Felicia Hatt

Felicia Hatt, 88, of Rock Springs passed away July 21, 2015 at her home.

A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Hatt passed away following a lengthy illness.

She was born on Oct. 12, 1926 in Quealy, the daughter of the late Edward and Juana Barayazarra Aguirre.

Hatt attended schools in Quealy and Rock Springs and was a 1945 graduate of Rock Springs High School.

She married Angus "Buddy" Hatt on Oct. 6, 1946 and he preceded her in death May 7, 2002.

Upon graduation, Hatt was employed by the North Side State Bank as a bookkeeper until her marriage.

She spent the next 21 years working for the Pontiac-Buick-GMC dealership in Rock Springs.

After that, she returned to the North Side State Bank until her retirement in 1989.

She was a member of Woman's Club of Rock Springs; Young At Heart Senior Citizens and the Basque Club.

Her interests were gardening, reading, crocheting, knitting ceramics and being involved with community service projects.

Survivors include one daughter. Linda Ribovich of Rock Springs; one granddaughter, Jennifer Slatcher and husband Shawn of Phoenix, Ariz .; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Buddy; grandson Brian Ribovich; two sisters, Mary Naugle and Julia Lavake; four brothers William Aguirre, John Aguirre, Edward Aguirre and Joe Aguirre; as well as son-in-law John Ribovich.

Graveside services and interment took place Tuesday.

Condolences may be left at http://www.vasefuneralhomes.com.