Johnny Jeffrey Andre passed away on November 8, 2016 in Ely, Nevada.  He was born on January 26, 1963 to William A. Andre and Mabel G. (Gonzales) Andre in Ely, Nevada

Johnny attended Ely Sacred Heart Catholic School, Ely Grade School, and White Pine High School.  He graduated in 1980.

Johnny was a chef at the Jailhouse Coffee Shop for 17 years.  He also worked at the Hotel Nevada and the Silver State Restaurant.  He enjoyed cooking, fishing, gardening, working on arts and crafts projects and helping people.  Above all Johnny was very proud of his children and grandchildren.

Johnny is survived by his mother Mabel; children Terrence Mike of Ely, Jamie Piccinini of Idaho, Nicole Marie, Haylee Ceryce and Austin Jeffrey Andre of Ely; brothers Raymond Andre of Texas and Billy Andre of Las Vegas, NV; nephews Jonathan and Derek Andre; niece Bryana Andre; grandchildren Kayden, Cheyenne and Javeon Mike, Taven and PJ Jenkins and numerous cousins, aunts and uncles.

He is preceded in death by his father, maternal and paternal grandparents.

The Recitation of the Rosary and Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, November 18,  2016 at 10:30 A.M. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

Internment will follow at the Ely City Cemetery.  Celebration of Life and Luncheon will follow at the St. Lawrence Hall.

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Anita Eldora Loghry 79 was born April 28th 1937 in Baggs, Wyoming to Venna May Boren and Von Leon Fullmer.

She joined her father in heaven on November 15, 2016 in Ely Nv.

She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She loved meeting new people and creating new friendships, she enjoyed telling her childhood stories.

Anita spent all her years as an amazing homemaker if you needed help she was there. Anita spent her last five years in the White Pine Care Center.

Anita is preceded in death by her mother, father, husband Floyd Loghry, son Reid Oconner and some brothers and sisters. She is survived by her two sons Jerry Loghry, James Loghry, some brothers and sisters and numerous grand and great grandchildren

Services were held on Wednesday, November  23rd at the LDS Stake Center.

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Father John J. McVeigh, 90, priest of the Diocese of Las Vegas, died Monday, November 21, 2016, on his 90th birthday, in Cape May Court House, New Jersey. Father McVeigh was born on November 21, 1926 in New York, NY, and grew up in Philadelphia, PA. Father McVeigh was ordained to the Priesthood March 1, 1958 by Bishop Joseph Burke, Bishop of Buffalo, for the Diocese of Reno.

The parishes throughout the state of Nevada where Father McVeigh served included the Cathedral of Saint Thomas Aquinas, Reno; Saint Anne, Las Vegas; Saint Thomas Aquinas, Wells; Saint Therese Little Flower, Reno; Saint Patrick, Fallon; Saint Peter Canisius, Sun Valley; and Saint Michael, Stead. In 1963, Father McVeigh was sent for graduate studies to the National Catholic School of Social Services at the Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C., after which he served as Executive Director of the Reno Office of the Nevada Catholic Welfare Bureau as well as Diocesan Vocations Director.

The son of the late John Joseph McVeigh and Anne Cecilia Kane, Father McVeigh is survived by a cousin, Jeannette Notaro, of Haddonfield and Villas, NJ. Fr. McVeigh attended West Catholic High School, Philadelphia, and upon graduation, served in the United States Navy, retiring with the rank of Lieutenant Commander. Following his service in the Navy, he entered the Seminary of Our Lady of Angels, Niagara University, and began studies for the priesthood for the Diocese of Reno.

In 1970, Father McVeigh was released from duty in the diocese to serve with Catholic Relief Services of the United States Catholic Conference. In this position, he headed the Catholic Relief Services office in Saigon; before it fell to the invading North Vietnamese Army, Father assisted thousands of South Vietnamese children to come to American and Canadian homes.

Following his work with Catholic Relief Services, Father McVeigh returned to the Diocese of Reno - Las Vegas as Pastor of Saint Anne’s, the parish where he had twice served as a young priest; he shepherded the faithful of Saint Anne from 1978 until his retirement in December 1991.

Retiring to New Jersey, Father McVeigh continued his priestly ministry in parishes in the Diocese Camden and the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, and he gave Catholic Relief Services appeals throughout the area. He also continued to make annual trips to Nevada as a summer assistant at Sacred Heart Church, Ely. He remained a staunch supporter of Bishop Gorman High School and Saint Anne Catholic School, and, until his health began to fail, he faithfully attended the Diocese of Las Vegas priests’ retreat at Vallombrosa Retreat House, CA.

The Mass of Christian Burial for Father McVeigh will be celebrated at Christ the King Parish, Haddonfield, NJ, on Friday, December 2; visitation at the parish will precede the Mass. His burial will be held at a later date at the McVeigh family plot at Holy Cross Cemetery, Yeadon, PA.

On the same day, Friday, December 2, at 11:00 am, a Memorial Mass for Father McVeigh will be celebrated by Bishop Joseph A. Pepe at Saint Anne Parish on Maryland Parkway. A reception in Father McVeigh’s honor will follow his Memorial Mass at the Ghanem Center of Saint Anne Catholic School.

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Steven Edward Smith, 65, of Ely, Nevada passed away on Thursday, November 24th, 2016. Born January 11th, 1951 in San Antonio, Texas to Vera Metler and Walter Smith Sr.  Steven moved to Ely, Nevada in 1991 were he pursued his career at the Ely State Prison as a License Practical Nurse for 25 years.

Steven had been a nurse over 40 years and loved every minute on it; He enjoyed and was passionate about helping people. Steven had an imagination that would change the world. Digging deep into the imagination of different worlds he enjoyed playing role playing games. Steven was a passionate man who enjoyed playing dungeons and dragons with his friends and his grandsons.  He loved teaching them the ropes of creation and fantasy in Steven’s eyes. Steven enjoyed smoking a nice cigar while sitting outside enjoying the fresh air. He enjoyed playing dice games, video games and entertaining his grandson.  Steven also enjoyed reading and watching movies.  He was a free spirit that enjoyed running off with his wife to go for a quick trip just to get out of town and have fun.   Steven was kind and had a heart of gold, he emphasizes in finding compassion and good in everyone. Steven was a person you could talk to, he always had kind and wise words in giving advice.  “Even death is not feared by one who has lived wisely” Buddha.

Steven is survived by his wife and best friend Dellyn Smith of 26 years, daughters Tammy (Danny) Turner, Angelica (Jimmy) Robinson, son Michael Miller, sisters Trudy, Pat, Teri, Tammie and Dory, brothers Walter and Joey and many loving grandchildren Tina Vann, Angelica Robinson, Ashley Miller, Timmy Tamburelli, Danny, Michael, and Taylor Turner; great grandchildren Jhamae and Jayce Vann, Zaidyn Robinson, and Jaxdyn Turner; nieces, nephews, and extended family. Steven was an extremely loving father, husband, grandfather, and friend to all.

Steven is preceded in death by his mother and father, daughter Sheri and Vikki Miller, mother-in-law Alice Hill, as well as his aunts, uncles, and extended family.

Steven’s wish was to be cremated. There will be no services at this time. In memory of Steven remember to be companionate to others.  One last chant brave warrior “Nam-myoho-renge-kyo” which means to enable all people to put their lives in harmony.  Steven is living in harmony and is at peace now. We love you and miss you more than anything. Move the stars and shine bright; You will never be forgotten and forever will be placed in our hearts. “Until We Meet Again”.

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Dan Edwards, age 84 of Ely, NV passed away peacefully on November 24, 2016 due to lung cancer. He was born July 6, 1932 in Manderfield, UT. He was the son of the late Philip Edgar Edwards and Julia Reese Gressman of Beaver, Utah.

Dan worked for Nevada Northern Railroad in Ely, Nevada for 27 years until he retired in 1984. Dan was an arrowhead enthusiast who would make custom arrowheads and spend days in the mountains looking for them. Dan also enjoyed hunting and fishing and the outdoors. He would often take a ride in the mountains just to get away.

Dan was a veteran of the Army. He served from August, 1952 to August, 1954. He was able to serve during the Korean War.

He is survived by daughters Dana Ferguson, of Bonners Ferry, Idaho, Kerrie Ament, of Post Falls, Idaho, Treana Symons of Coeur d Alene, Idaho, Lisa Miller of Mountain Home, Idaho, Shelley Colombini of Hayden, Idaho, Lurrena Mallgren of Post Falls, Idaho, and Son Dan Edgar Edwards, of Coeur d Alene, Idaho. His step-children are, Tami Smith Zaragoza of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Linda Smith Meadows of Livermore, California, Sam Smith of Ely, Nevada, and James Duval of Hayden, Idaho.

Dan was sealed in the LDS St. George, Utah Temple to Shirley Duval December 30, 1954 and had 6 girls and 1 boy. They divorced in 1972. Shirley passed away March 20, 2004. Dan married Robbie Ann Smith February 14, 1977.

A memorial service will be held at Southern Utah Memorial, Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at 10:30am. Southern Utah Memorial is located at 195 N 200 W, Beaver, Utah. Graveside services will be in Beaver, Utah on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at noon at the Mountain View Cemetery.

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Ona E. Earl, age 89 years, of McGill, Nevada passed away November 28, 2016 in Sandy, Utah.  She was born November 11, 1927 in Leota, Utah to Lester and Pearl Eklund.Ona married Jesse Earl June 15, 1948 in the Manti Temple Manti, Utah.  She was an amazing school teacher and loved teaching the children, especially those who needed extra help.  Ona was a member of the McGill Ward, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.  She enjoyed geology and was an avid rock collector.  She also served many years as a Cub Scout Den Mother.   Ona loved spending time with her family and was very proud of her grandchildren and great grandchildren.Ona is survived by her three sons Kenneth of South Jordan, Utah, Mike (Debbie) of Herriman, Utah and Steven of McGill, NV; three grandchildren Nichole (Brian) Van De Merwe, Melissa (Robert) Wells and Chris (Elise) Earl; five great grandchildren Chaylynn, Brenton, Tegan, Bella and Grant and numerous nieces and nephews.  She is preceded in death by her parents, three brothers and four sisters, husband Jesse Earl and infant daughter.A Visitation will be held 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 6, 2016 Funeral Service  at 11:00 a.m. at the  McGill LDS Church.  Burial will be at the Ely City Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association of Northern Nevada, 1301 Cordone  Avenue, Suite #180, Reno, NV 89502,  or, www.alz.org/donate.

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Joseph Allan Boteilho passed away peacefully at his home in Chino Valley, Arizona on November 19, 2016.

Joe, the oldest of nine children was born August 06, 1936 in Paia, Maui to Joseph and Ludwina Boteilho. He grew up in Molokai, HI and upon graduating from high school he moved inland and attended college at Washington State receiving a B.S. in mathematics & later a Master’s degree from UNR.

Joe moved with his first wife Barbara and their first two children to Ely, NV in 1962 after accepting a teaching positon as a Math teacher at White Pine High School. He taught high school math for 30 years, retiring in 1992. He also taught math and computers for many years at the NNCC.  His love for teaching and the gift he had to make a student grasp the concepts of mathematics didn’t stop upon retirement.  Joe went on to teach mathematics to home schooled students throughout the valley for several more years and later moved to Arizona (2005) where he taught at several high schools.

Joe enjoyed the outdoors with his family through hunting, fishing and camping. Watching baseball was a favorite past time.

In October 1995, Joe married Diane Bradley and they had 21 good years together.  They enjoyed Arizona, traveling in their 5th wheel & spending time with family & friends.

Joe was preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Ludwina, Barbara, son Kenneth, daughter Connie (Echegaray) and David Bradley.

He is survived by his wife, Diane Boteilho of Chino Valley; his sons Lennie (Robbie) Boteilho of Riverton, Utah and Joe (Kim) Boteilho of Elko, NV. Son in-law Louie Echegaray of Ely, NV.

His grandchildren Barbara Jean (Echegaray) (Beau) Roberts, Riverton, UT., Joseph Echegaray, Elko, NV.,  Mikyla Boteilho, Riverton, UT., and Nicole Boteilho, Bozeman, MT.

Great-grandchildren Brenden and Brianna Roberts.

Diane’s children Bob (Teresa) Bradley and daughter Mellissa (Tony) Wittaker.Her grandchildren Justin Perkins, Ryan & Heston Bradley, Michael, Andy, Levi, and Nicole Wittaker all of Ely, NV.

Her great grandchildren Brenton Joe Bradley. Dagen and Aspen Wittaker.  Ely, NV.

Mother in-law Elaine Smith. Ely, NV. Sister in-law’s Wendy Paris, St. George, UT. Linda (Terry) Belander, Ely, NV.

Seven sisters and one brother. Caroline Casipit, Charlotte Sullivan, Lawrence (Mary) Boteilho, Eileen (Padraic) Gardner, Eleanor (Mike) Mastropaolo, Rosemary (Orlando) Briant, Bernadette (Burt) Corral, Joanne Collins. Numerous nieces and nephews.

Mass will be held at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church 900 E 11th Street Ely, NV at 10:30a.m. December 16, 2016.  There will be no graveside services as Joe’s ashes will be laid to rest according to his wishes.

Luncheon to follow at the hall.

In lieu of flowers please send donations to St. Jude’s Memorial & Honor Gifts P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142 Memphis, TN 38148-0142.  Forms online @ www.stjude.org 1-800-822-6344.

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Barbara A. Bliss, 61, of Crescent City died Wednesday November 23, 2016. She was born June 2, 1955 in Emporia, Kansas to Richard and Aleita Garn. She attended Mission Valley High School of Eskridge, Kansas where she graduated in 1974. Barbara then attended Kansas area VO Tech and received her LPN nursing degree in 1984. Barbara married Richard Bliss on November 20th, 1981 in Topeka, Kansas. She worked as an LPN nurse in Kansas, Wyoming and Nevada.

Barbara traveled with her husband for a short time and then moved to Crescent City in 2006 due to bad health. Her greatest joys were her grandchildren and walking along the beach and in the redwoods.

Barbara is survived by her husband, Richard, children; Heather, Matthew, Cory, Aleisha, Richard N. as well as several grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and daughter, Danelle.

Memorial Services to be announced in spring of 2017.

Arrangements are under the direction of Wier’s Mortuary Chapel.Please sign the family’s online guest book at wiersmortuary.com.

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Jerry “Pitch” Piccinini was born on July 2, 1932 in Ruth, Nevada to Dominick and Antoinette Piccinini. Jerry passed away on November 30, 2016 at William Bee Ririe Hospital.

Jerry’s careers included Northern Nevada Railroad, White Pine County Treasurer, and community service duties of County Commissioner and Ely City Counsel. While raising his young family of four boys, Jerry volunteered to coach Pop Warner Football, Sacred Heart Basketball, and Little League Baseball.

With the four boys raised, Jerry turned to his love of golf by adding and assisting in the completion of the back nine for the White Pine County Golf Course.

For 50+ years, Jerry was a very active member of Saint Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church. Jerry will be remembered for his Pancakes Supper participation and minestrone soup for Maundy Thursday. Jerry was the grounds keeper and Vicarage manager for 40+ years and neither the Church or Vicarage show their age due to his dutifulness and upkeep on both. Jerry was also very active in Ely Rotary, Elks, and the JC’s.

Jerry is survived by his loving wife Frances, sons Dick, Andy, and Yoes (Mary Kim), brother Gene (Vicki), and niece Linde (Dick).

Jerry is proceeded in death by his parents Dominick and Antoinette, brothers James and Robert, sisters Lilly, Violet, and Margarete and son Bill.

Services will be held at Saint Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church on Saturday, December 10, 2016 at 10:00 AM. A luncheon will follow at the Prospector Casino Conference Room from 11:00 to 1:00.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to Saint Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, PO Box 151585, Ely, Nevada 89315

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Terry Neal Metcalf Sr., 74, passed away on December 5, 2016 in Ely, Nevada. He was born on October 4, 1942 in Grays Knob, Kentucky to Edward Leif and Elsie Faye Hall Metcalf.

Terry graduated from high school. He married Marsha Wolford and has two children, they were later divorced and he was later married Rebecca Saiz. He was a Christian. He liked hunting, old cars and loved his grandsons.

Terry is survived by his wife, Rebecca Metcalf, his children Terry Neal (Angie) Metcalf of Reno, NV, Susan (Joe Sr) Kumpe of Cedar City, UT, Jerry (Michelle) Ainsworth of Las Vegas, NV and Danny Ainsworth of Ely, NV, 3 grandchildren, Joseph Kumpe Jr, Donovan Kumpe and Mitchell Metcalf, his brothers Michael Metcalf and Eddie Metcalf. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Elsie Metcalf.

There will be no services at this time, the family will come together in the spring to spread his ashes at his favorite family gathering spot.

Arrangements are being handled by Southern Nevada Mortuary. Online condolences can be made at www.snmortuary.com

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Elizabeth Krch age 101 years of Ely, Nevada passed away November 21, 2016 in Ely. Mrs. Krch was of Austrian descent.  She was born in Yankton, South Dakota during WWI shortly after her mother immigrated from Austria.  The family, 3 girls and 4 boys, survived the Great Depression in Fair Oaks, California.  They traded products raised in their yard with neighbors and operated a modest restaurant there.  She married George Krch shortly before WWII.  During the war Mrs. Krch worked in the Bay Area shipyards cutting steel plate for America’s naval fleet.  The family then moved to Willits, California, where she acted as bookkeeper for Krch Auto Body Shop.  Mr. and Mrs. Krch moved to Reno in 1966 and finally to Ely in the mid 80’s.

She worked at the County Museum, Head Start and volunteered in local schools. She appreciated the love and compassion she received at the Care Center. She was well-known for her sense of humor and friendly demeanor.  Her day was successful if she could put a smile on someone’s face.

Survivors include Mrs. Krch’s daughter Georgia Larson, granddaughter Libbie Palcovic (Ralph), grandson Jeff Pyle (Kristy); and Mrs. Krch’s son Warren (Julie) Krch; granddaughter Lisa Olson (Kelly), great grandchildren Kaycee Olson, Brady and Dillon Schuler; granddaughter Marci Griffiths (Donny), great grandchildren Alexis Huber (great-great grandson Yosh Huber), Courtney Stamps and KC Dosh; and grandson Kyle (Sandra) Krch, great grandchildren Jordan and Cameron Krch.

At Mrs. Krch’s request there will be no formal services.  Donations may be made to the White Pine Care Center or Learning Bridge Charter School.

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Steve Bakaric passed away peacefully on December 6, 2016 in Ogden, Utah at the age  of 92. Steve was born in McGill, Nevada, May 29, 1924 to Lucy and Mile Bakaric. He was raised in a large family which also included one brother and 8 sisters. He was a lifelong resident of McGill. He loved the mountains of Northern Nevada and enjoyed a smalll town way of life. Steve atteded White Pine County  schools and entered the United States Navy as soon as he graduated high school. He was in the thick of action in the Pacific during WWII. He returned home and married Georgia Lavon Tate, July 24, 1949 and preceded to raise his family. He worked for Kennecott Copper Nevada Mines Division until his retirement.

Steve’s character was shaped by the times in which he was born and by the customs and values of his parents. He was unpretentious and appreciative. He was very proud of his Coatian Heritage and enjoyed the various ethnicities that existed  in the community. Like  his mother, he enjoyed laughing and had a quirky, fun sense of humor. Steve loved to work and was always engaged in projects.

Steve is survived by his wife, Lavon, daughter, Jean Mickleson, Sandy, Utah, daughter, Jerri (Dean) Bellston, Morgan, Utah, son, John Bakaric, Murry, Utah and son, Paul (Catherine) Bakaric, Ely, Nevada. He also is survived by ten grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, and one brother, Joe (Gwenna) Bakaric, Reno, Nevada.

Funeral services will be held at Leavit’s Mortuary, 836 36th Street, Ogden, Utah 84403 at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, December 9, 2016 and Graveside Services will be held on Saturday, December 10, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at Ely City Cemetery, Ely, Nevada with a luncheon to follow.  Pallbearers will be Luke Belliston, Joe Belliston, Charlie Belliston, Austin Bakaric, Rusty Lewis, Woodrow Thompson and Tom Howard.

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Thomas Glenn Marsh, 67 , of Ely, NV passed away December 13, 2016.

Full obituary will publish at a later date.

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George Wayne Watts passed away on December 15, 2016, at home surrounded by family.  He was born March 25, 1937 to Byron and Gertrude Watts in Mansfield, Ark and was a 75 year Las Vegas resident.

George served the Las Vegas Valley with the Clark Co Fire Department retiring as Captain with 32 years of service.  George and Nancy celebrated 61 years of marriage on December 10, 2016.  He loved hunting, fishing, boating and spending time with family and his fire department brothers.

George is survived by wife Nancy, sister Bobbie Johnston, daughter Debbie (Claude) Lee, sons Bill (Karen) Watts, Dan (Shellie) Watts, grandchildren Mike & Danny Lee, Caitlin Finney, Brian, David (Lexi), and Derek Watts, Brandon (Tina) Neagle, Danielle (Justin) Scheeler, AJ Watts and 7 great grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents and grandson Tyler Ray Watts.  Per George’s request the family will hold a private service.

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In loving memory of Shannon Michael Shadix born 8-1-1975 left us on 12-12-2016.

Mike is survived by his 2 daughters, Elizabeth and Julie, both of Ely. Mike is also leaving behind several friends who will always keep him in their hearts.

Memorial services to be held on Friday December 30th 2016 at 6:30 P.M. at the Grace Baptist church.

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7/10/1957 – 12/4/2016

Gary Richard Nelson was born on July 10, 1957 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Lowell Robert Nelson and Shirley Jean (Kvanbeck) Nelson.  At 59 years young, he passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 4, 2016 in Ely, Nevada, due to complications from recent kidney issues.  Gary was the eldest of four children and spent his childhood in New Hope, MN.  The family relocated in 1972 and Gary graduated from Annandale High School, Annandale, MN in May, 1975.

As a veteran of the United States Air Force, Gary served mostly at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO and was honorably discharged in 1980.  He spent the next many years working his way through college at the University of Minnesota, graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism.  Gary enjoyed several years shredding the ski slopes of Aspen and Snowmass, CO, and assisting tourists through Snowmass Village Property Management Company.  With a sharp wit and a great sense of humor, he loved to share good laughs with his family & friends, and he had a tender heart for all God’s creatures throughout his lifetime.

Gary was extremely athletic with Fast-pitch Softball the sport he excelled in most, even going on with his team to win a National Championship.  He also shared his skills, knowledge and experience by coaching women’s Slow-pitch Softball for many seasons, and officiating some games as an umpire.  Recently, Gary had been notified that he would be inducted into the National Softball Hall of Fame in 2017.

Having a love for the West, Gary spent some time in Richfield, Utah, and his last 8 years outside Ely, Nevada, nurturing animals on a large sheep ranch where Gary found a peaceful way to slow his life’s pace.  He will be greatly missed and is survived by his best friend and partner, Daniel Blackhorse Smith of Ely, NV, also Dan’s children, Lindsey M. Smith and Tyler M. Smith, who had become his family.

Gary was loved and also survived by his parents, Shirley Donaghue of Rifle, CO, and Bob & Barbara Nelson of St. Cloud, MN; his brother, Jerry Nelson of Rifle, CO; his sisters, JoAnn (Joseph) Turner of DeBeque, CO, Julie Vinkemeier of Rifle, CO, and Tara (Greg) Wenner of Foley, MN; his nieces, Jessi (Landon) Lipponen of Montrose, MN, Kristin Vinkemeier of New Ulm, MN and Carrie Vinkemeier of Silt, CO; great nephews, Charlie Wicks and William Lipponen of Montrose, MN; several aunts, uncles and cousins, as well as many good friends across the country who enriched his life.  He was preceded in death by his grandparents, his aunt, Shirley Keefe, and a dear niece, Holly Jo Vinkemeier.

Arrangements have been made by Mountain Vista Chapelin Ely, Nevada.  Private services will be held at a later date.  The family requests that memorial contributions to honor Gary be given to an animal rescue or softball organization of your choice.

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Marion E. Johnson, 89, of Emmett, Idaho, Haggerman, Idaho, Wells, Nevada and ranched in other areas of Nevada, died Thursday, December 22, 2016 at home in Emmett, Idaho.

Arrangements were made with the Potter Funeral Chapel Emmett, Idaho.

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Loran Wilbur Deming was born in Tonkawa, Oklahoma on February 2, 1922, the seventh of eight children of Marion Morrell Deming and Ida Bell Roof Deming.  When he was big enough, he worked the family farm.  He attended school in Tonkawa, Pleasant Hill and Thomas and graduated from Weatherford High School in 1940, where he had excelled in wrestling, football and voice.  He then drove the school bus, farmed and attended U.S. Government Trade School until the outbreak of World War II.

He voluntarily enlisted in December of 1941 in the U.S. Navy at the Murrah Building in Oklahoma City and was trained in Chicago, Illinois, where he sang with the Great Lakes Naval Choir.  He was shipped out on the USS Garfield, traveled through the Panama Canal, and reached the West Coast, where he was assigned to the USS Chester, an anti-aircraft battleship cruiser, fighting in the Battle of the Coral Sea and the Battle of Midway, taking bomb, torpedo and mine hits, which sank his ship near New Hebrides.  Seaman 1st Class Deming was then assigned to the USS Clytie, a subtender, and gave repair and support out of Freemantle, Australia, until the end of the war.  During down times, Deming participated in exhibition wrestling matches.  He was Honorably Discharged on February 13, 1945 at the Murrah Building and returned home to the farm and school at Southwestern State, achieving his BS in Education in 1950 and his Masters in Teaching in 1966.

He married Christine Ledbetter on February 14, 1948 and welcomed the birth of four children between 1950 and 1955.  He taught in Kansas from 1950-54, then worked as a draftsman for Cessna and Beechcraft Corporation doing various mechanical drawings until a layoff in 1960.  Answering an ad in the local paper, Deming met with Minard Maus of White Pine County School District, and accepted a teaching contract in 1962

Mr. Deming taught at White Pine High School from 1962-83, teaching Mechanical Drawing, Industrial Math, and began the current Wrestling program at WPHS out of his own funds and coached until 1970.  He assisted the football team setting the yardage chains at the games.  He coached the McGill Pop Warner team.  He enjoyed the Nevada lifestyle of hunting, fishing, and roaming the hills and built a ranch north of Bassett Lake, raising produce and cattle.

Mr. Deming is survived by his wife, Christine; his brother, Dwight Deming of Abilene, TX; his children Mary Hutchings of Fallon, NV; John Rell Deming of Sandy, Utah; Ruth Ann Rolland of Henderson, NV; and Dale Alvin Deming of Oro Valley, AZ; as well as seven grandchildren and ten great- grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his father, Marion Morrell Deming; his mother, Ida Bell Roof Deming; his brothers and sisters, and his great-granddaughter, Taylar Rose Mary Hutchings.

Services will be held 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 29, 2016, at the Ely United Methodist Church at 1100 S Pioche Hwy, Ely, NV.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Ely United Methodist Church Memorial Fund at P.O. Box 151838, Ely, NV 89315.

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May 2, 1928 - Jan 2, 2017

Mary passed away peacefully January 2nd with family by her side.

She and her siblings, Pete and Marce’, were born in Ely, Nevada to Spanish-Basque immigrants Juanita Urdiroz and Jose Gamboa.  She graduated from White Pine County High School then worked at the Ely Theatre where she met her future husband, Walter G. Hull, Jr.  They married following his return from WWII in October of 1946.  All five of their children were also born in Ely.  The Hull family moved to Carson City in 1967 when Walter, a Nevada Highway Patrolmen, was appointed Inspector of the Motor Carrier Division. While raising the family, Mary worked in the Recorder / Auditor offices for both White Pine and Ormsby-Carson City Counties.

Mary was a happy, gracious and out-going person who could talk to anyone. She treasured close friendships and her many relatives. At home Mary loved to read and spend time outside tending to her flowers and pets.

Mary especially cherished spending time with her eleven grandchildren: Patxi, Maite, Mikel, Nicolas, Dewey, Ian, Kiley, Chad, Heather, Jamie, Kerinne, and eight great-grandchildren – all of them fondly refer to her as Amatxi.

Mary will be dearly missed by her children and their families: Sandy (Jon) Bengtson; Julie (Drew) Langtry; Karen (Francisco) Azpiroz, Kevin (Fran) Hull, and Tracy (Ken) Arnold; and by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

A celebration of her life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, remember Mary by making a donation to the charity of your choice.

The family wants to express their gratitude to the management and staff at Brookdale Northwest Reno and Gentiva Hospice for their personal and professional care.

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Emery LeRoy Fredenburg, 83, passed away December 29, 2016.  Services will be held Friday, January 13, 2016 at 10:40 a.m. at the Southern Nevada Veterans Cemetery in Boulder Cty, Nevada.

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