Recent Obituaries in Rawlins, Wyoming

Mar 10, 2021

David Lee Deffenbaugh “Rebel”, 71, passed peacefully at the Rawlins Rehabilitation and Wellness Center with his wife by his side.

Mr. Deffenbaugh was born on May 27th, 1949 in Rawlins Wyoming, to Roy and Gladys. David was born and raised in Wyoming, he was a lifelong Wyomingnite and also a fisherman, hunter, broncos fan, a father, and a loving husband. David...

Mar 7, 2021

Desmend Michel Martinez, resident of Rawlins, passed away on March 7, 2021.

Desmend was born on May 7, 1997 in Laramie, Wyoming, to Merissa Martinez and Timothy Martinez.  He graduated from Rawlins High School in 2016, married Sierra August 20, 2016, and was employed for WYDOT as a Maintenance Technician.

When Desmend would walk into...

Feb 26, 2021

Leroy A. Gonzales resident of Rawlins, Wyoming, passed away on February 26, 2021 at his home at the age of 73 years.

Leroy was born October 3, 1947 to Jose Manuel Gonzales and Emma Romero Gonzales in Mora, New Mexico.

Joined USMC March 1965, when he was just 17 years old.  He was stationed at Camp...

Feb 18, 2021

Joseph (Joe, Jose) Lujan, 88, of Rawlins, Wyoming, passed away on February 18, 2021 at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center.  A Rosary and Funeral service will be held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church on Friday, March 5, 2021.  The Rosary Service will begin at 10:00 am with the funeral immediately after, followed by graveside services.

Joe, was born...

Feb 15, 2021

Gary Lee Belden passed into freedom from this earth into God’s arms on February 15, 2021.

Gary was a loving father of five children, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  He was a brother to four siblings and niece Amanda and many more nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews.

He will be sadly missed and never forgotten.

Feb 12, 2021

Dustin Sheppard Smith, 40 of Greer, South Carolina, passed away in Saratoga, Wyoming on Friday, February 12, 2021 of a heart attack.

Dustin was born on April 22, 1980 in Greenville, South Carolina.  He was the son of Linda and Tom Fulbright and Art (Carolyn) Smith.

Dustin was a talented sous chef working in restaurants...

Feb 1, 2021

Mary Jo Quealy was born March 29, 1935 to Josephine and James Quealy in Laramie, Wyoming.  Her early years were spent in the Elk Mountain and Hanna, Wyoming areas with Elk Mountain always being her favorite.  Her family moved to the Laramie area when she was in the 5th grade.  She was enrolled in the University Prep School which...

Jan 30, 2021

Margaret Faunita Wilson of Rawlins, Wyoming, passed away on January 30th, 2021 at the Memorial Hospital of Carbon County in Rawlins.

Margaret was born in Rawlins on April 26, 1933 to Logan and Emma (Kennaday)Cairns. She was raised on the Platte river and went to school in Sinclair until they moved to Rawlins and had lived there...

Jan 29, 2021

Mary Kelly passed away at the Saratoga Care Center in Saratoga, WY, on January 29, 2021. Mary was born on a farm near Braymer, MO, to Lee McBee and Nellie McKnight McBee on April 11, 1927.  She was a graduate of Braymer High School along with classmate, Harold Kelly. Upon her high school graduation, Mary worked for the local...

Jan 29, 2021

You are my sunshine … and will always be

Our sweet mom and dad were reunited January 29, 2021 as she graduated to the next life surrounded by her family.   Dad was there to meet her and welcome her home to the beautiful paradise he’s been working on the past few years.  Growing up we were a...

Jan 18, 2021

Shirley Sue Harnden , resident of Saratoga, Wyoming, passed away on January 18, 2021 at her home at the age of 65.

She was born on November 13, 1955 to Edgar and Juanita Haycock in Hanna, Wyoming.  Where she lived and grew up with her three sisters; Karen Kitchen, Virginia Davis, and Lori Gordon.  She graduated from Hanna/Elk Mountain High...

Jan 16, 2021

In loving memory of Melvin Joseph Hoffman

Melvin, age 77, of Rawlins, passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at the Memorial Hospital of Carbon County.

Funeral preparations were performed by the Jacoby Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life will be held later this spring due to Covid restrictions.

Melvin was born on...

Jan 5, 2021

Max passed from this life January 5, 2021 at the age of 80 at her daughter’s residence in Sinclair, Wyoming.

She was born to Arthur and Mildred Kendall Dobson on February 11, 1940, in Orlando Oklahoma, Payne County. Max always said that she was a “pain” because she was born in Payne County.  She attended schools in...

Jan 2, 2021

On January 2, 2021, Lila Marlene Jones Blakely Boles passed away peacefully at the age of 88.

Lila was born December 5, 1932 in Rock Springs Wyoming, to Dwight and Dorotha Jones.  She was the first of five children.  Franklin (1934), Roger (1942), Richard (1945) and Marilyn (1948) followed their sister into the loving home of her...

Dec 30, 2020

LaVern Irene Yarusinsky was born on May 28, 1963 and passed away on December 30, 2020 after having health complications from a blood clot to her lungs.

LaVern was a beloved wife, mother and proud grandma.  She enjoyed her life to the fullest every day.

She loved the outdoors, camping, hiking etc.  Her favorite place to...

Dec 25, 2020

Long-time Saratoga resident Houston Valle Evans Jr. (Valle) passed away peacefully in his home early Christmas Day.  Born on November 18, 1929 in the Rawlins hospital, Valle had a “life well lived” of 91 years, almost all of it in the North Platte River Valley.

Valle and his family have deep roots in and around Saratoga.  His...

Dec 24, 2020

Gilbert Cruz, resident of Rawlins, Wyoming, passed away on December 24, 2020, at Memorial Hospital of Carbon County at the age of 70 years.

Gilbert was life-long resident of Rawlins from the time he was born to Jake and Grace Cruz on May 10, 1950 in Rawlins, Wyoming.  He attended school in Rawlins graduating in 1968.  Gilbert...

Dec 23, 2020

Isabel Emily Garcia passed away December 23, 2020 to spend Christmas with her husband George and family.  She had a lengthy illness which she fought bravely.

She was born to Manuel and Mary Ortega Medina on October 3, 1934.  She was the eldest daughter of eight siblings.

She moved from Raton, New Mexico as a...

Dec 21, 2020

James Salazar Sr, 81, of Pinedale, Wyoming, passed away on December 21, 2020. James was born on June 20, 1939 in Deaver, Wyoming to Teodolo T and Maria Ortiz Salazar. He attended school in Rawlins, Wyoming.

He joined the United States Army and fought in the Korean War.

On November 23, 1963 he married Dora...

Dec 17, 2020

Telesfore “Tele” Campos, resident of Rawlins, Wyoming, passed away on December 17, 2020 at his residence at the age of 76.

Tele was born to Jose Adan and Maria “Nattie” Campos on August 15, 1944 in Cimarron, New Mexico.

He loved music, spending time with family, Harley Davidson, and playing pool.

He was...