Helen Adele Bankovich, 89, died in Carson City on Dec. 14, 2010. She was born Aug. 7, 1921, in Alameda, Calif., to William N. and Olive Barron. She was preceded in death by her husband Joseph Bankovich and daughter Laurel Walls. She is survived by her son Jeffrey Walls, and numerous nieces and nephews. Capitol City Cremation & Burial is in charge of arrangements.