Obituaries

Obituaries for the Las Vegas, NV Area

Norma Naomi Richardson

Norma Naomi Richardson

Jan 1, 2025

Norma was born in Harlem, New York, to Otto and Muriel Payne. She had 2 sisters and 4 brothers.

Growing up in Harlem, 117 street and Lenox Avenue, Norma had the chance to acquaintance Malcolm Little (Malcolm X), Adam Clayton Powell Jr., amongst others activist as they preached on the corner on tall ladders on Lenox avenue.

When Norma was an early...

John Frank Pasierb

John Frank Pasierb

Dec 30, 2024

John F. Pasierb 79, of Henderson, Nevada passed away on December 30, 2024. He was born on June 16, 1945 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Frank Pasierb and the late Della (Krystoszek) Pasierb. He was an Army and Vietnam Veteran. He was the beloved husband of the late Sharon (Nowakowski). John is survived by sister Carol (Richard) Mrozek and...

Maile J Perreira Rowley

Maile J Perreira Rowley

Dec 30, 2024

Maile Jocelyn Perreira Rowley, 92, rejoined her beloved spouse Richard T. Rowley (deceased) and son, David T. Rowley (deceased) on December 30, 2024. She is survived by Richard A Rowley, son; Jill (daughter-in-law); Richard W., Michelle, Kimberly, Ryan, Tiffany, Megan and Katelyn, grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren. 

Maile was born in Wailuku, Hawaii to Antone and Minnie Perreira on January 13, 1932....

David O. Powell

David O. Powell

Dec 29, 2024

David Orson Powell, 83 of Las Vegas, Nevada and formerly from Denver, Colorado passed away on December 29, 2024. Chief Warrant Officer David Orson Powell, Decorated Vietnam Veteran, Retired was a longtime resident of Las Vegas.

He is survived by his wife, sister, step-daughters, nephews, nieces, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and several other family members.

Family will be having a private celebration of his...

Eddie Harold Zelonka

Eddie Harold Zelonka

Dec 28, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of our beloved brother, uncle and friend, Edward Harold Zelonka, on December 28th 2024 (age 53). He is preceded in death by his loving parents George Zelonka and Brenda Blackler and is survived by his dear sisters Tatiana and Abby and nieces and nephews George, Molly, Caitlin and Declan....

Patricia Ruth Luetkehans

Patricia Ruth Luetkehans

Dec 27, 2024

Patricia Luetkehans

Patricia Ruth Russell Luetkehans passed away on December 27 at the age of 93 at her home in Henderson, Nevada. Born in 1931, Pat was the daughter of Herman and Darlene Russell and grew up on a farm near Carmi, Illinois. After graduation from high school, she moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico, where she met her future husband, Jerry...

Emilia Tolibas Sambajon

Emilia Tolibas Sambajon

Dec 25, 2024

 Emilia Andrade Tolibas Sambajon, 84yo, who was born on January 16, 1940 in the Philippines to Gorgonio Tolibas, and Carmelita Tolibas died December 25, 2024, Christmas Day, 2024. She had a sister named Mrs. Juanita Tolibas Eusebio. Emily was a loving mother to a disabled son, and doting daughter. She was educated at St. Paul's College, and Manila Central University...

Clausel Frederic Noel

Clausel Frederic Noel

Dec 24, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Clausel Noel, a beloved father, grandfather, and devoted soldier, who left us on December 24, 2024. He was 66 years old.

Born on July 18, 1958, Clausel served his country in the United States Army, exemplifying the values of honor, courage, and commitment.

Clausel is survived by his children, grandchildren, family...

Tarin Linpisal

Tarin Linpisal

Dec 24, 2024

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John Lester Williams

John Lester Williams

Dec 23, 2024

John Lester Williams, a resident of Las Vegas, Nevada, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024. He was 67. He was born in Olean, NY on July 30, 1957 and raised in Hinsdale, New York, Where he graduated from Hinsdale Central School 1976. He served as the Class President his senior year. Following his graduation, John proudly served his country...

Hyun Sook Banks

Hyun Sook Banks

Dec 23, 2024

Hyun (Rosa) Sook Banks



February 20, 1929 – December 23, 2024



With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Hyun (Rosa) Sook Banks on December 23, 2024. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, and will be deeply missed by all who knew her.



Hyun (Rosa) Sook Banks was born on February 20, 1929, in Korea and immigrated to the...

Demonte Kashun Jackson

Demonte Kashun Jackson

Dec 22, 2024

Demonte Jackson, born in Las Vegas, Nevada October 22, 1994. Our beloved Son, Brother, Uncle, and Nephew passed away on December 22, 2024. There's so many great things to say about Demonte, If there is one thing I could say he was one of a kind. Demonte was always the life of every party. He knew how to conduct himself...

Ruel Peter Directo

Ruel Peter Directo

Dec 22, 2024

Ruel Peter Mendoza Directo, 58 of Las Vegas, Nevada and formerly from Waipahu, Oahu, Hawaii passed away on December 22, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

He is survived by daughter Shayna (Glenn, Jr) Kaauwai; sons Shanan Lee Kazuo (Elsa Kiyomi), Kekoa Ayden, and Keanu Ashton Directo; grandchildren Stanczen and Stellyna Kaauwai; and Sasha Kikue Nakasone and Atlas Kaito Directo; brothers Honolito...

Joseph " State Sancho " Steffes

Joseph " State Sancho " Steffes

Dec 20, 2024

A son,a father,a brother and one loved my many others. Joe was an intelligent man having a conversation about anything, you would always learn something. 

One that you would always feels safe around. You walked into a place and he is facing the door incase something went down.

He loved his 3 kid's and made  sure the whole world knew it, nothing...

Gregory Joseph Dufort

Gregory Joseph Dufort

Dec 19, 2024

Gregory J. Dufort, 67 of Henderson NV passed away December 19, 2024. He was born in Bourne, MA, to David P. Dufort and Theresa J. (LaVine) Dufort and was preceded in death by his parents, David P. & Theresa J. Dufort (LaVine) of Henderson, NV and Linda M. Bayne (Dufort) of North Las Vegas, NV

Greg was a 58 year resident...

Phyllis Zigtema Nebron

Phyllis Zigtema Nebron

Dec 19, 2024

Phyllis Zigtema Nebron was a native Las Vegan born on April 12th, 1935 and passed away December 19th at 89 years old. 

Phyllis was born in Las Vegas when there was a population of 25,000. She graduated from Las Vegas High School in 1954. Her father, Barney, owned Barney's Grocery in North Las Vegas on the only paved road. The Market...