Gerald D. Elsasser
Jun 7, 2019
Gerald Elsasser, 88 of Cheyenne died June 7, 2019 in Cheyenne. He was born August 12, 1930 in Wewela, South Dakota, son of William and Joy Elsasser. He spent most of his life in Nebraska, South Dakota and Wyoming. He served 4 years in the US Navy (1950-1954), serving aboard the LST1148 and the PCEC886, in Japan and Korea. He...
Maria D. Aguilar Lopez
Jun 6, 2019
Maria de los Angeles Aguilar Lopez, 49, of Cheyenne, died June 6th in Cheyenne. She was born September 8, 1969 in Jalisco, Mexico. Services will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday at Wiederspahn-Radomsky Chapel. Interment Jalisco, Mexico.
Marlene Ruth Bressler
Jun 5, 2019
Marlene Ruth Bressler, 83, passed June 5th at the Davis Hospice Center after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. She is survived by her husband, Larry Bressler; and 2 children, Scott Bressler and Donnelle Foster; and her sister, Judy Day of Cheyenne. She was preceded in death by her parents, Don and Helen Reed; and her youngest son, Christian Bressler. Born...
Mary Agnes Barry
Jun 5, 2019
Mary Agnes Barry, 89, of Cheyenne, passed away June 5th at Lifecare Center. Born August 3, 1929, to Clarence M. and Mary Ellen (Barrett) Barry in Omaha, NE. The family traveled with Lt. Barry thru Texas, Tennessee, Georgia, Louisiana, and Mississippi until he went overseas. They joined him in the Philippines after WWII. They returned to Texas and Mary graduated...
Carl A. Voigtsberger
Jun 4, 2019
Carl A. Voigtsberger was born February 6, 1939 to David and Catherine Voigtsberger in Philadelphia. He graduated from Roman Catholic High School in 1957 and then enlisted in the U.S. Air Force working on the B47E aircraft at Dyuss Air Force Base. Through the Air Force Commissioning program, Carl received his BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Wyoming...
Manuel Ben "Mel" Tafoya
Jun 2, 2019
Manuel Ben "Mel" Tafoya, 90, passed peacefully with his family nearby on June 2, 2019. Mel loved life, his family, golfing, fly fishing, and hunting. He was an active member of the Airport Golf Course for many years and an active member of the CFD Grounds Committee. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict and loved to...
James D. Beahm
Jun 1, 2019
James D. Beahm, 68, of Cheyenne, WY, passed away June 1, 2019 in Cheyenne after a long period of health concerns. He was born May 2, 1951 in Cheyenne, the oldest of four children to Jack R. Beahm and Ruth Beahm Wyatt. James married the love of his life in February of 1975, they later divorced, and he never remarried....
Delores Sue Butler
Jun 1, 2019
Delores Sue Butler, 75 of Cheyenne, WY, passed away June 1, 2019 at home with her loving family in Cheyenne. She was born November 14, 1943 in Grand Island, Nebraska to Joe and Gladyce (Darrah) Robbins. She married Max Douglas Butler on March 14, 1965 in Cheyenne, WY. She retired from AT&T after 18 years of service. Delores is survived...
Ramon Felipe Valdez
May 28, 2019
Ramon Felipe Valdez, 92, of Cheyenne, passed away May 28 at home with loved ones. He was born July 7, 1926, in Las Aguitas N.M. to Elena Mares and Facundo Valdez. He married Florida Sisneros on Oct. 2, 1948 and moved to Cheyenne in 1953. Ramon worked at Laramie County School District #1 in various positions and retired in 1991...
Barbara Bland
May 25, 2019
Barbara Bland, 74, of Cheyenne, passed away May 25th at Davis Hospice. She was born May 1, 1945 in Carrizozo, NM. Although retired from JC Penney, a highlight of Barbara's life was owning the comic book store - Comic Quest. One of her greatest joys was sparking a love of reading in young people through comics. She treasured family holiday...
Juanita Carter
May 24, 2019
Juanita “Ning” Carter, 66, of Cheyenne, passed away May 24th in Denver, CO. She was born January 3, 1953 in Leyte, Philippines. Juanita enjoyed singing karaoke, playing cards and mahjong, playing at the casinos, fishing, camping, and cooking for friends and family. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Kevin Carter; daughters, Racquel (Paul) Hunt and Yvonne (Russ)...
Norma J. Morrison
May 23, 2019
Norma J. Morrison, 88, of Cheyenne passed away May 23, 2019 at Davis Hospice. She was born May 17, 1931 in Holbrook, NE. Norma enjoyed camping, fishing, traveling in the RV and spending time with her grandchildren. She was an avid Colorado Rockies baseball fan. Norma is survived by her children, David (Alice) Lesser, William (Lizabeth) Morrison, Jr., Sandra (Ricky)...
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...
