Recent Obituaries in Rawlins, Wyoming

Barbara Ryan

May 12, 2017

Barbara Kay Ryan passed away on May 12, 2017, the result of a fall in her home. Her passing was quick and painless. She is survived by her children, Michael and Amy Ryan, her son-in-law Richard, and three granddaughters Lorelei, Bethany and Eloise. Barbara also left behind a great many friends. Barbara was born in Burlington Iowa on December 20,...

Leo Sandoval

May 1, 2017

Leo A. Sandoval, 67, of Rawlins passed away May 1, 2017 at his residence. He was born June 11, 1949 in Rock Springs, WY, to parents Eufelia (Archuleta) and Telesfor Sandoval. Leo graduated from Rawlins H.S., and retired in 2009 after 42 years with the Union Pacific Railroad. He married Eva Montoya on Dec. 28, 1999. He enjoyed motorcycle riding,...

Joan Jaure

May 1, 2017

Joan Jaure, 84, of Rawlins passed away peacefully May 1, 2017 at the Rawlins Rehabilitation and Wellness Center with her family at her side. She was born March 12, 1933 in Roswell, NM to parents Rose (Valdez) and Louis Resendez. She moved to Rawlins at a young age with her aunt, Rose Resendez. In 1949, she met and married Leo...

Connie Hood

Apr 30, 2017

Connie Hood, 71, of Saratoga passed away Apr. 30, 2017. She was born Sept. 19, 1945 in Miami, OK. The family will hold services at a later date. A full obituary will follow.

Kenneth Penman

Apr 28, 2017

An obituary is not available at this time for Kenneth B. Penman. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Antonia Martinez

Apr 13, 2017

Antonia Vasquez Martinez, 44, of Rawlins passed away unexpectedly Apr. 13, 2017 in the comfort of her own home. She was born Mar. 24, 1973 in Rawlins, WY to parents Emily F. (Rivera) and Henry R. Vasquez. A Vigil Service with recitation of the Rosary will be held on Mon. Apr. 17, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic...

Maureen McCuddy

Apr 13, 2017

An obituary is not available at this time for Maureen M. McCuddy. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Evangelina DeHerrera

Apr 6, 2017

Evangelina (Lena) DeHerrera, 88, of Rawlins passed away Apr. 6, 2017 at the Memorial Hospital of Carbon County with her daughter by her side. She was born Feb. 19, 1929 in Costilla, NM to Alfredo Arellano and Rosenda Vigil. My beautiful angel was a devoted mother and wife, married to her husband, Archie for 69 years. Survivors include her three...

Truth Karstoft

Apr 2, 2017

An obituary is not available at this time for Truth Jeanette Karstoft. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

June Vialpando

Mar 29, 2017

June Irene Vialpando "Wood", born June 1, 1933, passed away at the Memorial Hospital, March 29, 2017. June was 83 years old. She was born to Clarence and Nellie Wood. She married Jake Vialpando Aug. 19, 1947. June had five children: Gloria Vialpando, Rawlins, Rebecca Martinez, Cheyenne, Darlena Sandoval (Bobby), Rawlins, Andrew Vialpando (Judy), Calif., Eddie Vialpando, Rawlins; three siblings,...

Toa Wing

Mar 26, 2017

Toa Fong Wing, age 62, passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2017 at the Unity Hospital in Rochester, NY. Toa was born in Rawlins, Wyoming on January 30, 1955 to Moy Kong (Charlie) Wing and Chinn (Momma) Wing. Toa is pre-deceased by sister Sue (Jim) and is lovingly remembered by her brothers Moy (Sue), Gene (Lois), and Quong, sister Mee...

Elisa Sanchez

Mar 22, 2017

An obituary is not available at this time for Elisa Hope Sanchez. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Gary Francis

Mar 20, 2017

Gary Wayne Francis died March 20, 2017 at the Saratoga Care Center. He was born April 2, 1945 in Orem, Utah and grew up in Boulder, Colorado. Gary married Tina [Smitherman] Francis on February 20, 1988. They finally got to move to Saratoga in 2001 where Gary got his dream shop. He spent hours making furniture and items he donated...

Betty Merrill

Mar 20, 2017

Betty Ellen Bixler Merrill entered this world on September 13, 1925, in Parco (now Sinclair), WY, to Pearl and Charles Bixler. Betty settled in Encampment at a young age and attended Encampment schools. She married Dale Merrill on October 30, 1942 in a double ceremony with Slim and Charlotte Kraft who remained lifelong friends. On the first day of spring,...

Robert Yockey

Mar 19, 2017

Service

Tuesday, April 4, 2017 2:00pm

Rawlins Cemetery

915 Third St.

RAWLINS, WY

A graveside service will be held in the new Veteran's section of the Rawlins Cemetery.

Interment

Rawlins Cemetery

915 Third St.

RAWLINS, WY

Vernon Wagner

Mar 14, 2017

An obituary is not available at this time for Vernon D. Wagner. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Gary Babel

Mar 14, 2017

Gary Lee Babel died March 14, 2017 at the Saratoga Care Center. He was born November 17, 1937 in Rock Springs, Wyoming to Steven Louis Babel and Evelyn Sue (Harnish) Babel. Gary was 79 years old. He was raised in Superior, Wyoming where his father was a coal miner and later deputy sheriff of Sweetwater County. Gary went to elementary...

Sarah Brox

Mar 12, 2017

Service

Saturday, July 22, 2017 10:00am

Rawlins Cemetery

915 Third St.

RAWLINS, WY

Due to family health issues, there will be no reception following the service.

Interment

Rawlins Cemetery

915 Third St.

RAWLINS, WY

David Forney

Mar 5, 2017

David Clark Forney, 56, passed away March 5, 2017 at the VA Medical Center in Denver. He was born July 2, 1960 in Butte, MT to parents, Betty J. (Thomas) and David R. Forney. David proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps. and was honorably discharged as a Sgt. on Mar. 8, 1982. He worked as a self-employed chimney sweep...

Juanita Jackson

Mar 5, 2017

Juanita J. Jackson, 60, of Glenrock, died on March 5th at Wyoming Medical Center with her family by her side. She was born June 26, 1956 to Archie and Lena DeHerrera in Rawlins. She enjoyed fishing, camping, painting, gardening, and spending time with her loved ones. She was outgoing and never met a stranger. She enjoyed life and lived life...