All Obituaries

Dorothy Eileen Ferguson 96, of Cheyenne passed away December 5, 2021 at Davis Hospice Center surrounded by family.  Dorothy was born May 4, 1925 in Cheyenne, Wyoming to John and Mary (Hoffer) Salsbury. She married Walter Chester Ferguson on July 14th, 1943 in Pine Bluffs, Wyoming. Dorothy was a Ranch Wife for most of her life and family meant everything to her. She is survived by her daughters, Kathryn Dianne Cooper of Wichita, Kansas, and Mary Louise (Terry) Anderson...

Stephen Rutherford Speer, 77, of Cheyenne passed away December 4, 2021. Stephen was born October 3, 1944 in Chicago, Illinois to Lewis and Gertrude (Ernst) Speer. He married Patricia Marietta on October 14, 1967 in Ohio. Stephen served honorably in the United States Airforce. He worked for many years as a Computer Engineer for IBM, and also served as a Pastor. Stephen is survived by his daughter, Kimberly (John) Humphrey of Kansas; sons, Stephen Daniel (Jennifer) Speer of Indiana and David...

The Sunday service for the First Presbyterian Church will be held on Sunday, December 12, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at the Lakeview Chapel at Schrader, Aragon and Jacoby Funeral Home, 2222 Russell Avenue, Cheyenne, Wyoming 82001.

Edwin G. Avery, Jr , 84, passed away on December 1, 2021 in Cheyenne, WY.    Ed was born In Providence, RI on August 12, 1937 and was the eldest son of the late Edwin G. Avery Sr and the late Evelyn A. (Londry) Avery.  Ed grew up in Cranston, RI and lived most of his adult life in Warwick, RI.  He also resided in South Florida for several years prior to retiring to Cheyenne, WY.  Ed served in many civic organizations throughout his career. He served on the Warwick...

John D. Trujillo perished on November 30, 2021.  He was born September 4, 1946 in Granite Canon, Wyo. John “JT” was a member St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. He was a loving father and grandfather. He loved his family dearly. He loved to work on his vehicles regardless new or old.  JT was a gentle man who lived a peaceful life and was kind to all those who met him. He was a professional roofer in his young days and then retired from the Laramie County School...

Dr. Louis “Lou” R. Brown, 83, resident of Cheyenne since 1974, passed away November 30, 2021 in Cheyenne. Lou was born October 4, 1938 in Kingston, Jamaica to Joseph and Eurith Brown.  He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict, having served in the US Army.  He earned his Doctorate from the University of Northern Colorado and was a psychologist for Laramie County School District #1.  Lou was active in serving the Christian community over the years to include service...

Susono (Sue) White, 96, of Cheyenne, Wyoming passed away at Cottonwood Creek Assisted Living Memory Residence early in the morning on Monday, November 29th, 2021. Susono was born on the 10th of May, 1925 in Fukuoka City, Japan to Mosaku & Kae Oishi.  She was the youngest of 7 children.   She married a US Airman, Otto Norman White, on the 14th of November, 1951 at the American Consulate in Fukuoka City, Japan.  She graduated from the Watanabe Dressmaker School in...

Calvin Wayne Fertig, 79, of Wheatland, Wyoming passed away November 26, 2021 at Platte County Memorial Hospital in Wheatland. Calvin was born December 20, 1941 to Alexander and Fern (Sharer) Fertig at their farm near Wheatland. From 1960 to 1964, Calvin was a Lance Corporal in the United States Marine Corp, stationed at Camp Pendleton, Oceanside, California. Calvin and Mary Millhouse married in Michigan on March 10, 1961.  Their oldest daughter was born at Camp Pendleton in...

Marie Ophelia “Faye” Martinez, 89, of Cheyenne, Wyoming passed away on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at Davis Hospice Center surrounded by her loving family. Marie was born February 10, 1932 in Abernathy, Texas, a daughter of the late Genaro and Macolfas (Gonzales) Montano. After marrying her late husband, Onofre R. Martinez, in Clovis, New Mexico, they moved to Cheyenne in 1953 and together they raised four children. She was a stay-at-home mother who supported and participated...

Anthony Charles Slater, 64, of Cheyenne passed away November 23rd, 2021 at his home. Anthony was born July 11, 1957 in Los Angeles, California to Charles Slater and Cynthia Mays (Myree). Anthony graduated from Central High School and ran track and field. Anthony worked for many years at Burlington Northern Railroad. He was an avid fisherman.   Anthony is survived by his mother, Cynthia Mays; children, Michael Carrera, daughter, Zoe Slater; siblings, Deborah R. (Michael) Mays...