Lydia L. Abeyta, 85, of Cheyenne, died Saturday, October 18, 2014 at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center.
She was born December 7, 1928 in Taos, New Mexico. She came to Cheyenne as a young adult. She was married to Max A. “Tony” Abeyta on October 2, 1954 in Greeley, Colorado. Mr. Abeyta passed away August 9, 1994.
Lydia was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. She also belonged to the American Legion, AMVETS, the VFW and the GI Forum. Among her hobbies were gardening, keeping a nice house, cooking, her pets, playing pull tab tickets and drinking an occasional coors light.
Survivors include three sons, Anthony Abeyta of Provo, Utah; Lloyd and James Abeyta both of Cheyenne; four grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, three brothers, Telesfor Salazar, Felimon Salazar and Alex Martinez; and a sister, Anita Varos.
Funeral Liturgy will be held on Saturday, October 25, 2014 at 10:00 a.m., at Wiederspahn-Radomsky Chapel. Interment will follow at Olivet Cemetery.
Memorial Contributions may be made in Lydia’s name to the American Legion Post #6.