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Recent Obituaries in La Vista, NE

Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the La Vista, NE area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.

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Ronald K. Keyes

Ronald K. Keyes

Feb 4, 2022

Ron passed away surrounded by his loving family after a short illness. He was born in Evanston, WY to Kenneth and Bernice (Robertson) Keyes. After graduation he entered the US Air Force and served 24 years, retiring in 1994. Ron had assignments in seven states and two overseas assignments, Okinawa and Germany. Most of his time in Germany was spent...

Pamela Kay Cerny

Pamela Kay Cerny

Jan 26, 2022

Pamela Kay Cerny, of Ralston, Nebraska, was reunited with her husband, Thomas, in heaven on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at the age of 79 years. Pamela was preceded in death by her husband; parents Dr. Albert and Bonnie Nuss; sister Jean Cody She is survived by her loving sons Mike and Mark (Jennifer) Cerny; grandchildren Ryan and Tyler; brothers James...

Ronald Lloyd Hutter

Ronald Lloyd Hutter

Jan 24, 2022

Ronald Lloyd Hutter passed away at Lakeside Hospital on the afternoon of Monday, January 24, 2022, at the age of 82 years. He was preceded in death by brother Donald Hutter; sister Marlene O'Connor; and parents Beulah and Lloyd Hutter Ronald is survived by many loving family and friends Memorials suggested to Through the Bible, Salvation Army, or The Berean...

Thomas A. Frederick

Thomas A. Frederick

Jan 23, 2022

Thomas was preceded in death by his grandparents Jim and Pauline Harrington; grandfather Carl Frederick; grandmother Jane Roppolo and cousin Jean Brown. He is survived by his mother Betsy Harrington; father Thomas Frederick; brother Aaron Frederick; and many more family and friends. Memorials may be directed to the family.

Jerome "Jerry" F. Conway

Jerome "Jerry" F. Conway

Jan 21, 2022

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents Charles and Helen Conway; brothers Charles "Buddy" and Robert "Bob" Conway. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years Muriel L. Conway; children Karen (Travis) Roesler, Adam (Cari) Conway, Kendra (Jim) Quandt; grandchildren Cassie, Jackson, Colin, Kiley, Sierra, Kyanne, Evy, Truman, Hayden. In Lieu of flowers the family has directed...

Fred Joseph Vacanti

Fred Joseph Vacanti

Jan 20, 2022

Fred Joseph Vacanti passed away on the morning of Thursday, January 20, 2022 at the age of 70 years. Fred was preceded in death by loving son, Freddy Boy, parents, Fred J. and Angeline C. Vacanti, brother Sam Vacanti, and grandson Jordan Lincoln. He is survived by loving wife, Carol A. Vacanti; son, Christopher Vacanti; daughters, Tina and Destiny Lincoln;...

Robert E. Anderson

Robert E. Anderson

Jan 20, 2022

Robert was preceded in death by his parents William and Doris Anderson; brother William Anderson. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years Linda A. Anderson; Robert Jr. (Marisol) Anderson, Dena (Curt) Bridges; grandchildren Robert (Rachel) Anderson, Alex Anderson, Kristina Anderson and Edward Anderson, Sean Bridges, Bryan Bridges, Blake Bridges, Brady Bridges and Brandy Bridges;nephew Charlton (Ingrid) Vance....

Juanita Briseno

Juanita Briseno

Jan 19, 2022

Juanita Briseno, age 95, of Omaha, Nebraska passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at Josie Harper Hospice House in Omaha. Juanita was born May 6, 1926 in Grand Island, Nebraska; the daughter of Rosalio and Maria (Aguilera) Briseno. She graduated from Grand Island Senior High with the Class of 1945. She worked for Fairmont Creamery after graduation and...

Jacek J. Czarnecki

Jacek J. Czarnecki

Jan 18, 2022

Jacek was preceded in death by his loving wife Ewa A. Czarnecki and his son Rafel J. Czarnecki. He is survived by his granddaughter Leila Rose Rankin and his best furry companion Bartek. Jacek brought his family (wife Ewa and 2 1/2 year old son, Rafal) to the United States in 1983 to avoid living under the Communist regime in...

Richard E. Davis

Richard E. Davis

Jan 12, 2022

Richard E. Davis Colonel USAF Retired Richard (Rick) Davis was a kind and gentle man who loved God, his family and his country. He was born May 12, 1936 in Bartlesville, Oklahoma to Luther and Vera (Crum) Davis.He grew up in Oklahoma along with his older brother Don.While going to college he met and married his loving wife of 64...

Kenneth R. Vance

Kenneth R. Vance

Jan 10, 2022

Kenneth "Kenny" Ray Vance was born May 4, 1981 in Papillion, Nebraska to Julia Vance and Cyrus Kenneth Vance.He was raised in Papillion, Nebraska. Kenny attended and was a 1999 graduate ofPapilion-LaVista High School.He worked as a foreman for Midwest Fence and Guardrail in Ralston.He was a hard worker, took pride in his work, and was an expert in his...

David C. Hernandez

David C. Hernandez

Jan 8, 2022

David was preceded in death by his parents Francisco and Catherine Hernandez. He is survived by his children Veronica Hernandez, David (Dawn), Jr. Hernandez, Tera (Chad) Barber, Jessica Hernandez, Arthur (Jessi) Hernandez, Sonja Hernandez and Vanessa (Samantha) Martinez-Hernandez; 17 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Memorials may be directed to the family at this time.

Jolleen M. Domina

Jolleen M. Domina

Jan 7, 2022

Jolleen Marie Lanoue Domina, "Babe" to her parents, died Jan. 7, 2022, at her home in LaVista, Nebraska. She was born Aug. 3, 1956, in Marshall, Minnesota, the third of five children born to Earl and Rose Lanoue. She graduated Marshall High School and attended the University of Wisconsin - Stout. While her degree was in home economics, she spent...

Raymond Lee Churchich

Raymond Lee Churchich

Jan 6, 2022

Ray Lee Churchich, Sr. was the President and Founder of Churchich Restaurant Equipment. Ray died on Thursday, January 6, 2022 in Omaha at the age of 66 years. He was preceded in death by parents Mike and Ann; brother Michael; sister Mary Holliday Ray is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Debi; son Buddy; granddaughter Jerzie; brothers Lou,...

Andrew B Armstrong

Andrew B Armstrong

Jan 5, 2022

Andrew Brent Armstrong passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at the age of 51 years. Andrew was a generous and caring individual who loved his family, friends, sports, cooking BBQ and making people laugh. Andrew was preceded in death by his father Ed Armstrong; grandparents Howard and Rose Armstrong and Lucille Emmett. He...

Matthew L. Williamson

Matthew L. Williamson

Jan 5, 2022

Matthew Williamson, 35, of Omaha, Nebraska, formerly of Gillette, left us much too early to be with the Lord on the 5th of January 2022 due to complications from heart surgery the 10th of November 2021. Matthew was born in Columbus, Mississippi, on March 19, 1986, and lived, as an USAF dependent in Wittering, England, Rapid City, South Dakota, Mountain...

Shirley June Miles

Shirley June Miles

Jan 4, 2022

Shirley June Bluhm Miles born September 3, 1926 in Benedict, NE to Alwina and Walter Bluhm, died on January 4, 2022 in Lincoln, NE. Graduating from Ulysses High School in 1944, she left home for "the city," where she enrolled in the Army Cadet nursing program at Clarkson Nursing School. She worked as an RN for over 35 years with...

Peter V. Sakalauskas

Peter V. Sakalauskas

Jan 2, 2022

Arrangements pending at this time

Phyllis Jean Anderson

Phyllis Jean Anderson

Jan 2, 2022

Phyllis was born at her grandparents' home in Bedford, Iowa, and raised on the family dairy farm near Iowa School for the Deaf. She was very proud of her Danish and Scottish heritage. Preceded in death by parents Henry and Jean Molgaard; brothers Harry "Red" Molgaard and wife, Louie Molgaard and wife; very dear son-in-law Jeff Cook; and special cousin...

Carl E. Rhodes

Carl E. Rhodes

Jan 2, 2022

Carl was preceded in death by his loving wife Dorothy R. Rhodes. He is survived by his children Mary Lyn, Alice Leslie, Theresa Jean, Peggy Raye and Anthony Rudolph; 7 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; brother Malcolm Rhodes; and family and friends. Carl served 28 years in then United States Air Force and was aveteran of theVietnam...

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