Obituaries for February 19, 2004

Thursday, Feb. 19, 2004 | 9:19 a.m.

Jacqueline B. Bovee

Jacqueline B. Bovee, 70, of Las Vegas died Monday in a local care center. She was born April 15, 1933, in Orleans, France. A resident for 21 years, she was a retired travel agency supervisor.

She is survived by her husband, Donald L.; one son, Charles York of Las Vegas; three daughters, Catherine Fetzer and Janice Lawley, both of Napa, Calif., and Patricia Keenan of Mill Valley, Calif.; one stepdaughter, Jessica Thorp of Pleasanton, Calif.; one sister, Mireille Pellicia of Paris; and five grandchildren.

A memorial service will be 3 p.m. Saturday in Palm Mortuary, 7600 S. Eastern Ave.

Arlene Brown

Arlene Brown, 84, of Las Vegas died Tuesday in Las Vegas. A homemaker, she was born Aug. 22, 1919, in Colorado.

She is survived by one daughter, Karen Carpenter of Colorado.

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

John B. Dossett

John B. Dossett, 30, of Las Vegas died Tuesday in Las Vegas. He was born April 10, 1973, in Paducah, Ky. A resident for 17 years, he was a casino floor supervisor.

He is survived by his mother, Loretta L. Dossett, and one brother, Bertin J. White, both of Las Vegas.

Visitation is scheduled 1-7 p.m. Friday and 11 a.m. until a 1 p.m. service Saturday in Palm Mortuary, 7400 W. Cheyenne Ave.

The family suggests donations to United Way, 1660 E. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas, NV 89119; or Boy's Town of America, 6022 Smoke Ranch Road, Las Vegas, NV 89102.

Michael Hall

Michael Hall, 39, of North Las Vegas died Saturday in a local health care center. He was born Aug. 12, 1964, in Ogden, Utah. A resident for one year, he was a gasoline driver and a Navy veteran.

He is survived by his wife, Gretchen; two sons, Richard Albert Hall and Matthew Ryan Hall, and his parents, Donald and Monique Durbin, all of North Las Vegas; his twin brother, Robert Hall of Las Vegas; three sisters, Patricia Nelson of Las Vegas, Cristine Buffington of Vacaville, Calif., and Ruthann Garr of Fairfield, Calif.; and two stepbrothers, Ron Durbin of San Diego and Michael Durbin of Costa Mesa, Calif.

Graveside services were scheduled at 2 p.m. today in Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Boulder City. Palm Mortuary, 7400 W. Cheyenne Ave., is handling arrangements.

Wilbert M. Harris

Wilbert M. Harris, 68, of Las Vegas died Sunday in a local hospice. He was born April 23, 1935, in Ferriday, La. A resident for 62 years, he was a superintendent for the federal government.

He is survived by his wife, Erma J.; four daughters, Yvonne Harris, Myrna Harris and Karen Hammond, all of Las Vegas, and Wilma Mayfield of Washington state; two sons, Terry Harris of Las Vegas and Kevin Harris of Connecticut; 12 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

Visitation will continue until 8 p.m. today in American Burial and Cremation Services, 310 Foremaster Lane. Services will be 1 p.m. Friday in American Burial and Cremation Services. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery.

Anne H. Heben

Anne H. Heben, 79, of Las Vegas died Wednesday in Henderson. An assembler in the automotive industry, she was born Oct. 30, 1924, in Johnstown, Pa.

She is survived by one daughter, Rose Heben of Henderson; two sisters, Sue King of Maryland and Mary Fisher of Pennsylvania; and two granddaughters, Angela Heben and Teresa Heben, both of Henderson.

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

Dana Clarence Izydor

Dana Clarence Izydor, 30, of Las Vegas died Tuesday in Las Vegas. A teacher, he was born July 7, 1973, in Wisconsin.

He is survived by his parents, Ronald and Catherine Izydor, and one sister, Nicole Izydor, all of Las Vegas; and one brother, Derek Izydor of Norman, Okla.

Visitation is scheduled 5-7 p.m. Friday in Hites Funeral Services, 438 W. Sunset Road, Henderson. Burial will be private.

Roosevelt Kennedy

Roosevelt Kennedy, 63, of Las Vegas died Monday in Las Vegas. He was born May 30, 1940, in Vidalia, La. A resident for 42 years, he was a hotel kitchen helper, a Navy veteran and a member of the Culinary Union.

He is survived by two sons, Gerald Wayne Green and Roosevelt Sanders, both of Las Vegas; his mother, Matilda Kennedy of North Las Vegas; three sisters, Carnell Washington of North Las Vegas and Viola Washington and Willie M. Wade, both of Las Vegas; two brothers, James Kennedy of Vidalia and Theodore Kennedy of North Las Vegas; and three grandchildren.

Visitation is scheduled noon-7 p.m. Sunday in Bunkers Mortuary, 925 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Services will be 1 p.m. Monday in Second Baptist Church, 500 W. Madison Ave. Burial will follow in Memory Gardens, 7251 W. Lone Mountain Road.

Nora Lue Kinsey

Nora Lue Kinsey, 79, of Las Vegas died Wednesday in a local hospital. She was born Dec. 21, 1924, in Lake Providence, La. A resident for 36 years, she was a retired casino porter.

She is survived by four brothers, Mack Lucas of Reno, Roy Lucas of Tallulah, La., Luther Holmes of Los Angeles and Elbert Holmes of Las Vegas; and six sisters, Josephine Brown of Shreveport, La., Laura Lucas of Tallulah, Rosie Holmes of Los Angeles and Louise Edwards, Vannie Davis and Florence Lucas, all of Las Vegas.

Visitation is scheduled 1-7 p.m. Friday in Palm Mortuary, 1325 N. Main St. Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday in Palm Chapel, Main. Burial will follow in Palm Memorial Park.

Charlotte Legg

Charlotte Legg, 70, of Las Vegas died Saturday in a local care center. She was born July 2, 1933, in Akron, Ohio. A resident for 12 years, she was a homemaker.

She is survived by her husband, Dale; and one sister, Edwin Snyder of Lakewood, Calif.

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

Iosefa Lewis

Iosefa Lewis, 46, of Las Vegas died Saturday in Las Vegas. She was born Nov. 7, 1957, in Micronesia. A resident for 15 years, she was a guest room attendant at The Mirage.

She is survived by her husband, Rocky Godbout of Las Vegas; and three daughters, Markita Lewis of North Carolina and Jeranda Godbout and Julie Godbout, both of Las Vegas.

Services will be noon-5 p.m. Sunday in Bunkers Mortuary, 925 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Services will be 1 p.m. Monday in Bunkers Chapel. Burial will follow in Memory Gardens, 7251 W. Lone Mountain Road.

Mary Nancy Martinez

Mary Nancy Martinez, 87, of Las Vegas died Monday in Las Vegas. She was born May 25, 1916, in Weston, Colo. A resident for 24 years, she was a homemaker and an avid bingo player.

She is survived by one son, Joseph Martinez of Laughlin; one daughter, Diana Gonzales of Las Vegas; one sister, Stella Gonzales of Trinidad, Colo.; seven grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.

Visitation is scheduled 4-6 p.m. Friday in Palm Mortuary, 1325 N. Main St. Services will be noon Saturday in Palm Chapel, Main. Burial will follow in Palm Memorial Park.

Mercedes McCready

Mercedes McCready, 68, of Henderson died Tuesday in a local hospital. She was born July 20, 1935, in Malaga, Spain. A resident for 34 years, she was a homemaker.

She is survived by her husband, Bobby; one daughter, Maria Legg of Las Vegas; and one brother, Eduardo Sacconi of Spain.

Visitation is scheduled 9-11:30 a.m. Friday in Palm Mortuary, 7600 S. Eastern Ave. Services will be noon Friday in St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 130 N. Pecos Road, Henderson. Burial will follow in Palm Valley View Memorial Park.

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

Vivian Pickett

Vivian Pickett, 75, of Las Vegas died Sunday in a local hospice. She was born Dec. 27, 1928, in Breckenridge, Colo. A resident for 24 years, she was a homemaker.

She is survived by her husband, Freddie Everett; one son, Freddie A. Pickett of Las Vegas; two daughters, Helen M. Frye of Spokane, Wash., and Mary M. Copley of Mesquite; one sister, Louise Kintz of Fairplay, Colo.; two brothers, Richard Freeman of Pahrump and Arthur Freeman of Colorado Springs, Colo.; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Palm Mortuary, 1325 N. Main St., is handling arrangements.

Connie E. Price

Connie E. Price, 76, of Las Vegas died Tuesday in Las Vegas. She was born Nov. 27, 1928, in Tennessee. A resident for 12 years, she was a retired registered nurse.

She is survived by her husband, Charles; three sons, Kerry, Billy and Marlon; two daughters, Yolanda and Shelley; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Visitation is scheduled at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday in Desert Memorial Cremation and Burial Society, 1111 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Graveside services will follow at 1:20 p.m. Tuesday in Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Boulder City.

Inga Quinto

Inga Quinto, 78, of Las Vegas died Tuesday in Las Vegas. A homemaker, she was born Nov. 27, 1925.

She is survived by one daughter, Laurie Quinto-Ocasio of Henderson.

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

Bernard Rothenberg

Bernard Rothenberg, 82, of Las Vegas died Tuesday in Las Vegas. He was born Nov. 2, 1921, in Michigan. A resident for 20 years, he was a retired security company driver.

He was preceded in death by one son, Michael Rothenberg.

He is survived by his wife, Esther; two sons, Walter Rothenberg of Van Nuys, Calif., and Jeffrey Rothenberg of Chatsworth, Calif.; one daughter, Beverly Wolfson of Moreno Valley, Calif.; one sister, Betty Fisher of Southfield, Mich.; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

No local services are scheduled. Burial will be in California. King David Memorial Chapel and Cemetery, 2697 Eldorado Lane, is handling arrangements.

Dolores Ruth Spratley

Dolores Ruth Spratley, 86, of Las Vegas died Tuesday in a local care center. She was born Nov. 1, 1917, in Columbus, Ohio. A resident for many years, she was a retired Army major and World War II veteran.

She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

The deceased requested no services. Burial will be in Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Boulder City. Palm Mortuary, 7600 S. Eastern Ave., is handling arrangements.

Maya Evangelee Taylor

Maya Evangelee Taylor, 22, of Las Vegas died Sunday. She was born Jan. 5, 1982, Los Angeles. A resident for six months, she was a security officer.

She is survived by her mother, B. Jacquelyn Smith; and one brother, Randall Smith Taylor of Los Angeles.

Visitation is scheduled 2-7 p.m. Friday in Palm Mortuary, 1325 N. Main St. Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday in Palm Chapel, Main. Burial will be in Palm Memorial Park.

Vinton 'Willie' Wilson

Vinton "Willie" Wilson, 94, of Las Vegas died Saturday in a local care center. He was born Nov. 4, 1909, in Ione, Ore. A resident for 28 years, he was a retired security officer and a World War II Army veteran.

He is survived by two nieces, Joyce Clark of Grandview, Wash., and Sandy Sapp of Las Vegas.

Visitation is scheduled 10 a.m. until noon services Friday in Palm Mortuary, 7600 S. Eastern Ave. Burial will follow in Palm Valley View Memorial Park. Palm Mortuary, 1600 S. Jones Blvd., is handling arrangements.

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