Craig Munoz, 55, of Rupert, Idaho, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at the Huntsman Cancer Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Saturday, July 13. He was born in Bountiful, Utah, to Nieves Marvin and Ella Mae Munoz on Aug. 22, 1963. Craig spent his early years in Evanston. Craig graduated from Evanston High School in 1982. He enjoyed football and wrestling.
Craig was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served an honorable mission from 1983 to1985 in the Oakland, California, area. He served faithfully in many callings.
On June 16, 1988, Craig married Carlinda LeCheminant in the Salt Lake Temple. From this union came five beautiful children: Savannah, Breanna, Tyler, Meilani and Melissa.
In 2003, Craig attended WyoTech in Laramie and received his associate’s degree in diesel technology.
Craig and Carlinda divorced, and he later met Bobbi Sherrill. They were married on June 29, 2009, at which time Craig was blessed with another son, Tracen. Craig and Bobbi where sealed for time and all eternity in the Bountiful, Utah, Temple on June 29, 2012.
Craig loved to serve; he was a very kind and gentle man. He worked hard to provide for his family. Even during his fight with cancer, he worked to maintain 40 hours a week. Craig was working as the building and grounds maintenance supervisor for Cassia County, where he took great pride in his job. Craig was a friend to everyone. He was honest and committed and a man of his word. He will be missed by all those who knew and loved him.
Craig is survived by his loving wife, Bobbi; his parents, Mae and Marvin; his children, Savannah, Breanna, Tyler, Meilani, Melissa and Tracen; his siblings, Tammy (Jim) Buechner, Barbara Bauer, Kevin (Alenna) Munoz and David Munoz. He is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
Craig was preceded in death by his grandparents, Valentine Joseph Munoz, Helen Marie Lacey Munoz, David Sidney Riley and Afton Kiddy Riley.
A viewing for family and friends will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Sunday, July 21, at Hansen Mortuary (710 6th Street Rupert, Idaho). Funeral services for Craig will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, July 22, at the Rupert 3rd Ward Chapel (526 F Street, Rupert, Idaho) with a viewing one hour prior to the services. Services will conclude with the burial in the Rupert Cemetery under the direction of Joe Heward Hansen Mortuary.
