Thelma E. Ronning
Feb 23, 2017
Thelma E. Ronning, 97, longtime Cheyenne resident, died Thursday, February 23, 2017 at Davis Hospice Center. She was born January 2, 1920 in Chivington, Colorado, a daughter of Jesse L. and Helen Gertrude (Messel) Frederick. Thelma married Ralph A. Ronning on March 24, 1940 in Garden City, Kansas. They moved to Cheyenne 73 years ago, in the early 1940’s. Thelma...
Frances Marie Smith
Feb 22, 2017
On February 22, 2017, Frances Marie Smith, seeking no consent or reprieve, made her peace and released her spirit to the universe of the Almighty. She was an independent sort and had many interests but caring for her loved ones was her top priority. She kept in touch with family and friends, was interested in their lives and loved them...
Henry L. Gimbel
Feb 22, 2017
Henry L. Gimbel, 97, a loving and caring husband, father and a WII veteran, died peacefully at the Cheyenne VA hospital on February 22, 2017. He was born on May 13, 1919 in McClusky, North Dakota, the seventh of thirteen children to Henry and Karoline Gimbel. He joined the U.S. Army in 1942 and was assigned to the 145 G...
Rose Ellen Arenas Rivera
Feb 20, 2017
Rose Ellen Arenas Rivera, 76, of Cheyenne passed away February 20th at Life Care Center. She was born May 19, 1940 in Cheyenne. Rose worked for Mountain Bell and was a member of St. Mary’s Cathedral and also attended St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends playing bingo and attending Wyoming Cowboy football games...
Joe D. Pando
Feb 17, 2017
Joseph D. “Joe” Pando, 79, of Cheyenne died February 17th at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Cheyenne. He was born January 8, 1938 in Cleveland, New Mexico and had lived in Cheyenne since 1947. Joe served in the United States Marine Corps. He was a member of St. Mary’s Cathedral and was a forklift operator for the Wyoming State...
Manuel Felix Tafoya
Feb 15, 2017
Manuel F. Tafoya, 92, of Cheyenne, died Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at Granite Rehabilitation and Wellness Center. He was born April 23, 1924 in Ledoux, New Mexico a son of Jacobo and Adela (Esquivel) Tafoya. Manuel received his schooling in New Mexico where he resided and worked on the family farm. He came to Cheyenne in 1949. He was employed...
Janis R. Mitchell
Feb 13, 2017
Janis R. Mitchell, 85, of Cheyenne, died on Monday, February 13, 2017 at the Davis Hospice Center. She was born on November 7, 1931 in Omaha, Nebraska. Cremation will take place.
Augustine R. Lopez, Sr.
Feb 12, 2017
Augustine Richard Lopez, 95 of Cheyenne passed away at 5:00 am February 12, 2017. He was a mechanic and a sharpshooter who served 12 years for the Army. He loved to spend time with his family and eat good food along with dancing and competing in dance contests. Augustine loved family so much that he, on multiple occasions, took in...
Patricia Ann Yaunick
Feb 12, 2017
Patricia Ann Yaunick, 88, of Cheyenne passed away February 12th at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center. She was born August 3, 1928 in St. Louis, Missouri. Patricia worked for the State of Wyoming at the driver's services division. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and doing crosswords puzzles. Patricia is survived by her three children, Susan Walock of...
Danny Wilson Frazier
Feb 12, 2017
Danny Wilson Frazier, 62, of Cheyenne, WY passed away on February 12, 2017 at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center. HE was born on March 31, 1954 in Cheyenne, WY. A full obituary will follow. Please sign his tribute page.
James A. Pyke Jr.
Feb 11, 2017
James A. Pyke Jr., Lt. Colonel U.S. Air Force (Ret.) November 8, 1933 – February 11, 2017 Lt. Colonel (ret.) James A. Pyke Jr., 83, passed away on February 11, 2017, after courageously battling a lengthy illness. He is survived by his sons James A. Pyke III and Mark W. Pyke. Daughter-in-laws Nancy Pyke and Lesa Pyke. Grandsons Conor Pyke,...
Betty S. Wagner
Feb 9, 2017
Betty S. Wagner, 88, of Cheyenne, passed peacefully February 9, 2017 at Lifecare Center of Cheyenne following a long battle with Parkinson’s and Lewy Body Dementia. Born Lisa Savino on January 15, 1929 in Altoona, Pennsylvania to Donato and Rosa Savino, Italian immigrants. She was raised in an orphanage and by various family members following their passing when she was...
Dale Allan Johnson
Feb 6, 2017
Dale Allan Johnson, son of Henry and Audrey Johnson was born on September 9, 1954 at Sampson AFB, NY. He was the 2nd of five children. As a military dependent, Dale had the opportunity to travel the world with his parents, and siblings. It was in Altus AFB, Oklahoma that his family noticed his musical talent and the gift he...
Ronald J Delong
Feb 6, 2017
Ronald Joseph "Ron" DeLong, died February 6, 2017 at the Davis Hospice Center in Cheyenne. He was born May 15, 1967 in San Francisco, California to Carden Ronald (Ron) and Ditto (Williamson) DeLong. He married Marci Dunigan on May 18, 1991 in Reno, Nevada. They moved to Cheyenne, Wyoming in July 1991. Ron worked as a General Manager for Circle...
Billie J. Hinkle
Feb 6, 2017
Billie J. Hinkle, 87, of Cheyenne, died on Monday, February 6, 2017 at the Life Care Center of Cheyenne. A loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, he was born on May 9, 1929 in Stockton, Missouri and had lived here since 1947. Mr. Hinkle was a master plumber for Plumbers Local #192 for 46 years and he started working for...
Bruce Norman Holden
Feb 5, 2017
Bruce N. Holden, 63, of Cheyenne, died February 5th at the VA Medical Center in Cheyenne. He was born December 13, 1953 in Cooperstown, New York to Warren and Jeannette (Day) Holden. He received schooling in Cooperstown before entering the United States Air Force. Bruce married Barbara Hansen on December 15, 1971. They lived in various locations while Bruce was...
Penny L. Lobmeyer
Feb 5, 2017
Penny L. Lobmeyer, 69, of Cheyenne, died on Sunday, February 5, 2017 at the Cheyenne Regional Medical Center. She was born on November 7, 1947 in Elko, Nevada and had lived here since 1987. Penny was an eye and glasses technician at Pearl Vision Center. She enjoyed camping and watching her grandkids’ sports and activities. She is survived by her...
Eugene J. Kupec
Feb 3, 2017
Eugene J. Kupec, 79 of Cheyenne passed away, Friday, February 3, 2017, at Davis Hospice surrounded by family. Cremation has taken place at Wiederspahn-Radomsky Chapel. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Rosella and his brother, John Peter. He leaves a wife, Rose of 59 years, 5 sons, Shannon (Stephanie), Cole (Jennifer), Royal (Kate), Brett (Tracey), Lance...
Ciata M. Harris
Jan 31, 2017
Ciata Marie Harris, 70, of Cheyenne died January 31 at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center. She was born November 17, 1946 in Bremerton, Washington. Ciata enjoyed creating with arts, crafts, jewelry, and painting. She was a musician, playing the mandolin, tambourine, and baritone. She is survived by her husband, Danny Harris; two children, Veronica (Bryon) Kerbs of Fort Collins, CO and...
John Robert Faass
Jan 31, 2017
John Robert Faass, 80, of Cheyenne, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2017, at Life Care Center. He was born in Wheatland, Wyoming on March 11, 1936 a son to Norbert and Vira (Boyington) Faass. John retired from the Air National Guard. He enjoyed working outdoors and working on cars. Survivors include his daughter, Susan Murphy; brothers, Gene and Denny;...
