Obituaries

Oct 10, 2019

Barbara Jean Nordwig, age 86 passed away peacefully on October 10, 2019 after suffering the debilitating affects of Alzheimer’s disease.  Barbara was born July 1, 1933 to Albert and Mildred Conjurske in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin.  She married her lifelong friend and love, Roger Louis Nordwig on June 13, 1952 who preceded her in death on May 2009.

...

Oct 10, 2019

Robert William Krug, age 94, passed away October 10, 2019 in Boulder City, Nevada.  He was born on March 22, 1925 in Billings, Montana.  He was one of eight children to Mary and George Krug.  Robert married Margaret Virginia Jones on July 21, 1956.  They lived between Canada and Lakewood, California and eventually settled in the Las Vegas valley...

Oct 9, 2019

Donald Graika found peace on October 9, 2019 at age 85.  Devoted and loving husband of 60 years to Cynthia.  Loving dad to Laura (Craig), Lisa (Jim), Mark (Lisa), and Diane (Rick).  Proud Grandpa of Erica, Josh, Andrea, Jake, Gregory, and Beth.  Great Grandpa of Thomas and Samantha. Brothers, Tom (Jean) and Jerry.

Memorial Services are pending. ...

Oct 8, 2019

James "Jim" Otis Wood of Witch Creek, CA passed away peacefully at the age of 91 on October 8, 2019 in Boulder City, NV where he had been living the past year.

There will be a grave side service at the Julian Pioneer Cemetery on November 2, 2019 at 11am.  A celebration of life will...

Oct 2, 2019

Bill Friday, age 71, of Boulder City, NV passed away on October 2, 2019 at his home.  He was born in Sterling, CO to William and Kathryn Friday.  He married Barbara Lanning in 1975 in Colorado. They moved to Las Vegas in 1978 and to Boulder City to raise their family in 1990.

Bill volunteered...

Oct 1, 2019

Elizabeth Patricia Pohe, 75, long-time resident of Boulder City, passed away on Tuesday, October 1st, 2019. She was born on October 22nd, 1943 in Tenterden, Kent.  Liz graduated with honors from St. Helen and St. Katharine’s school in Abingdon, England. After graduation she attended the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in London. Liz taught English and Drama,...

Sep 29, 2019

Marla Madsen, loving sister, mother, grandmother, and aunt, returned to the open arms of her heavenly loved ones on her birthday, 9/29/2019. She was 78 years old and a long-time resident of Boulder City.  She loved living in Boulder City and enjoyed feeling a part of the tight-knit community she found there.

Marla Dawn was born September...

Sep 24, 2019

Susan Hengen passed into the arms of our Heavenly Father on Tuesday, September 24, 2019. Her zest for life, spontaneous spirit, and contagious warmth will be missed by everyone who knew her.

She is survived by her brothers Arthur and Ed, daughter Donna, son Bill, grandchildren Danny, Kirstie, and Elizabeth, and nieces Deena, Cathy, Eileen,...

Sep 23, 2019

Thomas Winston Hand, 78 of Henderson passed away September 23, 2019.  He is survived by his wife Linda, his twin sister Jean Babcock and sons Joseph Morgan of Las Vegas, William Hand of Mesa, AZ and daughters Heather Askwig & family of Chandler, AZ and Dawn Hand of Denver.

He served in the U. S. Army from...

Sep 17, 2019

Andrew Allen Sneed, age 52, passed away on September 17, 2019. He was born on November 23, 1966 in Pontiac, MI and moved to Boulder City with his family 45 years ago.

Andrew has been active in the BC Pistol and Gun Club and an avid gamer, both off-and online. He was an enthusiastic traveler...

Sep 13, 2019

Michael J. DeMille loving father, long-time resident of Henderson and former Chiropractor passed away peacefully surrounded by his children on Friday, September 13, 2019.  He is survived by his 6 children Crista Potter, Kimberly Jones, Justin DeMille, LeAnn Vivier, Hailey Sittenauer and Brennan DeMille.

A funeral service will be held at The Church of Jesus...

Sep 10, 2019

Randy Hatch, 60, passed away peacefully with his family by his side at his home in Las Vegas, NV following a short battle with Lung Cancer on September 10, 2019.

Randy was born in Decatur, Il on September 24th, 1958 to Norma Jean Hatch and Robert Eugene Hatch. He left Decatur in the mid 80’s...

Sep 7, 2019

Craig M Rothleitner passed away in Boulder City, NV on September 7, 2019; he was 59 years old.

He predeceased by his mother, Janice Ann Prothe Rothleitner and father M Max Rothleitner.  He is lovingly remembered by his son Andrew Rothleitner of Boulder City, NV, his daughter Amanda Rothleitner of Loveland, CO, his older brother...

Sep 7, 2019

Laura Godbey Kelly Smith, age 90, died September 7, 2019.  She was born December 31, 1928 in Silverton, Co to parents Thomas M and Erma O Godbey.  Her family are some of the original 31rs of Boulder City, as they moved here to the area in 1931 at the beginning of the building of Hoover Dam.

Aug 27, 2019

M. Janette Smith, 97, of Boulder City, NV, died Tuesday, August 27, 2019, at home. She was born June 6, 1922, in Sandpoint, ID, the second child of the late J. Paul and Bertha Haag.

Janette grew up in Sandpoint but spent much of her time north of town on her paternal grandparents’ ranch, where...

Aug 20, 2019

Dr. Stuart McIntyre Cocks (Sandy), beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at the age of 81. Sandy peacefully passed away in his home, holding the hand of his cherished wife of 59 years, Susan, and surrounded by his 9 children and other family.

Aug 15, 2019

Donald Louis Estes was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on August 15th, 2019.  Donald peacefully departed this earth in the loving company if his wife of 55 years, LaVonne, and his daughter, Erin.

Donald was born in 1934 in Merryville, Louisiana to the late Pierce and Elsie Estes. He...

Aug 13, 2019

Gary "Noah" McKnight, October 9, 1945-August 13, 2019. Gary is survived by his three siblings, brother Thomas D. McKnight, his sister Carolyn Grindle (McKnight) and his sister Ilene Ventura (McKnight). He is also survived by nieces and nephews. Noah was a member and welding instructor for the Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 525 for 28 years. A service will be...

Aug 12, 2019

Philip Richard Wanderer, devoted husband, father, and grandfather, passed away at home in Boulder City on August 12, 2019.  He was 82 years of age.  The son of Dr. Richard Wanderer and attorney Emilie Wanderer, Philip was born March 23, 1937 in Yonkers, NY.   Philip came to Las Vegas in 1946.  He graduated in 1955 from Las Vegas High...

Aug 11, 2019

Madeline Morris, devoted Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother passed away peacefully on August 11, 2019 in Boulder City, Nevada. She was 80 years of age.

Madeline was born May 8, 1939, in Boulder City, Nevada to Osborne (Frosty) Traasdahl and Edith Rodeback. Madeline grew up in Boulder City as the second of five children, and graduated from...