Recent Obituaries in Rawlins, Wyoming

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...

Dec 12, 2020

Ione C. Perkins was born December 1st 1929, in Owassa, Iowa, and died December 12th, 2020 in Rawlins, Wyoming.  Her parents were Claude and Lenore Sanders.  Ione joined siblings George, Marlin and Mary Lou.  Ione attended schools in Hardin County, Iowa, graduating from Eldora High School in 1948.  Ione and Wade Perkins were married December 4th, 1949.  They had three children, Steven,...

Dec 12, 2020

John H. Moeller of Rock Springs, Wyoming, formerly of Rawlins passed away peacefully Saturday morning December 12, 2020.  He was born on November 11, 1937 in Midwest, Wyoming.  Married Shirley Jensen in Kimball, Nebraska September 4, 1960.

Survived by his wife Shirley, two sons Eric and Becky of Rock Springs, Wyoming and Aron of Casper, Wyoming, four...

Dec 11, 2020

Long time Rawlins resident, Frank Lucero, was called home by the Lord on Friday, December 11, 2020 at the age of 70.

Frank is survived by his wife, Patsy Lucero, and sons Frank (Sondra) Lucero of Westminster, CO, Anthony (Sam Whinery) Lucero of Rawlins, WY, Gilbert (Lupe) Lucero of Hawthorne, CA, and John (Jessica Penrod) Lucero of...

Dec 9, 2020

Went to be with our Lord on Dec 9, 2020. Lillian was born in Rawlins, WY to Eufracio & Antonia Martinez on May 7, 1956.

Lillian was a beautiful soul who went out of her way to make you feel wanted and loved. She loved the Denver Broncos and spending time with her family. She loved to gamble, cook...

Dec 9, 2020

Long-time Little Snake River area rancher Martha Ann Dillon, 63, of Dixon, Wyoming died Wednesday, December 9,  2020 of natural causes. Ann died “with her boots on” while caring for her livestock.

Ann was born on February 8, 1957 to Clair Reeson Dillon and Marjorie Lucille Shockley Dillon. Ann was raised with her brother, Will, and her...

Dec 8, 2020

John (Sunday) Sebastian Konecny, resident of Saratoga, WY, peacefully passed out of our world in the early hours of December 8th, 2020 in his place of residence at the age of 50 years.

John was a man of strength, courage, ambition, play, art, music, and family. Born in Hershey, PA, on August 29th, 1970, he prided himself...

Dec 5, 2020

William Dean Howell 79, of Rawlins, WY passed away at his home on December 5, 2020. Dean was born in Ash County, NC on March 1, 1941 to Bryan and Dwade (Coe) Howell. He joined the Army and served during the Vietnam War. Returning home and marrying his first wife Betty, where they had three beautiful children. Later, in...

Dec 4, 2020

Every community is blessed to be home to at least a few special souls that many know by sight, and few know by heart.

Beverly Nelson was one of those unique souls. Many long time Rawlins residents may remember her riding…. or pushing…her bicycle on the west side of Rawlins. Bev always had “work” to do. For...

Nov 30, 2020

Charles "Charlie" Palmer of Rawlins, Wyoming, passed away at Memorial Hospital of Carbon County on November 30, 2020.

He was born on July 2, 1947, to Paul and Faye Palmer in Kansas City, Missouri. He had one brother, Paul and one sister, Virginia Hugel. In 1959, the family moved from Kansas City to Shell City, Missouri.  He...

Nov 29, 2020

Eloy Gonzales Jr. was born in Rawlins, WY to Eloy Sr. and Aurora Gonzales. Eloy Jr. was the youngest of 13 children.

Eloy Jr. grew up in Rawlins where he enjoyed playing all sports throughout his school years but his all-time favorite was football and wrestling. After graduating from Rawlins High School, he worked at McMann Motors,...

Nov 29, 2020

Armand Zahn resident of Saratoga, Wyoming, passed away on November 29, 2020 at Saratoga at the age of 84 years.

Armand was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and grew up in the Luna,Spruce area.  His parents were Theodore Zahn and Caroline Kanack Zahn.  He married Sally Boldt in 1958.  They had 4 children.  He was employed with Ft. Howard Paper Mill...

Nov 25, 2020

Doris Jewel Ledbetter, lifelong resident of Saratoga, Wyoming, passed away on November 25, 2020 at the Rawlins Memorial Hospital, at the age of 89 years.

She was born: July 19, 1931 in Saratoga, Wyoming at the family home. She attended school in Saratoga, Wyoming, then married Russell Bennett Ledbetter on August 25, 1947. She was a member...

Nov 20, 2020

Karen Lee Hiatt, resident of Sinclair, Wyoming, passed away on November 20, 2020 at Memorial Hospital of Carbon County at the age of 78 years.

Karen was born on October 25, 1942 in Hanna, Wyoming.  She graduated from Hanna High School, 1960.

For three years worked for Rose Bud Mine as a coal hauler and...

Nov 17, 2020

Peggy was born on March 23, 1962 to Ernest and Frances Babcock.  Siblings include Ernest Babcock, Jr., Steve & Sue Babcock, Earl & Deb Babcock, Frances Delmolino, James & Sharon Leech with numerous nieces and nephews.

She married Terry E. Kirk on June 14, 1999.

She was employed at City Market for 30 years.  She...