Obituaries

Yerington, Nevada Obituaries

Richard Glen Briano

Richard Glen Briano

Feb 3, 2016

Richard Glen Briano passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at South Lyon Medical Center, Yerington. He was 57. Richard was born in Loma Linda, California on September 16, 1958 the son of Daniel and Adelita (Martinez) Briano. He has lived in Yerington since 2008 moving from southern California. He was an excellent mechanic and also enjoyed watching Ghost shows,...

Slayer Dean Kirk

Slayer Dean Kirk

Jan 26, 2016

Slayer Dean Kirk, infant son of Dean and Twyloa Kirk passed away on January 26, 2016. His funeral service will be held 11:00 am, Saturday, February 6, 2016 at the Copper Hills Bible Church with Pastor Gregg Davies officiating. Family and Friends are welcome to sign the online guest book at www.FRFH.net, also a sympathy cards may be sent to...

William Chester Smith

William Chester Smith

Jan 26, 2016

William C. "Bill" Smith passed away January 26, 2016 in Yerington, Nevada. He was 90. He was born on December 30, 1925 in Simpson, Nevada to George Chester smith and Lola O. Jones, and was the youngest of five children. Bill grew up in Smith Valley and graduated from Smith Valley High School. He joined the US Navy after high...

Leona Waldaias

Leona Waldaias

Jan 25, 2016

It is with great sadness that the family of Leona Agnes Ann Waldaias announces her passing. Leona passed away peacefully at her home in Yerington on Monday, January 25, 2016 surrounded by her family and friends. She was 87. She was born in Chicago, Illinois the daughter of Anna and Leo Wambaja. Leona came to Yerington in the early 1970's...

Eugene Joseph 'Joe Joe' Emm, Jr.

Eugene Joseph 'Joe Joe' Emm, Jr.

Jan 16, 2016

Eugene Joseph Emm, Jr., 'Joe Joe', passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Saturday, January 16, 2016. He was 49. He was born May 29, 1966 in Schurz, Nevada the son of Eugene and Ramona (Benjamin) Emm. He is survived by his daughters, Hattie Emm and Heidi Emm; his brothers, Bryan Hicks, Edward Emm, Emmuel Emm; his...

A J Hooper

A J Hooper

Jan 13, 2016

AJ Hooper, premature baby son of Andy Hooper and Amy Thompson, was born and passed away on January 13, 2016. Everyone was in eager anticipation of meeting Andy & Amy's baby boy, but alas he was taken all too soon. AJ is now at peace with his paternal Grandpa, Meredith Hooper, great-grandparents "Tex" and Lillius Richardson, and many, many other...

Sandra Robin Hudson

Sandra Robin Hudson

Jan 2, 2016

Sandra Robin Hudson passed away at her home in Yerington, Nevada on Saturday January 2, 2016. She was 63. She was born in Fresno, CA on January 10, 1952. Her parents were Robert and Sherrill (Porter) Silsby. She married David Hudson in Pine Grove, CA on January 23, 1995. David preceded her in death in 2013. They lived in Yerington...

Karen Teresa Breese

Karen Teresa Breese

Jan 2, 2016

Karen Teresa Breese passed away on Saturday evening, January 2, 2016 at the Carson Valley Medical Center in Gardnerville, Nevada. She was 74. Karen was born in Idaho on September 12, 1941 the daughter of Theodore and Lillian (Soldier) Wood. She married Robert Breese on September 12, 1961 in Fresno, California. Karen had lived in Yerington since 2001 coming from...

John Joseph Escobar Iii

John Joseph Escobar Iii

Dec 24, 2015

John Joseph Escobar II passed away at his home in Yerington, Nevada, on December 24, 2015. He was 84 years old. John was born in Middletown, Rhode Island, the son of John Joseph Escobar and Filomena Viera DeMello. He grew up in Rhode Island, where after high school, he joined the Navy. While in the Navy, he met Helen Ann...

Frankie Yvonne Locati

Frankie Yvonne Locati

Dec 19, 2015

Frankie Yvonne Locati passed away at her home in Yerington, Nevada on Saturday, December 19, 2015. She was 74. Frankie was born in Swartz Creek, Michigan on December 6, 1941. Frankie had worked many years as a nurse and beautician. She was a strong lady who was loved and will always be loved, she was always available for anyone who...

Linda Lee Park

Linda Lee Park

Dec 16, 2015

Linda Lee Park passed away unexpectedly on December 16th 2015, at Carson Tahoe Hospital after complications arising from an emergency heart procedure. She was born on November 2, 1942, to Ben and Linda Harrison in a Smith Valley home near where she spent the majority of her life. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Benny Harrison...

Dennis Dale Hughes

Dennis Dale Hughes

Dec 15, 2015

Dennis Dale Hughes passed away at his home in Yerington, Nevada on Tuesday evening, December 15, 2015. He was 70. Dennis was born in Los Angeles, California on December 24, 1944 the son of Cloyd and Charlotte Hughes. He grew up in southern California and graduated from Torrance High School. He owned and operated a Boat manufacturing business in the...

Thomas Roger Campbell

Thomas Roger Campbell

Dec 1, 2015

Thomas Roger Campbell passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 surrounded by family at Renown Medical Center, Reno. He was 67. Tom was born October 2, 1948 in Lockport, New York the son of Howard and Dora Campbell. Tom's family moved to Anaheim, Ca in 1956 where he attended Anaheim High School. After high school he joined the navy and...

Joann Carlgren

Joann Carlgren

Nov 29, 2015

Joann Carlgren passed away in Carson City on Sunday morning, November 29, 2015. She was 80. Joann was born April 4, 1935 in Colorado the daughter of John and Ruby (Reynolds) Releford. She lived her younger days in Ely, Nevada. She met the love of her live, Gussy and they were married in Ely. They traveled around Nevada and California....

Lupe Lopez

Lupe Lopez

Nov 17, 2015

Lupe Lopez was born on April 10, 1928 in El Camiche, Michoacán, Mexico the son of Manuel and Augustina (Mendoza) Lopez. He was one of 19 children. He lived his younger life in Mexico. In 1974 he decided to come to the United States to find work leaving his wife and children. He saved up enough money to bring his...

Stanley Tom, Sr

Stanley Tom, Sr

Nov 11, 2015

Stanley Tom, Sr. passed away at his home in Yerington, Nevada on Wednesday, November 11, 2015 surrounded by his family. He was 87. Stanley was born in Sweetwater, Nevada on September 9, 1928 the son of Lee and Emma (Scheck)Tom. He was a veteran having served in the United States Army. He married Imogene Rhoan on July 4, 1958 in...

Lois F. Johnson

Lois F. Johnson

Nov 5, 2015

Lois F. Johnson passed away at her home in Yerington, Nevada on Thursday, November 5, 2015. She was 86. Lois was born in Lake City, Minnesota on March 26, 1929 the daughter of Sylvester and Florence (Fox) Kelly. She had married Charles Johnson in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Lois is survived by her son, Charles Johnson, Jr of California; her Grandchildren, Daniel...

Sarah Scott Poncho

Sarah Scott Poncho

Oct 24, 2015

Sarah Poncho passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2015 at the South Lyon Medical Center in Yerington, NV. She was 79. Sarah was born in Arizona on March 10, 1936 the daughter of William and Dorothy Scott. She married Adam Poncho, Sr. in Reno on November 15, 1957. Mr. Poncho passed away in 1988. She lived the past 21 years...

Sandra 'Sandy' Kraske

Sandra 'Sandy' Kraske

Oct 22, 2015

Sandra 'Sandy' L. Kraske passed away at her home in Yerington, Nevada on Thursday, October 22, 2015. She was 64. Sandy was born in Los Angeles, California on August 24, 1951 the daughter of Thomas and Genevieve Wyer. She married Jack Kraske and they had a great 24 years together. Sandy worked many years for the Antelope Valley College in...

Eric B. Glasgow

Eric B. Glasgow

Oct 20, 2015

Eric B. Glasgow passed away at his home in Yerington on Tuesday, October 20, 2015. He was 87. Eric was born in Concord, California on January 8, 1928 the son of Edwin and Alice (Brown) Glasgow. He was a U. S. Navy veteran, and served on the aircraft carrier Shangra-la (CV-38). After his discharge he played football at several colleges,...

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