Obituaries

Nov 29, 2024

Joan Patricia LaBarbera 87. Loving wife to Edward “George” (deceased) and devoted mother to Edward (Kevin), Kenneth (Mary) and Steven passed through the light on the evening of November 29,2024. 

She loved long walks along the beach, hunting for seashells as well as other outdoor adventure including skiing and riding her motorcycle. She saw hidden beauty everywhere she went. She was...

Nov 28, 2024

Dinah Chaney, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully at the age of 88 on November 28, 2024, in Mesquite, Nevada. She was born on June 12, 1936, in Middlesex, England, to John Cooper and Mary Gilbert Cooper.Dinah grew up during the trials of World War II, a challenging time that shaped her remarkable resilience and resourcefulness—qualities...

Nov 27, 2024

Penny Marsell age 63 passed away November 27th, 2024, in Henderson, NV. She was born in Riverside, CA to Doris K Jenkins and Lawrence V Jenkins. Penny married Chris Robley 11/18/79 and they had 2 daughters, Stephanie and Krista. As a young wife and mother Penny studied Cosmetology and became a Hairdresser. Later she became a Medical Assistant, Phlebotomist and...

Nov 24, 2024

Russell Edward Rico, 79, passed away Sunday, Nov 24, 2024, at the Southern Nevada State Veteran's Home in Boulder City, Nevada.

Russell was born on February 22, 1945 in San Francisco to James Calvin Rico and Patricia LeAlice (Hicks) Rico. He spent most of his childhood in California, returning often to live in Chowchilla, CA near his grandparents, aunt and uncles...

Nov 23, 2024

Nancy Watkins, a loving wife, sister, mother, grandmother, and independent spirit, passed away peacefully November 23rd, 2024. She was born February 4th, 1947, in San Francisco, California to Frances Marie Griffin Cordell and Storey (Tex) Bonner Cordell.

Nancy was raised in Piercy, California, along Highway 101 on a large and unique property known as “The Snake Pit”. She shared many fond...

Nov 22, 2024

Nov 15, 2024

Michael Saunders, age 73, passed away unexpectedly on November 15, 2024, from natural causes. He was at home with his beloved dog, Rey.

Mike was born on June 23, 1951, in Norfolk County, Virginia to Shirley McGovney Saunders and George Saunders.

After Virginia, the family moved to Germany where Dad attended high school. It was there that he found his passion for...

Nov 15, 2024

Larry Clifton Densley, age 81 of Henderson, NV passed away on November 15, 2024 in Henderson, NV.  He was born on March 30, 1943 in Utah to Clifton Densley and Lola Hamilton.  He married Martha Sue Hunn. He worked as an insurance agent. 

Nov 12, 2024

Sierra Jane Nilsen Winkel, 64, passed away peacefully November 12, 2024, at her home in Mesquite, Nevada with her loving husband Von at her side. She was born August 16, 1960, in Salt Lake City, Utah to Frank Louis Nilsen and Olive Tingey Nilsen.

Sierra Jane was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and loyal friend. She kept the...

Nov 12, 2024

Kathleen (Kathy) Farnsworth Fuller passed away peacefully on the morning of November 12, 2024—her seventy-first birthday. Born on November 12, 1953, to Dean and Miriam Farnsworth, Kathy was a golden-haired angel and a perfect addition to her family, joining her older brother Rick and sister Edith.

Kathy grew up in Hunter, Utah, and attended Brockbank Junior High School. It was there...

Nov 11, 2024

Lynda Mary (Brown) Cave born April 9, 1943, went to be with her Lord and Savior November 11, 2024, at the age of 81 years old.

Lynda was born in Michigan to father, Clifton John Brown and Mary Garnet (Myers) Brown who both preceded her in death. Lynda was raised in Vista, California and married Charles Edwin Cave on September 16,...

Nov 6, 2024

Nancy Marie Richner passed away on November 6, 2024 in Henderson Nevada. Nancy was born on April 7, 1938 in Pittcairn PA to John and Marie (Hoffner) Rodgers. She married Larry Richner on August 22, 1959 in Twinsburg, Ohio. 

 Nancy grew up in Pennsylvania. After she graduated high school, her family moved to Twinsburg Ohio. She attended Fenn College taking classes...

Nov 6, 2024

Gayle Knievel (79) of Mesquite, NV passed away in her home with her faithful companion “Chester “ her dog by her side. 

Gayle was born April 21, 1945 to John A & Susie (Gorzalka) Jolovich & raised in Ranchester, Wyoming. She married Larry J Knievel February 23, 1963 at Holy Name Catholic Church in Sheridan, Wyoming. They raised their children in...

Nov 5, 2024

Ralph Francis Harvey Arvizu age 83, of North Las Vegas passed away at home on November 5, 2024.  He was born on July 26, 1941 in California.  He served his country in the United States Air Force and the United States Army.  Funeral service will be held on Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 10:40 am at the Southern Nevada Veterans...

Oct 31, 2024

Toni Lee Stephens, a beloved mother, grandmother, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2024, in Henderson, Nevada. Born on February 17, 1947, in Long Beach, California, Toni lived a life marked by joy, service, and adventure. Toni dedicated 30 years to her work as a Biologist with the Nevada Department of Wildlife, where she played a crucial...

Oct 27, 2024

Preston Keith Shopshire, 61, of Boulder City, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2024 after struggling with complications from Type 2 diabetes for several years.

Preston was born in Gardena, CA to Billy James Shopshire and Lydia Vergara Shopshire on October 11, 1963. He moved with his family to Boulder City in June 1971, attended elementary school and junior high school...

Oct 22, 2024

Mesquite, NV – Valerie Thompson, 83, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. She was born on May 18, 1941, in Stockton-on-Tees, England, to William Lancelot Lofthouse and Lilian Alice Ayre, where she spent her early years. 

Valerie’s life began under extraordinary circumstances, she was born in an air raid shelter during a bombing raid in World War...

Oct 19, 2024

Mesquite, Nevada, Douglas Lundeen, 93, passed away October 19th, 2024 at the Mesa Valley Estates in Mesquite, NV. He was the son of David Russell Lundeen and Florida Davies. He spent the last 54 years married to Karron Mosher Lundeen and resided in Murray, Utah and Mesquite, Nevada.

 Doug spent many of his earlier years going between California and Utah. He...

Oct 18, 2024

Rev. Robert Welsh Puhlman

July 18, 1949, to October 18, 2024

Rev. Robert W. Puhlman, 75, of Las Vegas, passed away on Friday, October 18, 2024. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on July 18, 1949, to Margaret and Albert Puhlman. He was one of four siblings: Peggy, Martha, and Albert Jr. At nine, his family moved to California, where he completed...

Oct 15, 2024

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Michael Anthony Brabeck. Michael passed away on October 15th at the age of 72 in his home in Mesquite, NV. Michael was born in St Paul, MN to Frank and Helen (Scanlan) Brabeck. He married the love of his life Paula, aka Pauline, on March 26,...