Obituaries
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Yat How Choi
Jan 14, 2026
In Loving Memory of Yat How Choi
December 5, 1938 – January 14, 2026
Yat How Choi passed away peacefully in his sleep at 6:00 PM on January 14, 2026. He lived a life marked by learning, service, devotion to family, and quiet joy.
He was born intoa large family of twelve siblings. His father, Shih-Yu Choi, was a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner...
Patrick Lamont Ward
Jan 10, 2026
Patrick Lamont Ward, affectionately known to many as “Sweet P,” was born on January 25, 1968, in Las Vegas, Nevada. A lifelong resident of Las Vegas, Patrick entered eternal rest on January 10, 2026, at the age of 57.
Patrick was a devoted son, partner, uncle, cousin, and friend whose presence brought light and joy to everyone he encountered. He was...
Mary Elizabeth Leslie
Jan 10, 2026
Mary Elizabeth Leslie passed away peacefully in Las Vegas, NV, on January 10, 2026, at the age of 79, with her daughter at her side.
Mary Elizabeth Leslie was born on May 28, 1946, in Oakland, CA, to Frederick and Corinne Leslie. Mary grew up in Oakland. After graduating from San Francisco State University, she worked for Pacific Bell, which later...
Vernita Ann Dixson
Jan 4, 2026
Vernita “Nita” Ann Dixson was born February 7, 1972, in Las Vegas, Nevada to the late Charles Ross and Blanchie Ann Davis. Vernita was baptized at an early age and accepted Christ into her life while at the Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Reverend J. L. Kemp. Her loving grandparents Kenneth and Juanita made...
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