Our Tributes

May 10, 2013

Betty Dean Frazier, 74, passed away May 10, 2013. Born in Arizona and raised in California, she settled in Las Vegas in 1990. She is survived by her attentive husband, Ty; her daughters, Terri, Robin and Patty; a granddaughter, her pride and joy, Melissa; her sisters, Carol and Gwena. "See you on the other side, Mom." Services will be at...

May 10, 2013

Richard Daugherty, 89, of Las Vegas, passed away May 10, 2013. He was born in Chickasha, Okla., and he lived and worked in Las Vegas for 65 years. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy "Dottie" Daugherty. No services are scheduled.

May 8, 2013

Robert Lee Hittle, Sr. (83), passed away in Las Vegas NV May 8th of a broken heart. His beloved wife of 64 years Helen (Link) preceded him in death on February 22nd of this year and Bob never recovered from the devastating loss. He is survived by his children Bob, Jr. (Cindi) and Tom (Mary Lou) of Columbus OH; Michael...

May 6, 2013

Suzette Gridley, 67, passed away Monday, May 6, 2013, at 2:20 p.m., at her home in Henderson. Suzette was preceded in death by her loving husband, of 11 years, Asahel C. Gridley of 11 years. Suzette is lovingly remembered by her five children and their spouses, David Baumhardt, John Baumhardt, Sherry McConnell, Sandra Territo and Karen Adams; grandchildren, Ryan, Kara,...

May 6, 2013

Paul James "P.J." Wright, 80, of Boulder City, died May 6, 2013. Viewing 10 a.m. Monday, May 13, with services following, at 11 a.m., both at Bunkers Mortuary, 925 Las Vegas Blvd. N. Graveside services following at noon, at Woodlawn Cemetery.

May 5, 2013

Lilian C. Valdez  of Las Vegas, NV passed away May 05,2013 at the age of 74. She is survived by her 2 children JR (Junior) and Lilibeth. Also surviving siblings from California, Henry Costales, Vivian Capobres, Helen Riel  and Frank Costales from the Philippines, their children & grandchildren. Lilian was an Elementary teacher in the Philippines and has achieved her...

May 2, 2013

SFC BERNARD GRANT U.S. Army, Retired SFC Bernard "Bernie" A. Grant, born Dec. 12, 1924, in Parkersburg, W.Va., a 26-year veteran of the U.S. Army, passed away May 2, 2013, in Las Vegas, with his family at his side. A resident of Las Vegas for 44 years, Bernie served in the U.S. Army overseas in World War II in the...

May 1, 2013

Shirley Ann Bray, 74, of Las Vegas, went to be with the Lord May 1, 2013. She was born April 28, 1939, in Albany, Calif., and was a nine-year resident of Nevada. She was a staff sergeant E6 in the U.S. Marine Corps for nine years during the Vietnam War, and was a retired schoolteacher. After being discharged, she attended...

May 1, 2013

Dorothy C. Shanley (nee McGregor), died peacefully May 1, 2013 at Kindred Hospital in Las Vegas, after a brief illness. Dorothy was born in Washington, D.C. March 18, 1929. She graduated from the Academy of the Holy Cross and attended Strayer Business College. Dorothy was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church and enjoyed volunteering in the outreach center....

May 1, 2013

Warren S. Thompson Sr., 62, of North Las Vegas, passed away May 1, 2013. He served in the U.S. Air Force and retired from the U.S. Postal Service. Warren was born and raised in New Orleans. Warren was the loving son of the late Alfred Sr. and Aldena (Shelby) Thompson. He was the beloved husband of Pannee (nee Puengjao); devoted...

May 1, 2013

JoAnne Hatfield, of Boulder City, passed away May 1, 2013, with her family surrounding her. She was born July 3, 1936, in Globe, Ariz., to Tommy and Vera Thompson. She graduated from Boulder City High School in 1954, joining the U.S. Army shortly thereafter. She went on to marry her high school sweetheart, Richard "Luther" Hatfield. They were happily married...

May 1, 2013

LLOYD BURDO U.S. Navy, Retired Lloyd Burdo, 84, of Henderson, passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 1, 2013. Lloyd was born May 3, 1928, in Rossford, Ohio, and moved to Las Vegas in 1967. Lloyd joined the U.S. Navy Jan. 8, 1946, serving in the Philippines, and received his honorable discharge Feb. 17, 1971. He loved fishing, music and bowling. He...

Apr 30, 2013

Shaun David Langdon, 28, of Las Vegas, passed away just after 10 p.m. Tuesday, April 30, 2013, doing one of the things he loved most ... "being awesome." Shaun was born May 22, 1984, in Las Vegas, right into the arms of his dad, Don Langdon. From his mom, Sue Langdon, Shaun learned the art of Taekwondo. He earned his...

Apr 29, 2013

Cameron Douglas Bowman, 22, of Las Vegas, was born May 31, 1990 in Las Vegas, and passed away April 29, 2013. He is survived by his parents, Anthony Bowman and Wendy Bolick; stepfather, Robert Bolick; grandparents, Murton and Carole Bowman, and Doug and Sharon Rather; brothers, Cody Bowman, Rob Bolick and Steven Bolick; and sister, Miranda Bolick. He left a...

Apr 27, 2013

MSGT THOMAS NOGLE U.S. Air Force, Retired MSgt Thomas Therron Nogle, of Las Vegas, passed away April 27, 2013. Tom was born in Fort Igloo, S.D., one of three children, to Kenneth and Edna Nogle. He joined the U.S. Air Force in April 1971 until his retirement in April 1991. During his active duty, Tom was stationed in England, Germany,...

Apr 27, 2013

Ona Mae Erisman, age 92, of Henderson (1949-1963) and Las Vegas (1963-present), passed from this Earth into her spiritual form April 27, 2013. Ona Mae was born Jan. 30, 1921, in York, Neb., to Walter and Effie May Davis. She was a waitress for many years at popular locales such as the Swanky Club (Henderson), Sunrise Cedars (Nellis Blvd.), Larry's...

Apr 25, 2013

Apr 21, 2013

RUBY MOGAVERO In loving memory of a wonderful mother, Ruby June Mogavero, 60, of Las Vegas, passed away April 21, 2013. She was born June 3, 1952, in Las Vegas, where she was a lifetime resident. Ruby was preceded in death by her father, Joseph E. Planck; brother, Thomas D. Planck; nephew, Vance J. Planck; and true love, Jerry Jensen....

Apr 18, 2013

Mercedes Barcelo Vuocolo, born April 27, 1933, entered into eternal peace April 18, 2013. Born to Ernesto Rebello Muiniz and Rosario Decal y Gomez in Havana, Cuba, she resided in the United States in 1963 with friends, where she worked as a seamstress. She married Alberto Barcelo May 23, 1964. They were happily married until he passed March 8, 1970,...

Apr 16, 2013

Melva Woodruff Wilkins, 95, of Las Vegas, died April 16, 2013, at her home. She was born May 8, 1917, in Rexburg, Idaho. She was the fifth of 10 children and the last remaining sibling. Her parents were Leo E. Woodruff and Eda Rohrbach. She married Russell Stone Wilkins of Wapello, Idaho in 1936. Melva and Russell moved to Las...