Reno NV Obituaries

Sep 30, 2021

A native of Syracuse, New York, she was a homemaker, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandma, and friend. She is survived by her 4 children Rachel, Amanda, William and April and her daughter in law Michelle. Her grandkids Aleah, Desii, Michael, Cshante, Dante, Isaiah and Toni and her great grand babies. 

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"If roses grow in heaven" 

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If roses grow in...

Sep 8, 2021

Charles “Butch” Wellman Jr. passed away on September 8, 2021 at the age of 51.

Butch Wellman Jr. was born on July 25, 1970 in Reno, Nevada to Charles “Butch” Wellman Sr. and Evelyn King.  Butch attended Washoe County schools and has lived in Reno/Sparks, Nevada all his life.  Butch worked at Ferguson Enterprises for the last few years. 

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Sep 3, 2021

Hanna Chavez was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend.

She left this world suddenly on September 3rd 2021 at age 66.

Hanna loved spending time with family and friends, sharing recipes, telling stories about her life and travels.

She is survived by her husband Samuel; two sisters; five brothers; five stepchildren; nine grandchildren; one great granddaughter; and a...

Aug 24, 2021

Alvin L. Edwards Jr. passed away on August 24, 2021. Dearly beloved Brother of Otis L. Courtney (Wife Stephanie), Wanda M Sutton, and Tamara R Edwards.  Loving Uncle of Edward Ellison, Jr, Otis Ellison, Willie T Sutton, Jr (Wife Ashley, Son Noble) and Vittoria Anderson (Husband Reginald II, Son Reginald III, Daughter Reighn), and a host of great and great-great...

Aug 23, 2021

Aug 11, 2021

Steve Nawman, a long time Reno resident, passed away Wednesday August 11, 2021, at the age of 67.  He was proceeded in death by his Father and Mother, Earl and Bonnie Nawman; Sister Cathy Banks; and wife of 30 years Terry Nawman.  He was amazing father to his 4 daughters, Cristina, Stephanie, Jody and Jamie. Grandpa to Kaiden and Bayley;...

Jul 15, 2021

William (Bill) Joseph Mnichowski 64 of Fallon, Nevada and formerly of South Bend, Indiana passed away on Thursday morning July 15th, 2021 with his sister & brothers by his side at the Renown Medical Center in Reno, Nevada after losing his battle to cancer. Bill was born on September 26th 1956 in South Bend, Indiana to the late William &...

Jun 19, 2021

In Memory of 

 

Paulette Ganshorn 

 

Paulette Ganshorn passed away peacefully at home in her sleep on June 19, 2021 after a long and courageous battle with cancer.  Paulette was a loving wife, beloved sister, sister-in-law, aunt and friend to so many in her lifetime.  We’ve heard it said from so many over the past few days that Paulette...

Apr 22, 2021

Roy Edward Voyles Jr. born March 24, 1975 to Shirley Smith and Roy Voyles Sr. 

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Beloved husband to Justine Voyles and father to Tamera and Tyler Valdez, grandfather to Cayden. Brother to Bobby, Richard, Donald and 4 sisters Christina, Elena, Elizabeth, Rita and Chrissy. Uncle to 4 nieces and 8 nephews. 

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Preceded in death by his mother, father,...

Apr 20, 2021

Dale Walter Petersen passed away at Renown Medical Center on April 20, 2021 after suffering a series of strokes. He fought hard, but the strokes took their toll and between the side effects of those and his failing heart, he got tired of fighting and went to be with his beloved parents, Walter and Evelyn, and beautiful granddaughter Kara that...

Mar 24, 2021

Lauren Ann Coty (Curutchet), 76 of Sparks, Nevada passed away unexpectedly at  Renown Regional Medical Center on March 24, 2021. Lauren was born in Nevada and  spent most of her life in the Reno/Sparks area. Lauren was preceded in death by her  son, Mark Coty, her father Olivier Curutchet, and her mother, Theresa Curutchet  (Uriguen). She is survived by her...

Jan 29, 2021

With sadness is our hearts, Lloyd Howell went home to be with his Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ on January 29, 2021 at St Mary's Hospital. His death was from complications of COVID.

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He was born in Columbus, Indiana to Gilbert and Virginia Howell on February 21, 1941. Lloyd enlisted in the Navy in 1957. He married Karen (Black)...

Jan 7, 2021

Jan 7, 2021

On November 14th, 2020 Jeffrey C Tequillo lost his battle with COVID19 and the flu.

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  He was 62 years old.

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Jeff grew up in Los Angeles, moved to North Tahoe as a teenager then to Reno as a young adult.

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   He was a diehard Dodgers fan as well as the Rams and Lakers. He would...

Jan 7, 2021

Maryan Lawrence, 89, passed away at 11:20 a.m. on Friday, December 4, 2020, at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center in Reno, Nevada.  

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She was born to James and Nellie Shope Smith in Sparks, Nevada, the oldest of five children.   Maryan grew up, attended school, married, worked and raised her family living her entire life in the Reno/Sparks...

Jan 7, 2021

Stephen Wayne Harrison, 73, of Dayton, NV, entered our Lord’s presence after passing away peacefully at home from complications of Alzheimer’s, on Monday, December 21, 2020. 

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Stephen was born March 29, 1947, in Detroit, MI, to Steve and Dorothy (Motley) Harrison. Stephen served in the US Army as a helicopter Crew Chief from 1965 to 1968; including a tour...

Jan 7, 2021

Patricia Anna Guerrieri (Grady) age 91, formerly of Crockett CA, passed away peacefully at home Thursday January 7, 2021 in Reno NV. 

Patricia was born in Richmond CA on May 6, 1929 to John Louis Grady and Ruth Matilda Williams. She graduated from John Swett High School and remained in Crockett, a community she felt deeply connected to, for most...

Sep 10, 2020

Patricia Hall Boyce passed away peacefully at her home in Reno, NV, on the morning of September 10, 2020, at the age of 92, having lived and shared a very full life. In her final days, Pat was surrounded by her children and their families, and was lovingly engaged with them.

Patricia Hall was born on February 28, 1928, in...

Sep 7, 2020

Aug 4, 2020

Maureen Twomey (Berry) died peacefully in Reno, Nevada on August 4, 2020, at the age of 86. Maureen is survived and deeply mourned by her daughters Tracy Powell (Reno, Nevada) and Jacqueline Pelzel, (West Harrison, Indiana), siblings John Twomey and Eileen French, beloved grandchildren, Michael (Megan) Powell, Rebecca (Scott) Lang, Kaitlyn (Tyler) Kipp (all of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania), John Pelzel (West...