Our Tributes

Sep 24, 2012

In loving memory of Verletta Barnes Rundquist, 80, a homemaker, of Las Vegas, passed away Sept. 24, 2012. She fought the good fight, beating breast cancer, melanoma and pancreatic cancer, only to succumb to a stroke and then cardiac arrest after an elective surgery. She was born Aug. 4, 1932, in Evanston, Wyo., and was a 59-year resident of Nevada....

Sep 23, 2012

MATALA GAGO Matala Siluafaga Paoakalani Gago was born Oct. 27, 1982 in Torrance, Calif., to Sam and Yasmin. After fighting a courageous battle with bone cancer, she was called home on Sunday, Sept. 23 from Las Vegas. She is survived by her parents, Sampson Fa'aleava Salanoa Gago and Yasmin Victoria Hannemann; siblings, April-Love, Sina, Malosi, Shastian, Tulima, Mahina, Vaiolini, Kina'u,...

Sep 23, 2012

Floyd Lawrence Draper, age 93, passed away Sept. 23, 2012, peacefully at home, of natural causes. Floyd was born in American Falls, Idaho, April 2, 1919, the youngest of eight children to Nina Bell Stewart and Andrew George Draper. His childhood was spent in the Aberdeen/Rockland area of Idaho. His parents were farmers and ranchers and Floyd's favorite job growing...

Sep 22, 2012

Jerry Gampel went to heaven Sept. 22, 2012. Jerry, a man full of life and love, left behind his wife, Celia Gampel; daughter, Penny Jaffe and husband, Steven; his grandchildren, Dan, Craig and Brianna, of Las Vegas; daughter, Mindy Shapiro; and grandson, Blake, of Tucson, Ariz.; daughter, Linda Meyerson and her husband, David Boyko, of Lumberville, Pa.; son, Gary Meyerson...

Sep 18, 2012

Priscilla Stovall Perkins DuVan, 87, a resident of North Las Vegas Care Center for the past 12 years, passed away peacefully Sept. 18, 2012. Priscilla was a wife, mother and homemaker. Her family was her life. Priscilla was the daughter of Maude Caroline Williams Stovall (deceased) and George Robert Stovall (deceased). She was preceded in death by her sisters, Bueulah...

Sep 17, 2012

Cleta Mae Stephens, 78, a retired knitting instructor, of Las Vegas, died Sept. 17, 2012. Viewing 9-11 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 29, with services following, at Bunkers Mortuary, 925 Las Vegas Blvd. N. Burial Bunkers Eden Vale Cemetery, 1216 Las Vegas Blvd. N.

Sep 15, 2012

Beverly Joyce "BJ" Leavitt went home to Heaven, Sept. 15, 2012. She was reunited with her beloved son, Arthur; brother, Hugh; sister, Doreen; life-long friend, Dick; her parents; and many other close friends and family members. Beverly spent her childhood and early adult years in Canada, but it was Las Vegas that was her home for almost 60 years. BJ...

Sep 14, 2012

Joan C. Muir, a homemaker, of Las Vegas, passed away Sept. 14, 2012. Visitation will be 9-11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 25, at Bunkers Mortuary, 925 Las Vegas Blvd. N. Services following at noon, at Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery.

Sep 14, 2012

Mary Ann Newmiller, 73, a resident of Las Vegas for over 50 years, passed away Sept. 14, 2012. She was born Jan. 20, 1939, in Fairmont, Minn., to William and Agness Cordt. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl J. Newmiller, of 48 years, who passed in 2006. Mary Ann is survived by her three sons and their...

Sep 12, 2012

U.S. Air Force, Retired Wanda Lee Pridemore, 78, passed away unexpectedly Sept. 12, 2012 in Las Vegas. Wanda was born Sept. 29, 1934 in Stigler, Okla. She was a U.S. Air Force veteran and retired from government civil service after 35 years, in 1996. She was the cherished and devoted wife to Alvin B. Pridemore, for 55 years; loving mother...

Sep 11, 2012

Margarita Camano Cruz, 76, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed from this Earth to a better place Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012. Margarita was born in Galveston, Texas, where she graduated from Ursuline Academy. Margarita was happily married to her beloved husband, Guillermo Cruz, for 57 years. She loved to travel with her co-pilot, Bill, always by her side....

Sep 10, 2012

Donald Lynn Cox II, "Lynn," "Bubba," 45, of Las Vegas, passed away Sept. 10, 2012. He was born in Flagstaff, Ariz., Oct. 3, 1966. Lynn grew up in Buckeye, Ariz., on five acres, where he rode bikes and horses, raised animals, went ditch sliding, spent time with his pets and friends, was active in boy scouts and 4H, worked on...

Sep 6, 2012

Nuel Roderick Williams III better known as The Original Sugar Boogar, a resident of Las Vegas for over 50 years born in Richmond, Texas on January-21-1957 passed away September 6th 2012 in Las Vegas.  He is survived by his Wife Samantha, Daughter Bailey Ann, Mother Jane Williams-Lenz, Step Father Henry Lenz, three Brothers, Rodney, Bucky, and Randy, as well as...

Sep 3, 2012

Aug 29, 2012

Beverly Jane Jones, 86, a homemaker, of Las Vegas, passed away Aug. 29, 2012. She was born March 19, 1926 in Mt. Vernon, Ohio, and was a 49-year resident of Nevada. A true "pistol" in every sense of the word, Jane always said she enjoyed her animals better than most people. She felt most comfortable in front of a poker...

Aug 27, 2012

Rosemary Hudson-Hartwell, Sunrise Dec. 29, 1957 and Sunset Aug. 27, 2012. A resident of Las Vegas, Rosemary was a beloved mother, wife, and friend. She is survived by her husband, Donald Ray Hartwell Sr.; and her daughter, Ebony LaShae Hartwell. Services will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 6, at First Missionary Baptist Church, 332 N. Allen, Banning, CA 92220....

Aug 26, 2012

Dorothy Violet French, a 43-year resident of Las Vegas, passed away Aug. 26, 2012 at 89. She was born June 10, 1923, the youngest of 11 children, to the late James Richard and Martha Ellen Dye Stacy, in Benton, Monroe County, Ohio. She was a a loving mother and devoted wife to the late A. G. French. She was a...

Aug 25, 2012

Glen Alan Brown, 61, of Henderson, passed away Aug. 25, 2012. He was born Nov. 29, 1949, the son of Mildred and Raymond Brown, in Detroit, and was a 19-year resident of Nevada. He traveled the world and enjoyed shooting, hunting, off roading, but above all else, he loved fishing trips with his children and family. He worked numerous years...

Aug 24, 2012

U.S. Navy, Retired Daniel H. Pierson, 64, a life-time resident of Las Vegas, passed away peacefully in his sleep Friday, Aug. 24, 2012. He was born May 29, 1948. Daniel was retired from the U.S. Navy and from the Union Pacific Railroad. He was an avid hunter and outdoorsman. He was preceded in death by his father, Wylie F. Pierson....

Aug 23, 2012

Mary I. Smith, 95, a resident of Henderson for 63 years, passed away Aug. 23, 2012, at home. She was born in Bentonville, Ark., and was married to Chester L. Smith. She was retired from the Sears credit department and was a member of First Baptist Church of Henderson. She is survived by her daughters, Sandra Herman (Robert) and Sydney...