Federico “Fred” Julian White 1942-2025 Federico “Fred” J White, 83, passed away on May 11, 2025 in Laramie, Wyoming with his two sons by his side.
Fred was born on March 11, 1942 in La Garita, Colorado to Jake White and Marie Curby White. In 1947, Fred and his family moved to Fort Collins, Colorado to be raised alongside his three brothers and four sisters. He attended Fort Collins schools, excelled in sports, and lettered in basketball.
After high school, Fred joined the United States Army, where he served three years, 1963-1966, including a tour of duty in Thailand during the Vietnam War. While Fred was in the military, he had a stint where he was stationed in Fort Knox, Kentucky, where he met his future wife and mother of his two sons, Iva Keck White. They were married in 1965, and later that same year, their first son was born, Federico White II. Their second son, Reynaldo White, was born in 1974.
In 1970, Fred moved his family to Laramie, Wyoming to take a job at the University of Wyoming. He worked in the Zoology department as the animal research facility senior caretaker. Fred remained employed there for 32 years until he retired in 2002.
Fred enjoyed going to garage sales, bike riding, watching sports, dancing, and helping his neighbors with anything they needed. Although his favorite pastime was fishing every summer. Fred spent many mornings fishing at various locations in the mountains around Laramie, often with his sons, but also enjoyed going out on his own. Fred was very close to his family, and made sure to visit or call his brothers, sisters and sons on a regular basis.
Fred is survived by his two sons, Federico and Reynaldo (Amanda), his three grandchildren, Breyden, Lucas, and Kaileigh, and his ex-wife Iva. He is also survived by his three sisters, Carmen O’Quinn, Pauline Sherill, and Isabell Harris, and his two brothers, Gilbert White and Tom Bauer.
Fred is preceded in death by his father Jake, his mother Marie, his brother Billy Curby and sister Kathy Knapp.
A memorial for Fred will be held on June 8, 2025 at 1:00pm in Fort Collins, Colorado at the Salvation Army on Mason Street.
Fred was my mentor. I started work at UW as a work study...then as a pert time worker.. When Fred retired, I took over for him. I cannot express how much admiration and friendship that I have for Fred. What he thought...he definitely said and thats what I loved and respected about him. I loved Fred like a Dad and a trusted friend. I will soo miss you my buddy!! Until we hopefully see each other again...
I’m truly saddened in hearing of your father’s passing. May your memories of your father give you much comfort in this trying time. God bless you and your family.
Rico, my condolences on your loss! Gods bless your family! Earl Cole
Thank you Earl, much appreciated. Hope all is well and don't be a stranger. Heck, we're right down the road from each other. Haha.
So sorry for your loss. We were neighbors. He worked with my husband at UW. We always enjoyed seeing him.
Sincerest Condolences, Scott Baranski in Chicago
Dear Frederico II, I am so sorry for your loss. I am grateful you were here in Laramie to spend time with your dad. It has been quite a while but I recall the fun you and I had during our veterans gathering to make fly fishing rods every Thursday in West Laramie. I also remember frequently connecting with you and your dad as we did the garage sale tours on Saturday. I hope your days are filled with joy as you continue to enjoy fishing 🎣 and spending. Additionally, you pursuing other activities on your bucket 🪣 list. Thinking of you, Miss Darleen
Pops you will be missed I had a great time knowing you through your son Rico. And to your 2 boys. My deepest condolences. RIP pops Mark s
Sorry for your loss brothers 🙏 prayers Patrick Espinoza
Rico, from my family, our deepest condolences. God bless.