Obituaries

Jan 29, 2012

Richard Oaxaca, age 76, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2012 in Boulder City, Nevada. He was born on April 18, 1935 in Morenci, Arizona to Heraclio and Louisa (Orozco) Oaxaca. Richard served in the United States Army's 82nd "All American" Airborne Division from February 1953 to February 1956 as a paratrooper and medic....

Jan 26, 2012

Robert Gene Harrelson Sr. "Bob", age 85 of Boulder City, passed away on January 26, 2012. He was born on May 21, 1926 to Val and Mada Harrelson in West Frankfort, Illinois. Bob enlisted in the United States Army on August 24, 1944 and reenlisted November 10, 1945 so he could come home and marry the love of his...

Jan 24, 2012

Joseph Frederick Theilman 80 of Boulder City, NV. Devoted, loving and wonderful father. Master Electrician. Korean War Veteran. Joe leaves behind two sons, Rick Theilman of Henderson, Nevada and Daniel Theilman of Ashland, Oregon as well as many loving friends and caregivers. Joe was predeceased by his parents Joseph Theilman and Mary Evelyn Theilman of San Jose, CA.

Jan 23, 2012

Karole Kelstrom Hoffer, age 67, passed away January 23, 2012, in Boulder City, NV, after a long illness.She was born November 16, 1944 in Ludlow, MA.

Karole was a long time resident of Boulder City. She graduated from BCHS in 1964, earned a Masters Degree in Nursing and worked as a school nurse for Clark County School...

Jan 22, 2012

Jane Cheek, age 80 of Boulder City, NV passed away on January 22, 2012 at the Nevada State Veterans Home. She was born on October 2, 1931 in Los Angeles, California to Wilbur Carol Teets. Jane graduated from South Pasadena San Marino High School in California.

She worked as a book keeper for Bill Winn and Cal...

Jan 21, 2012

Kendra Faye Hammonds-Kennedy, age 34, of Las Vegas, NV passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2012 surrounded by the love and care of her children, family and close personal friends.

Her biggest accomplishment and proudest achievement was being the mother (or "Mom-Strosity" as her kids called her) to four beautiful children; Allyssa, 17, Cannon, 15, Ryley, 8,...

Jan 21, 2012

Murray Joseph Gaber of Boulder City passed away on January 21, 2012. He was born on March 14, 1921 in the Bronx, New York. Murray was one of the last Pearl Harbor survivors in the Las Vegas area. A gunner for the United States Army on Dec. 7, 1941, he saved many lives that day and became a war...

Jan 20, 2012

Bradford Lewis Benson, "Brad" age 90, passed away on January 20, 2012. He was born in Battle Creek Michigan on September 26, 1921. Soon after Pearl Harbor Brad enlisted in the United States Air Force and served his Country for 32 Years. He was part of WWII, Korea, and Vietnam as a fighter pilot. After the service he went...

Jan 14, 2012

Robert Lee Fleming (Bob), age 87, passed away on January 14, 2012 at the Nevada State Veterans Home in Boulder City, Nevada. Bob, affectionately known as the Commander, was born on August 30, 1924 in Dallas, Texas to Carl and Lempi (Teddy) Fleming.

Bob served his country in the United States Navy as an aircraft carrier fighter...

Jan 14, 2012

Shirley Marguerite Tapley, age 89, a resident of NV State Veterans Home passed away on January 14, 2012 in Boulder City, NV. She was born on January 8, 1923 in Invermere, B.C. Canada to Richard Gladwyn and Eva Marguerite Hewer Newton. She married Russell Chester Tapley on November 6, 1944 in Prince George, B.C. Canada and became a US...

Jan 14, 2012

Robert Arthur Cavanaugh "Cav", age 83, a longtime resident of Boulder City, NV passed away on January 14, 2012. He was born on March 6, 1928 in Boston, MA to John Arthur Cavanaugh and Lillian Redmond Cavanaugh. After high school Cav attended college for a year and then joined the Navy during WWII, followed by the United States Marine...

Jan 8, 2012

Boulder City, Nevada Joseph J. Fazio, 80, loving husband, father and grandfather, formerly of St. Clair Shores, MI, passed away peacefully and went to the Lord, January 8th 2012 after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. He was born February 7, 1931 in Aultman, OH, the son of the late Basil and Verna (Dufala) Fazio. He was widowed twice....

Jan 6, 2012

Diane Marilyn Kusak, 61, of Boulder City, NV, died Friday, January 6, 2012. She was born August 25, 1950, at the Portsmouth Naval Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia to the late Frank and Marian Perrault. She was preceded in death by her parents and her "little" brother, Frank III.

Diane was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, auntie,...

Jan 6, 2012

John Christopher Gronfeldt, a longtime resident of Boulder City, died suddenly on January 6, 2012. John was born in Lakewood, California on October 20, 1967. He moved with his family to Boulder City in 1969. After high school he lived in Henderson for a few years before returning to his beloved Boulder City.

He was employed as...

Jan 5, 2012

Ardeen Wood Sears, age 83, a longtime resident of Boulder City passed away on January 5, 2012. She was born on April 3, 1928 in Farmington, New Mexico to Roy and Thelma Burnham Wood. She married William Sears and enjoyed 62 years of marriage before he passed away in May of 2011.

She was an active member...

Jan 4, 2012

Patricia Lynn Johnson a long time Boulder City Resident passed away on January 4, 2012 at her home. She was born in Michigan to Frank and Dorothy Wagner Paquette on February 14, 1947.

Patricia had a strong faith and was a member of St Andrew's Catholic Church. She enjoyed knitting, reading, and sewing. Her favorite...

Dec 30, 2011

Raymond Emmett Hester age 57 passed away at his home in Boulder City, NV on December 30, 2011. Raymond was born on September 7, 1954 in Fort Dix, New Jersey to Emmett Ostell Hester and Helen Louise Chilcote Hester.

Raymond was an avid sports fan that enjoyed football, baseball, and horseracing. He managed a Savon Drug Store...

Dec 26, 2011

Edward Joseph (Ted) Quinn, age 92, passed away on December 26, 2011 in Boulder City, Nevada. He was born on March 9, 1919 in Lansford, Pennsylvania to Vincent DePaul Quinn and Alice McElroy Quinn. After his education he joined the United States Army and retired after 20 years as a Chief Warrant Officer. He married Cora Olive Martin on...

Dec 24, 2011

Lucille Ellen Bretting (June 15, 1924-December 24, 2011

Lucille Bretting, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away at the age of 87 in Boulder City, Nevada, after a long and full life.

A consummate seamstress, dedicated volunteer with the Children's Benefit League at Long Beach Memorial Medical Center, talented crafter and friend to...

Dec 20, 2011

Jack Arthur Heilman age 65 passed away on December 20, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Jack was born in Clay Center, Kansas to David William Heilman and Clara Louis White Heilman on January 11, 1946. Jack served his country in the United States Navy for twenty plus years. Jack received his Master's Degree in Business Administration from the University...