Obituaries for March 5, 2002

Tuesday, March 5, 2002 | 9:50 a.m.

Robert Lee Ahlstrom

Robert Lee Ahlstrom, 55, of Las Vegas died Sunday in a local hospital. He was born May 11, 1946, in Detroit. A resident for three years, he was an employee of General Dynamics for 29 years.

He is survived by his wife, Virginia; three sons, Terry Ahlstrom of Michigan and Thomas Ahlstrom and Christopher Ahlstrom, both of Las Vegas; and one sister, Denise Ahlstrom of Las Vegas.

A memorial service will be 10 a.m. Wednesday in Nevada Funeral Service, 2983 Fremont St.

Anthony Brogna

Anthony Brogna, 52, of Las Vegas died Friday in a local hospital. He was born Nov. 5, 1949, in Italy. A resident for four years, he was a construction worker and a member of the Operating Engineers Union.

He is survived by his wife, Ada; three daughters, Nina Brogna, Julie McWilliams and Patricia Brogna, all of Las Vegas; and one brother, Salvatore Brogna.

Visitation will continue until 8 p.m. today in Palm Mortuary, 7400 W. Cheyenne Ave. Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday in St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 1811 Pueblo Vista Drive, followed by burial in Palm Memorial Park Northwest.

Susie Mae Curlee

Susie Mae Curlee, 90, of Las Vegas died Sunday in a local hospital. She was born Nov. 9, 1911, in Texas. A resident for two years, she was a cashier.

She is survived by two daughters, Helen Kahanek and Marlene Curlee; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Services will be held in Texas. Desert Memorial Cremation and Burial Society, 1111 Las Vegas Blvd. North, handled arrangements.

Ernest Denley Jr.

Ernest Denley Jr., 84, of Henderson died Saturday in a local care center. He was born Nov. 23, 1917, in Carmichael, Miss. A resident for 63 years, he was a retired operations manager for an armored transport company, World War II Marines Corps veteran, ranger on the Hoover Dam project, deputy of the old Las Vegas Police Department and a 12-year Boy Scout leader.

He is survived by two sons, Michael and Patrick, both of Henderson; two brothers, Neal and Frank, both of Texas; and two sisters, Emma Jean Seligman of Chambersburg, Pa., and Rae Dean Pollard of Greenville, Miss.

A memorial service will be 5 p.m. Wednesday in Palm Mortuary, 7600 S. Eastern Ave.

Romeo D. Esteban

Romeo D. Esteban, 50, of Las Vegas died Saturday in Las Vegas. He was born May 5, 1951, in the Philippines. A resident for four years, he was a security office.

He is survived by his wife, Minda; one son, Rimmon Esteban, and two daughters, Rinnah Esteban and Rizzah Esteban, all of Las Vegas; his mother, Nemesia Esteban, and four brothers, Alberto Esteban Jr., Edward Esteban, Ledio Esteban and Donald Esteban, all of the Philippines; and two sisters, Elvi Castro of the Philippines and Nida Gevais of New Jersey.

Visitation is scheduled 3-7 p.m. Thursday in Bunkers Mortuary, 925 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Services will be 10 a.m. Friday in St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 315 Casino Center Blvd., followed by burial in Eden Vale Memorial Park.

Margaret Ann Foltz

Margaret Ann Foltz, 67, of Las Vegas died Thursday in a local hospital. She was born April 14, 1934, in Ashland, Ky. A resident for 40 years, she was a construction office manager, past president of the Clark County PTA, former Clark County Mother of the Year and was a retired Clark County School District employee .

She is survived by two sons, Michael Foltz and Gerald Foltz; two daughters, Patricia Barron and Pamela Gunter; her mother, Lorraine Slusher; one brother, Roger Tapscott; four sisters, Carolyn Angel, Linda Wells, Libby Maynard and Betty Lou Combs; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Desert Memorial Cremation and Burial Society, 1111 Las Vegas Blvd. North, handled arrangements.

Louis Fragassi Jr.

Louis Fragassi Jr., 60, of Las Vegas died Saturday in a local care center. He was born Dec. 17, 1941, in Milwaukee. A resident for 38 years, he was a dealer and an Army veteran.

He is survived by one daughter, Gina Fragassi of Henderson; his mother, Mary Fragassi of Milwaukee; and two brothers, Andy Fragassi of Santa Ana, Calif., and Geno Fragassi of Milwaukee.

A memorial service will be 1 p.m. Wednesday in St. Viator Catholic Church, 2461 E. Flamingo Road.

The family suggests donations to the American Lung Association, 3375 Glen Ave., No. 7, Las Vegas, NV 89121, or American Cancer Society, 1325 E. Harmon Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89119.

Elaine Rodelle Garofalo

Elaine Rodelle Garofalo, 65, of Las Vegas died Feb. 18 in Las Vegas. Born July 28, 1936, in Canada, she was an office worker.

Burial will be in Toronto. Hites Funeral Services, 438 W. Sunset Road, Henderson, handled arrangements.

Gene F. Gatzke

Gene F. Gatzke, 76, of Boulder City died Saturday in a local hospital. He was born Jan. 16, 1926, in Stillwater, Minn. A resident for 50 years, he was a retired motor boat operator, World War II Navy veteran, a member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary and American Legion, and a recipient of the Meritorious Service Award.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Nadyne; two daughters, Jeanne Woodward of Las Vegas and Janie Jo Smith of Boulder City; one sister, Betty Underhill of Stillwater, Minn.; one brother, Phillip Gatzke of San Diego; and two grandchildren.

A memorial service will be 2 p.m. Friday in Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Palm Mortuary, 800 S. Boulder Highway, Henderson, is handling arrangements.

The family suggests contributions to the donor's favorite charity in the name of the deceased.

Verlyce A. Gearhart

Verlyce A. Gearhart, 64, of Las Vegas died Sunday in a local hospital. She was born April 13, 1937, in Rush City, Minn. A resident for 25 years, she was a change girl.

She is survived by her husband, Gene; one son, Ronald Gearhart of Las Vegas; two daughters, Robin Stamper of Las Vegas and Rochelle Oschner of Portland, Ore.; one brother, Leonard Lindstrom of Lubbuck, Texas; one sister, Lorraine Lindholm of Mesa, Ariz.; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be 2 p.m. Thursday in Affordable Cremation and Burial Service, 2457 N. Decatur Blvd.

Angeline Clara Graf

Angeline Clara Graf, 79, of Las Vegas died Sunday in a local care center. She was born Sept. 26, 1922, in Oak Park, Ill. A resident for 25 years, she was a homemaker.

She is survived by her husband, Bill; two daughters, Sharon Graf and Angeline Stange, both of Las Vegas; one son, the Rev. William Graf of Folsom, Calif.; one brother, James Regan of St. Petersburg, Fla.; and two grandchildren.

Visitation is scheduled 3-7 p.m. Wednesday in Palm Mortuary, 7600 S. Eastern Ave. Services will be 11 a.m. Thursday in Reformation Lutheran Church, 580 E. St. Louis Ave., followed by burial in Palm Valley View Memorial Park.

The family suggests donations to Reformation Lutheran Church, 580 E. St. Louis Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89104.

Stanley Olaf Haave

Stanley Olaf Haave, 78, of Las Vegas died Wednesday in a local care center. He was born Feb. 13, 1924, in Pilot Mound, Iowa. A resident for 17 years, he was a retired Air Force veteran.

He is survived by his wife, Mary; two sons, Stanley and Christopher; two daughters, Kristin Brand and Suzanne Reece; two sisters, Vina and Elida; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Desert Memorial Cremation and Burial Society, 1111 Las Vegas Blvd. North, handled arrangements.

Kenneth Kubitz

Kenneth Kubitz, 67, of Pahrump died Wednesday. He was born Sept. 12, 1934, in Chicago. A resident for five years, he was an employee of ABC and an Army veteran.

He is survived by his wife, Gail; two daughters, Lynn Kubitz of Phoenix and Sheila Kubitz of Pahrump; one son, Craig Kubitz of California; one sister, Roberta Kulesza of Chicago; and four grandchildren.

Visitation is scheduled noon until 2 p.m services Saturday in Pahrump Family Mortuary, 5441 S. Vicki Ann Road, Pahrump.

Wilma Rosearena 'Rena' Leopard

Wilma Rosearena "Rena" Leopard, 73, of Las Vegas died Wednesday in Las Vegas. She was born June 29, 1928, in California. A resident for six years, she was a restaurant owner.

She is survived by her husband, Claude; five daughters, Jeannie Drumm, Barbara Barnes, Robin Peacock, Lauri Dwyer and Cathy Adams; three sisters, Lynn, Sarah and Glona; seven grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be 2 p.m. Friday in the Las Vegas Club. Desert Memorial Cremation and Burial Society, 1111 Las Vegas Blvd. North, is handling arrangements.

The family suggests donations to the Nathan Adelson Hospice, 4141 S. Swenson St., Las Vegas, NV 89119.

Laura Lucero

Laura Lucero, 86, of Henderson died Friday in a local hospital. She was born Dec. 24, 1918, in Grand Junction, Colo. A resident for 35 years, she was a homemaker.

She is survived by one son, Daniel of Henderson; five grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and 11 great-great-grandchildren.

Visitation is scheduled one hour prior to 2 p.m. services Wednesday in Palm Mortuary, 800 S. Boulder Highway, Henderson, followed by burial in Palm Memorial Park, Henderson.

Joseph J. Meier

Joseph J. Meier, 88, of Las Vegas died Friday in Las Vegas. He was born April 23, 1914, in N.J. A resident for 39 years, he was a postal clerk and an Army veteran.

He is survived by his wife, Dolores; one daughter, JoAnn Meier; one brother, Benjamin Meier; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday in Holy Family Catholic Church, 4490 Mountain Vista St.

Gertrude Mueller

Gertrude Mueller, 83, of Las Vegas died Feb. 14 in a local care center. She was born Sept. 12, 1918, in Indianapolis. A resident for 54 years, she was a retired Desert Inn waitress.

Visitation is scheduled one hour prior to 10 a.m. services Wednesday in Palm Mortuary, 1325 N. Main St., followed by burial in Palm Memorial Park.

Hazel Juanita Nash

Hazel Juanita Nash, 80, of Henderson died Monday in Henderson. She was born Jan. 4, 1922, in Marshall, Texas. A resident for 15 years, she was a beautician.

She is survived by one son, Don Nash of Las Vegas; one brother, Peter Payne of Texas; three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Friday in Woodlawn Cemetery. Bunkers Mortuary, 925 Las Vegas Blvd. North, handled arrangements.

Bee H. Perkins

Bee H. Perkins, 87, of Boulder City died Saturday in Boulder City. She was born Dec. 20, 1914, in Salina, Utah. A resident for 58 years, she was a homemaker.

She is survived by her husband, Edward; four daughters, Kerry Safford of San Diego, Jeanie Dean of Universal City, Texas, Cyndy Easley of Seattle and Christina Brown of Show Low, Ariz.; three sons, Reynold Perkins of Arlington, Texas, Douglas Perkins of Prescott, Ariz., and Zelma Halladay of Salt Lake City; nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Visitation is scheduled 6 p.m. Wednesday in St. Andrew Catholic Church, 1399 San Felipe Drive, Boulder City.

Mass will be celebrated 10 a.m. Thursday in St. Andrew Catholic Church, followed by burial in the Boulder City Cemetery. Palm Mortuary, 800 S. Boulder Highway, Henderson, is handling arrangements.

Sandra Leah Spinella

Sandra Leah Spinella, 71, of Henderson died Monday in Henderson. She was born Jan. 30, 1931, in New York. A resident for 15 years, she was a financial consultant.

She is survived by her husband, Joseph; one son, Frank; and four daughters, Hettie, Sheila, Lucy and Stephanie.

A memorial service will be 10 a.m. Wednesday in the Santa Maria Room at Sunset Station. Desert Memorial Cremation and Burial Society, 1111 Las Vegas Blvd. North, is handling arrangements.

Stella Waldon

Stella Waldon, 80, of Pahrump died Saturday in Pahrump. Born April 23, 1921, in Illinois, she was a resident for 20 years.

She is survived by her husband, Raymond; two sons, Ronald Waldon of Tennessee and Marion Waldon of Pahrump; one daughter, Shirley Karna of Pahrump; nine grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

Visitation is scheduled 4-8 p.m. Wednesday in Pahrump Family Mortuary, 5441 S. Vicki Ann Road, Pahrump. Services will be 10 a.m. Thursday in Pahrump Family Mortuary.

Clara "Mary" Wiles

Clara "Mary" Wiles, 91, of Las Vegas died Sunday in a local care center. She was born May 30, 1910, in Buffalo, N.Y. A resident for 23 years, she was a homemaker.

She is survived by one daughter, Felicia Oliver of Las Vegas; six grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

Visitation is scheduled 4-7 p.m. Wednesday in Palm Mortuary, 1600 S. Jones Blvd. Services will be 10 a.m. Thursday in St. Joseph, Husband of Mary Catholic Church, 7260 W. Sahara Ave.

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