Obituaries

Yerington, Nevada Obituaries

Caroline Merril

Caroline Merril

Jul 10, 2026

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Caroline Merrill of Yerington, on July 10, 2026 at the age of 82.

She will be lovingly remembered by her brothers David Carrera Sr and Orin Carrera Jr. ; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews who she loved dearly.  Caroline was predeceased by her parents Deora...

Arloa Virginia Mantz

Arloa Virginia Mantz

Jun 24, 2026

Arloa Virginia Brown Mantz was born on December 15, 1938, in Reno, Nevada to Willis James Brown and Wanda Elaine (Plummer) Brown. Virginia passed away on June 24, 2026, surrounded by loved ones in the home that she and her husband Ralph built. Although her given name was Arloa, she was known throughout her life as Virginia or Ginny. She...

Frank Garcia Espiritu, Jr

Frank Garcia Espiritu, Jr

Jun 18, 2026

My beloved husband, Frank G. Espiritu, Jr. left this world on Thursday, June 18, 2026.  He was 76.

Frank was born in Honolulu, Hawaii on October 15, 1949 the son of Frank and Mercedes Espiritu.  After graduating from high school he joined the Army and served in Vietnam.  He earned the Bronze Star along with several other service medals.

Frank is survived...

Dolores May Terrell

Dolores May Terrell

Jun 11, 2026

Dolores May Terrell passed away peacefully on June 11, 2026 at South Lyon Medical Center with her closest family by her side, she was 90.

Dolores was born May 19, 1936 in Chicago, Illinois to Woodrow and Lauretta (Stech) Wisden.

Dolores was a wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother. She moved to Yerington in 1979. She worked at the Yerington Senior Center for...

Myron Scott Whalin

Myron Scott Whalin

May 29, 2026

Myron Scott Whalin passed away peacefully at his home in Yerington, Nevada on Friday, May 29, 2026.  He was 83.

Scott was born March 29, 1943 in Kittery, Maine the son of Myron and Mildred Whailin.  He also had one brother, Eliot, who is now deceased.

After high school he joined the Army and was deployed in Alaska.  In Alaska he married...

Tabatha Anne Chidwick

Tabatha Anne Chidwick

May 23, 2026

Tabatha Anne Chidwick, age 48, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2026 at Carson Tahoe Hospital in Carson City.

Tabatha was born in Yerington, Nevada on March 9, 1978 the daughter of Mark and Patricia Chidwick. Tabatha was a lifelong resident of Yerington and graduated from Yerington High School in 1996. She dedicated her career to caring for others, working as...

Evangeline Rambeau

Evangeline Rambeau

May 20, 2026

Evangeline Rambeau passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.  She was 78.

She was born in Yerington, Nevada on September 25, 1947 the daughter of Vernon and Eva Shears.

Her Celebration of Life service will be held 10:00 am on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at the YPT Community Center, 30 West Loop Yerington.  Following the service a gathering  will be held at...

Kenneth Vincent Romano

Kenneth Vincent Romano

May 19, 2026

Kenneth Vincent Romano passed away at his home on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.  He was 82

Ken was born in Schenectady, New York on September 18, 1943 the son of Vincent and Laura Romano.  He married LaVerne Reiko Tanaka in Yerington, Nevada on October 4, 1994.  Ken worked as a Gas Foreman for PG&E for many years.

A graveside service was held...

Francisca Torres de Torres

Francisca Torres de Torres

Apr 28, 2026

Francisco Torres De Torres passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at MacNeal Hospital in Berwyn, Illinois.  She was 94.  Francisca was born October 4, 1931 the daughter of Leon Torres and Apolonia Rodriguez in Mexico.  She lived in Melrose Park, Illinois for several years.

A Funeral Mass for Francisca will be held 12:00 Noon on Friday, May 8th at the Holy...

Albert Munoz

Albert Munoz

Apr 19, 2026

Albert Munoz passed away at his home in Yerington, Nevada on Sunday, April 19, 2026 after a long illness.  He was 88.

Albert was born in Eldorado, Texas on April 8, 1938 to Antonio and Juanita (Deleon) Munoz.  After high school he joined the United States Marine Corps.  He married Karen McVey in Modesto, California in 1988.  They moved to Yerington...

Geneva Ruth Neuhauser

Geneva Ruth Neuhauser

Apr 10, 2026

Geneva Ruth Neuhauser (Galantuomini), 84, of Yerington, Nevada, passed away peacefully at home on April 10, 2026. She was born on November 15, 1941, and lived a life centered on family, friends, and quiet strength.

Geneva was a devoted mother and a steady, caring presence to those who knew her. She was a kind and compassionate person who made friends wherever...

Marion "Babe" Rodgers

Marion "Babe" Rodgers

Apr 7, 2026



Marion “Babe” Rodgers, age 102, a long time Yerington resident, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, April 7, 2026 at Carson Tahoe Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Babe was born on December 16, 1923 in Santa Ana, California to Marcia and John Rodgers Sr. He graduated high school from Los Angeles City High School in June 1943 and immediately...

Yvonne Belle Snyder

Yvonne Belle Snyder

Mar 12, 2026

Yvonne Belle Snyder was called home to Jesus on Thursday, March 12, 2026 at her daughter’s home in Dayton. She was 99 years old.

Yvonne was born on January 08, 1927, the only daughter of Roland and Virginia (Bell) Snyder. Except for a few months away, she lived her entire life in Yerington.

In earlier years, Yvonne enjoyed homemaking, entertaining, and volunteer...

Dolores Mearle Salas

Dolores Mearle Salas

Mar 12, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Dolores Salas.  Dolores passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2026 at Silver Oak Post Acute Care in Carson City.  She was 92.

Dolores was born September 10, 1933 in Yerington, Nevada the daughter of Joe and Luella (Summers) SalasShe was a very proud Veteran of the United States Air Force,...

Gordon Blaine Pratt, Jr

Gordon Blaine Pratt, Jr

Feb 22, 2026

Gordon Blaine Pratt, Jr. passed away at his home in Yerington, Nevada on Sunday, February 22, 2026.  He was 75.

Gordon was born December 19, 1950 in Wallace, Idaho the son of Gordon B. and Elenore (Walker) Pratt.  He graduated from Wallace High School in 1971.  He married Donna Morse of Wallace in 1971.  They welcomed two children, David and Patricia....

Clarence Russell Shafer

Clarence Russell Shafer

Feb 19, 2026

Clarence Russell Shafer, lovingly known as “Russ”, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2026.  He  was 92. 

Russ was born on January 12,1934, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa the son of Clarence W. and Clara Marie (Terrin) Shafer. 

Russ was preceded in death by the love of his life and wife of 46 years , Esperanza Rodriguez Shafer; his parents, Clarence Wiley, and...

Mark Brenden Forsstom

Mark Brenden Forsstom

Feb 8, 2026

Mark Brenden Forsstrom died suddenly at his home in Yerington, Nevada on February 8, 2026. He was 69.

Mark is survived by his two beloved sisters, Teresa (Terry) Hess of Litchfield, Minnesota and Lesley-Ann O’Hara of Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada. He was predeceased by both parents and his nephew Steven and “Baby Cat”. He is survived by his niece Deanna & nephews...

Charlene Diane Marc

Charlene Diane Marc

Feb 8, 2026

Charlene Diane Marc, "Charlie Brown", 78 of Yerington Nevada passed away peacefully on Sunday February 8th surrounded by loved ones.

Charlene was born October 18, 1947, in Tacoma, Washington, to Roland and Zetta Marc. Early in Charlene’s life Zetta met Bob Brown and as a family they moved to Yerington NV where Bob went to work at the Anaconda Mine. Bob...

Larry Lee Cox

Larry Lee Cox

Feb 5, 2026

Larry Lee Cox Jr. passed away at his home in Yerington, Nevada on February 5, 2026 after a long battle with cancer.

He was born November 14, 1954 in Portland, Oregon to parents Larry Lee Cox Sr and Sonia (Wedemeyer) Cox.

Larry met Renee’ Faust when they were 25. It was love at first sight for both. He knew after 3 weeks...

Isidro "Papa Chilo" Ramirez Arellano

Isidro "Papa Chilo" Ramirez Arellano

Feb 1, 2026

Isidro "Papa Chilo" Ramirez Arellano passed away at his home Sunday, February o1, 2026 surrounded by his family.  He was 70.

Isidro was born on May 15, 1955 the son of Secundino Ramirez and Todora Arellano in Zacatecas, Mexico.  He was a loving Father, Brother and Grandpa who enjoyed farming, taking care of his animals and spending time with his family....

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