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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Alma Edwin Hansen
Jan 7, 2024
Alma E. Hansen Jr., 66, passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2024 with his wife by his side at his home in Green River, WY.
He was born on January 27, 1957 in Logan, UT, the son of Alma E. Hansen and Donna Mae Matlock Hansen.
Alma was a 1975 graduate of Bear River High School.
He worked many jobs...
Dawn P. Green
Dec 25, 2023
Dawn P. Green, 63, passed away on Christmas day, December 25, 2023 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs, Wyoming. She was a former resident of Lincoln, Montana.
She was born on March 8, 1960 in Seattle, Washington; the daughter of Oliver H. Martin and Leona Wright.
Dawn attended school in Washington and graduated from the Shoreline High...
Mary Ilayne Jackson
Dec 23, 2023
Mary Ilayne Jackson, 77, passed away December 23, 2023 at her home on Kolman Ranch in Rock Springs, Wyoming. She was a resident of Sweetwater County for the last 19 months and was a former resident of Shelton, Washington.
She was born on January 4, 1946 in Port Townsend, Washington, the daughter of Clarence E. Patten and Irene N. Rustemeyer.
...
Paula Josephine Lukehart
Dec 15, 2023
Paula Josephine Lukehart, 79, passed away Friday, December 15, 2023 at the Mission at the Villa Castle Rock, in Green River, Wyoming surrounded by family.
She was born in Gillette, Wyoming on May 29, 1944, the daughter of Paul Lewis and Myrtle Moser.
Paula graduated from the Campbell High School with the class of 1962 before attending the...
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