Corbin Joshua Budge

Our sweet little Corbin is now running, playing, laughing, and accomplishing everything that he could not do here on earth. Before he passed, he made sure to keep fighting until he saw his mommy in Colorado. Corbin leaves us at just 16 months old, but his spirit will remain with us for all time.

Corbin faced many neurological and respiratory complications, caused by Spina Bifida, Chiari II, and Cerebral Palsy. His sole purpose in this world was to help others, without ever being able to do anything for himself. This precious little boy brought hope, trust, compassion, patience, understanding, and most importantly love to all that were blessed enough to know him.

At 12 months old, his mother made the ultimate sacrifice. Allowing another family to come into his life, in hopes of better medical care and quality of life. Both families will forever cherish this special bond that was formed. Corbin's love extends to Nick, Ashlie, Charlie, and Ruger Smith. Along with a huge extended family that instantly took him in as their own.

Corbin is survived by his loving parents, Angela Kristen Merlino-Budge and Jacob Merlino, his siblings Vincenzo Salazar and Madison Budge.  He peacefully left on his terms, just two days after smiling and laughing in their arms for the last time.

A memorial will be held Friday evening for close friends and family.