Our Tributes
Mary A. Santoro
Jan 24, 2013
Mary A. Santoro (nee Ashenbrener), born Feb 1, 1924, passed away peacefully Jan 24, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, Michael; son, Leonard; grandson, Daniel Pander; brother, Steve; and sister, Francis. She is survived by daughters, Sharon Christensen and Michele Noe; brother, Joseph Ashenbrener; and sister, Helen Peloza; along with many neices and nephews. No services are...
Brian W. Tate
Jan 23, 2013
Brian Wayne Tate, 44, our beloved son, father, brother, uncle, cousin and friend passed away peacefully at his home, Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013, in Las Vegas. Brian was born to Wayne Tate and Cheryl Lynn Rayl, June 30, 1968, in West Covina, Calif. After graduating from high school, he enlisted for two years in the U.S. Army and four years...
Alice Baker
Jan 23, 2013
Alice (Herndon) Kraus Baker finished her journey on earth Jan. 23, 2013. Alice lived for 92 years being born in 1920 in Okmulgee County, Okla. She was an amazing mother, sister, aunt, great-aunt and great-great aunt, grandmother and friend. She will be missed and she will always be remembered. Alice was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Baker; parents,...

Michael A. Capurro
Jan 22, 2013
Michael Atillo Capurro, 36, an HVAC technician, of Las Vegas, passed away Jan. 22, 2013. He was June 14, 1976, in Dublin, Calif., and was a 30-year resident of Nevada. He was an adventurer, loved exploring the outdoors and carried his love for life with him to the State of Utah around the world on cruise ships, through travels in...

Michael John Campbell
Jan 21, 2013
Michael John Campbell, a long-time resident of Las Vegas, passed away Jan. 21, 2013. He was born Oct. 4, 1951, in Wichita, Kan. Services for Michael will be at 11 a.m., Monday, Jan. 28, at Bunkers Mortuary, 925 Las Vegas Blvd. N.
Dartanya Beaugard
Jan 20, 2013
Dartanya "Doc" Beaugard, 62, left his earthly home for eternal rest in the early morning of Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, at his home in Las Vegas. He was born and raised in Paducah, Ky., to the late Harry Beaugard and Dolores Beaugard. He was preceded in death by two brothers. Those to cherish his fond memories include his two sons,...
Travis L. Muse Jr.
Jan 18, 2013
Travis L. Muse Jr., 68, of Las Vegas, NV passed away January 18 at 4:20 AM at the Odyssey Harbor House Hospice.  Travis was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on September 25, 1944 and is preceded in death by his parents Travis Muse Sr. & Ellen Beatrice Kelley.  He attended Yukon High School in Yukon, OK before going into the...
Ann Barbara Strel
Jan 18, 2013
Ann Barbara Strel, 71, a retired retail salesperson, of Las Vegas, passed away Jan. 18, 2013. Memorial services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29, at Bunkers Mortuary, 925 Las Vegas Blvd. N.

Verne Winn
Jan 18, 2013
Verne Winn, 94, of Las Vegas, passed away peacefully Jan. 18, 2013, in Las Vegas. He was preceded in death by his wife and sweetheart, Ruth; two sons, Ted and Donald; and four sisters, Magda, Udine, Jessie and Essie. He is survived by his brother, Ray of Salem, Ore.; and three children, Verna Kay, Evan and George. He has 19...
Velma D. Call
Jan 14, 2013
Velma Dorothy Elliott Call, a homemaker, of Las Vegas, passed away Jan. 14, 2013. She was a resident of Nevada for 50 years. Velma was born March 25, 1923, in Terry Township, Pa. Velma was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served as...
Vilate Homer
Jan 12, 2013
Vilate Tanner Webb Homer, 94, born May 20, 1918, in Heyburn, Idaho, passed away peacefully at her Henderson home Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013. Married to Charles Henry Webb (divorced) and later married William Desmond Homer (divorced). Vilate was the beloved mother of five children; 12 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. Vilate began working for Hershel Trumbo at the Henderson Telephone Company...
Vanalla Glover
Jan 9, 2013
Vanalla Glover was surrounded by her family at home in San Antonio, when she passed peacefully at age 93 into her Lord's care Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013. Vanalla was born Sept. 6, 1919 in Winnsboro, La., to Jesse and Rosie (Leland) Hartwell. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Willie "Buddy", Isaiah "Man", Jesse "Ray", Jerry Wallace "Broug",...
Lora B. Boen
Jan 8, 2013
Lora B. Boen, 83, a long-time resident of Las Vegas, passed away peacefully in her sleep under the very caring care-staff of Odyssey Hospice. Lora was born in Buhl, Idaho, July 21, 1929. Upon marrying Gorman Boen, she moved to Las Vegas, where she was a hair stylist until her retirement in 1992. Lora was preceded in death by her...
Ruth L. Fleming
Jan 4, 2013
Ruth L. Fleming, 76, of Las Vegas, passed away Friday, Jan. 4, 2013, in a local hospital. She was born July 2, 1936, in Stamps, Ark. Ruth is survived by her two sons, Lionel and Brian Fleming; and two sisters, Dorothy Daniels of Miami, and Hannah Brown of Las Vegas. Visitation will be from 11 a.m.-noon Friday, Jan. 11, at...
Melba L. Terry
Jan 1, 2013
Melba Levanger Terry, 86, passed away, Jan. 1, 2013, in the home of her son. Melba, born June 23, 1926 in Glendale, Utah, was the youngest child of Niels Christian Levanger and Charlotte Harris. Melba attended school in Glendale. She married her sweetheart, Melvin D Terry, while he was on leave from the Navy in 1945. They have lived in...
Venus Wood
Dec 31, 2012
Venus E. Wood, 90, passed away December 31, 2012.  She was born March 22, 1922 in Bates, Idaho, to Sadie Forbush and Owen Daniels. Venus is survived by her son Dennis Wood (Denise) of Las Vegas, Nevada, two grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her parents, 6 sisters and 2 brothers.  Venus was a resident...
Ronnie E. Wheeler
Dec 29, 2012
Ronnie E. Wheeler, of Las Vegas, passed away Dec. 29, 2012. He was born Aug. 14, 1941, in Dallas, to J.T. and Hettie Wheeler. Ron was an avid outdoorsman who had a passion for hunting and fishing. He loved being with his friends and family, and was a very proud father, grandfather and great-grandfather. If you couldn't find Ron in...

Raydeana Pearson
Dec 27, 2012
Raydeana Pearson, 64, passed away Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012. Raydeana was born and raised here in Las Vegas, and retired from Clark County Purchasing after 30 years of service. The oldest daughter of Ray and Deloris Pearson, Raydeana is survived by her only sister, Carla Pearson; her father's sisters, Helen McLain and Ruby Reid; and her mother's sister, Vera "Jackie"...
Catherine A. Eshelman
Dec 26, 2012
Catherine Ann Eshelman, 64, of North Las Vegas, passed away Dec. 26, 2012. She was a resident of Nevada for over 40 years. She was born in Kansas, where she met and married her first love 43 years ago. She was a retired administrative assistant in health care, and the proud mother of two boys and two granddaughters. Her smile...
Jesus Medina Sr.
Dec 26, 2012
Jesus Medina Sr., 78, of Las Vegas, passed away Dec. 26, 2012. He was born Sept. 11, 1934, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, and was a 45-year resident of Nevada. Jesus served in the U.S. Marine Corps and retired from the Nevada Test Site. He was a fast-pitch softball pitcher and loved fishing and bowling. Jesus is survived by sons, Jesus...