Mary Alice Vanorsdall, 98, passed away December 2, 2023 in Casper, WY. She was born May 2, 1925 in Clayton, New Mexico to Manuel and Ramona Chavez. One of 16 children, she was preceded in death by her parents, 8 brothers, 7 sisters, 2 sons (Richard & Ray Rodriguez).
Mary was survived by one sister, Barbara Carter of Colorado Springs, CO; two daughters, Margaret Ann Raida of Sparks, NV and Victoria Alice (Dan) Daugherty of Casper, WY; foster daughter, Dawn Srstka of Sioux Falls, DS; foster son, Tim (Todd) Otto of Rapid City, SD; 5 grandchildren: Staci Garner, Christine Ort, Sean Rodriguez, Bruce Hamil, and Curtis Raida; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Mary was kind, generous, very religious, very independent, a hard worker all her life, and loved her family very much. Her grandchildren, great-grandchildren were her most precious people that she enjoyed spending time with.
Mary had many friends and was loved by most everyone. She especially loved her great-grandchildren.
She'll be greatly missed.
A rosary service will be held at 5:00 PM on Friday, May 3, 2024 at Newcomer Funeral Home, 710 East Second Street, Casper, WY 82601. A memorial mass will take place at 11:00 AM on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 400 Country Club Rd, Casper, WY 82609.
She will be laid to rest at Wyoming Memorial Gardens.
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