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Thomas R. Sobacki

Thomas R. Sobacki, 74, passed away Dec. 7, 2007.

He was born April 16, in Illinois and was a resident of Pahrump for 15 years, having come from Las Vegas.

He was a house painter and enjoyed his occupation, and his cats, chickens, roosters and goldfish.

His loving wife Lynda; daughters Julie and Theresa, both of Wisconsin; brothers Jerry Sobacki of North Carolina and Danny Sobacki of Wisconsin; sister Elaine Rodecki of Wisconsin and four grandchildren survive him.

No services are planned in Pahrump.

Arrangements were handled by Eric Lee, Lee Funeral Home and Cremation Services. (12/07/07)

Mary Louise Martin

Mary Louise Martin, 84, of Pahrump, passed away peacefully on Wednesday Dec. 5, 2007 with family by her side.

She was born Sept. 3, 1923 in Bartlesville, Okla. She was a resident of Las Vegas for 42 years before moving to Pahrump 4 years ago.

Mary was a fun loving, generous and had a compassionate sprit, a wonderful sense of humor and always a smile for everyone.

Her son John (Janel) Richter III of Minn.; daughters Gaylene (Pablo) Pedersen of Pahrump and Jackie (Charles) Pitre of Henderson; 12 grandchildren Joyce, James, June, Jeanette, Jack, Scott, Robin, Kelly, Sheri, Amy, John and Matthew; several great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins and sister-in-law Francis survive her.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Jasper and Iva Sarah Gilmore, her first husband John Richter, her second husband George Martin, brothers Russell and Glenn Gilmore and daughter Cande Lynn Burcham.

Most heart felt thanks, love and gratitude to her extended family and caregivers at Evergreen.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Dec. 29 at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church with Rev. Ron Mayer officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Humane Animal Shelter or to the Alzheimer Foundation. (12/05/07)

Donald C. Vallette

Donald C. Vallette, 79, passed away Dec. 15, 2007 in Pahrump.

He was born Aug. 17, 1928 and was a 17 year resident of Pahrump, having come from Los Angeles, Calif.

He served in the U.S. Army, and was an Operating Engineer out of Local 12. He held a lifetime membership in the VFW.

His loving wife of 17 years, Mary Vallette of Pahrump; sons Richard Spaur of California and Robert (Shirley) Spaur of Arizona; daughters Marlene (Dennis) Fix and Michelle (Yevonne) Ramos both of Las Vegas; brothers Edward L. Vallette of California, Clarence W. Vallette of Idaho and Leland Q. Vallette of Idaho; sister Marjorie Elizabeth of Idaho; nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren survive him.

A memorial service will be at 11 a.m., Dec. 22, at the VFW Hall in Pahrump.

Arrangements are being handled by Lee Funeral Home and Cremation Service.

Louise Wheeler

Louise Wheeler, 90, passed away Dec. 15, 2007 in Las Vegas.

She was born May 26, 1917 in Iowa and was a 15-year resident of Pahrump, having come from California.

She was a homemaker, a member of Friends of the Library and of the Christian faith.

Her sister Dorothy Parker of Iowa; brother Harold Hall of Iowa; one niece and one nephew survive her.

She was preceded in death by her husband Clark Wheeler in 2003.

Visitation will be at 11 a.m., Dec. 19 at Pahrump Family Mortuary and a funeral service at noon, Dec. 19 at Pahrump Family Mortuary. Burial will follow in Grandview Cemetery. (12/15/07)

Pamela Moore

Pamela Moore, 56, passed away Dec. 19, 2007 in Pahrump.

She was born May 12, 1951 in Allentown, Pa and has lived in Pahrump for the last 21 years, having come from Las Vegas.

She was the owner of Paul Moore Sand and Gravel.

Her son Marvin (Sonya) Bawdin of Las Vegas; daughter Rachel Moore (David Hollis) of Pahrump; step-daughter Paula Kay (Steve) Baldridge of Burton, Mich; step-son Barry (Missy) Moore of Sandy Valley; sister Debbie (Jeff) Wilson of Las Vegas; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; all her little "darlings" survive her.

Services will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 26 at the Pahrump Church of Christ, 911 S. Lola Lane. (12/19/07)