Obituaries
Lander, Wyoming Obituaries
Rosita Joyce Willow
Jan 24, 2026
Rosita Joyce Willow, 71, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026, surrounded by her family.
The wake will be held at the Blue Sky Hall (490 Ethete Rd., Ethete, WY 82520) on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with an all-night wake immediately following at the family home (579 Ethete Rd., Ethete, WY 82520).
The funeral service will...
Deleece June Teton
Jan 23, 2026
Deleece June Teton, 74, of Lander, Wyoming. She died in Casper, Wyoming. The Funeral Service will be held 10:00 am, Friday, January 30, 2026 in the Rocky Mountain Hall, 19 North Fork Road, Fort Washakie, WY 82514. The All Night Visitation will begin 7:00 pm, Thursday, January 29, 2026 also in the Rocky Mountain Hall. Burial will follow the funeral...
Josephine Alvena Oldman
Jan 23, 2026
It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Alvena J. Oldman, Hono’Niibei (Sky Singer) on January 23, 2026, at her home surrounded by her family. Alvena was born on January 7, 1939, to the late Elk & Josephine (Underwood) Redman.
She attended Mill Creek School, St. Stephen's boarding schools, and Fremont Vocational High School in Lander Wy. She also...
Rosella Marie Moss
Jan 19, 2026
Rosella Marie MossOctober 22, 1954January 19, 2026
Rosella was born on October 22, 1954 to Rosie Bitner Moss and Herman Joseph Moss Sr. Her adopted parents were Wyoma and Moses Paul Moss Sr. Her Godparents were Mike and Mabel Vinich. She passed away at SageWest Hospital in Lander, Wyoming.
She was raised in Hudson and later moved to Ethete. She lived most...
Cliffton Dean Edlund
Jan 15, 2026
Cliffton Dean Edlund, 72, of Lander, Wyoming, died on January 15, 2026, in his home.A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 pm, February 10, 2026 in the Chapel of Mount Hope, Hudson's Funeral Home, 680 Mount Hope Drive, Lander, Wyoming 82520.
Cliffton was born on February 10, 1953, to Dale Leroy Edlund and Hazel Viola Dobyns in Deadwood, South Dakota....
Gary Joseph Chingman
Jan 15, 2026
Gary Joseph Chingman, born on September 20, 1943, in Fort Washakie, Wyoming, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2026, in Casper, Wyoming, at the age of 82.
Gary is being honored in a Funeral Service to be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, January 22, 2026, in the Rocky Mountain Hall, located at 19 North Fork Road, Fort Washakie, WY. Friends...
Julie Ann Kane Dayton
Jan 15, 2026
Julie Ann Kane Dayton, 81, passed away January 15th, 2026, at the Wyoming Medical Center, with family members by her side. Visitation will be 6 -8:00 pm, Monday, January 19, 2026 in the Chapel of Mount Hope, Hudson's Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, January 20th, 10:00 am at the United Methodist Church, 262 N 3rd St,...
Michael Blaine Cuin
Jan 10, 2026
Michael Blaine Cuin, 58, passed away on January 10, 2026, in Lander. Wyoming.
Michael was born to Don Martin Cuin & Cecilia Janette (Schmitt) Cuin on April 28, 1967, in Rawlins, Wyoming. He graduated from Natrona County High School in 1986, heavily involved in Industrial Arts & FFA classes as well as the Rodeo Club.
Mike married Tracy Bartolic; they shared four...
Victoria Reinette Saunders
Jan 10, 2026
**In Loving Memory of Victoria “Crick” Reinette Saunders**
Victoria “Crick” Reinette Saunders, age 65, of Riverton, Wyoming, passed away peacefully in her home on January 10, 2026. A cherished member of her community and a loving family member, Victoria's life will be celebrated with an all-night visitation from 7:00 PM on Friday, January 16, 2026, at St. Michael’s Parish Hall, located...
Shandal Lorraine Revere
Jan 6, 2026
In memory of Shandal Lorraine Revere, age 40, who passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 6, 2026, at BayCare Medical Hospital in Tampa, Florida.
Shandal was born to her mother, Tana Kay (Starkey) Revere, and her father, Garrett S. Revere Sr. She was raised in Syracuse, New York, where she attended Henninger High School. After earning her GED, Shandal...
Devin James Hubble
Jan 5, 2026
Devin James Hubble, 65, passed away on January 5, 2026, in Lander, Wyoming. Born on February 4, 1960, in Greeley, Colorado. Devin lived a life marked by dedication to family, a passion for the outdoors, and an enduring love for the game of softball.
Devin graduated from Lander Valley High School in 1978. He played football and excelled in track. Devin...
Lenora Yardas
Jan 5, 2026
Lenora Sellers Yardas, age 92, passed away on January 5th, 2026.
She was born on August 14, 1933, in Rock Springs, Wyoming, to James Albert and Lillian Pass Sellers. Lenora attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School, Class of 1951.
Lenora married Albert E. Yardas on December 13, 1951, in Rock Springs, Wyoming. Their marriage...
Arleigh Joseph Armajo
Dec 30, 2025
Arleigh Joseph Armajo, 76, passed away peacefully in his home on December 30, 2025 surrounded by his children and Geech.
Arleigh Joe was born on July 6, 1949 in Ft. Washakie, Wy. to the late Hiram Frank and Mary Belle (Shotgun) Armajo. His Arapaho name was Heecese’eit.
He lived most of his life on the Wind River Reservation where he spent his...
Lewis Rodger Johnson
Dec 27, 2025
Lewis Roger “Rod” Johnson, age 87, of Crowheart and Elk Mountain, Wyoming, died on December 27th, 2025 at his home in the Wind River Mountains. His wife Mackie was by his side.
Rod was born on November 13, 1938 to Robert Jay Johnson and Victoria Arnett Cheesbrough Johnson, in Laramie, Wyoming. He grew up on the A-1 Ranch on the southern...
James Edward Large Jr.
Dec 26, 2025
Sargent James "Jim" Edward Large, Jr., was the great, great, great, great grandson of Chief Black Coal and Sacajawea, passed away on December 26, 2025 at his residence on the Wind River Reservation. Mr. Large was born to James "Bites" Edward Large, Sr., and Elsie Louise Hungry Wolf on June 14, 1945, in Fort Washakie, WY, along with his twin...
Valerie Roberta Ware
Dec 22, 2025
Valerie Roberta Friday-Ware, Northern Arapaho name - No’nookiet Be’eit Hisei was born in Lander, WY on December 9, 1955. Valerie started her journey to our people on December 22, 2025 surrounded by her friends and family.
Her parents were the late Ben Friday, Jr. and Alvena Willow-Friday. She is survived by her husband Lyndrith “Keith” Ware and her children. Nathan Friday,...
Florence Elaine McLeod
Dec 21, 2025
Florence Elaine McLeod, age 83, of Fort Washakie Wyoming passed away Sunday December 21st, 2025, at Billings Clinic Hospital in Billings, Montana.
Florence, the daughter of Ernest Hill & Alice Barney was born on September 13th, 1942. In her early years she grew up on South Fork at Perry-Barney residence then in her pre-teen years she grew up in Crow Heart,...
James Barrett Wheeler
Dec 20, 2025
James "Jim" Barrett Wheeler, 56, of Riverton, WY, died on December 20, 2025, in Casper, Wyoming.
James is survived by his father, Cecil Walker; his companion, Madeliva Blackburn; sisters, Daryl Makeshine, Melissa Makeshine; brothers, Lionel Makeshine, Byron (Jolene) Makeshine, Cecil Walker Jr., Raymond Walker, Preston Walker; nephew and niece, Jelawyney and Illyonna Eagle; aunts, Evette Kilcrease, Jeanette Fresquez, Regina (Eli) Armajo;...
Paul Angelo Valdez
Dec 15, 2025
Paul Angelo Valdez, 62, of Lander, Wyoming, died in his home on December 15, 2025. There will be a Visitation on Sunday, December 21, 2025, in the Chapel of Mount Hope, Hudson's Funeral Home, from 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm. The Funeral Service will begin at 10:00 am, Monday, December 22, 2025, also in the Funeral Home.
Please sign the online...
Christopher Hunter Chavis
Dec 11, 2025
Christopher Hunter Chavis was born on March 16, 1989, in Lander, Wyoming. He passed away on December 9, 2025, in Salt Lake City, Utah, surrounded by his family. He was a devoted husband, father, son, brother, and friend whose life was defined by service, loyalty, and a deep love for his family and community.
Christopher is survived by his parents, Charles...
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