Michael Cuin Obituary
Michael Blaine Cuin, 58, passed away on January 10, 2026, in Lander. Wyoming.
Michael was born to Don Martin Cuin & Cecilia Janette (Schmitt) Cuin on April 28, 1967, in Rawlins, Wyoming. He graduated from Natrona County High School in 1986, heavily involved in Industrial Arts & FFA classes as well as the Rodeo Club.
Mike married Tracy Bartolic; they shared four children: Kyle Joseph Bartolic, Kali JoAnne (Levi) Gale, Kacey Michael Cuin, and Kristopher Matthew (Kaylee Kay) Cuin. The relationship ended in divorce.
In 2014, Mike met the love of his life, Karen Frazier. The couple married in July 2020. Mike gave up life in the oilfield and made his home with Karen in Lander. They spent their time together raising cattle, sheep, pigs, chickens, and ducks on her family ranch north of Lander. Mike had a deep love for history and enjoyed traveling to historic places in Wyoming and across the country.
Mike is survived by his wife Karen Cuin; his Mother Cecilia Cuin; siblings Donna (Mark) Hoffman, Christal (Al) Key, Mishelle (Frank Lew) Cuin, Mathew Cuin, Patrick (Emily) Cuin; his children Kyle Joseph Bartolic, Kali JoAnne (Levi) Gale, Kacey Michael Cuin, Kristopher Matthew (Kaylee Kay) Cuin; his Grandchildren Abbi Lynn Gale, Brooklynn Rose Gale, Camrynn Bell Gale, Skilar Rose Cuin, Maverick Matthew Cuin, Mackinley Briar Cuin, Logan Musalem, Julian Musalem, Kyleigh Frazier, Oaklynn Frazier, Emerie Frazier, and Aariyanna Velasquez. Eight nieces and nephews; numerous cousins and friends across the State of Wyoming and the whole country.
He is preceded in death by his Grandparents and his Father Don.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, January 31, at 11:00 am at the Hudsons Funeral Home Chapel, 680 Mount Hope Drive, Lander, Wyoming 82520. A reception will follow.
Please sign the online guestbook at: hudsonsfh.com
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680 Mount Hope Drive, Lander, WY 82520
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