Our Tributes

Aug 23, 2015

GARY GARDNER Gary Alan Gardner, 66, passed away Aug. 23, 2015, at his home, in Las Vegas. Gary was born Sept. 21, 1948, in Oklahoma City, to Doris "Lee" and Rex Gardner. He grew up in Chickasha, Okla., later moving to Omaha, Neb. He graduated from Burke High School and the University of Nebraska-Omaha. While he earned a minor in...

Aug 16, 2015

Marlene Kolk, 66, of Las Vegas, passed away Sunday, Aug. 16, 2015. She was born July 2, 1949, and was a lifelong resident of Las Vegas. Beloved wife, mother and daughter, she was a constant source of laughter, quick with a joke or a funny story. Marlene deeply loved her family and was always there offering encouragement and support at...

Aug 12, 2015

Bessie "Pat" Freeman Born in Kuna, Idaho on 11-01-1926 Died August 12, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada Lived in Las Vegas since 1963, and was currently residing with her daughter, Christina, in Henderson, Nevada, for the last six years. She was married to Douglas "Jack" Freeman, who passed away in 1997.   They were married for 45 years, at the time...

Aug 12, 2015

MARY SIBIO Beloved mother, daughter and friend, Mary Alecia Sibio, passed away Aug. 12, 2015, with her son at her side, after a courageous battle with bile duct cancer. She was born Aug. 1, 1952, in Henderson. Alecia grew up in the Las Vegas valley and graduated from Valley High School. During high school, Alecia was a member of the...

Aug 11, 2015

Jul 29, 2015

JOHN PINJUV(1923 - 2015) . JOHN PINJUV John "Johnny" Pinjuv, 92, passed away peacefully after a brief illness July 29, 2015. Johnny was born March 18, 1923, in Las Vegas. He was one of eight children born to Mike and Frances (nee Malnar) Pinjuv, Croatian immigrants who settled in Las Vegas in 1915. Johnny graduated from Las Vegas High School...

Jul 25, 2015

In loving memory of Walter William Knippenberg. Walter was known by those close to him as "Wally" or those even closer to him as "Skip".  He served in the U.S. Navy and was an Engineer by trade.  Wally grew up in Illinois and later moved to Las Vegas, NV where he worked for the Wynn Las Vegas.  He was a...

Jul 24, 2015

TYRONE BUSH . SSGT. TYRONE BUSH SR. U.S. Air Force, Retired Tyrone Bush, 66, a retired groundskeeper, of Las Vegas, passed away July 24, 2015. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. Visitation will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5, with services at 11 a.m., both at Bunkers Mortuary. Burial to be held in Georgia...

Jul 23, 2015

William “Bill” Lawrence Johnson was the youngest of five born October 23, 1948 in Santa Barbara, CA to Reverend Glenn William Johnson and Velma Lee (Mason) Johnson.  He attended Sacramento High School in Sacramento, CA and completed his education at Sacramento Job Corps.  He obtained his degree in Business Administration at San Jose State University in San Jose, CA in...

Jul 22, 2015

SUSIE NELSON God received a new angel Wednesday, July 22, 2015, when Susie Nelson, 76, of Las Vegas, passed in her sleep at her sister's home. She lived in Las Vegas since 1948. Susie was a Las Vegas High School Rhythmettes and one of the Most American Girls at the Sahara Hotel in the 1960's. She loved all animals. We...

Jul 19, 2015

Ronald "Ron" Varga, 73, a long-time resident of Las Vegas, passed away July 19, 2015. He served in the U.S Navy and was a retired salesman for Sears. He was preceded in death by parents, Louis Varga and Alice Davidson Varga of Las Vegas. He is survived by his wife, Purmela "Pam" Varga; children, Heather Lee Varga of Las Vegas,...

Jul 17, 2015

Robert "Bob" Pickens soared to the Heavens above July 17, 2015. He was born July 19, 1938, in East Chicago, Ind. Bob was a man of many talents. He was the first to solo at the age of 15 in Cuba, earning his private pilot's license. He then moved onto several full-scale ratings, including his instrument ticket. His prize possession...

Jul 14, 2015

SHARON WOOD Sharon May Wood passed peacefully July 14, 2015, in her home, at the age of 77. Sharon was born Jan. 27, 1939. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dirk Wood. She is survived by her children, Christian and his spouse, Sarah Benevidez, Charles Jr., Michael, and Tracy and his spouse, Gail Cornwell. Sharon was the proud...

Jul 13, 2015

Owen Monroe "Obie" Limbaugh, a long-time resident of Las Vegas, passed away July 13, 2015. He was born Aug. 2, 1930, in Franklin, Tenn., to Arlie and Mary Limbaugh. Owen proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He went to work for Thriftimart and retired from Nevada Carbide. Owen is survived by his wife, of...

Jul 9, 2015

JOHN PETER LEE(1926-2015) . John Peter Lee, a legal pioneer, iconic trial lawyer, devoted husband, father, grandfather, art lover, and free thinker, passed away on July 9, 2015. John was a family man to his core who fought against seemingly insurmountable odds. Born on August 6, 1926, in San Francisco, John met Patricia, his wife of 66 years, while attending...

Jul 7, 2015

ALTA PLUNKETT Alta May Oler Plunkett passed away quietly in her home July 7, 2015. She celebrated her 90th birthday with her family May 29, 2015. Alta was born May 29, 1925, in Shelley, Idaho, to Albert Oler and Nellie McGary Oler. Alta was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Daniel H. Plunkett; her brother, Rulon Oler; and...

Jul 6, 2015

Darlene Marrilyn Backman Wagner of Las Vegas, NV passed away at 92 on 6 July 2015 in her home under the care of her dedicated daughter, Linda Johnson, and granddaughter, Tammi Haynes and all others who lovingly gave care including hospice.  She was born 5 Nov 1922 to John Peter Backman and Ellen (Nellie) Benson Backman.  As a youngster she...

Jul 4, 2015

Horace Grady Smith Jr., of Las Vegas, passed away July 4, 2015. He was born Jan. 20, 1943, in Las Vegas. Horace served in the U.S. Army, was a retired journeyman electrician and a member of IBEW Union Local #359. Horace was preceded in death by his parents, Horace G. Smith and Deola May Smith. He is survived by his...

Jul 3, 2015

Ralph Lamb, 88, a towering figure in the history of modern Las Vegas, passed away July 3, 2015, at Mountain View Hospital, while surrounded by family and loved ones. Lamb was born April 10, 1927, on a ranch in Alamo, one of 11 children. The family was dirt poor, but close-knit, and the Lambs all learned the value of hard...

Jul 3, 2015

Leanne Marie Lacy, 19, of Las Vegas, passed unexpectedly at 10:55 p.m., Friday, July 3, 2015. She was born Sept. 18, 1995, in Las Vegas. She worked for Resorts Stay International and was attending College of Southern Nevada for her degree as a registered nurse. She had a smile that would light up a room and was a friend to...