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Obituary: Celebration of Life service Saturday, June 30 for Linda Javitch Furbee
Submitted by editor on Tue, 06/26/2018 - 4:15pmLinda 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.
Obituary: Betty Block (Rowe)
Submitted by admin on Thu, 05/31/2018 - 12:52pmOn 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.”
Obituary: Wayne Pershing McAnally
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 01/02/2018 - 11:15amWayne 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.
Memory Of Longtime CVMC Patient Carried On In Donated Photographs
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 12/08/2017 - 3:35pmWhen Carlos Iribarren — a longtime Carson Valley resident and former co-owner of the Carson Valley Country Club — passed away at the age of 71 last spring, his family made a special request of friends and loved ones.
Instead of flowers, the family asked that memorial donations be made to the Infusion Center at Carson Valley Medical Center, where Carlos had been a longtime patient.
The family expressed thanks to the entire staff of the Infusion Center in Iribarren’s published obituary, noting the care of registered nurse Lori Salvador in particular.
Obituary: Jon Elizabeth Bohm Frey
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 10/27/2017 - 12:12pmJon Elizabeth Frey left us on October 13, 2017, after a brief illness. She was born to Caroline and John C. Bohm on March 9, 1967. She was a lifetime Carson City resident.
On October 18, 1987, she married David Frey. She was predeceased by her parents and husband. She is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Cathryne and Anthony Sainz; grandsons AJ and Robert; sisters, Christine and Margaret; and brother, Jimmy.
Obituary: Roanna "Annie" Iris Booth
Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/15/2017 - 5:53pmRoanna "Annie" Iris Booth was born November 24, 1984 in Carson City, NV to Bernita Simpson and late father Garrick Booth. Roanna went on to be with the Lord February 9, 2017.
She is survived by her husband German and her 3 children Briyanna, German, & Teresa Aguirre. Also her mother, 2 grandmothers Lenora Short, Imogene Tom, sisters Stephanie, Carolee, Leslie, Gracie, Loni, Christian, Trinity, Karri, her brother Paul & nieces Zoe & Tahlia, nephews Anthony, Zane & Raymond Jr, along with numerous aunts, uncles, & cousins.
Obituary: Helen Elaine Templeton
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 01/10/2017 - 2:41pmSeptember 20, 1948 – January 2, 2017
Helen Elaine Templeton, 68, After a long battle with cancer, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 2, 2017. She leaves behind her husband, John Templeton of Carson City, Nevada, brother Randy Cox, her children and bonus-children Carla (Tom), Heidi (Mike), Landon (Rachael), Mitty (John), Bonnie (Herb), and Glenn (Kim). Helen’s life was also filled with love from her many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Obituary: Dianne Askew October 8, 1946 - November 28, 2016
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 11/29/2016 - 4:20pmDianne Harman Askew, 70, passed away peacefully on November 28 after a brave battle with interstitial lung disease, a rare autoimmune disorder.
Born in Detroit in 1946, Dianne was raised in El Paso, Texas. A Kappa Delta, she graduated from the University of Texas El Paso with a bachelor’s degree in business. Shortly afterward, a handsome and charming drill sergeant, Phillip “Mike” Askew, just returned from a tour of duty in Vietnam, swept her off her feet.
Obituary: Kenneth Charles Traum, July 17, 1971 – November 5, 2016
Submitted by editor on Tue, 11/29/2016 - 2:19pmKenneth Charles Traum passed away suddenly at his home in Martinez, Calif., on Nov. 5, 2016. He was 45.
Kenny was born on July 17, 1971, at Alta Bates Hospital in Berkeley, Calif. He moved to South Lake Tahoe, Calif., with his mother, Judy, and brother, Mike, when both boys were toddlers. He attended pre-school at Under the Magic Pine Tree, followed by Meyers and Al Tahoe elementary schools, South Tahoe Middle School, and graduated from South Tahoe High School in 1989.
Obituary: Tanya Canino Brought ‘Big-time Chops’ to Tahoe Journalism
Submitted by editor on Wed, 09/14/2016 - 5:35pmLong-time Tahoe resident and dedicated local journalist Tanya Canino passed away Friday, Sept. 9, after an extended battle with cancer. Canino worked tirelessly over a decades long career to break crucial local stories, with a particular passion for the environment and struggles of Tahoe locals. She also fostered several new generations of journalists through her roles as editor and college professor.
Obituary: Drusilla J Service
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 08/08/2016 - 5:31pmSERVICE, Drusilla “Drucy” J, 86, of Chester, VA, went home to be with her Lord peacefully surrounded by family July 31st, 2016.
Born on March 14, 1930 in Bolckow, MO, Drusilla spent her life in California, Nevada and Virginia. A beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend, she had an unwavering and steadfast devotion to her family and to the Lord. Drusilla’s belief in goodness, her sense of optimism, and her belief that everything would be all right was an inspiration to all who knew her.
Obituary: Constance Rowe
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 07/13/2016 - 10:04pmConstance Rowe ‘Grandma Connie’ passed away on Friday the 8th of July 2016 in the comforts of her cozy little apartment in Carson City at 97 years young.
She is survived by sons; Vincent Hynes and Bruce Copeland, Daughters; Carol Robin and Jeannette Sasser, 11 grand children, 13 great grand children, and 3 great great grand children. As well she is survived by many great friends that took time out of their lives to spend with Connie.
Obituary: Karen Kerley of Minden, Nev., Oct. 23, 1948-May 28, 2016
Submitted by editor on Fri, 06/03/2016 - 5:27pmKaren Kerley, 67, passed away on May 28, 2016 in Minden, Nevada with family and friends surrounded. Karen was born Oct. 23, 1948 in Huntington Beach, California to Roger Kerley and Lindalee (Plumleigh) Kerley. She graduated at Marine High School Class of 1966 and earned her Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy at UCLA College.
Obituary: Edward Arthur King
Submitted by admin on Sat, 05/28/2016 - 4:03pmEdward Arthur KingDec 02, 1937 - May 24, 2016Edward Arthur King, died May 24, 2016, at Ca ...
Obituary for Edward Arthur King
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 05/28/2016 - 8:45amEdward Arthur King, died May 24, 2016, at Carson Tahoe Medical Center from the effects of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. He was born Dec. 4, 1937, in Los Angeles to Marcus J. and Josephine H. King.
He served in the US Navy, and later worked handling bills of lading and routing for Lee Way Motor Freight in Downey, CA.
He married the former Alyce Devorraux McDonald on Dec. 4, 1975.
In 1985 the couple moved to Carson City, where he was employed as inventory manager for American Building Company. He retired from there in 2006.
Obituary for Beverly Tucker: Family sets up account to help with funeral expenses
Submitted by editor on Wed, 05/25/2016 - 7:05pmOn Saturday, May 21, 2016 at the age of 76, Beverly Tucker passed. She leaves behind one husband, three children, seven grandchildren, and one great grandchild due in December among the truly huge family who she touched with her life, both blood and otherwise.
She had a long, hard final battle with many different ailments that, in the end, were too much for any one person.
She is forever in the hearts of those who cared for her, and she will never be forgotten. In lieu of flowers, contributions to her final costs can be made at www.gofundme.com/bevtuckerrestfund
Obituary: Una Irene Gast, April 6, 1922 to February 27, 2016
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 03/09/2016 - 6:59pmUna Irene Gast passed away February 27th in her home in Carson City. She was born on April 6th, 1922 in Caribou Maine. She spent the first part of her life in Maine and New England. Una moved to Chicago and Detroit and worked for the auto industry.
Obituary: Services March 3 for Patricia Marie Welden of Carson City
Submitted by editor on Mon, 02/29/2016 - 2:45pmPatricia (Patty) Marie (Mummey) Welden, 54, was born May 9, 1961 in Bethesda, Maryland. She said goodbye to this life and left for Heaven on February 28, 2016.
Patty grew up in a Navy family and moved around quite a bit in her life.
Patty spent 4 years in the United States Air Force. She was stationed in Lackland AFB, Suwon AFB, in South Korea, as well as Mather and Norton Air Force Bases, both in California.
Patty graduated from the University of Western Florida in Pensacola with a BS in Education.
Obituary: Cathryn Ann Waelbrock, July 7, 1950 – February 6, 2016
Submitted by editor on Wed, 02/10/2016 - 4:40pmCathryn Waelbrock was born on July 7, 1950 to Glenn Gullick and Betty Elliott in Chico, Calif. She died February 6, 2016 in Carson City, Nev. Cathryn is predeceased by her brother, Bruce Gullick, and survived by her brother, Michael Gullick. Cathryn is also survived by her five children, Christy Minor, Patrica Hopper, Lucas Waelbrock, Ryan Waelbrock and Tyler Waelbrock.
Rest Peacefully, Richard Jay Griffin, Sr.
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 10/01/2015 - 1:02amAfter a 10 year battle with Alzheimer’s Disease, the heavens above gained a new star. Richard Jay Griffin, Sr., 76, passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2015 in Carson City, Nevada surrounded by family at home. He passed peacefully with his favorite music in the background as he was read to.
Obituary - Ron "Gonzo" Gonzales
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 09/08/2015 - 6:41pmAug. 7, 1951 – Aug. 14, 2015
After spending his 64th birthday with his closest family, and fulfilling his wish to live to 64 years of age and force his family to sing, “When I'm 64,” to him, Ron Gonzales, known to most as Gonzo, died at 2:33 a.m. August 14, after suffering from COPD for decades. He spent his last week pleasantly, able to read for the first time in several years after suffering deteriorating eyesight – he'd received a Kindle for his birthday. His last day was spent with his granddaughter and wife, having fun with those he loved.
Larry Paul
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 10/01/2014 - 1:38pmObituary: Lawrence William Paul
Larry W. Paul, Sept. 21, 2014, born Jan. 9, 1954, in Havre, Montana, to Levi and Elizabeth Paul.
Larry is preceded in death by his father Levi, brothers Doug and Steve, and sister Teresa. He leaves behind his wife of 31 years, Clare; son, Ian; daughter, Marie; Mother ,Elizabeth and sister, Deborah Privett.
Larry grew up in Carson City, Nevada. His career started as a cadet with the Carson City Sheriff's Department. He received his degree in criminal justice from the University of Nevada, Reno. He
Obituary: Michelle Geri Monge Byrd
Submitted by editor on Wed, 08/06/2014 - 6:52pmMichelle Geri Monge Byrd of Reno, Nev., died July 29, 2014. She was 61. She was preceded in death by her father William G. Monge.
She is survived by her mother, Caridad Byrd; her husband of 20 years, Paul Sherman; brothers Bruce Monge and John Andriola; sisters-in-law Sevil Monge, Clara Andriola, and Gail Sherman; brother-in-law Dr. Gene Sherman; stepdaughter Jocelyn Diaz and grandchildren Sophie Diaz and Mollie Diaz of Carson City.
She is also survived by eight nieces and nephews and four grand nieces and nephews.
Obituary: Rosalyn Cecelia Gwin
Submitted by admin on Sun, 02/16/2014 - 2:51pm1928-2014 On January 27, 2014, Rosalyn Cecelia Gwin passed away peacefully in her sleep. Rosalyn was 85 years old when she entered into...
Obituary Robert Bruce “BB” Clark
Submitted by admin on Tue, 02/11/2014 - 6:03pmSeptember 10, 1930 - February 7, 2014 Robert Bruce “RB” Clark, age 83 of Bull Shoals, Arkansas passed away Friday, Februar...
Obituary Ralph Foster Denny, Sr.
Submitted by admin on Tue, 02/11/2014 - 5:55pmFebruary 9, 1941 - February 4, 2014 Ralph Foster Denny, Sr. went home to be with the Lord on February 4, 2014. He is survi...
Obituary Suzanne Orton
Submitted by admin on Tue, 02/11/2014 - 5:47pmMay 13, 1043 - January 19, 2014 Resident of Fernley, Nevada. She is survived by her husband - Dwight, daughters - Barbara and Kathere...
Obituary Donald Eugene Mills Adams,
Submitted by admin on Tue, 02/11/2014 - 8:51amNovember 23-1929 – February 1, 2014 Donald Eugene Mills, 84, passed away Saturday, February 1, 2014 at the Boise VA Medica...
Obituary Andrew “Ray” Raymond Walmsley
Submitted by admin on Mon, 02/10/2014 - 6:11pmOct. 7, 1925 - Feb. 4, 2014 Andrew “Ray” Raymond Walmsley, a third generation Dayton, Nevada resident passed away on Febru...