Obituaries

GEORGE WOODROW GARNER JR.,
“WOODY”, CSM (RET)
December 18, 1942-February 3, 2012

George Woodrow Garner Jr., “Woody”, CSM (RET), passed away peacefully February 3, 2012,  at the age of 69, surrounded by his family in his home in California.
  He was born December 18, 1942 in Jefferson, MO.   On December 1, 1962 he married Marion Ann Shaw of England.
  Woody served honorably in the United States Army for more than 27 years achieving the rank of Command Sergeant Major with assignments in Europe, Korea, and multiple combat duty tours in Vietnam.  He received the Bronze Star and Vietnam Cross for Gallantry and was a graduate of the Sergeant Major’s Academy, Class 20.  He retired from the Army as a CSM for the 124th Signal Battalion at Fort Carson, CO on May 31, 1988.   Woody was always known as a soldier’s soldier.
  Woody is survived by his wife, Marion; his children, Melanie, Tina, and Woody; two son-in-laws, a daughter-in-law, five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
  He was preceded in death by his daughter, Tricia.
  A wake and viewing was held from 5-9 p.m. Friday, February 10, at Dove-Witt Family Mortuary, 6630 S. Highway 85/87, Fountain.  A Memorial Service was held at 10 a.m. Saturday February 11, at Dove-Witt.  Burial with military honors followed at Evergreen Cemetery in Colorado Springs. 

LYLE SHYKES
March 3, 1929-February 7, 2012

  Lyle P. Shykes, 82, passed away February 7, 2012.
  He was born March 3, 1929 in Norcross, MN.  He was a Sergeant in the Air Force service from 1948 until 1952, and then worked for Federal Civil Service for 38 years.
  He was an honorary lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus, Council 4636, joining in 1975.  He loved the Chicago White Sox and the Denver Broncos.
  Lyle is survived by his wife, Elizabeth; his daughter, Debra (Michael) Cox; his granddaughter, Pamela Cox of Ogden Utah; his sister, Ellen Olthoff of Duluth, MN; his cousin, Gerry of Minneapolis, MN and many nieces and nephews.
  He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Geraldine Shykes; his stepmother, Tena and his brothers, Cecil, Eddie, Wayne and Don.
  Visitation was held from 5-7 p.m. Monday, February 13, at Dove-Witt Funeral Home, 6630 S. Highway 85/87, Fountain.  A Rosary followed.
  The Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, February 14, at St. Dominic Catholic Church, 5354 S. Hwy 85/87, Security, CO.  Burial

LYLE SHYKES
March 3, 1929-February 7, 2012

  Lyle P. Shykes, 82, passed away February 7, 2012.
  He was born March 3, 1929 in Norcross, MN.  He was a Sergeant in the Air Force service from 1948 until 1952, and then worked for Federal Civil Service for 38 years.
  He was an honorary lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus, Council 4636, joining in 1975.  He loved the Chicago White Sox and the Denver Broncos.
  Lyle is survived by his wife, Elizabeth; his daughter, Debra (Michael) Cox; his granddaughter, Pamela Cox of Ogden Utah; his sister, Ellen Olthoff of Duluth, MN; his cousin, Gerry of Minneapolis, MN and many nieces and nephews.
  He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Geraldine Shykes; his stepmother, Tena and his brothers, Cecil, Eddie, Wayne and Don.
  Visitation was held from 5-7 p.m. Monday, February 13, at Dove-Witt Funeral Home, 6630 S. Highway 85/87, Fountain.  A Rosary followed.
  The Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, February 14, at St. Dominic Catholic Church, 5354 S. Hwy 85/87, Security, CO.  Burial

BENITA SALLY ARAGON TRUJILLO
December 10, 1924-February 8, 2012

  Benita Sally Aragon Trujillo of Widefield passed away at home February 8, 2012.
  She was a homemaker and enjoyed cooking, making quilts and spending time with her family.
  She was born December 10, 1924 in New Mexico to John B. Aargon and Miquela Aragon.  She was one of 16 children.
  She is survived by seven sons, Gilbert (Mary) Trujillo of Widefield, Russel (Diana) Trujillo of Colorado Springs, Eddie Trujillo, Avon Trujillo, Roger (Berlinda) Trujillo, and Benny Lee (Shirley) Trujillo, all of Delta, and Jerry (Tammy) Trujillo of Montrose; four daughters, Louise (Albert) Vialpando of Widefield, Michele Duran of Colorado Springs, Rosemary (Richard) Anero of Montrose, Irma Trujillo of New Mexico; one daughter-in-law ,Viola Aragon of Olathe; 49 grandchildren, 176 great-grandchildren and 53 great-great-grandchildren.
  She was preceded in death by her husband, Secunio Trujillo; her son, Joe Aragon Sr. and her daughter, Mary Badial
    Visitation was held from Noon-1 p.m. Tuesday, February 14, at St. Dominic Catholic Church, 5354 S. Highway 85/87, Security, CO. A rosary and mass was followed at 1 p.m.