Our Tributes

Adelbert E. Mcadams

Adelbert E. Mcadams

Oct 17, 2004

Adelbert was born Kansas City, Kansas.  A resident for many years, he was a driver and a World War II Navy Veteran. He is survived by three sons, Thomas McAdams of Riverton, Utah, Michael McAdams and Charles McAdams and one daughter, Patricia Ravenscraft all of Las Vegas.

Betty M. Ronnow

Betty M. Ronnow

Oct 16, 2004

Betty was born in Las Vegas, NV.  A lifelong resident, she was a Hotel Manager. She is survived by three daughters, Renee Knoblauch and Robyn Lewis, both of Henderson and Donyce Moore of Kansas;two sisters, Ruth Reese and Fairlene Martin Tucker, both of Las Vegas; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Sammy Najar

Sammy Najar

Oct 14, 2004

Sammy is survived by his daughters, Susan Acosta and Roseanne Berrelleza; and son Ricky all of Las Vegas. Sammy was a body shop manager and servied in the U.S. Army.

Virgil J Mathis

Virgil J Mathis

Oct 9, 2004

Virgil was born in Illinois. A resident for 28 years, he was a cabinet maker and a World War II Army veteran. He is survived by one daughter, Dolores Spenard of Las Vegas;three grandchildren, Ken Spenard, Tom Spenard and Sharon Spenard; two great-granddaughters, Rebecca and Marissa Spenard.

Howard Protz

Howard Protz

Oct 8, 2004

Howard was born in Rochester, NY and was a resident in Las Vegas for 8 years.  His beloved wife, Dorothy Diem Protz, passed away Saturday, October 2,2004.  Howard was also preceded in death by Gladys Protz and John Manion.  He was the loving father of Gerald Protz and Bruce Sharlow; father- in - law to James Manion;devoted grandfather to Geoffrey...

Raymond Clyde Kozak

Raymond Clyde Kozak

Oct 5, 2004

Raymond is survived by his wife of 21 years, Deborah, Henderson, NV. Daughters, Katie Hill and Heidi Hill of Las Vegas. Two Grandchildren, Joseph and Heather Hill.

Gail P. Bolding

Gail P. Bolding

Oct 5, 2004

Gail is survived by her husband Clifford Bolding of Las Vegas; son, Steven Lewis Bolding, Northridge, CA; daughter, Carolyn Beatty, San Antonio, TX. 6 Grandchildren

Barbara L Pasqua

Barbara L Pasqua

Oct 5, 2004

Barbara L. Pasqua, a homemaker from Las Vegas, passed away Tuesday, October 5, 2004.  She was born, January 9, 1938 in California and has resided in Las Vegas since 1963.  She loved family, God, friends and life".  P.S. "She was a blast!" Barbara was a member of the Italian American Club and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.  ...

Constance Annette Benoun

Constance Annette Benoun

Oct 5, 2004

Constance is survived by her husband of 12 years, Samuel; one son, Dan Pence of Escalon, CA; one daughter, Shelli Borba and her mother, Connie Amerine, both of Oakdale, CA; her father, William Friggle of Dallas; and five grandchildren

William "Bill" Andrew Brown

William "Bill" Andrew Brown

Oct 3, 2004

William "Bill" Brown was born in Pampa, Texas.He attended school in Pampa and graduated in 19892 from Pampa High School. Bill forked for the Titans for four years.  He joined the U.S. Navy in 1986 and served in Operation Praying Mantis and Desert Storm in the Persian Gulf.  Bill was honorably discharged in 1994.  Bill worked in the U.S. Postal...

Betty Green

Betty Green

Oct 3, 2004

Betty is survived by her daughters Carolyn Green, Laura Geskes, Linda Bumgardner,Coleen Smith and Son, Gloyd Green, Las Vegas

Dorothy Dem Protz

Dorothy Dem Protz

Oct 2, 2004

Dorothy was born in Rochester NY and resided in Las Vega for 36 years.  Her husband Howard Protz, passed away Friday, October 8,2004.  Dorothy was the loving mother of Gerald Protz and Bruce Sharlow;devoted grandmoterh to Geoffrey and Jil Protz and Jennifer and Richard Chow; adoring great-grandmother to Meghan and Matthew Chow; and loving sister to Virginia Mestler, Ruthie and...

Viola Gwyn Wilson

Viola Gwyn Wilson

Sep 27, 2004

Viola is survived by her daughter, Deborah Baker(Frank) of Las Vegas, Grandaughters Toni McNeill of Longmong, CO and Ginger Jennings of Las Vegas. Stepson Larry Wilson and Stepson's Fiance' Audrey Frisch, of Denver,CO. Five Great Grandchildren Sisters Anna Blattel and Margaret Stone both of Came Girardeau, MO. Preceded in Death by Husband, Russell Wilsopn and Brother Homer P. Dyer

Troy Lee Ramsey

Troy Lee Ramsey

Sep 25, 2004

Troy Lee Ramsey was born September 9, 1921 In Davis, OK.  A resident for 60 years, he was an auto repairman, Army veteran, and a member of the Rhythm Rangler Band. He is survived by his wife of 44 years.  RaVae; one son, Curtis Ramsey of Wichita Falls, Texas; one daughter, LaFonda Ramsey-Parslow, and one stepdaughter, Shayla Dean, both of...

Leonard Thompson

Leonard Thompson

Sep 23, 2004

Leonard was born in Estherville, Iowa and has resided in Las Vegas for 11 years.  Leonard servied in the American Theatre during World War II while his three older brothers were serving overseas.  He served his duty in Las Vegas from 1943-1946 as a Flight Engineer.He was a lifetime member of the Benovolent and Protective Order of Elks and awarded...

John Ordell Peterson

John Ordell Peterson

Sep 21, 2004

John is survived by his wife of 49 years, Colleen of Las Vegas. Son, Greg Peterson ( Rae Ann) North Las Vegas, Daughter, Diane Bringhurst ( John), Twin Falls, Idaho. Brothers Darrow Peterson of Las Vegas and Val Peterson of Pleasant Grove, Utah. Nine Grandchildren .

Dorothy Doan Goshen-Hardy

Dorothy Doan Goshen-Hardy

Sep 19, 2004

Dorothy is survived by daughters: Sherma Hartzke-Buccellato(Tony) Pittsburgh, CA, Dana Blad (Drew) Hurricane, UT. sons, George Goshen and David Goshen of Las Vegas. Sister, Shirley Mang,Salt Lake City, UT Preceded in death by parents, Elliott and Vera Doane, Brother Orville Doane and Grandson Greggory Hartzke. Eigth Grandchildren and four Great-Grandchildren.

Virginia Goodson

Virginia Goodson

Sep 19, 2004

Survived by Daughter Betty Christopher of Las Vegas, NV

James Cullen Stafford, Jr.

James Cullen Stafford, Jr.

Sep 18, 2004

James was born in Byars, Oklahoma.  A Las Vegas resident for 45 years, he was a salesman of commercial refrigeration. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Betty Faye;onesone, James C. Stafford III and two daughters, Vicki Sessa and Kimberly Fletcher, all of Las Vegas;two sisters, Mary Bryson of Dallas Texas and Pat Davis of Anna, Texas. Three...

Pamela Pumehana Nihipali

Pamela Pumehana Nihipali

Sep 18, 2004

Pamela is survived by her Father, Paul K. Nihipali, Sr. of California. Brother, Mino ( Sally) Nihipali, of California;Brother, Kapano(Janie) Nihipali of Las Vegas; Sister, Pauline (Mani)Mata'U Oahu, Hawaii;Brother, Amaka (Rene) Nihipali, Oahu, Hawaii, Uncle, John(Barbara)Nauahi, Hawaii; Aunt, Henrietta(Jim) Rudisell,California; Aunt, Evan(Gary)Miller, California;Uncle, Gabriel(Eleni)Nauahi, Hawaii; and her dogs, Smiley,Harley and Sparky. A long time resident of Las Vegas, one of...