Jesus Jaurequi

Jesus Jaurequi Rock Springs - Jesus Jaurequi, 69, of Rock Springs, died Friday, February 26, 2016 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County after a sudden illness. He has been a long time resident of Rock Springs. He was born May 15, 1946 in Fresnillo, Mexico, the son of Jesus Jaurequi and Alejandrina Moreno. He married Josefina Romoro. She preceded him in death. He had worked for Bunning Transfer for over 30 years retiring in 2008. He was a member of the Rock Springs Christian Church. His interests were hunting, fishing, gambling and traveling. He became a US citizen December 8, 2014. Survivors include his daughter Lerono Jaurequi Zavala of Mexico; half brother Luis Castaneda Moreno of Colorado; sister Felipa Jaurequi of Rock Springs; half-sisters Gloria Castaneda Moreno and Teodora Castanedo Moreno both of Mexico; 4 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild; numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Theodora Ramos and Maria L. Jaurequi. Funeral services will held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, March 3, 2016 at the Rock Springs Christian Church, 124 2nd Street, Rock Springs. Jose Parra will officiate. A viewing will be 6-8 pm Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at Fox Funeral Home, 2800 Commercial Way, Rock Springs. Interment will take place at the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens, Rock Springs.