MR. BOOTH BAILEY

Booth Bailey died in Carson City surrounded by his loving family on June 16, 2007. He was born in Eureka on March 1, 1932, to Wallace and Mary Rand Bailey. Booth graduated from Sparks High School in 1949.

In June 1954, he married Dorothea “Dea” McMurtrey in Las Vegas.

He served his country in the U.S. Army attached to the 6th Army, Corp of Engineers at Camp Desert Rock during the above-ground testing of the nuclear bomb from 1952 to 1954.

He began his aviation career taking flying lessons while still in high school and received his pilot’s license in 1957.

After graduation from the Spartan School of Aeronautics in 1957, he began his career as an A&P mechanic and served as general manager at Reno Flying Service for several years. He moved to Winnemucca and founded Winnemucca Air Service, which he operated for 20 years. He was maintenance supervisor at El Aero Services for 10 years before moving back home to Eureka and founding Diamond Aviation in 1997.

Acknowledging his “50 years of dedicated service, technical expertise, professionalism, and many outstanding maintenance and piloting contributions,” the Federal Aviation Administration awarded Booth the Charles Taylor Master Mechanic and Wright Brothers Pilot Awards.

In May 2007 he was delighted to attend a ceremony honoring his accomplishments in aviation during which the Eureka County Airport was renamed “Booth Bailey Field.”

Booth was predeceased by his parents, a daughter, Rita, and a brother, Lee.

He is survived by his wife Dea and son, Randy, daughterin-law, Clare, brothers Hale of Pine Valley, Wilfred of Diamond Valley and sister Rachel Marshall of Diamond Valley, Bill, Angela, Daniel, Mitchell and Rachel Miles of Carson City, and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

The funeral service is under the direction of Burns Funeral Home, Elko. It will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, June 21, at the First Baptist Church in Carlin.

Remembrances in Booth’s honor may be made to the Baptist Mission Foundation of Nevada, Inc. 4053 Weise Road, Carson City, NV 89703, or St Mary’s Hospice.

Eleanor D. Bain, 93, formerly of Golconda, Reno and Kansas City, Mo., passed away Feb. 10. 2008, at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City.

She is survived by her three nieces, Barbara Petersen, Isabelle Clay and Eleanor Fisk, and numerous great nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, as well as brothers George and Hugh Bain and sisters Edith Fisk, Norma Bianchini and Edna Bain.

A service will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2008, at 10 a.m. at Albertson Funeral Home in Winnemucca.

MR. RAY BAKER

Ray Baker, 81, of Winnemucca passed away at his home on Oct. 17, 2007, from a lengthy illness. His loving family and his good dog, Blaze, surrounded him.

Ray was born to Sam and Audrey Baker on Jan. 10, 1926, in Elko. He spent his boyhood years on up to early manhood working with family ranching in Elko County. He served in the Army during World War II.

Ray married Jean Young in Elko and together they raised a family of 13 — “A Baker’s Dozen.”

Ray and Jean moved their family to Winnemucca where Ray worked with Willis Brother’s Construction until he was hired to be an equipment operator with the Bureau of Land Management. Ray retired from the BLM in 1992.

Ray loved the outdoors and made sure his family will always have many warm memories of camping, hunting and fishing trips to share and to pass down to future generations of Bakers.

Ray was preceded in death by his loving wife Jean — February 1996, his son Don — 1973 and his brother Richard — 2005.

Ray is survived by 12 children: Carolyn (Lyle) Avey — Winnemucca, Jim Baker - Winnemucca, Dan (Kathy) Baker — Elko, Kelli (Tom) Swanger — Winnemücca, Jodi (Gregg) Kraft - Winnemucca, Karl (Tami) Baker -Sparks, Tom (Gina) Baker — Spring Creek, Curt (Roxann) Baker — Spanish Springs, Jon (Kim) Baker — Winnemucca, Terry Baker — Spring Creek, David (Trish) Baker- Winnemucca, Mikki (Trent) Ingle- Winnemucca. Ray is also survived by his 28 grandchildren and eight greatgrandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, his brother Lloyd Baker, who resides in Battle Mountain, and many numerous and wonderful friends.

Ray requested no funeral services but the family will have a celebration of Ray and Jean’s life and legacy in the Spring of 2008.

MRS. ANTONIA A. BARAJAS

Antonia Aguayo Barajas, 44, passed away Sept. 17, 2007. She was a mother and homemaker. She is survived by the Carrillo Aguayo children, including Raul, Lilia, Pedro, Antonia, Ville Ado, Leticia, Gonzalo, Bulmaro, Zoila, Berta and Ernesto.

Donde hay Fe, hay Amor.
Donde hay Amor, hay Paz.
Donde hay Paz está Dios.

MR. KENNETH L. BARBOSA

Kenneth Lee Barbosa 1979-2008
Without warning, God took one of his best on Monday, April 21, 2008. Kenneth Lee Barbosa, 28, fiance, father, son, brother, grandson, uncle and friend died in a mining accident near Winnemucca.

Kenny was born in Nampa, Idaho, on Oct. 15, 1979, to Loretta (Jo) Rhodes and Pablo Barbosa, Jr. He was raised in the Parma/Wilder area and graduated from Parma High School. He developed his mechanical skills and became known as an excellent mechanic, welder and well driller. His passion was drilling water wells for Humboldt drilling. At the time of his death, he was employed by SMD (Small Mine Development).

Kenny's family was very important to him. His fiance Kelly and son, Jason, were the lights in his heart and while he was a man of few words, his family knew he cared deeply for them. In his free time, he taught Jason mechanics, horseback riding and the elements of being a good man. Kenny provided a good life for Kelly and Jason, he was most content when he was with them, and they all expected many years of being together as a happy family.

His parents and siblings were often the targets of his practical jokes, but they learned from him and felt his affection. His mother described Kenny as a wonderful son, brother and friend.

Kenny enjoyed hunting, fishing, horseback riding, being with his friends and enjoying the outdoors. He was a man of integrity and he had no use for someone who wouldn't keep his word. He was a lifelong friend to many, and those closest to him described him as having his priorities straight, as pushing friends to the limit, and "he wasn't the sweetest person to put a smile on your face but he got the job done." His co-workers commented that Kenny had a great sense of humor, was a practical joker, a hard worker and reliable.

And everyone knew Kenny loved Kelly and Jason. "To my Daddy, wherever you are, I bet He made you into a star."

Kenny was preceded in death by his brother, Jason Barbosa, his maternal grandparents, Bob and Doris Rhodes, his fraternal grandmother, Maria Barbosa, and just two years ago, his father Pablo Barbosa.

He is survived by his fiance Kelly Karnowski and his son. Jason Barbosa; his mother, Jo Scholl and her husband John Scholl, Sr. of Wilder, Idaho; his sister, Stephanie Barbosa, and Jorge Morales, nephew Logan Morales all of San Diego, Calif.; his brother Jared Barbosa of Parma, Idaho; aunt and uncle, Mona and Steve Rhodes, of Wilder, Idaho; his fiance's mother, Maria Karnowski and grandparents, Mary and John Glenn, all of Boise, Idaho; and his fiance's sisters, Anna Karnowski of New York City, N.Y. and Melissa Karnowski of Phoenix, Ariz:, and his family of friends.

Services will be held on Saturday, April 26, 2008 at 2 p.m. in the Comstock Room at the Winnemucca Convention Center, Winnemucca. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made at any Wells Fargo bank in the name of Kelly Karnowski or Jason Barbosa.

MR. JEFFREY BERRYMAN

Jeffrey Adrian Berryman was born Jan. 26, 1958, to Dan and Monna Berryman in Beloit, Wis. He passed away Sept. 20, 2007, in Colorado Springs, Colo.

Jeff was a 1976 graduate of Beloit High School, and he moved to Winnemucca in 1986, where he worked as a driller for Lang Drilling. Jeff spent many years working in the mining industry until 2001 when he relocated to Colorado.

He is preceded in death by his father Don and sister Julie.

He is survived by his mother Monna, brother Mark and daughter Crystal, all of Wisconsin, his daughters Adrianne Hanninen and Kelly Berryman-Schirrick of Winnemucca and his grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at Grass Valley Baptist Church on Oct. 13, 2007, at 11 a.m. The family is asking all friends and acquaintances to please attend and share their memories of Jeff.

MR. CHRISTOPHER M. BISHOP

Christopher Michael Bishop Nov. 3, 1967 - Sept. 4, 2007 Christopher was born in Winnemucca on Nov. 3, 1967, to Pete and Angie Bishop. He graduated from Lowry in 1986, where he played football, wrestled and was the 1986 state champion in the hurdles.

After high school, he entered the Navy “nuke” school and served on the submarine Chicago from 1989 to 1993.

After the Navy, he worked for UPS from 1993 until 2004, when ACS put an end to his career, but not to his spirit.

Chris was a generous, caring man who loved the simple pleasures of life: the comfort of his children and family, the company of friends, his “guardian angel,” good fishing, camping trips, starlit nights, the joys of nature, the quiet just before sunrise, wide open ranges, a good meal and a good laugh.

In a gentle way, Chris always gave openly to everyone - his engaging smile, the twinkle of his eyes, his sense of humor, his unconditional love. He was an inspiration in the face of adversity; he was courageous; he had a deep sense of honor and duty to God, family, friends and country.

Chris never grappled with the why or wherefores of life’s challenges. Instead, his unwavering faith in God allowed him the opportunity to give comfort, hope and understanding to everyone around him. Chris was not defeated by ACS. Instead, he was grateful for the time the disease gave him to let the people he loved know that he loved them and for the precious time together.

A quote that he especially liked: “The true meaning of life is to plant trees, under whose shade you do not expect to sit.” Chris’s happy, kind and unselfish spirit helps fill the void of his absence. He leaves a beautiful legacy.

Chris is survived by his sons Matthew (16) and Lam (9); his daughter Lyra (7); his mother Angie Bishop; his father Pete Bishop (Poison, Mont.); his maternal grandmother, Marie Heres Aloud (Pans, France); his sister Heres Williams (Matt) and his nieces, Ala and Gabrielle, and nephews, Matthew and Dominic (Reno); his guardian angel, Dawn Rise Ekdahl; several aunts, uncles and cousins; and his special group of friends.

MR. WILLIAM A. BOTHWELL

William Avery Bothwell "Bill," passed away at his home with family by his side on May 21,2008.

A service to celebrate his lift is planned for 2 p.m. on Wednesday, May 28, 2008, at Anderson's Tribute Center. Graveside Rites & Military Honors will follow ai Pine Grove Cemetery.

William was born March 17, 1923, at Ponca City, Okla., tc Harry Wallace and Jessie Perry (Cochran) Bothwell. He grew up in Ponca City and spent summers at the family's homestead in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Bill was an outstanding high school football player and was awarded a full scholarship at Oklahoma State University (formally Oklahoma A&M) where he played varsity football until the fall of 1942.

In September 1942 Bill joined the United States Marine Corps and served his country proudly in World War II. He served in the central Pacific and saw action at Tarawa, Saipan, Guam, and Iwo Jima. He was honorably discharged in 1945 and returned to Oklahoma to continue his college education and to play football at Oklahoma State University.

On March 5, 1946, Bill married Dorothy Heinz of The Dalles, Ore., and to this union they had three children. They moved from Oklahoma to Colorado where Bill was employed by the Soil Conservation Service (United States Department of Agriculture). The family moved from Grand Junction, Colo., to Las Vegas, New Mexico in 1962 and remained there until 1973 when Bill and Dorothy moved to Winnemucca. Bill retired in 1980 and they moved to Hood River, Ore.

His hobbies include woodworking, gardening, camping, fishing and hunting. He was a member of the Odell Methodist Church and the Odell Lion's Club.

Bill is survived, and will be dearly missed by his special friend and companion, Wilma Plog of Odell, Ore.; children; son, Bill P. Bothwell of Ft. Worth, Texas, and daughter, E. Ann Hills and husband Mike of Colstrip, Mont., and grandchildren Jeffery and Melissa Hills of Hillsboro, Ore., and Douglas Hills of Lubbock, Texas.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his son James Michael in 1978, and his wife Dorothy in 1997.

The family suggests that any memorials be made in Bill's memory to Heart of Hospice of Hood River, Ore., and sent care of Anderson's Tribute Center.

Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center (Funerals • Receptions • Cremations) 1401 Belmont Ave., Hood River, OR 97031. Please visit our Web site to view and print the obituary and sign the guest book for family: www. andersonstributecenter. com.

MRS. MELBA BRYAN

Melba Bryan, 90, passed away on Jan. 11, 2008. She was born June 30, 1917, in Payson, Utah, but lived most of her adult life in San Bernardino County, Calif. She worked as a secretary for Patton State Hospital and Cal Trans and taught typing and business machines at the San Bernardino Adult School before retiring in 1973.

She lived in Winnemucca in the early '80s and worked part-time for Humboldt General Hospital in the clinic transcribing medical reports. Melba had a great sense of humor, loved life, family and friends and will be greatly missed.

She was preceded in death by her daughter Shirley Mattson Blyseth, grandson Gene Haggard and husband, Thomas G. Bryan.

Melba leaves behind her son Rodger Bryan, his wife Darlene, and their four boys Daniel, David, Dillon and Dustin, Winnemucca; daughter Kathleen Bryan and her partner Paul Forgues, Yucaipa, Calif.; grandson Patrick Lloyd, his wife Christine and their daughter Karsen, Yucaipa, Calif.; granddaughter Jaime Robbins and her husband Ben, Renton, Washington; grandson Rocky Haggard, Minnesota; stepdaughter Delores Bechtol, Troutdale, Ore.; and cousin Geraldine Thomsen, Payson, Utah.

A Celebration of Life was held at Montecito Memorial Chapel in Colton, Calif., on Sunday, Jan. 20, at 10 a.m.

MR. THEODORE BROWN

Legendary Humboldt County Buckaroo and Tribal Elder Theodore Brown Dies at 91.
Theodore Brown died peacefully at Renown Medical Center in Reno on Sunday, June 29, 2008. He was born in Paradise Valley on Oct. 15, 1916. His parents worked for the William Stock Farming Company, now widely known as Stewart's Ninety-Six Ranch. Theodore was born in a small house behind the old main house on the ranch.

He learned to ride as a young boy, and moved to Owyhee with his family as a small child. There he spent his boyhood, riding, roping and breaking horses. As a young man, he returned to the Ninety-Six Ranch. Records indicate that he began working full-time for the ranch as a buckaroo in 1931, enjoying the company of fellow native riders like his uncle, Albert Skedaddle. Fredrick B. Stewart, who managed the Ninety-Six until his death in 1959, often said that Theodore was at home in the saddle, and that he was the most naturally talented man with a rope that he'd ever seen. Theodore spent most of his time out on the range of the Martin Creek drainage as well as out on the Owyhee desert. There wasn't an inch of this territory that he didn't ride, and most of it, hundreds of times. His boss and lifelong friend Les Stewart often remembered his 45+ years of working with Theodore. He wrote the following about his old friend in 2005.

"He was a very quiet man. A calm man, who knew who he was and how he wanted to live. He was confident in his abilities without ever having to boast. Everyone just knew that Theodore would get the job done, no question about it. He was our top man to stay out with the cattle all summer. He had a small Indian crew, and they did a good job. I remember going out to bring them supplies and check on them, and Theodore was usually the camp cook too. He was a darn good cook. You wouldn't guess it, but he cooked up some pretty elaborate meals for his men out there. He was definitely a man of few words. I imagine if you tried, you could almost count all the words that Theodore said in all those years on the ranch. It wasn't that he was unfriendly, he was just real comfortable with quiet. While he was out on the allotment with cattle, his day started well before dawn, with breakfast and wrangling horses, then riding all day, and back to camp at night to cook supper and get to bed."

Theodore enjoyed taking in everything that was around him and he rode enough to take in plenty. From Paradise Valley, East to the Snowstorms, north to Calico Mountain and Eight Mile, and throughout the Santa Rosa range he rode on average of over 15 miles a day, 230+ days a year. In his 45+ years riding for the Ninety-Six Ranch, it is estimated that Theodore logged over 148,500 miles in the saddle. He wore oat more than 40 good horses in his long career on the ranch. In addition, he worked cattle in corrals with the best around. His slow and easy work with a rope was like watching a great artist. Theodore was the standard of what a buckaroo ought to look like and work like. He was consistent, calm and deadly accurate in his work. Whether it was gathering cattle or working them inside, Theodore knew his work and he was an expert at it. He was a master with his tools, a horse and a rope. He let good horses do what they do best, and he just guided them along and worked his magic with the lass rope. The cameras of the Library of Congress captured some of Theodore's best close-work back in 1979 when he was 63 years old as part of the "Buckaroos in Paradise" project.

Theodore married his beloved wife Eva in the early 1940s and together they had two daughters, Elizabeth and Charlotte. He also had two stepdaughters, Jeanette Dick of Winnemucca and Gloria Gentry of California. The family generally lived separately throughout much of the year while Theodore worked at the Ninety-Six. The family usually came over on Sundays to visit and when possible, Theodore would travel over to McDermitt to see them on days off or during the less hectic winter months. Theodora retired from the ranch in 1979 and moved home to McDermitt and Eva. Eva passed away in 1989.

In recent years, Theodore made his home with daughter Charlotte, granddaughter Marlene and her partner Rory. He is survived by his daughters, their families and many friends and relations.

Brown was highly respected within the Ranching and Native American communities. He was revered as an elder among his native community.and participated in tribal functions whenever possible. He was a talented singer and passed along many old native songs and stories to Rory and the rest of his family and friends. His knowledge of Paiute language, customs, stories and songs was widely known and appreciated. He also represented the very best of the old-time buckaroos, skilled, hard working and trustworthy. He was inducted into the Buckaroo Hall of Fame in 2006.

Viewing was held Friday, July 4, at the Assembly of God Church in McDermitt. Funeral services were Saturday, July 5, at the McDermit Tribal Center, followed by interment at the McDermitt Cemetery.

Arrangements made by Albertson Funeral Home.

MR. HERBERT E. BUHL

Herbert Eugene Buhl passed away on Sunday, May 27, 2007. He was born on Sept. 28, 1943, in Pistol, City, Ill., to Albert and Mary Louise Buhl.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Janean.

He is survived by a son, Curtis E, Buhl; granddaughter Misty D. Buhl and grandson Brandon C Buhl; daughter Linnea Cochrane (with husband Steve Cochrane) and grandson Erik Cochrane (Candice); granddaughters Nichole Lehman (Justin), Stephanie Cochrane and Chelsea Cochrane; great-grandchildren Dustin and Lily.

He is also survived by sisters Anita Curtis, Rita Sherbondy, Maureen Martin, Marilee Wholey, Marilyn Casale, Betsy Lemons and many nieces and nephews.

Graveside service will be held at the Battle Mountain Cemetery on June 2, 2007, at 2 p.m., followed by Memorial Services at Nevada Hotel, Battle Mountain. In lieu of flowers, donations suggested to the Battle Mountain or Winnemucca Animal Shelter.