Obituary of Bernard "Bernie" Antoine, Sr.

Bernard Antoine, Sr., 81, passed away on August 24, 2022, in Colorado Springs, Colorado.He was� born on July 21, 1941, to Shirley Lloyd Antoine, Sr. and Doretha Kingsley in Eunice, Louisiana.Bernard "Bernie" graduated from Grambling State University where he was a member of the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity. After graduating from Grambling, Bernie joined the United States Marine Corps and proudly served from 1966 to 1972, reaching the rank of Corporal. After he was honorably discharged from the Marine Corps, Bernie was an Auditor for many years with Fannie Mae. He was also a successful entrepreneur and owned and operated Rocky Mountain Industrial Supplies in Colorado Springs, Colorado for over forty years. Bernie was passionate about his business, his friends, and most importantly, his family.He is preceded in death by his parents; and his brother, Shirley Antoine, Jr.Bernie is survived by his daughters, Yvette Rodriguez and Sonya (Michael) Fallert; son, Bernard (Stephanie) Antoine, II; granddaughters, Eliz Rodriguez, Tremaine Scott, Jazmyn Medel and Zoee Fallert; grandsons, Michael Rodriguez, Stephen Rodriguez, Justin Burns and Michael Fallert; and many great-grandchildren, cousins and friends.Visitation, 9:00AM, Friday, September 9, 2022, The Springs Funeral Services, 3115 East Platte Avenue, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80909.Funeral Service, 10:00AM, Friday, September 9, 2022, The Springs Funeral Services, 3115 East Platte Avenue, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80909.This event will be livestreamed, please see the link in the events section below.Graveside Service, 12:00PM, Friday, September 9, 2022, Pikes Peak National Cemetery, 10545 Drennan Road, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80925. Events Visitation Friday, September 9, 2022 9:00AM The Springs Funeral Services 3115 East Platte Avenue Colorado Springs, CO 80909 Phone: 719-207-8855 Funeral Service Friday, September 9, 2022 10:00AM The Springs Funeral Services 3115 East Platte Avenue Colorado Springs, CO 80909 Phone: 719-207-8855 Graveside Friday, September 9, 2022 12:00PM Pikes Peak National Cemetery 10545 Drennan Road Colorado Springs, CO 80925 Phone: 202-632-8035