Obituaries for November 22, 2004

Monday, Nov. 22, 2004 | 9:31 a.m.

Margot Coloma

Margot Coloma, 79, of Las Vegas died Sept. 10 in Las Vegas. She was born Oct. 24, 1924, in Guatemala City, Guatemala. A resident for 14 years, she was a homemaker.

She is survived by her husband, Gabriel; two daughters, Lucrecia Maria Coloma and Patricia Margarita Samaha, both of California; four sons, Gabriel Eduardo Coloma of California and Jeffrey Lawrence Coloma, Victor Guillermo Coloma and Rodrigo Jose Coloma, all of Las Vegas; 11 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

No local services are scheduled. Services were in California. Palm Mortuary, 7600 S. Eastern Ave., handled arrangements.

The family suggests donations to St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 130 N. Pecos Road, Henderson, NV 89014.

The Rev. Wayne Dupuis

The Rev. Wayne Dupuis, CSV, 67, of Las Vegas died Saturday in Las Vegas. He was born April 20, 1937, in Illinois. He earned a bachelor of science degree in commerce from Loyola University, Chicago and a master's degree in education administration from Catholic University, Washington, D.C. He served at several Viatorian-staffed high school in Illinois, but since 1992 he was associate pastor at St. Viator Catholic Church, Las Vegas.

He is survived by three sisters, Ardis Dupuis, Kathleen Dupuis and Jane Petre.

Visitation is scheduled 2 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Tuesday with a vigil at 7 p.m. in St. Viator Catholic Church, 2461 E. Flamingo Road. Mass will be 10 a.m. Wednesday in St. Viator Catholic Church. Burial will be in Illinois. Davis Paradise Valley Funeral Home, 6200 S. Eastern Ave., is handling arrangements.

Father Dupuis suggested contributions to St. Viator Catholic Church, 2461 E. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas, NV 89119.

Vandrick L. Larry

Vandrick L. Larry, 30, of Las Vegas died Nov. 10 in Las Vegas. A resident for 16 years, he was born Aug. 23, 1974, in Newellton, La.

He is survived by his fiancee, Miesha Justice, three daughters, Kendreka Larry, Vandricka Larry and Mya Larry, two sons, Anniah Pratt Jr. and Nihari Pratt, and his mother, Carolyn Larry, all of Las Vegas; his father, Lee Johnson of Texas; two brothers, Carlos Larry and Marcus Larry, and six sisters, Tameka Larry, Erica Larry, Kimaka Larry, Lanisha Larry, Latoya Larry and Tamura Larry, all of Las Vegas.

Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday in Memory Gardens, 7251 W. Lone Mountain Road. Thomas and Jones Funeral Home, 310 Foremaster Lane, is handling arrangements.

Matilda Leland

Matilda Leland, 54, of Las Vegas died Thursday in a local hospital. She was born Oct. 18, 1950, in Monroe, La. A resident for 34 years, she was a security fficer at the Sahara hotel, MGM Grand and New York-New York and a member of Deborah Chapter Order of the Eastern Star.

She is survived by her husband, Michael; one daughter, Annie Mae McGriff of Bowling Brook, Ill.; one son, Ellis Payne, and two stepchildren, Danielle and Chris Leland, all of Las Vegas; her mother, Lourener Maiden of Monroe; three sisters, Toretha Payne and Victoria Maiden, both of Monroe and Alma Payne of Las Vegas; 12 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Visitation is scheduled 2 p.m.-7 p.m. today in Palm Mortuary, 1325 N. Main St. Services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday in Greater New Jerusalem Baptist Church, 1100 N. D St. Graveside services will follow at noon Tuesday in Palm Memorial Park.

Ronnie Sue Loui

Ronnie Sue Loui, 60, of Las Vegas died Wednesday in Las Vegas. She was born Nov. 27, 1943. A resident for 23 years, she was a homemaker.

She is survived by one son, Chris Loui.

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

Gloria J. Murray

Gloria J. Murray, 56, of Las Vegas died Friday in a local care center. She was born Nov. 23, 1947, in Chicago. A resident for five years, she was a homemaker.

She is survived by her husband, Raymond; two sons, Paul Murray of Round Lake, Ill., and Steven Murray of West Miltmore, Ill.; and one brother, Eugene Kiber of Las Vegas.

The family will have private services. Palm Mortuary, 7600 S. Eastern Ave., handled arrangements.

Harold Plassmann

Harold Plassmann, 83, of Las Vegas died Saturday in a local hospital. He was born Sept. 16, 1921, in Norwich, Conn. He was a retired administrator and Air Force veteran.

He is survived by one son, Daniel Plassman of Las Vegas; one brother, Raymond L. Plassmann of Moosup, Conn.; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

Affordable Cremation and Burial Service, 2457 N. Decatur Blvd., is handling arrangements.

Bessie Theriault

Bessie Theriault, 92, of North Las Vegas died Thursday in North Las Vegas. She was born Jan. 3, 1912, in Massachusetts. A resident for 17 years, she was a homemaker.

She is survived by one son, John G. Lalas of Las Vegas; and six grandchildren.

Visitation was scheduled at 1 p.m. today and Tuesday in Bunkers Mortuary, 925 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in Bunkers Chapel. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery.

Pamela Avis Van Winkle

Pamela Avis Van Winkle, 53, of Las Vegas died Nov. 11 in Nevada. She was born Aug. 13, 1951, in New Jersey. A resident for 18 years, she was a retail sales cashier and an Army veteran.

She is survived by her husband, Steven; one son, Darrin; two daughters, Kara and Monica; one brother, Stephen; and five grandchildren.

Desert Memorial Cremation and Burial Society, 1111 Las Vegas Blvd. North, handled arrangements. A memorial service date is pending.

Betty J. Worth

Betty J. Worth, 72, of Las Vegas died Friday in a local hospice. She was born Feb. 9, 1932, in Wisconsin. A resident for 50 years, she was a homemaker.

She is survived by her husband, Robert D.; three sons, Robert J. Worth of Phoenix, Michael E. Worth of Las Vegas and Larry R. Worth of Henderson; one daughter, Shirley J. Dotson of Las Vegas; 10 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.

Affordable Cremation and Burial Service, 2457 N. Decatur Blvd., is handling arrangements.