Pauline Medina

A funeral Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated for PAULINE PHYLLIS MEDINA, 76, at 10am Thursday, April 28, 2011 at St. Rose Catholic Church with The Reverend Father Michael Carr officiating. Burial will follow in the Valley View Cemetery. Pauline died at her home in Cheyenne, Wyoming on April 21, 2011 following a brief illness. A Rosary/Wake service will be held Wednesday April 27th at 7pm at the Colyer Funeral Home Chapel. A memorial to Banner Health Community Hospital in Torrington has been established in Pauline’s name. Visitation will be Wednesday at the funeral home from 3pm to 6pm and the casket will be open at the rosary. Arrangements are under the direction of the Colyer Funeral Home and friends may send condolences to the family at www.colyerfuneralhome.com. Pauline was born January 26, 1935 to John and Della (Marquez) Montano in Minatare, Nebraska. She graduated from Veteran High School in Veteran, Wyoming. She married Joseph Medina and settled in Laramie, Wyoming. Of this union her only son Jerome John Medina was born. Following devastating illness, Pauline lost her eyesight, yet despite this tragedy, Pauline went on to earn her bachelor’s degree in Social Service. She went to work at Diversified Services as a counselor for many years. She was active in the People’s First Program, the Wyoming Association of the blind, and was an advocate for people with disabilities. She served as a board member on the Protection and Advocacy Agency. She met and had a profound impact on many on her journey through life. Pauline was a member of the Sacred Heart Society and enjoyed participating in activities of the Our Lady of Guadalupe Society of the St. Rose Catholic Church. Pauline is survived by her son Jerome John Medina and his wife Roz; two grandchildren Manny ‘Bud’ Medina and Heather; great grandchildren Haley and Heidi, and Melissa Calderon and Anthony; brothers and sisters, Lawrence and Joanne Montano from Fairfield, California, Manuel and Rita Montano of Denver, Colorado, John and Connie Montano of Cheyenne, Wyoming, Elvera and Margarito Marquez of Madison, California, and Mary and Harry Bristol of Minatare, Nebraska; and many nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents. She will be missed by all. Yesterday is a memory, tomorrow is a mystery, and today is a gift. Reply Reply to all Forward

Pauline Medina

January 26, 1935 - April 21, 2011