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Nicholas Barbara Obituary

Nicholas Paul Barbara, our cher-ished Nick died on December 19, 2005 at the age of 25 and our hearts are so broken. Nick was born on March 10, 1980 in Manchester, New Hampshire and moved to Colorado Springs with his family at the age of six-and-a-half. He graduated from Liberty High School in 1998 and was a 2002 graduate of Colorado State University with a BS in Zoology and held an MBA from the University of Phoenix. Nick is loved and will be forever missed by all of his grieving family, his parents Paul and Judi, his little sister Jessica, his grandparents Stan and Pat Katapski of California, his aunts and uncles: Tom and Ann Katapski of California, Steve Katapski of New Mexico, Laurie Katapski of Arizona, Rick and Cathy Deck of Utah, Joanne and Terry Swanson of Washington, Debbie and John Seitz of Hawaii, Jackie and Tom Hull of Washington and cousins: Terri Lee, Kris, Ryan, Lindsey, Stephanie, Taylor, Connor, and Callie. Nickwas preceded in death by his grandparents; Paul and Rita Barbara. Nick lived life fully, loved his family, his devoted friends and his dogs, Cody & Bo. He had a contagious smile that lit up his face and ours. Tears will fall forever for our Nick now that God has called him home. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m., today, Wednesday, December 28, 2005 at St. Gabriel's Catholic Church 8755 Scarborough Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80920. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Nick's name to the Denver Zoo at 2300 Steele Street, Denver, CO 80205-4899 (attn: Denver Zoo Development Office). We love you, Nick. Hold our hearts till we come home!

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Published by The Gazette from Dec. 25 to Dec. 28, 2005.

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Alan Cisneros

January 12, 2006

Judi,



I just received the news from Bill Legg, my heart felt thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

Jess Backhaus

January 9, 2006

Paul, Judi and Jessica.



It has taken me some time to put this into words. My heartfelt love and sympathy goes out to the whole Barbara family. I have very fond memories of high school and college with Nick. What a good friend and great one of many "older brothers to me". My heart is with you through this difficult time and know that Nick will be missed and loved by the many friends he made while with us!



With love and sympathy,



Jess Backhaus

Judi Wicks

January 9, 2006

Judi - I just now heard about your tragedy and I am so sorry from the bottom of my heart. My daily prayers are with you and your family. There is nothing I can do with this sadness I feel for you except use it to better appreciate those I hold dear. God Bless.

zach hulsker

January 3, 2006

I'm sorry to hear about your family's loss. My family still remembers the good times that we had when I was on the Flame soccer team with Nick.

Robyn Farrell

December 30, 2005

Dear Judi, Paul and Jessica,

Just heard today (Dec.30)about Nick....We are so shocked and saddened. I cannot even begin to know the heartbreak you must feel. We have such fond memories of our first friends in our new neighborhood when we moved to "Gatehouse" in Briargate! He was the cutest little boy I had ever laid eyes on...and that infectious SMILE!!! Can't believe how time has flown! You are all in our prayers...Adam, Tanner, Holli, Jayla, Brian, Brianne and Taylor all send their thoughts and prayers....we love you and will keep you in our prayers...and hug our children extra tight...

Love,

Robyn and Brian

Adam,Tanner, Holli,Jayla,

Brianne and Taylor

susi & trevor

December 30, 2005

Judi, Paul & Jessica,

Our hearts go out to you. Words can not express how you must feel. Please know your are in our thoughts and prayers. We love you.

JoAnne Swanson

December 30, 2005

Dear Paul, Judy & Jess, Terry and I just want you to know how much we love you and how our hearts are breaking for you. We want you to know that we will always be here for you

Love

JoAnne and Terry

Sarah Gresh

December 29, 2005

Paul, Judi & Jessica~

I am so very sorry to hear about Nick's passing. He was such a charming and compassionate person. Know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers! May the Lord bring you comfort during your loss.

Patty Brattin

December 28, 2005

Paul, Judi, and Jessica, We are all so sorry for your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We have so many happy memories of all the special times we shared with your family when our children were young. Nick will be missed. The Brattin Family

Georgia Damm

December 28, 2005

Paul, Judi, Jessica,



I want you to know that you are in my prayers and thoughts daily. God has a plan for each of us and each day is a gift.

Valerie Jagoda

December 28, 2005

Judi & Paul: so incredibly sorry to hear of Nicholas' untimely death. I was just driving past Chuck E Cheese thinking of you and Patti the very day she e-mailed me of the sad news. My thoughts are with you. If I have any pictures, I will send them. Love, Val

Shara Houlihan

December 28, 2005

I was friends with Jessica @TMS. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this hard time.

1 Peter 5:10

Sarah Feaster

December 28, 2005

My heart breaks for this tragedy ... Nick was such a joy to be around and always had a contagious joy and exuberance about him. He will be greatly missed.

Jen Backhaus

December 28, 2005

I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of Nick. He was a wonderful person and a great friend, and he will be dearly missed...my thoughts and prayers are with all who knew and loved him.

Jacque, Tony & Audrey Brandon

December 27, 2005

Our heartfelt thoughts and condolences go out to all the Barbara family during your this time of great loss and sorrow.

We will always remember Nick as a polite and caring young man, and a true friend to our son, Mark.

Lisa Manuel

December 27, 2005

My prayers are with you in your sadness.

From a friend of Laurie's

Sarah Freemyer

December 27, 2005

Nick will be forever loved and missed. My prayers go out to the entire Barbara family.

Robin Mull

December 27, 2005

Nick was my Academic Counselor at UoP and was one of my favorites, he was always very polite and responsive, to a full time student with family and a full time job this was important. As I'm sure his family and friends knew, his light had shown bright. My condolences to his family and friends, I'm sure he will be missed greatly.

Francois & Ellen LeDantec

December 26, 2005

We have so many fun memories of Nick while he was in his middle school years. Always the gentleman, who was a true kind friend to everyone. We are so sorry to hear this tragic news. Our prayers and thoughts will continue to be with you.

Nancy Backhaus

December 26, 2005

Judi and Paul, We'll remember Nick fondly & well & often, and our hearts and thoughts and prayers are with you. We loved your boy! Nancy, Jen & Jess Backhaus

Kim Marren

December 26, 2005

Nick was a great friend and always the life of the party. He will truly be missed by everyone he came into contact with. The Barbara family is in my prayers.

Jen Townsend

December 26, 2005

Nick you always knew how to light up a room and make everyone laugh. You will be missed every day. My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time.

brian bell

December 26, 2005

My prayers are with the Barbara family durring this time. Nick was a great friend of anyone who was lucky enough to know him. He will forever be in our hearts and prayers.. We love you Nick

Terri Barbre

December 26, 2005

Uncle Paul, Aunt Judi and Jessica,



We know there are no words that will help in this time but know that you are in our thoughts and that we love you all, just as we will always remember and love Nick.



Terri, Trent, Jordin and Chase

Mary Cornthwaite

December 26, 2005

My thoughts and prayers go out to all of the family and friends of Nick. Nick was an amazing person and will be forever remembered for his infectious smile and great personality. He will always be missed.

Shelby Gibson

December 26, 2005

Nick had energy that could light the darkest room. His humor and laughter will forever echo in our hearts. He will be very missed by all. My prayers are with your family during this hard time. God Bless!

Donna Knutson

December 26, 2005

Tim and I are so sorry to hear about the loss of your beloved son. You are in our thoughts, and we pray for strength for your whole family as you deal with such a tragic loss.

Kris Mandyam

December 26, 2005

Our thoughts are with you all and we will see you soon.



Kris, Sridhar, Brendan and Maya

Rita Seitz

December 25, 2005

Uncle Paul, Aunt Judi and Jessica. I am terribly sorry for your loss and I can't imagine what you are going through right now, especially through the holidays. I wish I could have gotten to know Nick a little better, I'm sure we would have gotten along great! Take care and i'm sure things will be better.

Love you always,

Rita

Tanna Schnake

December 25, 2005

Paul, Judi and Jessica:



I can't imagine how you might feel right now, but just know that you have been in my prayers and thoughts every day, and will continue to be. I only met Nick once, but I must agree with you...he did have a smile that lit up the room. It just makes you wonder why this would happen to him. We just have to know that God had a better plan for Nick. God Bless you all.



Love,

Matthew Bailey

December 25, 2005

I will always miss your humour, lafter, and smile. I have never met a more happy and unselfish person in my life. You will be very missed.

Jami Bailey

December 25, 2005

I love you and will forever miss you.

Edward and Carolyn Manto

December 25, 2005

We know your hearts are broken, but the wonderful memories you shared will live on forever. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the Barbara family at this difficult time in your lives.

Cousin Ed and Carolyn

michelle Gagliardi

December 25, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this heartbreaking time. I will always remember Nick and how happy and generous he was!

Frank and Sheri Gagliardi

December 25, 2005

With deepest sympathy during this difficult time. Nick will always be remembered in our family, he was always a gentleman and fine man.

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