Rose Newton

Rose E. Newton, 87, died August 22, 2007.

She was born in New Haven, Conn. in 1920, and was a 30 year resident of Pahrump.

She was the devoted mother of Geraldine E. Newton-Blondin of Pahrump and Lilly of Sturbridge, Mass. and grandmother to Jacqualine Grenier also of Pahrump.

Rose was well known since 1982, for her one-of-a-kind wooden boxes made through Roegere Crafts.

Friends and family are invited to attend services at 12:30 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 30 at Shepherd of the Valley in the Bible study building, 650 S. Blagg Road. Pastor Paul will officiate.

In lieu of flowers donations should be sent to Geraldine E. Newton-Blondin, 3151 S. Z Street, Pahrump, NV 89048. (08/22/07)

Charles A. Hodel

Charles A. Hodel, a resident of Pahrump for the last several years, passed away August 8, 2007 after a long struggle with Alzheimer's disease.

During his lifetime he worked for Andres French restaurant in Las Vegas as head chef. In New York, he was instrumental in establishing the kitchen at the Fountain Blue Hotel.

This kind, wonderful, generous man has left a big void in the lives of his friends.

Two daughters, four grandchildren and the two ladies who kept in touch throughout his illness, Ann Hudson and Dora Gastelum.

Good-bye dear friend. (08/08/07)

Elizabeth Jendrowski

Elizabeth (Betty) Jendrowski, 66, passed away August 21, 2007 from complications of illnesses suffered during the last year.

A retired nurse, Betty was a Michigan native, born May 2, 1941 in Detroit.

Betty resided in Pahrump for 6 years with her beloved husband of 46 years, Paul.

Daughters Sharon Gorny and son-in law Tom Gorny of Golden Valley, Ariz.; and Sandra McCrossen of Las Vegas survive her.

Betty enjoyed playing bingo and bunco with her Red Hat Society sisters, "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun of Pahrump."

Betty will be deeply missed by many family and friends from Pahrump and throughout Michigan.

There will a special intention Mass for Betty at Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church at 8:30 a.m., Sept. 25.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Nathan Adelson Hospice, 4141 Swenson Street, Las Vegas, NV 89119. (08/21/07)

Neil Renville

Neil R. Renville, 84, passed away August 18, 2007, at Nathan Adelson Hospice.

Neil was born June 26, 1923 in Pembina N.D., and was the youngest of 13 children.

Neil served in the US Navy 1941 - 1947, and was assigned to the U.S.S. Franks. He retired from Parker Bertea located in Utah in 1988, and moved to Pahrump in 1996.

Neil and his wife, Nancy, belonged to the Pony Express Association and rode in the original reenactment. They were both active in the Utah state sponsored riding club for 20 years.

Neil is survived by his wife, Nancy; brother, Lew; son, Bob; three stepsons, Tom, and Ron Pratt of Calif. and Hugh McEntyre of Utah; and six grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers donations should be sent Nathan Adelson Hospice. (08/18/07)

Diann Barnes

Diann Barnes, 50, enveloped the sunset of her life on August 21, 2007. Her sunrise was Feb. 6, 1957 in Denver, Colo.

Diann was a very caring person. She loved her cat, Maynard), Nascar (Dale Jarrett) fishing and going with Jim on the road in the truck.

She will be missed by all family and friends.

Diann is survived by James Barnes; son, Jeff Barnes; sisters, Debbie and Karen and brother, Don.

Her daughter Kateriana was waiting at her sunset.

Memorial services will be private.

In lieu of flowers donations to help cover expenses may be made to Beth Hagerstrand, 4171 W. Hardy Lane, Pahrump, NV 89048. (08/21/07)

John Falcone

John "Big John" Falcone, 67, passed away in Las Vegas, August 24, 2007.

He was born August 13, 1940 in San Jose, Calif. and lived in Pahrump for 37 years, having moved from Palmdale, Calif.

He served in the US Navy in Vietnam and was assigned to the U.S.S. Enterprise. He worked as a self-employed mechanic after leaving the service.

His wife, Nancy; daughters, Teresa Falcone, Danielle Falcone, and Francesca Falcone; son, John Falcone; brothers, Tony Falcone and Ralph Falcone; and 2 grandchildren; all of Pahrump, survive him.

In lieu of flowers donations should be made to the immediate family. (08/24/07)

Jennie Fontaine

Jennie M. (Magnacca) Fontaine, 91, of Pahrump, died August 24, 2007 in Nathan Adelson Hospice in Las Vegas.

Her beloved husband of 56 years, J. Victor Fontaine, died May 12, 1995.

Jennie is survived by her devoted son, Kenneth Fontaine of Pahrump; brother JKL Mignacca of Pahrump; sister, Loretta Judson of Chesapeake, Va.; two grandchildren, Dr. Reid G. Fontaine of Tucson, Ariz., Jared J. Fontaine (Laura) of Brooklyn, N.Y., and a great-grandchild, Giulia Fontaine.

Jennie was the daughter of Patsy and Mary (D'Alessandr) Mignacca and she was born in Shrewsbury on Aug. 4, 1916.

Jennie graduated from Shrewsbury High School.

She was the head court clerk for the probation department in the Worcester trial courthouse and retired in 1981.

She belonged to a local sewing club and was a member of St. Margaret Mary Lutheran Church.

Jennie's funeral will be held Aug. 29 from the Mercadante Funeral Home and Chapel, 370 Plantation Street, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. in St. Margaret Mary Church, 75 Alvarado Avenue.

Burial will follow in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. A calling hour will be held Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in the funeral home immediately prior to church. (08/24/07)