Obituaries

Scottsbluff Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Scottsbluff, Nebraska area

Donald Richard Kelso

Donald Richard Kelso

Feb 14, 2024

Donald Richard Kelso, 88, of Bridgeport, Nebraska, died Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. Cremation has taken place in accordance with his wishes and inurnment will be held at a later date in Sutherland, Nebraska. Online condolences may be expressed by visiting Don’s obituary page viewable at www.reverencefuneralparlor.com.

 

Don was born August 10, 1935, in...

Raymond "Ray" Murdock

Raymond "Ray" Murdock

Feb 9, 2024

Raymond “Ray” Murdock, 86, of Scottsbluff, passed away peacefully on Friday, Feb. 9, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family. 

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m., Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Scottsbluff with Father Rayappa Konka as celebrant. Cremation will follow the service. Visitation will be on Thursday, Feb. 22,...

Toni Lee Desjardin

Toni Lee Desjardin

Feb 5, 2024

It was on Monday, February 5, 2024, that we lost an amazing mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt, when Toni Lee Desjardin age 69 died unexpectedly after complications from a heart attack at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. Cremation has taken place in accordance with her wishes and a memorial service will be held at a later date in...

Edwarda L. Martinez

Edwarda L. Martinez

Jan 31, 2024

Edwarda L. Martinez, 91, of Scottsbluff, Nebraska, passed away Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at her home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, February 9, 2024, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Scottsbluff with Fr. Joseph Thambi as celebrant. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery near Scottsbluff. Visitation will be held...

Della Mae Ozuna

Della Mae Ozuna

Jan 28, 2024

Della Mae Ozuna, 67, of Bayard, Nebraska, made her journey to the Spirit World on January 28, 2024, at her home in Bayard, Nebraska. A viewing will be held from 2-4 p.m., Friday, February 2, 2024, at Reverence Funeral Parlor in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. Cremation will follow in accordance with Della’s wishes.  The viewing will be live-streamed and recorded to Della’s...

Lawrence "Nico" Munoz

Lawrence "Nico" Munoz

Jan 24, 2024

Lawrence “Nico” Munoz, 51, of Scottsbluff, Nebraska, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home and surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, following a short battle with liver cancer. A celebration of his life will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, January 29, 2024, at the VFW building in Gering, Nebraska with Pastor Cliff Transmeier...

Benjamin "Ben" Castinado Jr.

Benjamin "Ben" Castinado Jr.

Jan 23, 2024

Benjamin “Ben” Castinado Jr., formerly of Scottsbluff, passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at his home in Reno, Nevada at the age of 87.  

Ben was born March 2, 1936, to Benjamin and Otila Castinado. Raised in Scottsbluff, Ben received his education in the Scottsbluff School system, graduating from Scottsbluff Senior High School in 1955. Ben met his high school...

Donna Louise Diers

Donna Louise Diers

Jan 19, 2024

Donna Louise Diers, 75, of Gering, Nebraska passed away Friday January 19, 2024, at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. No formal services will be held, but a small family gathering will take place at a later date. Cremation has taken place in accordance with her wishes. Condolences may be mailed to Greg Diers, PO Box 21106, Cheyenne WY...

Margaret "Margy" Ann Schafer

Margaret "Margy" Ann Schafer

Jan 11, 2024

Margaret “Margy” A. Schafer of Gering, Nebraska, was accepted into the arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 11, 2024, after a long illness of Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. She was living at Heritage Estates at the time of her passing. A Celebration of Life will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, July 19, 2024, at Reverence Funeral Parlor, 2002 Char Ave., Scottsbluff, Nebraska....

Gerald LeRoy Zitterkopf

Gerald LeRoy Zitterkopf

Jan 9, 2024

Gerald Zitterkopf, 64, of Scottsbluff, Nebraska, died Tuesday, January 9, 2024, in the comfort of his home with his daughters at his side. Cremation has taken place in accordance with his wishes and no services are planned at this time. Online condolences may be expressed by visiting Gerald’s obituary page viewable at www.reverencefuneralparlor.com.

Gerald was born in Grass Valley, California...

William J. Schultz Jr.

William J. Schultz Jr.

Jan 9, 2024

William J. Schultz Jr., 82, of Morrill, Nebraska, passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, in the comfort of his home near Morrill. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at Reverence Funeral Parlor in Scottsbluff with Fr. Mike McDonald as Celebrant. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery near Morrill. A Rosary will...

Austin James Descharme

Austin James Descharme

Jan 3, 2024

Austin James Descharme, 29, of Scottsbluff, Nebraska, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, in Mitchell, Nebraska.  A memorial service will be held at 10:00 am, Friday, January 12, 2024, at Reverence Funeral Parlor in Scottsbluff with Pastor Jon Simpson officiating. Inurnment will follow at Mitchell City Cemetery in Mitchell, Nebraska.  Cremation has taken place.  Memorials may be made...

Edward Orozco

Edward Orozco

Dec 27, 2023

Edward Orozco, 68, of Gering, Nebraska, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at his home after his wife, JoAnn, kissed him and told him she loved him. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday, January 4, 2024, at Reverence Funeral Parlor in Scottsbluff, Nebraska with Pastor Randy Brotzman officiating. Cremation has taken place in accordance...

Marion "Micki" S. Applegate

Marion "Micki" S. Applegate

Dec 23, 2023

Marion "Micki" Sue Applegate, 68, of Scottsbluff, Nebraska, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on Saturday, December 23, 2023, in the comfort of her home. A celebration of her life will be held from noon to 4 p.m., Sunday, January 14, 2024 at the Robidoux RV Park Building located at 5855 Five Rocks Road in Gering, Nebraska. Cremation...

Stan Slater

Stan Slater

Dec 18, 2023

Stanley Ray Slater, 95, of Scottsbluff, Neb., passed away Monday, December 18, 2023, at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff.  A joint memorial service for Stan and his wife, Bunni, who preceded him in death just four days prior, will be held at a later date. Cremation has taken place in accordance with his wishes.  Online condolences may be expressed...

Bunni Slater

Bunni Slater

Dec 14, 2023

Bernice “Bunni” Rose Slater, beloved owner of The Cat’s Meow, 88, of Scottsbluff, Nebraska, passed away Thursday, December 14, 2023, in Scottsbluff. A memorial service will be held at a later date and cremation has taken place in accordance with her wishes. Online condolences may be expressed by visiting Bunni’s obituary page viewable at www.reverencefuneralparlor.com.

Bunni was born September 7,...

Julian E. Cervantes

Julian E. Cervantes

Dec 9, 2023

Julian E. Cervantes, 68, of Hemingford, Nebraska, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at his home. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, December 29, 2023, at Reverence Funeral Parlor in Scottsbluff, Nebraska with Fr. Mike McDonald as celebrant. Inurnment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery near Scottsbluff. The Nebraska Army National Guard and...

Maria Del Refugio Sandoval Mendez

Maria Del Refugio Sandoval Mendez

Dec 9, 2023

Maria Del Refugio Sandoval Mendez, 70, of Scottsbluff, Nebraska, passed away Saturday, December 9, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loving family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m., December 18, 2023, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Scottsbluff with Fr. Joseph Thambi as celebrant. The Rosary will be recited beginning at 10:30...

Gene D. Hascall

Gene D. Hascall

Dec 7, 2023

Gene Hascall, 90, of Torrington, Wyoming, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2023, at Community Hospital in Torrington, following a brief illness.  Cremation has taken place in accordance with his wishes. He will be laid to rest at a later date. Memorials may be made in care of the family. Online condolences may be expressed by visiting Gene’s obituary page viewable...

Jonathan T. Butterfield

Jonathan T. Butterfield

Dec 5, 2023

Jonathan T. Butterfield, 42, of Scottsbluff, Nebraska, died unexpectedly, Tuesday, December 5, 2023. A memorial service will be held at a later date and cremation has taken place. Memorials may be made in care of his wife, Candace, to cover expenses. Online condolences may be made by visiting Jonathan’s obituary page viewable at www.reverencefuneralparlor.com.

Jonathan was born November 12, 1981,...