Omar J. Helmuth: 1927 – 2024
Omar J. Helmuth, age 96, was born August 6, 1927 in Kalona, Iowa, and entered the glory of heaven on January 22, 2024. His Celebration of Life service will be held Saturday, January 27, at 10:30 a.m. at Crossroads Community Church in Pine Bluffs, Wyoming.
In his early life, Omar attended the East Lincoln School and worked on the family farm in Iowa. He also spent time working as a mechanic and learning the carpenter trade. When he injured his hand in a planer while doing carpentry work, he decided to attend a bible school for six weeks while his hand healed. However, while he was at bible school the direction of his life changed when he felt the lord calling him into mission work.
Throughout the next years, Omar helped teach summer bible school classes in several places in northern Minnesota, which is where his love for “the north” developed. He helped start church services in Nashwauk, Minnesota, and supported himself financially by working at a dairy. He built a little 8 x 10 cabin to live in while he was in the Nashwauk area.
For several years Omar attended short-term bible schools (Berlin Bible School and Ontario Mennonite Bible Institute) to increase his bible knowledge and build his walk with the lord and continued to help with outreach ministries in Minnesota. In 1958 he went to Canada to spend six weeks at a mission outpost near Red Lake, Ontario. That six weeks turned into five years. It was while he was in Canada operating a portable sawmill to saw logs for the mission that he met Emma Mae Nisly, who was also at a mission outpost.
During his time of operating the sawmill, the mission sent Omar to a small community at McDowell Lake to turn logs into boards for building a little house and chapel for someone to come and teach the bible to local Christians. That “someone” became Omar and his bride, Emma, whom he married on May 28, 1960. In addition to building a house, furniture, and connecting chapel, Omar and Emma taught and lived God’s word and touched many lives in the northwest region of Ontario, Canada.
After several years, Omar and Emma felt that their time in Canada was served and looked for a new ministry. Omar’s brother invited them to move to northern Minnesota to help with a church that had been planted as a result of the summer bible school classes that Omar had earlier helped teach. In 1963 Omar, Emma, and their little daughter moved to the Balsam area of Minnesota where Omar helped his brother, Emery, with carpentry work and assisting with the church plant. This area of Minnesota became their home for the next 43 years, where two more daughters joined the family.
Omar worked at several jobs during those years – delivering milk for Rantala Dairy; pumping gas, repairing tires, and delivering fuel oil for Latvala Oil Company; and driving school bus for School District 318 – while he was a self-supporting pastor of Balsam Lake Mennonite Chapel. He and Emma were a ministry team, working tirelessly to share the love of Jesus with those around them through church services, summer bible school, release-time KYB bible classes at the local public school, visiting the sick and elderly, teaching God’s word, and helping friends and neighbors.
After retiring, Omar and Emma left their beloved “north” in 2006 and moved to Pine Bluffs, Wyoming, to be closer to family. However, they continued to impact lives by showing love, graciousness, and kindness to their new friends and neighbors. They were prayer warriors, spending countless hours praying for their children, grandchildren, and other family members, their friends, church, and Christian ministries and organizations.
Omar has left an incredibly legacy to his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. His deep love for God and God’s word, and the seeds he has planted will continue to touch lives and bear fruit for generations.
Omar is survived by his wife and life partner of 63 years, Emma Mae; daughters: Wanda and husband Curt Theobald of Pine Bluffs, Wyoming, Cary and husband Will Johnson of Spring, Texas, and Sharon and husband Loren Johnson of Dickinson, North Dakota; grandchildren: Keziah and husband Peter Conrad, Ahava and husband Steven Baca, Yakira Johnson, Tirzah Johnson, Madison Johnson, Colten Johnson, Kadin Johnson, Merina Theobald, Karlyn Theobald; and his new great-granddaughter, Adrielle Conrad; and one sister-in-law Susie Hostetler. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Mary Helmuth; five siblings: Fannie, Vina, Emery, Susie Anna, and Christian and their spouses; and one granddaughter.
Theodore “TW” W. Claypool III: 1980 – 2024
Theodore “T.W.” Claypool III, 43, of Cheyenne, passed peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on January 26, 1980, in Cheyenne to Ted and Sheila Claypool. He was a mechanic for over 10 years at Big O Tires on Lincolnway.
T.W. enjoyed spending time with his family, taking the motorcycle out, and video games.
He is survived by his wife, Rosalie Claypool; children: Octavia, Natalia, and Reyly Claypool; mother, Sheila; sister, Jeannie; and aunts, uncles, and cousins.
T.W. was preceded in death by his dad, Ted; grandparents, and various uncles and aunts.
Services Wiederspahn-Radomsky on Thursday February 1, at 2pm. Burial to follow at Cheyenne Memorial Gardens.
Kathy Estabrook: 1942 – 2024
Kathy Estabrook left this world on January 24, 2024 to be with her loving husband and the lord.
Kathy was born February 23, 1942 to Winnie and Genevieve Ludvicek, in Washington, Kansas. She lived most of her life in Cheyenne, Wyoming. In 1984 she met her husband James Estabrook and they were married on June 29, 1985.
She worked for the school district for several years before retiring. She was a member of CMA and the GWRRA.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, James; and her children, Linda Marie and Michael John.
Kathy is survived by her children,Tammy (Mitch) Brown, Michael Harper (Robin Mosley); grandkids: Jacob McLaury (Brittney Bowen), Mandy (Mike) Aragon, Adam (Theresa Griego) Sanchez, Jay (Megan Matthews) Brown and Connor Harper; great-grandkids: Kaleb (Angelysia Dean) Sanchez, Destiny Sanchez and Colton McLaury, Makayla McLaury, Abigail Harper and Beau Bowen-McLaury; as well as great-great-granddaughters, Octavia and Zendaya Sanchez.
Cabrini Francis Nolls: 1955 – 2024
Cabrini Francis Nolls, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2024. Born on January 25, 1955, Cabrini led a life filled with love, laughter, and joy.
Cabrini had a radiant personality that touched the hearts of everyone she met. She was always seen with a beaming smile on her and never failed to bring joy into any room she entered. Her infectious laughter could fill the air and uplift the spirits of those around her. Cabrini had a remarkable ability to make people feel special and comfortable in any situation they were facing. Her compassionate nature shone through as she genuinely cared for the well-being of others.
Family and friends held a special place in Cabrini’s heart. She cherished spending time with her loved ones, creating memories filled with laughter and love. One of Cabrini’s greatest joys was cooking for her family and friends. She poured her heart into every meal she prepared, ensuring each bite was infused with her love and care.
A passionate decorator and lover of holidays, Cabrini had an extraordinary talent for transforming her home into a magical paradise during festive seasons. She would embark on shopping trips to various hobby stores to gather up all kinds of decorations. If she couldn’t find what she envisioned, she would scour outside for supplies to bring her creative visions to life.
Cabrini’s strong faith in God and Christ served as a guiding light throughout her life. In times of gratitude or triumph, she would joyfully exclaim, “TJ” which stood for “Thank you Jesus.” And when faced with challenges or hurdles along the way, Cabrini would remind herself and others to “Let go and let God.”
Cabrini will forever be remembered by her surviving family members who meant the world to her. She leaves behind her devoted spouse, Gerald (Jerry) Nolls; her adoring son, Anthony (Tony) Nolls; her cherished daughter, Araina Nolls; her beloved grandchildren: Ava, Auston, and Aria Nolls. Cabrini’s passing leaves a void in the lives of her siblings: Anna Deschino, David Saker, Russ Saker, Mary Cox, Michel Saker, Bernadette Howell, Joseph Saker, and Louie Saker. She joins those who preceded her in death: father, Rosella Peter Saker; mother, Lottie Grace Saker; and siblings: Dorothy (Dottie) Saker, Richard Saker, and Peter Saker.
Cabrini Francis Nolls touched the lives of countless individuals with her love, compassion, and zest for life. Her legacy of joy and laughter will continue to live on in the hearts of all those who were fortunate enough to know her. As we bid farewell to this extraordinary woman, let us remember her with smiles on our faces and gratitude in our hearts for having been touched by her beautiful spirit.
May she rest in eternal peace.
Elizabeth Hope Moralez Resendez: 1961 – 2024
Elizabeth Hope Moralez Resendez, 62, of Lamesa, Texas went to heaven on Tuesday, January 16, 2024.
Hope was an outgoing loving woman who had a great sense of humor and loved her pets. She was the daughter of Henry Moralez, Lupe and Ruben Perea. She was born on February 2, 1961 in Cheyenne, Wyoming.
She and her beloved husband, Raul, enjoyed taking trips, hosting gatherings and visiting family. She loved cooking, helping care for her grandchildren and cheering for the Denver Broncos.
She is survived by her husband, Raul; her daughter, Dawna Gallegos; chosen son, Ricky Sauseda; her grandson, Roger Jefferson; and her grandchildren, all of Lamesa, Texas; her sisters: Teddy (Tony) Sanchez, Greeley, Colorado; Rachel (Zach) Meeker, Cheyenne, Wyoming; and a brother, Phillip Moralez, Cheyenne, Wyoming; as well as numerous nieces; nephews; and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Henry Jr.; and sisters, Lee Jane DeLaCruz and Bonnie Barbier.
Services to be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please donate toward her arrangements at Gonzales Funeral Home, 310 S. Main, Lamesa, TX 79331.
Roger Dale Triplett: 1951 – 2024
Roger Dale Triplett, 72, passed away on January 22, 2024.
He was born on October 16, 1951 in Warren, Ohio to Alfred and Francis Kennidy Triplett.
No services have been scheduled at this time.
