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Lone Star, Texas Louis "Lou" Kachnik 1965 — 2024

Orem, Utah Jeff Henderson 1959 — 2023 Jeff Dickson Henderson, 64, of Orem and Manila, UT passed away on December 26, 2023. He was born August 8, 1959 in Provo, Utah and grew up in Las Vegas, Nevada before spending his adult years living with his family in Montana, Oregon and Utah. Jeff is preceded by his parents Evan Henderson and Karen Hannig. He is survived by his wife, Monique, his children Courtney, Andrew (Grace), and Connor (Melanie), his seven grandchildren and nine siblings. The family is holding a service on January 13, 2024 at 10AM in the LDS Church Building located at 481 E. Orem Center St. in Orem, UT and invite all who knew him to join in celebrating his life.

Las Vegas, Nevada Sharon Lou Daileda 1942 — 2023 In Loving Memory of Sharon Lou Daileda Sharon Lou Daileda, a beloved resident of Las Vegas, NV, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2023. She was 81. Born in Wichita Falls, Kansas, to Leonard and Wenona (Hass) Vanderhoofven, Sharon's journey brought her to Las Vegas during her elementary school years. She graduated from Rancho High School in 1961 and pursued her passion for fashion by attending a design school in Los Angeles, CA. In 1963, she married Anthony "Big Tony" Daileda, and together, they embarked on a journey that included raising four boys and establishing a world-renowned western-themed BBQ catering company. On August 11, 1987, Sharon faced an unimaginable loss with...

Las Vegas, Nevada Karen M Cummings 1947 — 2023 Karen Maureen Cummings, late of Las Vegas, passed away on August 17th, 2023, at home in Las Vegas after a long illness. Karen was born in Huntingdon, PA, and went on to receive a Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. After graduating, she taught elementary school in Pennsylvania, and then moved to Miami, Florida to become a Guidance Counselor for the state of Florida. In 1976 Karen relocated to Nevada, where she found employment with the state. Karen was a passionate and compassionate leader who made a lasting impact on those she served. Her work with the Special Children's Clinic in Nevada and her dedication to the community of Las Vegas will...

Lake Mills, Wisconsin Kathryn H. Kinney Golata 1943 — 2023 Kathryn Helen (Kinney) Golata, 80, of Lake Mills passed away Thursday June 29, 2023. She was born January 14, 1943, in Madison WI. Graduated from Waterloo high school, graduated from Oshkosh University, and went on to teach in Milwaukee WI, Texas and Nevada. She married the love of her life, John Golata on December 30th 1972, was married for 33 years until his death and was blessed with one daughter, Paula. Later she moved on to working in Casinos in Nevada until she moved back to WI. Kathryn loved to play bingo, cards, the master at word searches and many other games. She loved to knit, providing hats and scarves to family, friends and donations. Kathryn was a devoted Catholic, for...

Gardnerville, NV, Nevada Lorin E Correll 1973 — 2023 Lorin E. Correll, 50, of Gardnerville, NV, tragically passed away on June 28, 2023. He was on vacation with the love of his life, Lanita, and his beloved chosen family members, Trixie and Rex, in the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, when he drowned. While Lorin truly loved serving the public, he loved his family more. Lorin was a dedicated, loyal, and loving partner to Lanita, an incredible Bonus Dad to Avery, Tate, Caden and Alec, and an equally amazing Bonus Dad-in-Law to Mary and Jenny. Known as Brudge to his family and childhood friends, he was a loving son to his dad, Lorin, and his mom, Mary Beth, and a devoted brother to his sister Kia. He loved his brother-in-law and his four nieces and...

Logan, Utah Jeannine Bohn 1932 — 2023

Savannah, Georgia Judith Ann Gillespie 1937 — 2023 Judith Ann Gillespie, beloved mother and friend, died peacefully on Friday, May 19, 2023 at her home from complications following a stroke. Judith's best friend, her cat Scout, was by her side. Judith was born in Sidney, OH on December 16, 1937 to the late Mildred Vivian Webster Roeller and Carl Ray Roeller. Judith married the love of her life, the late David Miller Gillespie and together, they had three children and two grandchildren that she loved fiercely. Judith loved life, nature, and all living things. She played Duplicate Bridge with a vengeance and was proud to have earned the status of "Life Master". While Judith traveled the world, she made good and lasting friendships...

Muskego, Wisconsin Joyce A. Meland 1939 — 2023 (nee Liberski) Died at home on Tuesday, May 17, 2023 at the age of 83. Beloved wife of the late Marshall M. Meland for 58 years. Loving mom of Kay (David) Leifer. Proud grandma of Nicholas (Emily) Leifer. Beloved sister of Richard, Catherine (Gary), Dean (Diana) and Sharon. Preceded in death by her parents Julian and Florence Liberski. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Joyce moved to Nevada with Marshall 18 years ago and she fell in love with her town of Mesquite. She loved the weather, the community and the many friends she made. Joyce also loved to travel. With Marshall by her side she traveled to many places abroad.

Idaho Falls, Idaho Kenneth Moor 1941 — 2023 Kenneth Somers Moor, 81, of Idaho Falls, passed away April 19, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family. Kenneth was born September 24, 1941, in Vancouver, BC, Canada, to Franklin Charles Moor and Joan Elspeth Weightman Moor. He grew up and attended schools in Vancouver, BC, and Palmdale, California. He also attended Southern Nevada University and UNLV where he earned his master's degree. On June 18, 1977, he married Patricia Kay Reed in Las Vegas, Nevada. Their two children, Megan and Mitchell, were both born while the family lived in Las Vegas. Early in his career at UNLV, Ken taught multiple kinds of science classes, including desert survival and desert plants and animals. In...

Las Vegas, Nevada Annette Marie Brown 1959 — 2023 With great sadness, we announce the passing of Annette Marie Brown, our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She passed peacefully in her sleep the morning of April 12, 2023. Annette was born July 30, 1959, in Bakersfield, California, to Harold and Valeen Murray. Her family relocated to Las Vegas when she was just 3 years old. She attended Clark High School, graduating in 1977. She grew up surrounded by her amazing family, including her wonderful sister, and four rambunctious brothers. The six siblings were famous (or infamous) for their ability to mix a little bit of trouble, with a lot of fun. As a teenager, she loved spending time with her family on vacation...

Jefferson, South Carolina Mary Ethel Miller 1947 — 2023 Jefferson, SC Mrs. Mary Ethel Miller, 75, died on Sunday, March 26, 2023. Born May 30, 1947, in Logan, WV, she was a daughter of the late Dan and Lena Rigby Cooper. Mary played softball, and bowled at a high level and loved to watch all sports. Along with her parents, listed above, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Richard, George, Jim, and Danny; and sisters, Carol, and Libby. Mary leaves behind to cherish her memory, a son, Brady Miller, III of Corvallis, MT; a daughter, Celena Petrucci and husband, Robert of Jefferson, SC; a sister, Diane Holcomb and husband, David of Kingsport, TN; grandchildren, Alex Marvelle, and Gregory Miller; and great-grandchildren, Amelia Miller,...

Corpus Christi, Texas Clement Irving Roehrich 1928 — 2023 Clement Irving Roehrich passed away at the age of 94 on February 3rd 2023 in Corpus Christi, TX. Clem was an avid fisherman and hunter, athlete (triathlon and swim), chef, golfer, and lover of nature. He is deeply loved and dearly missed by the love of his life and wife of 70 years, Jeanette Roehrich, his daughter Mary Ehrmin and husband Jim, three grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews and friends. His life will be celebrated on February 25th at 2:00p.m. at Seaside Funeral Home Chapel in Corpus Christi. To plant trees in Clem's memory, please go to https://www.alivingtribute.org.

Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania Loralee A. O'Rourke 1943 — 2023 Loralee A. O'Rourke, 79, of Mechanicsburg, PA, entered eternal rest on Saturday, January 14, 2023, at her residence. Born October 23, 1943, in Lansing, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Francis Roy and Alice Laureen (Smith) Southwell. Loralee graduated from Michigan Center High School. She retired as an operations manager in the banking industry. Loralee was a longtime resident in the greater Las Vegas area before moving to be with her family in Pennsylvania. Loralee was a great cook and enjoyed reading and crossword puzzles. She was a confidant and mentor to those close to her and had sharp wit and unbelievable sense of humor. Loralee was a dedicated, selfless and loving Mother,...

McKinney, Texas Salvatore "Sal" Fanciullo 1935 — 2022 Salvatore "Sal" Fanciullo of McKinney, Texas passed away on October 29, 2022 at the age of 87. He was born on August 2, 1935 to Guiseppe and Concetta (Brancato) Fanciullo in San Francisco, California. Sal was a graduate of the University of San Francisco, a 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army, and owner of both Hawaii Escrow and Title in Honolulu, Hawaii and Sterling Escrow in Las Vegas, Nevada. He is survived by his children, Steven Fanciullo of Portland Oregon, Scott Fanciullo of Anna, Texas, and Mark Fanciullo of Knoxville, Tennessee; daughter-in-law, Erin McGrath, Selena Somera and Brittany Lorenzen; grandchildren, Alek Fanciullo, Jordon Fanciullo Inzerillo and husband, Benny, Britney Ann...

Las Vegas, Nevada Kelly Jean Kimble 1970 — 2022 (Nee Ringelberg). Was taken to Heaven on Friday, October 14, 2022 at age 52. Kelly was living in Las Vegas, Nevada. She is survived by her daughter Kylie Jade Kimble, her beloved puppy Gemma, her mother Charlotte Kujawa, brother Kevin and Virginia (Hammond) Ringelberg, brother Keith and Corinne (Litzau) Ringelberg, nephew Kennedy and Taylor (Kruczynski) Ringelberg, niece Halle Ringelberg, nephew Jackson Ringelberg and nephew Joshua Ringelberg. Preceded in death by her father Kenneth R. Ringelberg and her stepfather Dennis Kujawa. Born to life on May 21, 1970 to Kenneth and Charlotte (Bartz) Ringelberg in Milwaukee Wisconsin. At Greendale High School Kelly's contagious smile and happy...

McKinney, Texas Patricia Marie Fanciullo 1939 — 2022 Patricia Marie Fanciullo of McKinney, Texas passed away on October 2, 2022 at the age of 82. She was born on November 11, 1939 to Anthony and Marie (Souza) Sylvia in Santa Clara, California. Patricia was a member of Boulder City Women's Golf Association. She is survived by her husband, Salvatore Fanciullo of McKinney, Texas; children, Steven Fanciullo of Portland Oregon, Scott Fanciullo of Anna, Texas, and Mark Fanciullo of Knoxville, Tennessee; daughter-in-law, Erin McGrath, Selena Somera and Brittany Lorenzen; grandchildren, Alek Fanciullo, Jordon Fanciullo Inzerillo and husband, Benny, Britney Ann McInnis, Tyler Fanciullo, Jacob McInnis, Spencer Fanciullo, and Russell Fanciullo; brother,...

Hagerstown, Maryland Colin Andrew Smith Jr. 1961 — 2022 Colin Andrew Smith, Jr., (CA), 61, of Henderson, NV, passed away peacefully in Hagerstown, MD on Saturday, September 17, 2022. CA was born on August 15, 1961 on Plattsburgh AFB, NY, to Colonel Colin A. Smith, Sr., USAF (Ret.) and the late Nancy J. (Gallaway) Smith. A graduate of Kubasaki High School, Okinawa, Japan, CA attended Golden West College in Huntington Beach before graduating in 1988 from California State University, Long Beach, with dual degrees in Business and Finance. CA was the owner of CAS Construction, and a licensed general contractor with multiple specialized certifications. CA was for many years the Western Facilities Manager for Camden Properties, before becoming...

Amarillo, Texas Brenda Binion Michael 1941 — 2022 Brenda Binion Michael, 81, of Amarillo TX, died July 27, 2022. Brenda was the third of Benny and Teddy Jane Binion's five children. She was born in Dallas and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada. Horses and rodeo were her lifelong passions. Brenda attended Texas Christian University in Fort Worth to be near the heart of the cutting horse industry. She helped her family full-time at Binion ranch in Jordan, Montana, before buying a ranch near Santa Rosa, New Mexico. She moved to Amarillo in 1969 and continued her ranching interests. At the 2020 American Quarter Horse Association convention, she received an 80-year Breeders Certificate for her father's and her affiliation since the association...

Henderson, Nevada Fredrick Leavitt 1971 — 2022 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, son and brother, Rick Leavitt. Rick was known to be generous to a fault, hard-working, and fiercely devoted to family and friends. Rick enjoyed a challenge and would put everything he had into the endeavor for the people he loved. Those who knew him well would agree that if there was an obstacle to anything he wanted to do, he would find a way around it. He loved to travel, from Machu Picchu to China to Jerusalem, and everywhere in between. Rick achieved the rank of Black Belt in Karate and took numerous trips to China just for this purpose. He also loved his dirt bike rides to Baja,...

Marco Island, Florida Barbara Gale Cramer 1933 — 2022 Barbara Humphrey Cramer died June 2, 2022 in Naples, Florida. Born in Texas in 1933, she graduated from North High, Phoenix, Az., in 1951. Arizona State University Class of '55, voted her Homecoming Queen, and she was President of her Gamma Phi Beta sorority. After several years in ministry with husband, Rev. Donald Cramer, Barbara got her Master's in Education, specializing in Reading and Gifted. A committed Christian, she believed everyone was gifted; they just didn't always know it. And with dogged patience, she would sit there with them, until they figured it out. She is survived by her brother Ed Humphrey of Las Vegas, children Dawn Cramer, Gale and Steve McKibbon of Marco Island, 5...

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