Obituaries

Richard (Rick) Kenneth Hertzog passed peacefully at Barton Hospital in South Lake Tahoe, Calif. on Friday, November 4, 2022, after a lengthy illness. He was 72 years old.

A Celebration of Life is scheduled for Saturday, June 24 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Nevada Beach Pavilion. The beach is located on Elks Point Road. There is a $10 parking fee for the state beach.

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SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A Celebration of Life has been scheduled for Jay Conroy on Thursday, July 27. It will be held in the Heavenly Ski Resort Cal Base Lodge from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

If you are planning on attending, please let the family know here - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScSV1bCFI5Dv6QeKch3nIrJctn0jRmnjf5Gr16BHAtXe1sSIQ/viewform. There is a hosted reception.

Bring your stories, memories, and a "fun hat."

Edwin Atwood Winslow of South Lake Tahoe passed away on May 10, 2023. He was born to Dorothy Jean Cramblett and Edwin Winslow Sr. on March 5, 1958, in Stockton, Calif. He moved to South Lake Tahoe as a young boy and made Lake Tahoe his home for 55 years, making him a docent of Tahoe, where he would take family and friends on tours. He could name every landmark and knew all the special places to take them. He attended Tahoe Valley Elementary School, South Tahoe Middle School, and graduated from South Tahoe High School (STHS) in 1976.

A Celebration of Life will be held for Marvin Buchmiller and Michael Clark on Sunday, May 21 at 1 p.m. at the American Legion in South Lake Tahoe.

Marvin Buchmiller was a 10-year member of the Kiwanis Club of Tahoe Sierra where he served as president during the 2014-15 administrative year. In addition, Marvin worked for more than 30 years with the disabled community members in South Lake Tahoe, helping those less fortunate in obtaining and serving in the job market to what extent their disability would allow.

There will be a gathering of family and friends to celebrate the life of John D. Gillespie on May 6, 2023, at 12:00 p.m.

It will be held at the Carson Valley Country Club, 1029 Riverview Drive, Gardnerville, Nev.

Please come and share your stories and memories of this remarkable man.

Lennette M. Perry passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at 70.

Gabriel "Gabi" Ruedorfer Cozzaglio was born in Germany on January 29, 1929, and died on March 22, 2023. She had three older brothers and a younger sister who passed away before her.

She lived in the extreme of World War II and remembered having to be quiet when bombs were going off. Her mother would go out to protest the war and the family always prayed that she would come home and be safe. Gabi was her dad's favorite and she said he always spoiled her. She was the smallest in the family and when clothes or shoes were handed down she stuffed the shoes with paper so she could wear them.

Ivano Costantini, the owner of the popular Ivano’s Restaurant in Stateline, Nevada, passed away unexpectedly on December 6, 2022. He was born in Milano, Italy, and grew up in Napoli, Italy. Ivano graduated from the Institute of Agrario in Ponticelli before moving to the United States in 1989.

Ivano worked in the restaurant business in California and then opened his first restaurant in Lake Tahoe in 1994. He loved being outdoors and enjoyed boating, fishing, skiing, and running – everything Lake Tahoe had to offer.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) faculty, staff, and students are mourning the passing of Wilderness Education and Outdoor Leadership director and faculty lead Dr. Clinton Culp.

He experienced a non-trauma medical emergency on Friday, January 27 while leading an avalanche instructor training class near Luther Pass. Despite the best life-saving efforts of the staff and students in the field, some of whom are medical professionals, and the emergency professionals who arrived at the scene to assist, Dr. Culp passed away. He was just 56 years old.

In loving memory of Thomas Warren Schwindeman.

Thomas was born in South Lake Tahoe, California, on February 6, 1986. Thomas passed away on December 25, 2022.

Thomas is survived by his mother, Julie Schwindeman, Jasmine (sister) and Jahn Jacobson, Niece Cora Jacobson, Aunt Sue Vradenberg, Uncle Douglas and Karen Broemmer, Aunt Paula and Cousin Nadine Schwindeman and Cousins Hector and Kasadid Broemmer.

Daniel Scott Miller of South Lake Tahoe was born on October 16, 1966, and passed away at the age of 56 on October 23, 2022, after a brief battle with cancer. Daniel passed away peacefully in his wife Sami Miller's arms and his mother Linda Curry, and his brother Steve Miller holding his hands. Family members that were also by his side included Ron & Gail Weibel, David Gerhardt, and his pride and joy Boxers Duke & Daisy.

Sherry Ann Fletcher died peacefully at her Carson City home after a courageous battle with Acute Leukemia on August 31, 2022. Born May 8, 1940, in Eugene, Oregon, she grew up in Portland with her family relocating to Hayward, California in Sherry’s senior year of high school.

Herman Marty passed away peacefully on July 25, 2022.

He was born on May 13, 1943, in the tiny mountain village of Alpthal, Switzerland. He emigrated to the United States in 1970 and found his life-long home in South Lake Tahoe until his passing.

As a carpenter, he built many homes in Lake Tahoe, including the one he lived in with his wife and two daughters. He also built homes in Carson City, San Francisco, and Oregon. Those who knew him will always remember his Swiss style of craftsmanship — everything had to be exact. He was the ultimate perfectionist.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There will be a celebration of life for Martin Hollary on July 23 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1384 June Way, South Lake Tahoe. Hollay passed away earlier this year at the age of 101.

Join family and friends as they celebrate the true Tahoe legend. Parking will be at the lower lot at Heavenly Mountain Resort and a shuttle will be available for those that need transportion. June Way will be closed to traffic. Himmel Haus will be catering the event.

Please join family and friends in celebrating the life of Elwyn “El” Hug. A memorial service will be held on Monday, July 11, at 3 p.m. at Lake Tahoe Community Presbyterian Church, 2733 Lake Tahoe Boulevard, South Lake Tahoe. Following the service, El will be remembered at a reception filled with what he loved most – friends, food, and fun (and probably a few stories!).

The reception will begin at approximately 4 p.m. at the family’s home at 3560 Ralph Drive.

David “Dave” Slater passed away on May 29, 2022 at the age of 57.

Robert “Rocky” Duarte, age 85, passed away on May 25, 2022.

Rocky was born on April 10, 1937, to Antone and Dorothy Duarte, in San Francisco, California. Rocky and his three brothers and two sisters spent their childhood in Pescadero, California, where he met his future wife, Yvonne. He attended Junipero Serra High School in San Mateo. When he graduated from high school, Rocky spent several years working for Pacific Telephone Company.

It is with deep sadness, that we announce the passing of Badass, William “Billy” Roland Bradford, on April 15, 2022. Billy was born in Huntington Beach, Calif. on September 9, 1974, to Dianne Mills and John Bradford, Jr. Billy graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School, attended Long Beach City College, and moved to South Lake Tahoe in 1999, where he became a general contractor and took pride in the work he created through his craftsmanship around the area, over the years.

Reunited with the love of her life, Ben, after succumbing to Sepsis/Septic Shock. Barbara was surrounded by her family, cheering her on at the end of her earthly race.

Barbara loved her family, making crafts, using imagination, teaching, and working with children. She was Grandma to so many “bonus” kids in her life, always cheering them on and freely giving out hugs and affection to anyone who needed it.

Garfield “Gar” Ware, 99, passed away peacefully at his home in South Lake Tahoe on Wednesday, March 23, 2022, surrounded by family and loved ones.

Beloved Husband, Daddy, Uncle, Nono, and friend to all, passed away on February 25, 2022. Born to Joseph and Aurelia DeLallo in Albuquerque, New Mexico on November 29, 1935, Rich was the youngest of four siblings Louie, Joey, and Virginia. 

Dennis Michael Purvance was born Denis Hauks in Latvia on May 18, 2002. After spending his early years of life in an orphanage, he was adopted and loved by his family until his passing on February 28, 2022. Dennis charmed everyone who had the pleasure of being in his presence with his endearing smile and infectious laughter. He was always bothered by being the shortest of the group, but what he lacked in stature, he made up for in personality.

Christopher Andrew William Little, 29, of South Lake Tahoe, born December 21, 1992, died January 25, 2022. He is the son of Duane and Tamara Wallace of South Lake Tahoe and Kevin Little of Tulare. He attended local schools and graduated from STHS in 2011. He was a member of the wrestling team and took the NIAA championship in 2007. Chris was an avid skier, snowboarder, rock climber, and fisherman. He was an electrician and had a dog grooming business called Pup Culture. He accepted Christ as his Savior at the age of 8 and was baptized by his grandfather Rev. Paul Wallace in Lake Tahoe.

Patricia "Patti" Clothier was born on June 12, 1960, in Minot, North Dakota. After many years of living in Southern California, she moved to South Lake Tahoe in 1999 and enjoyed the mountain lifestyle with her husband, children, and an abundance of friends. Patti passed away peacefully from medical complications with her husband Steve at her bedside on December 6, 2021.