Consuelo Coronado Obituary

Obituary

Consuelo "Connie" (Molina) Coronado

December 2, 1934 – July 14, 2025

Consuelo "Connie" (Molina) Coronado was born on Dec. 2, 1934 in Odem, TX to Alberta and Baldomero Molina Sr. She was one of 10 brothers and sisters which included Olga (Eliud "Lute") Leyva, and Elias Molena who have resided in Worland and Fidel (Priscilla) Molina who currently lives in Worland.

At the young age of 16 Connie married Santiago "James" Seelig Coronado on Aug. 28, 1950. They began their lives together traveling and working in the agricultural industry in the Western United States. As they were raising their eight children they came to the Big Horn Basin and settled in Basin and surrounding towns making their final home together in Manderson.

Connie began her career as a housekeeper at the Wyoming Sanitarium in Basin in the late 60's. She later moved her career to South Big Horn Co. Hospital becoming manager of housekeeping and working there for 30+ years.

Connie's passions in her life were her kids, crocheting, puzzles, and playing softball. She played slow pitch for 10 or so years as a pitcher and was known for her blazing speed on the bases, with Bob Hallcroft and Mary Raffl as her team's managers who later became dear friends.

She loved following her children around to activities and sports. Sports were a big part of the Coronado family. She also loved to watch western movies and Little House on the Prairie.

Regularly attending First Baptist Church in Basin, where many of her children were baptized, and Cloud Peak Bible Church later on. She eventually returned to the First Baptist Church of Basin in her final years. She was a true believer of Christ. That belief along with the strong love for her children held the Coronado family together through thick and thin.

Connie is preceded in death by her father and mother, Baldomero Sr. and Alberta Molina, brothers Lazaro (Fina) Molina, Baldomero Jr. (Petra) Molina, Olga (Eliud "Lute") Leyva, and Elias Molina; her sisters Alvina (Silverio) Rosalez and Virginia Nunez; husband Santiago "James"; two son-in-laws, Wayne (Yoly) Tuner, Cliff (Sali) Miller; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

She is survived by her eight children: John (Leona) Coronado, Yoly Turner, Sali (Kevin) Hall, Becky (Kent) Miller, Santiago Jr., Dave (Deb) Coronado, Sandy (Cory) Sanders, and Virgie (Scott) Mattis. Twenty six grandchildren: Crystal (Glen) St. Gelais, Lisa Coronado, Wayne "Bucky" (Katherine) Turner, Kenneth "Snuffie" (Crystal) Turner, Teri Sue (Anthony) Givens, Tina (Kevin) McGinty, Jennifer Skelton, Milo Miller, Tiffany Miller, Tawny Miller, Cassie Coronado, Darryl Coronado, Shelena (Andrew) Thompson, Michelle (Nick) Zumwalt, Mathew Coronado, Tyrel Steffen, Casey Sanders, Abby, Lindy, and Gabe Sanders, Josh (Laura) Mattis, Derek Mattis, Caleb (Ashley) Mattis, and Alex (Keisha) Mattis. She is also survived by the following: her sister Valerie Molina; brothers, Fidel (Priscilla) Molina and Benjamin (Joann) Molina; forty-one great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Connie went to be with the Lord in her home with family at 1:25 am July 14, 2025. There will be a celebration of life service Wednesday July 23 at 11 am at First Baptist Church in Basin, Wyoming. Online condolences can be made at www.bryantfuneralhomeonline.com.