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Gilbert Oswald

Gilbert “Gib” Oswald Age 90 of Star Valley Ranch Wyoming passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at his daughter’s home in Las Vegas, Nevada on February 6, 2026. Gib was born on November 16, 1935 in Idaho Falls Idaho to Marcella and Harvey Oswald.

He attended Idaho State University in Pocatello and graduated with a degree in pharmacy in 1957. Following graduation he married and served two years in the US Army as a pharmacy officer in Fort Knox Kentucky, overseeing the pharmacy for a 900 bed hospital.

He moved his growing family to Las Vegas in the early 1960’s for a pharmacy position at Strip Drug on the corner of Sahara and Las Vegas Blvd. During his time there he met many celebrities. As owner of Westgate Drug he built a business with professionalism, kindness and commitment to patient care. He was the first retail pharmacy in Las Vegas to have a computer that was the size of a VW Bug and created controversy in later years with his outdoor sign-Westgate Drug, Drugs Guns and Booze.

He was a proud member of the Jesters, Rotary and Toastmasters and was an accomplished joke teller. He learned to memorize many poems that he could recite from memory, even at 90 years of age.

In 1992 Gib retired and moved to Star Valley Ranch Wyoming where he fully embraced the mountain lifestyle. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved golf, hunting, shooting, fishing, wood turning and playing poker with the group he founded. His wood turning projects can be found all over Star Valley. He was an accomplished pilot earning his instrument rating and logging more than 1,000 hours in the air.

He is preceded in death by the love of his life, Jacqueline, mother (Marcella) and father (Harvey), sister Nancy (Ed).

He is survived by his sister (Dixie) and brother Roger (Linda), son (James), daughters Lori (Andy), Lisa (Mitch), four grandchildren Jenna, Zoe (Zook), Masyn (Rachel), Kacie, one great granddaughter and Jacqueline’s children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.

Gib will be missed and remembered for his adventurous spirit, sharp wit, generosity, and love for all.

A celebration of life will be forthcoming in Star Valley Wyoming for Gib and Jacqueline this summer. Palm Mortuary handled his arrangements in Nevada.

John Horsley

John Charles Horsley, 80, passed away on February 14, 2026, in Payson, Utah, surrounded by his family. Born February 5, 1946, in Salt Lake City to Rulon and Pat Horsley, John was the baby of the family and the youngest of seven children.

From a young age, John watched his family run and operate their grocery and retail stores, a tradition that shaped his future. As a teenager, he moved to Afton, Wyoming, where he helped at the family business while attending Afton High School. Following graduation, he attended Brigham Young University, earning a bachelor’s degree in business. This education, combined with the lessons learned from his family, fueled a lifelong dedication to the legacy of business ownership.

Following in his parents’ footsteps, he opened Capital Army Navy on State Street and later owned and operated Capitol Wholesale in Kearns from the early 1980s until his retirement in 2019. Through his business operations, John built a vast network of partnerships and cherished friendships that spanned the globe. His deep passion for the military surplus industry was further rooted in his patriotism and his service in the U.S. Coast Guard during the Vietnam War, where he was stationed in Washington, D.C.

In his later years, John faced incredible challenges brought on by Multiple Sclerosis. Throughout his battle, he was known for his cheerful disposition and the tenacity of a true fighter, something that left us all in awe and impressed everyone around him. John was loved by all who knew him; he had a rare gift for being truly likable to everyone he interacted with.

John’s greatest pride and legacy, however, was the family he leaves behind. He shared a daughter, Rachel, with Jeanie Horsley. Rachel was truly the light of his life—his greatest pride, his constant joy, and his best friend. John found immense happiness in the family she built with her husband, Florian, and he cherished his role as a devoted father and grandfather above all else.

He is survived by his daughter, Rachel (Florian); his grandchildren, Lauren and Noah; and his sisters, Pat Whitney and Carol Urdahl. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rulon and Pat; his brothers, Dave, Ed, and Richard; and his sister, Pauline Bailey.

The family wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude to the staff and friends at the Bennion Veterans Home for their compassionate care and the meaningful friendships John found there.

Funeral Services will be held Saturday February 28, 2026 at 12:00 pm at the Latter-day Saint Church located at 7115 S 3200 W, West Jordan, Utah. A viewing will be held the night prior, February 27, 2026 from 6:00-800 pm at Larkin Sunset Lawn, 2350 E 1300 S, Salt Lake City, Utah. A viewing will also be held 1 hour prior to the funeral service at the church.

Interment will take place at Larkin Larkin Sunset Lawn, 2350 S 1300 E, Salt Lake City, Utah.

Those wishing to view the service via Zoom can click “Watch Service” or follow the link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89244748463

Hunter Hymas

Hunter Keagan Hymas, 22, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on February 14, 2026, at his home in Afton, Wyoming. He was born on September 20, 2003, in Afton, Wyoming, to David Leroy Hymas and Kara (Corson) Hymas.

Hunter was a quiet and reserved soul with a heart far bigger than most ever knew. From the time he was a toddler, his love for animals was unmistakable—so much so that his family once caught him trying to eat off the floor like the family dog. Throughout his life, he always had a dog by his side—his loyal and constant best friends.

He found peace and happiness in the outdoors. Whether hunting, fishing, or simply spending time in Wyoming’s wide-open country, Hunter felt most at home beneath the big sky. He was mechanically inclined and gifted with his hands, always drawn to fixing, building, and understanding how things worked.

Hunter attended school in Cody and Afton, Wyoming. Though he did not graduate from high school, he went on to earn his GED—an accomplishment he worked hard to achieve and was proud of.

In high school, Hunter met the love of his life. They were blessed to share eight years together, building a bond filled with love, loyalty, and devotion.

Family meant everything to Hunter. While he had many friends, his very best friend was his sister, Kaibrie Dawn Hymas, just two years younger than him. As children, they fought like cats and dogs, but as they grew older, their bond became unbreakable. They shared laughter, loyalty, and a deep sibling love that will forever remain.

Hunter is survived by his father, David Hymas; his mother, Kara Hymas; his sister, Kaibrie Dawn Hymas; his grandfather, Eugene John Corson; his grandmother, Nancy Peay; grandparents his uncle, Wade Corson (Tawnee and children, Tayla, Waverly, and Wrenley); his aunt, Gina Corson; and his cousins, Angel Leavitt, Zoey Leavitt, and Taryn Gomez.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Megan Kay Hymas; his grandfather, LeRoy Hymas; Grandmother Jeannie Hymas; his aunt, Dawn Astle; his great-grandparents, Glenn and Ruby Corson; his uncle, Aaron Eugene Corson; and his infant cousin, Casey Corson.

A family viewing was held at Schwab Mortuary in Afton, Wyoming, on Friday, February 20, from 1- 1:45 p.m. A graveside dedication followed at the Afton Cemetery at 2:00 p.m. the same day.

In lieu of flowers or food, donations are welcome to assist with funeral expenses. A memorial account has been established at Bank of Star Valley.

Hunter will be remembered for his gentle spirit, his steady hands, his love of animals and the outdoors, and the quiet strength he carried throughout his life. Though he spoke softly, he loved deeply. His memory will live on in the mountains he roamed, the dogs who adored him, and the hearts of all who knew and loved him.

Forever loved. Forever missed.