Obituaries

Kenneth Robert Taylor passed away peacefully with family by his side in Las Vegas on Jan. 22, 2019 following a brief, unexpected illness which took him away too quickly and far too early.

Ken was born on April 7th, 1953 to John and Lois Taylor in San Francisco, CA and grew up in the California Bay area. Throughout his life, he always described himself as a "big kid", always full of adventure and making memories for his family.

Susan Gastall Nardi, 78, passed away peacefully at her home on February 14, 2019 surrounded by family. Susan and her husband Ronald enjoyed 58 years of happy marriage together.

Valorie Jean Turley left our presence Sunday, January 13, 2019. Valorie leaves three children, Jeremy Houston Sheldon, Jerrad Joseph Sheldon, of Carson City, Nevada; and Kourtny Jean Sheldon of Las Vegas, Nevada. As well as her three children, she leaves a daughter in law, Veronica (Mrs. Jeremy Sheldon) and beloved grandchildren,
Helen Bernice Sheldon and Garrett Sheldon.

John B. Etchamendy, 78, of Carson City, passed away Feb 5, 2019.
Services are pending.
Walton's Chapel of the Valley is trusted with arrangements. 882-4965

David A. Dannenfelser, age 33, passed over into the loving arms of Jesus Christ on January 25, 2019. We will forever miss his loving smile, his humor, his beautiful and humble spirit, and his compassionate heart.

David is survived by his Mother Debra, his father David C., his grandparents, his brothers Robby, Daryl, Derrick, and Jake, his sister Danielle, and various other nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.

David will continue to live in our hearts forever, guiding and watching over us.

Judi Mills, 72 years old, passed away Thursday morning on Jan. 24, 2019. She is survived by her husband, Lee, sisters Dixie and Patty, daughter, Sherryl and her son, Gary. Judi was born on Dec. 14, 1946 in Costa Mesa, Calif.

She later moved to Parker, AZ where she would remain until she moved to Gardnerville, Nev., with her daughter. A few years later, she met and married her husband Lee.

She enjoyed hiking, fishing, gardening and following a healthy lifestyle. She was also an exceptional artist, baker and loved to cook. She will be truly missed.

My name is Christine Renee Miller and I passed away in Carson City this last Wednesday, January 9, at 9:02 p.m.

I was born in Reno on May 16, 1979 and placed in the arms of an angel. I grew up with the love of a wonderful family in Carson City and departed with their blessing.

I went to school at Carson High and graduated in 1997 with good memories and even better friends. I brought two beautiful daughters into this world and passed away with them by my side.

Daryl Dragon, who was half of the soft pop rock duo “The Captain and Tennille” along with then-wife Toni Tennille, producing hits such as "Muskrat Love" and "Love with Keep us Together" and at one time lived in Washoe Valley north of Carson City with Tennille, died in Arizona on Wednesday. He was 76.

We are deeply saddened to learn that Reno Chamber Orchestra Violinist Emerita and dear friend, Marilyn Sevilla, has passed away.

Andrew MacKenzie
1941-2018

Andrew, better known as Andy, was born on his family’s ranch in Yerington, Nevada. He was the fourth of five children of Albert “Burr” and Marion, including Al, Fred, Madeline and Mary Lou.

Andy enjoyed his upbringing in Yerington, making friends, working on ranches, playing football, excelling in scholastics and having more than his share of fun. His accolades from high school included being elected Governor of Boys State and later being inducted into the Yerington High Football Hall of Fame.

Emilie Susan Doyle, 55, of Carson City, passed away on November 19, 2018 surrounded by her family. Born May 10, 1963 in Stockton, Calif., to Frank and Rose Marie Doyle, she moved to Nevada as a teenager where she graduated from Douglas High School.

It is with great sadness that the family of the Reverend Robert J. Chambers announce his passing away on Sunday, November 18, 2018 at Renown Regional Medical Center in Reno, Nevada, surrounded by his family. Rev. Chambers of Carson City was 84.

A Celebration of Life service for David Craig Romesburg, 42, a Carson City landscaper, will be held Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, 11 a.m. at Calvary Chapel Church on Clearview Drive in Carson City.

Emilie S. Doyle, 55, of Carson City, passed away at her home November 19, 2018. Walton's Chapel of the Valley is trusted with arrangements. 882-4965

Andrew Ortiz, 27, of Carson City, Nev., passed away on Saturday, November 3, 2018. Andrew was born with much joy in Carson City to Dan and Katie Ortiz on September 12, 1991.

He graduated from Carson High School. He worked as a Caregiver for Chrysalis. He served in the Army. He was involved in various recording projects, and he loved creating music with every fiber of his being. He was passionate about writing lyrics and poetry.

Richard “Dick” Tatro was diagnosed with Posterior Cortical Atrophy (PCA,) a rare form of early onset Alzheimer’s in 2014. He passed away early Sunday morning, Oct. 21, 2018 surrounded by his wife Mona, son Charlie, twin sister Donna, and numerous family members.



Bill passed Aug. 4 and is once again with his beloved Ardell. They’re both at peace after long battles with Parkinson’s.

Paul Dominique Laxalt, a former Nevada Governor, United States Senator, Lieutenant Governor and District Attorney, and one of former President Ronald Reagan’s closest friends in politics, died at a healthcare facility in Northern Virginia on Monday. He was 96.

Linda Javitch Furbee was born on December 2, 1947 in Los Angeles, California to her parents, Pauline and Harry Javitch. She is survived by her husband, Stephen Nicholas, and about a million friends, and colleagues, including the many people she helped on their journeys in her various roles in the community. She died of issues related to metastatic breast cancer on June 21, at 3:07 a.m. the exact minute the Summer Solstice began.

Mark William Yenter, recently retired deputy commanding general of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Carson City resident, died May 25, 2018. He was 60 years old.

A funeral service will be held for Maj. Gen. Yenter at the First Presbyterian Church in Carson City at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 2, with interment to follow at Lone Mountain Cemetery here. He will receive full military honors.

On January 30, 2018 Betty Block (Rowe) a long-term resident of Carson City left us at the age of 87. Born in Bronxville, NY on September 18, 1930, Betty was raised in Scarsdale, NY, spending all of her childhood summers in Orient Point, NY. Betty attended Scarsdale High and graduated from Dana Hall preparatory school. She attained a B.A. Degree in Mathematics at Vassar College. It was there that she was better known by her classmates as “Betty Boop.”

Albert Scott Stevens
1933 – 2018

Albert, aka Al, Scotty and Steve, by family and friends, passed away May 8, 2018. He was born April 23, 1933 to Scott and Vernie Stevens. He married Denise Cassel on March 31, 1956 in St. Mihiel, France. Al served in the Air Force as a Military Police Officer and retired from Southwest Gas Corporation after 29 years of service. Al set the example as a father, grandfather, dedicated husband and friend to everyone he met. Al really loved life and he will be missed.

Mary Rose “Mosey” Vargas Covington passed away on April 2, 2018. Born in Auburn, California in November of 1942, Mosey grew up on a Sierra foothills ranch in Placer County and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1960. She came to the eastern Sierra Nevada in 1965 where she taught two generations of children and raised her own family.

The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced Tuesday that the remains of a U.S. serviceman, recently accounted-for from World War II, are being returned to his family for burial with full military honors.

Hundreds gathered inside the big gymnasium at Carson High School to celebrate the life of Carson City teacher and coach Shane Quilling.

A service commemorating the life of long time Carson City teacher and coach Shane Quilling will be held at Carson High School on Saturday, March 17 at 2 p.m., according to teachers and staff.

Philip J. DuBois “Phil,” owner of DuBois Health Center since 1964, passed away on December 31, 2017. Phil was born November 6, 1932 to Roland and Lulu DuBois in Haverhill, Massachusetts. Phil attended Aggie, the Essex Agricultural and Technical High School, where he developed a passion and lifetime love for plant and animal sciences.

Wayne Pershing McAnally, a native Roseville resident, went to be with the Lord on December 29, 2017 after a long battle with Alzheimers.

Born to Dr. James F. and Marie (Gold) McAnally on September 28,1938. Graduated from Roseville High School, Class of 1957. He graduated from San Francisco College of Mortuary Science, receiving the Mu Sigma Alpha outstanding Academic Proficiency Award. He was very active in his community and to name a few, he was a member of Masonic Lodge #222, Rotary Club, Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, and the Roseville Cemetery Board of Directors.

Carson High School student Timothy Jones was remembered by family, friends, school teachers and coaches Monday at a Celebration of Life service in Carson City.

Yesterday at around 4pm an angel was born. The greatest woman I've ever known passed away after a brief hospitalization.

My grandmother raised me from a baby, and in her final years we took care of her through alzheimer's and dementia. She fell and broke her femur 6 weeks ago, and it has been downhill ever since. Although we have been gone from Carson for about 10 years, my grandmother was known by many people when I was a child.