Brenda Eyre passed away early November 22 in her Herriman home surrounded by family. She died from complications of a bone marrow transplant she received in order to treat a rare autoimmune disease called Stiff Person syndrome. She donated her body to the University of Utah to help further the understanding of this disease. 

Brenda was born March 2, 1965 in Johnson City, New York to Walter Earl Gillette and Marguerite Ann Melnyk. As a young adult Brenda chose to be a nanny in Texas. This choice ultimately led her to join The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which changed the course of her life. She came to Utah in the 1980s and lived there on and off until she died. 

Brenda could love deeply. It was never a surprise to receive a box full of candy, 10 pounds of pine nuts, Girl Scout cookies, or other random knick knacks from her. She was a talented gardener and cook; Brenda’s homemade meatballs and spaghetti sauce will remain forever legendary. She also had wild stories that could keep you endlessly entertained. Brenda’s greatest legacy are her three children from her first marriage: Neil, Chad, and Sara Roberts. She taught them how to be kind, generous, hardworking, and curious. She loved to laugh, and her kids definitely kept her laughing with their relentless jokes and pranks. Her daughters-in-law, Megan and Katie, will forever be grateful for the boys she raised and the love she showed them.

 In 2008 Brenda met and quickly fell in love with Ken Eyre. The two married in 2009. Life for them was always an adventure, and together they lived across the West, including Nevada, Idaho, and Utah. Ken’s love and compassion for Brenda was boundless; he was a supportive and gracious partner. He will miss most Brenda’s smile, humor, love and companionship.   

Brenda is preceded in death by Sadie, Zoey, Abby, Oslo, and many other pups that she loved wholeheartedly. She is also preceded by her mom, whom she missed all her life, and her dad. 

A casual memorial and luncheon will be held Saturday, November 30th from 11-1 in the LDS church at 14068 South 5600 West Herriman, Utah 84096. Flowers or donations may be sent to 475 West 1850 North, Lehi, UT 84043.

Everett Glen Tripp (Sonny) passed away on November 28, 2019. Everett was born January 3rd 1929 in Gold Hill, Utah to Elmer and Thelma Tripp.  His family would later move to Central Ely, where he attend grade school and high school.

After graduating high school he joined the U.S. Army and was sta9 at Ft. Ord, California.   This is where he meet the love of his life Jaunita Marie Hammock.

They married and settled down in Ely, as their family grew they moved to McGill where Everett worked for Kennecott Copper.

Everett and Juanita raised five children four girls and a boy. After retiring from Kennecott he drove school bus for White Pine County for a year.

Upon retirement they bought a 5th Wheel and traveled for the next 26 years becoming snow birds.  Everett described those years as being the most wonderful times of their life. Everett is survived by his children Melody (Thomas) Richards, Tamara Loy, Marshele (Terrill) Young, Trina (Rick) Beutler and Shon (Jeannie) Tripp.  14 grandchildren and 33 great grandchildren.

Everett is preceded in death by his wife of 69 years Juanita, sisters Jenny and Glenda.

Funeral services will be held Dec. 8th. Viewing from 11:00 am to 11:30, service at 11:30 Mountain Vista Chapel.

US Army SSG, Joseph “Joe” Kendall Robison, member of the 97th Charlie Co. Special Operations Civil Affairs stationed at Fort Bragg North Carolina returned home to his Father in Heaven on November 22, 2019.

Joe was born on November 20,1992, to parents Kevin & Tracy Robison of Ely, Joe enjoyed many things in life, basketball, hunting, motorcycle riding, fishing, woodworking and service to others. His love and testimony of the gospel, of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, provided an incredible purpose in Joe’s life.

The US Army Special Operations Combat Medic program proved to Joe that he had what it took, to be ARMY STRONG!

Joe is survived by wife Haley, Parents Kevin & Tracy, Brother Chris (Cherish) & nephew Rhett, Spring Creek Nevada, Grandmother Dixie Mitchell Escalante, Utah, several Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and friends.

Joe is preceded in death by his Grandfather, Theron O. Mitchell, Grandmother Marlene B. Robinson, Grandfather Don C. Robison, and Grandfather Lamond Robinson.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made in Joe’s memory to the local CACH program for Child hunger, can be sent to Chairman of the Committee Against Child Hunger, 1545 Mill St. Ely, Nevada 89301.

Services will be held on Saturday December 7,2019 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Stake Center located at 900 Avenue E. Ely, Nevada 89301.  Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM services will be held at 11:00 AM, with internment to follow with Military Honors at the Ely City Cemetery.

Juanita Nachiondo passed peacefully into her Heavenly Father’s arms on November 23, 2019 with her daughters at her side.

Juanita was born to Tomas and Dominga Alcorta on the Nouque Ranch in McDermitt Oregon on October 2, 1923.  She was the fourth of five Alcorta children.  As a teenager, she moved to Winnemucca to attend high school.  It was in Winnemucca where she met, fell in love, and married Joe Nachiondo on March 2, 1946.  Together they had two daughters Chickie Schroeder of Boise, Idaho and Karen (Tom) Johnson of Elko, Nevada.  After over 30 years of marriage, they divorced and Juanita moved to Ely, Nevada.

In Ely she worked at Four Seasons Dress Shop, East Ely Pharmacy, and then for her daughter at Chickie’s Hallmark and Jewelry.  In January 1986 Juanita relocated to Elko, Nevada.  Upon moving to Elko, she worked as a desk clerk at the Marquis Motel, Stockmen’s Hotel, and then as a slot attendant working at IGA Grocery, Smiths Grocery, Kmart, and Albertsons.  Juanita loved working with the public and made many friends before retiring in 2010.    

She was very proud of her Basque heritage.  She was also proud and loved her grandchildren Kathy Schroeder, Kerri (Jody) Pintar, Berton Johnson, Jeremiah Johnson, and Travis Johnson.  She had 8 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandson.

At 96 years young she slipped away to join her brother, Joe Alcorta, and her sisters Tomie Bengochea, Mary Muguira, and Fran Mariluch who preceded her in death.

We would like to thank the staff of Highland Manor who cared for mom in her final years.  To all friends and family who remembered and visited her, Mom appreciated all of you and loved your company.

Also we would like to thank her special friend Gilbert Flores for his love and devotion. He always brought joy and a sparkle to mom’s eyes.

A Celebration of Life will be held for Juanita in the spring.  At her request, she will be laid to rest in McDermitt.  In lieu of flowers you may donate to the Alzheimers Association or a charity of your choice.

Retired Master Sergeant Henry Blackeye, 82, loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, Uncle, Friend, Veteran and Hero, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2019. He was a retired United States Marine who served our country honorably and proudly for 30 years.  A veteran of Vietnam, he served two tours with valor with the 2nd Marines Combat Engineers Battalion receiving the Vietnam and National Defense Service Medals.  He was a master carpenter and engineer and enjoyed woodworking as a hobby. After his military retirement he continued his service as a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Military Order of the Cooties, American Legion and Knights of Columbus. 

Mr. Blackeye was a full blooded Native American and proud member of the Duckwater Shoshone Tribe.  For many years, he was an active tribal council member, and assisted with the establishment of the Duckwater Trucking Company before retiring after 25 years.

He was born in Duckwater, Nevada to Tabbits Blackeye and Mable Behank on December 9, 1937.  He is survived by his loving wife Geraldine Gwendolyn and his five daughters; Tabit Phillips (Robert), Rachel Blackeye (Stephen), Millicent Blackeye (Jo), Heidi Blackeye, Mary Blackeye (Randy); and his son; Henry Michael Blackeye (Marissa) and six grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

The visitation and rosary will be held at Mountain Vista Chapel, 450 Mill Street, Ely, Nevada on Thursday, December 5th from 7-9 PM. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Ely, NV on Friday, December 6th at 10:00 AM followed by a burial service in Duckwater, NV.  Please visit www.mountainvistachapel.com for directions or to send condolences.

In lieu of flowers donations in Henry’s memory can be sent to the Veterans of Foreign Wars or the Knights of Columbus.

Jennie Yelland, beloved daughter, wife, sister and aunt, past away peacefully at her residence in Sparks on October 4, 2019.

Jennie was born on May 18, 1925 in Riepetown, NV the eleventh of twelve children of Serbian immigrants Joe and Julia Drakulich.  

She attended grade school in Kimberly and upon graduation from White Pine High School in Ely worked as a secretary until her 1948 marriage to John Louis Yelland, son and grandson of a well-liked and respected family of Spring Valley ranchers. He was a wonderful husband and son-in-law and they had 7 years of happiness on a family ranch in Spring Valley until his sudden death on Nov 25, 1955 from a ranch-related injury.

She and her widowed mother then settled in Reno where she began work as a secretary for Hartford Insurance in the spring of 1956 and where she remained a diligent and dedicated employee until her retirement 30 years later. 

Shortly afterwards, she went to work in the joint offices of her brother Stan (Drakulich Realty) and his son John (Farmers Insurance). 

Jennie took pride in her work and delighted in the growing success of each business. After Stan’s death in 2002 she continued working for Farmers until her retirement in 2011, making her among the few who work full time to age 85.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brothers Vaso, Mike, Steve, Nick, Sam, Duchy and Stan and sisters Anka, Danica, Sophie and Dorothy and is survived by many nieces and nephews.

Jennie was a lifelong  and prayerful Eastern Orthodox Christian and in the Orthodox tradition we now devoutly pray: May her memory be eternal! 

Graveside services were held on October 22, 2019 at Ely City Cemetery. A Celebration of Life memorial is planned for a later date.

Wayne O. Pearson, 89, passed away on November 27, 2019 in Las Vegas. 

Born in Ely, Nevada, he graduated from UNR with a master’s degree and served in the Army for two years. He went on to receive a doctorate from Cornell. 

Wayne was active in gaming, politics, and athletics, serving on the Nevada Gaming Control Board and on the Dunes Hotel Board of Directors. He owned a consulting business specializing in political public opinion polling, working for Senator Paul Laxalt and Governors Kenny Guinn, Jim Gibbons, and Brian Sandoval. 

He was a sports enthusiast from his days on the 1947 American Legion champion baseball team and served as Director of Athletic Fundraising at UNLV. 

He is survived by his wife, Jerrie Elaine Pearson; his sister Carol Storer; and his nieces Mary Ruth Storer and Margaret Neidlinger. 

Visitation and services will be held at the Davis Funeral Home on Saturday, December 14, 2019. Visitation from 11am; services at 1pm. Sign guestbook at www.reviewjournal.com/obituaries.

Kenneth Moralez Mike was called home to his savior on December 7th.  Kenneth was born on June 29, 1947 to Noe Morales and Marie Geraldine Mike in Schurz, Nevada.  Kenneth was a member of the Ely Shoshone Tribe.  Hobbies included going to the local casinos to mingle with friends and playing a few dollars, trapping, hunting, and fishing.

Kenneth graduated from White Pine High School in 1966 and then went on to Job Corps for Auto Mechanics, but ended up in Forestry on the Hot Shot Crew. Kenneth worked for Harvey W. Young, Kennecott Corporation, Andaconda Mine, CountyConstruction, and Robinson Mining Company.

Kenneth was preceded in death by his mother Marie Mike, sister Lucille Rataliff and forever partner Madeline Kaamasee, and stepson, Gordon Kaamassee.  

Survivors include his sister Sandra Barela, nephew Terrence Mike, and great niece Cheyenne Marie Mike and great nephews Kayden James Mike and Javeon Morales Mike; stepchildren Glenna Kaamasee, Delores Marques, Toni Edmo, Kevin Kaamasee and Arthur Kaamasee.  Kenneth was blessed with many grandchildren and great grandchildren and loved them all.  He is also survived by his uncle Steven Mike and aunts Louise Epaloose and Delphine Ford.

Viewing will be held at the Mountain Vista Chapel on Friday, December 13th from 6:30 – 8:30 pm. Services will be held Saturday, December 14th beginning at 11:00 am. At the Duckwater Shoshone Tribal gym.  Burial will immediately follow at the Duckwater Shoshone Tribe Cemetery.  Luncheon to follow.

Pallbearers are Sammy Epaloose, Joshua Kaamassee, Joe Mike, Aurther Kaamasee, Kyle Edmo, and Julius Wight.

Honorary Pallbearers include Terrence Mike, Kevin Kaamasee, Christopher Kaamasee, Daniel Mike, Allen Mike, Richard Mike, Rodney Mike, Elroy Mike, Stanley Thompson, Vernon  Allison, and Cordell Mike.

Kenneth believed in his native culture and in the creator. “I am the vine and ye are the branches; He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit; for without me ye can do nothing.”

Jeanette Overson Schwab, 89, passed away December 9, 2019.  Jeanette resided in Millard County, Utah, White Pine County, Nevada, Chicago, Illinois, and Orem, Utah.

Funeral Services will be held Friday December 20 at 11:00 a.m. in the Orem Park 4^th Ward Chapel 50 South 750 West.  For full obituary, service details, and to leave condolences visit www.walkersanderson.com

We mourn the loss of a once cherished companion. Common Sense. Gone from our world far too soon and we are lost without the virtues Sense had brought to light our world, like manners and courteousness, understanding and compassion, interpersonal connection, and communication. 

Common Sense lived simply and by sound financial practices, never spending more than one can afford to lose.  Common Sense was reliable for protecting the sanctity of respect for others, especially our elders. 

When Common Sense began to erode, deteriorating rapidly, the world at large felt the tremblings and became ever the more trepidatious. Globally, reports of humanity behaving without Common Sense guiding them became the norm, and each example hastened Common Sense’s demise.

Common Sense lost health and strength when children were allowed to run amuck and without correction or boundaries, when parents did more to reprimand teachers for classroom behavior rather than teaching their offspring proper respect and self discipline.  Common Sense grew weaker and more weary everytime members of audiences were louder than the performers or schools were prohibited from teaching sex-ed in health classes or politicians pandored to lobbiests rather than upheld their loyalty to the country and their constituents. 

Common Sense spiraled into decline and lost the life support it needed to survive as a people, more and more, left veterans to live on the streets, allowed backyard breeders and pet shops to explode pet populations, paid women less than equal for equal work, and watched as churches turned into untaxed businesses that did little to aid their neighbors or turned the word of God into ammunition for attacks or contorted excuses for shunning others in need. 

Taking a beating like those fighting for democracy, locked in cages like children, sickened by the water coming from the faucet, Common Sense took its last breaths, trying to hang on for someone to assist in the end.  Alas, Common Sense was shot in school, then shot again in church, and was wounded once more by gunfire at a music festival, poisoned by lettuce, and unable to afford medical care or the insurance that was so desperately needed. 

In a spectacular stampede of people moving through the world unconcerned with Common Sense’s existence, but overwhelmed by the need to control or condemn other people’s decisions, Common Sense gave up the ghost, and let go, but not before being slapped with a lawsuit over feeding the homeless. 

Common Sense was preceded in death by sister virtues, Truth and Trustworthiness, brother traits, Personal Responsibility and Morals; and companion in life, Reason.

The funeral for Common Sense was attended by the legal teams, I’m better than you, Get your own, Gimmie, Gimmie, Gimmie, & Mine, Victim Blaming, and The Almighty Dollar. 

The service and Interment was poorly attended, as few realized Common Sense was dead. Peace and Goodwill, though hobbled and on oxygen, suffering from the same ailments that killed Common Sense, were there watching, frail and haggard, but supported by Hope.  

Elin S. McIntosh, age 87 years, of Ely, Nevada passed away on December 28, 2019 in Ely. She was born on July 7, 1932 in Tererro, New Mexico to Bror Wm. And Eufemia (Archuleta) Stork.

Elin’s family moved from the Rowe area of New Mexico to Ely, NV in 1937. She attended Ely Grade School and White Pine High School.

Elin married Don McIntosh in 1949 at Ely, NV., they later divorced.

Elin began her career outside the home at the Nevada Nataional Bank of Ely and then the Kennecott Copper Mine in McGill, NV. She later worked at Nevada First Thrift and Amselco Gold Mine. 

Elin was a life long member of Sacred Heart Catholic Parish and a longtime member of the McGill Altar Society. She was a member of the Nevada Rural RSVP and the Rebekah McGill Lodge. Elin was Secretary of the Young at Heart Senior Bowling League for over twenty years. She loved volunteering and performing at the White Pine Care Center. Elin counted bowling among her favorite hobbies, as well as cooking for her family. She enjoyed the times she spent with her extended family members and many friends. She particularly enjoyed the many trips she took in her later years with her companion Bill. 

Elin is survived by her friend and companion Bill Carney. She also leaves three daughters of her marriage to Don; Donna (Jim) Bath of Ely, Susan (Steve) Jones of Reno, NV, and Betty Jo McIntosh of Gold Bar, Washington; the joy of her life, grandchildren Jason (Karri) Bath and Brigette (Mark) Bath-Saltarelli; great grandchildren Maren and Lainey Barney and Ayden James Bath; beloved sister Anna Marie Vasso of Mountain Home, Idaho; sister-in-law Marlene Stork of Ely and many nieces and nephews extending over three generations. 

She is preceded in death by her parents, two brothers Conrad William Stork and Carl Elbert Stork and beloved Aunt Manulita Ortiz (Archuleta).

A Catholic Holy Memorial Mass is scheduled for Saturday, January 18, 2020 at 10:00 A.M. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Ely, Nevada.

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It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our son Seth Wayne Moore. Seth is the son of William Byer (Tammy) Moore of Ely, NV and Kimberly Dawn Moore of Las Vegas, NV.

Seth was born on July 16, 1997 in Ely, NV and passed away on December 26, 2019. 

Growing up in Ely, Seth participated in many sports including soccer, wrestling, football and baseball. Seth was a natural athlete and did very well at anything he played. When Seth was not playing sports, he liked playing the guitar and riding his motorcycle. Seth also enjoyed time with friends and family and he always thought about everyone else first before himself, as Seth had a big and kind heart. Seth’s sense of humor always made people smile and laugh as you never knew what Seth was going to say. Seth was always kind to children and especially loved his nephew Carter James. 

Seth became a father to Paisley Dawn on April 30, 2018 and she then became his focus in life as she was “his little treasure”. He loved Paisley with all he had and he was an amazing and loving father. 

Seth will be missed by all that knew him and will be forever in the hearts of his parents, grandparents, sisters and nephew Carter.

Seth is survived by his parents; William Byer (Tammy) Moore and Kimberly Dawn Moore, daughter; Paisley Dawn Moore, sisters; Megan (Ian) Poindexter and Amber Lucas, grandparents; Francis Moore, Debra Thompson, and Linda Saiz, Uncle; Brent (Lily) Moore aunts; Beady (Wayne) Long, Michelle, Jennifer, Sarah and Heather, nephew and niece; Carter James Valdez and Ellie Joe Poindexter and numerous cousins. 

Seth is preceded in death by his Granny Linda Moore, Grandfathers Harry Thompson and Richard Saiz. 

Services will be announced at a future date with hopes that Saturday, January 4, 2020 will be available. 

John 16:22 “And ye now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you”.

Fred (Red) Robert Salisbury passed away peacefully, while surrounded by his family, on, Sunday, January 5, 2020 at Dixie Regional Hospital in St. George, Utah. Red sustained a traumatic brain injury the previous day, while stepping off an excavator. He was doing what he loved the most, operating equipment and moving dirt. 

Red was born on May 3rd, 1939 at the LDS hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah to Wilford Gibbs & Lavon Emma Toone Salisbury. Red grew up in Murray, Utah where he loved living on the farm, playing football, and working on cars.

Red graduated from Granite High School in 1957, where he played football for the famous Lavelle Edwards. After high school, he attended Dixie State College in Saint George, Utah, where he was an All-Conference football player. He would also go on to play football at The University of Utah. 

Red married his eternal companion, Mary June Cash, on June 30, 1988, in Monticello, Utah and solemnized on March 17, 1990 in the Las Vegas, Nevada temple.  June was the love of his life and his very best friend. The marriage created a large, loving family, with Red’s three sons and two daughters and June’s two daughters.

Red is survived by his eternal companion, June Cash Salisbury, of Washington, Utah. His children Doug Salisbury and his wife, Sandy, of Ely, Nevada. Cindy Yates and her husband, Craig, of Bountiful, Utah. Guy Salisbury and his wife, Camille, of Washington Utah. Phil Salisbury and his wife, Diane, of Central, Utah.  Monica Owens and her husband, Lyman, of St. George, Utah. Marchelle Nelson and her husband, Clark, of Waco, Texas. Sheri Allington and her husband, Troy, of Bountiful, Utah. 

Red is also survived by 34 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren. His brother, Marlow Salisbury, and his wife, Helen, of Salt Lake City, Utah and his sister, RaNae Labrum, of Vernal, Utah.

Funeral Services will be, Saturday, January 11, 2020 at 12:00 PM at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Stake Center located at 1835 South Washington Fields Road in Washington, Utah.  There will be a viewing, Friday, January 10, 2020 from 6:00-8:00 PM and, Saturday, January 11, 2020 from 10:00-11:45 AM.

Arrangements are being made under the direction of Hughes Mortuary, 1037 East 700 South, Saint George, Utah. (435) 674-5000.

Our beloved father, Roger Dale Gass (66), passed away peacefully Christmas evening at home surrounded by loved ones. 

Dale was born in Ely, Nevada to Ted & Elaine Gass on Jan 23, 1953. Dale married his wife, Sandy, on November 19, 1989 at their home in Kearns, Utah. 

Dale is survived by his mother Elaine Gass, wife Sandy, daughters: Daleen & Jaymee, son: Jacob, Siblings: Carren & Trent, Many grand- children, & his ex-wife Chello Chacon. 

Dale was proceeded in death by his son TJ, cousin Allan, father Ted, & many more family & friends. 

Dale was a proud Brick Mason & a very talented drummer. Dale served in the United States Army & was extremely proud to be a Veteran. He held his head high when speaking about his beloved country & was very proud to support his president & be part of the Trump Train.

Elin S. McIntosh, passed away December 28, 2019.  A Holy Mass is scheduled for Saturday, January 18, 2020 at 10:00 A.M. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with a luncheon to follow at the St. Lawrence Hall.

Laura Johnny passed peacefully on Jan. 9, 2020. She was born in Ely, NV. on Sept. 8, 1936. She met the love of her life, Gilbert Benavides in Ely, spending many happy years together, enjoying fishing, camping and pine nut picking. 

After Gilbert passed away, she moved to Reno. She enjoyed playing accordion & singing, crocheting, and watching football & basketball.

Laura was preceded in death by parents Ruth Pressey Johnson (mother), and Samuel George Johnny (father), brothers, Oscar, Blaine, Dean, Bob Ivan, Glenn John, Johnny, and a sister, Gwen.

Survivors include sisters, Laverne Velazquez of Elko, Florence Johnny, of Elko, Katherine Chavez, of Sun Valley, NV., and Myrtle Williams, of California. She has numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Laura was a wonderful aunt and sister, and she will be missed greatly by all of us. 

There will be a memorial service at a later date in Ely. Nv.

Randal Lee Briggs “Randy” passed unexpectedly in Elko, Nevada on January 3^rd 2020, at the age of 62.

Randy is survived by his daughters Misty Steiner, and Amber Mason of Ely. Grandchildren Coy Hecker, Cole Steiner, Kyler Steiner, Darcy Skye, Patrick Skye, and Sarah Mason.. as well as Brother Rick Briggs, and sisters Carrie Balster and Holly Cordero.

Preceded in death by Kelly Briggs, Ronnie Cordell, and son Patrick Kelly.

Randy was an outgoing and life-loving man who enjoyed the outdoors, his profession as a RLS and PLS, family, friends and his pets. His contagious laughter, witty humor, and larger than life presence will be missed by all.

Please join us in celebrating Randy’s life on Friday, January 24^th at 10am at Mountain Vista Chapel, located at 450 Mill St, Ely Nevada, 89301.  Followed by a luncheon at Ely Volunteer Fire Hall, 501 Mill St, Ely 89301.

Shanna (Shawn) Holman Pozzi, 92, loving mother of three children and one grandchild, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2019 at the home of her daughter, Shelly Pozzi, in Danville, California.

Shawn was born on July 26, 1927 to Harry and Della Holman in Mount Pleasant, Utah.  As a young child, she moved with her family to Ely, Nevada.  Her father was a grocer, and growing up, she worked in her family’s store, O.P. Skaggs.  She graduated from White Pine High School in 1946, where she played the trombone in the award-winning White Pine High School Band.

She attended the University of Nevada in Reno from 1946-49, where she studied business and was a member of the Tri Delta sorority before marrying Archie Pozzi, Jr., former Nevada State Senator, in October of 1949.  They then moved to Carson City, where they raised their family.  They divorced in 1975.

Shawn was noted for her interest in cooking and entertaining while her husband was in the Nevada State legislature.  She was a member of the Leisure Hour Club and Republican Women’s Club of Carson City.  Her greatest joy in life was raising her three children and helping to raise her only grandchild.  She enjoyed reading cookbooks and gardening as well as cooking and baking with her granddaughter.  She was known for her warmth and kindness which she gave freely to all she knew.

She is survived by her three children, Bob (Carey) of Maricopa, AZ, Steve (Donna Boone) of Carson City, NV and Shelly (Edward Scherr), of Danville, CA, and her granddaughter Mackenzie Scherr of Danville.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother Harry Parl Holman, of Reno.

The family would like to thank Robert McDonald, MD and Phil Aldrich, MD for their support, attention to detail, and expert care over the years. Services pending and will be announced later.

James John Chachas, originally of Ely, died Saturday at the age of 76.   Known as Jimmy to his family and friends, he was born October 14, 1943, to Evelyn Tsimopoulous and John G. Chachas.  He was the fourth of their five children to John and Evelyn, who were long-time residents of Ely who built and owned various businesses including the Cleveland Ranch, the Junction Motor Service Company, the Hilltop Motel and other interests.

Jimmy attended and was an All-State basketball player for White Pine High School. He went on to earn two degrees from Stanford University, where he was awarded a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics in 1964 and a second Bachelor’s Degree in Biology in 1967.  He had aspirations to become a doctor but changed course after college to pursue a legal career.  Unlike his brothers, Gregory and Ted, Jimmy preferred the excitement and activity of larger cities and moved to Las Vegas and opened a law practice after earning his law degree from the University of Utah School of Law.  For a short period of time he was interested in public service seeking the office of City Attorney in Ely.  

Jimmy never married and resided in Salt Lake City near his brother, Gregory, who died last April.  In addition to his parents, all of four of his siblings (Bessie, Greg, Ted and Basil) predeceased him.  He is survived by nine nieces and nephews and numerous second cousins in Ely and Las Vegas.  He will be laid to rest in the Ely cemetery in a private service.

Clyde E. Riach, 84, of Twin Falls, ID died Sunday, January 26, 2020. 

He was born July 10, 1935 in Paul, Idaho to Alex and Mary (Spurgeon) Riach. At age 16 he moved with his family to Ely, Nevada where he attended high school and later joined the National Guard. He was in the National Guard for 6 years.

Clyde married Pat Clayton in Ely and they welcomed 2 girls, Kelly in 1962 and Trina in 1963. He worked as a heavy equipment operator and later in the paint shop in Ruth, NV. He then worked as a heavy equipment operator in Page, Arizona where he retired in 1991. He and Pat enjoyed boating on Lake Powell, restoring antique cars and annual trips to Yuma, AZ in their RV.

Clyde was preceded in death by his wife in 2016, parents and siblings; Marie, David, Tommy, Donna and Flora. He was also preceded in death by a grandson, Ryan Coats.

Survivors include two daughters, Kelly (Gene) Harrington of Forsyth, Montana and Trina (Jim) Hallgarth of Dillsboro, Indiana; 6 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister, Barbara Gibson of Yuma, AZ.

Cremation has already taken place and no services are planned at his request.