Obituaries for July 1, 1999

Audrey Irene Devine

Audrey Irene Devine, 61, of Reno died Monday in Reno. She was born June 19, 1938, in Minneapolis. A former Las Vegas resident for 25 years, she was a postal worker for 25 years and a homemaker.

She is survived by one son, Paul Devine of Reno; three daughters, Beth Devine of Reno, Mary Moorehouse of Alturas, Calif., and Christina Littlefield of Las Vegas; one brother, Willis Fry of Hinkley, Minn.; two sisters, Yvonne Gilmore of Tacoma, Wash., and Florence Fry of Lakeview Terrace, Calif.; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

No local services are scheduled. Johns Sparks Memorial Cremation and Burial Society in Northern Nevada is handling arrangements.

Robert Gilmore

Robert Gilmore, 67, of Las Vegas died Friday in Las Vegas. A resident for many years, he was born Jan. 16, 1932, in Michigan.

He is survived by one nephew, Mark Gilmore, and one niece, Laurie Kessel, both of California.

Hites Funeral Services, 438 W. Sunset Road, Henderson, is handling arrangements.

Louis Hasson

Louis Hasson, 85, of Las Vegas died Wednesday in a local hospital. He was born Dec. 15, 1913, in California. A resident for six months, he was a laborer at a rubber factory and a World War II Army veteran.

He is survived by his wife, Laura; one son, Albert Hasson of California; and one daughter, Vicky Lyoder of Las Vegas.

Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Friday in Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Boulder City. Hites Funeral Services, 438 W. Sunset Road, Henderson, is handling arrangements.

Evelyn Jean Hurd

Evelyn Jean Hurd, 59, of Las Vegas died Saturday in Las Vegas. She was born June 14, 1940, in Long Beach, Calif. A resident for 30 years, she was a hotel housekeeper.

She is survived by her husband, Jack J.; three sons, Charles Eugene Hurd of Chicago and Guymon Sean Hurd and Kevin Kelly Hurd, both of Las Vegas; her mother, Dorothy Harvey of Stockton, Calif.; and one brother, Dennis Harvey of Fairfield, Calif.

A memorial service will be 6 p.m. Friday in American Burial and Cremation Services, 310 Foremaster Lane. A private burial will follow.

Helen E. Repp

Helen E. Repp, 84, of Las Vegas died Wednesday in Las Vegas. She was born Feb. 27, 1915, in Ohio. A resident for many years, she was a homemaker.

She is survived by one son, Roger Repp of Las Vegas.

No local services are scheduled. Burial will be in New Mexico. Hites Funeral Services, 438 W. Sunset Road, Henderson, is handling arrangements.

Charles A. Sacksteder

Charles A. Sacksteder, 91, of Las Vegas died Tuesday in Las Vegas. He was born Oct. 9, 1907, in Levenworth, Ind. A resident for 47 years, he was an electrician at REECo and a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 357.

He is survived by his wife, Beatrice; one son, Bob Sacksteder of Idaho; one daughter, Yvonne Drakeley of Las Vegas; two sisters, Olive Lanham and Mildred Suter, both of Louisville, Ky.; nine grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

Visitation will be 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. services Friday in Bunkers Mortuary, 925 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Burial will follow in Memory Gardens.

Jorge Andres 'El Chapulin' Salazar

Jorge Andres "El Chapulin" Salazar, 47, of Las Vegas died Saturday in Las Vegas. He was born Nov. 10, 1951, in Mexico. A resident for 23 years, he was a framer for a contractor and a professional soccer player.

He is survived by his wife, Rosa Maria; two daughters, Martha Patricia Salazar and Christine Salazar, both of Las Vegas; one brother, Francisco Salazar, and five sisters, San Juana Perez, Bertha Rivera, Maria Trimdad Casillas, Mary Estela Salazar and Martha Elba Mendoza, all of Mexico.

Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. today with a 6 p.m. rosary at Bunkers Mortuary, 925 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Mass will be celebrated 10 a.m. Friday in St. Bridget's Catholic Church, 220 N. 14 St. Burial will follow in Eden Vale Memorial Park.

Irene B. Volpe

Irene B. Volpe, 80, of Las Vegas died Tuesday in a local hospital. She was born Sept. 20, 1918, in New York. A resident for many years, she was a homemaker.

She is survived by her husband, Morris.

No local services are scheduled. Hites Funeral Services, 438 W. Sunset Road, Henderson, is handling arrangements.

Lansing B. Williamson

Lansing B. Williamson, 89, of Las Vegas died Tuesday in a local care center. He was born July 9, 1909, in Altus, Okla. A resident for 15 years, he was a retired golf professional at private clubs.

He is survived by his wife, Harriett M.; and one sister, Margaret Burke of Scottsdale, Ariz.

Visitation will be one hour prior to 1 p.m. services Saturday in Palm Mortuary, 7600 S. Eastern Ave. Burial will follow in Palm Valley View Memorial Park. Palm Mortuary, 1600 S. Jones Blvd., is handling arrangements.

The family suggests contributions to the donor's favorite charity.

George E. Wray

George E. Wray, 58, of Las Vegas died Tuesday in a local hospital. He was born July 6, 1940, in Santa Monica, Calif. A resident for 10 years, he was a retired electrician.

He is survived by three daughters, Debra L. McGregor of Trabuco Canyon, Calif., Donna M. Hansen of Fontana, Calif., and Barbie J. Regan of Irvine, Calif.; one son, David G. Wray of West Hills, Calif.; and 11 grandchildren.

A memorial service will be 11 a.m. Thursday in Palm Mortuary, 7400 W. Cheyenne Ave.

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