Judy Irene Borino
Obituary

If there was ever a woman who could turn an ordinary day into a celebration, it was Judy Irene Borino. Born July 24, 1942, in Rock Springs, Wyoming, Judy danced her way into heaven on August 3, 2026—naturally choosing a moment when an Elvis song was playing. Those who knew her agree: if there was a perfect soundtrack for her grand entrance, it would involve Elvis, laughter, and maybe a little mischief.

The youngest of six children born to Frank and Katherine (Young) Marocki, Judy grew up surrounded by family, love, and the kind of chaos only a big Wyoming family can produce. After her father’s unexpected passing when she was ten, Judy moved with her mother and grandparents to Kemmerer. The summers were spent in Bondurant, where she worked on the Black Powder Ranch. Those summers became a lifelong family tradition—campfires, feasts, music, and dancing on the South Fork of the Hoback River.

Judy met the love of her life, Max Borino, in Kemmerer, and the two married in 1964. They built their life in the same cozy Diamondville home for all their married years—a home filled with warmth, happiness, and the unmistakable sound of Judy’s loud, joyful, wonderfully uncontrollable laugh. She was often heard before she was seen, and her joy had a way of filling every corner of a room. Judy was blessed with two children, Paula Kay and Max Dean, and she embraced motherhood with enthusiasm and heart. She kept her children busy, involved, and always dressed just right. Judy was the mom who chaperoned every event, drove hundreds of miles to games and concerts, and supported every interest with unwavering pride. She remained the “fun mom” throughout her life—one who could turn even an ordinary day into something worth remembering.

Together, Max and Judy enjoyed camping trips with friends, weekends at the Hoback house, and scuba diving adventures around the world. The stories from those trips were retold and legendary- some with their own song. Judy owned a flower and ceramic shop in the early 1970s, creating beautiful arrangements and works of art. She later worked as a para educator at Canyon Elementary School, earned her CNA certification, and proudly served at the long-term care facility in Kemmerer. She volunteered for several groups and participated wholeheartedly in community service. Judy is affectionately remembered as a lover of coffee, crafting, decorating, and especially participating in the Christmas Parade of Trees. In retirement, she welcomed visitors as a summer hostess at the JC Penney home museum—no doubt charming every tourist who walked through the door.

Widowed in 2004, Judy continued to live life with gusto. She traveled with her girlfriends to Jackson, Branson, Graceland, and anywhere else that promised fun, music, or a good meal. She never met a stranger, and strangers never forgot her. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and spoiling them.

She is survived by her daughter Paula Spheeris (Mike) and grandson Levi Spheeris. She is survived by her son Max Borino (Ms. Randi Prime); his children Briana (Martin), Morgan, and Derek; and Jodi Borino. Judy leaves behind many friends, nieces, nephews, and cousins, as she truly never met a stranger. Her generosity, warmth, and humor touched everyone fortunate enough to know her. Her parents, siblings, many friends, cousins, nie  ces, and nephews were there to greet her beyond the earthly veil. The reunion had to be joyous and a wonderful celebration. Max and Judy are together again waltzing across the heavens.

Judy brought smiles, joy, and a spark of mischief to the lives around her. She should be remembered with the fondest, warmest thoughts of love—and with the encouragement she lived by: whenever you hear a good song, kick up your heels and dance a little. Those who think of Judy will undoubtedly smile and chuckle about some funny or silly thing she did or said that made their day brighter.