Obituary of Morganne "Mo" Ashlee Markowski & Troy Ke Rodri...

Morganne and Troy were two beautiful people who loved each other, they loved life, the outdoors, their families and friends. On June 9, 2022 they left this world together�soul mates.Troy Kekoa Angel Rodrigues was born in Oahu, Hawaii on November 27, 1995. From an early age, Troy grew up playing club soccer from the time he was a child into his early adult life and continued to play soccer for local leagues around Colorado. During his teenage years, Troy, along with his brother, Taylor, tried Aikido. Unlike his brother, Troy would end up dropping it in his pursuit for his passion in soccer. Many years later Troy's brother, Taylor, would reinvite his brother to play Aikido, and there he gave it another try. His senseis, Mendiola and Furlong from Hawaii, mentored Troy in the discipline of Aikido and much more, instilling in him the value of life, relationships, work ethic and culture. Troy was employed with Priority Plumbing and Heating. His boss, Bob, helped refine Troy's skills and encouraged him to go and attain his Journeymen license. Troy started as plumber's apprentice with Hodges Plumbing Inc. The father and son, LaMonte and Kevin Hodges, mentored Troy and took him under their wings and taught him everything about the industry. Troy also had the opportunity to work with his buddy, Chris, at a family-owned business, Aguirre Carpeting. Troy was the kindest soul who cared for everyone and demonstrated this often with his love for Morganne and his family. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Daniel A. Rodrigues; maternal grandfather, Alejandro S. Ramos; and maternal grandmother, Lucita C. Ramos. He is survived by his parents, Lynn (Castillo Ramos) and Danny Rodrigues; brother, Taylor; and paternal grandmother, Diane Rodrigues; along with many aunts, uncles, and cousins.Morganne "Mo" Ashlee Markowski was born December 22, 1998 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Morganne had been dancing for twenty years. She started with The Dance Center at the age of 4 until she graduated with dance honors from CIVA Charter High School for the Performing Arts. Morganne danced in many genres with an emphasis on jazz, hip hop, and lyrical. She graduated from Pikes Peak Community College, majoring in dance where she performed with the High Altitude Dance Ensemble for three semesters, and attained her Associate of Arts degree in Dance in May, 2021. Upon graduation from PPCC, Morganne was enrolled in the Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) dance program at UCCS starting in the Fall of 2022. Morganne taught jazz and hip hop classes for Park Hill Dance Academy in Denver, Colorado where she worked with the tiny tots and jazz youth, and The Peak School of Dance in Colorado Springs, Colorado. She taught after-school hip hop dance for the Aurora School District, and in Castle Rock. She planned a career as a dance teacher as well as a dancer in musical theater where she enjoyed telling her story of life through movement and expression.Morganne was preceded in death by her grandfather, Burke Eastlick; uncle, Burke Eastlick, Jr.; and sister, Sophia Markowski. She is survived by her mother, Dr. Tina Bynum; beloved dog, Mojo; her firefighter father, Eric (Victoria) Markowski; brother, Matthew; sisters, Holly, Courtney, and Morgan; grandparents, Lee and Linda Markowski, Lynnette Snyder, and Linda Harrell and James Krichmar; along with many aunts, uncles, and cousins.Morganne and Troy loved life together spending a great deal of time hiking, camping, and enjoying the outdoors with many friends and family. They were planning their life together with an impending marriage. Both of our children were the most loving and happy couple that left everyone awed by their blessed commitment together and a beautiful life to come.Joint Memorial Service, 11:00AM, Wednesday, June 29, 2022, New Life Church-Theatre, 11025 Voyager Parkway, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80921. Reception to follow. Flowers may be sent to New Life Church-Theatre.Memorial Contributions in Morganne's honor can be made to Park Hill Dance Academy for scholarship assistance (parkhilldanceacademy.com).Our hearts are heavy over the loss of our precious children who are now in Heaven with our dear Lord Jesus and all the angels. Events Memorial Service Wednesday, June 29, 2022 11:00AM New Life Church 11025 Voyager Parkway Colorado Springs, CO 80921 Phone: 719-328-1793