For The Good of The Order
Prayer Intentions & Notices

Prayers are needed for our Brothers & Sisters whom are Sick,
or have been called Home.

Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you...

Below are notices of sick and deceased, Please keep these Brothers & Sisters in your Prayers.
To post a Notice, Please e-mail State Admin. Asst. Pat Sullivan.

Received 5/06/08
Prayer Intentions Update for Dr. Raymond Ritch,
GK, Our Lady of the Desert Council 12877

Brother Knights and Ladies,   A short update on my status.  I have been disqualified from heart surgery due to the strokes I have had and the pulmonary hypertension.  The surgeon wants to rule out any other possible alternatives first, including a new medicine regimen.  In the meantime, I am on very limited activity.  Anything seems to cause problems.   Thank you each for your prayers and intentions.  Without your support, I feel that I would not have made it this far.  

In service and solidarity with our priests,  

Raymond W. Ritch, Ph.D.
Grand Knight Our Lady of the Desert Council 12877
Immaculate Conception Parish, Sparks

Received 5/06/08
Passing of Corydon O'Bryne  

Brother Corydon O'Bryne of Sierra Madre Council #4781 in Carson City, lost a well fought battle over the weekend and is now with our Lord and Savior.

Prayers for his wife Laurie and the rest of their family are appreciated.  

God bless,  

Todd Cabral
Field Agent #14232
Knights of Columbus
(775)842-8722
"Bringing Father McGivney's promise to all Brother Knights"

Received 5/05/08
Prayers requested for Grand Knight Ray Ritch

The members of Lady of the Desert Council #12877 in Sparks are asking for prayers for Grand Knight, Dr. Ray Ritch. GK Ritch will be going in for heart surgery this week.

Please keep him in your prayers  

Ray Matoza, FS 12877

Received 5/05/08
Prayers are needed for Tony Perrella.
Forwarded by Marv J. Harris MFD on 5/1/08.

FM Tony Perrella has a tumor on his leg about the size of a baseball, do not know as yet if it is Malignant, a biopsy is being scheduled. There is also a spot on his left lung and it is not known if this is part of the problem with his leg.   Needless to say this is serious and worrisome. Keep him in your prayer chain for a quick and complete recovery once it is diagnosed.

Best wishes can be sent to:
Anthony Perrella
22 Cascade Lake St. Las Vegas NV 89148

  Vicente Pacis

Received 4/28/08
Thank you for the prayers/ Richard Rumbold    

Brother and Sir Knight Richard Rumbold, a member of St. Francis of Assisi Council 13456 in Henderson, would like to express his thanks for all your prayers and charitable actions during his recent hospitalization.  Brother Richard is home from the hospital and feels fine.  Thank you all.

Allan Korejwo, GK

Received 4/27/08
Prayers requested for Jim Munro

Brother Knights and Ladies,   Please pray for Jim Munro of Council 12543 in Las Vegas.  He will have surgery on Monday April 28th for a STINT.   Thank you.

Bernie King, G K, Holy Apostles Council

Received 4/27/08
Passing of Henry West    

Brother Knights and Ladies,   It is with a sad heart I report the passing of Sir Knight and Brother Henry West on Saturday afternoon, the 26th day of April.  

Brother Henry has been a Knight for 42 years, a Honorary Life Member of Our Lady of the Valley Council #10780 in Pahrump, and member of Fourth Degree; Fr. Joseph Bochenski Assembly #2532. Sir Knight Henry West was the Honoree for the recent Fourth Degree Exemplification held in Pahrump on April 19, 2008. He will be missed. 

There is no funeral info at this time.  

Please keep Sir Knight and Brother Henry West in your prayers, for the repose of his soul. Thank you.

Bob Gilles, Faithful Navigator, Fr. Joseph Bochenski Assembly #2532

Received 4/26/08
PRAYERS REQUESTED FOR MARGARITA INIQUEZ    

I would like you to remember in your prayers my beautiful mother, Margarita Iniquez.  She passed away in her sleep at about 3 a.m. this morning in Chicago. She was 103 years old.   Irene and I will be leaving for Chicago April 28 to be with family.   Thank you.

MACEDONIO “CURLY” INIQUEZ, PSD
NEVADA FR. McGIVNEY CHAIRMAN

Received 4/24/08
Prayer request for Anthony Reyes

Brother Knights and Ladies,   The Members of Prince of Peace Council 9899 in Las Vegas, request your prayers for the speedy recovery of Brother Anthony Reyes.  Brother Anthony was admitted to UMC Hospital in Las Vegas, and is recovering from an operation and a stroke.

Please keep Anthony and Ester in your prayers.

Robert L. Henson, Sr.
Deputy Grand Knight

Received 4/24/08
Prayers Requested for Richard Rumbold

Members of St. Francis of Assisi Council 13456 in Henderson, request your prayers for the speedy recovery of Sir Knight and Brother Richard Rumbold, our Charter Financial Secretary. Richard was admitted to St. Rose Siena Hospital in Henderson this morning after suffering a heart attack. Richard will stay in the hospital at least overnight and will probably go through additional evaluation tomorrow.  

Please keep Richard and Eleanor in your prayers.

Allan Korejwo, GK

Received 4/24/08
Prayers requested for Ken Free, FM  

Brother Knights and Ladies,   I am asking for prayers for Sir Knight and Brother Ken Free, FM and former FS of Council 5693 in Las Vegas. Brother Ken is recovering from a minor stroke and is in the hospital. His son says he seems to be doing well and should be released to go home tomorrow.

Please keep Sir Knight and Brother Ken Free, FM in prayers for a fast and full recovery. Thank you.

Dave Ryan, State Warden
Nevada State Council

Received 4/21/08
Passing of Brother Paul Nelson's mother

Br. Knights,   Please pray for the repose of Br. Paul Nelson's mother, who passed away this past Thursday.  Her funeral services are scheduled for Monday, 21 April in Fallon.   

Please also pray for Br. Paul and his family, as well as the rest of the Nelson family.

Jim Shurtliff
Financial Secretary
Fallon Council 4828

Received 4/18/08
Passing of Brother Bill Graham

Brother Knights and Ladies,
 
On April 13, 2008, Brother Bill Graham, a Third Degree member of Rosary Council 3741 in Henderson, went on to his heavenly reward.   A Memorial Mass for Brother Bill will be celebrated by Father Ron Zanoni, a Brother Knight and Fourth Degree Knight, on Saturday April 19, 2008, beginning at 11:30 A.M., in St. Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic Church, 204 South Boulder Highway, in Henderson.   Please keep Brother Bill's wife, Margaret, and the Graham family in your prayers during their time of loss. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

Fraternally,
Robert Camilleri
Grand Knight
Rosary Council 3741

Received 4/16/08
Thank you for your prayers for Vincent Hattrup & Herb Shurtliff

Br. Knights,     I want to thank everyone for their prayers during my father-in-law Vincent Hattrup's recent illness and since his passing on 8 April.  I just got back from his funeral in Idaho on Tuesday evening.  It was a very nice service and it was also very well attended by family, friends, neighbors, and local residents.  Besides my mother-in-law, all nine of their children (and their spouses), all but two of their 27 grandchildren, and one of their two great-grandchildren were present for the services, as were Vince's brother and both of his sisters, and several brother- and sister-in-laws, nieces, nephews, etc.

As well, I want to thank you all for praying for my father Herb Shurtliff, during his recent chest pain scare.  He ended up having a minor operation to clean out some blood clots that had accumulated in the junction of a heart bypass that he had in 1981, then they put in a stint to hold the vein open and prevent it from doing it again.  He was released from the hospital last Thursday morning and was allowed to return to work this Tuesday (he is a barber).

Thanks again for your prayers!

Jim Shurtliff (and Monica and family)
Financial Secretary Fallon Council 4828

Received 4/14/08
Update for PSD Frank Holzauer

Worthy Brothers,   I've just gotten off the phone with PSD and SK Frank Holzauer, and he is doing very well.  He told me that what caused the bleeding is something that can happen to men after the age of 50, and his Doctor told him that in most cases the source of the bleeding will heal itself, which is apparently why they couldn't find the source with him.

Bro. Frank is back to normal activity, to whatever he can tolerate.  He appreciates the prayers and concern, and he'll be golfing as soon as he can get to his clubs.

I think Bro. Frank is as our living proof of the power of prayer, as he's had a bit of a rough year medically, but keeps coming back strong as ever.

Vivat Jesus,   Tony Stephenson PGK, District 4 Deputy

Received 4/13/08
Prayers for PSD and SK Frank Holzhauer/& Update

Brother Knights,   Please include PSD Frank Holzhauer  in your prayers

PSD and Brother Frank Holzhauer is in the hospital again, this time with internal bleeding.  He has been there since early Wednesday morning, and the Doctors have yet to find the source of the bleeding.

This is the only information I have at this time, and as I receive more updates I will pass them along. In the meantime, we are requesting your prayers for Brother Frank and his wife Carol, as well as the rest of his family.
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Update on Bro. Frank Holzhauer

I've been informed that Bro. Frank is in Room 246 at Carson Tahoe Medical Center.  The Doctors were able to stop the bleeding, tests that were run didn't uncover the cause, and he might be home Sunday.   If anything changes I'll pass it on when I get it.

Tony Stephenson PGK, District 4 Deputy

Received 4/08/08
Prayers request for Herb Shurtliff

Br. Knights,   When it rains, it pours . . . On top of my father-in-law passing away this morning, I just received a call from my sister to let me know that my dad, Herb Shurtliff, was admitted to the hospital in Idaho Falls, ID tonight, due to chest pains.  The blood test that checks for a heart attack is back and were negative, so they will be conducting a stress-thallium test tomorrow morning.  Please keep him in your prayers.  

Jim Shurtliff
Financial Secretary
Fallon Council 4828

Received 4/08/08
Prayer for the Repose of the Soul of Br. Vincent Hattrup

Br. Knights,   Please pray for the repose of the soul of my father-in-law, Br. Vincent Hattrup, who passed away this morning.  Vince was a Past Grand Knight and Honorary Life Member of Council 1389 in Cottonwood, ID.  He would have turned 85 this Friday.  He will be greatly missed by our family, by his friends, and by the community of Cottonwood.  Also, please pray for my mother-in-law, Mary Lou,  for my immediate family, and for the rest of the Hattrup family.

Jim Shurtliff
Financial Secretary
Fallon Council 4828

Received 4/07/08
Prayers requested for Br. Vincent Hattrup

Br. Knights,   Please pray for my father-in-law, Br. Vincent Hattrup, who is a PGK and Honorary Life member of Council 1389 in Cottonwood, ID.  Vince was admitted to the hospital on Friday evening with pneumonia in both lungs, and the situation was quite serious.  Although he is somewhat improved as of Saturday, he is still not out of the woods.  His white blood cell count is low and he is also having congestive heart problems and problems with his liver.  Vince will be 85 on Friday, so his age is also a factor.

Please pray for him and also for my mother-in-law and the rest of our family.

Vivat Jesus,

Jim Shurtliff
Financial Secretary
Fallon Council 4828

Received 4/03/08
Prayers requested for Walter Callen

Brother Knights and Ladies,   The members of St. Francis of Assisi Council #13456 in Henderson, are asking for prayers for Walter Callen, who passed onto his eternal reward earlier today. Walter is the father of Brother Knight Steve Callen, and was a member of the Knights of Columbus while in California.  Steve said he was a Lifetime member, but didn't transfer after moving to Las Vegas.

Please keep Walter in your prayers for the repose of his soul, and the Callen family during their time of distress and heart felt sorrow.

Thank you,   Rob Zaliwski, Public Relations Council #13456

Received 4/03/08
Funeral Services for Reverend James Swenson    

Here is the funeral information for Rev. Swenson.

It will all be held at St. Bridget's, 220 North 14th Street, Las Vegas, NV  89011

Monday, April 7
    5 pm -- Rite of Reception of Deceased
    6 pm -- Vigil -- Vespers will be celebrated (bring breviary if have one)
    All night visitation at St. Bridget's    

Tuesday, April 8
    10 am -- Funeral Mass
    Burial to follow    

This is the details I have received.

Father Steve Hoffer

Received 4/02/08
Passing of Reverend James Swenson

Brother Knights and Ladies, It is with sadness that I forward the news of the passing of Reverend James Swenson, who passed on to his eternal reward earlier this evening (4/02/2008.)   Ruben Hermogino, Grand Knight of San Lorenzo Ruiz Council 13392 in Las Vegas called me tonight with this sad news and requests prayers for Fr. Swenson for the repose of his soul. There are no other details to report at this time. We will keep everyone inform by email when funeral services are arranged.

Fr. Swenson will be missed especially by the parish community of St. Bridget's in Las Vegas. When Fr. Swenson arrived at St. Bridget's in 1985, he was actually sent by the then-bishop to shut it down within six months because it had so few parishioners and was so financially strapped. The second oldest parish in Las Vegas, established in 1945, appeared set to become a footnote in the history of Las Vegas two decades ago. When Fr. Swenson surveyed the inner city area and talked with devoted church members, however, he became convinced that the neighborhood, already in decline, needed the church. Instead of shuttering the church, Fr. Swenson remodeled a former apartment nearby and opened a chapel for perpetual adoration.

Fr. Swenson will be remembered for his devotion to GOD and his community and the need for a place for prayer. As well, Fr. Swenson will be remembered for his commitment to building a new Church Building, the Dedication mass was celebrated by Bishop Pepe on February 3rd 2008.

The more parishioners learned about Fr. Swenson's life, the more they understood why he wouldn't let St. Bridget's die.

Born in Kansas City, he was raised by nuns in a Catholic orphanage. After serving in the Army during the occupation of Japan, he finished high school and college in San Francisco. He worked as an accountant for the city of San Francisco before entering a seminary at the age of 40. He wasn't ordained until he was 45. He served at parishes in Reno, rural Nevada, and locally at St. Anne's and Our Lady of Las Vegas prior to taking over at St. Bridget's.

Please Keep Reverend James Swenson in your prayers.

Thank you,

Paul Dendary, State Deputy

Received 3/30/08
Passing of Lewis E. Sullivan    

Br. Knights,   Fallon Council 4828 has been informed that one of our former Brother Knights, Br. Lewis E. Sullivan, passed away on Saturday, 29 March.  Br. Lew was initiated into the Order through Council 4828 in November, 1991 and completed his 2nd and 3rd Degrees in March of 1992.  He was an active member of Council 4828 until the October, 2007, when he  transferred to Council 13765 in Chico, CA.  No funeral service information is available at this time.

Please pray for the repose of Br. Lew's soul and also for his family.  

Jim Shurtliff
Financial Secretary
Fallon Council 4828

Received 3/30/08
Prayers requested for Rosalie Wolff    

Brothers,   Your prayers are requested for Rosalie Wolff, wife of Brother Henry Wolff of St. Francis of Assisi Council 13456 in Henderson. Rosalie is currently in St. Rose Siena Hospital in Henderson with a serious, undiagnosed illness. She is undergoing a series of complicated tests and can receive no visitors.   Please keep Hank and Rosalie in your prayers.   Thank you.    

Allan Korejwo, GK

Received 3/18/08
Prayers requested for Bill Grant    

Dear Brothers:   Our Brother Bill Grant of Council 10442 in Las Vegas, has been diagnosed with esophageal cancer. He will have the tumor removed, but the prognosis is not good.   As with many other cancers. Prayers to St. Peregrine are much appriciated. Bill has been a Knight since 1994 and has devoted much time to our pancake breakfasts and other affairs. Please keep him in your prayers. As Follows:

Prayer to Saint Peregrine 
O great St. Peregrine, you have been called "The Mighty," "The Wonder-Worker," because of the numerous miracles which you have obtained from God for those who have had recourse to you.   For so many years you bore in your own flesh this cancerous disease that destroys the very fibre of our being, and who had recourse to the source of all grace when the power of man could do no more. You were favoured with the vision of Jesus coming down from His Cross to heal your affliction. Ask of God and Our Lady, the cure of the sick whom we entrust to you. (Pause here and silently recall the names of the sick for whom you are praying)
Especially William J. Grant Jr.
Aided in this way by your powerful intercession, we shall sing to God, now and for all eternity, a song of gratitude for His great goodness and mercy.     Amen.

John Privitera, F.S. Council 10442 Las Vegas, NV.

Received 3/18/08
Services for passing of Sir Knight, Brother Lewis A. Roberts Jr.

Holy Apostles Council #12543 will bids a Final Farewell to Sir Knight, Brother Lewis A. Roberts Jr.   Brother Roberts was a Fourth Degree Knight. He was the District Deputy and a Past Grand Knight, and in the Knights of Peter Claver.

VIEWING:  Tuesday, March 18, 2008 from 4 PM to 7 PM The Wake will at the Palm Mortuary located at 6701 North Jones Blvd., Las Vegas, NV.
FUNERAL MASS: Wednesday, March 19, 2008, at 11:00AM at St. James The Apostle, on Martin Luther King Blvd., Las Vegas, NV.
NOTE: There will not be a procession to the cemetery following the Mass.

As per Mr. Robert's and the Family's request:
The Knights of Peter Claver have been asked to serve as pallbearers.
The Knights of Columbus Color Guard of the Fourth Degree are requested to be present as a ceremonial salute.  All Knights are requested to wear their tux or dress suit.
Mrs. Ardella Roberts has asked the U.S. Air Force to provide full Military Honors at the funeral.

God Bless,   Bernie King, Grand Knight, Holy Apostles Council #12543

Received 3/11/08
Prayers Requested for Wayne Bieniasz, IPSD

Brother Knights and Ladies,   The Sir Knights of the Rev. Van Skee Assembly 2164 in Las Vegas are asking for prayers for our Faithful Navigator and Immediate Past State Deputy Wayne Bieniasz, who has been ill with respiratory problems since early February that has resulted in Pneumonia. He has been on three separate rounds with antibiotics and none of them have yet to work.   Please keep Sir Knight Wayne Bieniasz, IPSD & FN in your prayers for a speedy recovery back to health, and his wife Joyce during this distressful time for them.

On be half of the Rev. Van Skee Assembly 2164,   Patrick Sullivan, PFN Trustee, Commander

Received 3/05/08
Prayers requested for the repose Homer G. Van Dyke's soul

Brother Knights and Ladies,   It saddens me to report the passing of Sir Knight and Brother Homer G. Van Dyke.  He was a member of Holy Family Council 7708 and the Rev. Van Skee Assembly 2164 in Las Vegas.  He is survived by 3 daughters; Nancy, Teresa, Eldora and 2 sons; David & Dierk.

Please keep in your prayers Brother Homer for the repose of his soul, and his family during their time of sorrow.

Vivat Jesus,  

Patrick Sullivan, SAA, State Council
PFN, Commander, Assembly 2164

Received 3/04/08
Prayers requested for George Muscato for the ropose of his soul

Brother Knights and Ladies,   Brother and Sir Knight George Muscato, of Sacred Heart Council 1340 in Ely, was called home last night at the age of 95.  An active Brother to the last.  He will be missed.    Please remember him and his family in your prayers.  Service arrangements are pending.

Harry Rhea
PGK 1340

Received 2/27/08
Prayers requested for Ali Petersen

Dear Knights and Ladies,  

Please keep Ginny Moore and her Family in your prayers.  Her sister-in-law Ali Petersen is diagnosed with a terminal untreatable cancer and only a short time to live.   I ask for prayers that her final days be as painless as possible, and that she be taken in peace.

Thank you,

Maria Henson, President
Council 9899 Ladies Auxiliary

Received 2/25/08
Prayers requested for Alberta Guyet

Brother Knights and Ladies,   Prayers are requested for Alberta Guyet, wife of Brother and Sir Knight Al Guyet of St. Francis of Assisi Council in Henderson. Bert is going through a complicated set of tests and evaluations, and could use your prayers for a successful outcome.  Al and Bert appreciate your prayers and concern.

Thank you,   Allan Korejwo, GK

Received 2/25/08
Prayers requested for Ester Cardarelli

Paryers are requested for Ester Cardarelli, wife of Brother Louis Cardarelli of Council 4781 in Carson City.  She is in the Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center with an unidentified infection and heart problems.  Please also pray for Brother Louis as well.  He is suffering from a number of ailments and also the stress of Ester's illness.

Vivat Jesus,  

Rick Fambrini
State Membership Director
Nevada State Council

Received 2/25/08
Prayers requested for Nancy Knutowski, sister-in-law of Jackie Katrosits

I am asking for prayers for brother and his family.  Last week, my Nancy Knutowski was diagnosed with a terminal, untreatable cancer.   I ask for prayers that her last weeks be as painless as possible and that her family stay strong in faith.

Thank you,  
Jackie Katrosits, Treasurer
Nevada State Ladies Auxiliary

Received 2/23/08
Funeral Services for Sir Knight Tom Ward PFN

Fellow Sir Knights,  Worthy Brothers and Ladies,  
Worthy Sir Knight Thomas John Ward, Past Faithful Navigator of Fr. Joseph O'Callahan, SJ Assembly 2820 in Las Vegas, has gone home to be with the Holy Father. Tom passed away while on his way  to surgery, approx. 6:00pm at Desert Springs Hospital on Wednesday (2/20/2008.)

Funeral Services are as follows:
Visitation- Wed. Feb. 27th, 2:00pm till 8:00pm at Palm Mortuary Jones & Oakey (1600 S Jones Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89146, Tel: 702-464-8420)
Rosary- Wed. Feb. 27th, 6:00pm at Palm Mortuary Jones & Oakey.
Funeral Mass- Thur. Feb. 28th, 10:00am at St. Joseph Husband of Mary Roman Catholic Church, 7260 W. Sahara Ave., with lunch to follow.
Committal- Fri. Feb. 29th, 12:00pm at Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery.

I would ask All worthy Sir Knights and Brother Knights to keep Tom in your prayers for the repose of his soul, and to help and offer Prayers and support for his wife Edie and their Family.

Yours in Christ,

Sir Knight Ray Foster, PGK
State Church Director

Received 2/23/08
Prayers Requested for Rudy Vasquez

Brother Knights and Ladies,   The Brother Knights of Pope John XXIII Council 5448 in North Las Vegas, are asking for prayers for Brother Rudy Vasquez.  He suffered a heart attack on Tues. Feb 20th.  According to his wife Josie, he is presently resting easy .  He is in Room 1402, at UMC, in Las Vegas.

Please keep Brother Rudy in your prayers, his wife Josie and the Vasquez family. Thank you.

Lou Pardy, PGK  5448

Received 2/20/08
Passing of Sir Knight Tom Ward, PFN

Worthy Brothers, Sir Knights, and Ladies,
Worthy Sir Knight Tom Ward, Past Faithful Navigator of Fr. Joseph O'Callahan, SJ Assembly 2820 in Las Vegas, has gone home to be with the Holy Father. Tom passed away while on his way  to surgery, approx. 6:00pm at Desert Springs Hospital this evening, 2 /20/2008.  

I would ask All worthy Sir Knights and Brother Knights to help and offer Prayers and support for his wife Edie and their Family.   Funeral arrangements will be posted at a later date.  

Yours in Christ,  

Sir Knight Ray Foster, PGK
State Church Director

Received 2/10/08
Update: Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Anna Rebol

Br. Knights,   Please note the following Rosary and funeral information for Mrs. Anna Rebol.

The Rosary will be held at the Smith Family Funeral Home in Fallon at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, 10 February.

Her Funeral Mass will be held at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Fallon on Monday, 11 February, at 10:30 a.m.

Council 4828 requests your prayers for the repose of the soul of Mrs. Anna Rebol, who passed away in her sleep on Friday (2/01/2008.)  Anna was the widow of Br. John Rebol of Council 4828, who passed away several years ago.  Anna was also the great aunt of Br. Lowell Black's wife, Sherry.  Anna will certainly be missed.  Please pray for her and for the Rebol and Black families.      

Jim Shurtliff, Financial Secretary, Fallon Council 4828

Received 2/08/08
Prayers requested for Ann Privitera    

Brother Knights and Ladies,   Prayers are requested for Ann Privitera, the mother of Brother John Privitera, Financial Secretary, of St. Joseph, H.O.M. council 10442 in Las Vegas.  Ann was called home to be with Our Lord on 2/8/08, after a long battle with cancer.  

Please keep Ann in your prayers, for the repose of her soul, and John and the Privitera family during this time of grieving over the loss of a beloved family member.     Thank you.

Received 2/07/08
Prayers requested for James Munro

Prayers are requested for Brother James Munro, Financial Secretary, of Holy Apostles Council #12543 in Las Vegas. Brother Munro will undergo a hernia operation on Friday 8 Feb 08. Operation will be risky due to other health problems, pray for a successful operation with no complications.

Fraternally,   Ray Gardea DD#5

Received 2/06/08
Prayer request for Angelo Trumbich for the repose of his soul

Brother Knights and Ladies,   It is with sadness that I forward the news of the passing of Sir Knight & Brother Angelo Trumbich.  Brother Angelo was 93 years young, a member of St. Viator Council 8282, and a Fourth Degree member of The Rev. Van Skee Assembly 2164, both in Las Vegas.

Visitation will be on Thursday, Feb. 7th at Palm Mortuary, 7600 South Eastern Ave., LV, from 2:00pm till 7:00pm (Visitation Only, Rosary will be during Funeral Service at St. Viator's 02/08/2008.)

Funeral Service will be on Friday, Feb. 8th at St. Viator's 2461 E. Flamingo Rd., LV, at 1:30pm.

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Brother Angelo, and for his wife Dorothy and their family during this time of grieving over the loss of a beloved family member.

His family has requested the presence of the Color Corps for the Funeral Service at St. Viator on Friday. (Color Corps members, show-up time is 1:00pm.)     Thank you.

Fraternally,
Wayne Bieniasz, IPSD
Faithful Navigator

Received 2/05/08
Prayer Request for Sir Knight Tom Ward

Brother Knights and Ladies,   I request that our Brother Knights pray for the recovery of Sir Knight Tom Ward of The Father Joseph O'Callahan S.J. Assembly 2820 in Las Vegas.  Tom has pneumonea, kidney problems and other concerns. He is in need of our prayers.       Thank you.

John and Mary Jane Galvin
Pro-Life Couple South

Received 2/05/08
Prayers requested for the repose of the soul of Robert Bachtel

Brother Robert Bachtel past away on Thursday, Jan. 31, he is a past Grand Knight of Council 5448 in North Las Vegas and later transferred to Mother Seton Council 11029 in Las Vegas, and also a Fourth Degree member of the Rev. Van Skee Assembly in Las Vegas.  

His funeral will be Friday morning, February 8, at 10:30 am at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 1811 Pueblo Vista Drive. - Las Vegas, NV.   (See Obituary Below.)

Please keep Brother Robert Bachtel in your prayers for the repose of his soul.

Fraternally,   Svend Hammering, P S D

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ROBERT BACHTEL Robert Lewis Bachtel, 59, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, Jan. 31, 2008. He was born Oct. 23, 1948, in Canton, Ohio, and had resided in Las Vegas for the past 34 years. Robert served in the military, then in 1973, moved to Las Vegas with his wife and three daughters. He worked at the Nevada Test Site and the Clark County School District. His passion in life was his wife and family. His family will forever treasure the memories he created for us. We will miss you and always Love you. Robert is survived by his wife, of 40 years, Sally; his daughter, Robin Stark (husband, Steve), and children, Shaari, Stephanie (great-grandson, Aiden) and Brendarose; his daughter, Madonna Bachtel-Hernandez (husband, Cleo), and children, Juan Pena, Katarina Pena, Steffan Hernandez and Taylor Hernandez; and his daughter, Brendalynn DeVore (husband, David), and child, Skylar Rose. Robert had eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild. A service will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 8, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 1811 Pueblo Vista Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89128.

Received 2/02/08
Prayers for the Repose of the Soul of Anna Rebol

Br. Knights,   Council 4828 requests your prayers for the repose of the soul of Mrs. Anna Rebol, who passed away in her sleep Friday night.  Anna was the widow of Br. John Rebol of Council 4828, who passed away several years ago.  Anna was also the great aunt of Br. Lowell Black's wife, Sherry.  Anna will certainly be missed.

Please pray her and for the Rebol and Black families.

Funeral arrangements have tentatively been scheduled for Monday, 11 February.

Jim Shurtliff
Financial Secretary
Fallon Council 4828

Received 1/31/08
Prayer Request for the Mother-in-Law of Bill  Buttel

Prayers are requested for the Mother-in-Law of  Bill  Buttel (Chancellor of St Joseph Husband of Mary Council 10442 in Las Vegas.)  She was called home after being anointed by Fr. Pat Halfpenny, a long time family friend. No other details are available at this time.

Please keep her in your prayers for the repose of her soul.

Jack Davis
Knights of Columbus
Assistant Fraternal Director
St Joseph's Husband of Mary Council 10442

Received 1/29/08
Prayers requested for Tom Ward

Faithful Sir's, Brother Knights and Ladies,   Your Prayers are requested for Sir Knight Tom Ward, PFN of the Fr. Joseph O'Callahan SJ Assembly in Las Vegas.   Tom has been admitted to Hospital on Monday, and is now in the Intensive Care Unit.  He has Pneumonia in left lung, his Kidneys are not working, and his Oxygen level is declining.   Fr. Bill Kenny administered Anointing of Sick rites on Tuesday morning.  No Visitors or Calls at this time.  More tests to be taken.

Edie and his family need your prayers...  Please keep Tom in your prayers.

Fr. Joseph O'Callahan SJ Assembly 2820, SK Tony Perrella, FM

Received 1/29/08
Prayers requested for GK Mickey Perez & Brother Milton Ham of Council 5448

District #5 request prayers for GK Mickey Perez & Brother Milton Ham of Pope John XXIII Council 5448 in North Las Vegas.   Brother Ham underwent heart by-pass surgery last week at UMC and GK Brother Mickey Perez is scheduled to undergo same operation today, 29 Jan 08 at Mountain View Hospital.

Please keep them & their families in your prayers.

Fraternally,   Ray Gardea DD#5

Received 1/29/08
Prayer Request for Gerald Fransen, GK Council 10442

Brother Knights and Ladies,   Gerald Fransen, Grand Knight of St Joseph Husband of Mary Council 10442 in Las Vegas, is in need of our prayers.    Jerry had open heart surgery in the early part of January.  The operation went well, but there have been a few complications causing a brief return to the hospital earlier this week.  He is recovering at home now.

Jerry has asked for your continued prayers and hopes to be back at the helm soon.  Thank you.

Jack Davis
Knights of Columbus
Assistant Fraternal Director
St Joseph's Husband of Mary Council 10442

Received 1/28/08
Prayers requested for Alberta Guyet

The members of St. Francis of Assisi Council 13456 in Henderson, request your prayers for Alberta Guyet, wife of Brother Knight Al Guyet.   Alberta has been ill for the last six weeks, and would appreciate your prayers.        Thank you.

Fraternally,   Allan Korejwo, GK

Received 1/22/08
Memorial Mass for Robert W. Porter

Brother Knights and Ladies,   A Memorial Mass for the repose of the soul of Sir Knight and Brother Knight Robert W. Porter will be held on Friday January 25, 2008 beginning at 10:00am in the St. Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic Church, located at 204 S. Boulder Highway in Henderson, Nevada.

Brother Knight Robert W. Porter passed on to his eternal reward on January 19, 2008 at 6:10pm. at the Odyssey Hospice in Las Vegas. The Brother Knights and families of Rosary Council 3741 request your prayers for the repose of the soul of a truly exemplary member of the Knights of Columbus. Also, please pray for Brother Bob's wife Jan and the Porter family at this especially difficult time.  

Vivat Jesus!

Fraternally,   Robert Camilleri, Grand Knight, Rosary Council 3741

Received 1/21/08
Update: Services & Reception for Sir Knight Wallace Mashburn    

Brother Knights,   The reception in honor of Sir Knight Wallace Mashburn will be held in the Falcon Ridge Hotel, above Wal-Mart, 1030 W Pioneer Blvd, Mesquite, NV upon completion of the Funeral Services at the Mesquite Cemetery, Approximately 12:30PM to 2:00PM. Everyone is invited. Should have plenty of food prepared by the many friends of the Mashburn Family.

The scheduled services are as follows:  

Tuesday, Jan 22, 2008 at Virgin Valley Mortuary - Viewing 5:30PM to 7:00PM, Rosary  7:00PM.   

Wed, Jan 23, 2008 at La Virgin de Guadalupe, Catholic Church, Bunkerville - Mass 10:30AM,  followed by Funeral Services at Mesquite Cemetery.  Reception - After Funeral.

Vivat Jesus!   Brother Jim McCluskey, PGK

Received 1/19/08
Prayers requested for the repose of Robert Porter's soul

Brother Knights and Ladies,     It is with great sadness that the Brother Knights and families of Rosary Council 3741 in Henderson, inform you that our Brother Knight Robert Porter passed on to his eternal reward on January 19, 2008 at 6:10 P.M. at the Odyssey Hospice in Las Vegas. The Brother Knights and families of Rosary Council 3741 request your prayers for the repose of the soul of a truly exemplary member of the Knights of Columbus. Also, please pray for Brother Bob's wife Jan and the Porter family at this especially difficult time.  

Brother Bob served Rosary Council with distinction as Treasurer and Newsletter Editor. Brother Bob also participated in the Council's Tootsie Roll Drive, the Ladies Appreciation Dinner, the Council's Christmas Dinner and the C.A.S.T. Fishing Outing for Persons with Disabilities. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him and especially by the Brother Knights and families of Rosary Council 3741.  

Rosary Council wishes to thank all of the Brother Knights and families who visited Brother Bob while he was in the hospital and in the hospice. Rosary Council would also like thank all Brother Knights and their families who prayed for Brother Bob.   

A Memorial Service for Brother Bob will be held at St. Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic Church in Henderson. Details regarding the date and time of the Memorial Service will be forthcoming as soon as they are received.  

May perpetual light shine upon them and may the souls of the faithfully departed rest in peace. Amen.  

Vivat Jesus!    

Fraternally,   Robert B. Camilleri, Grand Knight, Rosary Council 3741

Received 1/19/08
Request prayers for the repose of Wallace K. Mashburn's soul    

Brother Knights,   Your Brother Knights' from Mesquite Council #13754 request your prayers for the demise of our beloved Sir Knight Wallace K. Mashburn that departed our midst on January 17, 2008.  Brother Wallace has been in the hospital since August 4, 2007 and we certainly appreciate your most kind prayers and visits.  

Brother Wallace will be sorely missed by our small Council. He has been a Charter Member, our advocate, acting Treasurer during summer months, Nevada Family of Year 2006, Trustee and Editor of our Newsletter, . 

The scheduled services are as follows:  
Tuesday, Jan 22, 2008 at Virgin Valley Mortuary - Viewing 5:30 PM to 7 PM, Rosary  7 PM. 

Wed, Jan 23, 2008 at La Virgin de Guadalupe, Catholic Church, Bunkerville - Mass 10:30 AM,  followed by Funeral Services at Mesquite Cemetery.

Reception - After Funeral. Will inform when we can find a location.

Vivat Jesus!

Brother Jim McCluskey, PGK
Mesquite Council #13754

Received 1/15/08
Prayer request for the mother of FS John Privitera    

The mother of our Financial Secretary, John Privitera of Council 10442 in Las Vegas, is very ill with colon cancer.  Her illness is advanced and the prognosis is not good.  John has returned to Buffalo, NY to be with her.  

Please remember her and John in your prayers.

Jack Davis
Assistant Fraternal Director
Knights of Columbus
St. Joseph Husband of Mary Council 10442

Received 1/15/08
Prayers appreciated / GK Jerry Fransen home recovering well    

Brother Knights and Ladies,     GK Jerry Fransen of Council 10442 in Las Vegas is home from the hospital after open heart surgery and is recovering well.   

Cards may be sent to his home at 3160 Montessouri St., Las Vegas NV 89117.   

His wife Sharon advises that visitors would be welcomed for brief visits (repeat brief) at least until he is stronger.  Please call first, (702) 871-0167.    

Please continue prayers for GK & Brother Jerry, his wife Sharon and the Fransen family.    

Thank you.      

Don Thompson, DGK, St. Joseph Husband of Mary Council 10442

Received 1/14/08
Prayers for the continued recovery of State Advocate Jim Kelly      

Brother Knights,   Jim Kelly, current State Advocate, underwent surgery at St. Mary's hospital in Reno for a long standing back problem on Friday, January 11.  He is now at home, recovering very well, and feels much better.  He is facing about a month to recover, and we pray he will be stronger than ever.          

Tom Peacock, GK
Council 4997, Reno

Received 1/13/08
Passing of Br. Carl F. Hipsley    

Br. Knights,   Fallon Council 4828 was recently informed that one of our Br. Knights, Carl F. Hipsley, passed away this summer, on 18 July.  Although Br. Hipsley was an Honorary Life member of the Fallon Council, he had been living in the Gardnerville area for the past several years, so we were unaware of his death until we recently received a note from his daughter, informing us of his passing.   

Please pray for the repose of Br. Carl's soul and also for his family.      

Jim Shurtliff
Financial Secretary
Fallon Council 4828

Received 1/11/08
Prayers for the repose of the soul of Kay De Bourg

Members of St. Francis of Assisi Council 13456 request your prayers for the repose of the soul of Kay De Bourg, wife of Brother Randy De Bourg of this Council.  Kay passed away on January 11th after a prolonged illness.   

Visitation and funeral arrangements are pending, and we will provide more information as it becomes available.  

Please Keep Kay and Randy and the rest of the De Bourg family in your prayers.

Allan Korejwo, GK

Received 1/11/08
Prayers for Sgt David Drakulich and his family

Please keep in your prayer the family of Sgt David Drakulich, who was killed in action in  Afghanistan on Wednesday, January 9. (Not in Iraq as reported by some news media.) David was a member of the 82nd Air Borne.

His dad, Brother and Sir Knight Joseph Drakulich joined Council 7322 in November of 1988 and transferred to St Michael's Council 10577 when the family moved to the North Valleys in the early 90's. Brother Joe is a Past Grand Knight of St Michael's 10577 and joined the Bishop Manogue Assembly in November of 1998.

I'll keep you posted on funeral arrangements, when I get details. My son Kevin and David went to school together in their early school years.

Cards can be sent to:
Joseph Drakulich Family
10450 Fort Churchill Road
Reno, NV  89506

Brother Russ Fromherz
Field Agent Reno

Received 1/08/08
Prayers requested for State Advocate Jim Kelly

Brother Knights and Ladies,  
We are asking for prayers for Sir Knight, PGK, and current State Advocate Jim Kelly of council 4997 in Reno.  Brother Jim Kelly will be going into St. Mary's Hospital in Reno on Friday, January 11, for surgery on his back, for a long standing problem.   

Please keep Brother Jim Kelly in your prayers.     Thank you.

Thomas Peacock, Grand Knight
Msgr. Patrick J. Connors Council No. 4997

Received 1/08/08
Prayers for Brother, Sir Knight Jerry Fransen, GK Council 10442

Fr. Joseph O' Callahan Assembly # 2820 is making a prayer request for our Brother, Sir Knight Jerry Fransen. Brother Fransen is Grand Knight of Council # 10442 at St. Joseph, Husband of Mary Roman Catholic Church, and is having a Triple bi-pass cardiac operation today-  Please offer up your prayers for a speedy recovery. A Rosary would be nice or two would be better.  Bother Fransen is a true friend of our assembly.

God, St. Joseph Please watch over our Knight.
Fr. O' Callahan Assembly # 2820
SK Steve Luedtke Navigator
SK Peter Ilardo F.C.

Received 1/07/08
Prayer Request for GK Gerald Fransen, Council 10442

Our Grand Knight, Gerald Fransen, of Council 10442 in Las Vegas, will be having open-heart surgery on Tuesday January 8th.

Please keep Jerry, his wife Sharon and family in your prayers.

No other information is available at this time.  As more is learned, details will be made available.  Thank you...  

Don Thompson
Deputy Grand Knight
Knights of Columbus
St. Joseph Husband of Mary Council 10442

Received 1/07/08
Prayers requested for Dave Moffitt    

Brother Knights and Ladies,    I was just informed today (1/06/08) that Dave Moffitt of Council 12845 in Gardnerville is in critical condition after having several heart attacks yesterday.  He is at the Carson Tahoe Hospital, but you are asked not to contact him or his family until further notice.  He is not allowed phone calls or visitors at this time, so we are asking that everyone please put Dave in their prayers.

I will keep you updated on his condition as I know it.    

Your brother in Christ,  

Brother John Solt, Immaculate Heart of Mary Council 12845

Received 1/07/08
Update: Prayers Request for Brother Robert Porter of Rosary Council 3741

Brother Knights and Ladies,   Brother Robert Porter, Treasurer of Rosary Council 3741, is currently in intensive care for Cancer at St. Rose Hospital off Boulder Highway in Henderson.   The Brother Knights and Families of Rosary Council 3741 request that you please continue to pray for Brother Bob, his wife Jan and the Porter family.

Vivat Jesus!    

Fraternally,   Robert Camilleri, GK Rosary Council 3741

Received 1/06/08
Prayers requested for GK Rudy Forster, Council 13897 - Fernley

Brothers;   Just received word this morning that Grand Knight Rudy Forster of Fernley Council 13897 had a heart attack on December 29.  I talked to Brother Rudy's bride Dorothy this morning, she said after 3 stints and rest in the hospital, Brother Rudy is now home resting.  

Please keep GK Rudy and the whole Forster Family in your prayers.. Wife Dorothy, sons John and Jeff, both Brother Knights.  

Get Well Cards can be sent to: Rudy Forster, PO Box 1621, Fernley, NV 89408

Fraternally and Sincerely Yours;   Brother Russ Fromherz, FICF-PGK

Received 1/03/08
Prayers Requested for Brother Robert Porter

Brother Knights and Ladies,   Brother Robert Porter, Treasurer of Rosary Council No. 3741 in Henderson, Nevada, is currently at St. Rose Hospital off Boulder Highway in Henderson after being diagnosed with Cancer.

Please keep Brother Bob, his wife Jan, and the Porter family in your prayers.

Vivat Jesus!

Fraternally,   Robert B. Camilleri, GK Rosary Council No. 3741

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