Leland Crowe Hetland

With broken hearts, we share the passing of Leland Crowe Hetland at the age of 15. Leland was born on July 19, 2010, in Powell, Wyoming, to his loving parents, Laura Araceli Gurrola-Hetland and Skyler Crowe Hetland. From the very beginning, he was deeply cherished and surrounded by a family who loved him fiercely.

Leland was raised in Byron, WY, and attended Rocky Mountain Elementary School as well as Rocky Mountain Middle/High School.

Growing up, Leland became a steady and loving presence for his younger siblings and cousins. From a young age, he showed a natural instinct for caring for others, effortlessly entertaining the older children with games as well as instinctively, and gently, comforting a crying baby with a calm beyond his years.

As he grew older, Leland’s passion for sports became an important part of who he was. Playing football and basketball for the Grizz throughout middle school and into high school, he was a fierce competitor, known on the field and court for his aggressive and vocal style of play.

Beyond sports, Leland found happiness in the simple joys of listening to music, playing video games, and spending time with friends. He especially loved being in the mountains—camping and fishing with his dad, Skyler—where some of his favorite memories were made.

At the beginning of this year, Leland began a new chapter, moving to Graham, Texas, to live with his dad and step-mom, Ashley Grady. Though his time there was brief, it was filled with love, support, and moments that will be forever cherished.

Leland passed away on January 20, 2026, in Graham, Texas, leaving behind a grief that words cannot fully express and a space in the hearts of those who loved him that can never be filled.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Justin Skyler Hetland; Step-sister, Oaklynn; his grandmother, Elaine Yvette Gurrola; his great-grandparents, Edith and Gene Hetland; his uncle, Jose Angel Abrams; and his aunt, Dahlia Abrams.

He is survived by his devoted mother, Laura Hetland (Lorenzo Rodriguez), father, Skyler Hetland (Ashley Grady); his brothers, Braxston and Julian; and his sisters, Katalina, Kendall, Avery, and Aspen. He is also lovingly remembered by his step-siblings, Aubree, Kadence, and Memphis.

He leaves behind a large and loving extended family, including his aunts Cagney Hetland, Maria Aagard (Arthur), Lucia Gurrola, Elizabeth Gurrola, Isabel Montanez (A. Jay), Raquel Gurrola, and Belen Gurrola; his uncles Burt Hetland, Brandon Hetland, Alex Abrams, Marcos Gurrola, Elias Gurrola, Miguel Gurrola, Daniel Gurrola (Taylor Jones), and Joshua Gurrola; His Grandparents Elias Gurrola, Mark Hetland and Lois Hetland; along with a host of cousins and close friends who will forever carry his memory in their hearts.

Funeral services will be held 9:00 AM, Saturday, February 7, 2026, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Byron, WY.

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