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Hugo Cervantes De Chaparro
Hugo Cervantes De Chaparro was born January 30, 1979 and passed away on June 22, 2012. He will be greatly missed. Hugo had a smile that would light up any room. He was an underground miner and employed at Barrick GoldStrike. His hobbies were: weightlifting, shooting, and watching horror movies. Hugo was known to be a joker and made everyone laugh. Hugo's main focus was to provide for his immediate family in Mexico. He is survived by his parents Modesto De Chapparo and Ofelia Cervantes De Chaparro along with five sisters Delia Chaparro Cervantes/brother in law Roberto Fernandez, Hilda Chaparro Cervantes, Cecilia Chaparro Cervantes/brother in law Jose Hernandez Guerrero, Brenda Chaparro Cervantes, and Wendolyn Chaparro Cervantes with one niece Sugheyli Fernandez Chaparro, two nephews Balam Fernandez Chaparro and Uri Ramses Hernandez, and most of all his significant other of 4 years Yvette Denise Lopez and his uncle Humberto who resides in Wendover, Utah along with many uncles, aunts and cousins, his best friend Adrian Gonzalez and goddaughter Dallis Gonzalez. He precedes in death with his two nieces. A Memorial Mass will be held in Hugo's honor at St. Joseph's Catholic Church on Tuesday June 26, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. as Hugo's final resting place will be in Mexico City, Mexico.
Paula Jean Bear Wright
Paula was born July 25, 1952 in Elko to Betty and Paul Bear. She was the youngest of three children. As a young girl she lived at the Devil’s Gate Ranch. Owners of the ranch, John and Peggy Rutman were her godparents. In 1958, the Bears moved to Elko and purchased J.M Capriola Company. From age 6 on, Paula was a businesswoman, learning how to tool leather, run a cash register and wait on customers. Always with a smile and great enthusiasm.
Paula was always an organizer. At age 6, she was too young to join 4-H so she formed her own Pony Posse Club. She was ever conscious of community involvement — she sent a note to fellow Elko 4-Hers telling them to help or they would have two black horses and a red wagon (two black eyes and a bloody nose). Paula’s kind heart gave in before she became the enforcer.
As a young girl she was active in Girl Scouts, 4-H and horsemanship, and school activities.
Doug and Paula were married
October 16, 1971 in Elko at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church.
John Douglas Wright came into their lives August 28, 1981 and has been the joy of their lives since then. John was a special gift, born in Salt Lake City. When Paula and Doug picked him up, she carefully placed him in a cardboard box lined with blankets for the five hour trip to Elko. He’s been their treasure since then. Like Paula, he grew up behind the counter of J.M. Capriola Co. and is the third generation to join the business.
Paula was active in numerous civic and non-profit activities in the community. She was a devoted and tireless volunteer and fundraiser, twisting many arms for support in her latest projects. Among her many endeavors were Elko County Cattlewomen, Soroptimist International (traveling to national and international conventions with her mother, Betty). Her latest project was chair of the Centennial Committee for the Silver State Stampede. Paula would always be selling you a benefit ticket — from Lions Candy to Soroptimist Wine Tasting and her latest project — Silver State Stampede Centennial packages.
She was widely recognized throughout the West for her knowledge and appraisal abilities in western gear and memorabilia. In 2004 she co-wrote “Legacy of Silver and Saddles” about the Garcia, Capriola and Bear families creating and crafting western gear. She knew all the gear makers, past and present. The J.M. Capriola Co. museum in the store displays many of the store’s collection.
With J.M. Capriola Co., Paula took gear to rodeos and horse show in the western states including Hawaii. She and Doug, sometimes with Betty, traveled overseas to Equitana in Germany, and Mt. Isa Rodeo in Australia, making lifelong friends wherever she went. She recruited or “voluntold” many friends and family as assistants.
There wasn’t a stranger in her life. Paula greeted visitors to the store with a warm “Welcome to Elko.” She was widely recognized as an extraordinary businesswoman with passion to help people and various community endeavors. Paula’s knowledge of cowboys and events — when they rode, where they rode and what they won — was remarkable.
Paula’s latest project was celebrating the Silver State Stampede Centennial. She felt very passionately about the rodeo’s 100th birthday. Her primary focus was to have the rodeo be a community wide event with community members involved participating, volunteering and attending.
Paula died on Wednesday, June 20 from a horse riding accident. She is survived by her husband Doug, son John and wife Susan, two grandchildren Charlie and Audrey, mother Betty Bear, brothers Bill and Bob as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Her father, Paul, died in 1994.
Family was ultimately most important to her. Every Thursday was “Grammy” day. She took the day off from work to devote the day to Charlie Paul and Audrey Marie Wright — her pride and joy.
She will be greatly missed.
Funeral services will be Friday, June 29 at 10 a.m. at Elko Convention Center.
In lieu of flowers, donation may be made to Silver State Stampede Centennial Event, J.M. Capriola Co. 500 Commercial Street, Elko, NV or any other charity of donor’s choice.
Anita Orbe Mitchell
Anita Orbe Mitchell, a native of Elko and a lifelong resident of Elko County, died Wednesday morning at Highland Manor Care Center in Elko at the age of 96.
She was born May 14, 1916, in the Star Hotel to Pedro and Tomasa Arrascada Orbe, and was reared in Lamoille and Huntington Valley. She was the fifth of six children.
She graduated from Elko High School in 1934 and worked on her parents’ ranch with her brothers and sisters.
She married
Warner Mitchell on Sept. 28, 1940, and they owned and operated a ranch in the Jiggs area until selling it and moving to Elko in 1972.
After moving to Elko, she participated in the ladies bowling leagues and helped her grandchildren and great-grandchildren with their 4-H projects.
She particularly enjoyed family activities and family holiday gatherings and meals.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Warner Mitchell, brothers, Domingo, Albert and Frank and sisters Dominica Arostegui and Livia Zaga.
She is survived by two daughters, Rita (Len) Holdren of Elko and Gayla (Sam) Williams of Reno; grandchildren, Leslie (Bobby) Penny of Elko, Jennifer (Richard) Evans of Henderson, Mitchell (Melissa) Williams of Reno; great-grandchildren, Breanna Alien of Las Vegas, Jerika, Jaren and Jayce Brown of Henderson and Benjamin Williams of Reno.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday at Burns Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Jesus Ballesteros of St. Joseph's Catholic Church officiating. Interment will be in Burns Memorial Garden.
Donations in memory of Anita may be made to the Elko County 4-H Program, 701 Walnut St., Elko, NV 89801. Or to the Elko Basque Club, PO Box 1321, Elko, NV 89801.
Rosie Moreno Gomez
Rosie Moreno Gomez, long time Carlin resident, died Tuesday at Highland Manor, following a brief illness at the age of 91. She was born April 21,1921, in Rawlins, Wyo.
She married
Jose R. "Joe" Gomez on July 13,1937, in Ogden, Utah. They were happily married
for 58 years until Joe's death on Oct. 27, 1995. They lived in Carlin for over 50 years. She worked for J.C. Penney Co. in Elko for over 14 years until retiring. She enjoyed crocheting, reading, traveling, fishing and spending time with her family.
She is survived by her children, Angel (Theresa) Romero of Santee, Calif.; Cecilia (Felix) Cortez of Elko; Alexandra Gomez of Carlin; Aveline DeLeon of Elko; Frank (Arline) Gomez of Winnemucca; Phyllis Robins of Woods Cross, Utah; Richard Gomez of Richmond, Calif.; son in law Rigino Marin of Elko; and many grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jose Gomez, son, Robert Gomez, daughter, Valentine Marin, a grandson and a great-great-granddaughter.
The Rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. Thursday at Burns Funeral Home Chapel. A viewing will follow the Rosary. Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Burial will be in the Elko cemetery. In Lieu of flowers please donate to the Relay for Life.
James (Jethro) Curtis Robertson
1965-2012
Jim left this life to begin another with Jesus on July 3rd 2012.
Jim was born on December 2nd 1965 in Moab, Utah. In 1983 Jim met Terie Brutsman at a rodeo in Garden Valley, Idaho. They were married
on August 17 1985 in a beautiful outdoor ceremony surrounded by family and friends. Jim was in the navy at the time stationed in Vallejo, California. He served as a gunners mate in the navy for three years, twenty-two days and forty-eight minutes. In 1987 his daughter Candice Marie was born, and in 1988 Jim started work at Barrick Goldstrike in Elko, Nevada where he worked until his death.
Jim was a devoted husband, father, uncle and papa. He was a cowboy to the core and along with his wife Terie, and daughter Candice, loved to help his rancher friends with day work. He instilled in his daughter a deep love for horses. They spent many hours together riding and team roping. Jim enjoyed the outdoors; hunting, camping, and riding. He was the life of every party. Always ready with a quick comeback. Everyone who knew Jim loved his willing spirit. He was the first in line to help when there was a problem.
Jim was preceded in death by his mother Elaine Napper. And is survived by his wife Terie, daughter Candice, brother Paul, stepfather Paul Napper, and by countless other friends and family. He will be missed by all who loved and knew him.
A celebration of Jim's life will be held on Saturday July 14th 2012 at Calvary Baptist Church (577 Walnut St. Elko, NV) at 10:00 a.m.
The Jim (Jethro) Robertson Fund has been established at Nevada Bank and Trust for those interested in donating.
Carmen Marie Martinez
Carmen Martinez passed away peacefully in her sleep March 28, 2012. She was born July 17, 1971 in Bagdad, Arizona to Nick and Jennie Martinez. She grew up in Bagdad with her two brothers. She moved to Elko, Nevada in 1995 and worked for Newmont Gold in accounting until 2006. She then moved back to Arizona where she worked for Phelps Dodge Copper mine, Arizona State University, APS, and Freeport Mcmarran. Services were held April 2, in Bagdad, AZ. A rose will be planted in her memory in May 2013 at the Elko rose garden. Friends of Carmen are encouraged to attend. Please make any donations to Horizon Hospice of Elko, or The American heart Association in her name.
Anthony John Lostra
On September 18, 2012, our precious son and brother went home to be with the Lord. Although we already miss him so much, we find comfort in God’s promise found in 1Corinthians 2:9 “...Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.”
He came into the world on July 17, 1980 and was a “go-getter” right from the start. Growing up in Elko, he enjoyed spending much of his time hunting and fishing with his friends and family. After graduating from high school, Anthony moved to Reno to attend the University of Nevada, Reno. While attending UNR, Anthony spent a semester studying in Spain. His experience there always held a special place in his heart. He graduated with honors from UNR in 2003 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Supply Chain Management and a minor in Spanish. While working two jobs, he went on to earn his Masters of Business & Administration in finance in 2009.
Anthony was a member of Grace Baptist Church and had strong faith in God. He loved spending time with his big ol’ family and all of his friends. He enjoyed being outdoors fly fishing and hunting, competing in fun runs, marathons, and participating in fitness bootcamps. He was such a talented artist creating beautiful pottery, artwork, and photographs. He valued a strong work ethic and was a great example to so many. His smile could light up a room; to know him was to love him.
He will be remembered and missed by those who loved him so dearly: his loving Dad and Mama, Anson and JoJo Lostra; brother and sister-in-law, Joe and Carrie Lostra; his favorite nephew Pete Lostra; grandmas Mercedes Lostra and Joyce Perry, in addition to many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
In lieu of flowers the family would like any donations to be made to:
Elko High School Scholarship fund
Guidance Department c/o Anthony Lostra Scholarship Fund
A celebration of Anthony’s life will be held Saturday, September 29, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at Grace Baptist Church located at 3030 N. 5th Street in Elko.
Darlow Glaser
Darlow Glaser peacefully rode off into the sunset to be with his Lord on Friday, September 14, 2012, at his home in Roseville, California.
He was born on August 2, 1921 to Walter and Kathryn Glaser in Elko, Nevada. He was raised on the home ranch at Elburz along the Humboldt River that had been homesteaded by his grandfather in the 1850's. It was here that he developed his love for the land, open spaces and critters. He developed a keen eye for cattle and horses and endured the many hardships and joys of a gentleman rancher.
Darlow graduated from Elko County High School in 1938. He returned to ranching until June of 1942 when he enlisted in the U.S. Army. He served in the Persian Gulf Command during World War II and was discharged in December of 1945.
In March of 1946 he married
the love of his life, Elaine Kasting of Tulsa, Oklahoma. They celebrated their 66th Anniversary this year.
Darlow continued to operate the Glaser Ranch at Elburz along with his brother Loran, raising cattle and registered quarter horses. They became interested in showing Cutting Horses and in 1970 relocated to Roseville, California.
In the 1970's and 80's he trained and showed his horses as a Non-Professional throughout the Western U.S. He served as President of the Pacific Coast Cutting Horse Association in 1977, 1978 and 1980. He was inducted into the PCCHA Hall of Fame in 2001.
He was proceeded in death by his parents and brother Loran. He is survived by wife Elaine and daughter Linda of Roseville; son Marty (Jayne) and grandsons Jacob & Patrick all of McCall, Idaho, granddaughter Katie Glaser of Walla Walla, Washington; plus numerous friends and relatives.
At his request no services are planned.
Mary Licht
Mary Licht, 57, passed away October 8th, 2012, with her family by her side at Huntsman Cancer Hospital in Salt Lake City, UT. She was born September 11th, 1955, in Great Falls, MT to Charles and Margaret Jean Culbertson. Mary was raised and educated in Great Falls, Montana. She attended Northern Montana College where she studied and received her Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education in 1977. She went on to teach for many years in both Montana and Nevada until retiring in 2012. She married
Jon Licht on August 2nd, 1986 in Great Falls.
Mary enjoyed socializing and visiting with everyone she met. She loved her family and spending time with them. She was an avid reader as well. Mary was also involved with different groups including: ECCTA, Elko County Reading Council and Delta Kappa Gamma.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Margaret Jean Culbertson and her brother Kent Culbertson.
Mary is survived by her husband Jon Licht of Spring Creek, NV; her children: Andrea, Nolan and Logan Licht of Spring Creek, NV; her siblings: Alice Klundt of Great Falls, MT, Ellen Bronson of Colorado Springs, CO, Nancy Betz of Great Falls, MT, Charlene (Gary) Suckow of Great Falls, MT, Frank Culbertson and Donna Hartmans of Bosie, ID, Martha (Frank) Handwerk of Great Falls, MT, Susan (Tim) Gregori of Billings, MT, David (Maureen) Culbertson of Absarokee, MT, Bill Culbertson of Great Falls, MT, and Paul (Lila) Culbertson of Great Falls, MT; and her many nieces and nephews and friends.
The Rosary will be recited at 5:30pm on Friday, October 19th, 2012 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. The funeral will be at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church on Saturday, October 20th, 2012 at 1:00pm, with Father Dan Hussey officiating.
All donations will be given to: Memorial and Honor Programs, Huntsman Cancer Foundation.
Melvin John Basañez
1937 - 2012
Melvin John Basañez, age 75, passed away at his home in Mountain City on October 20, 2012. He was born May 21, 1937, in Winnemucca, Nevada, to John and Felisa Basañez. Mel was raised in Winnemucca and moved to Elko in 1953 when his father was transferred with the railroad. He graduated from Elko High School in 1955, where he was selected the senior class President. Mel married
Louise Tremewan on September 6, 1958, in Elko. He worked at Slim Olson’s Service Station, the Nevada National Guard, Gregory Floral and Vogue Laundry before moving to Mountain City with his family in December of 1962, where he and Lou became partners in Tremewan’s Store. Mel, Lou and their son Mitch continued to operate the store for the next 40 years until they retired in January of 2002.
Mel loved sharing stories and jokes with everyone. He enjoyed speaking with his customers in their native language, and recently said he thought he spoke better Indian than Basque. Mel was the Mountain City Fire Chief and in charge of the Mountain City Water and Sewer Department for many years. He deeply loved his family and enjoyed visiting with and following the lives of his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Mel was preceded in death by his parents John and Felisa Basañez, and by his son Raymond Basañez.
Mel is survived by his wife Louise of Mountain City, his sons Mitch and Dan (Bonnie), their children Amanda Steensen (Bobby), Cammie Nelson (Kevin) and Raymond (Skyler), his daughter Molly Wolf (Justin) and their children Tyler and Todd, and by his great-grandchildren Keaten and Carson Nelson, Millie Basañez and Alison Steensen, all of whom live in the Elko area.
Funeral services are set for Thursday, October 25th at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, with a celebration of life to follow at the Basque Club House.
Donations may be made to the Northeastern Nevada Museum or your favorite charity.
