Our Tributes

Doris L. Moore

Doris L. Moore

Nov 23, 2012

In loving memory of Doris L Moore, wife, mother, and homemaker, who passed away Nov. 23, 2012. She resided in Las Vegas since 1963. Her beloved husband, of 52 years, John, preceded her in death. She worked in retail and retired from the Broadway. Having a mother like her has been the most beautiful blessing to her family. Her children...

Frances L. Hardtner

Frances L. Hardtner

Nov 21, 2012

Frances L. Hardtner, 90, of Henderson, passed away Nov. 21, 2012. Frances was born July 2, 1922, to Erma Louise Hughes and Thomas Eugene Beatty in Knob Noster, Mo. Frances was raised in Knob Noster, but lived most of her adult life in Boulder City and Henderson. Frances was preceded in death by two husbands, Clifford Clair and Joseph Hardtner...

Judith Mazon

Judith Mazon

Nov 16, 2012

Judith Mazon, a registered nurse and a Las Vegas resident since 1960, passed away Nov. 16, 2012. She was born in Los Angeles, Aug. 27, 1939. A loving woman, Judy will be missed deeply by her family, friends and colleagues. She was preceded in death by her two sons, Donald Barron and Mike Mize of Las Vegas. She is survived...

Darryl A. Ridley

Darryl A. Ridley

Nov 15, 2012

Darryl Andre Ridley, 48, known to most as "Big Dre," of Las Vegas, was granted his angel wings Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012, after a lengthy battle with cancer. Born July 9, 1964, Dre made an impact on everyone he came in contact with. He was preceded in death by his mother, Delores Ridley; and brother, Barry Braggs. He leaves to...

Helen Jensen

Helen Jensen

Nov 11, 2012

Our "Little Grandma," Helen Anna Stastny Malner Jensen, 102, passed away peacefully in her home Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012, in North Las Vegas. She was born Jan. 26, 1910 in Mandan, N.D., to John A. Stastny and Magdalena Henninger Stastny. Helen arrived in Las Vegas in 1924. She met and married her first husband Joseph Malner Feb. 18, 1926, and...

Bradley A. Alldredge

Bradley A. Alldredge

Nov 10, 2012

Bradley Alan Alldredge, 52, passed away in valley Hospital Nov. 10, 2012. Brad was born Aug. 11, 1960, to Carol and Jim Alldredge, in Las Vegas. He lived in Las Vegas all his life, and attended Paradise Elementary, Fremont Junior High, VoTec, and UNLV. He worked most of his life in the construction trade, and was a member of Teamsters...

Evelyn Turrell

Evelyn Turrell

Nov 7, 2012

Evelyn Turrell, 68, a retired employee of AAA Auto Club, of North Las Vegas, passed away Nov. 7, 2012. Services will be at 3 p.m., Friday, Nov. 16, at Memory Gardens Cemetery, 7251 W. Lone Mountain Road.

Irene "Timmy" Kuepper

Irene "Timmy" Kuepper

Nov 6, 2012

Irene "Timmy" Kuepper, 94, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012. She worked as an executive secretary with the Atomic Energy Commission before retiring. She was a faithful member of the Jehovah's Witnesses Church and her family would like to thank her many friends who continued to visit her. She was preceded in death by husband, Maynard "Curly" Kuepper. She...

Frank S. Mikulich Sr.

Frank S. Mikulich Sr.

Nov 1, 2012

Frank S. Mikulich Sr., 92, a retired business executive, passed away peacefully at his home, in Henderson, Nov. 1, 2012. Born April 5, 1920, in Aberdeen, Wash., he was a pioneer resident of Las Vegas. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy. He is survived by his son, Frank Jr.; and granddaughter, Tiffany Danley. Visitation will be from...

Marian F. Carlson

Marian F. Carlson

Nov 1, 2012

Marian Finseth Carlson, of Davis, Calif., passed away Nov. 1, 2012. Marian was born Jan. 18, 1923 in Kenyon, Minn., to farmers Selma Distad and K. Olaus Finseth, where she developed her life-long delight in the world and her ability to gracefully assume any role asked of her. After an education begun in a one-room school, she graduated Salutatorian from...

Donald L. Hanlon

Donald L. Hanlon

Oct 28, 2012

Donald L. Hanlon, 72, of Las Vegas, passed away Oct. 28, 2012. He was born June 7, 1940, to Hilda and Don Hanlon, in Salt Lake City, and was a 60-year resident of Las Vegas. He was an operating engineer at the Nevada Test Site for over 10 years and then worked at YESCO until retiring. He also served as...

Diane Pappas- Frank

Diane Pappas- Frank

Oct 24, 2012

Diane Pappas-Frank, 66, of Henderson, passed away peacefully after a courageous three year battle with illness Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012, at Kindred/St. Rose Dominican Hospital with her family and friends by her side. She was born in Baltimore, Md., Jan. 19, 1946. She was a resident of Las Vegas for 38 years and spent most of her years here in...

Fermin Montoya

Fermin Montoya

Oct 24, 2012

In celebration of Fermin Montoya, loving father, husband, best friend and mentor, who peacefully departed Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012, at 8:15 p.m. with family and friends by his side. He is survived by daughters, Elizabeth and Tina Marie; sons, Tim and Ron; nephew, John-John; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Fermin was a dedicated officer of the law, completing his bachelors...

Gwendolyn A. Truscott

Gwendolyn A. Truscott

Oct 24, 2012

Gwendolyn Abbott Truscott, born Sept. 27, 1935 to Rulon Sidney Abbott and Thelma McKnight Abbott, passed away Oct. 24, 2012, in Las Vegas. She was raised in Mesquite and graduated from Virgin Valley High School. She then went to BYU, where she graduated in the field of education. She met Carroll Truscott from Helper, Utah while she lived in Provo....

Pascual A. Medina

Pascual A. Medina

Oct 23, 2012

Pascual Anselmo Medina, 82, of North Las Vegas, passed away Oct. 23, 2012. He was born April 14, 1930, in Totatiche, Jalisco, Mexico, and was a 50-year resident of Nevada. He retired from the construction industry. He was married to Maria del Socorro Talamantes and they just celebrated their 49th anniversary Oct. 1, 2012. He was active in his church,...

Ana Celia Rivera

Ana Celia Rivera

Oct 23, 2012

Ana Celia Rivera, 69, of Las Vegas, passed away Oct. 23, 2012. She was born May 22, 1943, in Douglas, Ariz., and was a 41-year resident of Nevada. Ana was a wonderful mother, grandmother and a geniune friend. Ana was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Rivera; and two sons, William and Vincent Rivera. Ana is survived by her...

Lavaunta Burt

Lavaunta Burt

Oct 22, 2012

LaVaunta Burt, 86, a homemaker, of North Las Vegas, passed away Oct. 22, 2012. Memorial services will be at 3 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 17, at Heritage United Methodist Church, 2075 N. Lamb, Las Vegas, NV 89115.

Edward L. Mcdonald

Edward L. Mcdonald

Oct 22, 2012

Edward L. McDonald, 82, of North Las Vegas, passed away Oct. 22, 2012. He was born Dec. 16, 1929, and was a 59-year resident of Nevada. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War, and was retired from government work at Nellis Air Force Base. He was preceded in death by his wife, of 57 years, Betty...

Dr. Betty L. Yantis

Dr. Betty L. Yantis

Oct 17, 2012

Dr. Betty Louise Watts Yantis, founding director of the UNLV Center for Business and Economics Research and UNLV Professor Emeritus, passed away Oct. 17, 2012, in Las Vegas. She was born Dec. 29, 1932, at Little Rock, Ark. She earned her B.S.C.E, M.S.C.E., M.A., and Doctor of Philosophy at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. She also attended Baylor University. Betty...

Donald Carlton

Donald Carlton

Oct 17, 2012

Donald Carlton, 82, of Las Vegas, died Oct. 17, 2012. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII and was a retired warehouse manager. Visitation 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 26, at Bunkers Mortuary. Burial following at at Eden Va, 1216 Las Vegas Blvd. N.