All Obituaries

John D. Schleppegrell, who went by “J.D.,” passed away peacefully at 11 am on 5/31/19.  John was 93 years old, and lived in Boulder City, NV.  John is survived by his 5 children: daughters Tammy, Karen, and Linda and sons Terry and Ronald.  John’s family included great-granddaughter Hannah Beebe, the brightest star on earth, and grandsons Dane Beebe and Jackson Schleppegrell.  John’s family also included Joyce Schleppegrell, Ron’s wife, and...

Clint Wade Hillyer passed away on June 13, 2019.  He was born on July 28, 1960 in Boulder City, NV.  Clint lived in White Hills, AZ with his girlfriend Crissy, and two dogs.   Clint is survived by his parents Robert and Dorothy; siblings Margaret, Sharon and Gary; daughter Ivy; son Tyler (Christina); granddaughter Addison; as well as many nieces, nephews and other relatives.   Clint was a loving father and a great friend.  He would always lend a helping hand....

Pia Coladonato, 90, a resident of Las Vegas for 32 years, passed away Friday, July 5, 2019. She was born to the late Lucio Felli and Ernesta Felli (Vicaretti), May 13, 1929 in Oakfield, New York.  Pia moved with her family to Los Angeles California in the 1940’s and graduated from Garfield High School in 1948. She married Joseph Coladonato in 1951, and they lived together in Pico Rivera and Anaheim California for 35 years before relocating to Las Vegas in 1987.  Pia is...

Gregory Charles Abbott, age 71, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2019 in Boulder City, Nevada.  He was born on March 29, 1948 in Stockton, CA to Viola and Wayne Abbott.  Greg married Beverly Kay Byrd in Stockton, CA on March 29, 1977.  They moved from Stockton to the Las Vegas valley in 2006.   Greg is of the Christian faith.  His main joy in life was Bass fishing; he loved it so much, after he retired, he started his own boat shop business.   Greg is...

Ethelyn Dean Pacatte, age 86 of Boulder City, NV passed away on May 24, 2019 in Boulder City.  She was born in Vandalia, IL on January 29, 1933 to William Boaz and Ethel Lindhorst Boaz.  She married Carl Pacatte in Vandalia, IL on September 10, 1949.  Carl preceded her in death in 2009.   Dean was an attentive mother and grandmother and often spoiled her grandchildren and great grandchildren with gifts.  She loved to shop, was a collector of many different things...

Glen Buel Olson, age 92, of Boulder City, NV passed away on June 24, 2019.  Glen was born on October 23, 1926 in Jackson County, MN to Gerhard Olson and Clara Johnson Olson.  He married Shirley Jean Halter on August 1, 1952 in Windom, MN.  They moved to Boulder City 39 years ago from the Minneapolis, MN area.   Glen served his country in the United States Navy during WWII.  After returning from service he was a charter member of the Jackson Minnesota VFW. He was...

  Edward U. Bevilacqua, Sr. died peacefully, surrounded by members of his family at his home in Henderson, Nevada on Sunday June 24, 2019.  He was 91.   He was preceded in death by his father, Ulisse and mother, Lucia Spadorcio Bevilacqua.  He is survived by his loving wife, Colleen Ann, his extended family of 6 children, 17 grandchildren, 1 deceased grandson, 7 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters, 1 brother, 1 sister-in-law, and a large and growing number of nieces,...

Billy James Shopshire, age 86 of Boulder City, NV, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 9, 2019.   Bill was born on January 5, 1933 in Monroe, Michigan, to the late Horace Jackson and Nellie Florence (Cadle) Shopshire. He later moved to California where he met his wife, Lydia Vergara. They married March 3, 1962.   Bill and Lydia moved to Boulder City in 1971 where they raised their four children. Bill was a beloved friend, father, and grandfather. Those who knew...

Aryliss Harriett Cerbin, 88, passed away June 8, 2019 surrounded by the love of her family.  She joins her husband James D.  Cerbin, son Mark D. Cerbin, daughter-in-law Kathy Cerbin, and son John Rogers, all who preceeded her in death.  Aryliss was born July 22, 1930 in Santa Ana, California to Kenneth and Laurel Loucks.    Aryliss is survived by her children James Rogers (Debra), Dana Brown (Bob Malmstrom), and Matthew Cerbin (Patricia Endline). ...

Oden, William Randall (Randy), 66, of Boulder City, passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at Desert Springs Hospital in Las Vegas, NV. Randy was born in El Paso, TX to William and Maxine Oden on January 21, 1953. He went to school at El Cajon Valley High in San Diego, CA. Randy worked construction for almost 50 years and was an Operating Engineer for the Local 12 Union in California and Nevada for 18 years. Randy loved 4-wheeling and fishing his entire life. He enjoyed catching tuna with...