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Jennifer Post
1958 - 2006
Jennifer Post, 48, died Jan. 9 in Cheyenne.
Mrs. Post was born July 21, 1958, in Powell and had lived in Cheyenne for 46 years.
She had her bachelor’s degree in teaching and was in the U.S. Army Reserves for several years.
Mrs. Post is survived by her daughter, Meghann Gooden of Cheyenne; three grandchildren; and two brothers, Greg Johnson of Cheyenne and Mark Johnson of Jackson Hole.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Donald “Don” and Edna Johnson.
Cremation has taken place at Cheyenne Memorial Gardens under the direction of Wiederspahn - Radomsky Chapel.
Friends can make memorial contributions to Cheyenne Animal Shelter.
Tetsu Fujinami
1921 - 2007
Tetsu Fujinami, 85, of Meriden and Cheyenne passed away in Westminster, Colo., on Jan. 8.
She was born June 30, 1921, in Okitsu, Japan, and was married to George Fujinami in 1957.
She is survived by her sons, Akiharu (Sharon), Terry (Peggy), James (Debbie) and Victor (Cindy); 10 grandchildren; and five great - grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and her daughter, Ruby.
A private family gathering will be held.
In memory of Tetsu, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society for Lung Cancer Research, 1 - 800 - 227 - 2345.
Robert G. Apodaca
1930 - 2007
Robert G. “Jr.” Apodaca, 76, of Cheyenne died Jan. 9 at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center.
He was born March 24, 1930, in Cheyenne and had lived here all of his life.
Mr. Apodaca served in the United States Army and worked as a drywaller for numerous companies in the Cheyenne area. He was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and the American Legion Post No. 6.
He is survived by four sons, Mario Apodaca of Cheyenne, Joe Mike Martinez of Cheyenne, Tomas Martinez of Rio Rancho, N.M., and Ruben Martinez of Cheyenne; seven daughters, Diana Rivera of Cheyenne, Tina Romo of Riverside, Calif., Bea Duran of Las Vegas, Liz Martinez, Missy Rivera and Christine Martinez, all of Cheyenne, and Laura Zaragoza of Calamesa, Calif.; one sister, Veronica Montoya of Cheyenne; 22 grandchildren; and 20 great - grandchildren.
Mr. Apodaca was preceded in death by his wife, Elvira D. Apodaca on Jan. 14, 2005, to whom he was married 36 years; one daughter, Debra Campos; his parents, Robert O. and Frances Apodaca; one brother, Rudy Apodaca; and one sister, Maryann Apodaca.
Funeral Liturgy will be 1 p.m. today at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church with the Rev. Ray Moss as celebrant.
Cremation will follow at Cheyenne Memorial Gardens.
Pallbearers will be Gabriel Apodaca, Noonie Rivera, Marco Hsiung, Dominick Apodaca, Richard Apodaca and Rudy Apodaca.
Honorary pallbearers will be Chris Montoya, Matt Campos, Robert Apodaca and Jimmy Martinez.
Military honors will be provided by the American Legion Honor Guard.
Friends may contribute to the American Heart Association.
Leo J. Whalen
1916 - 2007
Leo J. Whalen, 90, of Cheyenne died Feb. 8 in Cheyenne.
He was born Dec. 9, 1916, in Greeley County, Neb.
He was in civil service.
Mr. Whalen married Alma M. Swanson on Oct. 30, 1927, at St. Mary's Cathedral.
He was a member of National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) and Airport Golf Club.
He is survived by his wife, Alma M. Whalen of Cheyenne; sons and daughters - in - law, Joe and Nancy Whalen and Jim and Mary Whalen, all of Cheyenne; daughters and sons - in - law, Ann and Don Rhodes of Cheyenne, Jean and Oscar Williams of Glenn, Calif., Pat and Newt Holland of Kennewick, Wash.; 17 grandchildren; and 21 great - grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a son, Bill Whalen; his parents, Joseph and Clara Whalen; two brothers, Edward J. Whalen and Father James Whalen; and a sister, Agnes Dunning.
Vigil for the Deceased will be 4 p.m. Sunday at Schrader Chapel.
Funeral Liturgy will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Mary's Cathedral with Father Glen Szczechowski officiating.
Friends may contribute to the Cheyenne Regional Medical Center, 214 E. 23rd St., Cheyenne, WY 82001 or charity of choice.
Howard M. Mellblom
1923 - 2006
Howard M. Mellblom, 83, of Cheyenne died Dec. 16 in Cheyenne.
He was born Feb. 2, 1923, in Havre, Mont., to Victor and Thora (Kittelsrud) Mellblom.
He attended Northern Montana College in Havre and in 1942 enlisted in the Naval Air Cadet program earning his wings in 1944. He was assigned to fighter training and flew as a member of the Hellcat Squadron VF 151.
After World War II, he returned to Havre and then volunteered for active duty during the Korean War. He served aboard the Valley Forge aircraft carrier, flying with Corsair Squadron VF 92. He was awarded four Air Medals for 42 combat missions, the Navy Commendation Medal with Combat V, the American Defense Medal, the American Campaign Medal, the Asiatic Pacific Medal, the WWII Victory Medal, the National Defense Medal, with three Bronze Stars, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal and the Korean Presidential Unit Citation Medal.
He remained on continuous active duty as aircraft maintenance officer at Naval Air Station (NAS) Dallas, Texas, NAS, Seattle, Wash., NAS South Weymouth, Mass., and NAS Los Alamitos, Calif. He reported to the Naval Reserve Center in Cheyenne in June 1966 for his final assignment as commanding officer of the center. He retired with the rank of commander on July 1, 1970.
During his tour of duty in Cheyenne, he commissioned the Naval Reserve CB Division and started the annual Navy Ball in 1971. After retirement he was an agent for Bankers Life and Casualty Co. from 1970 to 1985.
He is a member of F.E. Warren Daedalian Flight No. 54, the Reserve Officers Association, the Military Officers Association and life member of VFW 1881. He was a member of Ascension Lutheran Church. He was an avid fly fisherman and bird hunter. He wished to be remembered as having died with a heart full of love for his family and friends and that he served his country and worshipped God.
He married Vanelda Novak on March 24, 1945, in Washington, D.C.
He is survived by Vanelda, his wife of 61 years; a daughter, Barbara (Michael) McCulloch, an artist and art instructor, of Fort Collins, Colo.; two sons, Dr. Frank (Deborah) Mellblom, an optometrist in Prescott, Ariz., and Mark Mellblom, an information officer and computer specialist, of Virginia Beach, Va.; grandchildren, Brian and Courtney Mellblom of Placentia, Calif, Tyler and Carson of Virginia Beach and two step granddaughters, Lauran (Michael) Rodriguez of Phoenix and Hilary (Phil) Sandberg of Virginia Beach and two step great - grandsons, Hunter Thompson and Jack Sandberg. Frank and Mark both retired from the Naval Reserve with the rank of commander. He has six grandchildren and two great - grandchildren. He also is survived by a sister, Barbara Montgomery of Bemidji, Minn.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Victor Mellblom Jr., and Neil Mellblom.
A memorial service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Ascension Lutheran Church. Interment will be today at F.E. Warren Air Force Base in Cheyenne.
Memorial gifts may be made to Hospice, Daedalian Scholarship Fund, Cheyenne Botanic Gardens, Ascension Lutehran Church or a charity of choice.
Lawrence E. Presbury
1934 - 2007
Lawrence E. Presbury Sr., 72, of Cheyenne died Friday at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center.
He was born Sept. 28, 1934, in Havre De Grace, Md., and had lived here for the past 42 years.
Mr. Presbury served in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict and Vietnam. After retirement from the Air Force, he worked for and retired from K - Mart and LCSD No. 1.
Lawrence was a member of the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Mr. Presbury is survived by his wife, Frances of Cheyenne, whom he married Dec. 29, 1957; two sons, Lawrence Presbury Jr. and Brian Presbury, both of Cheyenne; three daughters, Jocquelyn Jones of Cheyenne, Deborah Trawick of Louisiana, and Melissa "Lisa" Wilkins of Maryland; a brother, Ralph Presbury of Maryland; 16 grandchildren; and 21 great - grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jeremiah and Edna Mae Presbury; two brothers; and three sisters.
Services will be 1 p.m. today at Wiederspahn - Radomsky Chapel of the Chimes with the Rev. Carieta Cain - Grizzell and the Rev. Martin Grizzell officiating.
Interment will follow at Beth El Cemetery.
Casket bearers will be Folbert Ware Jr., Tyrone James, Doug Jones Jr., Willie Lee Johnson Jr., Meifrondee Waters and Ronald J. McNeill Sr.
Honorary casket bearers will be Walter Donohue, Cornelius Jones, Kevin Hatter, George Waldon, William Porter and Zackery Johnson.
Military honors provided by the American Legion Honor Guard.
Friends may send contributions to 917 W. 28th St., Cheyenne, WY 82001.
