Virginia L. Lemaster
May 23, 2019
Virginia L. Lemaster, 85, of Cheyenne, passed away May 23rd at Cheyenne Healthcare Center. She was born July 16, 1933 in Codell, KS. Virginia owned the Long Branch in Hawk Springs. She was a loving and kind women who was always sociable and outgoing. She enjoyed music, crafts and playing bingo. Virginia is survived by her children, Patricia (Jim) Valentine,...
Doran Arp Lummis
May 21, 2019
Doran Arp Lummis, 91, won the victory over death on May 21, 2019 at Davis Hospice in Cheyenne, after a short illness. Doran was born in Cheyenne on September 27, 1927, to Doran W. and Anna Christine [Arp] Lummis. Doran worked with his father on the ranch his grandfather Jochim Arp owned South of Cheyenne. They raised horses for the...
Mike Apodaca
May 21, 2019
Mike Apodaca, 84, of Cheyenne, died May 21st. He was born May 18th, 1935 in Taos, New Mexico. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Lucille, and his sons: Andrew, Michael, Steve, and Casey, sister: Liz Jones, as well numerous grandchildren. He was preceded in death by parents Casimiro and Juanita, and sister Rose Pacheco. He had a...
James Joseph Bensley
May 21, 2019
James Joseph Bensley, 77, of Cheyenne, passed away May 21, 2019 in Cheyenne. He was born May 10, 1942 in Huron, SD. James served in the Wyoming Air National Guard, from which he later retired. He was an avid car and bicycle enthusiast and his passion was collecting and restoring old “junk” as he called it. James is survived by...
Harold D. Page Jr.
May 20, 2019
Harold Dempsey “PJ” Page, Jr. 56, of Cheyenne, WY, passed away May 20, 2019 in Westminster, CO. He was born October 22, 1962 in Greeley, CO to Harold Sr. and Ruth Page (Ley). He moved with his family to Cheyenne when he was 1. Harold attended schools in Cheyenne, graduating from Central High School in 1981. He married his wife...
Thomas Leonard Wallace
May 19, 2019
Thomas Leonard Wallace, 75, of Cheyenne died on May 19, 2019 in Cheyenne. He was born on June 25, 1943 in Cheyenne. Tom served in the U.S. Navy and was a mechanic. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, being outdoors, building birdhouses, and spending time with his grandsons. He is survived by two sons, Paul Wallace of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and Richard...
Leota Gates
May 17, 2019
Leota Gates, born September 18, 1917 to Andrew and Mathilda Wich in Wellington, Colorado, passed away at the age of 101 on May 17, 2019. She grew up on the family farm there and graduated from Wellington High School. Leota married Bernard Gates in 1936 and soon after they moved to Cheyenne, WY where he was employed by Union Pacific...
Marilyn Casner
May 16, 2019
Marilyn J (Woods) Casner, 87, of Cheyenne, passed quietly at Life Care Center of Cheyenne on May 16, 2019. She was born January 21, 1932, to Charles and Gladys Woods of Cheyenne. She was self-employed for over 50 years as the organist at Grace Methodist Church, First Congregational Church and First Christian Church. She was also employed as the organist...
Sue A. Mulvaney
May 14, 2019
Sue A. Mulvaney, 82, of Cheyenne, died on May 14, 2019 in Cheyenne. She was born on December 31, 1936 in Douglas, Wyoming. Sue was a payroll executive for the State of Wyoming. She was a dedicated member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Bishop’s Guild, Holy Trinity Council of Catholic Women, was a Carmelite, and oversaw the scheduling of servers...
Bryan "Sean" Diggs
May 14, 2019
Bryan “Sean” Diggs born June 29, 1958 in Columbus Ohio lost his battle to many illnesses on May 14th at Davis Hospice Center. He was stoic, courageous, free spirited, a fighter, loving, kind and a sweet, gentle soul. Sean was the definition of a genuine human being. He loved to walk, assemble puzzles, bowl, travel and explore new things. He...
Ruben Garcia
May 14, 2019
Ruben Garcia, 83, of Cheyenne, passed away May 14th at his home. He was born May 18, 1935 in Arroyo Seco, New Mexico to Agustin and Anita Garcia. He served in the United States Marine Corps from 1956-1959 and was stationed at Camp Pendleton in San Diego, CA. He married the love of his life, Angie, November 21, 1959 in...
Gary Dean Steege
May 12, 2019
Gary Dean Steege, 65, of Burns, died on May 12, 2019 in Rochester, Minnesota. He was born on May 2, 1954 in Cheyenne. Gary was a glazer at B&W Glass for 35 years. He loved working on his lawn and garden and did all of his own work on his house, including the cabinetry and tile work. He is survived...
Perry I. Harris
May 10, 2019
Perry Isaac Harris, 84, of Cheyenne, passed away unexpectedly on May 10. He was born April 30, 1935 in Torrington. Perry served in the Army National Guard, and was an engineer for the Union Pacific Railroad. He enjoyed traveling, reading, cooking for loved ones, playing trumpet, gardening, his dogs, and haunted houses. He was known for storytelling, his strength of...
Carol J. Wallace
May 10, 2019
Carol June Wallace, 80, of Cheyenne, Wyoming passed away on May 10, 2019 in Cheyenne. Carol June Graham was born March 13, 1939 in Kankakee, Illinois to Marvin and Mary Graham. Carol met James Wallace and eventually married in Cheyenne on October 3, 1956. Carol and James welcomed three sons. While raising her three children she enjoyed a career as...
Jeannine Stallings
May 10, 2019
Jeannine R. Stallings, 89, of Cheyenne passed away today at Life Care Center. She was born February 26, 1930 in Cheyenne. Jeannine was preceded in death by her parents, David and Grace Stallings and a brother, Daniel Stallings. Interment of her casket will take place in Beth El Cemetery. At her request, no services will be held.
Bruce J. Haston
May 10, 2019
Bruce Haston, 64, of Cheyenne, died on Friday, May 10. 2019 in Cheyenne. He was born on April 3, 1955 in Amarillo, Texas. Growing up in a military family, he lived in numerous places across the country, and graduated from Central High School in Cheyenne in 1973. After high school, Bruce enrolled in the U.S. Air Force, where he spent...
Helen Kay Phillips
May 9, 2019
Helen Kay Phillips, 92, of Cheyenne, passed away on May 10th at Sierra Hills. She was born December 30, 1926 in Sodus, New York. She is survived by her son, Burton Winthrop Kie of Cheyenne. Cremation has taken place.
Wayne N. Fernandez
May 8, 2019
Wayne Fernandez joined his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 after a short illness. Wayne left many he loved behind his wife and love of his life, Gloria Fernandez; his son, Wayne Fernandez Jr.; his grandchildren, Alexander, Donavin, Jazmin, Isabel, and Nathaniel Fernandez; and parents, Ruth Haselhuhn and Rudy Fernandez. Wayne dedicated most of his career in service to...
Marvin Theesen
May 8, 2019
Marvin Theesen, 89, of Cheyenne, died on May 8, 2019 at home surrounded by his family. He was born on April 20, 1930 in rural Nebraska and served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict. Mr. Theesen worked for UPRR for 47 years. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, LouRee Theesen; two children, Paul...
