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Kimberly Smith Obituary

God called our Kimberly Dawn home on September 9, 2012. She was born on October 7, 1970 to Daniel and Beverly Gonzales. Kimberly was preceded in death by her father. She is survived by her mother, two loving sons, Jari and Jagr Stapish, along with their father, Craig, a sister Danilla Swindle, brother Nathan and wife Nicole and their children Gabriel, Navyha and Diego of Pueblo West, CO, along with Aunts, Uncles and Cousins. Services will be held at 10:00a.m. Saturday, October 6 at Sacred Heart Church, 2030 West Colorado Ave., Colorado Springs.

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Published by The Gazette on Sep. 30, 2012.

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Jason Smith

February 7, 2024

Hard to believe that we have been married almost 20 years & you have been gone for more than half of it. I love you and miss you so much.

Jason Smith

February 7, 2024

Hi Kim, it´s been 12 years and 4 months since you left. I still think about you daily.

Danilla Swindle

September 27, 2021

Hi Kimmy
Been 9 long years
I miss so very much
I love with all my heart forever

Jason Smith

August 4, 2019

I love you Kim. I loved you since the first time I saw you. Here it is now almost 7 years since you left this world & i still think about you daily.

October 6, 2012

Bev, Danielle and family: I am very sorry to hear about Kim. You have been in my thoughts and prayers and will continue to be during this difficult time.

Gayle Bennett-Falcon, CO

Carol Opitz

October 6, 2012

Kim, I know you are in a better place and not suffering anymore. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

October 4, 2012

Bev, Danielle and Nate: I am very sad to hear of Kim's passing. Please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers. I'm so sorry, Kim was always a pleasure to be around.
Karen Clark and Kristi Vialpando

Kerry Kelley-Byrd

October 2, 2012

Bev, Danielle and family: I am so very sorry to hear about Kim. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. God Bless you all.

September 30, 2012

Kim my sister. I will miss you forever. We will dance again together someday. I love you with all my heart. Bye my gold friend. Love, nellie

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