....He will be truely missed...Nothing can discribe the friendship that is lost....but now we know what a true friendship can be.....Our prayers are with Josh and his whole family. Wolf & Christine Wendell (Co Springs)

Steve Roybal

July 24, 2009

Josh, you are my best friend and ill always miss you. You will always be in my heart thoughts and prayers. I miss you so much.

Nate Garcia

July 23, 2009

Josh was an awsome friend and a better man. I hadn't spoken with him in a while and his passing was a shock to me. It would have been great to have spoken with him before he passed. My thoughts and prayers are with Brittney and the girls.

Andrea Dobson

July 23, 2009

Brittney,

I just found out about Josh's passing today. You and your girls are in my prayers. Although it has been years since we all worked together at Chilis I hope you know that you can contact me if you need anything at all. I am praying for you.

Michael Manuel

July 23, 2009

Randy and Family-
I am very sorry to learn of Josh's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and please take comfort in knowing his memory will live on in friends and family forever. I met Josh many years ago and could tell he had an impact on every life he touched. Josh's special life will always be with you!

Karen LaVoie

July 23, 2009

I do the payroll for Fox and Hound Salary personnel. I've talked with Josh on the phone concerning payroll. I just wanted to offer condolences to Josh's family and friends on behalf of myself and all of us here at Infosync Services.

Karina Lively

July 22, 2009

Although sadly we never met, I can honestly say you meant the world to my husband. He valued your friendship so much and it was never more obvious than how his face lit up whenever he talked about you. I am sorry for your family's incredible loss and have no doubt your memory will live on in the hearts of your beautiful girls.

Terri Hundley

July 22, 2009

Getting to work with Josh was such a pleasure - what a delightful spirit.

My condolences to Josh's family and friends.

Glenn Parkhurst

July 22, 2009

It has been a long time since I had personal contact with the Mom and I never really met Joshua but want Suzie to know that I sincerly send to each of the family members a sympathetic attitude of concern and caring and I am grieved for all who share such a tragic experience.

God Bless you all and may you feel the comfort of a higher power during this time who is in total control of all things and loves us all.

Joe Franklin

July 22, 2009

Josh,
Your life meant alot to everyone. Now you are with our Father above and certainly in a much better place, but far to soon. I have had the privaledge to work with you and your dad. My family is praying for your family and know that God will take care of us all. You will be missed!
Joe Franklin

Elizabeth Vigil

July 22, 2009

To the entire Aldrich family,

My heart goes out to you during this extremely difficult time. Josh was an amazing person and will be greatly miss by all the lives he touched. He had an unforgettable smile and very kind heart. My deepest sympathy.

God Bless,

July 22, 2009

Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss.
~The Link and Bowles families

July 22, 2009

Josh,

You will be missed immensely by my family and I. I loved you laugh and positive attitude.

Love, Aunt Winne
PS. GO RAIDERS!

Kim Aldrich

July 22, 2009

Josh, you were the best nephew an aunt and uncle could ever ask for. We have so many happy memories of you growing up. We are happy we got to be part of the 29 years of your life. We will miss you so much. The only thing that helps in all this is knowing that you are with Jesus and your departed loved ones and that we will one day all be together again. Love Always, Aunt Kim & Uncle John

cathleen rockwell-zoss

July 22, 2009

Our sympathies are with all of you with the passing of Josh. He was such a neat kid, and I always had such good visits with him through the years. I am sorry that in his adulthood I did not get to see him much. He is now with his wonderful grandparents(Don and Martha) and he will be watching over his family. Randy and Suzie, you raised a great man who will be missed!!

Mike & Gigi Podczervinski

July 22, 2009

A life was cut short. Josh was a good friend to the both of us. We have great memories of him. He made us laugh though-out the years. He will forever be in our thoughts and his family in our prayers.

July 22, 2009

Brittany,

From the CAS Family we offer our prayers for you and your girls. We are blessed that we get to work with your Father and recognize how important he will be to help lead you through this.

With Respect, Bill Laramore

Steve & Janet Rusk

July 22, 2009

We were so sorry to hear of Josh's passing. You all are in our prayers.

Megan Bibby

July 22, 2009

Josh will be missed, he was a wonderful guy. My heart goes out to his family.

July 22, 2009

Suzy and Randy and Family. Our hearts are so saddened by the loss of Josh. You will be in our thoughts and Prayers.

Mark and Beverly Cunningham-Denver
Jason Hernandez's parents

July 22, 2009

Our deepest sympathies are with the entire family at this incredibly sad time. You'll remain in our hearts,

Russell and Kathy VanPeursem

Jenny & Josh Kingdon

July 22, 2009

So many of us knew Josh from Greeley. Our hearts are heavy with the news of his passing. He was such a great friend, a fun person, and wonderful co-worker. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Crystal Guido-Wimberly

July 22, 2009

May the memory of this special life be a comfort to you, my deepest sympathies.

Stephanie Mora

July 22, 2009

Josh was a wonderful guy, he always made me laugh and had a smile on his face! He will be missed!!!!

July 22, 2009

Josh,

Not only are you are you a great nephew but an awesome friend as well. I will always have you in my thoughts and I cant wait to see you again some day. Take care

Love Uncle Rob

yvonne henson

July 22, 2009

I am so sorry to hear of Josh's passing.

With much sympathy,

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