Larissa Rose Salazar

Larissa Rose Salazar, 16, passed away Oct. 26, 2017, at her home in Rock Springs. She was a lifelong resident of Rock Springs.

Salazar was born Sept. 6, 2001, in Rock Springs, the daughter of Andrew William Salazar and Jennifer Marie Salazar.

She attended Black Butte High School and was a junior.

Salazar enjoyed spending time with family, friends, and siblings, especially her sister Mariah, as well as hockey, basketball, crocheting and being on her cell phone.

Survivors include her parents, Andrew and Jennifer Salazar of Rock Springs; one sister, Mariah Salazar of Rock Springs; six brothers, Anthony Diaz of Rock Springs, Jesse Diaz of Rock Springs, Nicholas Diaz of Rock Springs, Santino Salazar of Rock Springs, Xavier Zamora of Arizona and Angelo Salazar of Casper; grandparents Nancy Salazar of Rock Springs, Tina Duran of Rock Springs, Alice McKelvey of Green River and Mike Lee of Washington; biological mother Trista Lee Dunbar and her parents, Dave and Paula Dunbar of Arizona, godparents Wade and Beverly Powers, as well as several aunts, uncles and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Billy Salazar. Private family services will be conducted.

The family of Larissa Rose Salazar respectfully requests donations in her memory be made to the Larissa Rose Salazar memorial fund, in care of the Trona Valley Credit Union, 2640 Foothill Blvd., Rock Springs, Wyoming 82901.  Proceeds from the fund will be made to a suicide prevention organization. Condolences may be left at http://www.vasefuneralhomes.com.