Obituary Listing

Mar 5, 2020

Veronica Montoya, 74, of Cheyenne, Wyoming died Thursday, March 5, 2020 at home.

Veronica was born March 23, 1945 in Cheyenne to Robert and Frances Apodaca.  She married Dan Montoya on February 17, 2002 in Cheyenne.

She was the best homemaker and was known around town for her amazing Mexican meals.  She volunteered her time...

Feb 28, 2020

Roy “Dean” Parr, 73, of Cheyenne passed away February 28, 2020 at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center.

He was born October 22, 1943 in Montpelier, ID to Richard and Ramona Parr.  He married Penny McCall on August 8, 1971 in Elko, NV.  He lived in Montpelier from 1943-1946, Cheyenne 1946-1968, Rawlins 1968-1971, Hanna 1971-2014 and Cheyenne since 2014,...

Feb 27, 2020

Mary Wonch, 91, of Cheyenne passed away February 27, 2020 in Cheyenne.

She was born November 14, 1928 in Hereford, Colorado to Earl and Edith Johnson.  She was an account specialist with Wyoming Department of Commerce, and a member of Archer Friendly Club.

She is survived by her children, Ann Wonch of Cheyenne, Jane Trompke...

Feb 23, 2020

Arsenio J. Gonzales, Jr., 81, of Cheyenne passed away February 23, 2020 at Lifecare Center of Cheyenne.

He was born December 14, 1938 in Trujillo, NM to Arsenio and Anita Gonzales.  He married Mary Martinez in July of 1958 in Albuquerque, NM.  He was a member of St. Mary’s Cathedral and was a truck driver for many...

Feb 23, 2020

Mava Margaret Heasley Nelson , 93, died February 23, 2020 in Cheyenne, Wyoming at the Davis Hospice Center following a long illness.

She was born in Yale, Iowa on August 30, 1926, the youngest of four children to John Obediah Heasley and Glennora Hoyt Heasley.

Because of the depression, her family moved to numerous small...

Feb 23, 2020

Marion Francis “Bud” Shrove (also known as Mighty Fine Shrove), 86, of Cheyenne passed away February 24, 2020 in Cheyenne.

He was born June 23, 1933 in Grand Island, NE to Joseph and Ella Shrove.  He moved to Cheyenne in 1937, as his father was transferred by the Union Pacific Railroad.  He went to Johnson Grade School,...

Feb 21, 2020

Gary Richard Haefele, 77, passed away February 21, 2020.

He was born July 2, 1942 to Meredith “Bill” and Elvie and was a loyal husband to Debra (Jenson).  His marriage to Linda (Sturges) Hill gave him two sons, the pride of his life, Richard (Molly) and Christopher. Gary, known as “Pops” was above all passionate and proud...

Feb 19, 2020

Robin P. Reilly, 66, of Cheyenne passed away February 19, 2020 in Cheyenne.

He was born December 3, 1953 in Rockford, IL to Kenneth and Marjorie Reilly.  He was a former part owner of the McDonalds Franchise.

He is survived by his sons, Patrick (Megan) Reilly of Castle Rock, CO and Nathan Reilly of Cheyenne;...

Feb 18, 2020

Howard David Gallensky, 95, of Cheyenne Wyoming died on Tuesday, February 18 at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center following a brief illness.

He leaves his wife of 61 years, Lila (Helfand) Gallensky; his son Neil (Alison) Gallensky of Westminster Colorado; his daughter Lisa (Ron) Sherman of Denver; and his grandson Eric Sherman of Denver.

Born in...

Feb 17, 2020

Bradley Maynard Warren, 57, of Cheyenne, Wyoming died Monday, February 17, 2020 at home.

He was born Bradley Maynard Warren on  September 7, 1962 in Cheyenne Wyoming.  He was the third youngest child of Donald LeRoy and Juanita Ann Warren.

Bradley had a passion for music and the arts.  His beautiful vocals, musical and artistic...

Feb 16, 2020

Gayle Vernon Worth, 83, of Cheyenne passed away February 16, 2020  in Cheyenne.

He was born August 14, 1936 in Lincoln, Nebraska to Harry and Matilda Worth.  He married Margaret Diane Ferguson in 1978 in Omaha, NE.  He was a truck driver for Trans-Con and Consolidated Freightways.  He had served in the US Naval Reserves, and was...

Feb 14, 2020

Lillian Costa, 101, of Cheyenne, Wyoming passed away February 14, 2020 at Davis Hospice Center.

Lillian was born March 30, 1918 in Paterson, New Jersey.

At Lillian’s request there will no services.  Cremation is under the care of Schrader, Aragon and Jacoby Funeral Home.

Feb 14, 2020

Norma Jean Sandberg Deselms, 90, of the Golden Prairie Community (North of Burns, Wyoming) died February 14, 2020 at the Davis Hospice Center.

She was the oldest child born to Earnest and Eunice Sandberg on April 10, 1929 in Kimball, Nebraska.

Norma attended 1st through 12th grade in Burns graduating in 1947.  After graduation, she...

Feb 14, 2020

William“Bill” R. Cowley, 84, of Cheyenne, Wyoming passed away Friday, February 14, 2020 at the Davis Hospice Center surrounded by his loving family.

Bill was born December 7, 1935 in Cheyenne, a son of the late Thomas C. and Dorothy M. (McCarty) Cowley.

Bill retired from Mountain Bell/US West in 1995 as the Manager of...

Feb 14, 2020

Isaac M. Bowling, 91, of Cheyenne passed away on Friday, February 14, 2020.  He was born to Douglas and Gladys Bowling on June 3, 1928 in New Boston, Ohio.

Isaac honorably served his country in the United States Air Force retiring after 30 years of service and at retirement, he continued serving people through his church.

Feb 13, 2020

B. Clinton Farrar, 82, of Hillsdale passed away February 13, 2020 in Hillsdale.

He was born August 11, 1937 in Virginia Dale, Colorado to Sanford and Kathleen Farrar.  He married Shari Beavis on May 23, 1957 in Fort Collins.  He was a lineman with Cheyenne Light Fuel and Power and was also a farmer.  He was a...

Feb 11, 2020

M. Jean Downing, 91, of Cheyenne, died Tuesday, February 11,  2020 at Life  Care Center of Cheyenne.

She was born Marjorie Jean Lundquist on March 28, 1928 in Alamosa, CO.  On December 24, 1950, Jean married Robert S. Downing in Fort Collins, CO. The couple moved to Wyoming and made their home in Cheyenne.  Mrs. Downing was...

Feb 11, 2020

David D. Milburn, 77, of Cheyenne passed away February 11, 2020 in Cheyenne.

He was born April 9, 1942 in Genoa, Nebraska to Donald and Helen Milburn.  He married Joyce Radford on August 19, 1985 in Las Vegas, NV.  He was a dock supervisor for Meadow Gold Dairy.

He is survived by his wife, Joyce...

Feb 10, 2020

Jennie Lynn Floyd, 2 months, of Cheyenne passed away February 10, 2020 at Children’s Hospital in Denver.

She was born December 4, 2019 in Cheyenne to Ben and Erin Floyd, III.  She was a member of Cheyenne Hills Church.

She is survived by her parents, Ben and Erin Floyd; siblings, Peggy and Matthew; grandparents, Jennie...

Feb 10, 2020

Norman Paul Bratton, Jr., 65, passed away February 10, 2020. He was born June 9, 1954, in Tampa, Florida, to Norman and Jaunita Bratton.

Norman married Leah Hinesley on June 11, 1976, in Cheyenne, Wyoming. After graduating with his BS and Masters of Finance degrees at the University of Wyoming, he was commissioned as an officer in...