Vase Funeral Home - Rock Springs Obituary

Jean Leon Jauregui, 91, passed away peacefully at Parker Adventist Hospital in Parker, Colorado on September 5, 2022, after a brief illness. “Leon” had been living in Aurora, Colorado, near his daughter, for the past four years.

The last of the Basque immigrant sheepherders to Wyoming,...

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September 15, 2022

I met Leon back in the 80's when I was dating a local sheep rancher. I was so impressed with his kindness and his stories. I've long since moved from the area, but have never forgotten the handsome Basque sheepherder who could bake bread in a Dutch oven the size of a wash pan and who taught me the correct way to drink Paisano from a bota bag. RIP Leon.

Sandra File

September 15, 2022 | Pocahontas, IL | Acquaintance

Leon lived a long, healthy life. We will miss him.

Catherine & Michael Foxhoven

September 13, 2022 | Los Altos, CA | Family

My prayers are with the family of the most generous, kind and heartwarming man I have ever had the pleasure to meet. He truly was the best and will always be in my thoughts.

Jeanie Borino-Cattelan

September 12, 2022 | Diamondville, WY | Friend

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