Margene M. Facinelli Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Margene M. Facinelli of Rock Springs, Wyoming, whose life came to an end on August 31, 2025 at the age of 93, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her husband William Facinelli; her parents, Joseph Matthews and Genevieve Matthews; her former husband Ernest John Bennett; her uncle John Matthews; her brother-in-law Albert Gookin; her nephews, William Facinelli Jr. and Robert Facinelli; and her niece Debbie McGarvey.
She is survived by: her children, Ernest J. Bennett Jr. of Lander, Wyoming, Debbie Smith (Thomas) of Rock Springs and Carla Perez (Paul) of Rock Springs; her siblings, Robert Matthews (Betty) of St. Paul, Minnesota, Gary Matthews (Cheryl) of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho and Beverly Gookin of Rock Springs, Wyoming; her grandchildren, Devin DiTullio (Katie), Derek DiTullio (Michelle), Jason Parker (Erin), Jenece Flores (Marco), Rebecca Clingerman (Brandi), Jenny Welke (Josh), Tammy Rice (Adam), Dana Whalen (David), Lindsey Facinelli and Brady Seymour (Kimi); her great grandchildren, Kimber DiTullio and John Parker (Isabel); her grandchildren, Max Parker (Cambry), Kaylee Parker, Charlie Parker, Avery Rice, Tenslee Rice, Mariah Markham, Anthony Markham, Bailey Whalen, Olivia Whalen, Jaxon Facinelli (Ellie) and Cole Facinelli; and her great great grandchildren, Brielle Parker, Jaxon Markham, Oliver Seymour and Milo Seymour. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
In memory of Margene's compassionate spirit, the family kindly requests that donations be made in her honor to the Special Olympics of Wyoming, 239 West First Street, Casper, Wyoming 82601, or March of Dimes, 1550 Crystal Drive, Suite 1300, Arlington, Virginia 22202.
