Monday, June 21, 2004 | 9:49 a.m.
Norman Michael Atkinson
Norman Michael Atkinson, 56, of Las Vegas died Friday in a local hospital. He was born Jan. 2, 1948, in Murray, Utah. A resident for 18 years, he was a pool company maintenance man and a Vietnam War Marine Corps veteran.
He is survived by five sons, Michael Atkinson of Tacoma, Wash., Tommy Atkinson of Pacific Heights, Wash., Christopher Atkinson of Beaver, Utah, Shaun Atkinson of Salt Lake City and B.J. Quibell of St. George, Utah; his mother, Hazel Cullimore of Blackfoot, Idaho; three sisters, Shelley Jacobs of Lehi, Utah, Sheila Trolson of Kerns, Utah, and Linda Reeve of Fayette, Maine; four brothers, Brad Bakelar of Murray, Tracey Bakelar of Texas, Chip Aston of Salt Lake City and George Atkinson of Lancaster, Calif.; and nine grandchildren.
Palm Mortuary, 7600 S. Eastern Ave., is handling arrangements.
Thomas Lawrence Barbagallo
Thomas Lawrence Barbagallo, 81, of Las Vegas died Saturday in a local hospital. He was born March 10, 1923, in Brooklyn, N.Y. A resident for 45 years, he was a retired developer and a World War II Army veteran.
He is survived by his wife, Jeanette; four daughters, Nancy Ouren and Francesca Becker, both of Huntington Beach, Calif., and Tanya Sain and Diana Chmielewski, both of Las Vegas; four sons, Alfred Barbagallo and Joey Mancari, both of Las Vegas, Guy Barbagallo of Houston and Scooter Mancari of Twin Falls, Idaho; 26 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday in Palm Mortuary, 7600 S. Eastern Ave.
The family suggests contributions to the donor's favorite charity.
Josephine Alexandra Ciuppa
Josephine Alexandra Ciuppa, 83, of Las Vegas died Thursday in Las Vegas. She was born Aug. 12, 1920, in Cleveland. A resident for 25 years, she was a retired restaurateur.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Tony; and one daughter, Mary Grace LaSpina.
She is survived by one daughter, Diane Grecenuk of Cleveland; one sister, Theresa Leto of Arizona; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
Visitation is scheduled one hour prior to a 10 a.m. service Tuesday in Bunkers Mortuary, 925 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Entombment will follow in Memory Gardens Mausoleum, 7251 W. Lone Mountain Road.
Van Edward Dabney
Van Edward Dabney, 34, of Las Vegas died Tuesday in Las Vegas. He was born Jan. 21, 1970, in Colorado. A resident for 29 years, he was an automobile detailer.
He is survived by three sons, Casey Dabney of Idaho and Van Erick Dabney and Trevon Dabney, both of Las Vegas; one daughter, Eunique Dabney, his parents, Eric and Constance Dabney, and one sister, Kristine Burrell, all of Las Vegas; and his grandparents, Norma and Franklin McDuffie of Las Vegas and Charles Davis of Michigan.
Visitation will continue until 8 p.m. today in Thomas and Jones Funeral Home, 310 Foremaster Lane. Services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday in Tabernacle of Praise Church of God in Christ, 7550 W. Constantinople Ave. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Stella Vinita Davies
Stella Vinita Davies, 79, of Beatty died Thursday in a local hospital. She was born March 17, 1925, in Cortez, Colo. A resident for six years, she was a retired hospital kitchen worker, an organ donor with the Nevada Donor Network and a member of the Bingo Club.
She is survived by six daughters, Sandra Faye Quintero of Garden Grove, Calif., Mary Merlene Smith of Las Vegas, Vickie Lauren Allen of Menan, Idaho, Larrikin Roselle Seely of Beatty, Elizabeth Carol Ungruict of Fallbrook, Calif., and Deborah Ann Williams of Idaho Falls, Idaho; three sons, Donald Robert Eurich of Beatty, Clifford Matthew Davies of Steamboat Springs, Colo., and James Lawrence Davies of Saipan; 26 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Visitation is scheduled 11 a.m. until a 1 p.m. service Thursday in the Beatty LDS church. Burial will follow in Beatty Cemetery. Palm Mortuary, 7400 W. Cheyenne Ave., is handling arrangements.
Walter 'Red' Davis
Walter "Red" Davis, 87, of Las Vegas died Friday in a local hospital. He was born Jan. 11, 1917, in Florence, S.C. A resident for 50 years, he was a retired owner-operator of an air-conditioning company.
He is survived by his wife, Faye; one daughter, Janice Davis of Las Vegas; and two sisters, Carrie Mae Griffin of Florence, S.C., and Mary Larger of Tucson; numerous grandchildren; and great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be 2 p.m. Thursday in Palm Mortuary, 7600 S. Eastern Ave.
Lena Deminico
Lena Deminico, 92, of Las Vegas died Thursday in a local care center. She was born Aug. 5, 1911, in North Dakota. A resident for 14 years, she was a homemaker.
She is survived by her husband, Fiore; four daughters, Gilda Gamboa of Las Vegas, Melody Wyskocil of West Hills, Calif., Dorothy Jean Lum of Torrance, Calif., and Leah Marquez of Sacramento; 12 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
Services will be arranged by Forest Lawn, Hollywood Hills. Palm Mortuary, 7400 W. Cheyenne Ave., is assisting with arrangements.
Elizabeth C. Elson
Elizabeth C. Elson, 45, of Henderson died Thursday in Henderson. She was born Oct. 10, 1958, in Hazelcrest, Ill. A resident for 20 years, she was an emergency room nurse at Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center for 18 years and an Army veteran.
She is survived by one daughter, Page M. Smith of Henderson; her father and stepmother, William Howard and Peggy Dale of Clearwater, Fla.; two sisters, Linda Lee Hatch of Dublin, Calif., and Ann Marie Young of Escanaba, Mich.; two brothers, William Howard Dale Jr. of Castro Valley, Calif., and Shawn Patrick Crowley of Las Vegas.
Visitation is scheduled 11 a.m. until a 2 p.m. service Tuesday at Palm Mortuary, 7600 S. Eastern Ave. Graveside services will be 3 p.m. Thursday in Palm Valley View Memorial Park, 7600 S. Eastern Ave.
The family suggests donations to the Nevada SPCA, 4800 W. Dewey Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89118.
Johnny Etimani
Johnny Etimani, 20, of North Las Vegas died Tuesday in North Las Vegas. A resident for one year, he was born July 25, 1983, in Fort Bragg, N.C.
He is survived by his mother, Meilina Rath of North Las Vegas; three sisters, Tanyia Natashia Etimani, Josphine Barrett of Georgia and Clara Tufele of American Samoa; and two brothers, John Fale'popo Tufele and Shawn Thompson Tufele, both of Hawaii.
Palm Mortuary, 1325 N. Main St., handled arrangements.
Harland Charles Field
Harland Charles Field, 78, of Las Vegas died Thursday in Las Vegas. He was born Jan. 10, 1926, in Texas. A resident for 20 years, he was a chief engineer and a veteran of the Coast Guard and Merchant Marines.
He is survived by one daughter, Charlene Field Hanson; two sisters, Patricia Slaughter and Susan Slaughter; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Desert Memorial Cremation and Burial Society, 1111 Las Vegas Blvd. North, is handling private arrangements.
Laura Lurlene Fredrick
Laura Lurlene Fredrick, 62, of Las Vegas died Saturday in Las Vegas. She was born Nov. 5, 1941, in Texas. A resident for 20 years, she was a sales clerk at Kmart.
She is survived by her husband of 24 years, James C.; one son, Brian Gower of Las Vegas; three daughters, Digi Brianard of Victorville, Calif., and Tommie Roach and Sylvia Oakley, both of Las Vegas; two brothers, Robert Darnell and Ben Darnell, both of California; 13 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Visitation is scheduled noon-5 p.m. Wednesday in Bunkers Mortuary, 925 Las Vegas Blvd. North.
Arturo R. Hernandez
Arturo R. Hernandez, 62, of Las Vegas died Thursday in Las Vegas. He was born June 13, 1942, in the Philippines. A resident for 10 years, he was a mental health technician II and a Vietnam War Navy veteran.
He is survived by one son, Benjamin R. Hernandez II; one daughter, Victoria Hernandez; one brother, Benjamin R. Hernandez; four sisters, Remedios H. Sylvia, Angelina Hernandez Fraps, Dolores Hernandez and Resurrecion H. Iglesias; and three grandchildren.
A memorial service will be 3-5 p.m. Thursday in Desert Memorial Cremation and Burial Society, 1111 Las Vegas Blvd. North.
Alvin Charles Hofmeister
Alvin Charles Hofmeister, 76, of Las Vegas died Thursday in Las Vegas. He was born Nov. 4, 1927, in Milwaukee. A resident for 39 years, he retired as assistant treasurer from Nevada Power Co., was an Army veteran, co-founded the Mellowtones Jazz Band, was a longtime member and director of the Gambleaires Barbershop Society Chorus and past president of the local American Parkinson's Disease Association.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Shirley; one son, Robert Hofmeister of Las Vegas; two daughters, Jean Eve of London and Debra Young of Cokesbury, N.J.; one sister, June Paulsen of Tucson; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be noon Wednesday in St. Andrew Lutheran Church, 8901 Del Webb Blvd. Southern Utah Mortuary, Cedar City, Utah, is handling arrangements.
The family suggests donations to St. Andrew Lutheran Church, 8901 Del Webb Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89134, or the American Parkinson's Disease Association, 6029 W. Charleston Blvd., P.O. Box 218, Las Vegas, NV 89146.
Kathy Liskum-Ellis
Kathy Liskum-Ellis, 58, of Henderson died Saturday in a local hospital. She was born July 22, 1945, in Huntington Park, Calif. A resident for 31 years, she was a schoolteacher and a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
She is survived by one daughter, Kimberlee Liskum-Greenridge of Seattle; one brother, Timothy Ward Liskum; and her great-aunt, Ivah Johnston of Loomis, Calif.
Palm Mortuary, 800 S. Boulder Highway, Henderson, is handling arrangements.
Catherine Kay May
Catherine Kay May, 67, of Las Vegas died Tuesday in Las Vegas. She was born Nov. 25, 1936, in Cumberland, Md., to parents Raymond and Katie Reissig. Her childhood was rich in love, education and the arts. She studied the piano, violin and had singing lessons. A graduate of St. Patrick's Catholic High School in 1954, Catherine then attended business school in Maryland, then moved on to government work in Washington, D.C.
At age 18, she married husband Jerry May after a two-week courtship, moved to Las Vegas in 1955, and eventually became a mother of five. First-born son Raymond arrived the day the Fremont hotel-casino opened in 1956.
From 1968 to 1973, while her children attended St. Christopher's Catholic School, she volunteered at the school, running the hot lunch program. She never minded driving them across town because it was important to her that they attend a school that was not segregated, wanting them to grow up with diversity, understanding all races, religions and cultures.
Catherine was confined to a wheelchair in 1980 because of several types of arthritis, and in 1985 became a breast cancer survivor.
When her husband, Jerry, was incarcerated in 1984, she picked up the reins of the last small account of his advertising agency, which had been the largest in the state. She built that small account into a profitable venture, which not only supported her and her children, but also paid off debts incurred during his trial. While Jerry was away, she faithfully drove 360 miles round trip to Boron, Calif., to visit him every weekend, though not having driven for more than five years. She would arrive at 4 a.m. so she would be the first in line. She quickly became friends with the other wives and families, making even such a dismal place seem brighter. Catherine's graceful poise sustained her while she was up as well as when she was down, earning the respect of all who knew her.
She made lasting friendships in every stage of her life, incorporating all social classes. During her career in the political scene, she was able to apply her talents in "rallying the troops" to get them to the voting booths. She employed the homeless, giving them a sense of value and something to feel good about themselves, believing their small part really makes a difference in the world.
Most of all, Catherine May's footprints leave behind a symbol of love, faith, strength, dignity, honor, intelligence, and a great sense of humor. She was a model for us all of commitment to family, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health, 'til death do us part.
" 'We love you and miss you dearly,' 'Honey,' 'Mom,' 'Catherine' and 'Mom-Moms,' 'we will ... see you later!' "
Catherine and her husband Jerry were active in the local bridge-playing community. Catherine was a former secretary and unit game coordinator of the Las Vegas unit of the American Contract Bridge League.
She is survived by her husband, Jerry; two sons, Raymond May of El Paso, Texas, and Justin Nevada May of Las Vegas; three daughters, Catherine Gold and Mary May, both of Las Vegas, and Angela Zubick of Gulfport, Miss.; one brother, Vincent E. McIntosh of Irmo, S.C.; one sister, Isabelle Berklas of Las Vegas; 12 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Graveside services will be 10:40 a.m. Wednesday in Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Boulder City. A reception will be 5 p.m. Wednesday at the home of Sandra and Howard Tuft. Call 873-9635 for information or directions. Bunkers Mortuary, 925 Las Vegas Blvd. North, has assisted with arrangements.
Jerry Pakcyk
Jerry Pakcyk, 71, of Las Vegas died Friday in Las Vegas. He was born June 9, 1933, in California. A resident for 18 years, he was a taxicab company supervisor and an Air Force veteran.
He is survived by his wife, Ariya; two sons, Gregory and Larry; four daughters, Jerilynn, Kimberly, Jodi and Jennifer; and four grandchildren.
Visitation is scheduled noon until a 1 p.m. service and 2-5 p.m. Tuesday at Desert Memorial Cremation and Burial Society, 1111 Las Vegas Blvd. North.
Sheldon H. Raab
Sheldon H. Raab, 64, of Las Vegas and Northridge, Calif., died Thursday in a local hospital. A clothing salesman, he was born June 29, 1939, in Ohio.
He is survived by his wife, Sylvia.
No local services are scheduled. Burial will be in Los Angeles. Hites Funeral Services, 438 W. Sunset Road, Henderson, is handling arrangements.
Dan Samuel Slaughter
Dan Samuel Slaughter, 81, of Las Vegas died Sunday in a local hospice. He was born Oct. 3, 1922, in Delhi, La. A resident for 52 years, he was a hotel maintenance porter and a World War II Army veteran.
He is survived by his wife, Louise; three daughters, Vivian Willis of Austin, Texas, Doris Baines of Houston and Scherry Lee of Las Vegas; seven sons, Dan S. Slaughter Jr., Robert Slaughter, Thomas Slaughter, Adrian Slaughter, Doug Slaughter and Albert Williams, all of Las Vegas, and Joe D. Slaughter of Monroe, La.; two brothers, Leroy Slaughter and Willie Osborne, both of California; two sisters, Ruthie Mae Whealy of Houston and Leola Anderson of California; 14 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Visitation is scheduled 2-8 p.m. Tuesday in Thomas and Jones Funeral Home, 310 Foremaster Lane. Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday in Greater Evergreen Missionary Baptist Church, 1915 Lexington St. Graveside services will be 1:20 p.m. Wednesday in Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Boulder City.
Michael Thomas
Michael Thomas, 48, of Las Vegas died May 29 in Las Vegas. He was born March 14, 1956, in Tallulah, La. A resident for 47 years, he was a disposal service driver for Silver State and Republic Services.
He is survived by one son, Michael Jr.; two daughters, Belinda and Michaela; four brothers, John, Wet, Jake and J.T. Jr.; and seven sisters, Hazel, Annie, Carol, Lizzie, Melissa, Utricia and Martha.
Visitation and services are scheduled 9-10:30 a.m. Tuesday in Nevada Funeral Service-Nevada Cremation or Burial Society, 2983 Fremont St. Graveside services will follow at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Molly Yagoda
Molly Yagoda, 73, of Las Vegas died Friday in a local hospice. She was born Dec. 30, 1930, in Detroit. A resident for three years, she was a retired owner of a wholesale meat market.
She was preceded in death by one brother, Harold Dean.
She is survived by her husband, Herman; two daughters, Elise Joffe of Baltimore and Suzanne Bornstein of Boston; one sister, Luba Haftka of Las Vegas; and three grandchildren.
Services were scheduled at 3 p.m. today in King David Memorial Chapel and Cemetery, 2697 Eldorado Lane.
The family suggests donations to the Nathan Adelson Hospice, 3391 N. Buffalo Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89129.
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