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Jul. 18, 2007
Obituaries
Corbin Harney Corbin Harney died July 10, 2007. He was a Western Shoshone spiritual leader. He was born in Bruno, Idaho, March 24, 1920. He was raised by his grandparents. Corbin traveled around the world and spoke out about global toxins, radiation, and illness. He spent most of his life teaching people and healing many. He spoke to many schools, universities, youth correctional institutions, and prisons. Corbin is well known around the world for the work he did. Corbin founded Poo Ha Bah, meaning "Doctor Water," in Tecopa, Calif., in the 1980s, which is a unique native and healing and prayer center. A viewing will be in Lee at Larson Bill's resident July 14 and 15. Services will be Monday, July 16, in Battle Mountain beginning with a sunrise ceremony at The Battle Mountain Indian Community Park, followed by funeral services at 9 a.m. at the Battle Mountain Indian Community Administrative on 37 Mountain View Drive. Burial will be held at the Battle Mountain Cemetery at 10 a.m. A feast will follow at the Battle Mountain Community Administrative Building. Corbin Harney is descended from generations of Newe (Shoshone) traditional healers, and was always grateful for the many extraodinary teachers in his lifetime. Corbin is survived by his daughter Reynaulda Taylor; granddaughers Ann Tayor and Nada Leno; grandson's Keith, Jon and Joel Leno, and William Henry Taylor; seven great-grandchildren; two great-grandchildren, and his sister Rosie Blossom's family; John Harney and other Harney family members Also the family of Marge McDade, and many cousins and other family members, also many, many friends around the world. He was preceded in death by his mother, father, sister, grandparents, uncle, great granddaughter, cousins, and friends. A very special thanks to Patricia Davidson, Corbin's caregiver in his final months; Dominic Daileda, Corbin's friend and companion for his support and compassion in hard times, and the family of Dixie and Martin Van Der Kamp for opening up their home and their hearts to Corbin, and his family and friends during his time of need. (07/10/07) Faye Braden Faye Braden, 89, died on July 5, 2007, at Nathan Adelson Hospice- West. Faye was born on February 21, 1918, in Kansas. She was a retired cashier at a casino. Her two daughters, Andra Braden and Myrna Shields; two sisters, Neva Maag, and Alberta Diamond; 10 grandchildren, David, Phyllis, Gary Jr., Cathy, Mike, Chris, Syndee, Kali, Stacey, and Stephanie; and her eight nieces and nephews survive her. Private services were held. Affordable Cremation and Burial Service handled the arrangements. (07/04/07) ![]() Theresa Levin Theresa Diane Levin, 41, died on July 15, 2007, in Pahrump. She was born March 27, 1966, in Fort Smith, Ark. She lived in Pahrump for two years. She came from Liberty Okla. Theresa was a homemaker. She had a heart of gold, very caring and loving to everyone. She was always there to help anyone in need. She will be dearly missed by all who loved her. Her devoted husband, Pete Levin of Pahrump; mother, Margaret Armstrong; daughter, Rochelle Partosha; son, Seth Armstrong, all from Oklahoma; sisters Pam (Pete) Kertesz, Julie (Eric) Nelson, from Oklahoma; Christine (Terry) Orbsun, of Texas, and Amanda Thompson, from Oklahoma; granddaughter, Hero (Daisy)Dahlem. Many nieces and nephews also survive her. Memorial service will be held at Lee Funeral Home Chapel in Pahrump on July 19, 2007, from 7 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Funeral director is Eric J. Lee. (07/15/07) Donna Wolfe Donna Marie Wolfe, 48, died on July 11, 2007, in Las Vegas, Nevada.She was born on July 20, 1958 in Brooklyn New York. Donna lived in Pahrump for seven years, coming from New York. She was a teacher's aide. She was a Catholic, and she was a member of the Shepard of the Valley Lutheran Church. father, Salvatore J. Curattalo; mother, Mary (Ambolo) Curattalo; son, Hunter Wolfe; daughter, Janessa Wolfe; brothers, Steven and Sal Curattalo survive her. Visitation was held on July 15, 2007 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Lee Funeral Home. Funeral (0711/07) Janet Riddle Janet E. Riddle, 69, died on July 10, 2007, in Pahrump. She was born July 14, 1937, in Poe, Ohio. Janet passed away at home with her family by her side. In lieu of flowers, please make donation to American Cancer Society or Nathan Adelson Hospice. (07/10/07. ![]() Charles Kenney Charles W. Kenney, 86, died on July 7, 2007 in Pahrump. He was born on March 20, 1921 in Boston, Mass. He lived in Pahrump for 17 years. He came from San Fernando, Ca. Charles worked as a food and beverage manager in the hotel industry. He served in WWII with the US army air corps. Wife, Jean Kenney, sons, Danny and (Sharon ) Kenney, Mike Kenney; daughters, Kathy and (Bart) Volk, Terri Kenney, Leta Blackburn, Judy and (Scott) Golden, Meldon and (Scott) Spendlove, brother, Edward and (Julia) Kenney, 18 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren survive him. His daughter, Regina MacAully preceded him in death. Memorial service will be held at the Lee Funeral Home Chapel on Tuesday, July 10, at 11 a.m. Interment at Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Wed. July 11 at 1:20 p.m. (07/07/07) ![]() Frances Richardson Frances Joan Richardson, 76, passed away July 11, 2007, in her Pahrump residence of 11 years. She was born May 17, 1931, in Ann Arbor, Mich. Her husband Russell; sister Corrine; her children Sharon Wood and Michael Oestman of Michigan and David Oestman of Montana; five stepchildren, eight grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild survive her. She was the owner of Yum Yum Chocolate Supplies. (07/11/07) |
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