Obituaries for February 2023

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Velma Irene Thornburgh

Velma Irene, 102, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great-great grandmother, died the day after Valentine’s Day in Carson City. Born in Brownstown, Illinois, she was the fifth child of James Harmon and Dora Lee (nee Workman) Ledbetter. She often …


Angelo Philip DeFelice

Angelo Philip DeFelice of Carson City, Nevada passed away peacefully at home on February 4, 2023 at the age of 88. Angelo was born May 20, 1934 in Utica, New York to Aloysius and Julia DeFelice. In 1946 his family …


Lela Mae Smith Vestey

Our beloved mother, Lela Mae Smith Vestey, passed away January 22,2023 after a short bout with cancer. She was 81. She was preceded in death by her first husband Chester D Smith and her second husband Lano Vestey. She had …


James Rodney Stewart

James Rodney Stewart, 78, passed away January 28 after a brief illness. Born to Shirley and Charles Stewart on January 19, 1945 in Annandale, Virginia, the sixth child of nine offspring. He grew up an independent wandering spirit, often leaving …


Ellen Weisser Boone

Ellen Weisser Boone, 80 passed away peacefully in Carson City, Nv after her daughter Teresa, son-in-law Jimmy, grandchildren and great grandchildren had spent what time they had left with her. Ellen was born in Carson City, Nv. on May 15, …


Robert F. Krabbenhoft

(Also known as Bobby and Bear) passed from this life into Glory on February 16, 2023. Bobby was born in Sacramento on August 30, 1947 son of Harold and Lona Le (Cook) Krabbenhoft. The family moved to Placerville when Bobby …


Larry Jack McFarland

On 2/20/23 my sweet Larry closed his eyes forever. We were married for almost 24 years and we had a lot of fun and lived life to the fullest. Our favorite thing to do was cruising on Princess Cruises. Every …


Dr. Renny Joel Avey

On October 31, 2022, Dr. Renny Joel Avey, loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away at the age of 75 due to complications of Parkinson’s disease. Renny was born in California to parents Lois and Clarence Avey. He grew up …


Taralee Beckett

Taralee Beckett, age 62, passed away at Stanford Hospital in California on February 10th, 2023. After retirement in 2011 Taralee and her husband Robert move to Gardnerville NV. Taralee loved volunteering at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park and later …


Michael Patrick Moss

On January 29, 2023, our beloved son Michael passed away unexpectedly. He is survived by his parents John and Penny Moss, Wife, Cari Moss, Son, Jacob Moss [wife Aspen] Daughter, Hannah Moss, Son Aaron Moss, Grandson Jaxon Daniel Moss, Brother …


Shuman Dressler

“Shu” 81, Passed away on February 16, 2023, in Carson City, NV. Among his survivors are his children Thurman Dressler of the Carson Indian Colony, Marvin Dressler of the Dresslerville Indian Colony, Stan Dressler of the Hung A Lel Ti …


Betty Johnson Snyder

Betty Johnson Snyder, age 97, peacefully passed away on February 4, 2023. Betty was born Elizabeth Goldbach, in Manhattan, Nv March 03, 1925 to Harry and Hazel Goldbach. Preceding her in death were her parents, brother Chas Goldbach, and sister …


Bonnie Kay Dietrich

Bonnie was born at Bethel Hospital in Colorado Springs to Mary and Frank Dietrich. Bonnie lived on a dairy farm in Elbert Colorado until the family moved to the Black Forest near Colorado Springs. Bonnie and her family moved to …


John G Huffman

On Thursday February 9, 2023, John “Jack” G Huffman, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother passed away. Jack was the first born to Mabel and Ralph Huffman on October 25, 1935, in Martinez, CA. Jack was a devoted son …


Harley B Jobe III

Harley B Jobe lll , 77 , a resident of Douglas County for over 30 years, died on January 9th 2023. A husband, father, grandfather and uncle. Harley was the oldest of three brothers. He was born December 12,1944, In …


JAMES FRANK KOLSKY

On February 3, 2023, our loved one, Jim, passed away into God’s graces after an unexpected illness. An educator through life, he was 77 years old. He is survived by his wife, Linda, of the home; a son, James D. …


ROGER (MOONEY) BICKEL

On January 8, 2023, Roger “Michael” (Mooney) Bickel unexpectedly died from an Undiagnosed heart condition while he was sleeping. He is survived by his only daughter, Olivia DeGennaro, his parents Suzy Douvres Bickel and John Bickel, sisters Lisa Wyneken and …


James Michael Bell

It is with great sadness that the family of James Michael Bell announce his passing on Thursday February 9, 2023, at the age of 72 years. Born on November 4, 1950, in Compton, California, to Charles and Marion Bell. Jim …


Randy Pruneau

Randy aged 62, passed away on January 26, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Randy was born August 12, 1960, in Madera, California to Lois Antoniazzi Pruneau and Terry Pruneau where his father was stationed while serving …


Vicki Stevens (Lingenfelter)

Vicki Stevens (Lingenfelter) passed away on February 2, 2023. Born in Reno to Twana Johnson and James Lingenfelter, she graduated from Carson High School and Heald College in Sacramento before starting her lifelong career with the State of Nevada. She …


BETTY CLEMENTS

Betty passed away in her home at the age of 65 on January 16, 2023 in Dayton, Nevada. She lived a blessed and fulfilled life. Betty was born in Sunnyvale, California on June 28, 1957. She married the love of …


Roger Victor Joseph Hivert

Roger was born in Grez-en-Bouere, France where as a young boy he watched U.S. bombers flying over his little town at 100 miles from Omaha Beach, on D-Day. Later, in his later teen years he rode his bicycle for hours …


Sergio Orestes Colome

Sergio Orestes Colome, 80, of Stagecoach Nevada passed away on February 9, 2023, and is in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations (775) 888-6800


Don L. Major

Don L. Major of Fallon lost his long battle with cancer on January 12, 2023, at the age of 70. A memorial service will be held February 18, 2023 at 2:00 PST, Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 1055 McLean Road, …


George L. Fuller III

George L. Fuller, III, 79, loving son, brother, husband, father, cousin, uncle, and friend, passed away on January 24, 2023, in Santa Maria, CA. George, or Georgie as his family called him, was the first born son of George and …


Gordon Wesley Zumwalt

Gordon Wesley Zumwalt, 77, was born April 27, 1945 in Ely, Nevada to Christopher Zumwalt and Pietrina Damele Zumwalt. Gordon died from brain cancer on January 27, 2023. He was raised at the Three Bar Ranch in Eureka County and …


Aaron Thomas Fox

Aaron Thomas Fox, 49, loving father, husband, brother, son, and friend, passed away on January 26, 2023. Aaron was born on May 15, 1973, as the son of Linda and Neil Fox, and younger brother of Melanie Bruketta and Brenda …


Melissa Laufer-Lewis

Loving Wife, Daughter, Sister, Aunt, Friend. You will be forever missed, never forgotten. We Love you. Services will be held March 18th, 1-4pm at the Carson community center.


Robert Matthew Achurra

Celebration of life for Matt Achurra will take place At 1pm on Saturday February 11th, 2023 at The Gardens Chapel in Fallon, NV


Cecil Lloyd Cooper

Cecil Lloyd (Larry) Cooper, age 93 passed away January, 26, 2023 in Carson City, NV. Born April 11, 1929, Idaho Falls, ID to Basil and Ardelle Hawker Cooper. Preceded in death by wife Gladys Cooper, brothers Dell Cooper, Glenn Phillips, …


Gerald Gordon Mullen

Born April 26, 1927 in Green Bay, Wisconsin to Gordon and Theda (Gilmer) Mullen. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Elaine (Rossow) of Minden, NV, and is son Gary Gerald Mullen of San Diego, CA, his sister Cheryl (Charles) …


Jerry G. Olson

Jerry G. Olson peacefully lost his battle to cancer on January 26, 2023 at 2:00 a.m. with his loving wife by his side. Jerry was born to Karl and Patricia (Maltby) Olson on December 15, 1956 in Walnut Creek, California. …


Sally Mosher Mooney

Sally Mosher Mooney, 84, of Carson City, Nevada, passed away on January 19th, after losing her battle with Alzheimer’s. Sally was born on Dec. 12, 1938, to Clair Whipple and Lila Robison in Ely, Nevada. After graduating from White Pine …


William Peter Sparpana

William Peter Sparpana, 78, originally from Iron Mountain, Michigan and lately of Gardnerville, Nevada. Died peacefully in his home with his loving wife by his side, early Monday morning, December 19, 2022. William, “Bill”, was a man of nature. He …


Jean Melissa Fried-Reil

Jeanne passed away January 20th at her home in Washoe Valley after a brief battle with cancer. She was born January 23rd 1950 in Alexandria,VA. In July 1953 Jeanne's family followed her uncle to Fallon, NV where he owned a …


Barbara Christine Hirzel

Barbara Christine Hirzel of Carson City, Nevada died early morning of 24 January 2023. Barbara was born at USAF Hospital, Madrid Spain to Norman D. and Nannatte Harvey on 23 February 1965. She was a military child, so she moved …


James Joseph Kaminski

Born and raised in Nanticoke Pennsylvania. Passed away peacefully, with family near, on January 16, 2023. After serving four years in the U.S. Navy, from 1954-1958, (allowing for an array of flavorful and detailed memoir,) “James,” “Jimmy”, “Jim,” “Dad”,’’ Pop …


Richard Armond Capucci

Richard Armond Capucci, age 75, of Fallon, Nevada passed away peacefully on Friday January 27, 2023 at the VA Sierra Nevada Hospital in Reno Nevada due to complications from a brief illness. Rick was born April 2, 1947 in Reno, …