Ernest F. Champigny IV

Ernest F. Champigny IV, 61, of Colorado Springs, CO, husband of Joann (Rodriguez) Champigny, died peacefully on Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his family. He was born on July 14, 1961, in Connecticut, son of the late Ernest and Patricia (Jensen) Champigny.

He honorably served the US Air Force for a little over 21 years, achieving the rank of Master Sergeant in Telecommunications. He continued on by transferring to civil service until 2019 as Project Manager. He was a member and former commander of the American Legion, Post #38, and a fourth degree knight with the Knights of Columbus. He earned his Bachelors in Theological Studies from Colorado Christian University.

He was an avid sports fan, loved the outdoors, enjoyed running, and devoted Catholic. His loyalty for his beloved NY Yankees and NY Giants never wavered. His thirst for knowledge always remained as he was a history buff and fond of reading. He excelled at puzzles, especially crosswords and jigsaw.

A proud, humorous, and loving father, brother, grandfather and friend, he will be greatly missed by all. He is survived by his wife Joann, his daughters Sonia Kessler with his 2 granddaughters and Rebecca, a son, Ernest, and sisters Michelle Duby and Nadine Kocum. He was predeceased by his grandmother Josephine Jensen, his parents, a brother, Michael Champigny, and sisters, Denise Champigny and Theresa Mawaka.

A visitation for Ernest will be held Thursday, October 20, 2022 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM at St. Dominic Catholic Church, 5354 US-85, Colorado Springs, CO 80911. A Mass of Christian Burial will occur Thursday, October 20, 2022 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, 5354 US-85, Colorado Springs, CO 80925. A rosary will occur Thursday, October 20, 2022 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM, 5354 US-85, Colorado Springs, CO 80911.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.Dove-Witt.com for the Champigny family.