Local obituaries for Moapa Valley Mortuary

Sep 26, 2010

Rosemary Behmer, age 85, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 26, 2010 in her home in Overton, NV. She was born March 15, 1925 in Pleasant Grove, UT to Carl and Ellen Roseberry Shurtliff. On July 13, 1946 she married Bernie Robert Behmer in Kingman, AZ.

As a child growing up, Rosemary lived in Kalion, and Overton,...

Sep 25, 2010

Darrel Saxton

Darrel John Saxton passed away September 25, 2010 in Beaver Dam, Arizona after an extended illness. He married Dora Pyper on December 15, 1962. He went to work for UPFE in Pocatello, ID in November of 1966 and retired in November of 2001. Darrel loved to hunt, fish, go four-wheeling and being outdoors. His grandchildren...

Sep 22, 2010

Jeffrey Edward Hackler passed away on September 22, 2010, in Las Vegas, NV after a short illness. He was born on February 18, 1947 in Oak Park, Illinois to Calvin and Jeanne Hackler. On August 20, 1976 he married Karen Lee Weigel in Las Vegas, NV.

Jeff became an avid surfer after moving with his family to...

Sep 21, 2010

Florence Barrows

Florence May Barrows, age 89, died Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at her home in Bunkerville, Nevada. She was born February 2, 1921 in Montreal, Wisconsin to Thomas John and Martha Jane Lugg Dowrick. On February 20, 1943 she married John Rupert Barrows in Highland Park, Michigan. He preceded her in death on May 9, 2000,...

Sep 18, 2010

Betty Jo Harvey, age 87, died Saturday, September 18, 2010 in St. George, Utah. She was born September 29, 1922 in St. Thomas, Nevada to Alfred Luke and Verda Lorene Hannig Syphus. On July 13, 1943 she married Lowell Ent Harvey in Las Vegas, Nevada. He preceded her in death.

Betty grew up in Las Vegas, Nevada....

Sep 8, 2010

Kynzie Brei Neil, the infant daughter of Skyler Eugene and Danielle Christel Klunker Neil, passed away early Wednesday, September 8, 2010 in Overton, Nevada. She was born July 22, 2010 in St. George, Utah.

Kynzie was a healthy beautiful little angel that slipped away during the night to be with her Heavenly Father.

She will...

Aug 29, 2010

James William "Jim" Van Ert, age 71, died Sunday, August 29, 2010 surrounded by his family in Las Vegas, Nevada. He was born February 9, 1939 in Sherry, Wisconsin to Sophie Theresa Konkol and Clarence Cornelius Van Ert. He has three sisters: Kathleen (Bob) Robson of Hurricane, UT; Barbara (Richard) Hackman of Agua Dulce, CA; Mary Jane Beckham of...

Aug 29, 2010

Jean Gouldby

Our beloved mother, age 88, passed away on Sunday, August 29, 2010. She was born February 2, 1922 in Edinburgh, Scotland to Jim and Isabella Dickson.

Jean married Albert V. Gouldby on November 28, 1941 in Toronto, Ontario Canada. Albert passed away after 54 years of marriage. Her son, Jim, also preceded her...

Aug 24, 2010

Virginia Mae Mowrer-Leffler

Virginia Leffler lost her battle with cancer on August 24, 2010. She was born November 15, 1964. Virginia was preceded in death by her beloved grandmother and her father. She is survived by her husband Paul K. Leffler; one son, Ray Mowrer; three sisters and one grandson.

A visitation will be held...

Aug 19, 2010

Philip Smith Wiser, age 90, passed away Thursday, August 19, 2010 peacefully at his home in Las Vegas, Nevada. He was born March 4, 1920 in Logan, Utah to Myron Cunningham and Zelma Smith Wiser. On May 5, 1944 he married Marian Naomi Sudekum in the Logan LDS Temple. She preceded him in death on April 28, 2007.

Aug 18, 2010

Mary Alice (Laman) O'Connell

Mary Alice O'Connell, age 63, passed away at her home in Mesquite after bravely fighting a five year battle with breast cancer. Mary is survived by her husband of 38 years, R.W. (Bill) O'Connell , and son Robert Patrick O'Connell of Colorado Springs, who were with her when she passed away. She is...

Aug 17, 2010

Chester Roy "Chet" Hopkins, age 93, passed away August 17, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada. He was born July 27, 1917 in Portland, Oregon to Ray and Mary Kirbyson Hopkins.

Chet served in the US Navy during World War II and was involved in all the major battles working in the fire room of a tanker. He...

Aug 11, 2010

Joanne Hensley

Joanne Hensley, 44, passed away Wednesday, August 11, 2010 in Mesquite, Nevada. She was born January 16, 1966 in Fresno, California to Jerry and Donna Hensley.

She is survived by her mother; daughters Bonnie and Stephanie; brothers John and Andy; sister Cindy; and two grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her father....

Aug 11, 2010

David A. Radford

David A. Radford, 77, Lieutenant Commander (Retired), US Navy, passed away Wednesday, August 11, 2010 in Mesquite, Nevada. He was born May 27, 1933 in Portland, Oregon to Delo and Edgar Radford. He was married to Lois Radford on January 16, 1955 in Hutchinson, Kansas. Dave enjoyed twenty-six years in the US Navy and...

Aug 6, 2010

Betsy Jean Jensen died peacefully in her home in Overton, Nevada, in the early morning hours of August 6th, 2010.

Betsy was born in Lorraine, Ohio to Marie Kunzle Beyer and Henry Beyer on May 20 1934. She grew up in Lorraine, Ohio where she graduated from high school and had an interest in education and nursing....

Aug 6, 2010

Paul B. Meagher, age 75, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on August 6, 2010. He was born April 8, 1935 in Hartford, CT to Edward and Mae Meagher.

Paul served his country in the U.S. Marine Corp in the Korean war. He was a member of the Las Vegas Marine Corp...

Aug 4, 2010

John Curcuru

John Curcuru, born July 25, 1959 in Granada Hills, California, was called by his heavenly Father to return home on August 4, 2010. Parents are Philip and Grace Curcuru; daughter, Monique Demers.

A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, August 18, 2010 at 5 pm at Virgin Valley Mortuary. You are invited...

Jul 22, 2010

Lori Lyn Singer, 55, after a courageous battle with breast cancer, passed away July 22, 2010 at Highland Manor in Mesquite, NV. She was born June 7, 1955 in St George, UT to Lee and Sarafern Gerkin Johnson.

She married Randy Woods in 1973 shortly after graduating from Virgin Valley High School. From this marriage 3 children...

Jul 13, 2010

William Paul Hammond passed away July 13, 2010 in Moapa, NV.

Bill was born January 20, 1960 in Santa Fe, NM to Donald and Virginia Samuelson Hammond.

He married Jennifer Lee Amodt on May 20, 1995 in Springdale, UT.

Bill was raised in Las Vegas, NV where he graduated from Valley High School...

Jul 12, 2010

Majorie Johnson

Majorie Johnson, age 76, passed away Monday, July 12, 2010 at Highland Manor in Mesquite, Nevada. She was born October 14, 1933 in Westwood, California to Emil and Majorie (Farrell) Sundberg. She married Eric Johnson in 1952 in a private ceremony in Las Vegas, Nevada.

She was raised for the first few years...