Ronald Dean Snooks Sr. has made his final ride to be with our Heavenly Father. After a two year long battle with sirrocious Ronald finally succumbed to his ailment on July 1, 2024.  He was 73.

Ronald was born in Fallon Nv on June 18, 1951. Ronald spent his formative years on the Yomba reservation. He was raised by his grandparents Art and Alice Hooper, where he grew up with his siblings and cousins.

Ron was the youngest of the bunch so, when the kids all went off to school he had to entertain himself, this is when he found his gift. Ron developed a bond with Horses and cows like no one else. This time helped him develop empathy and patience skills that would make him  the father and friend he would become.

Ron graduated from Austin Highschool in 1969  Ron spent his young adult life as many do living fast and running wild with his cousins, spending most of his time riding broncs and chasing Mustangs.

He got a job at Basic, the Magnesite mine in Gabbs, Nv,  where he would put in 43 years of service. Ron was a gifted operator who exhibited a mastery of every piece of equipment he operated.

Shortly after he started his career he married and began a family with Vonnie Snooks.

As soon as  he began his family, Ron found strength through his relationship with the Lord and stopped living so fast. He dedicated his life to be the father that he never had.

Ron is survived by the mother of his children Vonnie Snooks, his Sons: Ron Snooks Jr., wife Monica and their children Garrett, Kelsey, Mariah, Natallie and Theodore; Russell Snooks and his children Nathaniel, Mia and Madison; Mark Snooks his wife Crystal and children Trenton, Christian, Ruben, Stanley, and Anthony; Richard Snooks and his wife Sommer; Rocky Snooks; and his daughter Rhyanne Snooks.and grandchild, Faith.

We will be having a double celebration of life on Saturday July 27th beginning in Fallon at the tribal gymnasium at 10am. After that we will be making the pilgrimage to his homeland Yomba.   In Yomba we will be holding a gravesite service around 1 followed by a fellowship meal at the community center.  Family and friends are invited to sign his online guest book at www.FRFH.net

Ronald spent his life being a pillar of strength and patience. As you go forth in your day think of Ron and show kindness and consideration to your fellow man and animal.

Arrangements and cremation are under the direction of Freitas Rupracht Funeral Home, 25 Hwy 208 Yerington, nV 89447, (775) 463-2911