All Obituaries

Mike Montoya Jr, 78, passed away Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at Wyoming Medical Center in Casper, WY with his wife and son by his side. He attended Worland High School before serving his country in the United States Navy. He was stationed in Okinawa, Japan on the USS Princeton carrier and served as a navigator during the Vietnam War. After being honorably discharged he returned home and met Marilyn June Pederson and they were later married on April 30, 1966 in Rigby, ID. They settled in...

Born on one of the most romantic days of the year February 14, 1953, Jesus Charles was born to Antonio and Margarita Charles in Texas. His family started their journey from Texas to Worland where Jesse attended school with his many siblings. Jesse’s family worked the surround fields as migrant workers teaching their children the meaning of hard work. Around the age of 16, Jesse’s family moved to Billings, Montana where Jesse completed his teenage years. In 1970, Jesse enlisted in...

Eliud “Lute” Leyva of Buckeye, AZ passed away on Thursday October 7, 2021. Lute was born on December 26, 1937 to Andrew and Julia Leyva in Worland, WY. He resided in Worland for 81 years before moving to Buckeye, AZ. Lute married Cida Munoz in 1960, going on to have five children, Andy, Jerry, Robert, Tom and Aleisha. They later divorced. Lute married Olga Leyva and they celebrated 43 years of marriage. Lute worked at Holly Sugar, from there he went on to work at Washakie Block...

Mary B. (Bunny) Haines Born June 30, 1924 in Big Timber, Montana to Birge Brammer and Dorothy Hines Brammer. Bunny passed away on October 1, 2021. Bunny grew up "a true country kid," competing to see who could get the most ticks on them, hauling buckets of water to drown gofers, riding horses, creek swimming, fishing, ice skating, roller skating, baseball games, community and family picnics. Bunny grew up in Lennep, Martinsdale and Harlowton, Montana. Graduating from...

Stephen Michael Smerker, 53, passed away August 3, 2021 in Casper, Wyoming. Stephen was born January 29, 1968 in Lakewood, California to Steve and Betty Smerker. He grew up in Southern California and was baptized as a Christian at 9 years old. Stephen lost his mother when he was 12. After Schooling, he went into the military to serve his country. After his service, Stephen pursued his relationship with Jesus Christ. In 2010 he moved to Worland to be closer to his sister and her family. He...

Paul “Jim” Hall, 79, of Worland, Wyoming passed away on July 20, 2021 at Spirit Mountain Hospice in Cody, Wyoming. Jim was born on Jan. 8, 1942 in Ft. Wayne, Indiana to James and Elizabeth (Hunter) Hall. He grew up in the Phelps, Wisconsin area and reached the 10th grade in education there. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was active in helping his neighbors with chores and helped ensure needy families had proper food. When he left Phelps he joined the U.S. Army and served...

Kirk Wayne Wiltsey, 60 of Cody, WY passed away in Billings, MT on July 15, 2021. Kirk was born April 14, 1961 in Casper, WY to Elmer and Yvonne (Hartman) Wiltsey. The family moved to Worland in 1971 when Kirk was 10 years old. Kirk spent his teenage years in Worland. In 1985 while attending Octoberfest Kirk met Marva, who turned out to be the love of his life. They married in Hyattville on the 4th of July. The couple was married 30 years and raised 4 children. Although he did not drink...

Tom Jahrig passed away of a fatal vehicle accident. He was 80 years old July 5, 2021. Tom was born in Worland, Wyoming, but he made Manderson his home. He lived in Manderson for 31 years. Even though his age never slowed him down he was always helping others. When he wasn’t he was doing his hobbies. His company never left without a smile from all the jokes he told. He liked fishing, hunting and riding the four-wheeler. He also loved to can. He also played with his dogs, wherever he...

Vicente Herrera passed away on July 2, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer. He would have said, "I was given a gift of life and I tried to make the best of that gift from my maker. That gift started on August 15, 1955 when he was born to Eduvijes and Ramona Herrera in Laredo, Texas. His family eventually moved to Brigham City, Utah as migrant workers. The summer of 1970 he met a young lady from Wyoming at the famous 91' Cafe which was their family business. On May 24, 1975 he...

     It is with the heaviest of hearts to announce the passing of Clint on June 22, 2021. He charged into this world on August 18, 2004 in Cody, Wyoming. Being the baby of the family, Clint was a difficult toddler always demanding the attention of his siblings. As he grew to take his first steps you’d always spot him gripping his beloved green “blankey” with his small balled fist. He then took on the exploration of this world with the companion of multiple...