Gretchen Ann Brummond, age 43, passed away April 25, 2017 from her battle with liver failure. Gretchen was born November 15, 1977 in Arvada, CO. Gretchen graduated from Garden Grove High School.

Gretchen is survived by her daughter Alexis Martinez and mother Deborah Nickolai, brother Sam Rowe and his family, brother Steven and Susan Rowe and their family, stepbrother Justin Nickolai, stepsister Jasmine and Jake Caldwell and their family, stepson Andrew Brummond, ex-husband Ronnie Martinez, father Martin Rowe, and Alexis' grandparents Dick and Debbie Brummond.

Welcoming Gretchen into heaven are her stepfather Phillip Nickolai, grandparents Homer and Dolores Danduran, and Grandpa Rowe.

Gretchen resided and made her home in the Town of Lusk, WY. She was loved and respected by the entire community of Lusk. Gretchen's greatest joy was being a mother to her children and every child that was blessed to know her. Everyone who knew Gretchen was blessed by her spirit and zest for life. Gretchen will always remain present in all our hearts.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Sat., May 6, 2017, at St. Leo Catholic Church in Lusk. Rosary will be said at the church Fri., May 5 at 6:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, a college fund for Gretchen's daughter, Alexis Martinez, has been established at Lusk State Bank, PO Box 1400, Lusk, WY 82225.

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