Rosie V Bustos

Long time Powell resident, Rosie Bustos, 94, passed away on July 20, 2010 after an extended stay at St. John's Jensen Cottage in Billings. Rosie was born in Aguas Calientes, Mexico to Jose Valles and Maria Salazar Valles on March 1, 1916. She came to the United States with her family when she was two years old, and attended school in Deaver, Wyoming.

She married Isidro Bustos on December 2, 1932. Isidro preceded her in death in 1989 and Rosie continued to live alone in, and maintain, her home until November of 2007. Rosie was an active member of St. Barbara's church in Powell for over 50 years, and spent a great deal of her life in prayer. She was very proud of her four sons and enjoyed her grandchildren. One of her great loves was her garden, and for many years Rosie and Isidro unselfishly shared their bouty with many friends.

Rosie was preceded in death by her youngest son, Henry in 1991; four sisters; and three brothers. She is survived by three sons, Phillip (Darla) Bustos of Billings, Montana, Charles (Susan) Bustos of Palm Springs, California, and John (Patti) Bustos of Powell, Wyoming; eleven grandchildren, Deena Barkell, Dani Hoyer, Mark and Chad Bustos, Lisa Hensley, Theresa Bartalo, and Frank, Tyler, Kelly and Mandy Bustos, Suzette Smith; thirteen great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.; two brothers, Joseph Valles of Paramount, California, and Jessie Aguirre of Idaho Falls, Idaho; and a sister, Elsie Napper of Idaho Falls, Idaho.

A rosary will be held at Thompson funeral Home in Powell on Sunday, July 25, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. The funeral mass will be held at St. Barbara's Catholic Church in Powell on Monday, July 26, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. followed immediately by interment at Crown Hill Cemetery.

Thompson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.