In Memory Of
Johnnie R. Whiting
1934
2018
Johnnie R. Whiting
February 15, 1934 — September 6, 2018
Johnnie R. Whiting passed from this life on Thursday, September 6, 2018. He was born on February 15, 1934 to Margarita and David Whiting in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Johnnie met his wife, Antonia, in 1955.
They began their loving and chaotic relationship by moving to Wyoming later that year, first residing in northern Wyoming and settling in Cheyenne in the late 1960’s. Johnnie retired from the City of Cheyenne Sanitation Department and then worked for the Cheyenne Botanical Gardens until the age of 81.
Johnnie was preceded in death by his wife, Antonia, son, Thomas V. Tapia and his brothers Benny, Joe, Leo, Eloy, Vincent, Eddie, Thomas, David, Frank, Toby and Joseph.
He is survived by his children, George C. Chavez, Michael Candelaria (Brittany), of Cheyenne and daughters, Mary Alice Chavez (Luis) of Albuquerque, NM and Dorothy Vialpando Zuckernick (Joseph) of Tucson, AZ, sisters Viola Campbell of Albuquerque, NM, Mary Padilla (Paul) and Alice Whiting of Las Vegas, NM, eight grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.
Johnnie takes with him his great lopsided grin, his ability to make the world’s best tortillas and the location of his secret stash of whiskey.
In keeping with his wishes, a short graveside ceremony will be held on Thursday, September 13, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at Olivet Cemetery with a reception following at 302 E. Fox Farm Road.
They began their loving and chaotic relationship by moving to Wyoming later that year, first residing in northern Wyoming and settling in Cheyenne in the late 1960’s. Johnnie retired from the City of Cheyenne Sanitation Department and then worked for the Cheyenne Botanical Gardens until the age of 81.
Johnnie was preceded in death by his wife, Antonia, son, Thomas V. Tapia and his brothers Benny, Joe, Leo, Eloy, Vincent, Eddie, Thomas, David, Frank, Toby and Joseph.
He is survived by his children, George C. Chavez, Michael Candelaria (Brittany), of Cheyenne and daughters, Mary Alice Chavez (Luis) of Albuquerque, NM and Dorothy Vialpando Zuckernick (Joseph) of Tucson, AZ, sisters Viola Campbell of Albuquerque, NM, Mary Padilla (Paul) and Alice Whiting of Las Vegas, NM, eight grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.
Johnnie takes with him his great lopsided grin, his ability to make the world’s best tortillas and the location of his secret stash of whiskey.
In keeping with his wishes, a short graveside ceremony will be held on Thursday, September 13, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at Olivet Cemetery with a reception following at 302 E. Fox Farm Road.
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Thursday, September 13, 2018
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