Our Tributes

Jul 10, 2016

Keith "Rosie" Roesner passed away July 10, 2016. Rosie was born July 9, 1939, in Chicago Heights, Ill., to Raymond and Marie Roesner. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and a resident of Las Vegas for over 50 years. He worked in the defense industry for 40 years for EG&G and Bechtel. Keith was preceded in...

Jul 10, 2016

Julia Gladys Eli, 76, of Las Vegas, passed away peacefully Sunday, July 10, 2016, surrounded by family. She was born July 10, 1940, in Hertfordshire, England. Julia was a lifelong business owner which included the family betting shop. She was married to Nissim Eli Sept. 3, 1967. Her passions included traveling, dancing and being with family. She is survived by...

Jul 9, 2016

Robert Richard Morris, 83, passed away July 9, 2016. Service will be at 2 p.m. Monday, July 18, at Shadow Hills Baptist Church, 7811 Vegas Drive.

Jul 8, 2016

Bennett Spencer was born August 3, 1948 to the late Lon D Spencer Sr. and Helen Smith Spencer in Mount Pleasant, NY. He was the fifth of six children born to this union. He accepted Christ at a young age and attended Greater Abyssinia Baptist Church in Cleveland, Ohio. Bennett graduated from Glenville High School, Cleveland, OH in 1966, where...

Jul 4, 2016

Opal Ruth McDaniel Bach went to be with our Heavenly Father July 4, 2016. She was born Opal Ruth Sewell May 16, 1926, in St. James, Mo. She was raised in Bisbee, Ariz., before moving to Las Vegas. She was married in 1945 to George Bach, who was in the U.S. Army Air Corps. Opal was a sweet, caring mother,...

Jul 2, 2016

James Scott Pickren, 58, passed away Thursday, June 2, 2016, in Henderson, from natural causes. A resident of southern Nevada since 1982, he was born Sept. 5, 1957, in Rexburg, Idaho, to Howard Joseph Pickren and JoAnne Horkley Pickren. Scott grew up in Midvale, Utah, and enjoyed hunting and riding his horse Billy around Midvale Meat Packing, the family business....

Jun 30, 2016

Gwendolyn Cooper-Puerta was born on October 13, 1941 in Twist, Arkansas to B.B. and Estelle Mason. The Lord called Gwen to eternal rest on June 30, 2016 at 7:36 pm. She confessed Christ at a early age and was baptized in Twist, Arkansas. Later she became a faithful member of Greater Galilee M.B. Church in Chicago, IL. Gwen’s husband, Julius...

Jun 28, 2016

Linea Ruth "Lynn" Larsen, 76, beautiful mother, sister, aunt and friend, passed away June 28, 2016, in Las Vegas. She had been suffering from dementia. She was the first born to Ruth McGahan and Harold Larsen, in Seattle. She worked in timeshare sales here in Las Vegas for many years, including Hilton and Wyndham. She is survived by her remaining...

Jun 27, 2016

Jun 18, 2016

Pat Rubin, of Las Vegas, passed away peacefully June 18, 2016, at her home. She was born Berniece Pearl Cooper Oct. 22, 1921, in Kansas City. She remained true to her heritage and supported Kansas City sports teams and always a cheerleader for Missouri. She is fondly remembered and cherished by many, primarily her two surviving children, Bill Wade and...

Jun 17, 2016

Blanche H. Cutler Christensen, 89, of Las Vegas, passed away Friday, June 17, 2016. She was born March 25, 1927, in Elwood, Utah. Blanche had a wonderful childhood in Elwood with her parents and five siblings. After graduating high school in Cokeville, Wyo., she worked two jobs in order to earn tuition to attend business college. It was after business...

Jun 14, 2016

George Benjamin Kline Jr., 66, of Las Vegas, transitioned from this life into his Eternal home with the Lord Tuesday, June 14, 2016. George was born May 11, 1950, to Deacon George B. and Mrs. Minnie Lee (nee Cannon) Kline, in Tallulah, La. George accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior at an early age and was baptized in Pilgrim...

Jun 6, 2016

Frank Picini, of Las Vegas, passed away June 6, 2016. He was born Dec. 26, 1927, in Brooklyn, N.Y., to Joseph and Louise Picini. He spent his early years working in a butcher shop in Brooklyn, where he met Lillian. He joined the U.S. Navy at 18 years old. Returning from the Navy, Lilly and Frank were married and Frank...

Jun 4, 2016

Dennis Ray Cowie 75 years of age passed away June 4, 2016. Parents Kenneth and Blanche Cowie. Brother Kenneth Cowie (dec.) Survived by wife Dianne, sons Robert, Edward (deceased),  Daniel, Steven, Jason and Jesse. Eight grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. Denny was born in Des Moines, Iowa. He lived in Denver, CO for awhile and moved west to Phoenix, Az where...

Jun 3, 2016

Amy Elizabeth Ricketts Davis Knell lived a wonderful life.  Born October 11, 1927 in Richfield Utah spending her early years in Antimony Utah.  Amy passed away June 3, 2016 in her home in North Las Vegas Nevada.  Amy loved her family that started in 1945 when she married Dean S Davis (deceased) in Las Vegas Nevada.  They were blessed with...

Jun 2, 2016

May 31, 2016

Alton Terry Gholson better known as “Terry” was born on December 23, 1954 in Bridgehampton, NY to Ida Beatrice and Berkley Gholson.  In birth order, Terry was the youngest of four children born to his parents.  Terry attended Bridgehampton High School, where he enjoyed playing basketball and graduated high school in 1972.  In addition to basketball, Terry was also a...

May 31, 2016

Catherine Ann Milanovich, Sept. 5, 1943 -May 31, 2016. Catherine "Cathy" Milanovich, 72, of Las Vegas, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday evening, May 31, 2016, at her home in Las Vegas. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who loved her family very much. She was born Sept. 5, 1943, in Jefferson City, to Howard and Mildred McAllister. She married...

May 30, 2016

With hearts full of loving memories, the family of Carl D. Cassell sadly announce his passing after a brief illness. Carl was born June 19, 1936, in Newton, Kan., to Clint and Antoinette Cassell. Carl's life was full and happy. He devoted his life to his loving wife, of 61 years, Kay Cassell, and the family they built together. Along...

May 28, 2016

Donald L. McCray, of North Las Vegas, passed away May 28, 2016. He was born July 3, 1937, as the first born son of John Henry and Satis Victoria (nee Ballou) McCray in Charleston, S.C. Don was a decorated officer of the U.S. Army 82nd Airborne Division, serving two tours of duty during the Vietnam War in the 173rd Airborne...