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Marjorie Mccoy Lamb
May 10, 2014
MARJORIE LAMB Marjorie McCoy Lamb, 78, of Las Vegas, passed away Saturday, May 10, 2013, in her home, after losing a long battle with cancer. Marjorie was born in Tallulah, La., and moved to Las Vegas in 1957. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Thomas Lamb. Marjorie leaves behind her children, Debra Walker, Carlton Lamb, Sandra Wright,...
Olinda Jean Baker
May 8, 2014
JEAN BAKER 1931-2014 O. Jean Purdy Baker, 83, a loving mother, grandmother and devoted friend, Las Vegas, went to Heaven in peace May 8, 2014. Jean was born March 21, 1931, in Ovid, Colo., and the family moved to Las Vegas in 1942. Jean graduated from Las Vegas High School in 1949 and has been active in the Las Vegas...
Robert D. Mathis
May 7, 2014
ROBERT MATHIS Robert Daniel Mathis, "Bob," 70, passed away at home in Las Vegas May 7, 2014. He was born Feb. 29, 1944, in Logan, W.Va. Bob grew up in both Logan and Fort Lauderdale, Fla. After graduating from high school, Bob served in the U.S. Army from 1963-1966, then graduated from the West Virginia Institute of Technology in 1971,...
Marylue B. Turpin
May 5, 2014
MARYLUE TURPIN Marylue B. Turpin, 70, passed away peacefully May 5, 2014, in Las Vegas. Born in Cedar City, Utah, Sept. 1, 1943, she grew up in southern Utah, as well as Las Vegas. She was a skilled chef and worked for many years in several restaurants on the Las Vegas Strip. Her marriage to James Robert Adams "Cricket" ended...
Janie Prater
May 4, 2014
JANIE PRATER Janie "Mary Ester" Prater, of Las Vegas, passed away May 4, 2014. She was born in San Antonio. She was the wife of the late David M. Prater, and mother of the late Elizabeth Reynolds Leible. She is survived by her children, Elizabeth J. Marchello, Deborah J. Segura Duron and David M. Prater; and grandchildren, Sable B. Catenacci,...
Henry O. Lenz
Apr 24, 2014
HENRY LENZ Henry Otto Lenz "King Henry," local entertainer, of Las Vegas, passed away Thursday, April 24, 2014 at 7 p.m., at Valley Hospital. He was born Feb. 2, 1929. Henry is survived by his wife, Jane Ann Lenz; stepsons, Rodney, Buck and Randy Williams; granddaughter, Tina Bradly of Oregon, and extensive family in Las Vegas. Viewing will be from...
Edward A. Tomko
Apr 18, 2014
Edward Albert Tomko, of Las Vegas, passed away April 18, 2014. He served in the the U.S. Army during World War II, and was a retired employee for the school bus district. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Thursday, April 24, at Bunkers Mortuary, 925 Las Vegas Blvd. N., Las Vegas, NV 89101.
Herbert A. James
Apr 18, 2014
HERBERT JAMES Herbert A. James, 78, of Las Vegas, passed away April 18, 2014. He served in the U.S. Army, and was a casino security guard. Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Sunday, April 27, at Bunkers Mortuary, 925 Las Vegas Blvd. N. Burial at Memory Gardens Cemetery, 7251 W. Lone Mountain Road.
Archie Groft
Apr 10, 2014
Archie Groft passed away April 10, 2014, at home in Las Vegas, after a long battle with cancer. He was born April 9, 1925, in Delta, Utah, to Archie D. and Lala T. Groft, and was raised in the Uintah Basin. He came to Las Vegas in 1953 to build his business, Arctic Circle Drive Inn, and was the creator...
Ruth Cragun Ruhland
Apr 9, 2014
Ruth Cragun Ruhland passed away peacefully at her home at the age of 91 on Wednesday April 9, 2014 in Las Vegas, NV. At her side was her domestic partner, Robert Fugua who loved and cared for her. She is remembered and cherished by her family as a passionate mother of 3, grandmother of 5, great grandmother of 9, and...
Virginia W. Roberge
Apr 7, 2014
Virginia was born in the Philippines during the Japanese occuption of the Islands.  It was a time of great struggle and danger, but she had the benefit of parents who were strong willed and devoted to God.  she grew up to be a loving and kind woman with an untiring capacity to give generously to others of her talents and...
Marian Duffin
Apr 5, 2014
Marian Duffin, a homemaker, of Henderson, passed away April 5, 2014. Viewing will be 10-11 a.m. Saturday, April 12, with services following, both at the LDS Chapel, 400 S. Water St.
Dina C. Kelesis
Apr 5, 2014
Dina "Constantina" Kelesis, a 60-year resident of Las Vegas passed away peacefully April 5, 2014, at the age of 87. She was born in Levidi, Greece, Sept. 18, 1926. Dina and her young daughter, Paula, came to Las Vegas in 1954 to join her husband, who had already emigrated to Las Vegas in 1951. She loved her Hellenic heritage and...
Joyann Leverenz
Mar 29, 2014
JOYANN LEVERENZ Our beloved mother, JoyAnn Leverenz (nee Goff), passed away suddenly and unexpectedly Saturday, March 29, 2014. JoyAnn was born Feb. 26, 1936, in Detroit, to the late Harry D. and Oma F. Goff (nee Rossean). JoyAnn was a Las Vegas resident for 38 years. She worked at TV5/KVVU for 25 years. Throughout her travels in Europe and the...
Maria Guadalupe Alcala
Mar 25, 2014
Maria Guadalupe Alcala, 77, of Las Vegas passed away March 25, 2014, in Las Vegas. She was born Jan. 7, 1937, in Jerez Zacatecas, Mexico, and was a resident of Las Vegas for 35 years. She is survived by three children, Juan Ignacio, Guadalupe and Javier; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Thursday, April 3, at...
Frederick Cutspec
Mar 24, 2014
FREDERICK CUTSPEC Fred Cutspec, of Las Vegas, passed away March 24, 2014. Fred was born in 1933, in Forest City, Pa. He grew up and married in Tarrytown, N.Y. He moved to Cailfornia in 1969 to work and raise his family. Upon retirement, he and his wife, of 55 years, Rosemarie, moved to Florida, and then to Las Vegas. Fred...
Pasqual R. Arcuri
Mar 22, 2014
PASQUAL ARCURI Pasqual "Pat" Arcuri, 92, of Las Vegas, passed away March 22, 2014, at the State Veterans Home, in Boulder City. Pasqual was born Jan. 22, 1922, raised in Utica, N.Y., where he was raised, to Italian immigrants, Giuseppe and Agata Arcuri. His career was mainly casinos, working as manager of the Aku Aku restaurant in the Stardust Hotel...
Harriett T. Hicks
Mar 16, 2014
Harriett Thornton Hicks, who celebrated her 100th birthday last June, passed away Sunday, March 16, 2014, in Las Vegas. She left a legacy of family togetherness and devotion to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She was born June 8, 1913, to William U. and Adalina O. Thornton, in Parowan, Utah. The 13th of 14 children, she was...
Jason R. Slone
Mar 1, 2014
JASON SLONE Jason R. Slone, the 40-year-old son of Vernon and Carol Slone, passed away suddenly March 1, 2014. Jason was a resident of the Las Vegas Valley since 1982 and was a graduate of Basic High School in Henderson. He called this his home. Jason was the best friend anyone could ever have and was passionate about his dogs....
Cyril J. Almeida
Feb 28, 2014
CYRIL ALMEIDA Cyril Joseph Almeida, 71, of Las Vegas, passed away Feb. 28, 2014. Born Nov. 29, 1942, in Mumbai, India, he came to the United States in 1978. He worked as a painter, taxi driver, casino sign maker and a blackjack dealer. He will be remembered for his fun-loving spirit, ever present smile and positive attitude. He will be...
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