Obituary - Lawrence Angelo Marostica

Lawrence A. Marostica, 80, of Colorado City, died March 12, 2008, in Pueblo. Services were held March 15 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Rye. Interment was at Rye’s Brookside Cemetery, with military honors provided by the Fort Carson Honor Guard.

Mr. Marostica was born Feb. 21, 1928, in Logan County. He grew up on a farm near Iliff.

He was a retired U.S. Army colonel, having served in both World War II and the Korean War. He worked in Colorado county and state welfare departments before serving as Chief of Social Services for the state of Connecticut, a position from which he retired in 1985.

Mr. Marostica was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

He loved to garden and care for his yard during retirement. He had a beautiful singing voice.

Mr. Marostica is survived by his wife, Joye of Colorado City; children, Tony and wife Jill Marostica, Marty and wife RaeLynn Marostica, Matt and wife Pamela Marostica, Lisa Mosman, Dan and wife Stephanie Marostica; brother, Harry and wife Paula Marostica of Iliff; sister, Fil Anich of Haxtun, Rose Lundin of Sterling, Virginia Frei of Longmont, Nana and husband Larry Brandly of Estes Park, Marie Skov of Holyoke and Roberta and husband Henry Rosas of Sterling; 21 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; numerous in-laws, cousins, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Giovanni and Domenica Marostica; brothers, John and Victor Marostica; and sister, Erminia Gonzales.

Learn more about Lawrence on the Van Valkenburg Family History website:

https://sites.google.com/site/vanvalkenburgfamilyhistory/families/marostica/lawrence-a-marostica.

Obituary - Florence Jean Firmage

On April 9, 2012 Grandma Van Valkenburg passed away. We were able to attend her funeral which was sad, yet beautiful. There was a peaceful spirit that attended the entire proceedings. We love you Grandma!

Rock Springs - Florence Jean Firmage Van Valkenburg, 75, of Rock Springs died Monday April 9, 2012 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County following a lengthy illness. She was a life-long resident of Rock Springs.

She was born August 26, 1936 in Rock Springs, the daughter of John William and Florence Cook Firmage. She was the fourth of four daughters.

She married Howard Ray Van Valkenburg on July 4, 1954 in Rock Springs. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple on October 16, 1967. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served in many callings in the church including Primary, Sunday School, Young Women and Relief Society. She also served in the Vernal Utah LDS Temple for twelve years. She had been employed for many years as a secretary for Sweetwater School District #1. Her interest included camping, backpacking, reading, family history, and especially spending time with her family and friends.

Survivors include her husband of nearly 58 years, Howard Ray Van Valkenburg of Rock Springs; three daughters, Debra Kay Pence and husband Gary of Waukee, Iowa, Rae Lynn Marostica and husband Marty of Pottstown, Pennsylvania, and Gayle Kendall of Rock Springs; brother-in-law Gus Bakka; 12 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Janet PcPhie and husband Edward, Esther Woodyatt and husband Don, and Ethel Mae Bakka.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 14, 2012 at the Rock Springs LDS Stake Center, 2055 Edgar St., Rock Springs. Friends may call 5:00-7:00 p.m. Friday, April 13, 2012 at Fox Funeral Home, 2800 Commercial Way, Rock Springs and one hour prior to the services Saturday at the church. Interment will take place in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery, Rock Springs.

Learn more about Florence on the Firmage Family History website:

https://sites.google.com/site/firmagefamilyhistory/families/firmage/florence-jean-firmage-vanvalkenburg.