Obituaries

Yerington, Nevada Obituaries

Gary M. Hanson

Gary M. Hanson

Aug 3, 2022

With great sadness we announce the passing of Gary Michael Hanson of Yerington on August 3, 2022 at his home in Yerington.  He was 75.

He was born and raised in Yerington where he went on to become a contractor and a farmer. On May, 27,1972 he married Beverly...

Walter L. Young

Walter L. Young

Aug 2, 2022

Walter Lynn Young was born in Cheyenne, Wyoming on May 26, 1943 the son of Walter and Vergie (Burkett) Young. He joined our Heavenly Father on Tuesday, August 2, 2022.

Lynn was preceded in death by his parents Walter and Vergie Young, his brother Timothy...

Lupe Catherine Moore

Lupe Catherine Moore

Jul 22, 2022

Lupe Catherine Moore paaseds away at the Renown Medical Center in Reno, Nevada on Friday, July 22, 2022.  She was 89.

Lupe was born in Emmeryville, California on September 10, 1932 the daughter of Domingo and Guadalupe (Lara) Torres.

A funeral Mass for Lupe will be held 11:00 am Friday, July 29, 2022 at the...

George G. Johnson

George G. Johnson

Jul 16, 2022

George passed away peacefully at home to be with the Lord on July 16, 2022, at the age of 86. He was born August 11, 1935, in Albert Lea, Minnesota.

George is survived by his wife, Linda Johnson; daughter Anne (Chris) Rossi; son Benjamin Johnson; eight grandchildren; Anthony (Amanda) Tiscareno, Megan Tiscareno, Natalie Tiscareno, Emilee Tiscareno, Michael...

Donna Jeanne Stillfield

Donna Jeanne Stillfield

Jul 14, 2022

Donna Jeanne Stillfield passed away early Thursday morning, July 14, 2022 at South Lyon Medical Center-Long Term Care.  She was 95.

No services are planned.  Family friends may sign her online guest book at www.FRFH.net

Arrangements and cremation are under the direction of Freitas Rupracht Funeral Home, 25 Hwy 208 Yerington, NV 89447 (775) 463-2911...

Dorothy Jean Ahern

Dorothy Jean Ahern

Jul 9, 2022

Dorothy Jean Ahern passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2022 at the Fernley Estates Assisted Living in Fernley.  She was 88.

Dorothy Was born in Yerington, Nevada on January 19, 1934.

Dorothy's Graveside service will be held 2:00 pm on Friday, July 15 at the Valley View Cemetery in Yerington with Father Jesus Ballesteros...

Clarence A. Howard

Clarence A. Howard

Jul 3, 2022

Clarence Allen Howard passed away on Sunday, July 3, 2022 at the South Lyon Medical Center in Yerington.  He was 66.

Clarence was born November 8, 1955 in Superior, Wisconsin the son of Clarence C. and Lucille (Long) Howard.

At a young age his family moved to Yerington where he lived his entire life.  Clarence...

Tom Jefferson Stanton

Tom Jefferson Stanton

Jun 22, 2022

We are sad to announce the passing of Thomas Jefferson Stanton of Yerington on June 22, 2022, he was 79. He was born in Atlanta Georgia and adopted by Lee and Ruth Stanton and was raised in southern CA. Tom took pride in working in the Aerospace Industry for Lockheed in the Skunk Works division during the 1970's. He then...

Joseph George Landolt

Joseph George Landolt

Jun 14, 2022

Joseph G. Landolt, 97, of Yerington, Nevada, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2022.

Joseph was born on December 28, 1924, in El Centro, California, to Anton and Katharina Landolt. He graduated from El Centro High School in 1943. While in high school, Joseph was active in Future Farmers of America (FFA). He traveled to the national...

Dale Thomas Galantuomini

Dale Thomas Galantuomini

Jun 6, 2022

Dale Thomas Galantuomini passed away from injuries received in a car accident on Monday morning June 6, 2022.  He was 66.

Dale was born in Yerington on May 29, 1956 the son of Abe and Janet (Simpson) Galantuomini.  He had attended schools in Yerington and had graduated from Yerington High School in 1975.  While at YHS he...

Jay Anthony Trujillo

Jay Anthony Trujillo

May 31, 2022

Jay Anthony Trujillo passed away May 31, 2022 at St. Mary's Hospital in Reno from liver failure, he died peacefully with his Mother, Debra, and his life-long friend, Karen by his side, he was 44.  Jay was born January 19, 1978 at St, Mary's Hospital in Reno.

Jay graduated from Yerington High School in 1996.  After high...

Chere Lynn Brown

Chere Lynn Brown

May 27, 2022

Chere` Lynn Brown, daughter of Clara McGee Barnett and Harold Barnett, died on Friday May 27, 2022 at South Lyon Medical Center, Yerington NV. Chere was 73 at the time of her death.

Chere` was a 6th generation Nevada native who was born in Reno, grew up in Yerington, worked throughout the country and came back to...

Henry Harry Rogers

Henry Harry Rogers

May 22, 2022

Henry Rogers died in his home in Yerington on Sunday, May 22, 2022 with family by his side after a prolonged illness.  He was 88.

Henry was born in Vallejo, California on February 23, 1934 the son of Julius and Florence Rogers.

Hank served in the US Navy for 22 years of...

Irene Burd

Irene Burd

May 19, 2022

Irene Burd a long-time resident of Yerington passed away on May 19, 2022 at the age of 93. She was born to Wilmont and Selena "Queenie" Bradley on September 19, 1928 in Winnipeg Canada.

Irene spent her childhood in Canada, moving to Hawaii in her late twenties where she met and married her husband, Lindus Burd. They...

Alexander Richard Emm

Alexander Richard Emm

May 7, 2022

Alexander Richard Emm died Saturday, May 7, 2022 from injuries received in an Auto accident in Sparks, Nevada.  He was 20.

Alex was born in Reno, Nevada on August 12, 2001.  He lived in Yerington his entire life and graduated from Yerington High School in 2020.

He worked within the warehouses at USA Parkway.  In...

Marcello Mitchell

Marcello Mitchell

May 3, 2022

Marcella Genevieve Giese Mitchell left to be with her savior in the early hours of May 3, 2022 while asleep in her home. Marcella was 100 years old and was surrounded by all of the photos of her loved ones at the time of passing.

To sum up Marcella's life in only a few paragraphs would be...

Cindy Lynch

Cindy Lynch

Apr 22, 2022

Cindy Diane Eagles Lynch passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 22, 2022 in...

Trevor John Smith

Trevor John Smith

Mar 27, 2022

Trevor John Smith was born on June 13, 1970 to Tom and Patti (Giomi) Smith in Carson City, NV. In 1979 they moved to Yerington. He graduated from Yerington High School in June 1988 and went on to graduate from Colorado State University in May 1993 with a communications degree.

As a youth, Trevor was kind. He...

Wilbur Thom

Wilbur Thom

Mar 27, 2022

Wilbur Thom passed away on Sunday afternoon, March 27, 2022 after a short illness at Banner Churchill Community Hospital in Fallon.  He was 77.

Wilbur was born on August 13, 1944 the son of Sullivan and Laura Thom in Schurz, Nevada where he lived his entire life.

He is survived by his wife of 53...

Rolland 'Rollie' Lyons

Rolland 'Rollie' Lyons

Mar 15, 2022

Rolland 'Rollie' Lyons went to be with the Lord in the early morning hours of Tuesday, March 15, 2022 surround by his family at his home in Wellington, Nevada.  He was 95.

Rollie was born in Ute, Iowa on February 20, 1927 the son of John and Helen (Pardee) Lyons.

He was a veteran serving...

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