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Gloria Dean Banks
Apr 25, 2006
Gloria Dean Banks, 54 of North Las Vegas, died on April 25,2006. She was a hotel room attendant. She is survived by her mother, Vera Yarrington of North Las Vegas. Visitation will be from 3-7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 2,2006 Funeral Service will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 3,2006 Both will be held at Bunkers Mortuary 925 Las Vegas...
James D. Chivers
Apr 24, 2006
James D. Chivers, 81, died peacefully at home.  He was born in Idaho Falls, Idaho, he was a 56 year resident of Las Vegas.  James proudly served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and continued his support of the military through the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1753 as post commander, then state commander and national officers.  A...
Shirley Jo Weber
Apr 23, 2006
Shirley Jo Weber was born September 29th,1936 in Butler, MO.to Dexter D. and Ethel M. (Wolfe) Bassett. She was a Las Vegas resident since 1956.Now residing in Heaven. Devoted wife of George A. Weber, Jr. for 25 years, until his untimely passing in 1980. Loving mother of Andy, Jeff, Dori and Amy Weber.  She liked bowling and never tired of...
James Joseph Krainich
Apr 20, 2006
James Joseph Krainich, 22 months of Las Vegas, passed away, Thursday, April 20,2006.  He was born in Las Vegas and was the light of his parents life.  From the day he was born his spirit was larger than life. He enjoyed to the fullest, every minute he was with us.  His wide eyes and contagious smile brought joy to all...
Emma Jean Smith
Apr 13, 2006
Emma Jean Smith,74 a 43 year resident of Las Vegas died suddenly May 13,2006. She was born June 15,1931 in Forrest City, Arkansas to Dan and Minnie Christian.  She and her five siblings spent their childhoods on several share-crop farms around Baldwyn, Miss. where she graduated from high school in 1949. In 1952, Jean obtained an RN degree from the...
Sharon Ann Carson
Apr 9, 2006
Sharon Ann Carson, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, passed away peacefully after a courageous five year battle with cancer. Sharon was born, July 23, 1946 in Monrovia, California to Gilbert Earl Taylor and Anne Bramwell Tarylor.  Sharon grew up in Southern California and later attended college at BYU. She then moved to Las Vegas where she has lived...
Elle Silver
Apr 7, 2006
Elle Silver, 56 passed away, May 7,2006.  She was born, February 15,1959 in Philadelphia. Elle was a singer, songwriter and keyboardist with extraordinary talent. She was called a child prodigy at age five, and appeared on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson at age 12.  Rock and roll legend Jerry Lee Lewis called her " an amazing talent." Elle performed...
Joseph S. Kludjian
Apr 4, 2006
Joseph S. Kludjian,born February 18,1925 in New York, passed away on Tuesday, April 4,2006. He was a World War II veteran and 53 year resident of Las Vegas. He was the longtime owner of the Golden Steer Steakhouse and was named "Restaurateur of the Year" by the Nevada Restaurant Association. Joe was dearly loved by his family and a was...
Lionel H. Dorsey
Apr 3, 2006
Lionel H.Dorsey 63, of Las Vegas was a furniture sales manager and served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War.
He is survived by his wife Mildred.
Memorial Services were held on Friday, April 7,3006
Bunkers Mortuary Chapel
925 Las Vegas Blvd. North.
Donations can be made to the H.O.P.E. Chaplains Organization
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1800 W. Charleston Blvd.
Wilfred "Bill" Durkee
Apr 3, 2006
Wilfred" Bill" Durkee was born in Oakland, California to Ruth and Wilfred Durkee.  He was raised in Burlingame and Berkeley, California.  He graduated from Berkley High School in 1929 and went on to attend the University of California Berkeley until 1942.  During his high school years, he was an outstanding athlete and excelled in track, football and basketball.  His senior...
Frances Jean Fair
Apr 3, 2006
Frances Jean Fair was released from this life on Monday, April 3,2006.  She was born January 13,1946 in Vidalia, LA and resided in Las Vegas for 27 years. Frances will always be remembered for her laughter and unfailing love. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse and Virginia McCraney; as well as four brothers and sisters. Those left...
Lillian G Jones
Mar 31, 2006
Lillian G. Jones," was bron July 26,1921 to Italian immigrant parents, Giovanni Vencenzo "Mike" Quilici and Annunziata "Nancy" Martinelli in Winnemucca, where she spent her childhood and young adult life.  After graduating she worked in the local grocery store and later as a court stenographer. On October 19,2945, she married the love of her life, Donald B. Jones.  Lillian became...
Anthony A. Aird
Mar 30, 2006
Anthony A. Aird, 79 of Las Vegas servied in the U.S. Army. He is survived by his wife, Beatrice; daughters, Colleen and Adrienne; and sons, James, Patrick and Michael. Vigil will be from 3-7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 5th at Bunkers Mortuary 925 Las Vegas Blvd. North Rosary will be recited at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 6,2006, followed by...
Mary G. Knapp
Mar 29, 2006
Mary G. Knapp, age 86, passed away on March 29,2006. For the past two years she resided at the lovely Beehive Assisted Living Home in Pahrump, where she could be near her daughter, Libbie.  Mary was the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Walter Waverly Graham of Arno, Tenn.  Early in her career, she was a beautician and worked her way...
Eric Lyman Lee
Mar 28, 2006
Eric Lyman Lee was a life time resident of Las Vegas. He was a painter/mainterance person for the Clark County School District.  Eric was loved by many family members and friends.  He enjoyed helping others, having BBQ's with friends and being outdoors, his dogs Tazz and Missy and riding his quad. Eric was a member of the Church of Jesus...
Sharon Lee Gilchrist
Mar 28, 2006
Sharon Lee Gilchrist of Las Vegas was born in Long Beach, California.  She was a truly wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Sharon leaves behind her husband, Philip L. Gilchrist Sr.;daughters, Virginia C. Knudsen and Angela R. Herold; son, Philip L. Gilchrist Jr.; brother, Goerge Bert; sisters, Charlene Williams and Sandra Gerber, siblings of Grants Pass, Oregon; and grandchildren, Joshua...
Violet T Bunker
Mar 26, 2006
Violet T. Bunker, 86, a homemaker of Las Vegas died March 26,2006 She is survived by her daughters, Janet Williams, Diane Fisher and Norma Haines; and sons, Terry and Brent. Viewing; Sunday, April 2,2006 from 6-8 p.m. Bunkers Mortuary 925 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Viewing will also be held on Monday, April 3,2006 from 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Services to follow.  ...
Cecil G. Shinn
Mar 22, 2006
Cecil G. Shinn,78, beloved husband,father,grandfater and brother passed away in Las Vegas.  He was born in Shreveport, LA.  Following his service in the U.S. Navy, he married his sweetheart, Lorraine Navarre, May 1, 1946.  They later moved their family to Las Vegas in 1963, where he was a member of the Pipe Fitters Union.  He enjoyed handball, geneaology work and...
Howard Keith West
Mar 19, 2006
Howard West was a resident of Las Vegas since 1954. He was born on a farm southeast of Lincoln, Kansas. He attended rural schools and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1941.  After high school, Howard enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corp.  He married in 1942 and through that union, they had four children. Howard had a lifelong career...
Bettie B. Coleman
Mar 16, 2006
Bettie B. Coleman, 79 of Las Vegas, died March 16,2006. She was a room attendant in the hotel industry. She is survived by her daughter, Willie B. Coleman-Smith of Las Vegas. Visitation will be from 2-7 p.m. Wednesday, March 22,2006. Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 23rd, both at Bunkers Mortuary 925 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Burial will...
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