Leland Crowe Hetland

July 19, 2010 – Jan. 20, 2026

With broken hearts we share the passing of Leland Crowe Hetland at the age of 15. Leland passed away 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.

Leland was born on July 19, 2010, in Powell 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.

He was raised in Byron 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 stepmom, Ashley Grady. Though his time there was brief, it was filled with love, support and moments that will be forever cherished.

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

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

He leaves behind a large and loving extended family, including his aunts, Cagney Hetland, Maria (Arthur) Aagard, Lucia Gurrola, Elizabeth Gurrola, Isabel (A. Jay) Montanez, Raquel Gurrola and Belen Gurrola; uncles Burt Hetland, Brandon Hetland, Alex Abrams, Marcos Gurrola, Elias Gurrola, Miguel Gurrola, Daniel Gurrola (Taylor Jones) and Joshua Gurrola; 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 Saturday, Feb. 7, at 9 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Byron.