Stanley M. Vialpando, 74, of Laramie, passed away at his home on Friday, December 2, 2022. He was born June 15, 1948, to Eloy and Beatrice (neé Trujillo) Vialpando in Jaroso, Colorado.
Growing up Stanley was a standout athlete. He played football, baseball, and was a state champion wrestler. He graduated from Laramie High School in 1967. After graduating he was offered several wrestling scholarships but wanted to serve his country. He served in the United States Marine Corps. While in the Marines he served in Vietnam where he received several medals and ribbons, and the nickname, “The Vali”. After being honorably discharged from his military service Stanley went on to receive his Associates Degree from Casper College and began his iron working career for the next 15 years, working throughout Colorado and Wyoming. He eventually moved on to be a welder maintenance for Mountain Cement until his retirement in 2009.
He married, Susan Paiz, on November 9, 1974, in Laramie and they had two children together, Angelica and Santino.
Throughout the years, Stanley enjoyed spending time with his friends playing softball, cards, logging wood, watching sports, and he also always found time to spend with his family. He enjoyed dinners at parent’s house, coffee with his brothers and sisters, and traveling to visit his cousins. Most of all, he loved being with his wife and watching their kids grow up. He never missed an event…whether it was a football game in Cheyenne, a baseball game in Louisiana, or an award ceremony in San Diego.
After he retired, Stanley enjoyed watching baseball and football, spending time with his dog, Sammi, and traveling with his daughter on work trips and with his family on vacations and holidays. More than anything he loved being a grandpa. He spent countless hours with his grandchildren, who knew him simply as Papa. He picked them up from school, shared popcorn and ice cream with them, played catch with them, and even let them play dress up with him. He traveled across the country for their birthdays, dance recitals, and kindergarten graduations. When he wasn’t with them, he spent most nights facetiming with them.
He was an active member of both St. Laurence O’Toole Catholic Church and St. Paul’s Newman Center. He was also a member of the American Legion and the VFW.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his sisters Adeline (Herman) Armijo and Barbara (Amos) Lobato.
He is survived by his wife, Susan Vialpando of Laramie; his children, Angelica Vialpando (Alan Gallauresi) of Berwyn Heights, Maryland and Santino Vialpando (Danielle) of Englewood, Colorado; his grandchildren, Vivien and Elise Gallauresi, Adele and Jordan Vialpando; his siblings, Augustine Vialpando (Velma) of Laramie, Wyoming, Lorenzo Vialpando (Louise) of Bull Head City, Arizona, Edward Vialpando (Blanca) of Laramie, Wyoming, Marlene Vialpando of Laramie, Wyoming, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins, and his dog, Sammi.
Visitation will be from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Friday, December 9, 2022, at Montgomery-Stryker Funeral Home. Rosary service will follow at 4:00 p.m. at Montgomery-Stryker Funeral Home.
Funeral Liturgy will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, December 10, 2022, at St. Paul’s Newman Center. Inurnment will follow at Greenhill Cemetery with Military Honors by the United States Marine Corps and the Laramie Veterans Honor Guard. Lunch will be served at the Newman Center directly after the inurnment.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Stanley’s name to your local Veterans Administration online at https://www.cdceportal.va.gov/
21 Comments To "Stanley M. Vialpando"
#1 Comment By Anna Cruz On December 6, 2022 @ 8:56 am
I was saddened and shocked to hear of Stan’s passing. Even after these few days it is hard to take in. I want to extend my heartfelt condolence’s to the family, but especially to you Sue. You and Stan had such a loving relationship and it will take a toll on you. I pray our Lord will give you comfort and peace knowing Stan is with him in heaven. My love and prayers go out to the Vialpando family.
#2 Comment By Dee Sany On December 6, 2022 @ 11:38 am
I am so sorry for this. I am sending my condolences and love to the family. May God comfort you and walk beside all I’ve the all the years without him. May he give you peace with all the memories of him. Rest in peace, Stan. ✝️❤️🕊️
#3 Comment By Karen Mondragon On December 6, 2022 @ 12:13 pm
Sending love, prayers and condolences to all the Vialpando family. So very sorry for your loss.
#4 Comment By Dawna, Nick and Treyven On December 6, 2022 @ 1:35 pm
I was so sorry to hear this. Treyven and I just ran into his Uncle Stan and Aunt Sue last week. I’m so glad Treyven got to chat with Stan even if it was for just a few minutes. Both of my boys have many wonderful memories of time spent with their Uncle Stan and Aunt Sue, Jeli and Santino. Our thoughts are with you all.
#5 Comment By Carolyn Herman On December 6, 2022 @ 2:43 pm
Susan and family. My sincere condolences to you and your family. Stan was always very kind to me and I could tell his family meant so much to him. I always enjoyed watching your children grown up right next door.
#6 Comment By Pinky Johnson On December 6, 2022 @ 3:22 pm
I’m so sorry to hear this. He and I have been great friends for over 60 years. He was a very special person, and he touched all of us in many ways. He will be missed by all who knew him. Rest In Peace, Brother!
#7 Comment By Jennifer Curran On December 7, 2022 @ 7:32 am
Sue, Jeli, and Tino, I am heartbroken for all of you to hear about Stan’s death. I have such amazing memories of Stan, and your entire family, from when Jeli and I were in junior high and high school. Always when I have seen him around town he’s had smile and hug for me and was so excited to catch me up on what all of you were doing. He loves you all so much and was always so very, very proud of you. Through the coming days, weeks, and months I hope you are able to find moments when your memories bring you a bit of peace as you learn to navigate this world without Stan. My love and prayers to all of you.
#8 Comment By Marjorie Kincheloe Slaughter On December 7, 2022 @ 8:29 am
Susan and family ~ so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Good memories and God will help you through your journey without him.
#9 Comment By Sophia On December 7, 2022 @ 9:08 am
So so sorry for your loss. No words can truly express or give comfort. Angel hugs to you and the family.
#10 Comment By Kellie Southards On December 7, 2022 @ 12:31 pm
Susan, Angelica, and Santino – so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
#11 Comment By Jim & Ro Peak On December 7, 2022 @ 1:42 pm
Susan and family. Stan and I were friends from junior high school through high school. What an athlete: football, wrestling and baseball, he was good at all of them. He was a very special person, and he touched all of us in the Class of ’67. Please know that our love and thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. Find peace in knowing that others share in your loss.
#12 Comment By Crescencio Torres On December 8, 2022 @ 1:12 pm
I was shocked and saddened to hear about Stan. My condolences to Suzi and the rest of the family. Stan- you’re not gone to me. You live on in all the flood of memories that came to me when I heard the news. I’m glad for the couple of hours I got to spend with you the last time I was in Laramie. Rest in peace brother.
#13 Comment By Ellen Garcia Gashler On December 8, 2022 @ 3:49 pm
Susie and family.
I am so sorry to hear of Stan’s passing. Please know that my prayers are with you and asking God to help heal your hearts.
#14 Comment By Steve & Janice Brown On December 8, 2022 @ 5:49 pm
We were so sorry to hear of Stanley’s passing. He was a kind & wonderful man. Keeping all in our thoughts & prayers.
#15 Comment By J R Sandoval On December 9, 2022 @ 3:28 pm
My thoughts got out to Stan’s family and friends. Stan was quite the spirited individual who loved sports, his friends and his family all at the same time. He had a life that was well-lived and filled with all of the faces that he loved and doing the things he liked doing so much. Life does not get better than that …
#16 Comment By Cynthia Ayala On December 9, 2022 @ 6:51 pm
My deepest condolences Angelica💖 God bless you and your beautiful family🙏 RIP Mr. Vialpando
I tried to donate but the link asks which VA facility and I don’t know which one. Can you please advise
#17 Comment By Tia On December 10, 2022 @ 7:22 am
Cheyenne VA please
#18 Comment By Michael Koenig On December 9, 2022 @ 10:17 pm
I am sorry to hear of Stanley’s passing, We went to high school and graduated together. We would meet in Laramie once in a while until I moved to Wheatland. I worked with his dad at Monolith Cement for several years. Semper Fi, Stan.
#19 Comment By Anonymous On December 10, 2022 @ 9:14 am
Stan was a great leader and good friend. So sorry for your loss. He will never be forgotten.
#20 Comment By Bernice Trujillo On December 13, 2022 @ 10:11 am
So sorry for your loss. Love and prayers for all the Vialpando family. Love you Angie and Velma
#21 Comment By Karla (Madrid) Parker On December 13, 2022 @ 9:58 pm
So very sorry to hear about Stan! Just heard about the sad news on Sun Dec 11 from my Aunt Phyllis in Laramie. My deepest sympathies to the family. Sending much love and hugs to Susie and the whole family. May Stan rest in peace! You are all in my thoughts and prayers!!