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Yerington, Nevada Obituaries

Darrell Lee Browning

Darrell Lee Browning

Nov 16, 2017

Darrell Lee Browning passed away on Thursday morning, November 16, 2017 at the South Lyon Medical Center in Yerington.  He was 78. Darrell was born in Hot Lake, Oregon on January 23, 1939.  He was a veteran having served in the United States Navy.  He married Imogene Elizabeth Boyer in Carson City on January 17, 1976 Darrell was a resident...

Norma Jean Lessard

Norma Jean Lessard

Nov 10, 2017

Norma Jean Lessard, age 78,  passed away at her home in Schurz surrounded by her family on Friday morning, November 10, 2017. Norma was born in Schurz on February 9, 1939 the daughter of Raymond and Agnes (Quartz) Sammaripa.  Norma was a veteran having served in the United States Marine Corps. She worked many years as an Executive Secretary for...

Christine Clare Walker

Christine Clare Walker

Nov 8, 2017

Christine Clare Walker passed away at her home in Yerington on Wednesday evening, November 8, 2017.  She was 87. Christine was born in Santa Cruz, California on March 10, 1930 the daughter of Ray and Minnie Pollastrini.  She was the only child but never felt like one, because of her large extended family of uncles and aunts.  She graduated from...

James 'Jimmy" Redmon

James 'Jimmy" Redmon

Nov 3, 2017

James "Jimmy" Redmon died November 3, 2017 in Bethany, MO due to a vehicle accident. He was 35. Jimmy was born on November 5, 1981 in Sacramento, CA. He graduated from Yerington High School, Yerington, NV in 2000. From a young age, Jimmy always had an immense passion for animals. He was happiest when working with horses. He had a...

Lester L. Rosaschi

Lester L. Rosaschi

Oct 24, 2017

Lester L. Rosaschi passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at the Gardnerville Health & Rehab Center.  He was 84. Lester was born January 7, 1933 in Yerington the son of Ambro and Dolly Rosaschi.  He lived with his parents on the historical old Miller and Lux Ranch in Mason Valley until he was 5.  His parents purchased the "Roach"...

Mollie Kennedy

Mollie Kennedy

Oct 4, 2017

Mollie Kennedy passed away at Saint Mary's Medical Center in Reno on Wednesday, October 4, 2017. She was 74. Mollie was born in England the daughter of Rowland and Maud Martin. She lived in Yerington for many years.  Mollie worked many years as a Housekeeper here in Yerington.  She was a very kind person that enjoyed helping others and even...

Harold Eugene Moore

Harold Eugene Moore

Oct 4, 2017

Harold E. Moore passed away in his home on Wednesday, October 4, 2017 after a lengthy illness. He was 85.

Harold was born on December 14, 1931 in Broadwater, NE to his parents William and Anna Moore. They moved to Homedale, ID in 1936 and ran a family farm. After graduation from high school, Harold moved to...

Bernie Giron

Bernie Giron

Sep 30, 2017

On September 30, 2017, Bernie Giron passed away peacefully in his sleep surrounded by family at South Lyon Medical Centers Long Term Care in Yerington.  He was 81.

Bernie Giron was born October 31, 1936 in Polvadra New Mexico to Pilar and Andrea Giron. Bernie was the oldest of 14 children and grew up...

Doris Sam Giron

Doris Sam Giron

Sep 15, 2017

On September 14, 2017, Doris Sam Giron, passed away peacefully in her sleep. Doris was 76 years old. She was born in Schurz, Nevada August 11, 1941  the daughter of Clarence and Bernice (Sam) Brown. Doris was a beloved member of the Yerington Paiute Tribe. She leaves behind her husband, Bernie Giron; 5 children, Gary, Vince (Karen), Martha (Juvenal),...

Storie Turner

Storie Turner

Sep 14, 2017

We were blessed with a precious angel baby, Storie Ellen Yvonne Turner that returned suddenly to heavenly Father on September 14, 2017 She leaves behind her Mother, KatiAnne Turner, her adoptive parents Kari and Michell; her sister, Sammie and brother, Collen; grandparents, Laurena Turner, Ryan Smith and grandfather, Pat Turner A graveside funeral will be held 11:00 am Saturday, October...

Patricia Lambert

Patricia Lambert

Sep 10, 2017

Patricia 'Pat' Lambert passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, September 10 at the Cascade of the Sierra in Sparks.  She was 80. Pat was born in Ely, Nevada on July 6, 1937 the daughter of David and Irene (Jessen) Mattice.  She lived in her beloved state of Nevada all of her life and the past 30 years in Yerington.  She...

Christopher David Harper

Christopher David Harper

Sep 7, 2017

Christopher David Harper (Chris) died September 7, 2017 in an automobile accident. He was 45 years old. Chris was born on Chanute Air Force Base in Illinois on September 17, 1971 the son of David and Kaye Harper. Chris joined the U.S. Navy in 1993. He spent 24 years in San Diego, California where he met his wife, Rhonda...

Esther Fay Lusk

Esther Fay Lusk

Sep 5, 2017

Esther Fay Lusk passed away at her home in Yerington, Nevada on Tuesday morning, September 5, 2017.  She was 78. Esther was born in Dallas, Texas on October 13, 1938 the daughter of  Johnnie and Estell Smith. She lived most of her life in California having moved to Nevada about 4 years ago and has lived in Yerington for the...

Lucio 'Lou' Hernandez

Lucio 'Lou' Hernandez

Aug 15, 2017

Lucio Hernandez passed away at his home in Schurz, Nevada on Tuesday evening, August 15, 2017 surrounded by family.  He was 85. Lou was born in Imlay, Nevada on November 1, 1931 the son of Lucio and Feliciana Hernandez.  He was a Veteran having served in the United States Marine Corps.  He married Geraldine Leyva on January 11, 1958 in...

Richard Smolin

Richard Smolin

Aug 14, 2017

Richard Smolin passed away at his home in Smith, Nevada on Monday evening, August 14, 2017.  He was 69. Richard was born in Brooklyn, New York on February 21, 1948 the son of Gerard and Gloria (West) Smolin. He had lived in Smith, NV for the past 5 years coming from Southern California.  He was a falconer, scholar, artist, musician,...

Verna Plummer

Verna Plummer

Aug 12, 2017

Verna Plummer passed away at her home in Schurz, Nevada on Saturday afternoon, August 12, 2017.  She was 89. Verna was born July 20, 1928 in Bridgeport, California the daughter of Pete and Mabel (Sam) Andrews. Verna's Memorial Service will be held 11:00 Saturday, August 19th at the Tribal Gym in Schurz. Family and friends are invited to sign her...

Roger A. Ames

Roger A. Ames

Jul 28, 2017

Roger Allen Ames passed away at his home in Yerington on Friday morning, July 28, 2017.  He was 85. Roger was born December 8, 1931 in Warwick, Massachusetts to Leon and Edythe Ames, he was the youngest of eight children.  Roger's first job was working in the woods when he was just 12 years old and he continued working...

Merlin 'Mickey' C. Webber

Merlin 'Mickey' C. Webber

Jul 26, 2017

Merlin 'Mickey' Charles Webber passed away at Carson Tahoe Hospital in Carson City on Wednesday, July 26, 2017.  He was 85. Mickey was born in Yakima, Washington on July 7, 1932 the son of Jethro and Lillian (Brace) Webber.   He grew up on a farm in Washington,  He was a United States Navy veteran.   He married Linda Connally in Reno...

Lee 'Andy' Andrew Emm

Lee 'Andy' Andrew Emm

Jul 23, 2017

Lee 'Andy' Andrew Emm passed away Sunday morning, July 23, 2017 at the South Lyon Medical Center, Yerington.  He was 51. Andy was born in Schurz, Nevada on May 17, 1966 the son of Elwood and Cecilia (Johnson) Emm. Andy enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and playing PS3 video games.  He was also an avid Raiders fan. He is survived by...

Rufus J. Mccain

Rufus J. Mccain

Jul 14, 2017

Rufus J. McCain, also known as RJ, Mac or most often, Pops, passed away at his son & daughter-in-law's home in Yerington, Nevada while visiting on Friday, July 14, 2017.  He was 92. Rufus was born in Compton, California on November 24, 1924 the son of Albert and Alma McCain.  Much of his youth was spent working with his Dad...

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