Obituaries

Apr 23, 2019

Basil Angelo Quilici passed away Tuesday morning, April 23, 2019 at the South Lyon Medical Center, Yerington.  He was 89.

Basil was born November 27, 1929 to Angelo and Louise (Scossa) Quilici in Yerington, NV.  He spent his early childhood in Smith Valley until his parents took over the Scossa homestead in Mason Valley. Basil started his...

Apr 10, 2019

It is with great sadness that the family of Stephen Dow Proffitt announces his passing on April 2019 in Newport Beach, CA. Stephen was born in 1940 in Oakland, CA to Gordon and Muriel Proffitt.

Revered by those that knew him, adored by those that knew him well, Stephen lived many lives in a lifetime ended too...

Apr 5, 2019

Diane Tom passed away early Friday morning, April 5, 2019 at the Renown Regional Medical Center in Reno.  She was 55.

Diane was born in Schurz, Nevada 0n November 12, 1963 the daughter of Lester Eagle, Sr. and Shirley Quartz.

Diane was a life long resident of Yerington.  She enjoyed attending heavy metal concerts.

Mar 29, 2019

Delfino Quintero Guzman passed away at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Reno early Friday morning, March 29, 2019.  He was 57.

Delfino Q. Guzman was born on May 21, 1961 to Beatrice Quintero-Guzman and Joseph Guzman in Schurz, NV. He attended grade school at Schurz Elementary School and graduated from Mineral County High School in Hawthorne,...

Mar 15, 2019

Kenneth R. Robertson passed away on Friday, March 15, 2019 at the Tahoe Pacific Hospital in Sparks, Nevada.  He was 67.

Kenneth was born January 31, 1952 in Oakland, California the son of Herman and Amy (Ellis) Robertson.  He was a veteran having served in the United States Army.

A Celebration of Life for Ken...

Mar 15, 2019

Lawrence Fawcett died suddenly and unexpectedly in his home in Yerington on Friday, March 15, 2019. He was 62. Larry was born to Lawrence and Wilma Fawcett on August 29, 1956 in Yerington, Nevada. He graduated from Yerington High School and attended vocational schooling in Susanville, California. Larry then returned to Yerington where he worked as a welder at Marathon...

Mar 14, 2019

Stanley E. Williams passed away at his home in Wellington on Thursday, March 14, 2019.  He was 87.

Stanley was born June 25, 1931 in Washington, Utah the son of Issac and Cecelia Williams.  He was a veteran having served in the U.S. Navy.  He married Mary Lou Zehner in Reno, Nevada on February 26, 1955.

Mar 12, 2019

William Patrick Quinlan, Jr., passed away at his home in Yerington, Nevada on Tuesday morning, March 12, 2019.  He was 80.

He was born in Los Angeles, California on September 29, 1938 the son of William and Clara Quinlan. He was a veteran having served in the United States Air Force. In 1959 he married Judy Davis...

Mar 11, 2019

Donald F. Shepard, III, died Monday, March 11,2019 at the Rosewood Rebabilitation Center in Reno.  He was 73.

Donald was born in Oakland, California on August 15, 1945 the son of Donald and Antoinette Shepard.  He was a Veteran having served in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam war.  He received several medals during his...

Mar 6, 2019

Jesus 'Jess' Pulido passed away at his home in Yerington surrounded by his family on Wednesday morning, March 6, 2019.  He was 90.

Jess was born in Auburn, California on April 13, 1928. He has lived the last 13 years in Yerington

He enjoyed reading, listening to music, walking his dogs and spending time with...

Feb 12, 2019

Anne "Annie" Soprito went home to be with the Lord, February 12, 2019 in Yerington, Nevada.

Anne Alice Vautour was born on January 26,1924 in Scoudouc, New Brunswick, Canada to Peter and Lizzean Vautour. She was the second born of six children, four brothers and one sister.

She married Clifford Marks in 1943. They had...

Feb 8, 2019

It is with great sadness that the family of Audrey Elizabeth Liese Rupracht announces her passing on February 8, 2019. Audrey was born on July 1, 1924 in Vershire, Vermont, to Howard and Bessie Liese. She married Robert Milton Rupracht, Sr. on September 13, 1945. Audrey and Robert raised three children, Robert, Jr., Rebecca, and Bonita. Robert and Audrey owned...

Feb 1, 2019

Theodore Richard Quintero passed on Friday evening, February 1, 2019 in Schurz.  He was 63.  Rich was born in Schurz on January 12, 1956.

He enjoyed making people laugh, making crafts, landscaping and digging and looking for rocks.  He also enjoyed fishing at the reservoir.

He is survived by his children, David Jason Christy, Richard...

Jan 30, 2019

William 'Bill' Bowman Sr. passed away at his home in Yerington surrounded by his family on Wednesday, January 30, 2019.  He was 83. Bill is survived by his spouse, children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.  He was a very devoted family man. His love for family, friends, and God was unmeasurable.  His favorite Bible verse was Hebrews 13:5 keep your lives...

Jan 29, 2019

Erin Renee Parker passed away on Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at the Renown Medical Center in Reno, Nevada.  She was 35.

Erin was born in Stockton, California on August 5, 1983 the daughter of Marc and Amy Parker.

Erin gave so much to her family and friends in her 35 years with us. Her love...

Jan 29, 2019

Grover F. Glasner "Jug" passed away January 29 at the Fernley Eastates Assisted Living Center.  He was 95.

He was born in White Rock, South Dakota, graduated high school at age 16 and enlisted into the Army and WWII at 20.  The 20 th Armored Division of the 7 th Army was activated March 1943, that same...

Jan 24, 2019

Annetta "Anita" May Petersen of Yerington, NV passed away peacefully in her home on January 24, 2019, after a brief battle with cancer.  She was 78.

A native of California, Anita lived in Yerington for the last six years with her husband, Ralph Irving Petersen. Anita was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day...

Jan 19, 2019

Jean Sedore led a full, spirited life. Born and raised in Santa Barbara, she moved about the country, rearing her four children in California and Ohio. She could be fun and she could be feisty, but she loved life throughout. Among her passions were fishing, hunting, bowling and gardening. She loved all animals, but especially loved her late dog...

Jan 17, 2019

On January 17, 2019, Yolanda Rene Lockwood, loving mother, daughter, sister and Auntie went to join her mother and father in heaven.

Yolanda was born to Lou and LaVella Lockwood on December 14, 1970 in Schurz, Nevada. She graduated high school in Hawthorne, Nevada. She excelled in all sports but truly was a standout gifted athlete in...

Jan 13, 2019

On November 3 rd , 1957, James Isaac Moore and his wife Estelle Slater Moore brought their son, Steven James Moore, into this world with the help of Dr. Elliot in Placerville, California. On January 13, 2019 Steve was ushered from his home in Yerington, Nevada into Heaven with the waiting spirits of his mother, father, and beloved Rottweiler,...