Obituary Listing

Oct 16, 2019

Gene "Butch" K. Nelson, 66, of Carpenter, WY passed away October 16, 2019 at Davis Hospice Center. He was born ‘September 15, 1953 in Raton, NM to Harry and Ruth Ann Nelson. He married Debra Smith on July 7, 1980 in Craig, CO. He spent many years as an accomplished horseman, training race horses in New Mexico, Colorado, Texas and...

Oct 16, 2019

Claire Yvonne (Tucker) Paniagua, 89, of Pine Bluffs, Wyoming passed away on October 16, 2019 at 5:39 a.m. Claire was born January 29, 1930 in St. Louis, Oklahoma, daughter of Carl H. and Lula M. (Daniels) Tucker, Sr. Claire was a loving mother and worked at many various jobs throughout her life. Her many interests included gardening and fishing. She...

Oct 15, 2019

Calvin D. Hacker, 95, of Cheyenne, Wyoming passed away on October 15, 2019 in Cheyenne. Calvin was born May 24, 1924 in Hawk Springs, Wyoming to Arthur D. Hacker and Emma Euella Ohley Hacker. Calvin was one of 12 children. Calvin was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Galen; all of his siblings; and many nieces and nephews....

Oct 14, 2019

Richard F. Manzanares, 55, of Cheyenne, passed away with family and friends by his side on Monday, October 14, 2019. Richard was born to Salvador and Virginia Manzanares on November 22, 1963. Richard is preceded in death by his grandparents Martin and Georgia Manzanares, his grandfather Pete Martinez, and his father Salvador Manzanares. He is survived by his grandmother Angie...

Oct 14, 2019

Judy Kay Koritnik, 63, of Cheyenne, Wyoming died October 14, 2019 at Davis Hospice Center after living a young life filled with love and laughter, ultimately succumbing to her swift battle with cancer. Mrs. Koritnik was born May 17, 1956 in Cheyenne, the eldest daughter of Richard and Helen Clark. She is survived by her husband and best friend of...

Oct 13, 2019

Noah C. Hallberg, 37, of Cheyenne passed away October 13, 2019 at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center. He was born January 7, 1982 to Kenneth Hallberg and Dennise Kelly. He was a manager in the restaurant industry and loved to play poker. He is survived by his daughter, Iris Hallberg of Cheyenne; mother Dennise Kelly of Cheyenne; father, Kenneth Hallberg of...

Oct 13, 2019

John R. Dilka, 72, of Cheyenne, Wyoming passed away October 13, 2019 at Life Care Center of Cheyenne. John was born May 27, 1947 in Denver, Colorado. Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 17, 2019 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Schrader, Aragon and Jacoby Funeral Home. A memory service will be celebrated on Saturday, October 19th...

Oct 11, 2019

Jean Mary Brown, 83, passed away peacefully at Davis Hospice Center on October 11, 2019, with her family by her side. She was born November 10, 1935 with triplet sisters in Seattle, Washington to Edgar and Ruth Meyers. Her family eventually settled In Cheyenne, where she graduated from Cheyenne High in 1954, met and married her hero, Wayne, the same...

Oct 9, 2019

In Casa Grande Arizona, on October 9, 2019, Robert Meadows, Sr., 87, was reunited with his wife, Carol R. (Flynn); one son, Bradley, granddaughter, Mary. Robert is survived by daughter, Robin (Howard), son, Robert, Jr (Mary); 5 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and his good friend Lois. Robert served in the US Air Force as a Master Sargent and was stationed at...

Oct 8, 2019

John W. Long, 87, of Cheyenne passed away October 8, 2019 at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center. He was born September 28, 1932 in Fort Collins, CO to Charles and Esther Long. He married Viva Morrison on February 8, 1956 in Greeley. He was an engineer for the Union Pacific Railroad. He chose to serve God in his youth and was...

Oct 8, 2019

In Casa Grande Arizona, on October 9, 2019, Robert Meadows, Sr.,87, was reunited with his wife, Carol R. (Flynn); one son, Bradley, granddaughter, Mary. Robert is survived by daughter, Robin (Howard), son, Robert, Jr (Mary); 5 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and his good friend Lois. Robert served in the US Air Force as aMaster Sargent and was stationed at F.E. Warren...

Oct 7, 2019

Phyllis Jane Minnick, 81, passed away on Monday October 7, 2019 at her home after a short battle with cancer. Phyllis was born to Charles and Leila Strube on June 25, 1938 in Kimball, Nebraska. Phyllis is preceded in death by her parents; her brother Charles Strube, Jr., and sister Glennis Harrison. She is survived by her daughters LaLani (Kenny)...

Oct 7, 2019

Judy F. Arciniega, 74, of Cheyenne, passed away Monday, October 7th, 2019 with her family by her side. She was born on May 22, 1945 in Baltimore, Maryland. Judy spent much of her childhood in Maryland before moving to Colorado at the age of 14. She attended St. Mary's Academy in Englewood, Colorado before attending Littleton (CO) High School. Judy...

Oct 6, 2019

Joyce Rae Cochran, 83, of Cheyenne, Wyoming passed away October 6, 2019 at the Cheyenne Healthcare Center. Joyce was born June 13, 1936 in Cheyenne. A private interment will be held in Lakeview Cemetery. Cremation is under the care of Schrader, Aragon and Jacoby Funeral Home. Interment

Lakeview Cemetery

Pershing Blvd

CHEYENNE, WY 82001

Oct 1, 2019

Michael Alan Tolar, only child of Matthew W. Tolar and Camelia J. Tolar, was born in Newton, Kansas, on October 25, 1974, and died in Cheyenne, Wyoming, on October 1, 2019. He was 44. Michael grew up in Dubois, Wyoming, and graduated from Dubois High School in 1993. Michael was involved in Scouts and became an Eagle Scout, probably adding...

Oct 1, 2019

Erik Salzburg, 36, of Louisville, Colorado passed away October 1, 2019. Erik was born January 12, 1983, in Cheyenne and attended Anderson Elementary, Carey Junior High, and graduated from East High School in 2001. During his school years he enjoyed playing soccer, baseball, skiing and golf. He was working as an electrician. In recent years he took to fly fishing,...

Sep 29, 2019

Minnie Valdez, 94, of Cheyenne passed away September 29, 2019 at Davis Hospice Center. She was born July 21, 1925 in Ocate, NM to Daniel and Adelia Duran. She married Julian Valdez in Cheyenne and was a homemaker. She was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church. She is survived by her children, Lorine Vega, Leopoldo Valdez, Roque Valdez, Liz...

Sep 26, 2019

Dudley Berry, 100, of Cheyenne, Wyoming passed away early Thursday morning, September 26, 2019 at Davis Hospice Center. Dudley was born February 10, 1919 in Armour, South Dakota, son of the late Percy C. and Bessie (Hrdlicka) Berry. As a young man, Dudley worked as a sheepherder for several local ranches. He later enjoyed working as a carpenter. He was...

Sep 24, 2019

Harold Robert "Walking Bob" Tyler, 74, of Hillsdale, Wyoming passed away September 24, 2019 at his home. Bob was born April 8, 1945 in Cheyenne, a son of the late Moses and Edith Tyler. Bob was a hard-working man and very giving of his time. He had many skills and an unending knowledge of tools that he gathered from his...

Sep 24, 2019

Gregory Ballast, 60, of Cheyenne passed away September 24, 2019 in Cheyenne. He was born January 29, 1959 in Denver, CO to Roger and Sally Ballast. He married Jeri Daetwiler on November 30, 1986 in Aurora, CO. He was a veteran of the US Navy and operated his own graphic design business. He is survived by his wife, Jeri Ballast...