William Morgan Ladd

William "Bill" Morgan Ladd passed away July 19, 2008, in Pahrump.

Born July 31, 1953, to Robert and Roma Ladd in San Pedro, Calif., Bill spent much of his youth traveling the world with his family for the Air Force.

The family settled in North Ogden, Utah where Bill got involved in high school rodeo and eventually, by a chance encounter with a waitress, he met the love of his life, Debbie Rowe Ladd.

They were married April 6, 1973, at The First Christian Church in Ogden.

They had two children together -- Christian Morgan Ladd and Jennifer Ladd Critchlow.

Bill retired as a Lieutenant from Ogden City Police Department after 26 years of service. While serving the O.C.P.D., Bill was selected to attend the F.B.I. Academy. He completed the courses and graduated with honors.

After his retirement from the O.C.P.D., he and Debbie moved to Pahrump, where Bill poured his heart and soul into learning all he could about the gaming industry.

For the next 10 years, he held an executive management position while working in the gaming industry.

Bill will be greatly missed by all that knew him.

He was an amazing man who had a heart bigger than his little frame could sustain.

He is survived by his loving and devoted wife Debbie Rowe Ladd, his daughter Jennifer Ladd (Braydon) Critchlow, his grandchildren, who touched him in places no one else ever could, Chloe Morgan Critchlow, Graeson Colby Critchlow and Kyan Ladd (Turtle) Critchlow; parents Robert and Evelyn Ladd; mother-in-law Jean Rowe; brother Ken (Dee) Ladd; sister Robin Ladd; brothers-in-law Darin, Dallas and David Rowe and many nieces, nephews and extended family.

There to meet Bill was his son Christian Morgan Ladd and his mother Roma Ladd.

Bill's too-soon departure leaves a hole that nothing can ever fill. He will live on through all of the lives he touched.

We love you and we will miss you.

Services were held 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 22 in the amphitheater at Terrible's Lakeside in Pahrump.

A gathering of family and friends was held after the service in the boathouse. (07/19/2008)

Richard B. Rosentreter

Richard B. Rosentreter, 87, passed away July 19, 2008, at Fountain View Nursing Home in LaPorte, Ind.

He was born Oct. 30, 1920, and he and his wife Nell, lived in Pahrump for 20 years.

Richard (Dick) is survived by his wife, Nell; son Richard A. (Rick); five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. (07/19/2008)

Mary Anderson

Mary Anderson, 62, passed away July 14, 2008, in Pahrump.

She was born Feb. 14, 1946, in Missoula, Mont., and was a resident of Pahrump for 12 years, having come from Missoula.

She worked as a construction assistant and was of the Christian faith.

Daughters Angela (Shane) Ipok and Teresa (Jason) Lopez, both of Pahrump; sons Jon (Kim) Doney, George (Briana) Anderson, Jim (Kama) Anderson and Thomas Anderson, all of Pahrump and Alex (Tara) Davidson of Las Vegas; 16 grandchildren and one great-grandchild survive her.

Services will be held in Missoula. (07/14/2008)

Patrick John Bertoch Sr.

Patrick John Bertoch Sr., 63, passed away July 19, 2008, in Las Vegas.

He was born Aug. 11, 1944, in Sandusky, Ohio and was a resident of Pahrump for 13 years, having come from Las Vegas.

He was employed as an auto mechanic and welder, and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was of the Catholic faith and described as a loving husband, father and grandpa.

Wife Jeannett Bertoch; father Carl (Sara) Bertoch; mother Patricia Gifford; son Patrick Bertoch Jr.; daughter Antoinnette (Robert) Hall; grandchildren Dustin Bertoch and Mindy Gagnon; great-grandchild Destiny Bertoch; one sister and seven brothers survive him. (07/19/2008)

Harold H. Fairfield

Harold H. Fairfield, 90, passed away July 19, 2008, in Pahrump.

He was born Oct. 12, 1917, in Norfolk, Neb., and was a resident of Pahrump for 15 years, having come from Las Vegas.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, having served for 12 years

He worked as a procurement officer, was a member of the VFW Post 10054, the American Legion and Pahrump Valley United Methodist Church.

Wife Helen B. Fairfield; daughters Cynthia Edgar of Mantera, Calif, Denise Bracett of Fremont, Calif., Cheryl Holmes of Ft. Bragg, Calif., and Peggy Kozlowski; sons Harold Fairfield II of Felton, Calif., and David Fairfield of Fremont; 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren survive him.

There will be no services. (07/19/2008)