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Wade Allen Colvin

Wade Allen Colvin

Feb 12, 2024

Wade Allen Colvin, 69, passed away February 12, 2024 at his home in Rock Springs, Wyoming.

He was born February 6, 1955 in White Lake, South Dakota to Melvin Colvin and Doris Fegueroa. He has lived the majority of his life in Rock Springs, WY where he has been surrounded by his son Wade Colvin Jr, and his two grandkids that...

Lauretta Jean Tanner

Lauretta Jean Tanner

Feb 12, 2024

Lauretta Jean Tanner, 85, passed away on Monday, February 12, 2024 in Murray, UT. She was a resident of Rock Springs, WY.

She was born on September 8, 1938 in Gary, Indiana, the daughter of and Irvin Leander Mascher and Iola Mae Bowlin.

Lauretta attended Judge Memorial Catholic High before attending nursing school and obtained her degree. She was a practicing nurse...

John Blake Prevedel

John Blake Prevedel

Feb 10, 2024

John "Blake" Prevedel, 62 passed away on February 10th 2024. He was a lifelong resident of Rock Springs Wyoming, where he has been appreciated and loved by many. Blake was born July 11th, 1961 in Rock Springs. He attended schools in Rock Springs and was a 1980 graduate of Rock Springs High School.

Blake was known for his kindness, love and...

Jerry Olachia Elizondo

Jerry Olachia Elizondo

Feb 3, 2024

Jerry Olachia Elizondo, 72, passed away February 3, 2024 at the University of Utah Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah.

He was born March 14, 1951 in Baytown, Texas, one of 8 children to Manuel and Janie Elizondo.

After graduating from high school, he joined the Navy where he met his future wife Mary Gail Rule. They were both in the helicopter...

Blake Rock Brower

Blake Rock Brower

Jan 28, 2024

Blake Rock Brower, 35, of Rock Springs Wyoming passed away suddenly on January 28th 2024. Blake was born on January 14, 1989 to Tony J Brower and Mischelle Rock Brower, in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Shortly after Blake was Born his family moved to Rock Springs. He was the fair haired, fearless baby in the family with the cutest cheeks, and adored...

Fredrick Ray Grisham

Fredrick Ray Grisham

Jan 28, 2024

Fredrick Ray Grisham, 79, passed away January 28, 2024 at his home in Granger, Wyoming. He was a former resident of Basin, WY.

Fredrick was born on January 2, 1945 in Greybull, WY, the son of Shedrick and Bertha Grisham.

He graduated from the Greybull High School with the class of 1964 before enlisting in the Army.

Fredrick was a Vietnam Veteran.

He married...

Raymond Porenta

Raymond Porenta

Jan 27, 2024

Raymond Porenta, 76, passed away January 27, 2024 at his home in Rock Springs, Wyoming with his daughter by his side.

He was born May 10, 1947 in Rock Springs, the son of Adolf Porenta and Mary Wisniewski.

Raymond graduated from the Rock Springs High school and enlisted in the Navy in 1967. He was a Vietnam era veteran.

He was a member...

Don Barker

Don Barker

Jan 27, 2024

Don Barker, beloved husband and best friend of Susan for more than 65 years, passed away on Jan 27, 2024 at the age of 90. He died from having too many birthdays.

He was born in Lovell, Wyoming on July 7, 1933 to Leland & LaVaughn Barker. His family moved to Victor, Idaho when he was in second grade. Don graduated...

Heidi B Wickersham

Heidi B Wickersham

Jan 26, 2024

Heidi Brianne Wickersham, 44, passed away on January 26, 2024 in Rock Springs, Wyoming.

She was born on April 3, 1979 in Rock Springs, the daughter of Bryan Williams and Lori Hildreth.

Her favorite bible verse was Philippians 4:13 “I can do all things through him who strengthens me”.

Heidi will be deeply missed by her friends and family.

Condolences for the family can...

Judith "Judi" Ann Sweat

Judith "Judi" Ann Sweat

Jan 26, 2024

Judith “Judi” Ann Sweat, 71, passed away on Friday, January 26, 2024 surrounded by her family at her home in Rock Springs, WY.



She was born on September 20, 1952 in Las Vegas, NV, the daughter of LaVar Thompson and Florence Pace.

 

Judi was a 1970 graduate of Duchesne High School. She later obtained her certified nursing assistant certification.

 

She worked at the...

Timothy Maurice Snyder

Timothy Maurice Snyder

Jan 25, 2024

Timothy Maurice Snyder, 56, passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2024 at his home in Rock Springs, WY.

He was born on August 31, 1967 in Battle Creek, MI, the son of Georgel Snyder and Rose Marie Mitchell.

Timothy graduated Central High School in Battle Creek, MI. He furthered his education at Wilberforce University in Ohio.

He married Lesa Kay Splett on June...

Heidi Smith

Heidi Smith

Jan 24, 2024



 

Heidi Smith, 61, passed away on January 24, 2024 at her home in Rock Springs, Wyoming following complications from cancer.

 

She was born on December 13, 1963 in Bremen-Burglesum Germany, the daughter of Günther and Eva Behmann.

 

Heidi married Gene R.V. Smith Jr. in Rock Springs, Wyoming on November 1, 2006.  

 

She enjoyed spending her time taking care of her 4 dogs...

Carol Elaine Hurtado

Carol Elaine Hurtado

Jan 23, 2024

Carol Elaine Hurtado,71, passed away January 23rd,2024 at home, surrounded by family. A long-term resident of Green River, WY, she passed following a lengthy illness.

Carol was born April 3rd, 1952, in Palmer, Alaska; the daughter of Merlyn Raymond Franz and Patsy Elizabeth Franz nee Sutt.

She married Charles Raymond Hurtado. They later divorced. He preceded her in death on February 10th...

Nancy Tellefson

Nancy Tellefson

Jan 22, 2024

Nancy Tellefson died peacefully at her home in Rock Springs, Wyoming on January 22, 2024 after an extended illness. She will join her lifelong partner, Oscar, in heaven. 

Nancy Tellefson was born in Dewey, Illinois, on July 10th, 1935. She was a resident of Rantoul, Illinois, where she attended Rantoul public schools. She graduated from Rantoul High School in 1953. She soon met the...

Kenna Lee Winslow

Kenna Lee Winslow

Jan 20, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kenna Lee (Ringdahl) Winslow on January 20, 2024. She passed away from a sudden illness at the hospital surrounded by her family. She was a beloved wife, mother, sister, daughter, and friend to many. What she enjoyed most was being a loving wife and a caring mother to her...

Ronda Sue Simmons

Ronda Sue Simmons

Jan 19, 2024

Ronda Sue (Suzi) Bobbitt Simmons, 56, of Green River, Wyoming passed away on January 19, 2024 at home with her husband Kelly by her side following a courageous battle with cancer.

 

Suzi was born on August 16,1967 in Rock Springs, Wyoming, the daughter of William Sherman Bobbitt and Doris J. Lipscomb Bobbitt. Suzi was a life long resident of Green River,...

Kreston M Sanchez

Kreston M Sanchez

Jan 16, 2024

Kreston Michael Sanchez, 45, left us far too soon on January 16, 2024.  

He was born on August 2, 1978 in Rock Springs, Wyoming; the youngest son of Nick Sanchez and Pam Overy. 

Kreston graduated from Green River High School with the class of 1997 before attending the University of Wyoming. 

His infectious smile never failed to light up a room. A...

Victoriano "Larry" Lorenzo Silva

Victoriano "Larry" Lorenzo Silva

Jan 15, 2024

Victoriano “Larry” Lorenzo Silva, 71, passed away Monday, January 15, 2024 at his home in Green River, Wyoming.

He was born in Taos, New Mexico on May 13, 1952; the son of Victoriano Silva and Patricia Viola Arellano Silva.

Larry married Evelyn F. Bailon in Cheyenne, Wyoming on November 20, 1976.

He graduated from Taos High school and was a golden glove boxer.

Mr....

Robert Scott Peters

Robert Scott Peters

Jan 12, 2024

Robert Scott Peters, 61, passed away on January 12, 2024 at home with his wife by his side. He was a resident of Rock Springs, Wyoming for the last 8 years and was a previous resident of Michigan.

Mr. Peters was born on July 5, 1962 in Dearborn, Michigan, the son of Raymond H. Peters Jr. and Lucy Peters (Pavao).

Robert worked...

Betty Ann Applequist

Betty Ann Applequist

Jan 12, 2024

 

Betty Ann Applequist, 97, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family January 12, 2024. She was born in Escalon, California on March 3, 1926 to George and Edna Thompson. She was the middle of three sisters, whom she remained close to throughout life. She graduated from Escalon Union High School, where she met her future husband, Marvin...

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