Obituaries
Scottsbluff Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Scottsbluff, Nebraska area
Katharine Nelson
Dec 1, 2021
Katharine E. Nelson, 100, of Gering, passed away Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at Heritage Estates in Gering. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, December 10, 2021 at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Scottsbluff with Fr. Mike McDonald as Celebrant. A Rosary will be recited beginning at 9:30 a.m. Interment will follow at Fairview...
Maria "Linda" Ramirez
Nov 27, 2021
Maria “Linda” Ramirez, 73, of Scottsbluff, passed away Saturday, November 27, 2021 at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, December 2, 2021 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Scottsbluff with Fr. Joseph Thambi as Celebrant. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Scottsbluff. Visitation will...
Jerald Snyder
Nov 25, 2021
Jerald James Snyder, 74, of Bayard, went to Heaven on November 25, 2021. Cremation has taken place in accordance with his wishes and no services are scheduled at this time. Condolences can be mailed to Renéa Mohrman at 1303 Avenue A, Bayard, Nebraska 69334. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.reverencefuneralparlor.com
Jerald was born February 18,...

William Morris
Nov 23, 2021
William F. Morris, 57, died Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff. There will be no services. He was born February 4, 1964 in New Jersey.
Zane Wagner
Nov 22, 2021
Zane L. Wagner, 34, of Minatare, died unexpectedly at his home Monday, November 22, 2021. Cremation has taken place and services will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made in care of the family.
Zane was born August 14, 1987 in Scottsbluff to John Jr and Debra (Herdt) Wagner. He worked various jobs following...
Angel De Anda
Nov 18, 2021
Angel De Anda Rocha, 77, of Morrill, died unexpectedly Thursday, November 18, 2021 at University of Colorado Hospital in Aurora, Colorado. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church in Mitchell with Fr. Mike McDonald as Celebrant. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery near Morrill. Visitation...
Larry Riffel
Nov 13, 2021
Larry L. Riffel, 84, formerly of Bayard, died Saturday, November 13, 2021 at home. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, November 19, 2021 at Bayard Cemetery with Pastor Jon Simpson officiating. The Nebraska Army National Guard will provide military honors. Cremation has taken place and there will be no viewing. Memorials may be made to the...
Ann Avila
Nov 9, 2021
Ann B. Loutzenhiser Avila, 65, of Scottsbluff, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on November 9, 2021 at Regional West Medical Center. A service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, November 20, 2021 at Reverence Funeral Parlor in Scottsbluff with Pastor Bob Haverick officiating. Cremation will follow. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service...
David Becker Sr.
Nov 7, 2021
David W. Becker Sr., 68, of Morrill, passed away Sunday, November 7, 2021 at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday, November 11, 2021 at Mitchell United Methodist Church with Pastor Randy Brotzman officiating. Cremation has taken place in accordance with David’s wishes. Memorials may be made in care of...
Rick Thomas
Oct 29, 2021
Rick D. Thomas, 71, of Gering, passed away Friday, October 29, 2021 at Regional West Medical Center surrounded by the love of family, friends and caregivers both near and far. Cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation. A private family inurnment will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice...
Rachel Guel
Oct 28, 2021
Rachel Marie Guel, 39, of Scottsbluff, passed away Thursday, October 28, 2021 at Bryan Medical Center in Lincoln, Nebraska. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m., Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at Reverence Funeral Parlor in Scottsbluff. Cremation has taken place. Memorials may be made in care of the family.
Rachel was born February 6, 1982...
Gary Bloomgren
Oct 27, 2021
Gary Thomas Bloomgren was a caring husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He left this world on October 27, 2021 at age 81. A private graveside service will take place at a family cemetery in Oberlin, Kansas, where Gary’s caretaking efforts flourish to this day. Please donate to the Elks Club on his behalf or send memorials to the...
Walter Eugene Patterson-Black
Oct 18, 2021
A memorial service for Walter Eugene Patterson-Black will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, March 8, 2024, at Reverence Funeral Parlor in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. A private interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Scottsbluff. Online condolences may be expressed by visiting Gene's obituary page viewable at www.reverencefuneralparlor.com.
Gene was a scholar, a teacher, a writer, husband and a father. He had...
Larry Yarnall
Oct 15, 2021
Larry Joe Yarnall, 72, of Scottsbluff, passed away on October 15, 2021 at his home. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, October 21, 2021 at Fairview Cemetery in Scottsbluff with Pastor Jake Roberts officiating. Visitation will be held from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Wednesday, October 20, at Reverence Funeral Parlor in Scottsbluff. Memorials may...
Matthew Swetland
Oct 10, 2021
Matthew J. Swetland, 49, of Gering, passed away peacefully Sunday, October 10, 2021 at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff following a long illness and courageous battle. Services will be held at a later date in Gering, Nebraska as well as Buffalo and Portville, New York. Cremation has taken place in accordance with his wishes. A memorial fund will...
Raymond Gonzales
Oct 1, 2021
Raymond Y. Gonzales, 90, of Minatare, died Friday, October 1, 2021 at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, October 8, 2021 at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery near Scottsbluff. Cremation has taken place in accordance with his wishes.
Raymond was born February 28, 1931 in Wellview, Texas to...
Sylvester Bj Trevino
Oct 1, 2021
Sylvester BJ Trevino, 36, of Scottsbluff, entered into rest on Friday, October 1, 2021. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, October 8, 2021 at Reverence Funeral Parlor in Scottsbluff with Fr. Mike McDonald as Celebrant. Burial will follow at the Bayard Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Thursday, October 7,...
Tyler Herman
Sep 30, 2021
Tyler W. Herman, 34, of Scottsbluff, died unexpectedly Thursday, September 30, 2021. A celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, October 8, 2021 at WestWay Christian Church in Scottsbluff with Pastor John Mulholland officiating. Cremation has taken place. Memorials may be made to the Tyler Herman Memorial Fund at First State Bank in Scottsbluff.
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Rayanna Widger
Sep 27, 2021
Rayanna Lee Widger, 74, of Lyman, passed away on September 27, 2021 at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff. Cremation has taken place and no services are scheduled at this time. Memorials may be made in care of the family.
Rayanna was born on October 3, 1946 in Corpus Christi, Texas to Betty...
Billy Stoll
Sep 24, 2021
Billy “Bill” Rolland Stoll, 70, of Scottsbluff, died Friday, September 24, 2021 at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, October 7, 2021 at Bible Baptist Church in Scottsbluff with Pastor David Clement officiating. Cremation has taken place. Memorials may be made to the family and will be designated later....