Richard Muniz

Richard Muniz, 52, of Rock Springs, passed away July 1, 2017, at his home.

A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Muniz died following a lengthy illness.

He was born Oct. 5, 1964, in Rock Springs and is the son of Ruben and Rosanna Vigil Muniz.

Muniz attended schools in Rock Springs and was a Rock Springs High School with the class of 1983 and he also attended the University of Wyoming, receiving a bachelor's degree in psychology.

He was the owner-operator of Muniz Inc.

His interests included spending time with his family and coaching his son in baseball and basketball.

He also liked going to the movies and working on vehicles.

Survivors include his mother Rosanna Muniz of Rock Springs; one son, Zachary Muniz of Rock Spirngs; five brothers, Willie Muniz, George Muniz, Tony Muniz, all of Rock Springs, Nolan Muniz of New Castle and Michael Muniz of Salt Lake City; two sisters, Gloria Devlin and Bernie of Ogden, Utah, and Theresa Knieper and husband Gary of Rock Springs; one sister-in-law, Judy Zietler Muniz of DePere, Wisc .; along with several cousins, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father Ruben, one brother, Bobby Muniz and a nephew, Jeffrey Behrman.

Following cremation, memorial services will take place at 10 a.m. Friday, July 7, 2017 at the L.D.S. Stake Center, at 2055 Edgar Street in Rock Springs.

Inurnment will be in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery.

Friends may call one hour prior to the memorial service.

The family of Richard Muniz respectfully suggests that donations in his memory be made to the charity of your choice.

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