Obituaries

MIKE CUTLER
02/17/1932 - 01/05/2026
Mike cutler age 93
passed away
1/5/2026

Survived by his loving family

PATRICIA RUTH COLEY
Patricia Ruth Coley, 83, of Las Vegas, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2025, at home while on hospice care. Patricia was born on February 24, 1942, and made Nevada her home in 1956. During the 1950s, she volunteered for several years in the defense of North America as a member of the...

Helen Mary McLeod, at the age of 104, passed away of natural causes on January 15, 2026 in Henderson, NV. Helen was born on May 24, 1921, in the historic mining town of Goldfield, Nevada. In 1938, she married her love, Daniel McLeod. One of her favorite stories are when she and Daniel decided to elope in the nearby...

MARYANN MILDRED WOOLBRIGHT
MaryAnn Mildred Woolbright, 88, passed away peacefully at home on January 10, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones.
Born in Michigan in 1937, MaryAnn later moved to Las Vegas, where she built a life devoted to faith and family.
She was married for 49 years to her beloved husband, Don L....

David Allen Schwartz, age 76, died on Friday, January 9, 2026, in Bellingham, WA.
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Sandra (Sandy) Lea Garrett, a native of Las Vegas, went to be with her Lord and Savior on September 18th, 2025. She was 78.
Sandy was born on October 23, 1946 to Jess E. and Mary E. Meyers. She went to school in Las Vegas, and had a very good group of friends that she grew up and stayed in contact with. Sandy was...

Shirley Tefs, age 91, passed away on October 29, 2025, in Las Vegas, Nevada. She was born on September 7, 1934, in Chicago, Illinois, to Leo and Esther Eagleton, who preceded her in death.
Shirley was devoted to her beloved husband, Charles Tefs, the love of her life, who predeceased her. She was also preceded in...

MaryAnn Brady, age 89, passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2025, with her children at her side as she returned to the loving arms of God.

MaryAnn Brady was born in Northeastern Pennsylvania in 1936, to James and Mary Grady. From an early age she learned that education was the cornerstone to success, so following...

MARION CLAIRE LAMB
Marion Claire Lamb, 68, passed away on December 25, 2025, in her son's home in Las Vegas, Nevada, surrounded by the people she loved most. She left this world wrapped in family, love, and matching pajamas—a cherished holiday tradition she adored and a moment that reflected her deep love for...

Forrest Darby passed away peacefully at home on December 12, 2025 at the age of 82. Forrest was best known in Las Vegas as a lifelong advocate for labor, the environment, and other liberal causes, and as a grassroots political organizer for democratic candidates - but he also lived a storied life and was deeply...

JOSEPHINE FRANCES LILLEY
Josephine Frances Lilley, fondly known as Jo to her friends and family, was a beacon of light and love to all who had the privilege of knowing her. Born on October 31, 1936, in Maspeth, New York, to loving Polish immigrants Zygmunt Kasprzycki and Stephania Gardaszka, Jo embodied the American...

Henderson, NV - Dr. Bruce Janoff of Sun City, Anthem, passed away on December 29, 2025, at age 84. Bruce was born in Charleroi, Pennsylvania, south of Pittsburgh. He graduated from Washington and Jefferson College and went on to earn a Ph.D. in English literature at Ohio University.

Beginning in 1972, Bruce taught...

Tanner was known for his sharp wit, unforgettable sarcasm, and deeply thoughtful nature. Tanner had a gift for making others feel seen, heard, and loved.
He cherished Halloween, films, haunted houses, and found joy in sharing laughter, inside jokes, and memories with those closest to him. Tanner carried his...

Robin E. Wilson, passed away at the age of 69.
An adventurer at heart, Robin lived a vibrant, music-filled life that touched many. His life's journey took him from Mexico City to Hong Kong, yet it was his time spent surfing the Hawaiian waves that he truly Cherished.
Robin's career took him to Las Vegas, NV, where...

GWENDOLYN LAVONNE KNIGHTON
Gwendolyn LaVonne Knighton ("Gwen"), a woman deeply loved by many, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2025, at the age of 95. Gwen was born on February 22, 1930, in Minneapolis, MN, to Norwegian parents. As a teenager, she moved to Washington to be closer to her father. On February 3,...

Cheryl Kay Hartle, 77, passed away December 8, 2025. She was born June 14, 1948, in Wahiawa, Oahu, Hawaii to Paul and Clarice Huber. She graduated from Rancho High School in 1966 and attended business school which led to her becoming a legal secretary for the DA's office, Judge Legakes and for over 35 years for Jim...

William Arthur "Bill" Newman, a Vallejo, CA native, passed away peacefully at his home in Sun City West, Arizona. Bill earned BA and MBA degrees from the University of Nevada, Reno, and later a Ph.D. from Canterbury University in New Zealand. Subsequently, he taught at UNR, UNLV—where he was a Tenured...

Kevin Mathew Buckley was born in Los Angeles on September 21, 1954, number four of Bobbie and Bob's nine. We all lost Kevin on December 26, 2025. Kevin spent his childhood in Malibu and Pacific Palisades before Bob moved the family to Las Vegas in 1968. Kevin graduated from Bishop Gorman High School in 1972. ...

Elizabeth Ann Newburn passed away at the age of 89 on Sunday, December 14, 2025. Elizabeth had been a resident of Las Vegas since 1971 and lived in the Summerlin area at the time of her death.
Born in 1936 in Colorado Springs, Colorado to her parents George and Claudine, Elizabeth was the youngest of two girls. Her...

James Bullard Rydell was born in 1955 in Evanston, IL and passed on December 7, 2025 at
Legacy House in Las Vegas, NV. He was the second child of Barbara and William Rydell, Jr,
following brother Will, III by just 20 months. In his younger years, he lived with his family in Illinois, Vermont, and California. Younger...

JOHN EUGENE HUMPHREY
John Eugene Humphrey was born in Colorado Springs, CO, an only (and spoiled) child to Jesse Humphrey and Pearl Hopkinson Humphrey. At age 16, he went to work for Betts Motors, eventually the Mercedes dealership, and on New Years Eve, at age 21, he became a police officer for Colorado Springs...

Christopher Kurt Tormoen's earthly life ended with his wife Dolly by his side on December 22, 2025, after a very short illness. Chris and Dolly met in Las Vegas on Thanksgiving in 1985 and married there in 1986. They returned to deepen their roots in the city a few times, most recently in 2020. Chris and Dolly...

Rita Marie Wangler passed away peacefully at home December 14, 2025. On December 13, 2025, Rita was surrounded and comforted by family and loved ones and shared many toasts and laughter. Christmas was her favorite holiday and she loved having everyone over. Rita loved her lake days. Most of all she loved her...

Elizabeth "Liz" Reeder, 76, of Las Vegas, Nevada died of cancer on November 17, 2025.

Liz was born in Sacramento, California to Eugene Kamrar and Patricia Ann (Rhodes) Kamrar. She played piano as a child and grew up in a rural area near Roseville where her parents raised almond trees. She walked a lengthy...

RONALD KACIR
Aug. 27, 1946 - Oct. 10, 2025
Ronald Kacir, 79, passed away on October 10, 2025, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Born on August 27, 1946, in Gary, Indiana, he was the youngest of five children born to John Francis Kacir and Anna Ogrodny.
Ronald's early education included St. Joseph the Worker and Lew Wallace...

Margaret Tanner "Peggy", a woman loved by so many passed away during the wee hours of Friday, December 12th, 2025. Born on June 27th, 1931, in Buffalo NY, Peggy had a beautiful, vast road ahead of her. At 12yrs old, Peggy and her family (Barry & Marge Lydon (Father & Mother), James, Edward, & Neil (Brothers)) made...

SEAN PATRICK O'CONNOR
Oct. 16, 1979 – Dec. 4, 2025
Sean Patrick O'Connor, 46, passed away unexpectedly, leaving behind a family and community who loved him beyond measure. Sean was a devoted husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend whose presence brought laughter, light, and warmth to every room he...

LAWRENCE PARMER
On May 13th, 2025, the world lost a little bit of its sparkle with the passing of Larry Parmer. After two victories against cancer, he lost the third battle and passed away peacefully at home in Las Vegas.

Larry was born on April 9, 1950, in Amarillo, TX to Lawrence and Violet Mae Parmer. An avid...

Vickie Bennett, 73, of Las Vegas Nevada, passed November 27, 2025 at Mountain View Hospital. Beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, friend and neighbor, she leaves a legacy of generosity and compassion.
Born Vickie Lynn Beller on May 7, 1952 to Helen and Charles Beller in Galveston, Texas. She is survived by her...

LEN BILLICH
Len Billich passed away on November 29, 2025. Born on March 1, 1943,
and raised in Chicago, Illinois, Len was the son of Michael and Rose Billich. He graduated from Mendel Catholic High School in 1961.
In 1964, Len married the love of his life, Judy Kasalo. They met as teenagers and shared more than 60...

DONALD BALTZ
Donald, a long-time resident of Las Vegas, Nevada, passed away on November 27, 2025, at the age of 84. Donald, the eldest of three children, was born in Chicago, Illinois on Sep 8, 1941, son of Walter F. and Dorothy L. Baltz (Carlson). Donald graduated from St Patrick High School in 1959, John Carroll...

LARRY LEON GILMORE
Larry Leon Gilmore, age 73, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2025, in Las Vegas, Nevada. He was born on December 16, 1951, in Las Vegas to his loving parents, Elbert Leon Gilmore and Valeria Gilmore. A devoted father, partner, and friend, Larry is survived by his sons, Larry Leon Gilmore Jr....

Jack Anderson, born June 27, 1940, passed away at home in Cedar City, Utah on November 29. The son of Mable Carter Anderson and John Leonard Anderson, he grew up in Salinas, California. After graduating from Salinas High School, he joined a construction crew and built military housing in Hawaii, San Antonio, and...

VERA LOWE WATERS
(1927-2025)
It is with heartfelt sorrow that we announce the passing of Vera Lowe Waters, a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother.
Vera passed away peacefully on November 30, 2025 at the age of 98. She was born on October 19, 1927 in Parowan, Utah to Ernest...

The Paragon Premier team is saddened to announce the sudden death of our Broker, Cheryl Davis on December 7th. Expert real estate extraordinaire Cheryl Davis is a longtime Las Vegas resident known for being enthusiastic and charming. Beginning her real estate career in Los Angeles during the mid-'80s Cheryl paved...

It is with profound sadness to announce the passing of Patricia Ann Fee, known affectionately to all as Patty. Patty was a one of a kind beautiful and glamorous woman who bravely battled breast cancer. She was a true warrior in her fight against this cruel disease. A registered nurse throughout her adult life,...

Robert Stites Hartman Jr., beloved son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed peacefully on November 28, 2025, at the age of 90.

He was born on October 27, 1935, in Flint, Michigan to Robert Hartman Sr. and Hazel Hartman. As a young man of 17 years old, he made his way from Flint,...

MARILYN ATKINS
Marilyn Atkins, passed away after a battle with dementia on November 26, 2025 in Henderson, Nevada. She was 91 years old.
She was born and grew up in Middle Village, Queens, New York raised by her paternal grandmother after losing her mother at age six. She spent summers with her grandmother, sister...

Sharon Kay Wilson Rothwell, 81, of Henderson, NV, passed away on Nov. 24, 2025. Born in Joplin, Missouri on Nov. 14, 1944 to Letha and Donald Wilson, Sharon grew up in Missouri, Idaho and New Mexico until the family settled in Henderson in 1952. She graduated from Basic High School in 1962 and attended the...

GARY WALTER LAIR
Gary W. Lair was born November 19, 1946, passed away at the age of 79 on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 in Las Vegas, NV. Gary spent more than 40 years in the casino gaming industry in Las Vegas. The love of his life was his wife Peggy. They were married more than 46 years. His other great love was...

Wendy Ann Jones, a devoted wife, loving mother, and tireless servant to her community, passed away peacefully on 05 November 2025 surrounded by the love of her family.

Born on October 10th 1959 in Detroit Michigan she dedicated more than 10 years of her life to the Clark County School District, where her hard work...

Gary William Cook, lovingly known as Pops and Popsie, passed away peacefully on September 27th at the age of 79. Born in Los Angeles, California on August 16, 1946, Gary spent his early years in Pomona before eventually making Orange County, California his home. Later in life, he split his time between Las Vegas and...

Wesley Ervin Sterner was called home to heaven on November 2, 2025.
Wesley Ervin Sterner was born on September 6, 1948 in Norfolk, Nebraska. He was the son of Willis A. and Geraldene M. (Kilgore) Sterner. Wes graduated from Madison High School in 1966. He attended MilfordTechnical School, graduating with an...

MOLLY J. SWEAT
Molly J Sweat, 61, of Las Vegas passed away November 15, 2025 after battling ALS. She was born March 27, 1964 in Bend, OR. to Murl and Denice Wood. After graduating from Mountain View High in Bend she join the U.S. Air Force serving at Wurtsmith AFB, MI for 6 years and Elmendorf AFB, AK for 2 years...

MARGARET HIGHFIELD ILLIONS
June 16, 1932 – Oct. 13, 2025
Margaret passed away peacefully in her home with her beloved dog Casey and family. Margaret was a strong, smart, confident, woman who leaves a legacy of love with all who knew her.
Her parents entered America through Ellis Island from Scotland, landing in...

HELEN ROHRMOSER KNOLLMUELLER HOLLAND
Helen Rohrmoser Knollmueller Holland, 103, passed into heaven's embrace in the early morning of November 21, 2025, in Las Vegas, Nevada, holding the hand of her daughter and dearest friend, Josephine, and surrounded by loving family.
Helen was born October 25, 1922, in Salt Lake...

CHARLES D HOPPER (DEE)
Charles D Hopper passed away suddenly on Friday Nov 14, 2025, Las Vegas, NV. D was born in Denver, Colorado on October 16th, 1966. He was raised in Weatherford, Texas by his loving parents Charles and Marcelle (de Leleu) Hopper who both precede him in death. Charles is survived by his loving...

PEGGY JOYCE DIMICK (SKEENS)
Peggy Joyce "PJ" Dimick (Skeens) died November 10, 2025. She returned to her heavenly father peacefully surrounded by family. Peggy Joyce Skeens was born May 7, 1939, in Wise, Wise County, Virginia she was 86 years old at the time of her passing. Peggy was blessed by an enormous family...

JOSE A. ORTIZ
June 11, 1932 – Nov. 12, 2025
Jose (Joe) A. Ortiz was born June 11, 1932, in Nambe, New Mexico to Moises and Natividad Ortiz. They resided in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
After honorably serving 4 years in the Navy, Joe landed his first of many jobs in 1955, and later started his own company, National Pest...

Barbara Saunders (née Scheinbaum) born December 6, 1948, to Nathaniel and Frances (née Geist) Sheinbaum, passed away unexpectedly November 4, 2025, in hospice.
Born in Los Angeles and at two months old, Barbara's parents moved their family to Las Vegas which was a growing desert town in the early 50's. Barbara...

WARD LESLIE HAWKINS
Ward L. Hawkins 74, a Native-born Nevadan of Los Alamos, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2025. Ward was born on May 1, 1951, in Reno, Nevada, to Ralston Oliver and Romietta Ward Hawkins. He grew up in Las Vegas, Nevada, alongside his three brothers. It was also in Las Vegas that...

Celebration of Life for Virginia "Ginny" Stout It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Virginia "Ginny" Zimmer Stout, who left us unexpectedly on the 9th day of November, 2025, related to a brief illness.

Born on January 22, 1961, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to George and Laetitia Zimmer, Ginny filled...

C. "Lee" McDonald, age 75, passed away November 12, 2025, at his home in Boulder City, Nevada
with family at his side. He was born December 21, 1949, in Denver, Colorado to Eileen and
Charles Bender. At age 12, Ross McDonald joined the family as Lee's loving stepfather. Lee married Linda (Jasmer) McDonald on March...

It is with deep sadness that the family of Brittney Nicole Gilbert announces her tragic passing on September 24,2025, in Las Vegas, at the age of 42. Born in Las Vegas April 2,1983 to Donald and Robin Gilbert, Brittney was a life-long resident of the city. She graduated from The Las Vegas Arts Academy in 2001. She...

DR. ROBERT MAXSON
As an educator, Dr. Robert Maxson used his charm, eternal optimism, and his intelligence to help guide to success not only students but all those around him. His personal magnetism was matched by his willingness to do the hard work, not just the fun work. It was often said of him that he "did...

With tears of grief and joy, the Lea family shares the passing of our anchor, Franklin (Frank) Sherman Lea, on the morning of November 10, 2025. We mourn our loss, but share his joy at reuniting with his beloved wife, Loretta, who passed in 2020.
Frank was born in the city of Martinez, California on December 29,...

Battista Locatelli

Vegas legend, Opera-Singing Restaurateur, and the man who Outran Father time.

Dec 10-1931- October 31, 2025- Age 93
Battista Locatelli crossed his final finish line with family by his side in Parowan, Utah on October 31.
Battista lived a HUGE life unconstrained by his humble origin as the...

Gerald "Jerry" Lenihan, beloved husband, brother, father, and grandfather, passed away on Nov. 8, 2025, in Las Vegas. He was born to Dennis Edward Lenihan and Bernice Trinker on March 27, 1948, in Chicago. His family came from Ireland and Bohemia to Chicago in the 19th and early 20th centuries, and although he lived...

DANIEL S. VARVAR
Daniel S. Varvar, 77, of Henderson, NV passed away on October 21, 2025. He was born on June 26,1948 in Uniontown, Pa. His family moved to Akron, Ohio and later to New Cumberland, Pa. Dan graduated from Cedar Cliff High School in 1966.

He entered the Air Force in 1966 as an Avionics Instrument...

Barbara Robinson Costas, JD, a distinguished attorney, journalist, educator, and civic leader, passed away on November 5, 2025. A woman of extraordinary intellect, unwavering conviction, and unbreakable spirit, Barbara charted new paths in every community she served. She was an unorthodox thinker, a world traveler,...