Obituaries

Obituaries for the Las Vegas, NV Area

Howard Ector Hawkins Jr.

Howard Ector Hawkins Jr.

Sep 19, 2025

Howard Ector Hawkins, Jr., affectionately known by his family as “Sonny,” was an only child, born to the late Howard Ector Hawkins, Sr. and Pauline Virginia White Hawkins in Columbus, Ohio, on May 17, 1948. He passed this life on September 19, 2025 in Las Vegas, NV. Howard graduated from Eastmoor High School in Columbus, where his favorite activities were...

Garth Anselm Ravenholt

Garth Anselm Ravenholt

Sep 19, 2025

Garth Anselm Ravenholt

July 17, 1951 - September 19, 2025

Garth Ravenholt, 74, beloved father, son, brother, grandfather, and great-grandfather, was called to his eternal resting place on September 19, 2025.

He entered this world on July 17, 1951, in Japan, born to Otto and Marie Ravenholt. He grew up in Boulder City, NV and later lived in Las Vegas, Nevada. However, over...

Luis Felipe Zaragoza

Luis Felipe Zaragoza

Sep 19, 2025

Luis F. Zaragoza, 77, passed away peacefully at home after a battle with lung cancer on September 19, 2025.



Luis was born in Juarez, Mexico to Felipe and Paula Zaragoza on January 18, 1948. He was married to his wife Yolanda Zaragoza for 57 years, they have three children, Luis Jr., Patricia, and Oscar.



He came to Las Vegas with his family...

Latice Trevon Sutton

Latice Trevon Sutton

Sep 12, 2025

Latice Trevon Sutton, 57, of Los Angeles has passed away on Sep. 12th, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Latice Sutton was born in Los Angeles, California to the parents Margaret Harris and Solden Andrew Johnson on Sep. 27th, 1967.

Latice grew up in South Central, Los Angeles, where she attended Locke High School. While in High School, she had her first daughter...

Bruce Picker

Bruce Picker

Sep 12, 2025

Bruce Picker, cherished husband, father, family member, and friend, passed away in Las Vegas, surrounded by family. Born and raised in Illinois, he was known for quick-witted, deadpan humor, a steadfast work ethic in furniture sales, and a generous heart. He loved classic oldies, watching wrestling, attending baseball and hockey games, and spending relaxed afternoons with those he loved. He...

Charles Milton Ward

Charles Milton Ward

Sep 11, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Charles Milton Ward, fondly known as Chuck, who departed this world on September 11, 2025, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Born on February 2, 1937, in Winona, Mississippi, he lived a life that truly embodied warmth, love, and dedication to his family and faith.

Chuck's journey began in a time when...

Lawrence Joseph Kulaga Sr

Lawrence Joseph Kulaga Sr

Sep 10, 2025

Lawrence Kulaga, age 85, passed away on September 10th, 2025 in Henderson, NV. 

Lawrence was born in Cicero, IL to Marie and Michael Kulaga on October 4th, 1939. 

He had a mechanical background and after meeting his wife, Pat, found a career as a mechanic, then foreman in Elmhurst, IL at Elmhurst Public Works. They moved to Lombard to be closer to...

Betty Viola Mariano

Betty Viola Mariano

Sep 9, 2025

Betty (Etopio) Mariano passed away on Tuesday, September 9, 2025.

She is survived by her daughter Gale Breen, grandson Jonathan Been, both of Las Vegas, and by many nieces and nephews.

Betty is preceded by her husband, Anthony Mariano Sr., son Anthony Mariano Jr., mother Josephine, father Angelo, brothers Christopher Etiopio, Thomas Etopio, Dominic Etopio, Joseph Etiopio, all of Niagara Falls, and...

Debra Durazo

Debra Durazo

Sep 8, 2025

In Loving Memory of Debra DurazoMay 22, 1969 – September 8, 2025

It is with a heavy heart that we share that Heaven gained a one-of-a-kind angel. Debra Durazo, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend, passed away on September 8, 2025.



Born on May 22, 1969, Debra lived a life full of love, laughter, and unwavering loyalty to her family,...

William Domingo Rivera

William Domingo Rivera

Sep 8, 2025

In Loving Memory of William Domingo Rivera

William Domingo Rivera, age 66, of Stockton, California, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 8th, 2025, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Born on June 10th, 1959, in Laoag City, Philippines, William was the beloved son of Frederico and Necita Rivera. He attended Ilocos Norte High School and graduated from Northern Christian College.

In August 1988, William married...

Jaimon Derek Bakker

Jaimon Derek Bakker

Sep 6, 2025

We announce with deep sadness, the sudden and unexpected passing of our son Jaimon Derek Bakker at age 44 on September 6th, 2025. He was born November 8, 1980 in Murray, Utah, yet lived most of his life in Las Vegas, Nevada. Jaimon is a special soul who relished life with his huge smile, loving heart, and beautiful brown eyes;...

Artur Szelag

Artur Szelag

Sep 5, 2025

Artur SzelÄ…g, age 52, born in Poland,beloved son of Zenon and Maria SzelÄ…g (née Szpernal),dearest brother of MaÅ‚gorzata ‘Margaret’ (Jan) Wyrostek,loving uncle to Caroline and Gabrielle,passed away in Las Vegas, Nevada on September 5th, 2025.

Artur was also a cherished grandson of his late grandparents.shared a close bond with his cousins, uncles, and aunts,and will be remembered as a friend to...