Obituaries

Feb 1, 2018

Kenneth Paul Bitler passed away on Thursday afternoon, February 1, 2018 at the South Lyon Medical Center, Yerington.  He was 72. Ken was born in Reno on September 5, 1945 the son of Paul and Jessie (Yragui) Bitler.  Ken was a veteran having served in the US Air Force. He married Peggy Aiazzi in 1980. Ken enjoyed water and snow...

Jan 27, 2018

Gregory Timothy Gaines passed away at his home in Yerington on Saturday, January 27, 2018.  He was 56. Gregory was born in Kingman, Arizona on December 31, 1961 the son of George and Katherine (Baker) Gaines.  He has workerd for Bitler Farms for many years. Gregory is survived by his siblings, George, David and his wife Margit, Jeannie, Susie, Debra...

Jan 26, 2018

Sperry L. Shea passed away at South Lyon Medical Center in Yerington on Friday, January 26, 2018.  He was 87. Sperry was born in Maine on November 25, 1930. A Memorial service will be held 2:00 pm Thursday, March 15, 2018 at the Yerington Senior Center.  Family and friends are invited to sign his online guest book at www.FRFH.net Arrangements...

Jan 23, 2018

Daniel (Danny) Lopez passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center. He was 31.

Danny was born in Reno, NV on November 10, 1986 the son of Avery Lopez and Lona Katenay.  Danny grew up Yerington, NV. He was the guitar player for the band 'Seven Churches', a talented artist, song writer, and...

Jan 14, 2018

Arnula Sanchez Ramirez, Beloved Mother, Abuelita, Aunt, and Sister, passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2018 at South Lyon Medical Center in Yerington.  She was 92.

Arnula was born in Mexico the daughter of Isabel Ramirez and Dustano Sanchez. ...

Dec 31, 2017

Betty Lee Joplin passed away Sunday afternoon, December 31, 2017 at the Carson City Nursing Home.  She was 90. Betty was born in Inglewood, California on August 3, 1927 the daughter of Warren and Elizabeth Fritz. She had been a resident of the Yerington area since 1954. Betty is survived by her son Lance and his wife Marcia. A Celebration...

Dec 29, 2017

Henry F. Steen passed away on Friday December 29th 2017 at South Lyon Medical Center in Yerington, Nevada.  He was 84. Henry, best known as Hank, lived, worked, got married, and raised his family in the Bishop, CA area starting in the 40s. He attended school in both Bishop...

Dec 18, 2017

Donald Ray Giovacchini passed away on Monday evening, December 18, 2017 at the Saint Mary's Medical Center in Reno.  He was 78. Don was born in Smith Valley, Nevada on October 1, 1939, he was one of 18 children born to Ernest and Irma (Altman) Giovacchini.  He was a veteran having served in the U. S. Army. He was an...

Dec 18, 2017

Tamara Anne (Tammy) Manzini passed away unexpectedly at her home on Monday, December 18, 2017.  She was 65. Tammy was born in Twin Falls, Idaho on August 8, 1952 the daughter of Edward and Nadia Murphy where she joined her older siblings Eddie, Bill and Lynn. She spent her first few years living between Idaho and Nebraska.  The family moved...

Dec 14, 2017

It is with great sadness the family of Norma Cabral announces her passing on Thursday afternoon, December 14, 2017 at her residence in Wellington, Nevada.  She was 87. She was born May 26, 1930 in Clinton Missouri the daughter of Percy and Lula (Holmes) Richardson. Among Norma's many talents was her love for cooking and has made many...

Dec 11, 2017

Nancy Edith Lunsford passed away on Monday, December 11, 2017 at South Lyon Medical Center in Yerington.  She was 88. Nancy was born in Superior, Wisconsin the daughter of Martin and Edith Gilbert.  She married Paul Lunsford in Long Beach, California on September 15, 1950.  She had been involved with husband in the Order of the Eastern Star and the...

Dec 6, 2017

Andrew 'Andy' Russell Schendel passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at the South Lyon Medical Center/Long Term Care in Yerington.  He was 82. Andy was born in Turlock, California on June 15, 1935 the son of Henry and Helen (Leedom) Schendel.  He was a veteran having served in the United States Navy.  He married Sally Lyon in California May...

Nov 27, 2017

George O'Keefe, died November 27, 2017 in Yerington.  He was a Yerington resident, businessman, insurance agent and was president of nearly every organization that he ever joined. He arrived in Mason Valley when it was called "the Cattle Kingdom in the Copper Hills" and was one of the few individuals to receive a key to the City of Yerington.  He...

Nov 25, 2017

Audrey Evelyn Allum passed away on November 25, 2017 at her daughter's house in Yerington at the age of 87. Audrey was born in San Jose, CA on May 16, 1930. She moved to Yerington when she was a few weeks old and then moved to Reno on the day Pearl Harbor was bombed.  She graduated from Reno High School...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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"...

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...