Our Tributes

Mar 6, 2015

Karla Kirkeeng Fitzgerald, a native of Las Vegas, passed away March 2, 2015. She was born May 20, 1953. She loved swimming, traveling, cooking, throwing a great party, but most importantly, being with her family. She is survived by her husband, Charley; her daughters, Allison and Kelly; her grandchildren, Ava, Baylee, Cooper, and Cohen; and her sisters, Tarina and Kristine....

Mar 5, 2015

Gary Joseph Kramer, 62, of Las Vegas, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2015, at home. He was born March 11, 1952, in Milwaukee. Gary lived in California before moving to Las Vegas, where he drove a cab for over 20 years. Gary was preceded in death by his brother, George Kramer of Wisconsin. Gary is survived by his daughter, Tracy...

Mar 4, 2015

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved father, grandfather and Uncle.  Jimmy passed away unexpectedly at Valley Hospital on Wednesday March 4th.  Jimmy was born on September 19th 1945 the son of the late Stefan and Minnie Kapustik of Kirkland Lake, ON.  Jimmy is survived by his daughters Vanessa- Ann Kapustik, Tracy-Ann Kapustik...

Mar 2, 2015

Eva Ann Gassner, better known, as Eve, of Boulder City, died March 2, 2015. Eve was born Aug. 28, 1927, to Helmer and Emma West, in New Westminster, Canada. She moved to Los Angeles after attending St. Anne's Academy in New Westminster. Eve married the late Egon Gassner, whom she met on a romantic cruise and they moved from California...

Mar 1, 2015

Lisa Michele Hulsizer, 37, of Las Vegas, passed away March 1, 2015. She was born June 19, 1977, on Beale Air Force Base, in California, and was a 36-year resident of Las Vegas. Lisa was employed in the food service industry and enjoyed a rich and loving relationship with her boyfriend, Carlos Carrasco. Lisa was preceded in death by her...

Feb 28, 2015

Shigeru Murata, peacefully passed away Feb. 28, 2015. He was born Sept. 3, 1921, and was an 87-year resident of Las Vegas. Shigeru was a World War II veteran with the 442nd Regimental Combat Team. Shigeru is survived by his son, Curtis; daughter, Teresa; daughter-in-law, Magali; four grandchildren, Amber (Joe), Erika, Gabriella and Danielle; and three great-grandchildren, Nicholas, Mia and...

Feb 25, 2015

Hattie Mae Disroe-Taylor, 82, of Las Vegas, died Feb. 25, 2015. Visitation will be 3-7 p.m. Friday, March 6, at Bunkers Mortuary, 925 Las Vegas Blvd. N. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 7, at Second Baptist Church.

Feb 8, 2015

RUTH MCGROARTY In loving memory of Ruth Palmer McGroarty, great-grandmother, grandmother, mother, wife, friend and mentor, a resident of Las Vegas for over 60 years, who passed away in her 97th year Sunday morning, Feb. 8, 2015. She was born in 1918, in Greencastle, Ind., to Lula Etta Burke, a direct descendant of Edmund Burke, and John Thomas Palmer. She...

Jan 25, 2015

JEANNE OLSON Jeanne Marie Olson, 81, of Las Vegas, passed away Jan. 25, 2015, after a long illness. She was born Feb. 27, 1933, in Kansas City, Mo. She grew up in southern California and graduated from Jordon High School in Long Beach, Calif. She moved to Nevada in 1963. She worked for the Credit Bureau of Southern Nevada as...

Jan 24, 2015

Marylynn Dalton, 68, of Las Vegas, passed away Jan. 24, 2015, at home. She was born September 1946, in Inglewood, Calif., to Jabe and Thora. She is survived by her husband, Clyde; four sons, Kyle, Kevin, Kraig and Keric; three stepdaughters, Sherry, Gabrielle and Tonya; brother, Darrel; sister, Lane; and six grandchildren. Viewing will be 10-11 a.m Monday, Feb. 2,...

Jan 23, 2015

ADELINA CLASBY Loving mother, Adelina Clasby of Las Vegas, passed away peacefully Jan. 23, 2015. She was born April 2, 1924, in Cubero, N.M., and was a 67-year resident of Nevada. Adelina worked on the Las Vegas Strip as a pantry worker. A very religious person, she devoted herself to her family. She was preceded in death by her husband,...

Jan 20, 2015

Mary Ann McInnis passed away Jan. 20, 2015. She was born Aug. 21, 1939, in Searchlight, where she was a lifelong resident, to Carl and Margret Myers. She is survived by her children, Mark Royce, Denice Johnson, Robyn Reheard, John McInnis and Billy Joe McInnis; 12 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, at...

Jan 19, 2015

RICHARD MILLER Richard George Miller passed away peacefully Jan. 19, 2015. Born and raised in Southern California, he served three years during World War II as a naval aviator in the South Pacific. A 62-year resident of Las Vegas, he was a retired school teacher. He was preceded in death by his sweetheart, Darlene (Kruse/Reul). He is survived by children,...

Jan 16, 2015

Peter Sam Poulos passed away Jan. 16, 2015, at the Veterans Administration Hospital in San Francisco. A Las Vegas native, he was part of Las Vegas community activities and the growth throughout his life. Always working at helping people make their lives better, he worked in insurance and financial services primarily. He was also active at St. John's Greek Orthodox...

Jan 16, 2015

Jan 13, 2015

Dixie Ann Jones, 60, a retired paralegal, of Las Vegas, passed away Jan. 13, 2015. Services will be private at Memory Gardens Cemetery, 7251 W. Lone Mountain Road

Jan 12, 2015

Lawrence Brown, "Tuff," of North Las Vegas, was the son of the late Mr. L. T. and Mrs. Emma Brown. He was born July 12, 1957, in Chicago. He finished his course Monday, Jan. 12, 2015. Lawrence leaves fond and loving memories to his wife, Deborah J. Brown; three sons, Dante Brown, Lawrence (Brittney) Brown Jr. and James Brown of...

Jan 3, 2015

Howard William Spendlove, 80, passed away Jan. 3, 2015. He was born in Hurricane, Utah, and resided in North Las Vegas for 62 years. He was retired from Local 631. He also worked as a security guard at the Royal Americana, International Hotel where he escorted Elvis Presley to and from the stage, drove trucks for IML and a schoolbus...

Dec 27, 2014

Mary Clark Alvey, 94, of Las Vegas, passed away peacefully Dec. 27, 2014, at home. Mary was born Aug. 17, 1920, to James Leland Clark and Mary Matilda Humphries Clark, in Panquitch, Utah. She was the youngest of six children. After she graduated from high school, Mary went to the LDS Business College in Salt Lake City. She worked in...

Dec 22, 2014

ROY WILSON(1933 - 2014) . ROY WILSON Roy Wilson, of Las Vegas, passed away Dec. 22, 2014, at the age of 81. He was born May 29, 1933, in Niagara Falls, N.Y. He retired from General Motors, in Buffalo, N.Y., after 30 years of service. Roy is survived by his wife, of 61 years, Jane (nee Watson); daughter, Katherine Ann;...