Obituaries

Rose Marie Bankowski

Rose Marie Bankowski

Apr 17, 2026

Rose Marie (Ree) Bankowski, beloved mother of Laura Marie Hamm and Lisa Kimberly Bankowski, passed away on April 17, 2026 in her home in Las Vegas, Nevada, at the age of 79.

Born on December 5, 1946 in Cincinnati, Ohio, Ree was the fourth child and only daughter of Carl and Jeanette Leeds. She spent her life devoted to family and...

Austin Jacob Young

Austin Jacob Young

Apr 1, 2026

Austin Jacob Young passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at the age of 31, at his home in Las Vegas, Nevada. He was born on June 28, 1994, in Lansing, Michigan.

Austin was a loving, compassionate, and funny man whose smile could lift your spirits and whose laugh could thunder a room. He loved deeply and cared for others with...

Oscar De Jesus Gonzalez

Oscar De Jesus Gonzalez

Mar 14, 2026

Oscar De Jesus Gonzalez, born on October 6, 1997, in the vibrant state of Nevada, passed away on March 14, 2026, in Las Vegas. His departure has left a profound void in the hearts of those who knew him and cherished his presence.

From the very beginning, Oscar was a radiant spirit—smart, talented, and fundamentally a good person. He carried with...

Lawrence Raymond Kelly

Lawrence Raymond Kelly

Mar 5, 2026

Lawrence ‘Larry’ Raymond Kelly

June 21, 1943 – March 5, 2026

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Lawrence ‘Larry’ Raymond Kelly, who left us peacefully on March 5, 2026, in Las Vegas, NV. Born on June 21, 1943, in Baltimore, MD, to Edward Kelly Sr. and Jayne (Preskay) Kelly. Larry lived a full life marked by his...

Marjorie Lee Anderson

Marjorie Lee Anderson

Mar 5, 2026

Marjorie (Margie) L Anderson, 76, of Las Vegas, Nevada left this world on March 5th, 2026 to be with her family in a better place. She was born to the late Claude and Betty Brown on April 26, 1949 in Denver, Colorado. 

She was preceded in death by her beloved daughter, Shandra Jones, husband Dale, brothers Greg, Jim, Gene and sister...

M LuAnn Harris

M LuAnn Harris

Feb 26, 2026

LuAnn Harris went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 26, 2026.

She is survived by her loving mother, Anna Frost, and stepfather, Richard Frost; her aunt, Julia Duncan; and her cousins, Heather McCann, Charlie Duncan, and Neil Duncan.

LuAnn was born and raised in Toledo, Ohio. She attended the Medical College of Ohio, where she trained and became an...

Renee Claire Simon

Renee Claire Simon

Feb 25, 2026

Renee Claire Simon, 83, of Summerlin, Las Vegas, NV, passed away peacefully of dementia on 25 February 2026.



Renee was born in Omaha, NE on 13 November 1942 to Clarence and Rita Gilbert. Renee grew up in Vadnais Heights, MN, graduating from Central High School, White Bear Lake, MN with the class of ‘60. Renee graduated from Globe Business College of...

Rosemary LaTortue

Rosemary LaTortue

Feb 25, 2026

Rosemary LaTortue, age 70, of Las Vegas, NV, died on February 25, 2026. Born January 9, 1956 in Brooklyn, New York, to Moravia LaTortue, Sr. and Rillie Lee LaTortue, Rosemary was the eldest daughter among nine children.

Rosemary attended The City University of New York (CUNY) Baruch College where she majored in Economics. She went on to bring dedication to every...

Barbara Ann Cool

Barbara Ann Cool

Feb 22, 2026

In Loving Memory

Barbara Ann Cool

November 8, 1937 - February 21, 2026

It is with deep sadness and enduring love that we announce the passing of Barbara Ann Cool of Las Vegas, Nevada, who peacefully entered eternal rest on February 21, 2026, at the age of 88.

Born on November 8, 1937, in Springfield, Ohio, Barbara-affectionately known as "Barb" and lovingly called "Barbie"-...

Carla D Shank

Carla D Shank

Feb 21, 2026

Carla Deane Shank, age 88, of Las Vegas, Nevada, passed away on February 21, 2026. She was born on August 29, 1937, in Kilgore, Texas, to Virgil and Mildred Shank.

Carla lived a life devoted to education, service, and the people around her. After graduating from Central High School in Tulsa, Oklahoma, she attended the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley,...

Dolores Jean Droste

Dolores Jean Droste

Feb 21, 2026

Dee Dee left us on February 21, 2026 to join our very large family in heaven. She was 74 years old, born in Pittsburgh, PA. She grew up in Las Vegas from an early age. She is survived by her only son, Michael Butta Jr, her two sisters, Phyllis Henninger, Linda Ann Ford along with other family members who loved...

Sharlene Roxane Natalie Prince

Sharlene Roxane Natalie Prince

Feb 15, 2026

In loving Memory

Sharlene Roxane Prince

January 14, 1965 -February 15, 2026

Sharlene Roxane Prince, of Brooklyn, New York, Orlando Florida and Las Vegas, Nevada, passed away on February 15,2026. She was born in Brooklyn on January 14, 1965, the six of seven children born to the late Charles and Marjorie Prince.

A woman of extraordinary spirit, Sharlene approached life with enthusiasm and a...

Ronald Lester Poole

Ronald Lester Poole

Feb 3, 2026

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Ronald Lester Poole, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, veteran, and friend. Ronald passed away on February 3, 2026, at the age of 73 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Ron proudly served his country in the U.S. Army, retiring as a Chief Warrant Officer III in the Signal Corps. His...

Joseph Christobol Miera Jr

Joseph Christobol Miera Jr

Feb 3, 2026

Joseph Christobol Miera Jr., age 72, passed away peacefully on the morning of February 3, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada, after a brief illness.

Joe was born on April 27, 1953, in Ogden, Utah, at St. Benedict’s Hospital, to his parents, Joseph C. Miera Sr. and Margaret Francis Mitchell. He graduated from Clearfield High School in 1971. He enlisted in the...

Jeremy Paul Williams

Jeremy Paul Williams

Feb 1, 2026

Jeremy Paul Williams, 40, of Las Vegas, Nevada, passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Jeremy was born in Lancaster, California to Mitchell Thomas Williams and Deborah Sue Williams on June 13, 1985.



Jeremy was part of the first graduating class of Desert Pines High School in 2003. He was a proud member of Teamsters Local 631....

Nicholas Alexander Owens

Nicholas Alexander Owens

Jan 30, 2026

Nicholas Alexander Owens, affectionately called Nicholas or Nick, passed away on January 30, 2026, at the age of 27.

A lifelong Las Vegas native, Nick grew up here and graduated from Sierra Vista High School in 2017. His classmates recognized his unique spark by voting him “Most Creative” among the senior superlatives. In high school, he was in the marching band,...

Barbara Ann Acker

Barbara Ann Acker

Jan 27, 2026

Barbara Ann Acker, age 88, passed away on January 27, 2026, in Henderson, Nevada. Barbara was born in Memphis, Tennessee to Jennie and Bertram Brown on December 15, 1937.Barbara is preceded in death by her husband of 34 years, Arnold Acker, her parents, her brother, Bill and her sister, Jeanette Barbara is survived by her three children from her first...

Ruby Lee Stewart

Ruby Lee Stewart

Jan 25, 2026

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ruby Lee Stewart, who departed this life on January 25, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada, at the age of 91. Ruby, born on September 8, 1934, in Louisiana, touched the lives of many with her warmth, kindness, and unwavering spirit.

Ruby led a life marked by resilience and love. She...

Robert Michael Kennedy

Robert Michael Kennedy

Jan 25, 2026

Robert Michael Kennedy, age 75, known to friends and family as "Bob," or "Bobby", was born on March 21, 1950, in North Kingstown, Rhode Island. He passed away peacefully at home in his sleep on January 25, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Bob relocated several times during his childhood due to his father's career in the Navy. His family ultimately settled...