Obituaries for May 2022

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Lance Buoncristiani

With deepest sorrows, we announce that Lance Buoncristiani, 41, our most beloved son, brother, family member and friend passed away on Sunday, May 22, in San Francisco. Although only 41 at the time of his death, Lance affected many people …


CELEBRATION OF LIFE FOR BOB COOK

Celebration of Life for Bob Cook Saturday June 25th from 11:30am - 2:00pm We are honoring the life of Bob Cook Please join with his friends and family in celebrating the memory of this fantastic family man, Great friend, and …


Clinton D Hershey

Clinton D. Hershey was born in Bakersfield, CA on June 17, 1941 to Ethel Lorain and Richard Marion Hershey and passed peacefully in his sleep at his home in Walker, CA on May 5, 2022. Clint, the oldest of 5 …


Carolyn Marsh

Carolyn Marsh, age 84, of Gardnerville, Nevada, passed away on May 22, 2022. Born on October 2, 1937 in McComb, Mississippi to James and Beulah Simmons, she grew up in rural Vicksburg until she was 8 years old. Her father …


Sandra Louise Girdner

Sandra Louise Girdner beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Monday, May 16th at her home. Sandy was born November 11, 1953 to Loniel and Marilyn Harris in Turlock, …


Lester M. Wass

After a courageous battle with dementia, Lester (Bill) Wass passed away May 9, 2022, in Reno, Nevada with his daughter Jennifer by his side. He was 89 years old. Bill was born in Mariposa, California to parents Dick and Florence …


Roger Lewis Shaheen

Roger Lewis Shaheen was born Jan 6, 1942, in Oakland CA to Fred and Leone Shaheen, and passed to his new life on May 17, 2022, wrapped in the loving arms of Jesus and surrounded by his family. He is …


René Danial (Dan) Guerin

Born February 16, 1948 in Las Vegas New Mexico. Monday, May 16 René passed away while asleep in his home. He had fought a long battle with many health complications and is now at peace. René was a skilled and …


Norman Greenspan

Norman Greenspan – WWII Veteran, Entrepreneur, Husband, Brother, Father of three sons, adored Grandfather of eight, and proud Great-Grandfather of four. Norman was part of our Greatest Generation. Drafted as a Soldier in the U.S. Army Air Corps, he was …


Eileen Ann (Smith) Paloolian

Eileen Paloolian was born September 27, 1925 in Winona. Minnesota to Russell and Anna Smith. Eileen grew up in Alma, Wisconsin and was the first daughter of seven children. Eileen moved with her family to San Diego, CA in 1942. …


Robert Willey

Robert Willey, 85, of Carson City, passed away on May 16, 2022.


Austin Thomas Rice

Austin Thomas Rice, born on February 6, 1977, lived 45 years before fulfilling his life. Austin passed on May 16, 2022, leaving a void in our hearts that can never be filled, and memories that will make us smile forever. …


Ione Mason

Ione Mason, age 94, passed on Tuesday, May 10th, in the comfort of her loved ones. Ione was born in Tilden, Nebraska and worked most of her career as an elementary school teacher in Napa, California. After retirement, Ione, and …


Donald Maurice Smith

In the early morning, of March 19th, 2022 at Carson CityTahoe Hospital, the Smith family lost a loving husband of 62 years, a beloved best Pop ever, and a true American patriot. Don was a resident of his beloved “beautiful …


William Daniel Cochran

William Daniel Cochran, age 66, passed away peacefully surrounded by his wife and all 8 of his children on May 2, 2022 in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. He was born May 8, 1955 in Carson City, Nevada to Ardys Joyce …


Gary Coyan Sr.

The Coyan family announces the passing of their father, Gary Sr. who died peacefully on May 8th, 2022. He was 88 years old. Gary Sr. was a passionate outdoorsman. He enjoyed hunting and fishing always accompanied by his trusty and …


James Anton Mitchell

James Anton Mitchell, 77, was born on February 12, 1945 in Sacramento, California to Paul and Lona Mitchell and passed away on May 8, 2022 at his home after a brief bout with melanoma cancer. Jim, only his mother called …


Joan Eleanor Polak Stoltz

Joan Eleanor Polak Stoltz (Mimi) passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, early on the morning of April 20th, 2022 in Reno, Nevada. Joan was the distant descendant of the famous Pirate Queen Grace O’Malley and the daughter of …


Walter D Ratchford

Walter D. Ratchford, age 89, passed away peacefully at Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center on March 30, 2022. He was born in Copley, Ohio, to Walter Patrick Ratchford and Eleanor Elizabeth Reese. His was a life well lived. Walt loved …


Gary L. Ogden-Fausett

Gary L. Ogden-Fausett, 36 of Carson City, passed away on May 11, 2022, arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations.


Grahm Williams

With profound sorrow, we say goodbye to Grahm Williams. On 4/29/22 he died in his sleep from a heart condition. Grahm was 41 and resided in Santa Ynez. Born on July 2, 1980 in Denver, Colorado, Grahm shared his birthday …


Jack R. Volk

Jack R. Volk, 87, died May 6, 2022 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766.


Richard J. Heil Sr.

Richard (Dick) J Heil Sr. died April 11, 2022, in Nashville, TN. Dick was born in Cleveland, Ohio on October 31, 1934, to Eugene and Mary Heil. On April 11, 1959, he married Eileen Kuhlman, who proceeded him in death. …


Peter Hepner

Peter Hepner, 75 of Carson City, passed away on May 4, 2022, arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations. 775-888-6800


Wyatt Darling

On Saturday morning April 30th 2022, Wyatt E. Darling, loving son of Wendy Darling, passed away two days after his 26 birthday. His short time with us was full at a young age with family, friends, and his desire to …


John R. Lamberth

John R. Lamberth, 82 of Carson City, passed away May 7, 2022 Arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations. 775-888-6800


Leonard Ernest Mackedon

A celebration of Lem’s life will be held on June 4, 2022, 11:00 a.m. at the Fallon Youth Center, 324 Pennington CR. Fallon, Nevada. Lunch will follow at the home of Mike and Michon Mackedon, 1900 Manchester Circle, Fallon, Nevada.


Charles William Beal

Charles William Beal 94 of Dayton Nevada, passed away on April 9, 2022 and is in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations (775) 888-6800


Mary Carolyn Bangert

Mary Carolyn Bangert was born March 29, 1931 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Carl Hugo and Alberta (Kumler) Grimm. She grew up in Cincinnati, graduating from Withrow High School and then Wooster College in Wooster, Ohio with a BA in Music. …


Richard Mark Hutchings

Richard Mark “Hutch” Hutchings passed away peacefully on April 1, 2022 at the age of 78 in Genoa, NV, after a short battle with Gastric Cancer. Richard was born in Meadville, PA. Shortly after, the family moved to Huntington in …


Hal Butler

Hal Butler, 91, principal of Douglas High School from 1981 until his retirement in 1996, passed away on April 27, 2022 in La Paz, BCS, Mexico. A renowned educator for almost 40 years, Hal served in a variety of capacities …


Don Raymond Larsen

In Loving Memory of Don Raymond Larsen. It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved dad, grandpa, great-grandpa, great-great-grandpa and friend. Don Raymond Larsen entered into the world on November 13th, 1932 in Hinkley, Millard County, …


Robert Preston Thomasson

Robert (Bob) Preston Thomasson, 67, passed away suddenly at home on April 25, 2022 after suffering from several lengthy illnesses over the last few years. The third son of a career Army officer, Bob was born in Alexandria, Virginia on …


Fallon Taylor Marie Montanucci

Fallon died early April 23, 2022, the victim of a wrong-way traffic accident on Highway 395 in Minden. She was 22. Fallon was born in Carson City on December 3, 1999, to Eddie and Paul Montanucci and grew up in …


Robert Golver Purvis

Robert Glover Purvis (Bob) 66, born August 16th, 1955 in Berkeley, California died in Minden, Nevada April 30th, 2022. Bob preceded by his Parents John Purvis (1968) and Edward (1997) and Joan Disborough (2015). Survived by his wife Teri Purvis, …


Timothy Thomas Gallagher

Tim Gallagher passed away at Renown Hospital on April 30, 2022 at the age of 72. Tim was born in Pasadena, California on December 23, 1949 – the son of Thomas L. and Imogene Cashbaugh Gallagher. Tim grew up in …


Lois Sorensen

Born Lois Jean Mc Elroy October 23, 1925, Deceased April 29, 2022. June 1944 Lois met the love of her life Douglas Sorensen in Altoona Pennsylvania, he was stationed at Aberdeen Proving Grounds. On the 4th week of their courtship …


Robert Thomasson

Robert “Bob” Thomasson, 67, of Carson City, NV passed away on April 25th. Arrangements are in the trusted care of Fitzhenry’s Funeral Home.


Rita Jean SMith-Fowlkes

Rita Jean Smith-Fowlkes, 70 of Reno, passed away on April 28, 2022, Arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations 775-888-6800


Bradford T Brown

Bradford T. Brown, 67, died April 26, 2022 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766


Kimberley M Grove

Kimberley M. Grove, 46, died April 29, 2022 in Reno, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766


Carol Ruth Cote

CAROL RUTH COTE' OF FALLON, NEVADA PASSED AWAY AT HOME ON THE MORINING OF DECEMBER 2ND 2021. CAROL WAS BORN MAY 14TH, 1930 IN PASADENA, CA TO HELEN FULMER (BOWERS) SHELDON AND ALLAN DAVID SHELDON. CAROL MARRIED JIM O'BANION, THEY …


Joanne Marie Ligtenberg

Joanne Marie Ligtenberg passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 9, 2022, at the age of 76 years old. Joanne was born in Upland, California on January 22, 1946, to Rudolph and Drusilla (Pedersen) Iest. She had five brothers …


Jeffrey Lee May

Jeffrey Lee May was born on November 18, 1965, in Westminster Hospital in Westminster, CA to Jack and Anita May. Shortly after Jeff made his presence into the world, his parents relocated to Quartz Hill, CA. Growing up, he was …