Monica Childress
Monica Sargent Childress, 40, died Friday.
She was born July 11, 1959, in Chicago. A dialysis technician, she was a four-year resident of Las Vegas.
She is survived by her companion, Donna Crawford; stepdaughter, Kenesha Sargent; and brother, Phillip, all of Las Vegas.
Visitation will be from 4 p.m. until services at 6 p.m. Monday at Davis Funeral Home.
Published January 30, 2000

Edwin Fuller
Edwin R. Fuller, 62, died Tuesday.
He was born April 27, 1937, in Kanab, Utah. A plumber, he was a member of Plumbers and Pipefitters Union Local No. 525, and a 10-year resident of Las Vegas.
He is survived by his wife, Lori; sons, Clinton, both of Las Vegas, Robbie of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and Teddy of Hemit, Calif.; and daughter, Carrie of Idaho.
Valley Memorial Cremation and Burial of Henderson handled the arrangements.
Published January 30, 2000

Mary Glass
Mary Ellen Glass, 76, died Friday.
She was born Jan. 11, 1924, in Texas. A businesswoman, entertainer and homemaker, she was a member of Community Church of Henderson and a one-year resident of Las Vegas.
She is survived by her husband, Marion of Henderson; sons, William Graham of Minnesota and Lonnie Graham of New York; and brothers, Olsen Rogers and Paul Rogers, both of California.
Desert Memorial Cremation & Burial Society handled the arrangements.
Published January 30, 2000

Salvatore Grande
Salvatore F. Grande, 66, died Thursday in his home.
He was born Sept. 9, 1933, in Hartford, Conn. An Air Force veteran, he was a starter and ranger for a golf course, a 14-year resident of Las Vegas and a member of Air Force Sergeants Association.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy of Las Vegas; sons, Salvatore III of Colorado and Thomas of Connecticut; sister, Joanne of California; brother, Robert of Connecticut; and five grandchildren.
Services are private. The family requests memorial donations be made to St. Jude's Ranch for Children. Davis Funeral Home handled arrangements.
Published January 30, 2000

Stephen Hodges
Visitation for Stephen K. Hodges, 64, who died Friday, will be 1 p.m. until services at 5 p.m. Monday at Palm Mortuary-Cheyenne. Burial will be in Kuna, Idaho.
Published January 30, 2000

Florence Hoffman
Florence T. Hoffman, 82, died Thursday in a Las Vegas care center.
She was born Jan. 12, 1918, in Massachusetts. A homemaker, she was a 19-year resident of Las Vegas.
She is survived by her sons, Robert and John, both of Las Vegas and William of Massachusetts; daughters, Elizabeth Williams, Pamela Hellman and Janet Devs, all of Las Vegas; sister, Bernice Mignault of Henderson; 13 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Desert Memorial Cremation & Burial Society handled the arrangements.
Published January 30, 2000

Eva Lack
Eva Lack, 91, died Friday in a Las Vegas hospital.
She was born Feb. 19, 1908, in Island City, Ky. A homemaker, she was a 10-year resident of Las Vegas.
She is survived by her sisters, Mattie Whitted of Centerville, Ohio, and Versie Damrell, Martha Avery, Ocie Parks and Edessa Shifflet, all of Richmond, Ky.; brothers, Clyde Callahan and Lester Callahan, both of Lebanon, Ohio; seven grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and 28 great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until services at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Palm Mortuary-Eastern. Burial will be in Palm Valley View Memorial Park. Palm Mortuary-Jones handled the arrangements.
Published January 30, 2000

Theresa McDonald
Theresa A. McDonald, 69, died Friday in a Las Vegas hospital.
She was born Jan. 11, 1931, in Cook County, Ill. A retired electrical assembler for a factory, she was a six-year resident of North Las Vegas.
She is survived by her husband, George of North Las Vegas; son, Patrick of Coos Bay, Ore.; daughters, Deborah of Bronson, Fla., and Tammie Hrabak of Richmond, Va.; brothers, Vince Ferrante and John Ferrante, both of Chicago, Henry Ferrante of Hanover Park, Ill., and Tony Ferrante of Las Vegas; sister, Nina DiBerto of Las Vegas; and two grandchildren.
Services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Palm Mortuary-Cheyenne followed with visitation from noon to 5 p.m. The family requests memorial donations be made to St. Jude's Ranch.
Published January 30, 2000

Margaret Mendez
Visitation for Margaret V. Mendez, 57, who died Thursday, will be 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at Palm Mortuary-Eastern, where services will be at 10 a.m. Monday. Graveside services will follow in Palm Valley View Memorial Park. Palm Mortuary-Cheyenne handled the arrangements. The family requests memorial donations be made to Nathan Adelson Hospice.
Published January 30, 2000

Louise Roberts
Louise C. Roberts, 77, died Wednesday in a Las Vegas hospital.
She was born Aug. 1 1922, in Croghan, N.Y. A Navy veteran of World War II, she was a retired clerk with the Department of Interior and a 25-year resident of Las Vegas.
She is survived by her stepson, John of Las Vegas; brother, Henry De La Porte of Glenfield, N.Y.; and sisters, Esther Virkler of Lowville, N.Y., and Kaddy McDonald of Brasher Falls, N.Y.
Palm Mortuary-Eastern handled the arrangements.
Published January 30, 2000

Ruth Rosan
Ruth Rosan, 88, died Wednesday.
She was born Dec. 1, 1911, in Herrin, Ill. A retired real estate Realtor, she was a four-year resident of Las Vegas.
She is survived by her sister, Mildred Thalgott of Las Vegas; and brother, John Baxley of Sarasota, Fla.
Palm Mortuary-Jones handled the arrangements.
Published January 30, 2000

Joeretha Thomas
Joeretha Thomas, 75, died Friday in Nathan Adelson Hospice.
She was born Aug. 24, 1924, in Pioneer, La. A retired hotel housekeeping inspectress, she was a 40-year resident of Las Vegas.
She is survived by her sister, Aretha McGowan of Las Vegas; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday at Palm Mortuary-Downtown, where services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday. Burial will be in Palm Memorial Park-Downtown.
Published January 30, 2000

Howard Vancil Sr.
Howard Vancil Sr., 56, died Wednesday in a Las Vegas hospital.
He was born July 31, 1943, in Huron, S.D. A mechanic, he was a 12-year resident of Las Vegas.
He is survived by his wife, Audrey; sons, Allen, both of Las Vegas, Howard of Truckee, Calif., and Daniel of Cypress Heights, Calif.; brother, Marvin; sisters, Colleen, Ronnie, Ronda and Melinda, all of Washington; and four grandchildren.
Visitation will be from noon to 3 p.m. today at Harrison-Ross Mortuarym followed with services at 4 p.m. Burial is private.
Published January 30, 2000

Gladys White-Lombardi
Gladys "Jackie" White-Lombardi, 92, died Thursday in a Las Vegas hospital.
She was born March 1, 1907, in what later that year became Oklahoma. A homemaker, she was a five-year resident of Las Vegas.
She is survived by her sons, Jack of Las Vegas and James of Big Bear, Calif.; three grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until services at 1 p.m. Saturday at Palm Mortuary-Eastern. Burial will be in Palm Valley View Memorial Park.
Published January 30, 2000

William Willard
William Willard, 86, died Thursday in a Las Vegas hospital.
He was born April 27, 1913, in Terre Haute, Ind. An Army veteran of World War II, he was a retired writer and artist, a 50-year resident of Las Vegas and a member of Screen Actors Guild and Actors Equity. He was the former producer and director of The Branding Iron for the Press Club and director of the Arnold Shaw Research Center for Popular Music at University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
He is survived by his wife, Lucy of Las Vegas; brother, Betram of Alameda, Calif.; and sister, Frances of London.
Private services were held. The family requests memorial donations be made to Nathan Adelson Hospice. Palm Mortuary-Eastern handled arrangements.
Published January 30, 2000

Geneva Butler
Geneva L. Butler, 99, died Jan. 24 in a Las Vegas hospital.
She was born Feb. 25, 1900, in Hickory, Miss. A homemaker, she was a 10-year resident of Las Vegas.
She is survived by her daughter, Geneva Stepto of Las Vegas; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 9:30 until services at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at Palm Mortuary-Cheyenne followed with graveside services at 1:30 p.m. in Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery.
Published January 31, 2000

Raymond Classon
Raymond Classon, 61, died Sunday.
He was born Aug. 9, 1938, and was a Las Vegas resident.
He is survived by his wife, Dolores of Las Vegas.
Burial will be held in New York. Hites Funeral Home handled the arrangements.
Published January 31, 2000

Roland Houser
Roland J. Houser, 41, died Saturday in a Las Vegas hospital.
He was born Jan. 21, 1959, in Newport Beach, Calif. A computer technician, he was a member of Crossroads Community Church, a dragster owner/driver and a 22-year resident of Henderson.
He is survived by his wife, Lori; sons, Neil and Christopher; daughter, Valori, all of Henderson; parents, John and Irene of Medford, Ore.; brother, Rodney of Santa Ana, Calif.; and one grandchild.
Memorial services will be at 4 p.m. Wednesday in Palm Mortuary-Eastern. Palm Mortuary-Henderson handled the arrangements.
Published January 31, 2000

Michael Latacz
Michael H. Latacz, 44, died Saturday.
He was born Sept. 14, 1955, in Bayonne, N.J. A cardiovascular radiology technician, he was a 21-year resident of Las Vegas.
He is survived by his wife, Jody of Las Vegas, and brother, Phillip of Springhill, Fla.
Affordable Cremation & Burial Service handled the arrangements. The family requests memorial donations be made to American Diabetes Association.
Published January 31, 2000

Louis Levey
Louis Levey, 79, died Saturday.
He was born Jan. 15, 1921, was a buyer for a grocery store and a resident of Las Vegas.
He is survived by his sons, Irwin of Arizona, David; and daughters, Wendy Moskal and Sandy Thornion, all of California.
Burial will be held in California. Hites Funeral Home handled the arrangements.
Published January 31, 2000

Bobby Matthews
Bobby Matthews, 43, died Wednesday in a Las Vegas hospital.
He was born Nov. 17, 1956, in Merouge, La., and was a 12-year resident of Las Vegas.
He is survived by his father, James Stewart of Bastrop, La.; mother and stepfather, Ella Mae and James Young; brothers, Lamar Young, Jerry Young and James, all of Las Vegas, Randy Hall of Bastrop and Eric Stewart of Vallejo, Calif.; and sisters, Minnie, Ann, Renee, Terry Young, all of Las Vegas, Peggy Stewart, Rita Stewart, Kay Stewart, Shirley Stewart, all of Vallejo, Andrea Stewart of Merouge, Erica McHenry and Delicia McHenry, both of Bastrop.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Mount Sinai Missionary Baptist Church followed with burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. American Burial & Cremation Services handled the arrangements.
Published January 31, 2000

Catherine Nichols
Catherine Ann Nichols, 55, died Sunday.
She was born Oct. 30, 1944, in Topeka, Kan. A retired medical administrator, she was a 10-year resident of Las Vegas.
She is survived by her husband, John Jr. of Las Vegas; daughter, Kelly Hall; son, Rick Jackson; sister, Jeanie Pike, all of Austin, Texas; mother, Ann Pellegrini of Dallas; and five grandchildren.
Palm Mortuary-Cheyenne handled the arrangements.
Published January 31, 2000

Margaret Robert
Margaret Robert, 88, died Saturday.
She was born Nov. 22, 1911, in Minnesota and was a resident of Las Vegas.
She is survived by her daughter, Marjorie Walsh of Houston.
Burial will be held in Minnesota. Hites Funeral Home handled the arrangements.
Published January 31, 2000

Anthony San George
Anthony P. San George, 82, died Friday.
He was born Aug. 13, 1917, in New York, was a construction laborer and a resident of Las Vegas.
He is survived by his wife, Florence of Las Vegas.
Burial will be held in Cheektowaga, N.Y. Hites Funeral Home handled the arrangements.
Published January 31, 2000

John Terpak
John Terpak, 84, died Friday.
He was born Aug. 17, 1915, in New York City. A photo engraver for a newspaper, he was a 20-year resident of Las Vegas.
He is survived by his son, Richard of New Jersey; daughter, Susan Nelson of Houston; sister, Sadie Benish of New York City; and four grandchildren.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Davis Paradise Valley Funeral Home.
Published January 31, 2000

Leo Vigne
Leo Vigne, 86, died Sunday.
He was born Aug. 26, 1913, in Baldwin, Mich. An Air Force veteran, he was a plumber for the government and a 36-year resident of Las Vegas.
He is survived by his sisters, Dorothy Meinke and Janet Johnson, both of Baldwin; and brothers, Louis of Apache Junction, Ariz., and Frank of Mesa, Ariz.
Burial will be held in Bunkers Eden Vale Cemetery. Bunkers Mortuary handled the arrangements.
Published January 31, 2000

Irene Wieland
Irene Wieland, 73, died Saturday.
She was born March 8, 1926, in Pennsylvania. A homemaker, she was a member of Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, a Sunday school teacher and a 14-year resident of Las Vegas.
She is survived by her husband, Ralph of Las Vegas; sons, Ralph of Broomfield, Colo., John of Colorado Springs, Colo., Chris of Loveland, Colo., and Michael of Lake Orion, Mich.; sisters, Ruth Hawk of Frazier, Mich., and Delorus Sowish of Roseville, Mich.; brother, George Tardonia of Palm Beach, Fla.; and four grandchildren.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Bunkers Memory Gardens Chapel. Bunkers Mortuary handled the arrangements.
Published January 31, 2000