Obituaries for Feb. 25, 2003

Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2003 | 8:57 a.m.

Robert Carlto Baker

Robert Carlto Baker, 56, of Las Vegas died Feb. 6 in a local hospital. He was born Jan. 6, 1947, in Illinois. A resident for eight years, he was a laborer for a printing firm and a Vietnam War Army veteran.

He is survived by three daughters, Cindy Johnson of Topeka, Ill., Amy Elizabeth Baker of Pekin, Ill., and Carla Marie Baker of Texas; his mother, Elizabeth H. Blakesley of Pahrump; two brothers, Allen Baker of McKenzie Bridge, Ore., and Phil Baker of Pekin; one sister, Gail Reynolds of Illinois; and three grandchildren.

Garden Memorial Funeral Home, 3600 W. Vegas Drive, is handling arrangements.

Richard L. Betke

Richard L. Betke, 78, of Henderson died Sunday in a local hospital. He was born Oct. 18, 1924, in Detroit. A resident for five years, he was a retired TRW industrial engineer in the aerospace industry, a Clark County School District substitute teacher and a World War II Air Force veteran.

He is survived by his wife, Carol; one stepdaughter, Kristine Hoder; four stepsons, Dennis Nuener, Glenn Nuener, Dr. Craig Nuener and Jeffrey Nuener, and one sister, Doris Schulz, all of Michigan; 15 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Burial will be in Palm Memorial Park, Henderson. Palm Mortuary, 800 S. Boulder Highway, Henderson, is handling arrangements.

The family suggests donations to the American Lung Association, 3375 Glen Ave., No. 7, Las Vegas, NV 89121, or the organization of the donor's choice.

Louis B. Casey

Louis B. Casey, 85, of Las Vegas died Sunday in a local hospital. He was born June 4, 1917, in Keota, Okla. A resident for 39 years, he was a retired schoolteacher, a World War II Navy veteran, a member of Senior Friends and the John Birch Society.

He is survived by his wife, Olive D.; and one brother, James Casey of Chula Vista, Calif.

Visitation is scheduled 10-11 a.m. Thursday in Palm Mortuary, 1325 N. Main St. Graveside services will follow at noon Thursday in Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Boulder City.

The Rev. Isiah Chester Sr.

The Rev. Isiah Chester Sr., 95, of Las Vegas died Monday in North Las Vegas. He was born Sept. 2, 1907, in Greenville, Miss. A resident for 58 years, he was a retired head janitor at Anderson Dairy and a member of the Masons.

He is survived by three sons, Larry Chester of Las Vegas, Isiah Chester Jr. of Chicago and Thomas Brown of St. Louis; one daughter, Doris Chester of Las Vegas; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

Visitation is scheduled 1-5 p.m. Thursday in Bunkers Mortuary, 925 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Services will be 1 p.m. Friday in Greater Carver Missionary Baptist Church, 1221 N. J St. Burial will follow in Eden Vale Memorial Park.

Eileen Judith Cohen

Eileen Judith Cohen, 72, of Las Vegas died Friday in Las Vegas. A resident for six years, she was born Aug. 15, 1930.

She is survived by two daughters, April Constanza of Las Vegas and Jackie Cohen of San Francisco; three sisters, Sondra Markim of New York City, Dorothy Sharlin of Highland Park, Ill., and Vivien Bronshvag of Kentfield, Calif.; and one granddaughter.

A memorial service will be 4 p.m. Sunday at Temple Beth Am, 9001 Hillpointe Road. Neptune Society of Nevada, 8570 Del Webb Blvd., is handling arrangements.

Samuel Elijah Cohen

Samuel Elijah Cohen, 37, of Las Vegas died Sunday in Las Vegas. He was born April 14, 1965, in Connecticut. A resident for many years, he was an electrician.

He is survived by his parents, Marlis and Hyman Cohen of New London, Conn.; and one brother, Bernard Cohen of Reno.

Burial will be in Connecticut. Hites Funeral Services, 438 W. Sunset Road, Henderson, is handling arrangements.

Michael T. Dades

Michael T. Dades, 74, of Las Vegas died Sunday in a local hospice. He was born Nov. 10, 1928, in Eastman, Ga. A resident for more than 50 years, he was a retired casino executive, a Navy pilot and World War II veteran.

He is survived by his wife, Karen; one brother, John Dades, and one sister, Mary Ann Jones, both of Las Vegas.

A memorial service will be 11 a.m. Friday in St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church, 1111 Michael Way. Palm Mortuary, 7400 W. Cheyenne Ave., is handling arrangements.

The family suggests contributions to the donor's favorite charity.

Milton Kenneth Deisch

Milton Kenneth Deisch, 69, of Las Vegas died Sunday in Las Vegas. He was born Feb. 23, 1934, in South Dakota. A resident for two years, he was a retired Korean War and Vietnam War Army veteran.

He is survived by one brother, the Rev. Ray Deisch of Gregory, S.D.

No local services are scheduled. Burial will be in South Dakota. Hites Funeral Services, 438 W. Sunset Road, Henderson, is handling arrangements.

Charles Patrick Eckford Jr.

Charles Patrick Eckford Jr., 33, of Las Vegas died Friday in Las Vegas. He was born Oct. 24, 1969, in California. A resident for five years, he was an installer in the telecommunications industry.

He is survived by his parents, Jeanette Ann and Charles Patrick Eckford Sr. of Hermosa Beach, Calif.

No local services are scheduled. Burial will be in California. Hites Funeral Services, 438 W. Sunset Road, Henderson, is handling arrangements.

Walter Edwards

Walter Edwards, 82, of Las Vegas died Jan. 29 in Las Vegas. He was born Feb. 24, 1920, in New York. A resident for many years, he was a retail salesman and World War II Coast Guard veteran.

He is survived by one brother, Joe Edwards of Connecticut.

Hites Funeral Services, 438 W. Sunset Road, Henderson, is handling arrangements.

Raymond D. Fitzgerald

Raymond D. Fitzgerald, 72, of Las Vegas died Sunday in Las Vegas. He was born Jan. 7, 1931, in Michigan. A resident for 40 years, he was a retired bartender and landscaper.

He is survived by his wife, Constance A.; three sons, Raymond D. Fitzgerald of Arizona, Steven F. Fitzgerald of Seattle and Paul E. Fitzgerald of Las Vegas; two daughters, Suzanne D. Hall of Las Vegas and Joann L. Serracino of Rye, Colo.; one brother, Donald Rapelje of Michigan; one sister, Sandra Rapelje of Connecticut; 14 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

Visitation is scheduled 11 a.m. until a 1 p.m. service Wednesday in Davis Paradise Valley Funeral Home, 6200 S. Eastern Ave. Burial will follow in Paradise Memorial Gardens.

Miguel 'Mike' Gamboa

Miguel "Mike" Gamboa, 74, of Las Vegas died Saturday in a local hospice. He was born Sept. 29, 1928, in Mesilla, N.M. A resident for 31 years, he was a retired county government investigator and a World War II Marine Corps veteran.

He is survived by his wife, Virginia; two sons, Steve and Jay, both of Las Vegas; one daughter, Gayla Ortega, and one stepdaughter, Debbie Sanchez, both of Las Cruces, N.M.; two brothers, Abran and Solomon, both of Las Vegas; 14 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

Visitation is scheduled 4-7 p.m. today with a 6 p.m. rosary in Palm Mortuary, 1600 S. Jones Blvd. Additional services will be 2:30 p.m. Wednesday in St. Joseph, Husband of Mary Catholic Church, 7260W. Sahara Ave. Burial will follow in Palm Valley View Memorial Park.

Fidel Manuel Guzman

Fidel Manuel Guzman, 73, of Las Vegas died Sunday in Las Vegas. He was born Nov. 17, 1929, in Havana. A resident for 41 years, he was a dealer.

He is survived by his wife, Lazara; two daughters, Mercy B. Guzman and Ann B. Morejon, both of Las Vegas; and three grandchildren.

Visitation will continue until 7 p.m. today in Bunkers Mortuary, 925 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Mass will be celebrated 11 a.m. Wednesday in St. Anne Catholic Church, 1901 S. Maryland Parkway. Burial will follow in Eden Vale Memorial Park.

Antonia Hernandez

Antonia Hernandez, 74, of Las Vegas died Saturday in a local hospital. She was born Oct. 17, 1928, in Mexico. A resident for seven years, she was a homemaker.

She is survived by two daughters, Guadalupe Saldana of Las Vegas and Yolanda Rodriguez of Vista, Calif.; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

Visitation is scheduled 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday in Palm Mortuary, 1600 S. Jones Blvd. Services will follow at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday in St. Christopher Catholic Church, 1840 N. Bruce St. Burial will follow in Palm Memorial Park, Northwest, 6701 N. Jones Blvd.

John Frederick Hobbs

John Frederick Hobbs, 74, of Las Vegas died Friday in Las Vegas. He was born Oct. 6, 1928, in Fleetwood, England. A resident for three months, he was a retired painter.

He is survived by his wife, Ailsa; two daughters, Angela Hobbs of Torrence, Calif., and Sandra Davick of Grover Beach, Calif.; two sisters, Maisie Youngman of Darlington, England, and Patricia Briggs of Fleetwood; and four grandchildren.

Neptune Society of Nevada, 8570 Del Webb Blvd., is handling private arrangements.

Gabriella Imbriani

Gabriella Imbriani, 86, of Henderson died Saturday in a local health care center. She was born Feb. 11, 1917, in Brooklyn, N.Y. A resident for six years, she was a homemaker.

She is survived by one daughter, Roseanne Scarlino of Staten Island, N.Y.; two sons, Joseph Imbriani Jr. of Boston and Jon Imbriani of Henderson; one sister, Phyllis Fiorito of Las Vegas; one brother, Ralph Avallone of Florida; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

Services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday in St. Peter Catholic Church, 204 S. Boulder Highway, Henderson. Palm Mortuary, 7600 S. Eastern Ave., is handling arrangements.

The family suggests donations to New Hope Hospice, 1055 E. Tropicana Ave., Suite 590, Las Vegas, NV 89119.

Thomas E. Jacoby

Thomas E. Jacoby, 60, of North Las Vegas died Sunday in a local hospital. He was born March 9, 1942, in Los Angeles. A resident for 30 years, he was a bar and restaurant manager and a Vietnam War Army veteran.

He is survived by his wife, Maureen A.; and one sister, Sharon Nunez of Glendora, Calif.

A memorial service will be 5 p.m. Thursday in Palm Mortuary, 7400 W. Cheyenne Ave. Burial will be private.

John E. Jensen

John E. Jensen, 79, of Las Vegas died Thursday in Las Vegas. He was born May 11, 1923, in Yermo, Calif. A resident for 13 years, he was a retired meter repairman with Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, retired from the Santa Fe Railroad and was as World War II Army veteran.

He is survived by one son, John C. Jensen, and one daughter, Mildred L. Hare, both of Victorville, Calif.; seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

Visitation is scheduled 3-7 p.m. Wednesday in Palm Mortuary, 7600 S. Eastern Ave. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Thursday in Palm Valley View Memorial Park.

The family suggests donations to the American Cancer Society, 1325 E. Harmon Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89119.

William J. Krokus

William J. Krokus, 70, of Henderson died Friday in Las Vegas. He was born Oct. 29, 1932, in Austin, Minn. A resident for 16 years, he was a retired grocery clerk.

He is survived by his wife, Bernice; two sons, Richard Krokus of Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif., and Steve Krokus of Ontario, Calif.; one stepdaughter, Pamela Hanson of Lyle, Minn.; one stepson, Gaylord Humphries of Groton, Conn.; two sisters, Kathryn Dennis of Austin, Minn., and Marilyn Wakefield of Anaheim Hills, Calif.; 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Visitation is scheduled one hour prior to a 2 p.m. service Wednesday in Palm Mortuary, 800 S. Boulder Highway, Henderson. Burial will follow in Palm Memorial Park, Henderson.

Joan Lothrop

Joan Lothrop, 71, of Henderson died Monday in a local care center. She was born May 25, 1931, in Danbury, Conn. A resident for seven years, she was a retired teacher.

She is survived by three sons, Matthew Baker and Mark Baker, both of Brentwood, Calif., and Reed Baker of Del Mar, Calif.

Visitation is scheduled 4-6 p.m. today in Palm Mortuary, 1600 S. Jones Blvd.

William T. Moran

William T. Moran, 76, of Las Vegas died Thursday in a local hospital. He was born Aug. 21, 1926, in Pennsylvania. A resident for 10 years, he was a retired railroad engineer, a Navy veteran and a past commander of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3474.

He is survived by his wife, Dorothy; two sons, Kevin of Houston and William Moran Jr.; two daughters, Cheryl Cuff of Moscow, Pa., and Margaret Aguilani of Gilbertsville, Pa.; and eight grandchildren.

A memorial service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday in Shrine of the Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, 55 E. Reno Ave. Desert Memorial Cremation and Burial Society, 1111 Las Vegas Blvd. North, is handling arrangements.

Eddie Myers

Eddie Myers, 70, of Pahrump died Saturday in a local hospital. He was born Dec. 21, 1932, in Springfield, Mo. A resident for 28 years, he was a security officer, worked at All State Ticketing, was a retired Korean War and Vietnam War Marine veteran, a member of American Legion, and a member of AA for whom he served in prisons and jails.

He is survived by his wife, Sharalce; his mother, Lylace Myers of Springfield; two sons, Kevin Meyers of Phoenix, and Scott Schweeheimer of Bakersfield, Calif.; five daughters, Cathy Myers of Springfield, Shelly Kendall of Las Vegas, Robyn Race of Henderson, Bobbie Sue West of Belaire, Mich., and Renea Sparks of Lander, Wyo; and one sister, Barbara Kauffman of Springfield; and 10 grandchildren.

Visitation will be 2-7 p.m. Wednesday at Palm Mortuary, 800 S. Boulder Highway, Henderson. Graveside services will be 1:20 p.m. Thursday at Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Boulder City. Palm Mortuary, 1325 N. Main St. handled arrangements.

The family suggests donations to Veterans of Foreign Warso or police or firefighters associations.

Robert Pinckard

Robert Pinckard, 42, of Las Vegas died Feb. 18 in Las Vegas. He was born Feb. 1, 1961, in Los Angeles. A resident for eight years, he was an owner of Emergency One Floodservice.

He is survived by his wife, Bridget; stepchildren, Katie and Sean of Las Vegas; his mother and stepfather, Marlene and Gene Koppenhaver of Henderson; his father, William Pinckard of Los Angeles; one brother, Bill Pinckard of Henderson; and two sisters, Landi and Marlene Pinckard of Los Angeles.

Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Canyon Ridge Christian Church, 6200 W. Lone Mountain Road. Inurnment will be at Palm Memorial Park. Nevada Funeral Service, 2983 Fremont St., handled arrangements.

Carol Ann Ridders

Carol Ann Ridders, 60, of Las Vegas died Sunday in a local care center. She was born Sept. 21, 1942, in Worcester, Mass. A resident for three years, she was a retired hotel manager.

She is survived by one son, Jay Fehr of Reno; two daughters, Carolina Hernandez and Heidi Spalenka, both of Las Vegas; two brothers, Wayne Ridders of Chino Hills, Calif., and Scott Ridders of Ontario, Calif; and one sister, Gayle Wussick of Huntington Beach, Calif.; and two grandchildren.

Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Wednesday at Palm Mortuary, 1600 S. Jones Blvd. Services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Husband of Mary Catholic Church, 7260 W. Sahara Ave. Burial will be at Palm Valley View Memorial Park. Palm Mortuary, 7600 S. Eastern Ave. handled arrangements.

The family suggests donations to the American Cancer Society, 1325 E. Harmon Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89119, or the American Heart Association, 6370 W. Flamingo Road, Suite 1, Las Vegas, NV 89103.

Lannis Ruesch

Lannis Ruesch, 36, of Las Vegas died Thursday in Las Vegas. He was born April 25, 1966, in St. George, Utah. A lifetime resident, he was a grocery store produce clerk and served as an LDS missionary in Recife, Brazil.

He is survived by his parents, Bob and Cathy Frank of Las Vegas; his father, Lynn Ruesch of St. George; four brothers, Lyle Ruesch of Las Vegas, Bob Frank II of Henderson, Rodney Frank of Bakersfield, Calif., and Carl Ruesch; and three sisters, Sharalyn Ruesch, Kirsten Ruesch and Randi Ruesch.

Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Thursday at Bunkers Mortuary, 925 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Services will be 10 a.m. Friday at the Pecos and Osage LDS chapel. Burial will be in St. George.

Orval W. 'Abe' Stewart

Orval W. "Abe" Stewart, 58, of Sandy Valley died Thursday in a local hospital. He was born May 14, 1944, in Central City, Ky. A resident for 15 years, he was a retired chef.

He is survived by his wife, Diana; one son, Tyler Stewart of Sandy Valley; five daughters, Tara Stewart and Tami Stewart, both of Las Vegas, Tiffany Stewart, Tina Stewart and Traci Stewart, all of Sandy Valley; his mother, Margaret Gossett of Kentucky; three brothers, Leon Stewart and Kenny Stewart, both of Louisville, Ky., and Tommy Stewart of Pineville, Ky.; and two sisters, Hilda Gonzales of Santa Clara, Calif. and Marjorie Stobough of Indiana; and four grandchildren.

Visitation will be 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday at Affordable Cremation & Burial Service, 2457 N. Decatur Blvd. Memorial services will be 5 p.m. Friday at Sandy Valley Community Center.

Ronda I. Stoltz

Ronda I. Stoltz, 65, formerly of Las Vegas, died Feb. 22 in Aurora, Ill. She was born Jan 16, 1938, in Aurora.

She is survived by four brothers, John Williams of Elburn Ill., Roger Williams of Batavia, Ill., Benjamin Williams of Montana and Curt Williams of Wisconsin; and six sisters, Marian Stenman, Patricia Lusted of Batavia, Jean Lore of New York, Shirley Prisco of Aurora, Bernice Lake of Utah and Mary Lou White of Elburn, Ill.

Services will be in Illinois. Moss Family Funeral Home, 209 S. Batavia Ave., Batavia, Ill., is handling arrangements.The family suggests donations to Vitas Innovative Hospice Care, 580 Waters Edge, Suite 100 Lombard, IL 60148.

Gaudencia A. Tan

Gaudencia A. Tan, 90, of Las Vegas died Saturday in Las Vegas. She was born Aug. 30, 1912, in the Philippines. A resident for two years, she was a retired schoolteacher.

She is survived by her husband, Manuel B.; one daughter, Dioscoro Tan of Las Vegas; three sons, Teodoro A. Tan of Northridge, Calif., Maximo A. Tan of San Diego and Carlos A. Tan of Davao City, Philippines; 10 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Visitation is scheduled 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. until a 1 p.m. service Saturday in Palm Mortuary, 1325 N. Main St. Burial will follow in Palm Memorial Park.

Fern Taylor

Fern Taylor, 92, of Las Vegas, died Saturday in Las Vegas. She was born May 1, 1910, in Utah. She was a homemaker.

She is survived by one daughter, Louise Ferre of Las Vegas.

Burial will be in Utah. Hites Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

Lewanda E. Tulo

Lewanda E. Tulo, 88, of Las Vegas died Sunday in Las Vegas. She was born July 1, 1914, in Murphysboro, Ill. A resident for 30 years, she was a homemaker.

She is survived by one daughter, Rosemary Proctor of Las Vegas; one son, David Tulo of Cerritos, Calif.; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

Visitation is scheduled 1-2 p.m. Wednesday in Palm Mortuary, 7600 S. Eastern Ave. Graveside services will follow in Palm Valley View Memorial Park. Palm Mortuary, 1600 S. Jones Blvd., is handling arrangements.

Doris Naydean Updike

Doris Naydean Updike, 74, of Whitewater, Calif., died Thursday in Whitewater. She was born July 12, 1928, in Kingsland, Ark. A former Las Vegas resident for many years, she was a member of Beta Sigma Phi and Xi Alpha Kappa sororities and Questing Heirs Genealogical Society.

She is survived by one son, Dennis Nicks; two daughters, Suzanne Nicks O'Connor and Laurie Updike Valkis; two stepsons, Stephen Updike and Jonathan Updike; two sisters, Jackie Thompson and Deborah Burris; 20 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

A private service will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Long Beach, Calif. Forest Lawn Memorial Parks and Mortuaries, Long Beach, is handling arrangements.

The family suggests donations to the American Heart Association, 6370 W. Flamingo Road, Suite 1, Las Vegas, NV 89103.

Samuel Winokur

Samuel Winokur, 89, of Las Vegas died Saturday in a local hospital. He was born Jan. 17, 1914, in Philadelphia. A resident for 51 years, he was a retired casino manager, a World War II Army veteran and a member of the Jewish War Veterans and Temple Beth Sholom Men's Club.

He is survived by one daughter, Rhonda Winokur of New York City; one son, John Winokur of St. Petersberg, Fla.; and one granddaughter.

Visitation is scheduled 5-8 p.m. Wednesday in Palm Mortuary, 7600 S. Eastern Ave. Services will be 2 p.m. Thursday in King David Memorial Chapel and Cemetery, 2697 Eldorado Lane. Burial will follow in Palm Valley View Memorial Park.

The family suggests donations to the Jewish National Fund or Alzheimer's Association, Southern Nevada Chapter, 5190 S. Valley View Blvd., Suite 101, Las Vegas, NV 89118.

Anthony 'Tom' Wojcik

Anthony "Tom" Wojcik, 67, of Henderson died Sunday in a local hospital. He was born July 21, 1935, in Buffalo, N.Y. A resident for five years, he was a retired supervisor of a steel company and an Army veteran.

He is survived by his wife, Dorothy; one daughter, Stacey Kambat of Lackawanna, N.Y.; one sister, Christine Buczak of Venice, Fla.; one brother, Jerome Wojcik of Blasdell, N.Y.; and one grandchild.

Graveside services will be 11:20 a.m. Thursday in Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Boulder City. Palm Mortuary, 7600 S. Eastern Ave., is handling arrangements.

Norman M. Wood

Norman M. Wood, 82, of Boulder City died Friday in Boulder City. He was born June 11, 1920, in Haralson County, Ga. A resident for 48 years, he was a retired fish and game warden and a World War II Navy veteran.

He is survived by his wife, Bernice; six sons, LeRoy Simpson of Lake Havasu, Ariz., Randy Simpson of Kaslo, British Columbia, Steven Wood of Elk Grove, Calif., Jamie Wood of Apple Valley, Calif., and Jeffrey Wood and Brian Wood, both of Boulder City; one sister, Norma Wood of Tallapoosa, Ga.; 13 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

Visitation is scheduled 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday in Palm Mortuary, 800 S. Boulder Highway, Henderson. Services will be 1 p.m. Thursday in Palm Chapel, Henderson, followed by burial in Boulder City Cemetery.

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