Our Tributes

Elwood Neils Neilson

Elwood Neils Neilson

Jul 23, 2004

Elwood was born in Washington, Utah.  He was a resident of Las Vegas for 60 years.  A Korean War Navy Veteran and a former member of Teamsters Local 631. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Edna; one son, Derek Neilson of Las Vegas; one daughter, Lisa Thomas of Chandler, AZ.; and eight grandchildren.

Donald W. Christ

Donald W. Christ

Jul 14, 2004

Donald was born in Rochester, NY. A resident for 31 years, he was a retired Navy 1st Class E6 Corpsman, a Korean War Veteran, a member of Shriners Daylite Lodge, Scottish Rite Bodies, Mansonic Lodge, American Legion and Fleet Reserve Association. He is survived by his wire of 54 years, Mildred; two daughters, Karen Marie McCutchen and Diane Cecile Allen,...

Solomon C. Advincula

Solomon C. Advincula

Jul 13, 2004

Solomon was born in the Philippines and had been a resident of Las Vegas since 1978. He is survived by wife of 42 years, Teodora Advincula. Daughters: Annie Tiongson and Faith Adbvincula of Las Vegas,Crystal of California:Sons,Tommy and Justine of Las Vegas, Solomon Jr., Samuel both of California. Brothers Ricardo of California and Juanito of Las Vegas. Sisters, Virginia Telan...

Edna Juanita Walden-Westby

Edna Juanita Walden-Westby

Jul 13, 2004

Edna was born in Salina, Utan.  A resident for 47 years, she was a foster parent, a life time member of the National PTA, a Baby Boarder with the LDS Church, 1986 Mother of the Year and a Straight from the Heart award recipient by Channel 8 in 1985. She was preceded in death by two sons, Michael Scott Walden...

Ursula Renate Beaudry

Ursula Renate Beaudry

Jul 12, 2004

Ursula was born in Germany, she was a Las Vegas resident for 25 years and was a Hospital Nurse. She is survived by two sons, Daniel Beaudry, and Robert W. Beaudry and one daughter, Gundel Beaudry.

Frances Bills

Frances Bills

Jul 12, 2004

Frances was born August 16,1916 in Evanston, Ill. She was a resident of many years. She was a film cutter in the movie industry. Frances is survived by one son, Philip Bills of Florida.

Leota Grace Booth

Leota Grace Booth

Jul 10, 2004

Survived by Son: Robert Booth of Las Vegas, Daughters; Alyce Sockwell and Bobbie Jo Booth of Las Vegas, Carol Richeson of Saylor, CA, Ann Lusk, Spokane, WA. Sister Katherine Jackson, Middleton, Idaho. 12 Grandchildren 20 Great-Grandchildren

Lulu M. Dotson

Lulu M. Dotson

Jul 8, 2004

Survived by Daughter, Lisa M. Dotson-Lyons of Severn, Maryland Lulu was born in Roxie, Mississippi July 24,1937.  She was a resident of Las Vegas for the past 41 years.  She will be remembered at as volunteer at Valley Hospital.

Josephine M. Licata

Josephine M. Licata

Jul 8, 2004

Josephine is survived by her sons: Charles Licata,Michael Licata and Leonard Licata all of Las Vegas. 7 Grandchildren and 8 Great-Grandchildren

Irene Rosales Licea

Irene Rosales Licea

Jul 6, 2004

Survive by Daughter, Rosa R. Montes, Son,Josep M. De La Torre, Companion Alfredo Ramas, 5 Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren, all of Las Vegas, Nevada

Peter Faieta

Peter Faieta

Jul 5, 2004

Peter was born in Stubenville, Ohio.  A resident for 30 years. He was a self-employed publicity writer. He is survived by his wife Mary Ann, one son,Michael of Las Vegas; one sister, Eleanor Szalka of Columbia, MO; and one brother, August Faieta of Pittsburg.

Keith Scott

Keith Scott

Jul 5, 2004

Survived by his wife Beth Scott, Son Rudy Scott, Daughter Kalyne Utter all of Las Vegas 12 Grandchildren 9 Great Grandchildren

Thomas Taylor Fraser

Thomas Taylor Fraser

Jul 5, 2004

Thomas was bron in Dumbarton, Scotland. A resident for 39 years, he was a carpenter at Timet and a veteran of the Canadian Army Provost Marshal Corps. Thomas is survived by nieces and nephews and longtime friends.

Rachel Faktor

Rachel Faktor

Jul 4, 2004

Survived by Daughters Noreen Lane and Charlene Sher, Son, Joseph Factor, 7 Grandchildren 6 Great-Grandchildren

Frances Bernadette Palmer

Frances Bernadette Palmer

Jun 30, 2004

Frances lived in Las Vegas since 1983.  As a 21 year Breast Cancer Survivor, Frances was very active supporting various organizaitons searching for the cure for Cancer. She is survived by her Mother, Rita Self, daughter, Beverly Robinson, Son, Gene Palmer, Sister Rita M. Self all of Las Vegas.  Sister Joyce Sherman, Beaumont, Texas. Grandsons, Joel and Eric both of...

Troy Eugene Bryant

Troy Eugene Bryant

Jun 29, 2004

survived by Wife Deanna (since 1971) ,Sons, David Jan Bird(Cecelia),Robert Makell Bird, Christopher Dale Bird,John Walter Bird(Jennifer),Paul Dwayne Bird(Sandra), Sisters Ruby Lee Astley of Neptune Beach, FL and Jewel Luree Pishnery of Gurnee, IL. 6 Grandchildren

Angel Torosian

Angel Torosian

Jun 26, 2004

Angel was a 14 year rsident of Las Vegas, she was Security Supervisor at B. Altman Store in Paramus, New Yersey.  Her avocation was a devoted Sunday School Teacher.  To her family she was the ultimate homemaker. She was a member of the Armenian Apostolic Church of Las Vegas. She was preceeded in death by her Father Edward, Mother Aznif...

Amber Renay Rogers

Amber Renay Rogers

Jun 25, 2004

Amber was a student at Helen Herr Elementary Scvhool. She is survived by her grandmother, Carolyn Rogers: grandfather James Rogers, brothers, Travise and Donovan Rogers and sister BriannaJones all of Las Vegas.

Cheri B. Koch

Cheri B. Koch

Jun 22, 2004

Survived by her husband of 58 years, William R. Koch. Son Richard Koch of Las Vegas, Daughters Gretchen Lee of Henderson, Robin Yaokum and Barrie Drake both of Las Vegas. 25 Grandchildren 33 Great Grandchildren

Philip Michael Wilcox

Philip Michael Wilcox

Jun 17, 2004

Philip is survived by his wife Maureen, Step-sons Michael and James, Step-daughter Tara all of Las Vegas.  Mother Barbara of New York, Father and Step-Mother Philip and Jeanie of New Hampshire. Sisters Elizabeth, Emily and Annie all of New Hampshire