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Madeleine Powers
Apr 15, 2013
Madeleine S. Dossey Powers, 88, of Las Vegas, passed away April 15, 2013. A retired dental assistant, Madeleine was born in Imperial Valley, Calif., and moved to Las Vegas 50 years ago. Madeleine was a talented painter, a lover of animals and a fan of baseball. She was the wonderful mother of six children, a beautiful grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and...
Florence S. Atkinson
Apr 15, 2013
Florence Steele Atkinson, 96, went to be with the Lord April 15, 2013. She was born in Idaho Falls, Idaho, April 26, 1916. She was a homemaker and resident of Las Vegas from 1941 until her death. Florence was preceded in death by her husband, of 51 years, Lawrence Atkinson; and son, Robert Atkinson. As a long-time resident of Las...
Norman J. Hobaugh
Apr 9, 2013
NORMAN HOBAUGH U.S. Air Force, Retired Norman J. Hobaugh, a long-time resident of Las Vegas, passed away April 9, 2013. Born April 2, 1935, in Elizabeth, Penn., he was preceded in death by his parents, John Hobaugh and Anna Vitch. Norm proudly served in the U.S. Air Force, retiring after 23 years of service as a tech sergeant. Norm then...
Margaret S. Van Hoove
Apr 8, 2013
Margaret S. Van Hoove, 72, a retired employee of Senator Reid's office, of Las Vegas, passed away April 6, 2013. She was born June 23, 1940, in Santa Fe, N.M., and was a 43-year resident of Nevada. She was preceded in death by her husband, John W. Van Hoove; mother, Pansy Tarango; and brother, John Tarango. She is survived by...
William T. Jones
Apr 3, 2013
WILLIAM JONES Loving father and husband, William T. Jones, a 50-year resident of Las Vegas, passed away peacefully April 3, 2013, at home, with his family, after a brave battle with cancer. Bill served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and worked for the North Las Vegas Water Department until his retirement in 1996. He had a passion...
Christine Smith-Cudmore
Apr 2, 2013
Christine Smith-Cudmore, 39, of Las Vegas, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2013. Chrissy was a wonderful mother who loved her daughter, Antonia, more than words could ever say. Chrissy was the kind of daughter any parent would be blessed to have. She was a fun-loving sister, caring wife, generous kind friend to all who knew her. Chrissy was an award-winning...
Lucille William
Apr 2, 2013
Lucille Williams, 99, passed away April 2, 2013, after suffering a short illness. Lucille was born in Cloud Chief, Okla., Sept. 25, 1913, to Albert Sidney Buie and Lucy Ellen (Tharington) Buie. In 1936, she married Clifford Williams of Clinton, Okla. They were lucky to have been married for 50 years before Cliff passed away in 1988. No one ever...
Russell A. Kinney
Mar 31, 2013
Russell A. Kinney, 90, of Las Vegas, passed away Sunday, March 31, 2013. Russell is survived by three children, Mary Louise Cinquemani of Euless, Texas, Russell A. Kinney Jr. of Las Vegas, and David Kinney of Hillsdale, Mich. Catholic funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, April 13, at Bunkers Mortuary, 925 Las Vegas Blvd. N., Las Vegas. Burial...
Mary Virginia Pate
Mar 28, 2013
Mary Virginia Pate, 93, of Henderson, passed away March 28, 2013. She was born Feb. 20, 1920, to Edna Blanche Daws and Arthur F. Daws, in Oklahoma City, and was a 68-year resident of Nevada. Mary was a retired food service supervisor for the Clark County School District. She met her husband, Rufus Pate, when he was stationed at Will...
Fidella Bawden
Mar 27, 2013
Fidella Bawden, 90, of Las Vegas, mother, wife, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, returned to the arms of her Heavenly Father March 27, 2013. Fidella was born in Burley, Idaho. Her family moved to Murray, Utah in 1937. That move lead to the destined meeting of her soul mate, Ardy Bawden, with whom she shared 64 years within...
Raquel R. Solorio
Mar 26, 2013
Raquel R. Solorio, 72, of Las Vegas, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2013. She was born in Petatlan, Mexico, and resided in Las Vegas for 43 years. She was married for 48 years to her loving husband, Angel M. Solorio, who predeceased her. Raquel was a U.S. Air Force spouse, of 20 years, and worked as a teacher's assistant for...
Maryann Mangiaracina
Mar 22, 2013
MARYANN MANGIARACINA April 5, 1935 - March 22, 2013 MaryAnn Mangiaracina, 77, of Las Vegas, passed away March 22, 2013. Originally from Kansas City, Mo., she moved to Las Vegas in 1973 with her husband, John, and four young children, John, Jerry, Marcus and Rozanne, where she built a wonderful home for her family. MaryAnn was a devoted wife, mother...
Margaret E. Lockwood
Mar 22, 2013
Margaret E. Lockwood, 97, of Las Vegas, passed away March 22, 2013. She was born April 29, 1915, in Abderdeen, S.D., and was a 61-year resident of Nevada. A dedicated member of St. Christopher's Church and the Moose Lodge for over 50 years, creating crafts and treats for fellow members. She was preceded in death by her husband, John A....
Albert A. Mcclain
Mar 21, 2013
Albert A. McClain, 78, a construction contractor, of North Las Vegas, passed away March 21, 2013. Visitation will be 10 a.m., Saturday, March 30, with services following, both at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2401 E. Tonopah Ave.
Young Hee Chung
Mar 15, 2013
Young Hee Chung, 91, a homemaker, of Las Vegas, entered into eternal rest March 15, 2013. She was born March 20, 1921, in South Korea, and was a 22-year resident of Nevada. She enjoyed cooking and being with her beloved family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Myoung Hee Nam. She is survived by three sons; three daughters;...
Nicholas Arnos
Mar 13, 2013
Nicholas Arnos, 52, of Las Vegas, passed away March 13, 2013. He was born July 7, 1960. Nick was loved and respected by everyone and left us too soon. God must have decided he had enough pain and welcomed him into Heaven. Nick is survived by his parents, Sheila and John Arnos Sr.; brothers, John Arnos Jr. and Bill Arnos;...
Orleen W. Nielsen
Mar 13, 2013
Orleen W. Nielsen, born Dec. 20, 1922, in Ogden, Utah, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2013. She married Roy D. Nielsen, Sept. 25, 1941. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy; son, R.D.; and daughter, Cathy Peterson. She is survived by daughters, Roleen Olsen and Don of Richfield, Utah, and Anna Mae Griffith and Don of Las Vegas;...
Lawrence J. Brecheisen
Mar 11, 2013
U.S. Marine Corps, Retired Lawrence Joe Brecheisen, 71, of Las Vegas, passed away March 11, 2013. He retired from the U.S. Marine Corps and was a mechanic/operator with Operating Engineers. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Lee Brecheisen. He is survived by four kids, son, Larry E. Brecheisen, daughter, Virginia L. Brecheisen DelBuono, son, Shane A. Brecheisen,...
Rose Mcquade
Mar 10, 2013
ROSE MCQUADE Loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend, Rose McQuade, a long-time resident of Las Vegas, peacefully passed away at home March 10, 2013. Born and raised in New York City, Rose graduated from Hunter College. She met and married James McQuade and became a mother. She was a successful realtor in the midwest, on the east coast and in...
Alta Cook
Mar 7, 2013
Alta Cook, 94, of Las Vegas, passed away March 7, 2013, of natural causes. She was born Feb. 11, 1919, in Eureka, Utah, and was a Nevada resident for 58 years. She was married April 23, 1938, in Mt. Emmons, Duchesne, Utah, to Allen Levi Cook. She was the mother of five children, a member of the Church of Jesus...
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