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LAURA LEA HERDT-PHILLIPS

1951 - 2025

LAURA LEA HERDT-PHILLIPS
Laura lea Herdt Phillips, 73 years young born April 12, 1951, in Henderson, Nevada quietly slipped from us February 8, 2025, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Daughter of jack and Doris Herdt. Laura resided in North Las Vegas and is survived by her two sons, Jason Shelton and Clint Morrow;...

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ESTELA VILLANUEVA

1951 - 2025

ESTELA PABLICO VILLANUEVA
Estela Pablico Villanueva, 73, of Las Vegas, Nevada, passed away on February 24th, 2025. Estela was born on November 1st, 1951, in Ag-gay Bantay, Ilocos Sur, Philippines, to Peregrina and Marcario Pablico. She was the second oldest of five siblings, including her sisters Araceli, Mary...

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JOHN RHODES

1952 - 2025

JOHN L. RHODES
In loving memory of John Lafayette Rhodes, 72. Long-term Las Vegas, NV. resident, passed away at home surrounded by family and friends on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025 after a valiant fight with stage 4 cancer.
Born in Grand Junction, CO. in 1952, 6 of 10 children. John lived his life full of passion!...

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JOHN A. FANDETTA

1957 - 2025

JOHN A. FANDETTA
John A. Fandetta, age 67, died peacefully on March 4, 2025 at his residence in Las Vegas, NV after a two-year battle with cancer. He was a loving son to his late parents Domenic and Catherine (Errichetti) Fandetta. John was the beloved brother of Anthony Fandetta, and Janet Indelicato and her...

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Lucille Weinberger

1941 - 2025

Lucille Weinberger, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones. Born in South Africa to Russian parents, Lucille grew up with a strong sense of family and community. Alongside her father, with the same entrepreneurial spirit, Lucille built a successful family business that will leave a lasting legacy. ...

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Eugene Kozlowski

1930 - 2025

EUGENE C. KOZLOWSKI
Eugene C. ("Gene") Kozlowski passed away peacefully in his sleep on February 13, 2025, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Born in Sioux City, Iowa, on December 20, 1930, Gene moved to Long Beach, California, in his teenage years. He excelled academically, graduating as Salutatorian from Long Beach Polytechnic...

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Earnestine Howell

2025

Earnestine Lavoris Dotson Howell was born to James Earnest Dotson and Cleo Underwood in Rochester, Texas in 1934. She was the oldest of ten children growing up in Idalou, Texas and married Bobby C. Howell in 1953 they were married for 27 years. The U.S. Air Force sent them to Indian Springs, Nevada in 1954. She had...

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Harold Johnson

1933 - 2025

Harold Verner Johnson was called home by the Lord on February 26, 2025. He is survived by Irene, his wife of 61 years, three children, 5 grand children, 4 great grand children and a host of additional loving family members. His celebration of life will be held on April 12th, 11:00am at Holy Spirit Lutheran Church in...

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DR. LEE RICKLES TILMAN

1939 - 2025

DR. LEE RICKLES (RICK) TILMAN
It is with great sadness that the family of Dr. Rick Tilman announces his passing on February 27, 2025, in his adopted hometown of Flagstaff, Arizona. He was 86 years old and lived a full and accomplished life.
Born on February 17, 1939, in Las Vegas, Nevada, to Lee and Noma Tilman,...

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Dena Williams

1933 - 2025

DENA (SACKAS) WILLIAMS
SEPT. 15, 1933 - MARCH 2, 2025
Dena (Sackas) Williams was born in Las Vegas, Nevada to George Sackas and Efthalia "Lea" (Anast) Sackas. Both Dena's Father and Mother immigrated from Greece. Dena graduated from Las Vegas High School in 1951, and is remembered fondly by all who knew her. Dena...

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Leila Knotts

1942 - 2025

Leila Knotts, 82, of Las Vegas, Nevada died March 10,2025 in her home with family. Leila was born on June 2,1942 to Joseph and Anna Bieker of Hays, Kansas. In 1967, Leila married Edwin R. Knotts Jr. in Denver, Colorado. They raised two children, Edwin III and Andrew, before moving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1991.Leila...

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Richard Willard

1945 - 2025

Rick Lynn Willard, age 79, of Vancouver, WA, passed away suddenly on February 24, 2025. Rick was a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, Godfather, and friend, known for his kind heart and gentle spirit. He touched the lives of many with his generosity and warm demeanor.

Rick was a true entrepreneur at...

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Louise Kempf

1936 - 2025

Louise McMillan Kempf, aged 88, of Henderson, Nevada, died March 2, 2025 of natural causes.

Louise was born in 1936 in McCloud, California, to Gene and William McMillan. Her father died when she was 3 and she moved to Whittier, California, with her mother, sister, Gene, and brother, Bill. She graduated with...

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Mr. Philip Rogers

1934 - 2025

PHILIP ROGERS

Born and raised in Southern California, he was a much-loved, kind and generous man with integrity, a ready smile and a helping hand. He died at 90 years of age at home on February 27th.

In his career, Phil was a child and young actor under contract to 20th Century Fox, president of a film production...

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Hermon Walker

Hermon B. Walker passed away on February 20, 2025 in Laughlin, Nevada, at the age of 90.

Herm was born October 21, 1934, at Joseph's hospital in Deadwood, South Dakota, to Harold J. and Mary E. (Hughes) Walker. He attended school in Sturgis, South Dakota, graduating in 1952. He attained his law degree as a Delta...

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DOUG FRED SIMMONS

1937 - 2025

DOUG FRED SIMMONS
Doug Fred Simmons passed away on January 18th, 2025 at age 87, in Las Vegas, Nevada. He was a veteran in the Air Force and worked as a Train Conductor for the Ramada Express of Laughlin, Nevada. He will be laid to rest (privately) next to his mother, Elsa, sister Josephine, and love of his life,...

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David Giles

1945 - 2025

The family of Dave Giles of Las Vegas, Nevada, is sad to announce he has passed away at the age of 79 years.

He will be lovingly remembered and forever missed by his wife of 30 years, Sue Roberts Giles; daughters Jill Giles-Saenz (Matthew Saenz) and Tracy Giles; grandchildren Cade Saenz and Maddie Hillgruber; niece...

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George Shiroky

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of George W. Shiroky, who left this world on February 10, 2025, at the age of 88. He was surrounded by love, family, and the warmth of cherished memories as he took his final journey.

Born in Russell, Kansas, George was the son of Charles Sr. and Iva I. Shiroky. He was...

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Gisela Souza

1975 - 2025

GISELA MK 'KAYKAY' SOUZA
Born on September 27, 1975, died on Monday, January 20, 2025, of Stage 4 Uterus Cancer. A Celebration of Life was held on February 15, 2025, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Survived by Father, George R. Souza Jr; Son, Austin Souza; Daughter, Azalia Souza; sister, Georgina...

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SHASTA BULMER

1975 - 2025

SHASTA BULMER
It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Shasta Bulmer on February 14, 2025, at the too young age of forty-six. Shasta was born on May 1, 1978, in Boise, Idaho to Michael and Cindy Bulmer of Meridian, Idaho. She grew up practically living in the Tax and Accounting...

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Steve Radley

1946 - 2025

STEVE RADLEY
Steve Radley, 78, of Henderson, Nevada, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2025, after a lengthy illness, surrounded by his family. Steve was born in Kadoka, South Dakota, to Louis and Meta Radley. He attended Basic High School and shortly thereafter enlisted in the Marine Corps. After his time in...

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LARRY M. FORD

1943 - 2025

LARRY M. FORD
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Larry M. Ford on February 25, 2025. He passed peacefully at home, surrounded by the love of his family.
Larry was born on November 15, 1943, in Toronto, Canada. Throughout his life, he exemplified dedication, kindness, and an unwavering commitment to his...

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CHRISTINE MERLUZZI

1933 - 2025

CHRISTINE MERLUZZI
Christine Merluzzi, of Las Vegas, passed peacefully of natural causes on Saturday, February 15, 2025. She was born July 21, 1933, to Harold and Marie Brunk in Anderson, Indiana. Christine was a loving wife to her husband, Armond J. Merluzzi, who passed away in 2016, and mother, grandmother, and...

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DONNA LEE M .UPSHAW

1936 - 2025

DONNA LEE M. UPSHAW
Donna Lee M. Upshaw, age 89, of Las Vegas, Nevada passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025.
Donna Lee (Punky) was born February 3, 1936, in Norton, Kansas to Ralph J. and Nell Stowers. She worked as a file clerk for Farmers Insurance Co. Prior to becoming a Homemaker. Donna Lee loved taking...

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JEANELLE CECILIA RUIZ GHERTNER

1971 - 2025

JEANELLE CECILIA RUIZ GHERTNER
Jeanelle Cecilia Ruiz Ghertner, age 54, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 1, 2025, in Henderson, NV following a seven-year battle with cancer and congestive heart failure.
Jeanelle was born on January 7, 1971, in Reno, NV to Salvador and Doris (Dulgar) Ruiz. Jeanelle was...

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