Juanita Mae Kastelic

On March 7, 2008, Juanita Mae Kastelic went to Heaven to be with the Angels, her beloved son Gerald and our Lord.

Born June 27, 1931, in Omaha, Neb., Juanita was one of 13 children of Martha and Lawrence Miller. She lived in Omaha for 38 years before moving to Las Vegas where she spent the next 24 years.

She was a cashier in the Culinary Union. Upon retiring 14 years ago, she moved to Pahrump and pursued her love of golf.

Juanita loved to laugh and she enjoyed life to the fullest. She especially loved quoting poetry, songs and ditties and knew one for any and every occasion. The room lit up when she entered and dimmed when she left.

Throughout her lifetime, every person she touched was left enriched and smiling.

Her leaving has left such sorrow and she will be deeply missed.

She was very active as a lifetime member of the VFW Auxiliary and MOCA, Women of the Moose 808, charter member of the Pahrump Elks Lodge 2796 and the Red Hat Society.

She is survived by her loving husband of 51 years, Floyd; son Guy Kastelic; daughter-in-law Sherry Kastelic; grandchildren Aaron Sindelar and Brandi Sindelar; great-grandchildren Brennan and Andrea; family in Omaha, Neb.: brother Edward (Betty) Miller; Florence Sharp, Frank (Frances) Bouska and many nieces, nephews and friends.

Juanita, M.T.Y.L.T.T., "Qu'hier, moins que demain," Floyd.

Services will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, April 5, VFW Hall, 4651 S. Homestead Rd. (03/07/2008)

Barbara C. Gingell

Barbara C. Gingell, 66, passed away March 16, 2008, in Pahrump.

She was born Jan. 13, 1942, in Detroit Mich. and lived in Pahrump for 8 years, having come from Detroit.

Her husband George Gingell of Pahrump; daughter Lisa (Andrew) Szwast of Detroit; son Stanley Gingell-Carlton of New Orleans, La. and three grandchildren survive her.

The services are private. (03/16/2008)

Glen Martin Sweney Jr.

Glen Martin Sweney Jr., 76, of Pahrump, passed away March 17, 2008, in his home.

He was born Aug. 26, 1931, on Catalina Island, Calif., and was a resident of Pahrump for two years, having come from Overton.

Glen was a concrete finisher by trade, but was constable of Goodsprings and Sandy Valley from the late '60s to early '70s.

He was a veteran and served in the Korean Conflict 511th Airboorne Infantry.

Glen built his first restaurant, Low Chaparal, in Sandy Valley before moving back to Henderson.

Being convinced to return to Sandy Valley, he then built Sweney's Restaurant. After selling Sweney's, he moved to Camp Verde, Ariz. for 10 years before returning to Overton.

He made his final move to Pahrump in February 2006 to live out his final days surrounded by the people who loved him.

He will always be remembered as the "twenty-dollar-man" for those who needed a little extra to get by.

His wife of 42 years, Violet Sweney of Pahrump; children Daniel, Glenda (Rick) and Clark; grandchildren Dawna (Juan), Kristy, Jacqueline, Richard, D.A. and Steven; great-granddaughters Kylie, Ashlyn and Micayla; sister Doris Glover; brother Clifford Sweney and many nieces and nephews survive him.

He was preceded in death by parents Glen and Hattie Sweney; brother-in-law Gene Glover; sister Louise and good friend of 40 years, Bill Wilson.

Services are private. (03/17/2008)