Obituary: SFC Rocky H. Herrera

SFC Rocky H. Herrera

1964 ~ 2007

SFC Rocky H. Herrera, 43 died heroically in Jaji, Afghanistan while serving his country, August 28, 2007.Born on May 22, 1964 to Henry Herrera and Elaine Campbell Herrera in Salt Lake City, UT. Rocky graduated from West High School where he excelled in wrestling. Rocky also was a very talented boxer and spent numerous hours at the Leo Montoya Gym.

Rocky married his wife Traci on Oct. 13, 1990. Rocky was a very proud father of four and was lucky enough to meet his granddaughter while on leave in May of this year. Rocky enjoyed being with his family. When Rocky had time he took advantage of any opportunity he could to spend outdoors, he was a consummate fisherman. Camping, hunting and woodwork were other hobbies Rocky enjoyed. Rocky will be missed tremendously by everyone who had the pleasure to meet and know him.

Preceded in death by his father Henry Herrera. Survived by his wife Traci; two sons, Matthew and Mark; two daughters, Tristan and Clairessa; one granddaughter, Kylie; his mother Elaine; brother, Angelo (Vickie); sister Jeri (Andrea); and six nieces; and one nephew.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, September 5th at 12:00 noon at St. Ann Catholic Church, 450 E. 2100 S., SLC, the Most Rev. John C. Wester, Catholic Bishop of Salt Lake City, presiding. Friends may call upon the family two hours prior to the funeral. Graveside services to follow immediately after at Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery, 4th Ave. and "T" Street with Military Honor Guard. Arrangements entrusted to Starks Funeral Parlor.