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RENO GAZETTE JOl'RNALRGJ COM 4A THl'RSDAY, Jl'NE 2010 Obituaries Kurt Ray Strong Brian Joseph Mirch Notice of Deceased Name, Date of Passing, Age, Services Drake, Edith Carol Walton Funeral Home. Reno Hendrickson, Paul John Walton Funeral Home. Reno Hughs, Richard Earl Walton Funeral Home. Reno Mirch. Brian Joseph -47 Oxborrow.

Daniel Walton Funeral Home, Reno Raudenbush. Donald H. -94 Strong. Kurt Ray -5192010 Whitenack. Albert Wesley Walton Funeral Home, Reno very young.

Many parents thanked Brian for the water safety he instilled in their toddlers, which had later proven to be lite saving. Brian passed his love tor the water to his students, young and old, many ot whom themselves went on to compete. After retiring from Washoe County. Brian continued his passion (ox sports, and continued to enjoy swimming, biking, and golfing with his son. Jake.

Brian is survived by his son. Jake, (Jake has the loving support of his mother, Lynn Belli, and Grandmother Nancy Sault). Also, surviving Brian are his parents, Ken Kathleen Mirch. brothers. Ken Mirch (Linda) ck Kevin Mirch (Marie).

Theresa Ammerman (Earl), Mary Joannides (Barry) ck Anne Mirch; numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Rosary will be held Thursday June 3, 2010 at 6:00 PM, and Memorial Mass at 10 a.m. June 4th 2010, both at St. Albert's Githolic Church. 1250 Saint Albert's Prive, Reno.

NV. Memorials preferred to trust fund at First Independent Bank of Nevada (5335 Kietzke Lane, Reno), established to benefit Brian's son, Jake Belli. Brian Joseph Mirch, 47, of Reno, NV. loving father, son, brother, uncle, cousin, godfather and friend, passed away recently. Brian attended St.

Albert the Great Elementary School, Clayton Junior 1 ligh, Reno High School and the University of Nevada, Reno, where he earned a Bachelor's of Arts degree in accounting as well as a Master's Degree in Business Administration. Brian used his business expertise as a budget analyst for Washoe County for many years, where he was instrumental in identifying and suggesting programs to cut waste in governmental spending. Brian always had a passion for sports, swimming in particular. He swam in Mission Viejo, CA and competed in the Iron Man Triathlon in Hawaii, Olympic trials and numerous other triathlons throughout the country. In addition, Brian participated regularly in swimming challenges such as the Alcatraz and Bay to Breakers swims in San Francisco, CA.

Brian also had a special talent in teaching swimming to the AW the Centennial Ride for the Tony Express. He was appointed by Governor Grant Sawyer to the Agriculture and Fair Board in White Tine County and served for 20 years. He was a member of the Elk's Club for 50 years. Dan owned several businesses in Ely before moving to Reno in 1966. He also worked at Nevada Cement until he retired in 1982.

In 198 he opened Oxborrow Trucking and Landscape along with his sons. He was also a member of the LDS Church. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, June 4 at 10:30 AM at the LDS Church at 1095 Golconda in Reno. Entombment will be in the Mountain View Mausoleum on Stoker Ave in Reno. A reception will follow at the LDS Church.

The family wishes to express their thanks to our friends and all others who contributed so much during this time. We would also like to thank Dr. Whitmore, Chris and the rest of the staff at Manor Care for all the compassion and caring. Again, many thanks to all. Arrangements entrusted to Walton's Funeral Home in Reno Paul John Hendrickson Analysis of trends aids crime fight, accident prevention By Jactyn O'MalUy Reno police officers are increasing surveillance at high-accident intersections throughout the city to reduce injury accidents and educate drivers.

Also.thedepartment has been using acrime analysis technique that help them divert dwindling resources toward what they believe are emerging crime trends. Patrol officers' use of crime analysis over the past two years has been successful in figuring out when and where armed robbers might strike. Police monitor those areas or businesses and either catch suspects in the act of committing a crime or fleeing the crime scene. Traffic officers have their own versum of the analysis tlut tracks high crash kica-tions. It notes factors such as driver behavior, environmental conditions aivJ engineering issues.

Officers saturate tlux areas to curb crashes and traffic violations. The Traff ic Crash Analysis Report (TACR) for April found that the most accidents with injuries occurred at McCarran Boulevard at South Virginia Street and Robb Drive and Sharlands Avenue, with four crashes reported at each intersection. "Not only is TCAR effective in reducing injury crashes, it also places a focus on traffic law enforcement as a problem-solving tool in reducing crime in general," said Lt. Mohammad Rafaqat Rafaqat. "Deploying resources from the traffic division at the right places and at the right time enhances police presence in a troubled area and is an effective counter measure to deter and erode crime." For example, Rafaqat said motorcycle officers last week arrested a man accused of daytime residential burglaries.

They were patrolling an area recognized as the suspect's "hot zone." this ad at the time of order io Daniel Oxborrow Daniel was the son of Ephraim Lucy II i Oxborrow. 1 le was bom in Lund, Ne vada on Au-tMst 25, 1915. His parents preceded him in death, as did his wife Glenna of 58 years, his sisters Hilda Harrison, Mary Evelyn Fransen, his brothers Lester, Grant, Chester, Nathanial and Fred. Survivors include his present wife Deloris (Nis-tler) Oxborrow, his sons; Byron of Reno and Danny of Sparks. Step-children; Dianne Fernandez, Tatty Dearing and Steve Ellen Nistler.

Grandchildren, Kelli Oxborrow, Hunter Tabitha Oxborrow, Chris-sie John and Angelique Craven. Great frandchildren; Rachel ravis Barr, Hunter Oxborrow, Jr and Boston Size-more. Step-grandchildren; Forest Ginger Fernandez, Lea Paul Slocum, Rachel Tom Howard, Larry Nistler and Nick Nistler, and several great great-grandchildren. Dan was a member of The Ely Riders Club for 30 years. In 1960, he rode in Edith Carol Drake Edith Carol Drake, 88, died on Tuesday, June 01, 2010.

Edith was born De cember 25, 1921 in Gooding, Idaho to William F. and Annie Sarah Mink. She made her home in Sparks for the past several years after coming from Hawthorne, Nevada, where she had lived for 30 years. Mrs. Drake was a member of Mizpah Rebekah Lodge 26, Past Noble Grand Association and Reno LEA 5.

She attended Summit Christian Church of Sparks, Nevada. Prior to moving to Sparks, Edith worked at the El Capitan Restaurant, first as a waitress and later as a cashier. After moving to Sparks she was a home-maker and active with her duties as an active Rebekah member. restored cars and motorcycles, enjoyed the outdoors, and made friendships every step of the way. Paul John had a caring energetic personality.

He shared his life and his home with so many. God called Paul John home. By God's grace many have been blessed to know, love, and be loved by him on his journey in life. Services will be held on Saturday, June 5, 2010 at 11 A.M., (there will be a viewing prior to the service at 10 A.M.), St. Luke's Lutheran Church, 3835 Lakeside Drive, Reno, NV.

There will be a private interment on Monday at Mountain View Cemetary. In lieu of flowers the fam ily requests donations to a charity of your choice in Paul John's name. Acts 7:9 "God was with him." Ar rangements entrusted to Walton Funeral Home, Reno. March 20, 1956 May 28, 2010 Loving son of John and Doris Hendrick- i i son ana De-loved brother of Kirsten Valleskey and Pete Hendrickson. John was bom and baptized in NY, grew up and was confirmed in San Jose, CA, moved to Miami, FL, and resided in Reno where he kept his faith in God for the past 38 years.

He is survived by his Parents, Siblings, Brother-in-law Tom, Sister-in-law Donna, 4 Nephews, 3 Nieces, and 2 Great-nieces. Paul John lived his life to the fullest, a United Airlines Pilot of 24 years. He loved, lost, and loved again. Paul John embraced the talents God gave him; he cooked for friends, Mi Kurt Ray Strong passed away at his home in Sparks, Nevada on Sunday, May 19th, 2010. He was born in Ogden, Utah on April 23rd, 9b3.

He is survived by his seven brothers: Gary (Ivana); Roy; Spencer (Tat); Paul (Donna); Gile' (Donna); Bruce (Tammy); and his si: sister, Merlene (John) Wulff. He was preceded in death by his parents Merlin D. and Helen G. Strong. A memorial service will be held at 12 Noon on Saturday, June 5th, 2010 at the Harvest Family Fellowship, 350 S.

Rock Blvd. Reno NV, Tastor Steve Hadley presiding. Following the service, a luncheon and celebration of Kurt's life will be held at 5659 FVarl Drive, Sun Valley. NV. Richard Earl Hughs January 2, 1936 April 28, 2010 Richard E.

Hughs 74, of Reno, passed away April 28, 2010. A Celebration of Life will be held June 13, 2010 from Noon till 3 p.m. at his home. Gretchen Hughs, Mark and Andrea Hughs-Baird and Grant and Maggie Hughs invite friends and associates of Dick's to attend. Please R.S.V.P.

to gretchengmhyahoo.com. Donald H. Raudenbush Donald H. Raudenbush died May 24, 2010 at the age of 94, in Reno, Nevada, after a brief illness. Dim was born September 17, 1915 in St.

Paul, Minnesota to Frank H. Raudenbush and Florence Miss Raudenbush. He was born and raised in Minnesota, served in the U.S. Army during World War II, and lived in Southern California until 2005, when he moved to Reno. Don was married to Elizabeth (Betsy) Handsaker on July 29, 1950.

She died on September 11, 1998. Also preceding him in death was his granddaughter, Alice. He is survived by son, Michael Raudenbush, of Lafayette, Colorado, daughter Janet Thillips of Reno, Nevada, and grandchildren William, Elizabeth and Nelson. Don's family appreciates care and affection given him during his years at the Seasons Assisted Living; and also the devotion of his long-time caregiver, Shannon Quilici. Don will be buried in Ca-marillo, California.

How To Publish an Obituary E-mail your obituary to obitsrgj.com Or use our simple obituary form online at www.rgj.comobits Call (775) 788-6583 for more Information. He loved sports, music, hiking and camping in the area. He was a regular at local concerts, UNR football and basketball games, and more recently Reno Aces games. He loved his children more than anything and did everything for them, but his proudest moment was the birth of his granddaughter Isabelle in 2002. He is survived by his son Allen Whitenack and daughter-in-law Susan Whitenack; his daughter Lia Salter; his granddaughter Isabelle Ramos: his brother Donald Price and sister Geraldine Lambert.

In lieu of flowers the family is asking for donations to be made to the Special Olympics of Northern Nevada. "Big Al" will always be remembered by so many in this community for his selflessness, compassion, humor, and good nature. "The time for us has come to pause and think of living how it was. Into the future we must Jorma Kaukonen Make Your Backyard Come Includes everything 20x20 Paver Patio Package. Call for Details.

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She is survived by one brother, El wood Mink of Pebble Beach, CA, one daughter, Carol C. Strunk, her son-in-law, Richard Strunk of Yorktown, Virginia, and three grandchildren, Daryl Strunk of Yorktown, VA, Shawn Strunk of Richmond, Virginia and Shan-nen Clark of, husband Tim, and Edith's only great grandchild, Courtney Hodges, all of Meyer, Minnesota. The family will receive friends on Thursday, June 3rd from 6pm 7pm at Walton Funeral Home, 875 W. 2nd Street, Reno. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, June 4th at 2:00 pm at Walton Funeral Home.

Interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery. Before leaving for the Peace Corps, Al began working for the State of Nevada as an orderly for the State Mental Health Hospital. Upon his return he was rehired as the leisure hour coordinator. When the Sierra Developmental Center (now the Sierra Regional Center) opened, Al was hired as a Recreational Therapist. He worked there until he retired in 2005.

Al was the heart and soul of the SRC. He enriched hundreds upon hundreds of the residents as well as the employee's lives with his wonderful personality, bright smile and rich laughter. As well as being an exemplary employee he was an even greater volunteer donating tens of thousands of hours of his time to the Special Olympics. Al was Special Olympics in northern Nevada For over thirty years he coached every sport that was offered, not only for the Special Olympics but also for his children's various little league teams. In addition to all of this, he also was a teacher's aid for special education and a substitute teacher at various schools in Reno, (.

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A memorial service will be held Friday June 11th at 2:30 p.m. at Walton's Funeral Home on Second Street in Reno, NV. Al was born to Harvey Whitenack and Lucille Hedley on April 21st, 1949 in Susanvilte, CA. He moved to Reno at age 4- He graduated from Reno High School in 1967 and earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in January of 1972 from the University of Nevada Reno. He served in the Peace Corps from 1974 to 1976 in El Salvador.

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