July 17, 1989 – October 13, 2024
It is with much sadness to state that Andre “Michael” Wroten passed away suddenly on October 13, 2024, after a long illness. He was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado and remained a life-long resident.
He is survived locally by his mother, Lori Moore; stepfather, John F. Moore III; brothers, John F. Moore IV and Isaac Moore; grandmother, Connie Wroten; as well as his aunt, Cheryl Garduno; uncle, Bernie Garduno; and cousins, Tyler Garduno and Ryan Garduno. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Ronald W. Wroten; maternal great-grandmother, Margaret Simpkins; maternal great grandfather, Otis Marine; paternal great-grandfather, George Phillip Wroten; and paternal great grandmother, Margaret Carter; as well as other loved ones.
Michael was a very kind-hearted, loyal, bright, and devilishly fun person. As a child, he would run around the house in his cowboy boots and hat. He often had full control of the tv and loved to watch “Beauty and the Beast” over-and-over again. He had the trifecta, a smile so beautiful that it would melt your heart, a personality that would light up the room like no other and a heart of gold. As a child, he loved to have his brother and cousins over for sleepovers and would stay up all night playing games and watching movies. As he got older, his love of art was also very apparent, he had such a passion for drawing, especially cars and faces. His art is just beautiful! He also loved WWE wrestling, gaming, music, movies and spending time with friends and family. Often you would be summoned to his room, where he would share his thoughts, want to talk or share a new artist/song he discovered. We’ll forever miss those times.
As we all move forward in life, we’ll continue to remember his wonderful spirit, and all the good times and laughs we used to share. We, as Michael’s family, will continue to carry on his hopes, dreams and passions.
R.I.P. Michael, you’ll forever be missed and will remain in our hearts forever. God Bless!
Aunt Cheryl
19 Oct 2024Words cannot express the love that I have for Michael and the utter sadness, that I feel now. He was the absolute love of my life when he was born, and he will continue to be a guiding light and the love in my heart. The memories of all the good and not so good times we had will remain in my heart forever, where no one can ever take them away. Michael was a beautiful person and will be missed forever!!! God Bless, I love you!
Lori Moore
23 Oct 2024To my first born son Michael, Nothing can compare to the pain of losing you. You were a smart, kind, and loving human being that will be profoundly missed! There will never be a day that goes by that I will not celebrate your life. Your blue eyes and beautiful smile will forever be in my mind! Remembering you is easy, But there will be a heaviness within my heart that will never go away. Until we meet again! Love Mommy!❤️
Bernie Garduno
23 Oct 2024Michael, we will always love you for the person you were, funny, kind and big hearted! I’ll always cherish the memories of when you were a child, always entertaining us. I always tried to give you guidance and told you there were bigger and better things for you. Now that you are gone, I hope you are finding them! We all loved you and will never forget you!
Uncle Bernie
Isaac Moore
23 Oct 2024To my oldest brother Michael, I am devastated to hear about this tragedy. I will always remember when we would play video games together and watch TV together. We would always have fun together talking about cars, and animals, and many great things. Me and Michael always loved to watch The Neighborhood, and would have a great time. I will always remember those great times for a lifetime. I love you Michael and I hope that you are at peace.
Isaac Moore❤️
John F. Moore IV
23 Oct 2024Michael, growing up together was always a fun time. Especially playing video games together, when we were little and playing with H/O slot cars or Super Nintendo. I will always cherish and miss those times. I always loved when you would slide me around the house in the clothes basket or balled up in a blanket. I remember the first time I wanted to play MGS and you put it on the hardest level so I couldn’t make it past the first area. I always laugh at that now. I’m sorry that most of the time I never knew what to talk about, I’ve been working on that.. Moving forward will be very hard, especially on our birthday since we shared the same birthday, 7/17 7 years apart… I just wish I could have helped you more… I love you, bro.
John F Moore III
23 Oct 2024To Michael my step son,
I’m shocked still and very sad that you’re gone. I miss you and love you Michael. I remember the times when we watch WWE, comedy t.v. shows and have lots of laughs. We also played video games and talk about cars and watch football and basketball. You use to give me sample food and snacks that was a new flavor. When I was working on the road, we would be talking about good times and when I was coming to visit. Now that I’m home working, I didn’t see you that much but it was good seeing you when I did see you. I will miss you and I always love you!
Tyler Garduno
26 Oct 2024I’ve been trying to find the words to say since saying my final goodbye to you a week ago now. It still doesn’t feel real, but just know we are all so happy we had you to bring smiles and laughs to the family functions like you always did. I won’t forget our Christmas ritual of booting up the Super Nintendo and playing Paperboy, knocking over as much as we could, or trying to speed run Donkey Kong as fast and as much as we could. I know we grew apart, but my care and love for you was always there. I will never forget you and will always carry you with me. We love you, Michael 🩵