All Obituaries

Joseph “Speedy” Albert Gonzales, Jr. Our loving father, grandfather, and great grandfather was called to the lord on Monday, April 8, 2024, after a brief battle with cancer. He was born September 9, 1948, to Joseph and Clara Gonzales, and was a Vietnam veteran with the United States Marine Corps. After serving his country, he returned to Elko, Nevada, and married Carol Romero on August 22, 1970. Together, they had two sons, Kenny and Matt. He remained in Elko most of his life...

Sylvia Rottmund Duval age 72, of Wells, NV, passed away peacefully in Salt Lake City, UT on April 1st surrounded by her loved ones. Born in Würzburg, Germany Sylvia came to the United States in 1976 with her three young sons at the age of 23. Sylvia continued to bless her family with her heritage and her German cooking throughout her years.  In 1985, Sylvia moved to Wells, Nevada where she met Dick and immediately fell in love. They went on to be married for 30 years and combined...

Phillip lost his battle with cancer on March 12, 2024. He was born to Townsend Crosby (T.C.) and Clydene Robb Allen on August 26, 1958, in Lander, Wyoming. His lifelong love of horses and the outdoors led him to begin working for the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) in Wyoming’s Wind River Mountains at the age of 15. Besides horses, Phil had a passion for skiing. He was a member of the Lander Valley ski team and later taught his own children to ski. Phil also had a love for...

Jerry Franklin Windous, 84, of Wildhorse, NV, passed away on March 17, 2024, in Elko. He was born on August 17, 1939, in Ely, Nevada, to Udell and Nellie Mae Windous. As a young man, Jerry served in the National Guard as a 1st Lieutenant for 6 years. He also pursued his passion for the great outdoors by majoring in Wildlife Management at Utah State. Jerry's career spanned various roles, from working at Kennicott Copper as a diesel mechanic to being a game warden for the Nevada Division...

On March 28, 2024, Steven Lee Gillespie, better known as Dad/Grandpa/Papa, took his place in the Happy Hunting Grounds in the Sky. Steve was a quirky guy who left an impression on all he met. He loved the outdoors, especially fishing with his grandkids, and enjoyed wood-crafting and home improvement projects. He never shied from a project thrown at him by his daughters and loved doing things for others. He is preceded in death by his parents, Okey and Barbara Gillespie, and is survived by...

Roy Earl Elsner was born January 31, 1959, in Boise ID to Earl and Marygrace Elsner. He took his final ride to heaven on February 29, 2024.  Living the cowboy life, Roy traveled with his family through Nevada and Idaho. This was only the beginning of Roy creating fast friends all over the country. He never let go of a friend, ready to greet them with a warm smile, and an oddly specific anecdote from their past. He attended multiple high schools, eventually graduating at Minidoka High...

Richard Hebden Barnard In Loving Memory Richard “Rich” Barnard passed away on March 19, 2024, at the age of 84, in Elko, Nevada. His battle with Alzheimer’s and other medical conditions in recent years showed his courage in facing life challenges with a smile. Despite the pain, Richard came out a hero and stayed strong until the end. Richard was born August 1, 1939, to Joy Charlotte Davidson and Richard Paul Barnard in Phoenix, Arizona. Richard graduated high school in...

Virginia Mae Jones was born on June 6, 1947, to Leslie Jones and Carmen McKee Jones. She made her journey home on March 23, 2024, with her loving family at her side. Growing up, Virginia spent a lot of her time with her brothers. She was a cowgirl and jack of all trades. Virginia worked for the Sho Pai daycare center, Duck Valley Housing, and Pacific Western Electronic. She had one daughter, Audrey Bonales. Virginia gave selflessly and loved to teach our Native traditions, sharing her...

January 13, 1935 -March 15, 2024 Viola Carol Tolhurst, 89 of Elko Nevada has left for heaven peacefully with loving family at her side on Friday, March 15 at International Health Care Hospital of Murray Utah. The hospital where Carol spent her final days was built on the very same spot that her High School and playground once stood. She was born on January 13, 1935, to Elden Christian Nielson and Mirium Viola (Fayter) Nielson of Murray Utah. She has numerous brothers and sisters, cousins,...

On March 21, 2024, heaven gained a passionate, hardworking and giving soul, William “Mark” Bedard. Mark was born April 7, 1958, in Salem, Oregon and died suddenly in Battle Mountain, Nevada. Mark was diagnosed with cancer in 2015 and won his courageous WTD battle against cancer but life changes that followed his aggressive treatments took a toll on his body but definitely not his soul or his desire to continue on. He was married to “his bride” and love of his life...