Obituaries

John Willard Mathison

John Willard Mathison

Mar 28, 2024

John Willard Mathison passed away on March 28, 2024, in Henderson, NV. He was born in Las Vegas, NV, on May 6, 1955. John was a proud graduate of Bishop Gorman High School in 1973 and held various trade certificates throughout his successful 30+ year career with CCSD.John met his beloved wife Pamela Jo Mathison in 1987 through a friend and...

David Luke Nash

David Luke Nash

Mar 22, 2024

David Luke Nash, 79, of Nevada, passed away on March 22, 2024 in Las Vegas. David Luke Nash was born in Louisiana to Mary Risper on February 14, 1945. David Luke Nash attended Reuben McCall High School and then later moved to Las Vegas, Nevada. David was married in 1969 to Emma Elizabeth Anderson and they had a daughter, Erica Elizabeth Nash....

Michelle Frances Shugerman

Michelle Frances Shugerman

Mar 21, 2024

Michelle Frances Shugerman (Webb), left this world on March 21, 2024, surrounded by her adoring family. Born on October 19, 1953, in Detroit Michigan, Michelle was the beloved daughter of Meredith Webb and Lorraine Young, and sister to Brian, Greg, and Valarie. Michelle's life was woven with threads of compassion, humor, and unwavering love. Her journey was marked by profound connections...

Frances Mae Hamilton

Frances Mae Hamilton

Mar 19, 2024

Frances Mae Hamilton, born Williams on February 27, 1936, in Cruger, Mississippi, gracefully departed this world on March 19, 2024, in Las Vegas, NV. She was the cherished daughter of James Williams and Geneva Dye Fleming. In 1953, she joined hands in marriage with Percy Lee Hamilton and together welcomed their daughter Darlene Mae. Later in 1976, the joy of...

Michelle Marie Thomason

Michelle Marie Thomason

Mar 13, 2024

Michelle Marie Thomason, 59, of San Diego California, passed away on March 13 2024 in Henderson NV.Michelle Marie Thomason was born San Diego California to Michael and Nancy Thomason on March 16th 1964.Michelle Marie Thomason is preceded in death by her Mother Nancy Thomason, her father Michael Thomason, and her brother Alan Thomason.Michelle Marie Thomason is survived by her daughter...

Irene Velvick

Irene Velvick

Mar 6, 2024

Irene (Gallegos) Velvick, 45 of Las Vegas, Nevada has passed away on March 6, 2024. Irene was born in Apple Valley, California to Levey and Bernice Gallegos on March 19, 1978. Irene Gallegos attended Clark High School and Western High School in Las Vegas, Nevada. Irene thereafter attended UNLV, taking nursing classes, just shy of a couple years to graduate...

David Joseph Nichols

David Joseph Nichols

Mar 5, 2024

David J. Nichols, 73, passed away at his home on March 3rd, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. He was born on September 2nd, 1950 to LaRue and Joan (Johnson) Nichols in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

David grew up in Fort Wayne, graduated from Bishop Lauers High School, attended Saint Francis College before enlisting and being honorably discharged from the U.S. National Guard...

Carolina De Guzman Banaag Gross

Carolina De Guzman Banaag Gross

Mar 3, 2024

Ma Carolina Gross age 59 of Las Vegas Nevada, passed away on March 3rd, 2024 in Las Vegas. She was born in Cavite City Philippines to Lydia Deguzman and Fermin Deguzman Sr. born on July 1st, 1964. She attended Julian Felipe Elementary School in 1973 and St, Joseph College in 1977. Carolina was proceeded in death by Stuart Gross – Husband, Jean Marie...

Darren Dyson Birch

Darren Dyson Birch

Feb 29, 2024

Darren Birch, 55, of Henderson, NV passed away on February 29, 2024, in Las Vegas, NV.

Darren was born in Altadena, CA to Jack and Wanda Birch.

Darren grew up in Southern California and attended Grant High School in Los Angeles. He worked in air conditioning after graduation, until moving to Reno, NV. There he worked for Enterprise Rent a Car, which...

Misty Kozette Birch

Misty Kozette Birch

Feb 23, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of one of God's most unique and beautiful creations Misty Kozette Birch on February 23, 2024, at her home in Las Vegas, Nevada.Misty was a member of Prince Avenue Baptist Church in Athens, Georgia, a graduate of Cedar Shoals High School in Athens, and an alumna of the University of...

Lisa Dianne Tyler

Lisa Dianne Tyler

Feb 13, 2024

Lisa Tyler, age 42, of Las Vegas, passed away on February 13, 2024 in Las Vegas.

Lisa was born in Detroit, Michigan on September 2, 1981 and was adopted by Henry Tyler and Janice Tyler. 

Lisa graduated from J.W. Sexton High School in Lansing, MI. As an adult, she moved to Las Vegas and was given the nickname Blue Diamond by a...

Mark Allen Benton

Mark Allen Benton

Feb 4, 2024

Mark A. Benton, age 55, of Webster NY, passed away suddenly on Sunday February 4, 2024 in Las Vegas Nevada where he was a resident for 30 years.

Mark was born in Rochester NY to Sharon and Dennis Benton on May 27, 1968.

Mark graduated from Webster High School in 1986. He served honorably as a combat veteran in the United States...

Evelyn Marie Leib

Evelyn Marie Leib

Feb 4, 2024

Evelyn M. Leib, 78 passed away Feb 4, 2024. She is predeceased by her husband John W. Leib Jr. and her son John W. Leib III. Evelyn was born in Harrisburg PA where she met John. They moved to Las Vegas more than 40 years ago. She is survived by her mother Marion Beckman age 97, her brother David Beckman,...

Amy K.M Uemura

Amy K.M Uemura

Feb 1, 2024

Amy K.M Uemura passed away peacefully on February 01, 2024 in the nursing home in Las Vegas, Nevada. Amy was born on May 04, 1940 in Honolulu, Hawaii. She was educated in Hawaii and moved to California to live and work. Amy is survived by her husband Herbert M Uemura whom she was married to for 50 years.  

Gary Michael Stanco

Gary Michael Stanco

Jan 12, 2024

Gary Michael Stanco, 76, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2024 at his home, surrounded by loved ones, in Las Vegas, Nevada after a long battle with cancer. 

Gary was born in Schenectady, New York to Michael and Lillian Stanco on June 17, 1947.  Following his graduation from Niskayuna High School, he earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Boston University...

Mark Anthony Matthews

Mark Anthony Matthews

Jan 9, 2024

Mark Anthony Matthews, 57, of Las Vegas, Nevada, formerly of Erie, Pennsylvania, passed away at his home on January 9, 2024, after a lengthy illness.

Mark was born in Erie, Pennsylvania on August 17, 1966, to Anthony and Sophia (Grychowski) Matthews of Orlando, FL, who survive him.

Mark graduated from Cathedral Preparatory School in Erie, Pennsylvania, and from Case Western Reserve University...

Janice Marie Hughes

Janice Marie Hughes

Jan 8, 2024

 

Janice M. Hughes, 66, of Las Vegas, passed away after a long illness on January 8th, 2024 in Las Vegas

Janice was born in Dearborn, MI  to James and Lavonne Oakley on June 6, 1957.  

At the age of 27 Janice was stricken with debilitating Rheumatoid Arthritis. Before Janice became ill she was the manager for the Detroit Parade...

Iliene Rauzin

Iliene Rauzin

Jan 6, 2024

Iliene Rauzin 91 Years Old passed away on January 6th, 2024, in Las Vegas, NV. She was born in Chicago IL. Iliene is survived by her daughter Jan Miller and son Sidney Rauzin. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and aunt. We invite you to make a donation to the American Cancer Society in her honor, in place...

Richard Gerard Rainville

Richard Gerard Rainville

Dec 27, 2023

Born in Woonsocket, Rhode Island July 5, 1952 and Death recorded December 27, 2023. Richard was the brother to Lorraine Lucille Rainville presently living in an Assisted Living Home in Connecticut. Richard and Lorraine are the children of Gerard Rainville and Florence Lamoure-Rainville both deceased. Richard lived in the city of Las Vegas, Nevada for many years and was very...

DuWayne Thomas VanDruff Jr.

DuWayne Thomas VanDruff Jr.

Dec 6, 2023

DuWayne Thomas VanDruff Jr., 52, of Las Vegas, beloved son and brother, passed away unexpectedly on December 6, 2023.

He was born on May 21, 1971 in Heidelberg, Germany and lived a good life being able to travel the world in his youth while his father served in the US Army. He loved to cook, was a talented artist and had the...