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Michael Bruce Duncan
Dec 31, 2024
Micheal Bruce Duncan was born on August 17, 1949 to George Duncan and Leona Dubay in Nevada City, California. He attended school in Sacramento and graduated from Grant Union High School in 1967. He joined the Marine Corps in 1968, where he served in Okinawa, Japan.
Upon his return from Okinawa and the completion of his military term, he married the...
Nicholas George Caranica
Dec 5, 2024
Nicholas George Caranica, a proud native of San Francisco, CA, born and raised, and longtime resident of Reno, NV, died on December 5, 2024, after a lengthy battle with cancer. Nick was 85. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 39 years, Stella Osipow, who passed earlier this year.
Nick along with his twin brother, Jim, was born...
Todd West Haefeli
Nov 22, 2024
My husband, Todd West Haefeli, passed away unexpectedly on November 22, 2024. Todd was born to Robert and Audrey Haefeli on December 3, 1969, in San Jose, CA. He is survived by his brothers Dale, Paul, Cory and his wife Lisa, his sister Lisa Haefeli-Judd, our sons Nicholas and Ross and wifey Sam. He is also survived by his nephew's...
Wendie Ann Coleman
Nov 17, 2024
In Loving Memory of Wendie Ann Coleman
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Wendie Ann Coleman, age 55, who departed this world on November 17, 2024. A woman of immense kindness, unyielding generosity, and a spirit that lit up every room, Wendie was truly the life of the party and the glue that held her loved...
Nena Empleo-Rimel
Sep 16, 2024
Nena Empleo-Rimel
Born 02/05/1948 Los Angeles CA
Died 09/16/2024 Reno NV
survived by Daughter Nicole Fair Tracy CA
Daughter Lisa Camilleri San Mateo CA
Brother Tony Empleo Reno NV
Sisters Rena Empleo - Morgan Hill CA.
Tani Malagouti Austin TX
Husband John Rimel - Reno NV
Love you!
Donn Steuernagel
Jul 9, 2024
Donn Steuernagel passed away on June 9, 2024. Donn lived the majority of his life in Reno - enjoying Lake Tahoe and exploring the rural areas of Nevada. He had a long career as a banker working for First Interstate Bank in the early days and eventually retiring from Wells Fargo. Donn enjoyed golf and being around golf. He was...
Mark Williams
Jul 8, 2024
Nevada Division of Investigation Lt. Mark Williams died on July 8, 2024 after persevering through 12 years of the worsening effects of Parkinson’s Disease.
Before moving to Nevada Mark had worked as a police officer in San Jose, California for some 10 years from college graduation until 1979. Then after retiring in April 2000, Mark worked as a Nevada Legislative police...
Patricia Jane Cook
Jun 23, 2024
Patricia Jane Cook, known affectionately as Pat, passed away on June 23, 2024, in Reno Nevada at the age of 78. Born on November 23, 1945, in Portage, Wisconsin, she was a cherished daughter of the late Robert L. and Arleen M. Cook.
Pat pursued a vigorous educational path, earning a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin/Stout in...
Greg Joss
Jun 5, 2024
Greg Joss, a proud fourth generation buckaroo cowboy, passed away on June 5, 2024, leaving behind a legacy that will forever be etched in the hearts those who knew him. Born on June 11, 1954, in Lusk, Wyoming, Greg's life was a testament to hard work, integrity, and passion for the cowboy way of living.
From the tender age of 4,...
Eileen Joan Bisceglia
May 29, 2024
Eileen Joan Bisceglia, 99 passed away peacefully in Reno, Nevada on May 29th, 2024.
Eileen Bisceglia was born on July 15, 1924, in Swanton, Vermont to the late Fredrick and Lena Babbie into a bustling household of eleven siblings, where love overflowed. Her roots were firmly planted in Swanton where she embarked on her educational journey at St. Anne’s Academy before...
William Paul Wienholz
Apr 9, 2024
Bill, William Paul Wienholz, passed away on April 4, 2024 at Renown in Reno with his family present. He had a way of making each person feel valued. He cared about the lonely ones, especially children, and was there for his loved ones and strangers when nobody else was.Born December 2, 1951 in Bremerton, Washington to Billie Jean Wienholz and...
Richard E Sot
Mar 29, 2024
We are sad to announce the unexpected passing of long-term Reno resident, Dr. Richard (Rick) Sot on March 29, 2024. He was born on October 28, 1948 in Sewickley, PA, and was predeceased by his mother Agnes Frances (Robert) Sot, his father, Edward Joseph Sot, and his sister, Dr. Diane Marie Sot, VMD. He is survived by his cousins, Dr....
Kenny Allen Foster
Mar 28, 2024
On Thursday, March 28, 2024, Kenneth Allen Foster “Kenny”, loving son, husband, father, (and grandfather) died at age sixtyseven in Reno, Nevada after suffering a devastating ski injury. He left behind a legacy of artistry, love, and inspiration. A lifelong artist, Kenny's career began with a bachelor's degree in art from CSU Fullerton and he furthered his education decades later...
Brian Leroy Harward
Feb 20, 2024
Brian Leroy Harward, 63, of Sparks, Nevada, returned to his heavenly home on February 20, 2024, afterbattling a prolonged illness.Brian was born in Salt Lake City, Utah on June 24, 1960, to Deloy and Mary Jane Harward. Brianattended primary education in Utah. In lieu of high school graduation, Brian attended night school toearn his GED and later attended Steven Henniger...
Wayne Francis Westerlind
Feb 17, 2024
On Saturday, February 17th, Wayne Francis Westerlind, a beloved son, brother, husband, father, and grandfather, passed away after a five-year fight with cancer. He was sixty-three years old. Born to William Sr. and Patricia Westerlind, Wayne grew up with his three brothers, Bill, Kevin, and Stephen, in Auburn, Massachusetts. Wayne reminisced happily upon his childhood, often remarking to his own...
Doris Nielsen
Jan 24, 2024
Doris passed after a long illness.She was the daughter of Clarence Valentine and Aldora Valentine Barba. They predeceased her.She leaves behind her children: Denette Neville, Dana Barba Languille, Shannon Smith and Richard Valentine.She had 14 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.Doris has three sisters: Barbara Clauser, Joan Lapp and Ann Russello.Funeral services will be held privately.
Arba Edward Peck III
Jan 22, 2024
Arba Edward Peck III of Reno is knock, knock, knockin on heavens door and now lives in peace without pain. Resident of Reno for the last 10 years, where he found happiness and many friends and chosen family of which he dearly loved. He has left behind the world of pain and suffering to be with his loving parents Mary...
Robert Dale Clayton
Jan 7, 2024
Robert D. Clayton
Robert D. Clayton, 79, passed away January 7, 2024 in Sparks, NV.
He was born in Hollister, CA, the son of Robert and Dorothea (Mott) Clayton.
He met Gertrude Secatero in San Francisco, CA. They celebrated 56 years of marriage in
November. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by three brothers,
Johnny L. Clayton, Charles “Chuck” Clayton and Allen Clayton;...
Shirley Jo Ann Allison
Dec 19, 2023
Shirley Jo Ann Allison (Ybarra / Ashford) passed away on 12.19.2023 at the age of 85 in Sparks NV. She was truly “ an Angel among us” She is survived by husband Pastor David J. Allison, her sons Steven Keith Sample, David Wayne Sample, Pastor Kevin Timm Sample and Greg Frank Allen Sample and daughter Cher...
Jacqueline Ann-Marie Poll Lewis
Dec 19, 2023
Jacqueline Ann-Marie Poll Lewis passed away unexpectedly on December 19, 2023 in Reno, Nevada. She was born on September 25, 1956 to Joyce and Jay Poll in Battle Creek, Michigan. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Jeanne Poll. She is survived by her husband Bryan, four brothers Jim, Tom, Dan, and Tim, three children,...
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