Obituaries

Yerington, Nevada Obituaries

Ira Clifford Ellison

Ira Clifford Ellison

Mar 26, 2009

Ira Clifford Ellison passed away at the South Lyon Medical Center in Yerington, Nevada on March 26, 2009. He was 73. In keeping with his wishes no serice will be held. Cremation is under the direction of Freitas Rupracht Funeral Home 25 Hwy 208 Yerington, Nevada 89447. Family and Friends may sign an online guest book.

Henry Owen Hamilton, Jr.

Henry Owen Hamilton, Jr.

Mar 26, 2009

Henry Owen Hamilton, Jr. passed away unexpectly at his residence in Yerington, Nevada on Thursday afternoon, March 26, 2009. He was 56. He was born in Dallas, Texas on August 18, 1952 the son of Herny and Patricia Hamilton. He had served in the US Army. A Memorial service will be held 2:00 pm on Friday, April 3, 2009 at...

Evelyn Marie Rountree

Evelyn Marie Rountree

Mar 23, 2009

Evelyn Marie Rountree passed away at her home in Yerington, Nevada on Monday afternoon, March 23, 2009. She was 90. Evelyn was born in Des Moines, Iowa on June 10, 1918 the daughter of Dale and Opal Campbell. She had married Malcolm Rountree in Tampa, Florida on September 28, 1943. She had lived in Yerington for the past 13 years....

Lori Jane Smith

Lori Jane Smith

Mar 18, 2009

Lori Jane Smith passed away at her home in Yerington, Nevada on Wednesday, March 18, 2009. She was 42. Lori was born in Reno, Nevada on March 5, 1967. She had married J. Kent Smith in Reno on December 7, 1995. She had lived in Yerington for the last four years and before had lived in Evansville, Indiana. She enjoyed...

Shirley Ann Fielding

Shirley Ann Fielding

Mar 15, 2009

Shirley Ann Fielding passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2009 at the Renown Medical Center in Reno, Nevada from lung complications. She was 71. She was born January 11, 1938 in Detroit, Michigan the daughter of Harold and Mary McCallum. She was raised in Detroit. She was widowed with 3 young children and one on the way when she landed...

Stephen 'Steve' Scodak

Stephen 'Steve' Scodak

Feb 24, 2009

Stephen 'Steve' Scodak passed away at his home in Yerington on Tuesday morning, February 24, 2009. He was 67. Steve was born in Little Falls, New Jersey on April 27, 1941. He had married Judy Divin in Nevada on September 29, 1979. Steve had been a resident of Yerington for the past 25 years, moving from Ely. He lived a...

Alfred Freitas

Alfred Freitas

Feb 21, 2009

Alfred Freitas passed away on Saturday evening, February 21, 2009 at the South Lyon Medical Center in Yerington. He was 94. Alfred was born in Hawaii on March 14, 1914 the son of August and Augusta Freitas. He worked many years as a Machinist. He moved to Yerington around 8 years ago coming from Union City, California. He is survived...

Robert Clyde Brinkley

Robert Clyde Brinkley

Feb 20, 2009

Robert Clyde "Bob" Brinkley passed away on Friday evening, February 20, 2009 at the Long Term Care facility of South Lyon Medical Center in Yerington. He was 79. Bob was born in Olgesby, Texas on October 12, 1929 the son of Clyde and Ruby Brinkley. He grew up in California and spent 6 years of his childhood living on Catilina...

Nelson E. White

Nelson E. White

Feb 19, 2009

Nelson E. White went home to be with the Lord on February 19, 2009, at his home in Vancouver, WA.. He was 84. Nelson was born on October 26, 1924 to Leo and Ada White of Linn, MO. He accepted Christ as his personal Savior as a young child at Solid Rock Baptist Church in Linn, MO. After he graduated...

Gertrude 'Molly' Slining

Gertrude 'Molly' Slining

Feb 19, 2009

Gertrude "Molly" Slining passed away on Thursday evening, February 19, 2009 at the South Lyon Medical Center/Long Term Care facility in Yerington, Nevada. She was 92. Molly was born on November 17, 1916 in Spiro, Oklahoma the 11 of 12 siblings of William and Emma West. In 1938 she married Raymond C. Slining and they moved to southern California. In...

Beatrice 'Bea' Guzman

Beatrice 'Bea' Guzman

Feb 16, 2009

Beatrice 'Bea' Quintero Guzman passed away at her home in Schurz, on Monday morning, February 16th, surrounded by her loving family. She was 77. Bea was born in Schurz on May 20, 1931 the daughter of Patricio and Jennie (Quartz) Quintero. She had attended school in Schurz and at Stewart Indain School. She was a member of the Walker River...

Kathryn M. Bryant

Kathryn M. Bryant

Jan 28, 2009

Kathryn M. Bryant (Auntie Marc) passed away on Wednesday morning, January 28, 2009 at the South Lyon Medical Center/Long Term Care facility in Yerington, Nevada. She was 103 Years 9 Months and 19 Days of age, and one of the last pioneers. Kathryn was born in Shortsville, New York on April 9, 1905 the daughter of Daniel and Margaret (O'Connor)...

Clarence 'Skip' Pauls

Clarence 'Skip' Pauls

Jan 24, 2009

Clarence G. 'Skip' Pauls passed away unexpectedly on Saturday evening, January 24, 2009 in Yerington. He was 52. He was born in Gooding, Idaho on November 15, 1956 the son of Gayland and Patricia (Tester) Pauls. Skip had worked at Right of Passage in Yerington for the past three years. He is survived by his wife, LoRee; his three children,...

John Warren Hamilton

John Warren Hamilton

Jan 23, 2009

John Warren Hamilton passed away Friday morning, January 23, 2009 at the Northern Nevada Hospital in Sparks. He was 81. He was born in Southard, Oklahoma the son of John and Angie (Warren) Hamilton on August 13, 1927. John served in the United States Army during the later part of World War II. He resided in Eugene, Oregon for a...

Janice Parker Frost

Janice Parker Frost

Jan 17, 2009

Janice P. Frost passed away at her home in Minden, Nevada on Saturday afternoon, January 17, 2009. She was 86. Janice was born in Ysketa Valley, Texas on May 4, 1922 the daughter of Gus and Katherine (Hooks) Parker. Janice was a gift to the world. She was a role model to both young and old, as well as a...

Ada Leola Cruickshank

Ada Leola Cruickshank

Jan 15, 2009

Ada Leola Cruickshank passed away 4 months short of her 100th birthday on Thursday afternoon, January 15, 2009 at the South Lyon Medical Center, LTC in Yerington. She was 99 years 8 Months 4 Days of age. Ada was born in Paso Robles, California on May 11, 1909 the daughter of Herbert and Gertrude Orton. She had married Clarence Cruickshank...

Ray 'Tuti' Menesini

Ray 'Tuti' Menesini

Jan 14, 2009

Ray "Tuti" Menesini a member of the pioneer Menesini family in Mason Valley passed away Wednesday morning, January 14, 2009 after a brief stay in the hospital. He was 78. Ray was born in Yerington on June 6, 1930 the son of John and Marguerite (Pasquino) Menesini. Ray grew up on the Menesini Ranch, attended 8 years at the Barrett...

Enrico Sacchini

Enrico Sacchini

Jan 12, 2009

Enrico "Rico" Sacchini passed away early Monday morning, January 12, 2009 at the Long Term Care of South Lyon Medical Center in Yerington, Nevada. He was 81. Rico was born in Yerington, Nevada on June 25, 1927 the son of Angelo and Jeanette (Menesini) Sacchini. He grew up in Yerington attending schools here and graduating from Yerington High School. He...

Dennis L. Mccalip

Dennis L. Mccalip

Jan 12, 2009

Dennis L. McCalip went to our Lord early Monday morning, January 12, 2009. He was 57 Years 5 Months 23 Days of age.. Dennis was born July 21, 1951 in Santa Maria, California the son of Charles and Juanita McCalip. He was a Veteran having served in the United States Air Force during Vietnam. Before moving to Luning he spent...

Robert Caplinger

Robert Caplinger

Jan 11, 2009

Robert Lee 'Cap' Caplinger passed away at his home in Wellington, Nevada on Sunday, January 11, 2009. He was 81. He was born in San Diego, California on November 15, 1927 the son of Guy and Corinne Caplinger. He grew up in southern California and attended school in Hemet, California. He was a World War II veteran and a Korean...

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