The Humboldt Sun - August 28, 2007

MRS. FLORENCE W. AASE

Florence Wholey Aase, born April 14, 1932, entered eternal peace on Aug. 15, 2007. She spent most of her early years in Winnemucca. After her marriage to Gerald Aase she lived in many parts of the country and Germany.

They retired in Lacy, Wash., where they continued to raise their two children Renae Aase Eggers and Gerald Aase, Florence was a full time wife and mother until starting a career in real estate.

Proceeded in death by her father Walter Wholey, mother Lavern Wholey and husband Gerald Aase. She is survived gy daughter Renae Eggers, son Gerald Aase, both of Lacy, sister Barbara Krell of West Bend, Wis., brother Jim Wholey of Winnemucca and numberous nieces and nephews.

Florence was laid to rest Aug. 4, 2007, at the Woodland Funeral Home in Lacy.

Donations can be sent to the American cancer Society.

MR. ROBERT L. ABBOTT

Robert L. Abbott went to be with the Lord on July 14, 2008. Robert was born in Long Beach, Calif., on Nov. 20, 1937.

Robert was a graduate of Brea High School. He went on to serve in the United States Air Force and received an honorable discharge.

Survivors include his sister Beverly Crow, first wife Sylvia Abbott, his two children Donald and Richard Abbott, three grandchildren and his current wife Tina Abbott. A memorial service will be held tomorrow at 4635 Teal Lane at 2 p.m.

MR. SANTY L. ALBISU

Santy "Sam" Luis Albisu, beloved father, grandpa and great-grandpa, passed away peacefully at age 84 surrounded by family at the Beehive Homes in Winnemucca on Feb. 25, 2008.

Sam was the eighth of nine children born in McDermitt on Sept. 23, 1923, to Ignacio and Tomasa (Bedarona) Albisu of the Basque Country in Spain.

Sam spent his entire life in McDermitt except for the time he served in the military and his final year of life at the Beehive.

Sam served in communications in the Philippines and Japan during World War II, where he helped put up poles and string wires through jungle areas. After the war, he worked for brothers Victor and Batista at the Standard Station and bulk plant. Then he and brother Frank bought the inventory and formed a partnership in running the Standard Station themselves for many years. Sam also worked for Harney electric company and DeLong Drilling at Bretz Mine as a driller's helper.

He later operated the Desert Inn Hotel and Bar for a number of years and worked as a watchman at Cordero Mine.

Sam was preceded in death by his mother and father, and his sisters Concha Olavarria and Mary McGuire, brothers Eusebio "Sap," Victor "Vic," Batista "Boat," Elario "Elar," Donato "Donuts or Don" and Frank.

Sam is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law Sandra and Cleto Bengoa, Cindy and Randy Durant and Lori and Richard Egan, as well as his seven grandchildren (and their spouses) Sonny (Mary) Bengoa, Cody (Tiffany) Bengoa, Sandy (Jeremy) Lutz, Maria (Hector) Rivera, Lowell Egan, Lindsey Egan and Ashley Egan. He was blessed with five great-grandchildren Sean, Sam, and Maitea Bengoa, and Hector Jr. and Ricky Rivera, as well as numerous wonderful nieces and nephews.

Sam's greatest love in life was his family. He cherished every moment that he spent with them and enjoyed fishing and playing cards with his grandkids.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Humboldt Volunteer Hospice, PO. Box 843, Winnemucca, Nev., 89446. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Lovelock Funeral Home and services will be held on a future date.

For those of us who knew Sam, he will live on in our hearts forever.

MR. ROBERT G. ANDEREGG

Robert Grant Anderegg, 53 of Winnemucca died Jan. 6, 2008, at Reno Northern Nevada Medical Center.

Robert was born June 5, 1954, in Santa Clara, Calif., to David Anderegg and Joanne Haycraft. He married Christine A. Knutsen June 4, 1977. They had three children, Marie 29, Robert 27, and Sharon 26. In addition Robert leaves behind a sister Sherry, brother Fred, niece Joanne Panchana and grandson Jason.

He was a safe and articulate miner, a wonderful friend, a caring husband and extraordinary father. He lived his life to the fullest and he will be greatly missed by all.

MRS. DALLENE W. ANDERSON

Nevada native, and lifelong resident, Dallene W. Anderson passed away Feb. 7, 2008, of congestive heart failure with her family at her bedside.

Mrs. Anderson was born on March 21, 1937, to Dallas and Amy Coffman deFluiter in Reno.

She married James R. Anderson Oct. 19, 1955, and together they raised four children in Reno. She was a loving mother and homemaker of the finest caliber.

She and her husband moved to Winnemucca in 1977 and lived at 4905 Davis Lane. She loved to cook for her family and cherished her most prized cookbook, "Treasury of Great Recipes," presented to her and signed by the author, the late Vincent Price.

She was an avid fisherwoman and was fond of fishing with her family and friends in the Ruby Marshes.

Mrs. Anderson is survived by her husband, James R. of Winnemucca; a sister, La Verne Zeek of Lebanon, Ore.; and her children: Gary of Middleburg, Fla; Lonnie Massotty of Reno; Richard of Yreka, Calif.; James P. of Winnemucca; and brother-in-law/foster son Gary S. Anderson of Carson City.

Grandchildren Jeff Burroughs, Nathan Weiss, Scott, Gary Jr., Jason and Hillary Anderson; and great-granddaughter Stephany Rose also survive her.

There will be no public services at Mrs. Anderson's request.

MRS. VERNA ANDERSON

Verna Anderson, age 91, of Reno, passed away Jan. 27, 2008. Verna was born in Winnemucca on May 23, 1916, to parents Carrie Choate Bullis and Cameron Angus Bullis.

She grew up in Paradise Valley and Winnemucca. Verna graduated from Humboldt County High School in 1934. She attended the University of Nevada, where she was a member of Pi Beta Phi Sorority, graduating in 1940. Verna taught school at Getchell Mine and later at Sun Valley Elementary School in Reno.

On June 21, 1940, Verna married Victor O. Anderson in Winnemucca. They relocated to Reno in 1944. In 1950, Vic and Vema moved to Alturas, Calif., where they published The Alturas Plaindealer until 1952. After returning to Reno, Verna was a homemaker, enjoying sewing, furniture refmishing, antiquing, art-related hobbies and her children's sports and 4-H activities.

In 1965, Vic and Verna purchased Vic's family ranch, Porcupine Creek, located in Humboldt County. After restoring the ranch, building their new home and Vic's retirement in 1970, Porcupine Creek Ranch was their home for 25 years before moving to Los Alamos, Calif., and Reno.

Being a native Nevadan, Vema loved and appreciated the beauty of desert sunrises and sunsets, snow-covered mountains, sagebrush and wildflowers, bird watching, deserted mining towns, old ranch buildings and barns — all inspiration for her beautiful photography, which she enjoyed sharing with family and friends.

Words and music were her passion. Knowing that her eyesight was failing but not her astute memory, Vema began to write poetry and chronicle her life. Porcupine No. 1, Grandma Says and Grandma Says More adorn our library shelves. We are thankful for the recorded history and will treasure her stories for generations to come.

We cheered, laughed and cried when Verna surprised Vic at Christmas with her gift of song, "I Can't Give You Anything But Love, Baby." Every word and note was perfect as well as her smiie.

Our lives have been enriched with her bold opinions, her sense of humor, her amazing spirit for life and her love of God.

"The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; He leadeth me beside still waters. He restoreth my soul: He guideth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, thou I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for thou art with me; Thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: Thou hast anointed my head with oil; My cup runneth over. Surely goodness and loving kindness shall follow me all the days of my life; And I shall dwell in the house of the Lord for ever." — Psalm 23

Verna was preceded in death by her grandson, Joshua Lane Anderson; daughter-in-law, Lynn C. Anderson; her brother, Gerwin Bullis and her sister, Carol Echeverria. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Victor O. Anderson; twin sister, Vera Bankofier of Prineville, Ore.; daughters Nancy DiLoreto of Santa Barbara, Calif., Vicki Menante of Reno, and son Eric Anderson of Reno; grandchildren Dale Mikle (Cindy) of Lees Summit, Mo., Todd DiLoreto (Kelly) of Valley Center, Calif., Tony DiLoreto (Kim) of Goleta, Calif., Cammy Dominguez (Joe) of Cambria, Calif., Dean Menante (Lisa), Darin Menante (Lisa), Nino Menante, and Joel Anderson (Janna), all of Reno. She is also survived by 17 great-grandchildren; Nick, Nathan, Andressa. Cole, Loren, Oceana, Sienna, Indigo, Daniel Ashley, Lexie, Dylan, Chloe, Madison, Joshua, Logan and Delainey — rays of sunshine that filled her life with smiles, hugs and so much love. She is also survived by her caring friend, Jan Lawrence, who provide much support and love during her final days.

Also surviving are her nephews, Robert Echeverria of Elko, Ben Echeverria of Arvada, Colo., Joe Bankofier of Bend, Ore., Duane Bankofier of Portland, Ore., and Gary Bullis of Reno.

As per Verna's request, there will be no funeral. A private family memorial will be celebrated at her beloved Porcupine Creek Ranch.

The family would like to thank Regent Care Center for the care and support given to Verna and her family.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Humboldt Museum, P.O. Box 819, Winnemucca, Nevada, 89445; the Joshua L. Anderson Memorial Foundation, P.O. Box 19298, Reno, Nevada 89511; U.N.R. Speech and Audiology Department, Redfield Bldg.-152, Reno, Nevada 89557-0274 or your favorite charity.

We invite you to send a condolence message in the family guestbook at www.waltonsfunef'-alhomes.com

MRS. SUSAN OSTI ANDREWS

Susan Osti Andrews passed away quietly at home on Aug. 17, 2007, after a hard fight with cancer. She was born on May 2, 1948, in Sierra Madre, Calif.

Susan’s favorite pastime prior to her illness was to go fishing on lakes and the central coast of California. She was a “born and bred California ocean person.” She was open hearted to people and will be remembered as being “nice and gentle.”

Susan is survived by her husband Richard of 40 years and her children Joel Andrews, Cheri Andrews and Melanie Andrews. Also her grandchildren Rachel Andrews, Patrick Lee, Michaela Smith and Keoni Redrick.

In Susan’s own words, she wrote of herself, “Wife, mother, grandmother. The Lord is in control of my life everyday I live. It is to His glory could live with His joy in my life.”

MRS. KATHLEEN A. ARANGUENA

Kathleen Ann Aranguena, beloved mother, grandmother and sister, passed away peacefully at Harmony Manor in Winnemucca on Feb. 12, 2008.

"Kate" was born in Golconda on July 23, 1924, to Pablo and Estebana Barinaga. She went to school in Golconda and graduated from Humboldt County High School in 1941.

After high school she worked for the local telephone company as a switchboard operator, she also worked for Dr. Wallace Caider, a local dentist, and was the bookkeeper for John Morford's Service Station and Garage.

In 1946 she married Domingo Aranguena and had three children. Kate was the bookkeeper for her husband Domingo's Club Barber Shop for over 50 years. Kate was actively involved in a number of organizations in Winnemucca, including PTA, the Alter Society at St. Paul's Catholic Church and Jayceettes. She was a charter member of the Winnemucca Basque Club and active over the years holding a number of positions, including secretary and treasurer. She thoroughly enjoyed the annual Basque Festival in Winnemucca each year.

Her husband Domingo, grandson Dennis Corkill, sister Josephine Dendary and her parents Pablo and Estebana Barinaga preceded Kate in death.

She is survived by her children Mary Ann Dunn and husband Joseph of Splendora, Texas, Richard Aranguena and David Aranguena and wife Margaret, all of Winnemucca, grandson Harry Corkill and wife Jessica of Las Vegas, sisters Emily Laucerica, Antonia Hooft and husband Willie and sister-in-law Mimi Drake, all of Winnemucca, numerous nieces, nephews and friends who made her life complete.

Rosary will be held at 10:30 a.m. this Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008, followed by mass at Saint Paul's Catholic Church, E. 4th Street and Melarkey Street, Winnemucca. Reception will follow immediately after at the Humboldt County Senior Citizens Center located at 1480 Lay St. in Winnemucca.

In lieu of flowers please make all donations to our saving grace and "Katie's Angels," at Harmony Manor, 118 E. Haskell St., Winnemucca, Nevada 89445.

We would like to thank all of the staff of Harmony Manor for making your home our mom's home; you are angels on earth.

MR. WILLIAM B. ARANT

William B. "Bill" Arant, beloved father and grandfather, died peacefully, surrounded by family and friends, on Tuesday, April 29, in Winnemucca, after a brief illness.

Bill was born in 1922 in Golconda to Banks and Rosalie (Roberts) Arant, the fourth of five children. He grew up and Attended school in Winnemucca and Lovelock. His college career at UNR was interrupted by service in the U.S. Army, where he fought in combat first in the infantry in Europe and later in the Korean war. Leaving the Army as a first lieutenant, he resumed his studies, first in Mexico City, Mexico, and then at UNR, where he received a BA in economics.

He married Carolyn Repp Arant on Oct. 29, 1954, in San Francisco. After living in California and Utah the couple settled in Carson City. They had three children, Matthew (Washington, Iowa), Joel. (Brighton, Iowa), and Holly (Ted) Bowen (Victoria, B.C.) and three grandchildren, Finn (Iowa-City, Iowa), Van (Santa Barbara, Calif.), and Betsy (Iowa City, Iowa).

As an insurance and real estate broker, Bill was a partner in Valley Insurance and Realty, managing the Carson City and Gardnerville offices. He also had other business interests in that area, including partnerships in a liquor store and two mobile home parks. Later he became a partner in the Martin Hotel, a landmark Winnemucca restaurant. He enjoyed this so much that he eventually sold his interest in Valley Insurance.

He moved to Paradise Valley, and began to manage the Martin Hotel full time, in time as the sole proprietor. Bill was on the founding board of Great Basin Arts & Entertainment and began the tradition of donating the Martin banquet room to help bring live new and traditional music to Winnemucca.

His main interest was people, and he had many, many friends. He also loved the outdoors, particularly the landscapes of Nevada. He enjoyed horseback riding and camping and exploring ghost towns. He also was an avid reader. He was intellectually curious and always ready for a good debate. He also enjoyed his weekly poker game in Paradise Valley.

He participated several times in the reenactment of the Pony Express mail runs from St. Louis to Sacramento, and served from 1983 to 1985 as the president of the National Pony Express Association. While president he traveled to Czechoslovakia as ambassador to the Czech Pony Express Club's commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Pony Express, where he was received not only as a Pony Express representative, but as one of the liberators from the Nazi occupation. He also participated in 1996 when National Pony Express Association members carried the Olympic torch from Julesburg, Colo., to St. Joseph, Mo. The NPEA was the only group of torchbearers. who carried the torch on horseback.

A celebration of his life will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, May 3, at the Town Hall in Paradise Valley. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that contributions be made in his name to the Paradise Valley school, P.O. Box 33, Paradise Valley, NV 89426. Dog treats for Freckles may be left with or sent to Dan Collins, Paradise Valley.

MR. LOUIE ARECHABALA

Louie Arechabala of Winnemucca died Dec. 27, 2007, in Sparks.

He was born Jan. 27, 1918, to Lucio and Rosa (Carballo) Arechabala in Golconda.

Louie attended school in Golconda. He left school to help his stepfather in the sheep business. While working as a carpenter in Bishop, Calif., Louie was drafted into the army in November of 1943. He served in New Guinea and the Philippines during WW II and was honorably discharged in November of 1945. He returned to Golconda and worked for many area contractors from Winnemucca to Denio and McDermitt, Elko to Lovelock. He was noted for his work ethic and ability to get the job done whether he was shoring up a mine shaft or doing the finish work inside a home. Louie tried to retire at the age of 65 but was called on often to do odd jobs for many Winnemucca residents.

Louie loved to hunt but his passion was fishing. He spent many enjoyable hours trolling the waters of Rye Patch, Wilson and other northern Nevada reservoirs.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lucio and Rosa, stepfather Vicente Preciado, sisters and brothers-in-law, Rosenda & Steve Martinez, Eleanor & Manuel Hartor, Marie & Don McMurtrey & John Etchart, Amelia & Lane Combs, Clara & Herb Morgan, nephews Wayne Hartor, Butch McMurtrey, Larry Combs, Keith Richins, Scott Morgan, and Tom Moser.

He is survived by a sister and brother-in-law Eileen and Warren Richins and numerous nieces and nephews.

A celebration of his life will be held at a later date.