Obituaries

Jan 3, 2019

Roberta Ranae Rambeau, 42 of Yerington, Nevada peacefully passed away surrounded by her family on January 3, 2019 in Reno, Nevada due to complications from diabetes.

She was born September 1, 1976 in Reno to Robert Rambeau of Bishop, CA and Evangeline Rambeau of Yerington. Roberta was a lifelong resident of Yerington and member of the Yerington...

Dec 31, 2018

Gary Mark Giron passed on December 31, 2018 at the age of 59 at the Life Care Center in Reno.

Gary was born on March 2, 1959 in Albuquerque New Mexico. Preceded in death by his parents Bernie and Doris Giron (Sam). Gary is a member of the Yerington Paiute Tribe.

He is survived by...

Dec 26, 2018

Cynthia J. Halladay passed away early Wednesday morning, December 26, 2018 at Renown Medical Center in Reno.  She was 62.

Cynthia was born in Yerington, Nevada on July 28, 1956 the daughter of Eugene and Elsa Halladay.  She was a life long resident of Yerington and had worked for Nevada Copper and also for A.L.I.V.E.

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Dec 16, 2018

Ernest Cecil Pitts passed away early Sunday morning, December 16, 2018 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Reno.  He was 77.

Ernest was born in Vallejo, California on October 4, 1941 the son of Robert and Anita Pitts.  Ernest was an Eagle Scout and had earned the Silver Award in Scouting.  Scouting was a major influence...

Dec 16, 2018

Alexander (Alex) Navarro passed away on Sunday morning, December 16, 2018 at the Renown Medical Center, Reno.  He was 43.

Alex was born in Yerington on March 29, 1975 the son of Roberto and Maria (Arroyo) Navarro.  He had lived in Las Vegas for many years and had worked in Construction as a Carpenter for many years. ...

Nov 30, 2018

Frank R. Brown passed away at his home in Yerington on Friday, November 30, 2018.  He was 78. Frank was born in Laramie, Wyoming on April 16, 1940 the son of Oswald and Ruby (Steddart) Brown.  He was a U.S. Army veteran. Frank had lived in Yerington for the past 33 years.  He was an avid reader of SYFI books, ...

Nov 28, 2018

The morning of the day she was born, Wednesday, December 31, 1947, dad was practicing touch-and-go landings at the local airfield. A very pregnant mom sat on a blanket near the runway. If labor began, the signal was for mom to spread a white blanket...

Nov 24, 2018

John W. Swainston, born April 27,1946 at Wellington, Nevada, was the fourth child of George D. and Dorothy Wright Swainston. He was delivered prematurely, at home, weighing a mere 2 pounds, 3 ounces by Dr. Mary Fulstone. John died from complications due to throat and lung cancer at the Veterans Hospital in Reno on November 24, 2018.

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Nov 24, 2018

Judy Kay Welty passed away on Saturday, November 24, 2018 at the South Lyon Medical Center in Yerington.  She was 69.

Judy was born April 10, 1949 in Placerville, California the daughter of Robert and Ann Cates.  Judy had graduated high school in 1967.  She married Clyde Welty.  They had lived in Ely, Nevada for over 14...

Nov 15, 2018

Mary Lee Stevens (Quinn) went to be with our creator and our ancestors on November 15, 2018. At the time of her passing at South Lyon Medical Center she was surrounded by family. Mary was 82.

Mary was born in Smith Valley, NV on February 14, 1936 to Frank and Hazel Quinn. She was delivered by "Dr....

Nov 14, 2018

Micki June Moore passed away in Carson City on Wednesday, November 14, 2018 Micki was born in Roseburg, Oregon on June 16, 1954.  She had lived in Yerington for the past 15 years. She is survived by her husband, Steve, son Ernest and 2 grandchildren. Her Memorial service will be held 11:00 am Saturday, December 1st at the Freitas Rupracht...

Nov 4, 2018

Bruce Colbert Tom passed away on November 4, 2018 at Wingfield Hills Nursing Home in Sparks.  He was 79. He was born in Schurz, Nevada July 21, 1939 the son of Henry and Christine Tom. Bruce is survived by his wife of 51 years, Walita; his sons, Clarence Collins and Corey Tom; his daughter, Rhonda Sandoval; his stepson, Richard Carter;...

Nov 4, 2018

Robert L. Burgess, age 70 of Yerington passed away on Sunday, November 4, 2018 at Renown Medical Center in Reno. Bob was born September 17, 1948 the son of William and Ruth Burgess.  After he graduated from high school Bob joined the United States Marine Corps.  After his service he worked as a long haul truck driver.  In December 2011...

Oct 31, 2018

James Thomas Dunlap passed away on Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at South Lyon Medical Center, Yerington.  He was 68. Jim was born November 24, 1949 in Sacramento, California the son of Lyman and Virginia (Marsh) Dunlap.  He had graduated from Ponderosa High School in 1967.  He married Vicki chase January 1, 1971 in Carson City Nevada.  They have lived in...

Oct 15, 2018

Dwain "Gunny" Conner passed away at his home in Yerington on Monday, October 15, 2018.  He was 64. He was born in California on February 19, 1954.  He had served in the United States Marine Corps.  He had worked may years as a concrete finisher. A Celebration of Life service is planned for a later date. Arrangements and cremation is...

Sep 11, 2018

Winnifred (Winni) B. Ricci was taken up to be with the Lord in all His glory on September 11, 2018. Winnie was born on May 2, 1923 in Arvada, Co. Her father, George Toby, died when she was eleven years old. Her mother Hilda remarried three years later to Joseph Breen who adopted Winni.  Winni became a nurse and...

Aug 25, 2018

Beverly C. McDaniel passed away at her home in Yerington on Saturday morning, August 25, 2018.  She was 84. She was born in California on December 26, 1933 the daughter of Vernon and Lenora (Dickson) Petersen. She is survived by her three children, Ailine, Brian and Daryl; her 8 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild; and her...

Aug 8, 2018

Russell David Lacey lost his life in a fatal car accident outside of Yerington on August 8, 2018.  He was 24. Russell was born in Reno, Nevada on November 18, 1993 the son of John Lacey and Dede Riddle.  He graduated from Yerington High School in 2012. Baseball was Russell's biggest passion, he started in little league and played all...

Aug 8, 2018

Olivia A. Catron died from injuries received in auto accident outside of Yerington on Wednesday, August 8, 2018.  She was 23. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, September 9th at 12:00 (noon) at the Plaza Hotel 211 East 9th Street in Carson City. The family does have some requests - Please no children under 14...

Aug 2, 2018

Stephanie Ann Bryan went home to our Lord on August 2, 2018 after a long battle with several health issues, she went peacefully surrounded by her family.  She was 26. Stephanie was born in Reno, Nevada on May 19, 1992.  One of her proudest moments was when she graduated from Yerington High School in 2009.  Since then she has lived...