David L. Cardenas: 1956 – 2024
David Lawrence Cardenas, 68, lost his short battle with cancer on May 3, 2024, peacefully passing away at home, surrounded by his family.
Dave was the youngest of 13 children, born to Jose and Rachel Cardenas, in Clayton, New Mexico. His family relocated to Wyoming when Dave was very young.
After graduating from Douglas high School in 1974, Dave went to work in the Salt Creek Oil Field, starting with Amoco and retiring 40 years later from Anadarko.
Dave built a beautiful life in Casper, welcoming his beloved daughter, Mandi, into the world in 1975. In 1998, He married the love of his life, Sandy and added step-children: Brian, Christina and Adam into the family.
Dave enjoyed golfing, playing pool and shooting darts. He forged many lifelong friendships through these activities. But, he was most in his element in the captain’s seat of his boat, ferrying his grandchildren and great-grandchildren around the lake.
Dave is survived by his wife, Sandy; daughter, Mandi (Rob) Loughan; step-children: Brian (Jessica) Brehe, Christine (Austin) Armacost, Adam Brehe; grandchildren: Cody Cagle, Shelton (Faith) Cagle, Emma Brehe, Gavin Smith, Brooklynn Armacost, Riley Brehe, Reagan Brehe, Gunner Brehe, Bailee Armacost; great-grandchildren: Koen Cagle, Nyxyann Miller and Cercie Cagle.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the beginning of July.
Memorials can be made to Wyoming Hospice and Transitions.
Doris Barry: 1922 – 2024
Doris Barry, 102, passed away at Morrill County Community Hospital in Bridgeport on April 30, 2024.
Visitation will be at the Prairie Winds Community Center in Bridgeport, Nebraska on Thursday, July 16 at 1:00 p.m. and a Celebration of Life will be at the Oregon Trail State Veterans Cemetery in Evansville, Wyoming on Monday, May 20 at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be sent to the Morrill County Community Hospital or Light Memorial Presbyterian Church in Sidney, Nebraska.
Doris was born on February 1, 1922, in Sheridan, Wyoming to Warren and Nell (Warriner) Given, grew up on her family’s ranch near Kaycee, Wyoming, graduated from Sheridan High School and attended the University of Wyoming. She worked in Sheridan and Casper as an office assistant for a bank, the US Army Air Corp Base during World War II (located at Bar Nunn north of Casper), and the oil and gas business.
She married Richard W. Barry in 1949, and had two daughters, Evelyn and Susan. She chose to stay home and raise her daughters while volunteering at schools, churches, and she served as president of the Casper Symphony Guild, and delivered for Casper’s Meals on Wheels with Richard following his retirement. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, traveling, various church activities, and her family and friends.
Following her husband’s death in 1999, she moved to Bryan, Texas to be with Evelyn. After Evelyn’s retirement, Doris and Evelyn moved to Bridgeport.
Doris is survived by her daughter, Susan Griffiths; son-in-law, Bill Griffiths; granddaughter, Sara Dana (Aaron); and great-grandchildren, Will and Abby Dana.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Richard W. Barry; brother and sister-in-law, Willard and Geraldine Given; daughter, Evelyn Barry; numerous cousins; her grandparents; and many dear friends.
Juanita Catherine Halbert: 1931 – 2024
Juanita Catherine Powers Halbert, 93 went home to join her savior on April 29, 2024 at Meadow Winds Assisted Living, Casper, Wyoming. She was the widow of Kenneth Halbert. They shared 57years together before Kenneth passed away on October 8, 2012.
Born January 19, 1931 in Brooklyn, New York, to John and Anna Powers. Due to her mother’s health, she had to drop out of nurses training, and join the workforce at an early age. During those years she worked in various trade industries including a shoe store, plastic and meat packing plants.
On March 17, 1951, she married Jack DeChene and later divorced. Winnie then met a handsome sailor named Kenneth Halbert and fell in love. In a matter of time, she and her young daughter, Ellen, left Brooklyn and journeyed out west to Thermopolis, Wyoming.
Kenny and Winnie married on January 6, 1955. She had to adjust to small town living having lived in the Big Apple. She finally learned how to drive via doing circles at the Thermopolis rodeo arena. She always joked about driving in circles and not in a straight line. Her younger sister, Barbara, joined the family in Thermopolis due to her mother’s failing health. On October 16, 1955, daughter Carol was born. In 1958, Kenny was hired as an employee at the new Dave Johnston Power Plant in Glenrock, Wyoming. The family lived in Casper, Wyoming while their new home was being built in Glenrock. Winnie lived in her home for 66 years. She was proud that she was the last original homeowner in that housing subdivision. During those 66 years, Winnie was involved in many activities. She coached a very winning girl’s softball team. She and Kenny were Cub Scout leaders, she lead the American Legion Jr. Auxiliary, was a member of the VFW, Rebekah’s, Past President of Epsilon Sigma Alpha Tau Sorority. She sang soprano in the Sweet Adelaide’s Choral Group. She loved crafting, sewing, gardening and canning.
She was an avid baker and cake decorator. Mom did many birthday and wedding cakes. Many youngsters enjoyed mom as their babysitter.
We girls could always count on mom’s support with school activities. Our friends and her grandchildren’s friends knew that her door was always open and that she always enjoyed their company. Last but not least she was a BIG practical joker. She loved having fun, sharing her home with family and friends. She was devoted to her church and loved children’s church.
She is survived by her daughters, Ellen(Brian) Grabow of Douglas, Carol Burback of Casper; grandchildren: John(Beth) Zitterkopf of Casper, Andrea(Wayne LaFave)Grabow of Phoenix, Arizona, Christina(Justin) Septer of Casper, Serena(Damian)Melder of Derby, Kansas; great-grandchildren: Taten Zitterkopf, Rayna and Dalton Melder; sister-in-law, Linda Halbert of Gillette, Wyoming; her many nieces and nephews, whom she dearly loved and cherished. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Kenny; her parents; sisters: Laura, Eleanor, Joan and Barbara; her two brothers-in-law, Darrell and Robert Halbert; and sister-in-law, Donna Miller.
Funeral services will be held on May 9, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at Community Baptist Church, 302 S. 2nd, Glenrock, Wyoming. Interment at the Glenrock Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service. Memorial donations may be made to the donors choice.
