La Paloma Funeral Services

Lawana Bingham Lamoreaux passed away at home surrounded by her family on Saturday, December 31, 2011. She was born on July 24, 1945 in Tucson, Arizona, to Elmer Jacob Bingham and Blanche Adalee Holaway Bingham.

On May 8, 1965, Lawana was sealed for time and all eternity to A. Glade Lamoreaux in the St. George temple. In the years that followed, the Lord blessed their union with five children: Darren, Brian, Michael, Kristin and Jared.

Lawana’s first love was her family and she stayed at home many years raising her children. She was a loving mother who taught her children to work hard, serve others and love the Lord. When she was not at home with her family, Lawana spent many hours performing service to others through her callings for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served in the Primary, Young Women’s, and Relief Society sharing her many talents. Lawana was known for her compassion and was always willing to listen and share her wisdom.

In later years, Lawana went to work as a substitute teacher and then as an office manager for the Clark County School District at several Henderson area schools. She loved working with children and teenagers and influenced many students and teachers through her work. Her co-workers always enjoyed stopping at her desk to visit and Lawana loved telling others about her family, especially her grandchildren.

Lawana is survived by her sweetheart of 46 years, Glade, and four of their children: Brian (Lorie) of Hurricane, UT, and Michael (Jennifer), Kristin, and Jared (Callie) all of Henderson, NV; two brothers, Jay Bingham and Gary Bingham of Las Vegas, NV; her sister, Debbie Smallwood of Alamo, NV; and 16 grandchildren. She was proceeded in death by her parents; sisters, Lavina and Shirlene; and oldest son, Darren (Laurel).

Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 7, 2012 at 11:30 A.M. at the Henderson Nevada Eldorado Stake Center, 801 Arrowhead Trail, 89002, with visitation held from 9:00 to 11:00 A.M.

Arrangements entrusted to the care of La Paloma Funeral Services (702) 732-7070.

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William Wantland or AKA, Disco Santa

William Wantland, 57 of Henderson, NV passed away on December 23, 2011 to complications of a stroke.

Born in Modesto, CA on July 26,1954, Mr. Wantland was a former professional wrestler that went by the name, Moondog Spike. He was also a wrestling trainer in PA for many years . He was the self proclaimed Handicapped Ambassador of Las Vegas. As a regular on the strip, especially in the Fremont Street area, he entertained the tourists with his stories of the city he loved. He had many fans from all over the world. He was a hero to all but, mostly the children when he became Disco Santa. He put a smile on many a child’s precious face. He also loved animals and worked tirelessly for animal charities as well as children’s charities. His “over the top” personality made him a beloved character in the eyes of many.

Music was another of his loves and in his earlier days, he performed with such groups and Bill Hailey and the Comets and Danny and the Juniors. He was so proud of all his accomplishments, but was most proud of his invention of the one handed guitar for the handicapped. His videos can be seen on YouTube under Disco Santa.

He worked for years as an entertainer at Beacher’s Madhouse in the Hard Rock Café. He was the life of the crowd. He got to meet and work with numerous celebrities as well as appearing on such television shows as Holly’s World, Family Jewels and Criss Angel’s Mind Freak.

He will be missed by those that loved him and knew him best as well as those he met through the years of his career as an entertainer. He was well loved by many and will be missed by all.

He was larger than life and his presence lit up the room when he entered.

He never let the fact that he was a stroke survivor (and had to rely on a power chair), stop him from making his dreams come true. He spent time talking with Roy of Sigfried and Roy. Just another one of his many friends.

There will be no services, but contributions in his memory can be made to Heaven Can Wait Sanctuary in Las Vegas or a charity of your choice.

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Kenneth Dzurilla, 64 passed away July 31, 2011 after a 5 year battle with cancer. He was born in Brooklyn, New York in 1946. He retired in 2008 and moved to Henderson, Nevada.

He is survived by his wife Eileen, daughter Kim, son Michael, daughter-in-law Annemarie, brother Emil & 2 nephews Emil and Chris. He retired from the NYC Sanitation Dept in 1985. Kenny then worked at World Courier from 1987 until 2008.

A memorial service was held on 8/5/2011 at St. Thomas More Catholic Church. Donations in memory of Kenny can be made to Solari Hospice (702)870-0000

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Frank Joseph Margie Sr., of Henderson, NV, passed away peacefully Oct. 28, 2011, with his wife by his side. He was born Nov. 13, 1927 in Chicago, IL. Frank was a retired Chicago Police Officer of 32 years. He was preceded in death by his father James; mother Celia; daughter Angela; and sister Mary. Frank is survived by his wife, Irene; children Frank (Patty), Debbie (Ron), Billy (Peggy), and Dawnna (Mike); grandchildren Tracy, Jaysen, Steven, Michelle, and Phillip; 7 great-grandchildren; brother Leonard (Barbara); cousin Rose (late Sam); many brother/sister in laws; nieces and nephews. Our lives will never be the same.

Donations in Frank’s memory may be made to Nathan Adelson Hospice (Las Vegas, NV).

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12-28-1932 to 10-6-2011

Family and friends mourn the loss of our beloved Father and Grandfather, Ronald Coburn McElroy.

Born the son of Earl and Jean McElroy, Dec 28th 1932, Ron spent his childhood years growing up in Grand Rapids Michigan.

After Graduation Ron left home to serve in the United States Military as a Naval Radioman on the French Riviera during the Korean War.
After serving his tour of duty, Ron decided to call Washington State his home.
Here, he married Wretha Jones and raised his two daughters, Valerie and Tracy in Bellevue Washington.
Ronald proudly climbed the ladder of success in the Aerospace Industry while working for the Boeing company for over 35 years.

Although a long time resident of King County (WA), Ron’s love for camping at Cowlitz Timber Trails (Salkum, WA) brought him to reside in Lewis County shortly after retirement. Eventually Ron moved to the Centralia Chehalis Community of Stillwaters. Living in Lewis County, Ron, was an important part of his Grandsons life as they were growing up in the Winlock,Toledo area.
Most recently, Ron joined both of his daughters to live in Henderson Nevada. The relocation allowed Ron to be reunited with his Daughters, Son in Laws, Grandsons as well as his only granddaughter. His new home at Sunrise Sr. Living brought Ron an abundance of new important friendships as well.
Ronald is survived by his two daughters , Valerie J Huffer and Tracy L Ferguson,
Grandsons, Shawn and Dustin Huffer and Granddaughter, Tyra Ferguson.

A remembrance will be held on Sunday October 16th at 3:30 P.M. at Sunrise Sr. Living in Henderson NV.
A Military Honors ceremony will be held on Monday, October 17th at 8:40 A.M. at the Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Boulder City Nevada.
Family and friends in Washington State are invited to celebrate the life of Ronald McElroy with a casual remembrance – get together planned for sometime during the Veterans Day Weekend. For Further information contact Valerie Huffer at 702 281 9639 or email happyh4@cox.net.

God looked around His garden and found an empty place. He then looked down upon the earth and saw your tired face. He put his arms around you and lifted you to rest. God’s garden must be beautiful He always takes the best.
He saw the road was getting rough and the hills were hard to climb, so He closed your weary eyelids and whispered “Peace be thine”. It broke our hearts to lose you but you didn’t go alone, For part of us went with you The day God called you home.

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Dayle R.Kessler, 63, of Henderson, Nevada, after a courageous battle with cancer, has filed a change of address with Saint Peter from earth to being with our Lord in Heaven on September 21, 2011. Dayle was born on November 2, 1947 to Dr. & Mrs. Robert Kessler, in Columbus, Ohio. While his father was in the Air Force, he had multiple homes growing up to include three years living in the Territory of Alaska, prior to statehood. He graduated from Ohio Dominican University and received his master’s degree from Xavier University. He obtained his CPA certification in September, 1983 from the state of Ohio. Dayle worked as a corporate tax auditor fro the State of Ohio, retiring in May 2000. At that time, he and his wife Cherri relocated to Henderson, NV where he was thrilled to have no allergies and frequently was quoted as saying, “I can breathe in Nevada”. Dayle taught business classes at both Las Vegas College and the Community College of Southern Nevada, 2000-2010. He was a past Columbus, Ohio cum christo men’s 114th Table of the Journeymen, week-end participant and active with St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Henderson, NV

Dayle is Survived by his wife, Cherri Kessler; children Mary Ruth (Dave) Ostrander, Elmira, NY; Robert (Jennifer Lipscomb) Kessler, Columbus, Ohio; John (Victoria) Kessler, Oceanside, step-sons Mike Jacoby, Littleton, CO; Scott (Martha) Jacoby, Hortonville, WI; 5 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Also Survived by his Mother – Mrs. Robert R. Kessler, Columbus, Ohio; brothers Dr. Michael (Luyda) Kessler, Calise, Maine; Dr. (James) Patrick (Holly Larwrence) Kessler, Franklin, NC; Richard (Peggy) Kessler – Canal Winchester, OH; sister KK (Kathleen) (John) Parker, Columbus, OH and multiple loving nieces and nephews. Dayle also leaves behind numerous friends in Ohio and Neavda and his childhood friend, Mike Kefauver, He was preceded in death by his father, Dr. Robert Kessler.

A memorial service will be held at St. Thomas More Catholic Church on Tuesday September 27, 2011 at 12:00 P.M. (noon).

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Creekside Hospice.

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Mr. Jon Todd Patterson passed away Thursday September 15, 2011 in his home in Las Vegas, Nevada.
He was born in Japan, on a US Military Base, to Priscilla L and Kenneth Roy Patterson on April 22, 1964. Jon graduated with the class of 1982, from Santa Rita High School in Tucson, Arizona. After high school he enlisted into the United States Army. He was an honorably discharged Veteran. Soon after his military career, Jon became a skilled Master Carpenter. He joined the Las Vegas, Nevada, Union of Carpenters Local 1977, where he worked as a laborer, Foreman and Superintendent on many hotels, casinos and other buildings, on the Las Vegas strip and surrounding areas.
He is reuniting with his daughter, Jessica Lynn Patterson and his beloved parents, Priscilla and Kenneth Patterson.
He is survived by his older brother, Randy Patterson and his older sister and brother-in-law, Donna and Ray Mehling and his nieces and nephews, Hannah Patterson, Zachary Patterson, Nicholas Kosmider and Matthew Kosmider and Matt’s wife, Alex Kosmider. He is also survived by his great nephew, Jackson Abel and a great niece, Elle Jo Patterson.
He was a beloved brother, father, uncle, friend, boss and co-worker, who with his outgoing personality could bring the house to laughter. He will be greatly, greatly missed and never forgotten.
A memorial service for family and friends will be held at La Paloma Funeral Services in Las Vegas on Friday September 23, 2011 at 4:00pm.

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Douglas Frances Tanner, passed away Tuesday evening, September 6, 2011 in Las Vegas. Doug was born November 21, 1928 in South Gate, California to Allen Oscar and Bessie Bell Tanner. Doug was a 47 year resident of Las Vegas. He was a retired Teamster of Local #631.

He is survived by his beloved wife Beverly, who he affectingly called Scub-e-babe; they were married 54 years.
Doug has two surviving sisters; Netsie Haughn of Montana and Nema Shanklin of California who loving referred to him as, “Gogs”.
Doug has a total of 6 children. Sons: Douglas Francis Tanner Jr., Roger Allen Tanner, and Alan Range Tanner.
Daughters: Linda Jean Gorman, Brigitte Lorretta Tanner, and Alanea Jean Barr-Stern.
Eleven grandchildren: Timothy Tanner, Tamara Tanner, Steven Tanner, Candice Golden, Jacob Tanner, Justin Tanner, Brian Gorman, David Gorman, Alex Tanner, Abby Tanner, and April Aylward.
Sixteen great-grandchildren: Anthony, Victoria, Lorena, Joseph, Sophia, Aiden, Jailnn, Noah, Acacia, Noah, Nathaniel, Nicholas, Haily, Jeffrey, Sierra, and Jaxen.
One great-great grandchild: Allyson.

Dad loved us all unconditionally and with all of his heart.

A celebration of his life will be at La Paloma Funeral Services 5450 Stephanie Street, Las Vegas NV 89122 on Wednesday September 21, 2011 from 3-5 PM.

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Mr. Robert “Bob” Millard Cook passed away Monday September 12, 2011 at Mountain View Hospital in North Las Vegas, Nevada.

He enjoyed time with his family and friends, playing tennis and working in the landscape lighting industry.

He is survived by his son and daughter and their spouses, Robert & Nora Castro of Las Vegas, NV and Callie & Richard Ferrari of Fairfield, CT. He is also survived by his brother, sister-in-law, niece, nephew, Mr. Thomas & Carol Cook of Arlington, TX, and Mrs. Caren Lee & Mr. Darrin Cook. His former wife and friend, Ms. Sherri Cook of Birmingham, AL also survives him.

He was born in Dallas, Texas to Thomas and Evelyn Garrett Cook on November 2, 1946. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in August 1969 and served in Vietnam and Indochina. He was honorably discharged from the Army at the rank of Sergeant. His personal decorations include: National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Air Medal, Bronze Star Medal with “V” device, Army Commendation Medal with “I” device, Combat Infantry Badge, 1 O/S bar and the good conduct medal. and he served in the 1st Calvary Division, H Co., 75th INF.

He was a beloved father, friend, veteran, and his wonderful sense of humor and compassion will be missed.

A memorial service for family and friends will be held at La Paloma Funeral Services in Las Vegas on Wednesday September 14, 2011 at 10:00 A.M. At his request, he will be cremated, and his remains will be placed at Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetery in Texas.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the USO. https://www.uso.org/donate/

The interment service with military honors will be held at the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery on Friday, Oct. 21 at 11:15 a.m.  Additional information can be found at: http://www.cem.va.gov/cems/nchp/dallasftworth.asp or by contacting the family.

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After battling illness in the hospital for the last couple of months to be back with his family, Joseph Sullivan lost his fight on 9/1/2011 and passed peacefully with his family by his side. As a very loving husband, he had moved from Rotonda West, Florida, to Las Vegas, Nevada, to be with his oldest son, as he thought it would be best after the passing of his beloved wife Peggy. They had just celebrated their 54th wedding anniversary together. He is survived by his two sons, David and Darren, a daughter, Ronnie, three natural grandchildren, Rebecca Lynn, Deidre Faith, David Joseph-Patrick, and also three adopted grand children, David Michael, Michelle Brinson, and Mackenzie Smith. He also had the sincere pleasure of having 11 great grandchildren, whom are Tyler, Makalah, Daniel, Brian, Alyson, Noah, Mayghen, Amanda, Allen, Megan, and Monica. Regretfully he was not able to have spent time with them all as he would have liked, but would never have traded anything in the world for them.

Joseph passed while in the ICU of Spring Valley Hospital, as he was with his eldest son, daughter, and grandson David at the time of his passing. He was very happy that he was able to see and spend time with his younger son Darren, grand daughter Deidre, and two  of his great grand children, Daniel and Brian as they had come out to spend their vacation holiday with him. Prior to that time, he had a wonderful time seeing three of his other great grand children, Alyson, Noah, and Mayghen, as they had chosen and were able to do, they spent a large part of the summer with him. Being the man that he was, Joseph would have given anything for his grand and great grand children, as he had done so many times and would have continued to do if they had needed it.

As that Joseph was born into the Catholic faith and converted to the Lutheran faith, for the happiness of his wife and to show his love, it was decided by his sons that he should be given the sacrament of the last rights. They were given to him on the Sunday prior to his passing and were given to him by Father Bill, of Christ The King Catholic Church here in Las Vegas. He was also in possession of a special Rosary given to him by his daughter Ronnie, that had come from the Vatican, and that had been blessed by Pope John Paul II prior to his death in April 2005. The Rosary beads had been made of rose petals and it was adorned with a replica of the Crozier (the crucifix) used by John Paul II. At the request of his daughter and sons, it will remain with Joseph throughout time everlasting.

Joseph had proudly served our country during the second world war as a member of the United States Marine Corp. Being that he had a joy of comrades and the friendships that he had established throughout the years, after retiring from the US Treasury Department, Joseph and Peggy had decided to move from their home in Waldorf, Maryland, to Rotonda West, Florida and there he became a member of the Rotonda Elks Lodge and the American Legion. He had hoped to renew his membership with the local lodges in Las Vegas, but had never had the opportunity to do so.

At his request, Joseph will be cremated and will be placed together with his beloved wife Peggy where together they will spend the rest of days. There will be a private memorial service held at a date to be set at a later time. Any further information may be requested from his sons and they may be contacted by email through redcanyonmedia@gmail.com or through LaPaloma Funeral Services.

FOR OUR FATHER;

Dad, we all love you and you will always live and stay with us within our hearts until we join you again in heaven.

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