Obituaries

Loving husband and father, James Francis Rugaard, 46, of Las Vegas, passed away on May 6, 2026.
He was born to Ricci and Kristine Rugaard on June 25, 1979, in Southern California, and had been a resident of Las Vegas for 34 years.
James is survived by his wife, Stormy Rugaard, and his sons, Zzyzx Lands and Rennick...

Stephen A. Smith, 73 passed peacefully at home on May 16, 2026, in Boulder City, NV. He was born on July 28, 1952 to William A. Smith & Virginia Maier Smith. Stephen grew up in Las Vegas, attending Crestwood Elementary, John C. Fremont Middle School and Las Vegas High School, where the many friendships he formed...

Ana Rosa Wood
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Ana Rosa Wood (76) on May 8, 2026.

Born in Havana, Cuba on November 13, 1949, Ana came to the United States in 1961 during Castro's regime at 11 years old, accompanied by her grandmother and 6-year-old sister. She lived with her maternal aunt and...

Joyce L. Woodhouse
1944 - 2026
Joyce Laraine Woodhouse, beloved educator, three-term State Senator, and tireless advocate for the children, families, and schools of Nevada, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at the age of 82. She leaves behind a legacy measured by the generations of Nevadans whose lives she...

With all the love in our hearts, we announce the passing of Rita Marie Druzbik on April 29th, 2026 at the age of 90. She passed of natural causes one day before her 71st wedding anniversary to her beloved husband Matthew J Druzbik who will miss her dearly. Rita will also be dearly missed by her sons Matthew, James,...

It is with deep sadness and much love that we announce the passing of Anthony Marion Earl, who departed this life peacefully at home on May 13, 2026, at the age of 88.

Anthony was born to Marion and Lucille Earl on June 17, 1937 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The oldest of two children, he was raised in Las Vegas and...

SUSAN MARQUARDT
Today, we honor our mom with love and gratitude as we remember the beautiful life she lived and the countless lives she touched. Suzie had a special gift for connecting with people, forming friendships wherever she went and leaving a lasting impression on everyone she met. She embraced every chapter...

The hurricane-strength forces that made Bruce Federwisch who he was for all his life have become silent. It is with great sadness we announce Bruce Harold Federwisch, 73, of Las Vegas, NV, died peacefully May 16, 2026 at home surrounded by family. He fought cancer for the past 6 years.

Born November 8, 1952, in...

Mary Mason Carhart, 71, passed away this past January. She was born in Germany to Helga and John Mason, a retired Army Command Sergeant Major. An Army brat through and through, she grew up moving throughout Europe and the United States. She was a bit of a tomboy, wearing jeans under her dress so she could get in the...

DR RUBY LEE DUNCAN
Dr. Ruby Lee Duncan was a pioneering humanitarian, activist, and community leader whose unwavering advocacy transformed the lives of countless families throughout Las Vegas and beyond. Born in Tallulah, LA, Ruby overcame extraordinary hardship to become a nationally respected voice for welfare...

Martha "Marti" J. Ashcraft, born April 28, 1954, to Audice and Kathleen Dye Ashcraft, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2026. She is survived by her husband, Don Cramer.

A Las Vegas resident since 1968, Marti was a graduate of Ed W. Clark High School. She went on to earn her undergraduate degree from Pomona...