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Sheila Harris Mitchell
Sheila Harris Mitchell, 72, a Gardnerville resident for the past year, died Dec. 15, 2004, at Evergreen Health and Rehabilitation Center of a brain tumor. She was born Sept. 17, 1932, in Northhampton, England, to William C. and Elsie E. Ager Harris.
She attended elementary school in England, El Paso Community College in Texas and completed her masters degree at Our Lady of the Lake in San Antonio in 1982.
She married Leonard F. Mitchell III June 18, 1955, in England.
She worked for the Texas Department of Social Services for 15 years before retiring as supervisor for Children Protective Services. After moving to Montana, she volunteered at the Bozeman Deaconess Hospital and the Bozeman Senior Center. She was a member of the Carson City Senior Citizens Center, the Bozeman Senior Citizen Center, RSVP and IFA 72. She was a Protestant.
Among her survivors are her husband of Gardnerville; children Gary A. of El Paso, Shani A. and Marty Dues of Minden, Michael A. and Irma of El Paso, Shari A. and Russell Maresh of Jacksonville, N.C.; grandchildren Erynne Dues, Ian Dues and Adrienne Dues of Bozeman, Wesley and Wade Maresh of Jacksonville and Marissa, Stephanie and Joey Morales of Phoenix; three great-grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, Ronald and Tina Mitchell of California; sister-in-law Pat of Florida; and many other family members.
Cremation will be at FitzHenry's.
A memorial and celebration of life will be at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to Barton Hospice, 1617 Water St., Suite K, Minden, NV 89423; or to a charity of choice.
FitzHenry's Carson Valley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Raymond 'Dutch' Borda
A funeral Mass for Raymond "Dutch" Borda, 83, a lifelong resident of this area, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church. A rosary will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the church.
Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. today at Walton's Chapel of the Valley.
Mr. Borda died Dec. 23, 2004, at his home in Carson City. He was born July 17, 1921, in Minden to Ramon and Gorgonia Borda.
From the age of 18, he was a sheepherder. He owned a ranch in Dayton, where he would winter his herd. During the summer months, he and his brother Pete would trail the sheep herd through the Pine Nut Mountains to other areas, including Pickel Meadow and Sonora Pass.
He was a Catholic and a member of St. Teresa. He was a fan of the San Francisco Giants baseball and the 49ers football team.
He was preceded in death by his daughter Lucy Anne Sikes in 1975, sister Marie Corda in 1991 and brothers Pete in 1996 and Bert in 1997.
Among his survivors are his wife of 60 years, Eileen of Carson City; son and daughter-in-law Tom and Sue of Carson City; son Paul of Sparks; daughter and son-in-law Terri and John Shier of Long Beach, Calif.; sisters Helen Oxoby of Carson City and Juanita Sommers of Stateline; brother John of Carson City; and grandchildren Stephanie, Jessica and Matthew Borda and Samantha and Shannon Shier.
Burial will be at Walton's Carson Gardens Cemetery.
Walton's Chapel of the Valley is in charge of arrangements.
Patricia F. Bailey
Patricia F. Bailey, 80, died in Sunnyvale, Calif., on Dec. 23, 2004.
Visitation is at 9 a.m. today at Habing Family Funeral Home in Gilroy, followed by a Mass at St. Mary's Church at 10 a.m.
She was born in Detroit.
She married Bernel "Bill" Bailey.
She was preceded in death by her husband and her brother Joe McMullen.
Her survivors include her children William Bailey of Lincoln, Calif., Suzanne Rodriguez of Modesto, Calif., Michael P. Bailey of San Jose, Calif., Brian Bailey of San Martin, Calif., Annette "Annie" Bailey of San Jose and Tim Bailey and Julie Rose, both of Carson City; 14 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brothers Lawrence McMullen of Arizona and Paul McMullen of Minnesota; sister, Mary Jones of Fremont, Calif.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family would appreciate donations to the St. Vincent de Paul Society.
Harvey Allen Whitcome
A memorial service for Harvey Allen Whitcome, 76, a Carson City resident for the past 48 years, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Walton's Chapel of the Valley.
Mr. Whitcome died Dec. 21, 2004, at home.
He was born Nov. 23, 1928, in Albany, Calif., to Loren and Loretta Horrigon Whitcome.
He attended high school.
He married Adele Dowding Nov. 5, 1955, in Willows, Calif.
Before moving to Carson City, he lived in Willows.
Mr. Whitcome was a photogramist for the Nevada Department of Transportation for 32 years and retired in 1996. He coached Pop Warner Youth Football program for 25 years. He was a member of the Catholic church.
He served in the U.S. Army.
He was preceded in death by his brothers Dan and Loren.
Among his survivors are his wife and son and daughter-in-law Michael and Melody, all of Carson City; daughters and sons-in-law Judith and Rich Martillaro of Arvada, Colo., and Gail and Hugh Linstrom of Los Angeles; daughters Janine Whitcome of Winnemucca and Christine Whitcome of Carson City; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandsons.
Cremation and inurnment will be at Walton's Carson Gardens Cemetery.
Walton's Chapel of the Valley is in charge of arrangements.
Angelo S. Pieracci
Dayton resident Angelo S. Pieracci, 77, died Dec. 20, 2004, at Tahoe Pacific Hospital in Reno. He was born Sept. 13, 1927, in San Jose, Calif., to Fortunato and Marina Dellamaggiore Pieracci.
Mr. Pieracci married Judith May Banta in 1989.
He was the owner-operator of a motel before he retired.
Among his survivors are his wife of Dayton; sons Michael of Prunedale, Calif., Mitch of Santa Barbara, Calif., and Tim of San Jose; daughters Claudia Lindsay of Sparks, Penne Wright and Angela Lindsay of Gig Harbor, Wash., and step-daughter Judith Howerton of Dayton.
Services will be held at a later date.
Cremation will be at FitzHenry's Crematory.
FitzHenry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Margaret S. Fraters
Margaret S. Fraters, 87, a Carson City resident for the past three years, died Dec. 21, 2004, at home.
She was born July 2, 1917, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Earl F. Jones.
Before moving to Carson City, she lived in Trinidad, Calif.
Mrs. Fraters was a Baptist. She enjoyed gardening, sewing and reading.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Elvin Fraters.
Among her survivors are her daughter, Teresa McGrath of Carson City; nephews Clyde Simpson of Utah and Earl Simpson of Arkansas; grandchildren Erick Jorgensen and Karen Sheeks of Carson City; and great-grandchild, Heather Sheeks of Carson City.
No public service will be held.
Cremation will be at FitzHenry's Crematory.
FitzHenry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Frank W. Tate
Frank W. Tate, 88, a Reno and Carson City resident for the past 14 years, died Dec. 21, 2004, in Carson City.
He was born July 28, 1916, in Tuscola, Ill., to Charles C. and Nellye Lindsey Tate.
After graduating from high school and Eastern Illinois University, he served in the U.S. Army during World War II in the United States, Africa and Europe.
He completed both his master's and doctorate degrees at the University of Chicago. He held professor and administrator roles in several Western and Midwestern universities, including the University of Oregon, Washington State University and Idaho State University. Prior to his retirement in 1983, he was named Emeritus Professor of Psychology at the University of Wisconsin Center System.
Among his survivors are his sister, Constance McCullough of Lincoln, Ill.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
At his request, no service will be held.
Donald William Bugher
Donald William Bugher, 62, a Mound House resident for the past 10 years, died Dec. 6, 2004, at home. He was born Oct. 19, 1942, in Newton, Kan., to Howard and Glenna Anderson Bugher.
He married Donna Smith in Virginia City in 1967.
Before moving to Mound House, he lived in Reno.
Mr. Bugher was a truck driver.
Among his survivors is his wife of Mound House.
No public service will be held.
Cremation will be at FitzHenry's Crematory.
FitzHenry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Sharilyn L. Mann
Sharilyn L. Mann, 59, a Mound House resident for the past 15 years, died Dec. 8, 2004, at home.
She was born Oct. 7, 1945, in Oakland, Calif., to Elza and Doris Hawk Turkington.
Before moving to Mound House, she lived in Saudi Arabia for 10 years and in Gardnerville for 12 years.
Mrs. Mann was the owner of the Golden Basket. She had been retired for five years. She was a Christian.
Among her survivors are her husband, Richard P., and daughter Shannon McCormick, both of Mound House; daughter Taya Woolery of Reno; and granddaughter, Nicky McCormick and great-grandson, Garret McCormick, both of Mound House.
Cremation will be at FitzHenry's Crematory.
Memorial contributions may be made to the National Breast Cancer Foundation Inc., One Hanover Park, 16633 N. Dallas Parkway No. 600, Addison, TX 75001.
FitzHenry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Edward A. Cannell
Edward A. Cannell, 85, a Carson City resident for the past 11 years, died Dec. 19, 2004, at his home. He was born Aug. 2, 1919, in Vancouver, B.C., to Edward D. and Rose A. Jones Cannell.
Before moving to Carson City, he lived in Oakland, Calif.
Mr. Cannell was an antique dealer and auctioneer. He was a member of the Fleet Reserve Association, Past President of Sierra Pacific Exchange Club and a member of National Auctioneers Association. He enjoyed collecting and selling antiques, fishing, hunting, golf and spending time with his family.
He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and Korea and retired after 20 years.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ellamae, in 2001.
Among his survivors are his son and daughter-in-law, Katsumi and Linda of Reno; daughters and sons-in-law Maumi J. and Mark Chatterton of Baltimore and Cande and Richard Keuper of South Lake Tahoe; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
A private family celebration will be at a later date.
Inurnment will be at Golden Gate National Cemetery in San Bruno, Calif. Capitol City Cremation & Burial Society is in charge of arrangements.
