Our Tributes

Gerald E. Weikel

Gerald E. Weikel

Jun 30, 2005

Gerald E. Weikel was born in Pennsylvania.  A resident for 53 years he was a sales manager for a lumber company. He was a World War II Navy veteran and a former member of the Masons. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Ann L; one daughter, Karen Daub of Pahrump;one brother, Orville Weikel of Pennsylvania; and one...

Rinnah T. Esteban

Rinnah T. Esteban

Jun 24, 2005

Rinnah was born in the Phillipines.  A long-time resident, she was a medical student. She is survived by her mother, Minda Esteban, and one sister, Rissah Esteban both of Las Vegas.  One brother Rimmon Esteban;and her grandmothers,Juanita Torres of Las Vegas and Nemesia Esteban of the Philippines. She will be missed by family and friends.

Nick Wong

Nick Wong

Jun 23, 2005

Nick Wong of Las Vegas died June 23,2005 Funera services were held at Bunkers Mortuary,925 Las Vegas Blvd. on June 29th,2005 at 1:00 p.m.

Clare Andrew Schmutz

Clare Andrew Schmutz

Jun 23, 2005

Clare Andrew Schmutz was born in St. George Utah and has lived in Las Vegas since 1960. Clare served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War.  In 1959, he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree from Utah State University in Logan, Utah.  In January 1960, he moved to Las Vegas and began to work at the Clark County Health...

Merle Danford Kaaekuahiwi

Merle Danford Kaaekuahiwi

Jun 22, 2005

Merl Danford Kaaekuahiwi was born in Hawaii.  A resident for 10 years, he was a golf course groundskeeper and an Army veteran. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Diana;two daughters, Cheryl Kaaekuahiwi-Pouono and Amy Kaaekuahiwi, both of Las Vegas; two sons, Merl Kaaekuahiwi of Las Vegas and James Kaaekuahiwi of Poahua, Hawaii;three brothers, Alan Kaaekuahiwi, Greogory Kaaekuahiwi...

Jonathan Reid Dillingham

Jonathan Reid Dillingham

Jun 22, 2005

Jonathan was born in San Francisco, but lived in Las Vegas all of his life.  He was an employee of Advanced Entertainment Services and worked as a stage lighting technician and stagehand.  Jon is survived by his son, Justin; his parents, Don Dillingham and Patricia Dillingham; brother, Matthew; sister, Stephanie all of Las Vegas. Jon was a very creative person...

Angela Lee Gantman

Angela Lee Gantman

Jun 21, 2005

Angela was born in Maryland. She was a resident for 30 years and was a Homemaker. She is survived by her husband of 12 years, Michael Gantman of North Las Vegas., daughter, Brook Gantman, two sons, Jerome Kirshner of North Las Vegas and Thomas Cunningham of Colorado. Two grandchildren and her parents, Munson and Nancie Southwor of New York.

Mildred Grant Love

Mildred Grant Love

Jun 19, 2005

Mildred Grant Love was born in Indianola, ISS and was a resident of Las Vegas since 1953.  She was a restaurant cook.  She was a loving mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother- you will be missed by your loving family.  Mildred was preceded in death by her mother, Lucille Brisco; and her father, John Grant.  She is surived by her daughters,...

Joseph Ray Boeckner

Joseph Ray Boeckner

Jun 18, 2005

Joseph was born in Las Vegas Nevada. He is survied by two sons: Leo Boeckner of Montana, Zachariah Romer of Las Vegas;daughter Annabelle Boeckner of Las Vegas; Mother, Vickie Cole-Campbell, Father, Raymond J. Boeckner of Alabama; sister Tricia Meyers of Las Vegas.

Verdell Green Arnold

Verdell Green Arnold

Jun 17, 2005

Verdell was born in Jackson, Mississippi. She was a resident for 42 years and was a child care worker. She is survived by two sons, Michel Green and MarQuice Duncan, and two daughters, Anjoli Graham and LaShana Graham, all of North Las Vegas; four sisters, Rosetta Green and Pearlena Turner, both of Las Vegas, Louetta Taylor of North Las Vegas...

Chrystabel A Odom

Chrystabel A Odom

Jun 16, 2005

Christine was born in Springfield, Mo.  She was a 42 year resident of Las Vegas. She is survived by her husband, Lewis Lee Odom; six daughters, Meloyde Skinner, Dixie Megrew, Rebecca Goodrich,Jeri Ellsworth,Pat williams, Linda Dimit and spouses.  Also survived by sisters Annabel Sandborn, Donnabel Quintana;brothers, Leonard Hughes and David Hughes;25 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations...

Donald Wayne Wilson

Donald Wayne Wilson

Jun 10, 2005

Donald is survived by his wife Pauline, Son, Gary Mitchell Wilson of Lancaster, CA.;Evert Wayne Wilson of Las Vegas, NV;sister, Faye Wood of Kansas; Brother, Ted L.Wilson Jr. of Las Vegas.  Four Grandchildren. Donald was a resident of Las Vegas since 1964. Donald was a WWII Veteran, Destroyer Machinist Mate- 2nd Class. Retired U.M.C. Engineer. A member of the Operating...

James T Holcombe

James T Holcombe

Jun 9, 2005

James was the Owner/Operator of Pogos Tavern and Lakes Lounge. When Jim arrived in Las Vegas, he worked for several casinos, then was employed at the Nevada Test Site.  Jim them became owner of Pogos Tavern, know for Dixieland Jazz night and also was the owner of the Lakes Lounges.  He was a top basketball official of Southern Nevada for...

Mary Kennedy Rymer

Mary Kennedy Rymer

Jun 9, 2005

Mary was born in Holland.  Along with her family she moved to Montana in 1914.  She graduated from Columbus School of Nursing in Great Falls, Montana and practiced there until she moved to Las Vegas in 1942.  She worked at the County Hospital(Now UMC) rising to supervisor of nursing.  In 1945, she married Al Kennedy, Chief of Police and acting...

Margery Tanner Babcock

Margery Tanner Babcock

Jun 8, 2005

Margery passed away to home. A long time resident of Las Vegas, Margery was married to James Evan Babcock and had two sons,Gilbert and James.  She had a successful career as Dietician for Women's Hospital and at the Las Vegas Convelescence center. Margery has provided a strong foundation for her family. She taught all of them to be hard working,...

Percy Watts

Percy Watts

Jun 3, 2005

Percy was born in Monroe, LA.  He became a Nevada resident in the 1960's. Percy was a valkued 32 year employee of the Review-Journa and an important part of their Custodial Services Department.  He was preceded in death by his father, Isaac Watts;mother Mary Tyler Bell; and is longtime companion, Irene Tibbs.  Percy is survived by his sister, Addie Bell...

Mary L Stern

Mary L Stern

May 28, 2005

Mary was bron in Jane Lew, West Virginia.  A resident for 14 years, she was a homemaker, a member of the American Revolution and the National Rifle Association. She is survived by three sons, Jason Stern of Saugus, CA. Joshua Stern of San Diego, CA. and Jeff Stern of Llano, CA; one brother Joseph Lightburn Jr., and one sister, Frances...

Armelda N. Rudd

Armelda N. Rudd

May 27, 2005

Armelda was born in Batesvill, Miss. A resident for 42 years, she was a homemaker. She was proceded in death by one sister, Mary Casey. She is survived by five daughters, Mary C. McCoy, Irma J. Moore,Joan L. Green and Gail D. Felton all of North Las Vegas and Marilyn A. Carson of Las Vegas;one son, Gabriel Rudd Jr. of...

Donald T Cross

Donald T Cross

May 23, 2005

Donald was born in Peoria, ILL.  He was a resident for 37 years and was an engineer at the Boulevard Mall.  A member of Engineers Local 501. He is survived by his wife, Elaine F;son, Gary DuBois of Las Vegas;two daughters, Mary Parigiano and Fran Colvin, and one sister Alice Allen, all of Illinois, six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. The...

Wing Gay Fong

Wing Gay Fong

May 22, 2005

This distinguished Nevadan, recognized for his philanthropic generosity and business acumen, was born in Canton, China.  Mr. Fong is the owner director of Nevada State Bank, a founder organizer and director of Frontier Fidelity Savings and Loan Association and was tending rice fields on the back of a water buffalo at age 7.  Having lost his father early, the boy...