Obituaries

May 15, 2019

Barbara Jean Tamagni passed away at her home in Yerington on Wednesday afternoon, May 15, 2019.  She was 74.

Barbara was born in Yerington, Nevada on April 10, 1945 the daughter of Albert and Angelina (Pardini) Tamagni.

Barbara had worked as a Beautician in Reno for many years and also worked in Casino's in Las...

May 13, 2019

Justine Flora Hicks died Monday evening at South Lyon Medical Center, Yerington from injuries received in an auto accident.  She was 80.

Justine was born in Schurz on April 4, 1939 the daughter of Louis and Lena (Benjamin) Murphy.

She graduated from Yerington High School and from Haskell Indian Junior College in Lawrence, Kansas.  She...

May 9, 2019

Ruth P. Croker passed away at her residence in Yerington on Thursday, May 9, 2019 just 4 months shy of her 100th year.

Ruth was born in Oxnard, California August 29, 1919 the daughter of Emil and Nellie Pfeiler.

Ruth had lived in Yerington since 1969 and for the past 7 years had lived at...

Apr 26, 2019

Edward Jay Hadsall lost his battle against cancer on Friday, April 26, 2019.  He was 54.  He had been hospitalized in the Carson Tahoe Hospital in Carson City for a time before he moved to his parents home in Yerington.

Edward was born July 30, 1964 in Portland, Oregon the son of Ronald and Gay (Gilleland) Hadsall. ...

Apr 24, 2019

Victor 'Dick' Cota passed away at his home in Wellington on Wednesday, April 24.  He was 95.

Victor was born in Santa Barbara, California on March 3, 1924 the son of Julius and Presentacion (Robles). He had a strong spirit from the beginning having lost his Mother at birth, he was premature and came home in a...

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...