All Obituaries

CDR Leif A. Elstad USNR (Ret) age 78, passed away in Henderson, NV on October 27, 2018.  He was born on December 12, 1939 in Story City, IA to Laura and Martin Elstad. Leif joined the United States Navy and served his country for 22 years.  During his service, he was awarded numerous Medals of Honor and Valor for his heroic efforts and achievements. Leif married Audrey Gagner on October 21, 1961 in Pensacola, FL.  They moved to Boulder City, NV from Apple Valley, MN in July of...

Aurora “Nina” Mattes passed away peacefully on November 6, 2018, at Poets Walk Memory Care Center in Henderson, Nevada.  She was preceded in death by her husband Bernard and son Dennis. Nina and her husband enjoyed motorcycle riding and belonged to the Honda Gold Wing Club for many years.  They traveled the country and enjoyed many charitable functions. She enjoyed camping and outdoor activities and loved working in her garden. Nina is survived by her son Randy (Lori)...

Cleo Preston “Pat” Raitt JR, age 85, passed away in Boulder City, NV at the Nevada State Veterans Home.  He was born in McGehee, AR on February 9, 1933 to Cleo and Thomas Delitha Keahey Raitt.  He served his country in the United State Air Force for over 20 years retiring in 1973 as a TSGT.  While in the Air Force he worked in the OSI, the Office of Special Investigations.  After retiring he worked for the Gaming Control Board as an investigator.   Pat...

Dean Lee Stauffer, 93, a 21-year resident of Boulder City passed away surrounded by family on October 27, 2018.  He was born October 2, 1925 in Nebraska to Marshall and Muriel Stauffer.  His family subsequently moved to Belleville, Kansas.  He proved to be a very good athlete in all sports.  As a freshman, he was chosen to be a starter on the varsity basketball team at Belleville High.  Dean enlisted in the United States Navy during World War II and served in the...

Shannon Michelle Barrett, age 43, passed away on September 18, 2018 at her home in Boulder City, Nevada.  She was born on November 14, 1974 in Duluth, Minnesota to Rosemary and Douglas Thompson.  Shannon moved from Pensacola, Florida in 1987 with her family to Boulder City, Nevada where she graduated from Boulder City High School in 1992.   Shannon enjoyed hiking in the desert, rock hounding, reading Fantasy books, and had a beautiful fairy collection.  She loved to...

Susan Ann Ord, age 63, passed away October 13, 2018. She was born on May 11, 1955 in Fargo, North Dakota to Eleanor and Melvin Foss. Susan joined the United States Army on April 22, 1975 and married Jeffre Ord, her husband of 42 years on June 16, 1976 while both were stationed with the 8th Infantry Division in Bad Kreuznach, Germany.  Susan and Jeffre raised their family in Fort Collins, Colorado and moved to Boulder City, Nevada in 2003. Susan worked side-by-side with her husband for...

Betty Dunagan, 92, of Henderson, NV passed away October 25, 2018.  She resided in Las Vegas/Henderson NV since l994.  Born in Riverside, CA. youngest in family with three brothers, now deceased. Raised and schooled in Monahans, Texas.  Resided in Arizona for 47 years, preceded in death by husband Leon Dunagan; parents Marie and Grady Kidd; grandson Burt Long.  Survived by three daughters Carolyn Hollingsworth (Skip), Elgin, AZ; Leigh Ann Dunagan, Henderson, NV; Judy Long,...

Nick Toumasis, age 89, of Boulder City, NV passed away on October 31, 2018 in Boulder City, NV.  He was born on February 6, 1929 in Akron, OH to Pete and Elizabeth  Toumasis.  He married Virgie Oblisk on March 5, 1955 in Indiana.  They moved to Boulder City in 1984 after Nick retired from Ohio Edison as a foreman.   Nick enjoyed working with his hands, doing carpentry, and fixing things.  He was in men’s golf leagues and men’s bowling...

Walter Barry Pickton, age 65, passed away on October 30, 2018 in Las Vegas, NV.  He was born on March 9, 1953 in NJ to Faith and Walter Pickton.  Walter moved from Montana to the Las Vegas valley 35 years ago and married Donna Darlene Duffner on February 14, 1984 in Las Vegas.   Walter was Methodist and a member of the Boulder City Elks Lodge.  He loved Harley Davidson, fishing and glamping.   Walter is survived by his wife of 35 years, Donna Pickton; daughter...

   George Henry McGarrity, Jr., 86, of Boulder City, Nevada, passed away Monday morning, Oct. 8, 2018, at his home surrounded by family. He was born September 28, 1932, to the late George H. McGarrity, Sr., and Winifred Pauline McGarrity in New Kensington, Pennsylvania. Graduating from Franklin Township High School, Murrysville, PA in 1950, he was also a graduate of Gateway Technical Institute and had studied accounting at The Pennsylvania State University New...