All Obituaries

Charlie graduated from high school and went on to serve honorably in the U.S. Air Force from 1957 to 1964, including some time in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam conflict. Charlie also worked for the City of Las Vegas Detention and Enforcement for 31 years, retiring as a Sergeant in 1998. He lived his retirement years with the love of his life, Connie in Boulder City. Charlie was a member of St Andrew Catholic Community serving as a Liturgical Minister for many years, mostly as a Greeter...

Alva Weaver Phelps was born April 2, 1947 in Saginaw, MI and passed away at the age of 74 on October 28, 2021 in Las Vegas, NV.  Al had a distinguished military career. He was enlisted in the U.S. Navy and selected to attend Vanderbilt University. He received a commission upon graduating with a degree in Electrical Engineering and retired from active duty in 1987 as a Lieutenant (O-3).  His career continued as a civilian defense contractor and his final retirement from JT3 came in...

Donald Lester Smale Jr. (age 53) passed on Nov 27th, 2021 at Desert Springs Hospital.   Don lived in Boulder City most of his life, moving to Boulder in the early 70’s with his brother Rick, his mother Dorthy, and his father Donald. Don’s adult life consisted of him working in many different occupations including a Chef, Political Field Director, Construction Materials Purchasing, and Bowling Pinsetter Mechanic, all done with his immaculate humor and infectious smile. Don...

Craig Walker Winton, age 71 of Henderson, NV passed away on November 23, 2021.  He was born on February 2, 1950 in Logan, UT to Chester Walker Winton and Ruby Bunderson Winton.  The family moved to Henderson when Craig was four.  He married Deborah Sharon Sirak in Henderson on December 1, 1979 and has since enjoyed life to the fullest filled with love and laughter.  Craig served his country in the United States Army as a helicopter gunner in the Vietnam War and he was a...

Charles William Bolwin, age 93, of Henderson, NV passed away on November 11, 2021.  He was born on March 15, 1928 in Chicago, IL to Herman Ludwig Bolwin and Mary Mandars Bolwin.  He married Shirley Brassart on July 31, 1950. They moved from Antioch IL to Henderson, NV in 1994. Charles enjoyed bowling, playing horseshoes and playing family card games.  He loved to take Shirley dancing and listening to music.  He enjoyed watching westerns and war movies but spending time...

Linda Guiffreda-Baker passed away Nov. 12, 2021 after a brief illness. She will be remembered as a most loving and caring person and dedicated art educator. She taught at Monroe High School and Area H Alternative Schools in Los Angeles, and at Durango High School in Las Vegas for a total of 42 years. Her inspired method of teaching has resulted in many of her former students becoming working professional artists, art instructors and art lovers who are located all over the country. Her smile...

Brian Gregg Buhl, age 62, of Boulder City, NV passed away on November 7, 2021.  He was born in Seattle, WA to Orris Clifford Buhl and Bonnie La Vonne Butler Buhl. Brian moved to Boulder City in 1994.  He married Charmel Hawkins on March 28, 1998 in Renton, WA. Brian owned and operated Boulder Tree Service. Brian deeply loved his family and was a man of many passions. He had a passion for building, showing, and racing his cars. A few streets in Boulder City may still have some skid...

Harold George LaPointe, 75, of Las Vegas, Nevada passed away peacefully at home on November 1, 2021, following a long battle after a stroke. Harold is survived by his wife, Chol LaPointe; his daughter Linda LaPointe; his son Harold LaPointe, Jr.; his grandchildren Alex LaPointe, Sebastian LaPointe, Joshua LaPointe, Chris Henson, and Sierra Henson; his sisters Kathy Brown, 71, of Winthrop, Massachusetts, and Virginia Hubbard, 81, of Erving, Massachusetts; as well many nieces, nephews, and...

Patrick Joseph Glowski, 75, of Boulder City, NV passed away on November 9, 2021. He was born in Dunkirk, NY on March 4, 1946, to Peter and Ardine Glowski. He married Bonita Beitz on May 17, 1969, in Fredonia, NY. In 2005 they left the house that Patrick, his father and father-in-law built to move to Boulder City, NV to be close to their daughters.   He is survived by his wife Bonnie, daughters Robin Freni (Redondo Beach, CA), Wendy (Matt) Smyth (San Diego, CA), a sister...

Paul Richard Sperling age 90 of Boulder City, NV passed away on March 2, 2021 in Las Vegas, NV.  He was born the second of five children to Paul Schyler and Lillian (Emmons) Sperling in Indianapolis, IN.  In 1944, his family moved to Tucson, AZ so his mother and maternal grandmother could live in the dry, hot air after both surviving TB.  At 17, Paul volunteered and served his country in the USMC, later passing on the motto “Once a Marine, always a Marine,” to his...