David Wilson Mcgowan
Feb 19, 2016
David Wilson McGowan passed away at South Lyon Medical Center in Yerington on Friday afternoon, February 19, 2016. He was 77. David was born in Yerington on September 25, 1938 the son of David and Frances (Perry) McGowan. He attended schools in Yerington and also college at UNR. He married Barbara Hill on November 12, 1965 in Gridley, California. He...
Arthur Joseph Giomi
Feb 17, 2016
Well-known Yerington/Smith Valley businessman Arthur Joseph Giomi passed away at his home surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday, February 17, 2016 after a brief battle with cancer. Joe was born September 4, 1947 in St. Mary's Hospital in Reno and moved to Smith Valley at the age of 3 with his parents John and Jere Giomi. He attended Smith Valley...
Frederick A. Townsend
Feb 7, 2016
Frederick Alton Townsend passed away at South Lyon Medical Center on Sunday, February 7, 2016. He was 70. Fred was born in Oregon on December 3, 1945 the son of Earl and Geraldine Townsend. He married Donna Wesson in Virginia City, Nevada in 2003. Fred had worked for many years as a truck driver. He lived in Yerington since 2000...
Brigitte Christel Foster
Feb 4, 2016
Brigitte Christel Ruth Foster died at home in Fallon, NV early Thursday February 4th, 2016 with several family members at her side at the age of 78. Brigitte had a gentle nature and a loving heart. She left an extremely strong legacy of strength and love, and will be missed by all who knew her. Brigitte was born April 8,...
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
