ROCK SPRINGS, WY-Jaime Olivas, 39, passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2017 from injuries sustained in a coal mining accident at Bridger Mine. Mr. Olivas was a resident of Rock Springs, Wyoming for the past nine years and a former resident of California.
He was born on October 10, 1977 in Zapotillo Sinaloa Mexico, the son of Jose Olivas and Maria Martina Gastelum who both preceded him in death
Jaime attended schools in Mexico. Married Diana Meza in Green River, Wyoming on October 2, 2009. Jaime was employed by Bridger Coal Company as a miner. He enjoyed the outdoors, and especially spending time with his family and friends. Jaime will be sorely missed by his family and co-workers.
Survived by his wife, Diana; two sons: Jaime Daniel Olivas and Noah Olivas; four brothers Jose Luis Olivas, Tomas Olivas, Hector Olivas and Deyni Olivas; six sisters Blanca Sanchez, Alma Sanchez, Maria F. Olivas, Neiz Olivas, Sara A. Olivas and Zayda Olivas; and several nieces and nephews.
A viewing for Jaime will be held Thursday, October 5, 2017, 10:00 a.m., at Vase Funeral Home (154 Elk Street) in Rock Springs, Wyoming. A second viewing will be held in Price, Utah at Mitchell Funeral Home (233 East Main Street) on Friday, October 6, 2017, at 12:00 noon. Graveside service and interment will begin at 2:00 p.m. in the Cliffview Cemetery in Price. Arrangements entrusted to Vase Funeral Home of Rock Springs and Mitchell Funeral Home of Price, Utah. Friends may share memories of Jaime online at www.vasefuneralhomes.com or www.mitchellfuneralhome.net
Jaime Olivas
Jaime Olivas