Recent Obituaries in Rawlins, Wyoming

Oct 5, 2020

Rebecca Santistevan of Rawlins, Wyoming passed away September 30, 2020 surrounded by her family.  She was born July 25, 1924 in Costilla, New Mexico to Alfredo Arellano and Rosenda Vigil.  She married Joe Santistevan in Costilla, New Mexico on July 20, 1944.  He preceded her in death on April 26, 1945.

She is survived by her sons,...

Oct 1, 2020

Jane Gale Huntley was born May 29, 1958. Jane was born to Paul and Barbara Slater. Jane grew up mostly in Mound City, KS until her and her family moved to Saratoga, WY during her high school  years where she graduated from. This is where she met the love of her life Martin Huntley. They were married June 25,...

Sep 12, 2020

Betty Louise Nikiel Ogden Mohror passed away at the age of 84 on September 12, 2020 following a long battle recovering from a broken hip and then a stroke. She is survived by her children Bill Ogden, Ruby Ogden(LeRoy Lucero), Jim(Laurie) Ogden, Roy Ogden, Mike(Traci) Mohror and Shelly Mohror(Michael) Pardis.  She leaves behind grandchildren: Britney(Steve) Bunch, Kylee Ogden, Jamie...

Sep 11, 2020

Ethan Taylor passed away peacefully on 09/11/2020 surrounded by friends and family.  Ethan was born on 06/08/1998 and raised in Rawlins.

He is survived by his dad Dennis (Dani) Taylor, Jr.; his mom Rachel (Aaron) Cerda; grandmothers Bonnie (Steven) Fleming and Grace Brown; brothers Cainen, Marc, and Zade; sisters Phoenix, Anette, and Rebecca; fiancé Rachel Mahon, daughter...

Sep 6, 2020

On Sunday, September 6th, 2020, Faye Lorraine (Jones) Schofield passed away peacefully at her home in Elk Mountain, WY.  Faye was born in Laramie, WY on June 21st, 1934.  She was the 7th of 15 children born to Jim and Hattie (Buckendorf) Jones.  She grew up and attended school in Elk Mountain where she met Ed Schofield and they...

Sep 4, 2020

Ben Vialpando, Jr. born January 8, 1935 in San Luis, Colorado, passed away Friday evening September 4, 2020. Ben passed with his family by his side. Ben was an avid fisherman with all the special “spots.” He always provided for his family no matter what type of job he had to do. Ben proudly retired from the Union Pacific...

Sep 2, 2020

Juan Leo DeHerrera, dad, grandfather, brother, mentor, friend, retired attorney and Army Veteran, departed this life on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on September 25, 1939, the oldest son of Gilbert & Mary (Arellano) DeHerrera.

He and his seven siblings grew up in section housing while his dad was employed...

Aug 20, 2020

Went to be with Our Lord on Thursday August 20, 2020. She was born April 6, 1940 to Otoniel & Rose Martinez in Amalia, New Mexico. Alice Passed with her family by her side.

She is survived by her Husband Gilbert Sisneros of 60 years & 6 months, Children Betty Jean Bustos (Robert), Johnny Sisneros (Uirica) 8 Grandchildren and...

Aug 20, 2020

On Thursday, August 20, 2020, Rayanna Ingersol, loving wife and mother, passed away at the age of 32.

Rayanna was born September 15, 1987 to Regina MacIntosh in North Platte Nebraska.

She is known as a simple girl who accepted and helped everyone that needed it. Her interests were many. Rayanna loved animals, especially dogs,...

Aug 15, 2020

Jeffrey Alan Pluemacher died aged 67 at his residence in Rawlins on August 15, 2020.  Jeff was born in Inglewood, California to Robert Pluemacher and Dorothy (Binnek) Pluemacher.  He spent the first half of his life in southern California where he was married and had two children.  Those of you who knew Jeff know he loved all things sweet,...

Aug 9, 2020

Zane Wei Lew of Rawlins, Wyoming passed away on August 9, 2020. Zane was born on October 31, 1952 to parents Rose C. Lew and Lew Lun Jow. A graduate from Rawlins High School, he earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wyoming.He worked for the Union Pacific Railroad for over 30 years.He often volunteered at the...

Aug 5, 2020

Lois Marie (Tabor) Seldomridge, 78, passed away suddenly on August 5, 2020 at the Cheyenne Medical Center, Cheyenne, Wyoming.

Lois was born on September 23, 1941, in Dale, Johnson County, Arkansas to Chester F. and Esther (Melson) Tabor.  In 1946, the family moved to Hanna where she went to school graduating with honors in 1960 from Hanna...

Jul 29, 2020

Mary Kay Swedenburg, the eldest daughter of Dr. Paul and Fern Swedenburg, was born in Minneapolis, MN on October 29, 1934. Mary grew up in Swanville and Glenwood, MN where she learned to play the piano and saxophone, also becoming an accomplished ballet and tap dancer, something she loved her entire life.  She graduated from high school with honors,...

Jul 27, 2020

Kevin Reeves of Rawlins passed away suddenly on July 27, 2020, at home, at the age of 64. Kevin Paul Reeves was born on November 15th, in Sidney, Nebraska. The family moved to Rawlins in 1960, Kevin attended grades Kindergarten through High School in Rawlins, graduating in 1975. Kevin then attended the University of Wyoming studying Geology for four...

Jul 22, 2020

Roy Joseph Cruz passed away suddenly July 22, 2020 at his home. He was born October of 1949. He is proceeded in death by both of his parents Jose L. Cruz and Fedelia Cruz, and his sister Esther (Cruz) and her husband Louis Jaramillo.

Roy is survived by a brother Gene P. Cruz and his wife Gail...

Jul 21, 2020

GARY PAUL WALTON DIED JULY 21, 2020 IN HIS HOME IN RAWLINS.  HE WAS BORN AUGUST 7, 1952, IN SHERIDAN, WY TO PARENTS IRA J. AND BONNIE R. WALTON.  GARY WAS RAISED IN SHERIDAN AND GRADUATED FROM SHERIDAN HIGH SCHOOL IN 1971.

GARY HAD AN EXTENSIVE MILITARY CAREER THROUGHOUT HIS LIFE.  HE FIRST JOINED THE ARMY AND...

Jul 19, 2020

We are deeply saddened to announce the death of Ben Whitfield of Rawlins, WY on Sunday, July 19th, 2020 at the age of 73.  Ben was born on January 10, 1947 in Jackson, Mississippi to Ben and Lucy Whitfield.  He received his master’s in education from Ambassador College in 1971 and ultimately operated a State Farm Insurance Agency for...

Jul 10, 2020

Cynthia Marie Kiser was born on April 16, 1951, in Rawlins, Wyoming.  She was the daughter of Keith Eugene Eyre and Marie Huggins and sister to Paul Eugene Eyre of Beaumont, Texas.

Cynthia was married to her children’s father, Dennie Coy Kiser on Valentine’s day- February 14, 1970 in Rawlins, Wyoming.

Cynthia died at Carbon...

Jul 8, 2020

Adam Reed, resident of Cheyenne, Wyoming, passed away on July 8, 2020 at his home at the age of 31 years.

Adam was born on April 9, 1989 in Denver, Colorado.  He was employed by Nortrak, where he operated “Margaret” the robot.  He loved what he did and who he worked with.

Adam loved to...

Jul 7, 2020

Mildred May (Hanson) Drummond of Rawlins, Wyoming, passed away July 7, 2020.

Mildred was born September 7, 1935 to Albert Nelven and Clara Bell (Morris) Hanson at Bemidji, MN.  She was 5th of 10 children.  The Hanson family moved to Custer, SD in 1942 and relocated to Hanna, WY in 1945.

Mildred’s mother passed away...