Our Tributes

Betty L. Moeller

Betty L. Moeller

Mar 6, 2013

Betty Lou Moeller, 84, of Las Vegas, passed away March 6, 2013. She was born Aug. 23, 1928, in Detroit, and was a Nevada resident for 18 years. She graduated Coolidge High School in 1946. Betty married Richard Moeller, and lived in Redford Township, Mich. for 45 years. She owned and operated Livonia Nursing Center with her two sisters. She...

Alan Neal Brecheisen

Alan Neal Brecheisen

Mar 4, 2013

Alan Neal Brecheisen was a native Nevadan, born in Henderson, March 29, 1951, and passed away in Las Vegas, March 4, 2013, at age 61. He attended elementary schools in Henderson and Las Vegas, K. O. Knudsen Junior High, graduated from Valley High School (1969) and from UNLV (1975/geology). He worked at the EPA during college, and started his career...

Tommy G. Jones

Tommy G. Jones

Feb 24, 2013

Tommy G. Jones, of Las Vegas, was born Sept. 30, 1948 and passed away Feb. 24, 2013. He graduated from Russellville High, Ark., in 1966. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having been drafted in 1968 and serving in the Vietnam War. He married Nancy Ingle Aug. 7, 1971, in Runnemede, N.J. They started their family in West...

Robert Bunker

Robert Bunker

Feb 23, 2013

ROBERT BUNKER An early Las Vegas resident has passed away at age 98. One of Las Vegas' earliest residents has passed away peacefully. Robert Ferris Bunker was born Nov. 12,1914 in St. Thomas, to Robert and Annie Bunker. The Bunker's moved to Las Vegas in the 1930's, when St. Thomas was flooded to make way for Hoover Dam. "Ferris" was...

Jolynn J. Starkey

Jolynn J. Starkey

Feb 23, 2013

Jolynn J. Starkey passed away at the age of 71, on Saturday February 23, 2013.  Jolynn is survived by her husband Glen W. (Bill) Starkey, stepson Scott.  Cousins Sherry Simpson, and Keith Elliott.  Jolynn was an excellent homemaker and loved playing bingo.  Jolynn was a 27 year residence of Las Vegas.

Helen D. Hittle

Helen D. Hittle

Feb 22, 2013

Helen Delora (Link) Hittle (84), beloved wife of Robert Hittle, passed away suddenly in her home in Las Vegas NV on February 22. Helen was a loving person who gave her heart to everyone she met and especially to the children who came into her life. Her spirit will live on in the poetry she wrote and the love she...

Hollis Don Brecheisen

Hollis Don Brecheisen

Feb 21, 2013

Hollis Don Brecheisen, 83, was born March 12, 1929, in Kansas City, Mo., passing away Feb. 21, 2013. Don was a devoted husband, father and friend. He is survived by his wife, of 64 years, Laura Jo Brecheisen; sister, June Chandler; brother, Lawrence Joe Brecheisen; and sons, Neal and Ron, along with their wives, Cheryl and Caroline, all of Las...

Ellen J. Crespin

Ellen J. Crespin

Feb 19, 2013

Ellen June "Nonie" Crespin, 71, of Las Vegas, passed away peacefully, at home, Feb. 19, 2013, surrounded by loved ones. She was born June 28, 1942, in White Plains, N.Y.. She had a kind heart, super sense of humor and good ear. She will be missed by many. Ellen was preceded in death by her parents, Myles and Mary Roach....

Carolyn E. Williams

Carolyn E. Williams

Feb 18, 2013

Carolyn E. Williams, 55, a caretaker, of Las Vegas, passed away Feb. 18, 2013. Viewing will be 4-8 p.m., Friday, Feb. 22, at Bunkers Mortuary, 925 Las Vegas Blvd. N. Funeral will be at noon, Saturday, Feb. 23, at Greater New Jerusalem, 1100 D St., Las Vegas.

Frederick E. Mitchell

Frederick E. Mitchell

Feb 18, 2013

Frederick Eugene Mitchell 57, U.S. Army (ret.), of Las Vegas, died Feb. 18, 2013. Viewing 8:30-10:30 a.m. Friday, March 8, services following, both at Bunkers Mortuary, 925 Las Vegas Blvd. N. Burial following, at 1 p.m., at SNVMC, 1900 Veterans Memorial Drive, Boulder City.

Gloria K. Mendoza

Gloria K. Mendoza

Feb 17, 2013

Gloria Kennedy Mendoza passed away Feb. 17, 2013. She was born April 8,1938, in El Paso, Texas, and was a resident of Las Vegas for 52 years. She was a wonderful homemaker and wife, a very loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister. Gloria was a very outgoing and sociable person who will be greatly missed and loved forever. Gloria is...

Elizabeth Jane Stamm

Elizabeth Jane Stamm

Feb 13, 2013

Elizabeth Jane Stamm, of Las Vegas, was born Nov. 26, 1933 in Warren, Ohio. She passed away Feb. 13, 2013. She is survived by her beloved sister, Pearl Steele; nephew, Kurt Seaton; and brother and sister-in-law, John and Jean Stamm. Jane was a revered employee of Caesars Palace for 34 years. Her sense of humor was only surpassed by her...

Cmsgt. Robert K. Farrell

Cmsgt. Robert K. Farrell

Feb 11, 2013

CMSGT. ROBERT FARRELL U.S. Air Force, Retired Robert "Bob" K. Farrell, 83, passed away at his home in Las Vegas, Monday, Feb. 11, 2013. He was born and raised in New Jersey, where he loved to spend his days on the river and in the ocean. He enlisted and served two years in the U.S. Navy, and later enlisted in...

Earl E. Gillian

Earl E. Gillian

Feb 10, 2013

Earl E. Gillian, 89, passed away Feb, 10, 2013. He was raised in Sandstone, W.Va. He resided for many years in southern California, and was a resident of Las Vegas since 1976. Earl served in the U.S. Army during World War II and worked as a supervisor of a mining operation prior to retiring. He is survived by his wife,...

Lillie Campbell

Lillie Campbell

Feb 9, 2013

Lillie Belle Dixon Campbell, of Las Vegas, was born to John Dixon Sr. and Ella Pruitt in Rose Hill, Miss., July 20, 1925. Lillie was raised with her 13 brothers and sisters on a beautiful farm. Her upbringing during the Great Depression helped shape her work ethic, joy of gardening, and admiration of animals all filling her fond, childhood memories....

Raymon L. Goff

Raymon L. Goff

Feb 8, 2013

Raymon L. Goff, "Ray," 76, of Las Vegas, was born July 24, 1936, in Forest, Ind. Our Saviour and Lord called him home Feb. 8, 2013. He was a man of great faith, integrity and loyalty to family and friends. After earning his BS degree in engineering from Purdue University, he served as an engineering officer in the U.S. Coast...

Carol S. Larsen

Carol S. Larsen

Feb 4, 2013

Carol Sue Doughty Larsen, 77, born Jan. 13, 1936, passed away Feb. 4, 2013. She is survived by her loving husband, Donald Larsen; her children, Robin Dalton (Kendall), Scott Larsen, and Crystal Clark (David); her grandchildren, Kami, Brittany, Heather, Lauren, Chelsey, Andrew, Nicole, Alexia, Tabitha, Laura, Michael and Julia; and great grandchildren, Addison, Aaliyah, David, Mason and Vincent. Carol married...

Jered D. Lucero

Jered D. Lucero

Jan 30, 2013

Jered Daniel Lucero, 26, of Las Vegas, passed away Jan. 30, 2013. He was born May 30, 1986, in Las Vegas, and was a member of Laborers Local #872 and a talented musician. He is survived by his parents, David and Tonya Lucero; brothers, Brandon and Nathan Lucero; fiancee, Lauren Baumeister all of Las Vegas; grandparents, Bud and Karen Hackley...

Clara Mae Shaver

Clara Mae Shaver

Jan 30, 2013

Clara Mae Shaver passed away Jan. 30, 2013, at age 86, in Las Vegas. She was born Nov. 28, 1926, in Las Vegas, to Frank Clark Black and Lucille McDonald Ricker. She was the eldest of six sisters. She met her first husband, Lloyd Bucher, who was stationed at Nellis Air Force Base, and then moved to his hometown of...

John R. Brisbois

John R. Brisbois

Jan 24, 2013

John R. Brisbois, 63, of Las Vegas, passed away Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013. He was born and educated in Chicago, and served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, 1968-1974. In 1989, he moved to Las Vegas, where he worked as a floor supervisor at O'Sheas and later at Texas Station. John will be remembered for his razor sharp...