Laloni Ann DeLaHunt
Laloni Ann DeLaHunt “Loni”, age 62 of Buckeye, Arizona, passed away Sunday, August 28, 2022 at the Hospice of the Valley in Phoenix after fighting ovarian cancer for 12 years.
She was born July 6, 1960 in Anaconda, Montana to Floyd Jr. and Peggy DeLaHunt. She attended school at Helena Catholic until it closed, then she went to the public schools where she graduated from Capital High School and Maddio Beauty School.
She worked odd jobs a number of years and especially loved working at Big Sky Ski Resort where she taught skiing and snow boarding, which was her favorite.
Loni met the love of her life, Tomas Duffy and they moved to Phoenix. She worked for a fabrication company until Tomas died unexpectedly and then moved to Buckeye, Arizona, where she started working for the Tiffany Construction Company which subdivided with the big Pal Verdy Company until COVID hit.
Loni loved everybody and made friends no matter where she was. She loved the outdoors, was very atheletic, loving snow boarding, skiing, softball and any swimming pool, motorcycling and four wheeling.
She made her last trip to Montana in June for the Donich Family reunion at the Double Arrow Resort in Seeley Lake in which she enjoyed just to get out of the Arizona heat and enjoyed Montana’s fresh air and relatives.
Loni is survived by her mother Peggy Cloninger, stepdad Gary; brothers Kelly (Traci) DeLaHunt and Kasey (Jennifer) DeLaHunt of Helena; sister Helen DeLaHunt (Bud) of Livingston; nephews Dillon (Danielle) DeLaHunt and Alex (Abbey) DeLaHunt; neice Megan Martin; great nephew Bridger DeLaHunt; and Aunt Pat Chevallier, all of Helena; and numerous cousins.
Loni was preceded in death by her father Floyd Jr. (Sonny), her grandmothers Helen DeLaHunt and Feral (Cookie) Nelson, grandfather Floyd Sr. (Buzz) and Tomas Duffy and her favorite dog Steamer.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be sent to Ovarian Cancer Research or American Cancer Sociery (WWW.cancer.org) or hospice of you choice.
The family would like to send their appreciation and thanks to the Doctors and nurses at the Cancer Center of Pheonix and the folks at the Hospice of the Valley.
A memorial for Loni will be held on Saturday, November 5, 2022, from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm in the basement of the VFW in East Helena, MT
Service Schedule
Celebration of Her Life
2 p.m.
Saturday November 5, 2022
VFW Post 10010
117 W. Main Street
East Helena, Montana 59635
Service Schedule
Celebration of Her Life
2 p.m.
Saturday November 5, 2022
VFW Post 10010
117 W. Main Street
East Helena, Montana 59635
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Shirley Reese says
I’m so sorry to see that Loni has passed. She was such a fun gal and very special. My sincere sympathy to all the family. I hope your memories of fun times together will help to sustain you at this difficult time.
Evy Burris Sass says
To Loni’s Loved Ones, Family & Friends, very sad to read such a vibrant, go getter gal has passed. It’s been many years since I’ve seen Loni but I can see her in the theater of my mind. skiing at Belmont, Great Divide. One could sure see Loni Loved Life. Our condolences. Evy & Son Kirk
Kim DeHart Norman says
I am so sorry to hear of Loni’s passing.
I have fun memories of our time in high school.
She will be missed.
Kim
Jim Wilcox & Sally Russell says
We are so sorry to hear about Loni. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Lila Morton Martinez says
So sorry to hear of Loni’s passing. What a great since of humor you had and made me laugh all the time we spoke. You are truly missed
Pam Scott & Jesse Whitford says
Our thoughts and prayers are with Loni’s whole family!
Loni was such a hoot in high school and on the hill!
God Bless!
Pam and Jesse
Kathy Royston says
Dear Peggy and the DeLaHunt family, I am sorry to learn about Loni. You’re all in my thoughts.
Mary Kay Bennett says
I am so sorry!
Always enjoyed seeing Loni skiing at Belmont in the early years..a force to be reckoned with.
As you know, Peggy, I grew up in Anaconda with her dad and also loved getting to know you in the early years.
My condolences to the entire family.
Rhetta Street says
I am so very sorry to hear of Loni’s passing. What a great person, she will be very miss by all. Sending lots of love and prayers to her family and friends
Rod Applegate says
To the DeLaHunt and Cloninger family. I’m saddened to hear of Loni’s passing. I’m sending my prayers and sincere wishes, that Loni’s memory and spirit will live on in all of us who knew her.
Russ and Kelli Kaufman says
Peggy, we are so very sorry to hear about Loni. Please know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Brian Wheeler says
Peggy, Gary, Kelly, Kasey, and Helen. I am so sorry to read of Loni’s passing. We have always considered the DeLaHunt family close family friends. My thoughts and prayers are with you guys in this tough time! God Bless you all!
Marilyn Olson says
To Loni’s family,
I am saddened to hear of Loni’s passing she was such a fun filled girl and lady. Many fun memories of her from school. My thoughts and prayers are with you all, may God hold you close during this time and the memories help keep her close.
Marilyn Yetter Olson
Mary Mudd-Hayes says
To Loni’ a Family,
I unfortunately lost track of Loni after high school as I had moved to Bridger my senior year at Capital High, but will forever remember her humor, kind heart and laughter! We had a lot of mischievous fun in our younger years and wish we would have had time to reminisce over her favorite beer, (or beers) !
I recently reconnected with her via Facebook and unfortunately last time we spent time together was at our 10 yr class reunion.
Her passing is much too soon and I will keep her and her family in my prayers! She’ll be missed, but blessed to have known her.
Annalyn Stewart says
I miss you so much my friend! We had some amazing times! Love you my girl always!
Steve Koester says
Loni will be missed by all, no one could light up a room like you. Journey well on this next adventure.
Judy Knight says
Fear Peggy and family, Loni was my most wonderful friend with the most beautiful spirit. I will miss her so very much. Judy Joscelyn Knight
Beverly Stiger says
Peggy, I am sorry to read that Loni has passed away. Our children are just not supposed to die before we do. I see that she died in August. I didn’t know until I read the paper today. By now I hope you have found a way to cope and some sense of peace. Carry on. That’s what we do.
Sandi Smith says
I was Laloni’s third grade teacher at Bishop Gilmore. I remember this tall, for 3rd grader, lovely girl with beautiful long blond hair. She was a sweetheart, who has passed too soon. It sounds like she was full of life. My condolences to her family.
Cathy Ireland says
Saddened to see that the world lost Loni. I attended beauty school with her and she always had an infectious smile and laughter. My thoughts go out to her family.
Sandy anders says
My dear loni my heart is broken but my soul is full of memories we had so much fun together we were kinda naughty sometimes but I wouldn’t trade it for the world love you my friend and until we meet again god speed to you
Jim Keil says
I’m still in shock. What a beatiful and vibrant human being. My condolences to Peggy and all others who knew and will miss her. My favorite memory was how she was able to get us to the front of the lift lines at Big Sky.