Dr. Stephen Bannar’s memorial service set for Wednesday

Memorial services for Dr. Stephen Banner, a popular South Lake Tahoe orthopedist who died on December 13, 2018, have been set.

On Tuesday, December 18 there will be a viewing at McFarlane Mortuary from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Then, on Wednesday, December 19, a funeral service will be held at Saint Theresa’s Parish at 10:00 a.m. with burial following at Happy Homestead at 11:15 a.m. There will be a reception following the burial at Grace Hall.

In lieu of flowers, the family has asked for donations be made to the Stephen Bannar, MD Memorial Fund c/o Lake Tahoe Unified School District.

Bannar's widow Barbara Bannar established this fund in recognition of her late husband' care and concern for adolescent mental health. Funds will be used to provide essential mental health services for the students of Lake Tahoe Unified School District. To donate, visit https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=vpvSg8FIdb-HqFHMH77fzoUUuxvtRk1HDqDRZCZ87eIRvwChP3TcOfDsIrPDsYP... and type in "Dr. Steve Bannar" in the special instructions area. Checks are also being accepted. Send to 1021 Al Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 and write "Dr. Steve Bannar" in the comment section.

St. Theresa's Parish and Grace Hall are located at 1041 Lyons Avenue in South Lake Tahoe.

McFarlane's is located at 887 Emerald Bay Road in South Lake Tahoe.