Obituaries for April 2021

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William Craig Smith

Craig, our father, brother, grandfather and friend left this world too soon, but is now at peace. Craig Smith was born in Sacramento but raised in Carson City and was 100% Nevadan. Craig attended Fritsch Elementary, Carson Jr. High and …


Thelma Mayadell Hartzell Williams

Surrounded by her family, Thelma passed away on April 24 from complications of dementia. She grew up in West Seneca, New York, where she excelled in school and began her lifelong love of reading historical novels for pleasure. She liked …


Garth Franklin Dull

Garth Franklin Dull, beloved father, husband, brother, grandfather, and most recently promoted to great grandfather died peacefully at home on April 18, 2021, he was 81 years old. To say that our lives are forever changed would be an understatement. …


Carmela R. Hana

Carmela R. Hana, 91, of Yerington, NV, passed away on January 26, 2021.


Barbara B Christy

Barbara B. Christy was called home on the 24th of April, 2021, with family by her side. Barbara was born on July 15th, 1939 to Jack and Edna Bissett of South Gate, California, where she was raised with her younger …


Lew R. Dutchy

Lew R. Dutchy, 47, of Carson City, passed away April 25, 2021. Walton’s Chapel of the Valley is trusted with arrangements. 882-4965


Harold Peter Olsen

Harold Peter Olsen (Pete) was born in Sparks, Nev. on July 15, 1932. He passed away on Friday, April 23, 2021, surrounded by his loving family at the age of 88. Pete was the first child born to his parents …


W. Reid Ross

Long-time Carson City resident Whitelaw Reid Ross passed away on March 21 after a brief illness. He was 90. Mr. Ross grew up In the Bay Area and followed a career in broadcasting, working at radio stations in Northern Nevada, …


William Craig Smith

William “Craig” Smith, 63, of Carson City, passed away on April 24, 2021. Arrangements are in the care of Walton’s Funerals & Cremations 775-882-4965.


Evelyn Kirkman

Evelyn Kirkham, 85, of Silver Springs, passed away on April 20, 2021. Arrangements are in the care of Walton’s Funerals & Cremations 775-882-4965.


Etta J. Butler

Etta J. Butler, 71 of Dayton, passed away on April 20, 2021, arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations 775-888-6800


Lucy Granata

Lucy was born in Salt lake City UT, later moving to Carlin NV and met Evo Granata in Elko NV where they married. They moved to Carson City NV in 1967 and raised their 3 children. Lucy worked at the …


David E Vicich

David E. Vicich, age 62, of Carson City, passed away on April 10, 2021. Arrangements are in the care of Walton’s Funerals & Cremations. 775-882-4965


Barbara J. Martin

Barbara Martin passed away April 1, 2021 at the age of 91 at her residence in Sparks, NV. Barbara was born on August 7, 1929 in Grand Junction, Colorado. At the age of 4.5 her mother passed away which left …


Paul Robert Carrion

Paul Robert Carrion passed away at 72 years old on March 28, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Paul was born on Christmas Day December 25th, 1948 in Waukegan, Illinois to Paul and Arita Carrion, the 3rd …


Rodney Lee Windle

Rodney Lee Windle passed away at home on March 22, 2021. He was born in Tracy, California on April 18, 1950. Rod was retired from Union Pacific Railroad working as a conductor. He had a passion for flying airplanes and …


Val D York

Val D. York passed away on April 18, 2021, at the age of 81 after a long battle with dementia. Val was born on September 6, 1939 in Reno, NV. He lived and attended school in Fallon, NV. Val was …


Billy F. Valentine

Billy F. Valentine, 92, of Carson City, passed away on April 21, 2021. Arrangements are in the care of Walton’s Chapel of the Valley, (775) 882-4965.


Jack Bunch

Jack Bunch, 82 of Carson City, passed away on April 14, 2021, arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations. 888-6800.


Greta Leigh O'Kelley

Greta was born on April 16, 1940 in Madison, S.D. She got married on January 16, 1965 to Donald Paul O’Kelley. She moved to Carson City, Nevada on July 29, 1989. Greta was preceded in death by her parents and …


Vern H. Cadwallader

Vern H. Cadwallader, 88, died April 7, 2021 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766


Katherine L. Buchanan

Katherine L. Buchanan, 98, died April 21, 2021 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766


Delores C. Brown

Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away, from complications due to COVID-19 on Sunday, December 20, 2020, at age 86. She had been a resident of Sunrise Assisted Living, Denver, Colorado, for two years. Delores was born October …


Mary K Williamson

Mary K Williamson, 81, of Fallon, died on April 16, 2021. Arrangements are in the care of Walton’s Funerals & Cremations Sparks, (775) 359-2210.


Francine Fillmore

Francine “Herb” Fillmore passed away at her home peacefully surrounded by Family at her side on April 8, 2021. She is survived by her children Samantha Fillmore, Jeannie Fillmore, Jesse Pacheco, Christopher Fillmore, Leticia Fillmore, along with 8 Grandchildren, 2 …


Marilyn S. Hopper

Marilyn S. Hopper, 68, died April 17, 2021 in Dayton, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766


Layvertt McElvain

Layvertt “Bert” McElvain, 86, passed away peacefully on the afternoon of April 5, 2021. He was a devoted Husband, beloved Father, and a cherished Grandpa. Bert was born in Slocomb, Alabama on March 5, 1935 to Robert and Henry McElvain. …


George Robert Tolon

Our son, brother, father, uncle, and nephew George Robert Tolon, joined our Lord this last November 21st, 2020. George lived a full and adventurous life, collecting friends and memories from Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Missouri, New Jersey, and Michigan. But …


Richard Rolland Zawodniak

Richard Zawodniak, 82, of Carson City passed away on April 7, 2021. Richard was born on May 1, 1938, in Newark NJ to Marius A. and Helen Dziadek Zawodniak. He graduated from Milburn (NJ) High School in 1956 and attended …


Helen G. (Cissy) Kemp

Cis was born on May 26th, 1954 in Bishop, Ca. She became the 32nd person to live year-round in Mammoth, Ca before the ski resort was there. The daughter of pioneer’s Clyde and Peggy Pearson, the Eastern Sierra Mountains were …


Michael L. Brawley

Michael L. Brawley, Minden, Nevada, passed away March 19, 2021, at UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento, California. He was born in Richmond, California on November 22, 1945, to John and Muisto (Koski) Brawley. The family moved to Goldfield, Nevada, …


Roger Allen Bowen

Roger Allen Bowen, 70, of Yerington Nevada, passed away on April 15, 2021 and is in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations (775)888-6800.


Nancy Eleanor Gomes

Nancy Eleanor Gomes, 88, passed away in her home with her family by her side on April 14, 2021. Nancy was born June 17, 1932 in San Jose, California. She graduated from Notre Dame High School in San Jose. She …


Marguerite Laverne Walker Powrie

Our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great great grandmother, aunt, and dear friend said goodbye to this world and hello to her perfect life. Surrounded by her family, Marguerite Laverne Walker Powrie died of natural causes on April 10, 2021. …


Neva Jo Saulisberry

Neva Jo Saulisberry passed away peacefully March 27th in Gilbert, AZ after a lengthy illness. A resident of the Lodi/Galt area since 1987, she and her husband had recently moved to Arizona to retire. Neva was born August 15, 1955 …


Arthur J. Duvall

Arthur J. Duvall, 78, of Carson City, passed away April 15, 2021. Walton’s Chapel of the Valley is trusted with arrangements. 882-4965.


RoseMary Tootsie Thomsen Laird

RoseMary (Tootsie Thomsen) Laird, age 83, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday April 11, 2021. Her husband of 66 years was by her side. RoseMary was born September 4, 1937 to parents Frederick and Josephine Thomsen. She was born and raised …


Russell J. Mann

Russell J Mann, passed away on Friday, April 2, 2021 at the age of 72 due to complications of ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease). Russell was born on August 1, 1948 in Chicago, Illinois to August (DeNova) Mann and Anna (Uzzardo) …


Logan Michael Talbot

Logan was 22 years old, from Minden NV. He passed away on March 6, 2021. Logan was serving in the US Navy as Nuclear Training Electronic Technician ETN2, Second Class Petty Officer, on the USS Charlotte Submarine. In Honolulu HI …


Christina Janet Silva

We mournfully announce the passing of Christina Janet Silva, 84, of Dayton Nevada; she went to be with the Lord on April 3, 2021, surrounded by her family. Christina was born on August 21, 1936 to Paul Joseph and Alice …


Zona Johnston

Zona Johnston age 85, was born on July 17, 1935. Has lost her short battle with cancer. She is a pillar in the community for helping people buy houses that would have never been able to be homeowners. She is …


Frances Darlene Cadd Davis

On Easter morning the heavens opened. A beam of light enveloped Kaye and she flew away home. Frances “Kaye” Darlene Cadd Davis was born at home in Healdsburg, California on February 19, 1938 to Genevieve Bertha Steeves Cadd and Richard …


Blaine E. Wegley

Blaine E. Wegley, 78, of Carson City, passed away on April 4, 2021. Arrangements are under the care of Walton’s Funerals & Cremations.


Lynn Alan Doyal

Lynn Alan Doya l Celebration of Life Please join us in remembering Lynn Saturday May 8, 2021 at 1:00 pm at the Woodfords Fire Station 60 Diamond Valley Rd, Markleeville, CA Masks and social distancing required. Obituary link: https://www.mcfarlanemortuary.com/obituaries/Lynn-Doyal/#!/Obituary


Emory Lee Crews

Emory Lee Crews, 89, a long time resident of Carson City, Nevada, and southern gentleman, departed this world April 11, 2021. Emory was born in Pine Bluff, Arkansas and attended school in Monroe, Louisiana. He joined the Navy in 1950 …


Rebecca Jane Shoaf

Rebecca Jane Shoaf went home peacefully to be with her beloved husband, Rex Shoaf, of almost 47 years on Sunday April 4th, 2021 at the age of 87. Born in Indiana on Sept. 19, 1933 to Oscar and Rose O’Neal, …


Francine Fillmore

Francine Fillmore, 65, of Carson City, passed away April 8, 2021. Walton’s Chapel of the Valley is trusted with arrangements. 882-4965


Bona Bates

My beautiful mother has passed and joined the love of her life, Ralph Leslie Bates in Heaven. Bonnie (because everybody mispronounced her given name of Bona) was born in Tridell, Utah. She was the 5th of eleven children. She had …


Ervin Criss Baldwin

Ervin Criss Baldwin, 72, a lifelong Fallon resident, and member of the Fallon Paiute Shoshone Tribe passed away on Saturday, April 10, 2021 at his home with his family by his side. Ervin was born September 11, 1948 in Reno, …


John Leo Barile

John Leo Barile, 65, passed away peacefully April 6th from a hard fought battle with lung cancer. Beloved son to Mike and Kit Barile, loving brother to Michael, Eddie, Bobby, and Kathy (Jackie). Beloved father to David (Amanda) and Ryan …


Oscar Ford

Oscar “Ozzie” Ford passed away on April 7, 2021, in his new home in Vancouver, Washington, with Frieda, his wife of 63 years, by his side. Ozzie and Frieda were long-time residents of Carson City, residing there since 1968 when …


Sondra Shyann Manning

Carson City resident Sondra Shyann Manning, 26, entered eternal rest on March 31, 2021. Born to Leni (Miller) Manning and Charles David Manning, Sr. on November 2, 1994 in Fountain Valley, California, Sondra was a bit of a surprise, arriving …


Molly Fuhrman Smith

Molly Fuhrman Smith, a long time Fallon resident went to be with the lord at her home surrounded with lodes ones and loved friends on March 30, 2021. Molly was born in Lodi, California on July 2, 1927, to Samuel …


James P. Kiley

James Patrick Kiley, age 85, passed away in Hospice care at The Lodge in Carson City, Nevada on March 29, 2021. Jim was surrounded during his last days by his wife, Sheilla Harris Kiley, his daughters Elizabeth Shoemaker, Sharlene Davis …


Carlos Yanez

Carlos Yanez of Silver Springs, Nevada passed away peacefully on Friday afternoon, March 26th, 2021 at the age of 76. Carlos was born in Sugarland, Texas, before moving with his family to Stockton, CA in 1956 where he resided until …


Reuben Bob Silvas Jr.

Reuben Bob Silvas Jr, age 72, passed away March 26, 2021 in Carson City, NV where he has been residing for the past 14 years with his wife Sharon of 30 years. Reuben was born in Fresno, CA to Reuben …


Bruce K Kent

On April 1, 2021 Bruce K. Kent unexpectedly passed away at his home in Stillwater, Nevada. He was born on May 26, 1945. He was raised and graduated in Fallon, Nevada. He attended one year of college at UNR and …


Julie Wingfield

CELEBRATION OF LIFE FOR JULIE WINGFIELD The Celebration of Life for Julie Wingfield will be held on Sat April 24 at Walton’s Funeral Homes & Cremation, 1281 N Roop St Carson City, NV. All who knew her and would like …


Desi Rene Navarro

Desi Rene Navarro was called home on Wednesday, March 3rd, in Reno, Nevada at the age of 45. Born in Sun Valley, California, Desi was raised in Carson City, Nevada, and graduated from Carson High School in 1994. During his …


James Michael Deal

James Michael “Jimmy” Deal, 78, passed away Sunday, March 21, 2021 at his home in Carson City after a long illness. Jim was born January 20, 1943 in Washington D.C. to Ralph Corell Deal and Mary Schmitz Deal. After Jim’s …


Marlin Hancock

Marlin Hancock, 92, of Carson City, passed away on April 5, 2021. Arrangements are in the care of Walton’s Funerals & Cremations, (775) 882.4965.


Timothy Hunter

Timothy Hunter, 63, of Carson City, passed away on April 5, 2021. Arrangements are in the care of Walton’s Funerals & Cremations, (775) 882-4965.


Bruce Herbert Reavis

Bruce passed away March 6th due to complications from Covid pneumonia. He had a love of life and for his family and friends. He was born to John and Irma Reavis on August 11, 1939, in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, and attended …


Cynthia Savino-Jeffcoat

Cynthia Savino-Jeffcoat, 62, of Carson City, passed away on April 1, 2021. Arrangements are in the care Walton’s Funerals & Cremations, (775) 882-4965.


Sam Ito

Sam was familiar to many in Carson City as the former owner of Mercury Dry Cleaners, an employee of local casinos, and later the helpful hardware man at Carson, Yerington, and Mound House True Value stores. Sam was born Samuel …


John Edmund Hoyt

On Sunday, March 21, 2021, John Edmund Hoyt, loved son, brother and friend passed away at the age of 27. John was born on May 13, 1993 in South Lake Tahoe, CA, to John and Lisa Hoyt. He attended school …


Su Cha Bold

Su Cha Bold, 80 of Carson City, passed away on March 25, 2021, arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations 888-6800


James P Kiley

James P. Kiley, 85, died March 29, 2021 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766


Judith Wilemina Baker

On December 3rd 2020 Our beloved Mother Judy passed away. She was born in San Jose, CA. On August 28th,1960. She grew up in Gardnerville, NV. and attended Douglas High School. Judy raised and trained guide dogs for many years. …


Judith Marie Rippetoe

The Reno-Carson community lost a legend Saturday morning March 27, 2021. After 88 years of fun, love, dancing, adventure, careers, and leading her large family, Judith Marie Rippetoe passed away at home. Born Judith Gay Regelbrugge, she was an independent …


Reuben Bob Silvas Jr.

Reuben Bob Silvas Jr, age 72, passed away March 26, 2021 in Carson City, NV where he has been residing for the past 14 years with his wife Sharon of 30 years. Reuben was born in Fresno, CA to Reuben …