Obituary: A Mountain Mama and Artist at Heart
A giver, mother, wife, artist, school kids champion, and longtime neighbor, Kathleen Jensen was grateful to live in the supportive Truckee community
Obituary: The Brave Warrior Armed with Lyrical Brilliance
Keaven Van Lom was driven by passion and compassion. Her life was tragically cut short. The English language, animals, and many adoring humans are the poorer for it.
Obituary: A Mastermind On and Off the Football Field
Well-respected coach Bob Shaffer led his Truckee High School Wolverines to the state playoffs over the course of 18 years — winning an impressive nine state championships and fostering a generation of graduates. A celebration of life memorial service is planned for Saturday, May 6 at 1:30 p.m. (game time) at the THS Surprise Stadium.
Obituary: Tanya Canino Brought ‘Big-time Chops’ to Tahoe Journalism
“Tanya was a community advocate with a brilliant bullshit detector, and she’ll be sorely missed.”
Obituary: Remembering Mountain Man Bela G. Vadasz
Bela Vadasz is remembered by friend Dave Riggs.
Obituary: Remembering Willem George Constantin Parson
Bill Parson is remembered by his nephew, Ron Parson.
Obituary: Remembering Tahoe Cross Country Ski Leader Kevin Murnane
Tim Hauserman remembers Kevin Murnane, who ran the Tahoe Cross Country Ski Area.
Obituary: David B. Mogilefsky: Renaissance Man
Wishelle Banks remembers David B. Mogilefsky, former publisher of the North Tahoe-Truckee Week as a renaissance man.
Obituary: A Tribute to John Neary
November 7, 1947 – October 4, 2014 | In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Boys & Girls Club of North Lake Tahoe and the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe.
Obituary: A Tribute to Blake Beeman
July 6, 1958 – June 4, 2014 | A celebration of Blake’s life will be held in the Crown Room of North Tahoe’s Crystal Bay Club on August 2.