Alissa was born on December 6, 1954 to Harold Jay and Velma R. Blakesley in North Platte, Nebraska. She was an only child. Her family moved to Colorado Springs in 1959. Alissa graduated from Wasson High School in 1972 and Adams State College in 1976 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business. On February 14, 1987, she married Ray F. Bernabei, who preceded her in death in 1994.
In 1966, Alissa joined Holy Cross Lutheran Church and after her confirmation in 1968, she joined the church choir, music being one of her greatest joys.
A Memorial Service planned for March 23, 2019 at 11:00 a.m., Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 4125 Constitution Ave., Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Alissa had requested no flowers be sent but donations be made to Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region. 610 Abbot Ln, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80905.