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 12/30/06
Funeral Arrangements for Frank Dendary

This communication is from State Secretary Paul Dendary

My fathers’ Rosary will be Wednesday January 3rd in Winnemucca at St. Paul’s Catholic Church at 6:00 pm and the funeral Mass will be Thursday January 4^th at 11:00 am with a luncheon to follow. It’s been a rough year and a half with both of my parents passing. From the bottom of my heart I wish to thank each and every one of you for your thoughts and prayers. It is most appreciated. The Knights are truly part of my extended family. I extend my love to all of you and your families. I hope you all had a joyous Christmas and hope all of you will have a very prosperous and happy New Year.

Thank you,

Paul Dendary

Received 12/30/06
Update on Brenda Foster

Worthy Brothers,   My wife Brenda Foster foster is now at home at least for the weekend.  Next week she will have to return to the hospital to undergo some tests involving her lungs that are painful, but neccesary.  These test will hopefully determine the cause of the illness.  The catscan she underwent showed that she has developed scar tissue in her lungs if infact that the test prove to be inconclusive, she was recomended to go to UCLA med. center.  Presently she is on oxygen and has to do allbuterol breathing treatments.  She can move around but , as little as possible.

I'm asking again worthy Brothers for you to please keep my wife in your thoughts and prayers as she, we face the next few weeks with uncertianty.   

Thank you & God bless,  

Ray Foster PGK 9102
rayfosterkofc@yahoo.com

Received 12/28/06
Prayers Requested for the Repose of the Soul of Ed Kasic

Brother Knights, Sir Knights and Ladies:   Please pray for the repose of the soul of Sir Knight Edward Kasic, a member of St. Francis of Assisi Council 13456 and of the Rev.Van Skee Assembly. Brother Ed passed away this afternoon (December 28) after a short illness.  

Please keep Ed and Sarah in your prayers.  

Henry "Allan" Korejwo
Grand Knight
hkorejwo@earthlink.net

Received 12/28/06
Prayers requested for Brenda Foster

Worthy Brothers, Fellow Knights & Ladies, My wife Brenda Foster is in need of your prayers as she was admitted at Mike O' Calahan Fed. Hospital,( Rm 13 Bd1) for breathing problems this morning 1:30am currently, they are treating her w/ blood thinners and antibiotics as well as having breathing treatments every 4 hours she is to have a cat scan done later today (12/27/06) to see what exactly is wrong.  This has been a long problem for her for at least 16 years and seems to be getting worse.  

Yours prayers would be most appreciated, Thank you & God Bless  

Ray Foster PGK 9102
State Church Director
rayfosterkofc@yahoo.com

Received 12/27/06
Prayers Requested for the Repose of the Soul of Frank Dendary

Brother Knights and Ladies: Please pray for the repose of Frank Dendary’s soul.  Frank is the father of our State Secretary, Paul Dendary.  Frank passed away Tuesday night. 

A Rosary will be held Wednesday, January 3^rd with the funeral mass to follow at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Winnemucca, NV on Thursday, January 4^th.

Please keep the Dendary family in your prayers during this difficult time.

Vivat Jesus!

Thomas Krush
State Council Director

Received 12/26/06
Letter #2; Update on Nick Vuolo, Thanks for prayers...

Brother and Sir Knight Nick Vuolo is a member of KofC Council 10442 and Assembly 2820 in Las Vegas. Sir Knight Vuolo is also in Sunrise Hospital, 3186 South Maryland Pkway, Las Vegas, NV 89109, Telephone: (702) 731-8000.    

(12/24/06) CHRISTMAS BLESSINGS to each of you,   Once again, I would like to "Thank you" for your prayers.  The power of prayer  is truly amazing, "THANK YOU", "THANK YOU".  Nick being with us is our Christmas  present miracle!.  We are so fortunate and blessed.

Yesterday he started eating a light diet and they had him sitting in a chair.  Last night they had him walk along the nurses station.  My son Lenny shaved him and he felt like a million bucks!!  He was able to make a few wise cracks and facial expressions that only he can make.  The Nick that we all love is definitely on the road to recovery!!  

This mornings' visiting hours was another prayer answered.  He was smiling so brightly and said with a very strong voice "Good morning sweetheart".  As he was eating breakfast, each doctor that checked him was diagnosing good progress.  His kidneys are a concern but we are taking one day and step at a time. Nick sat in the chair for most of the day and walked four different times around the nurses station.  

He is doing a great job with the blowing machine as his lungs are getting stronger.  He is becoming a real champ!  He ate well today and is building up his strength. Tomorrow he might leave CCICU and go to a step down intensive care room. He needs to cough more but is in a tremendous amount of pain when he does. He earned his big red heart pillow and squeezes it as he tries so hard to bring up the mucus. For the most part, he is doing well.  I tell him all your messages of love and concern.   He is so aware of all your prayers and we both Thank You very much.  

We both wish a "Merry Christmas" to you and your families and a blessed new year. Good health, laugh, have fun and just enjoy life.    

Sincerely,   Donna Urso-Vuolo

Received 12/23/06
Prayers requested for Frank Dendary

Brother Knights and Ladies,   We ask for prayers for Frank Dendary, father of State Secretary Paul Dendary.  Frank had to go back in for emergency surgery today (12/23/06,) and is in critical condition.   

A week ago, He first had a 6 hour emergency surgery on December 16 and was on a ventilator.  They had to cut out two sections of his intestine due to tumors which they have sent to the lab for tests.  They found four hernias which they repaired.  His stomach lining was so thin that they had to repair it with cadaver tissue.   We will send updates as soon as available.  

Please keep Frank Dendary and the Dendary Family in your prayers during their time of need.     Thank you..      

On behalf of the Nevada State Council,       Vivat Jesus!    
Patrick Sullivan, State Admin. Asst.

Received 12/23/06
Letter; Update on Nick Vuolo, Thanks for prayers...

"MERRY CHRISTMAS" TO EACH OF YOU!

Thank You very much for praying for Nick.  It has been a very tough and serious time for him. I THANK GOD with all my heart that he is with us because this is truly a MIRACLE.

On Sunday, December 3rd he was rushed to Southern Hills Hospital.  He had a very serious case of pneumonia. His whole right lung was filled. Because of his diabetes, he never felt it coming on.  I thank God for the many health field people that truly helped save his life.

There were the four men on the two ambulances that responded to Nick's call for help, they needed to inter bate him for he was unable to breath, my son-in-law Sam who is a doctor, met me in the street with the ambulances and called his cousin who is a respiratory doctor to meet us at the hospital.  This extremely fast action to care for Nick again, saved his life. I was told he was in dangerous, critical condition and might not survive the night. He was actually a dead man but they would do their best to save him and they did...  They x-rayed, took blood samples and worked on him ASAP and Dr. Weil Ead put him on three very strong antibiotics before the emergency doctor saw him.

Nick had a heart attack as well in the ambulance.  During the 16 days he spent in Southern Hills Hospital recuperating from the pneumonia and heart attack, they had to do many tests including a stress test. With that he was scheduled for an angiogram or heart catheter. The results were that Nick had six or more blocked arteries that needed to be operated on right away. Nick has had this problem for many years.  His heart doctor had always told him he was too much of a risk because of his renal failure and diabetes. He never knew how extensive the problem was because he wasn't tested for it.

Nick gained his strength and was taken to Sunrise Hospital for by pass surgery Tuesday, December 19th. Dr. Peter Vajtai was to perform the surgery. This man is truly a miracle maker sent from God.  Nick and I were told the risks involved but Nick did not have a choice, he needed the by pass done immediately.  Nick was in GREAT spirits too as he said "Get it done with already".

The surgery was a long six and a half hours for there were many complications.  It was a very hard and critical surgery.  When Dr. Vajtai finally came out to the waiting room, he said Nick made the operation.  The next day or so is critical but he is going to be all right.  He is in critical condition, he went through a lot, the six arteries were like lead pipes, all blocked up, all calcified and he could only clean out and by pass four arteries. The other two arteries he could not get a needle into them. Nick would be on a respirator for a few days and then he will be weaned off. They are concerned with all his numbers for blood sugar, renal failure etc. He is in CCICU.  Right now visitors are not allowed. The doctors and nurses do not want him to move or try to talk. He is restained and in a lot of pain. Also we have to be so careful of germs.

Nick's body and mind is strong. He had started walking last spring and his diabetes has been under control this last year.  This has been a tremendous, positive energy force for him to get through this. I am very proud of him.

Both Nick and I appreciate from the bottom of our hearts all your thoughts, prayers and kind words. "Thank You".  Please continue to keep Nick in you heart and prayers.

I will get back to you when I can.  Please do not call the CCICU because they can not give you any information on their patients. I have been giving and leaving messages to various people in the Knights to keep you updated.

Thank You once again for all your prayers, God Bless you,


Sincerely, Donna Urso-Vuolo

Received 12/22/06
Prayers requested for Brother Knight Nick Vuolo

Brother Knights and Ladies,   We are asking for prayers for Brother & Sir Knight Nick Vuolo of Council 10442 and Assembly 2820 in Las Vegas. Brother Nick is currently recovering from by pass surgery, which was performed on December 19.     He is in CCICU and on a respirator at Sunrise Hospital. (Please do not call the hospital, CCICU will not give updates on the phone.)     Nick is in critical condition, although his prognosis for recovery is good.  

On December 3, Brother Nick had a very serious case of pneumonia and was taken to Southern Hills Hospital by ambulance, and also had a heart attack while in the care of the paramedics.     He spent 16 days at Southern Hills Hospital recovering from pneumonia, before being transported to Sunrise Hospital for by pass surgery.     We will send update information as available.   Please keep Nick, Donna, and the Vuolo family in your prayers during their time of need.    Thank you.

God bless,  
State Council

Received 12/20/06
Funeral for Lolita Smith

Br. Knights, The final funeral arrangements for Lolita Smith, wife of  Brother Knight, Robert Smith are as follows:

• Viewing and Prayer Service On Wed. 12/20/06 from 5:00-8:00 p.m.at Smith Funeral Home-505 Rio Vista Drive, Fallon-775-423-2255.   Prayer Service at 6:00 p.m.

• Funeral on Thurs. 12/21/06 at 2:30 p.m. at St. Patricks Catholic Church, 850 W. Fourth St. Fallon-775-423-2846.  All Knights are requested to wear green jackets.  Following cremation, Mrs. Smith will be buried in Florida near family.  

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Apostles of the Sacred Heart, 295 Benham St., Hamden, CT  06514.

Received 12/20/06
Update on Deacon Carlson

Here's the latest update on Deacon Carlson. Thanks for the e-mail. Appreciate your communications. Kurt is already home!! Went home this morning before I even got there myself.

Thank God for this powerful experience. "Gaudete"!!

 Fr. Larry

Received 12/20/06
Prayers for Brother Rick Crain

Brother Knights,   Mesquite Council #13754 requests your prayers for our Brother Rick Crain to have a quick and successful recovery from his operation due on January 3, 2007. Brother Rick has been through many years of pain and suffering due to continued infections from five knee replacements which have resulted in ~ 50 operations. This last replacement and subsequent infection is requiring an amputation above the knee. He has continued to very active in support of our parish and we all are continuing to pray for his recovery.

Vivat Jesus!   Brother Jim McCluskey, GK

Received 12/20/06
Prayers requested for the repose of "Nina" Deza's Soul

Brother Knights, Members of Mother Seton Council 11029 request prayers for Elizabeth "Nina" Deza's soul. She is the beloved wife of Brother and Sir Knight Plaridel "Larry" Deza. She passed away Friday morning, December 15 after a long battle with cancer.

Please keep Larry and the Deza family in your prayers.

James Hurja, GK

Received 12/20/06
Prayers for Joy Elmore

Brother Knights and Ladies,

Brother Robert Elmore, a member of Rosary Council 3741 in Henderson and the Reverend Theodore Van Skee Assembly, reports that his daughter-in- law, Joy Elmore, has been scheduled for surgery.     Please keep Joy and the Elmore family in your prayers.

Fraternally, Robert Camilleri, PGK

Received 12/18/06
Pray for the Repose of Mrs. Lolita Smith's Soul

Br. Knights,   I am passing this information along with great sorrow.  An hour or so ago, I learned that Mrs. Lolita Smith, spouse of our Brother Knight, Deacon Robert Smith, was killed in a car accident on her way to work this morning (Sunday).  Please pray for the repose of her soul and also for Br. Robert and their family.  Funeral arrangements will be passed along, once they become available.

Jim Shurtliff
Financial Secretary
Fallon Council 4828

Received 12/18/06
Prayers Requested for Deacon Carlson

Br. Knights,   Please pray for our Brother Knight, Deacon Kurt Carlson of St. Patrick's Church and Council 4828 in Fallon.  He will be undergoing a multiple by-pass operation tomorrow, Monday 18 December.

Jim Shurtliff
Financial Secretary
Fallon Council 4828

Received 12/17/06
Prayers for Nick Vuolo

Brother Knights, This morning I spoke wit Brother Nick Vuolo and his wife Donna.  Nick is recovering in Seven Hills Hospital from a serious case of pneumonia.  The doctors have that under control at this time and on Tuesday he will be transferred to Sunrise Hospital where he will undergo heart surgery on Tuesday afternoon.  Nick has several blocked arteries and will have several bypasses.  Please keep Nick and Donna in your prayers and pray for a speedy recovery.

 Thank You and God Bless

 Paul DaPra, GK
Council 10442, St. Joseph, H.O.M.

Received 12/16/06
Prayers for Frank Dendary

Brothers: I would like prayers for my father, Frank Dendary who had to go in for emergency surgery this evening at 5:30. He just came out of surgery at 11:20 and will be on a ventilator for three days. They had to cut out two sections of his intestine due to tumors which they have sent to the lab for the results. Hopefully they will be benign. Sixteen years ago he was diagnosed with colon cancer and has been free of it so far They found four hernias which they repaired. His stomach lining was so thin that they had to repair it with cadaver tissue. Hopefully he’ll be able to breathe on his own after the ventilator is turned off. Thank you all for your prayers.

Paul Dendary, State Secretary

Received 12/16/06
Prayers are requested for PGK Jose Sotelo's, Father

Worthy Brothers , Fellow Knights,   Prayers are requested for PGK Jose Sotelo & his family. Recently his Father suffered a stroke and is recovering and he is expected to come home in the next few days . I ask that you keep him, Brother Jose and his family in your prayers. Thank you and God bless.

Yours in Christ, Ray Foster, PGK St. Jude Council 9102, State Church Director

Received 12/16/06
Prayers Requested for the Repose SK Jack Waldeisen's Soul

Brother Knights, it was with deep sorrow that, earlier today,  I learned of the passing of Sir Knight and Brother Jack G. Waldeisen.  Brother Jack originally joined the Knights of Columbus in 1976.  Somewhere along the way he dropped out, but in November of 2001, he found his way back to us.  He rejoined Council 4828 in Fallon and also joined Fourth Degree Assembly 2739, also in Fallon.

Br. Jack was a very active member and routinely participated in Council and Assembly meetings and our extra functions, as well, especially when we operated the concession stand at the local Top Gun Drag Races.  He served as a Council Officer from 2001/2 through 2005/6, holding the positions of Inside Guard, Outside Guard, and Warden.  His health prevented him from being able to hold any Council offices during the current year.  Br. Jack also served as an Assembly Officer from 2003/4 through present and held the offices of One-Year Trustee and Outer Sentinel. Whenever his health permitted, Br. Jack also attended Mass on a daily basis.  He will be missed, not only by his Council and Assembly, but by his fellow parishioners, as well.

Br. Jack passed away at the VA Hospital on 13 December at the age of 70.  Please pray for the repose of his soul and also for his family.  No services have been announced at this time.  

Jim Shurtliff
Financial Secretary
Fallon Council 4828

Received 12/14/06
Prayers Requested for Shandee Sullivan

Brother Knights and Ladies,   I would like prayers for Shandee Sullivan.  Shandee is the 10-year-old daughter of Brother Dave Gouger of Council 2666 in Winnemucca.  She is also an Altar Server here at St. Paul's.  Shandee is currently undergoing treatment for Hodgkin's disease in Salt Lake City.   The prognosis at this point is seems to be good, but there are never any guarantees.    Please pray for Shandee as well as Dave and his family.  

Jerry Marcuerquiaga FS Council 2666

Received 12/13/06
PPRAYERS FOR GK MIKE RIPPA - HOLY APOSTLES COUNCIL #12543

Prayers are requested for Grand Knight Mike Rippa of Holy Apostles Council #12543. Worthy Brother Mike entered Nellis Hospital on Monday evening due to having a very high heart rate. He is currently undergoing tests and expected to be in the hospital until possibly December 15, 2006. Please keep Brother Mike and his family in your prayers during this difficult time. I'm sure he would be happy to have phone calls from Brother Knights during his recovery, especially during this holiday season.

Fraternally, Ray Gardea District Deputy #5

Received 12/12/06
Prayers requested for the repose of Leonard Gregg Gaston's soul

Members of St. Francis of Assisi Council 13456 request your prayers for the repose of the soul of Leonard Gregg Gaston, son of Council member and Sir Knight Len Gaston. Gregg died suddenly in California last week.   Please keep the Gaston family in your prayers.

Henry Korejwo, GK

Received 12/10/06
Pray for the repose of the soul of Alfredo Mauricio

Br. Knights,   Please pray for the repose of the soul of Alfredo Mauricio, who was the father-in-law of Br. Christopher Tomlin of Fallon Council 4828. 
He passed away on 28 November.  

Jim and Monica Shurtliff

Received 12/10/06
Thank you to everyone for their prayers - Jim Shurtliff

Br. Knights,   I want to thank everyone for their prayers.  My appendectomy went well and I have had very little pain from the surgery.  The doctor released me this morning and I am back home.  I go back to see the doctor on Wednesday and I can also return to work that day, if I really want to - we'll see.    Thanks again, and God Bless!

Jim Shurtliff
Financial Secretary
Fallon Council 4828

Received 12/09/06
Prayers for PGK Mickey McGuire

Brother Knights and Ladies,   We ask for prayers for PGK Mickey McGuire of Council 11029, Las Vegas.  Brother Mickey is going to the San Diego Veterans Hospital for tests Dec 11th & 12th.  On Dec 13th  he will be taken into surgery for a Kidney disfunction.

Please keep Brother Mickey in your prayers.

Received 12/09/06
Prayers requested for Nina Deza

Dear Brother Knights and Ladies,   Nina Deza the beloved wife of brother and SK Larry Deza, from Mother Seton Council 11029 in Las Vegas has been placed in a Hospice.  She had been suffering from brain cancer and her condition has been deteriorating in recent days.
Please pray for her and for the whole Deza family during these trying times.

Jim Hurja, GK Mother Seton Council, 11029

Received 12/09/06
Prayers for Krista Fox Zaidan

Brother Knights and Ladies,   Pray for Krista Fox Zaidan, daughter of PGK Ed and his wife Sandy Fox, who passed over into Eternity to be with Our Lord, November 30. A memorial service to celebrate her life was held (December 9th.) at St. Viator Church in the Chapel. 

Joseph "Joe" Quagliano Grand Knight for 8282 St. Viator Council

Received 12/09/06
Prayers requested for Jim Shurtliff

Brother Knights,   I just found out Jim Shurtliff, FS of council 4828 in Fallon had his appendix out this morning (12/09/06.)    Please keep Brother Jim in your prayers.

Thank you,   Bob Greer, DGK 4828.

Received 12/09/06
Prayers for Rene’ Kellett

Brother Knights and Ladies,   I would like prayers for Rene’ Kellett. Sister of Bo Shields, PGK and Faithful Navigator of the Robert Votta Assembly in Winnemucca.  Rene’ was struck with a heart attack this morning and is in the critical care unit at St. Luke’s Hospital in Meridian, ID. 
The prognosis at this point is not good.  Bo and his family are on their way to Idaho and will keep me updated as to her condition.  Rene’ was a former classmate of mine and graduated with me back in 1973.   Please pray for her, Bo and the family.

Thank you,   Paul Dendary, State Secretary

Received 12/05/06
PRAYERS REQUESTED FOR LARRY SHOEMAKER,
BROTHER OF PSD DALE SHOEMAKER (1995-1997)

Brother Knights and Ladies,   The Shoemaker family is in need of prayers for Dale’s youngest brother Larry.  Larry suffered a massive heart attack recently and had to be rushed by helicopter from western Nebraska to Ft. Collins, Colorado. He is currently stabilized and undergoing tests to see if the problem can be corrected.  
Please keep the Shoemaker family in your thoughts and in your daily prayers.    

MACEDONIO “CURLY” INIQUEZ, PRESIDENT
PAST STATE DEPUTIES ASSOCIATION

Received 12/05/06
PRAYERS REQUESTED FOR KEVIN ST. MARY, SON OF
PSD GENE ST. MARY (1987-1989 AND 1991-1992) AND FORMER MASTER

Brother Knights and Ladies,   I have just learned from PSD Gene St. Mary that his son,
Kevin, is seriously ill.   
Please pray for their son, as well as Gene, his wife Betty and all the St. Mary family.  

MACEDONIO “CURLY” INIQUEZ, PRESIDENT
PAST STATE DEPUTIES ASSOCIATION

Received 12/05/06
Prayers requested for Brother Nick Vuolo

Brother Knights and Ladies,   We ask for prayers for Brother Nick Vuolo of Council #10442 in Las Vegas.  Brother Nick is in Southern Hills Hospital with Pneumonia and is currently on a ventilator and is unable to talk at this time.  
Please keep Brother Nick and his wife Donna in your Prayers.    

Fraternally,   Wayne Bieniasz SD.

Received 12/04/06
Prayers requested for Ed Kasic

Brother Knights and Ladies,   Members of St. Francis of Assisi Council 13456 in Henderson, request your prayers for Brother and Sir Knight Ed Kasic, who is seriously ill. Brother Ed, is our Advocate, and is also a member of the Rev. Theodore Van Skee Assembly.   
Please keep both Brother Ed and his wife, Sara, in your prayers.    

Henry Korejwo, GK, Council 13456

Received 11/29/06
Prayers requested for Al Blythe, PGK, PFN

Brother Knights and Ladies,   I am requesting that we remember in our prayers our Brother and Dear Friend Al Blythe, PGK, PFN, and State Chairman who has been diagnosed with Stage III, non small cell lung cancer and he is currently undergoing chemotherapy. We will not know what the effect of these treatments will be until some time after Christmas.   This diagnosis was made about 3 months ago and it is on top of the Polymyositis that he has had for a little over 2 years. This latter disease is in the Rheumatoid Arthritis Family.   Please keep Al and Ginger in your Prayers.

Fraternally,   Wayne Bieniasz State Deputy.

Received 11/29/06
Prayers for Pitzer family

Please pray for Jerry Pitzer, Our General Agent from the South.
Jerry’s brother has just been called home to be with our Lord.
Please keep Jerry and his family in your prayers.

Thank you, Paul Dendary, State Secretary

Received 11/29/06
PPRAYERS REQUESTED FOR THE OLIVER FAMILY

Brothers:

Please keep Brother Jim and Margaret Oliver and their family in your prayers, on the loss of their son James David Oliver. James David was 39 and leaves behind his wife Jennifer and 3 year daughter Madison.

If you would like to make a memorial contribution, Brother Jim suggested a donation to the education of Madison.

Cards and/or Memorial Contributions can be sent to:

Jennifer and Madison Oliver
C/O Jim & Margaret Oliver
642 Oak Creek Dr
Reno, NV  89511

Fraternally Yours;

Deputy Grand Knight Herb Dorszynski

Received 11/27/06
Prayers for the repose of the soul of Dana Glass, wife of Gerald Glass

Dear Brother Knights and Ladies,  

We ask for prayers for the repose of the soul of Dana Glass, wife of Gerald Glass, Financial Secretary for Council 9899 in Las Vegas. Dana died in a car accident due to a sudden heart attack. Information on services are as follows.  

The viewing will be held at Palm Mortuary (Green Valley) at 7600 S. Eastern this Thursday Nov. 30^th from 4 pm to 6 pm.  Following the viewing will be a rosary service.  

The funeral mass will be at Prince of Peace Church at 5485 E. Charleston Blvd at 11 am on Dec 1^st.  Following the mass there will be a reception in the St. Francis Room. There will be no graveside service.   Please keep Gerald Glass and his family in your prayers.    

Thank you,   Paul Dendary, State Secretary

Re: Correction (30 November 2006)

I need to correct an error in my email regarding the passing of Dana Glass. I was informed there was an accident, but there wasn’t. Jerry was driving with his wife and children coming home from California when she died. I want to apologize for the error. Please keep Dana, Jerry and his children in your prayers.

Thank you,

Paul Dendary, State Secretary

Received 11/22/06
Passing of Lavera Wellis, mother of Clinton Wellis

Members of St. Francis of Assisi Council 13456 ask for your prayers for the repose of the soul of Lavera Wellis, mother of Clinton Wellis, our Membership Director. Lavera died in Phoenix after a short illness. Your prayers are gratefully appreciated.

Henry Korejwo, GK, Council 13456

Received 11/13/06
Prayers

Brother Bill Roybal, Mesquite Council #13754 requests your prayers for his Aunt, Mrs. Lourdes Herrera, who is being treated for terminal cancer. Your prayers will be greatly appreciated by Bill, his family here and in California.  

Vivat Jesus! Brother Jim McCluskey, GK

Received 11/13/06
More Prayers needed for Judy Bell

Please pray for St. Robert Bellarmine Council 13897's brother Ed Bell, whose wife, Judy Bell, has been told that there will be no more radiation or Chemotherapy treatments in her bout with cancer, as the cancer has grown and moved to be inoperable. The best that the doctors can do is to make her comfortable at this time.  Let us also pray for Ed and his family, as they too are suffering.

Bill Bushard FS 13897

Received 11/13/06
Prayers requested for Joy Kearney

Joy Kearney, wife of Tim Kearney (St. Robert Bellarmine's Council 13897's Advocate) is in Renown Hospital in Reno in a comatose state following an apparent stroke. Please pray for her quick recovery, as well as support for her husband Tim, Brother David and the entire Kearney family as they struggle through this period of uncertainty.

Bill Bushard FS Council 13897

Received 11/13/06
Prayers for Annie Space (and her parents)

Brother Knight's,   Brother Louie Navarro, our esteemed insurance representative, requests we Pray for two (2) year old , Annie Space (and her parents) who has terminal cancer. This is a very tragic occurrence and is causing great grief in the family.  

Vivat Jesus! Brother Jim McCluskey, GK Mesquite Council #13754

Received 11/09/06
Prayers

Eric Enruez ( 15 yrs old), nephew of Rose Gardea, wife of our Deputy District #5, Ray Gardea, died from cancer on Nov 6, 2006. Please remember Eric, his parents and relatives in your prayers.

Vivat Jesus! Brother Jim McCluskey, GK Mesquite Council #13754

Received 11/08/06
Prayers for Br. Moore

Br. Knights, Please pray for Br. Moore, that his hip surgery is a success and that he has a quick recovery.

Jim Shurtliff, Financial Secretary Fallon Council 4828

Received 11/02/06
Passing of SK Edgar Smith

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Honorary Life Member, Sir Knight Edgar Smith of Mother Seton Council 11029.  He passed away late Tuesday. A Memorial Mass will be held Friday November 3, at 1:30 pm.  His children are sending his remains back to Philadelphia to be buried next to his wife.

Received 11/02/06
Prayers for Angie Lawson

Brother Knights,  
Brother Jake Pitts, Mesquite Council 13754, requests your prayers for the recovery of his Sister Angie Lawson who is suffering from pneumonia.   We appreciate your consideration and time.

Sincerely,   Brother Jim McCluskey, GK

Received 11/02/06
Passing of Father Bernard Burns

Dear Brother Knights and Ladies,  
I am sadden to hear that Father Bernard Burns passed on Friday Oct 20th. I was informed by SK and Brother Tony Martinez of Christ the King Council 7322 in Reno, who received the word from Ireland.  

Father Bernard Burns was Pastor of Holy Family/Holy Rosary Parishes in Portola/Loyalton California for 30+ years and returned to his beloved Ireland, when he retired in 2001. Father Burns joined the Knights in March 1954 (transferred to Council 7322 in 1984) and the 4th Degree, Bishop Manogue Assembly in February 1995.

A Memorial Service will be held at the Holy Family Parish in Portola on Wednesday, November 8, Starting a 6:00 PM. It is recommended you arrive early, a large crowd is expected. A 4th Degree Color Guard is being requested. Holy Family Parish is located at 108 Taylor Avenue, Portola, CA 96122.  

Please pray for the repose of the soul of our dear and beloved former Pastor, Fr. Bernard Burns.

Fraternally Yours;

SK and Brother Russell Fromherz, FICF-PGK
Knights of Columbus Insurance and Benefits Field Agent
Local: (775) 746-0518  /  Rural: (800) 774-0518 e-mail: RussKofC@charter.net

Received 11/02/06
Prayers for Jim Anderson

Brother Jim Anderson of Council 12690 passed away on Oct 26 2006. 

Please keep Jim and his family in your prayers.

Received 10/26/06
Prayers for Pablo Vielman's wife

Brother Knights and Ladies,  

Candidate Pablo Vielman's wife has had a turn for the worse. She is again being treated for a tumor in the brain and is going to have another operation soon. The tumor has been in remission but has again become active. We have been trying for over a year to get Pablo to be installed as a 1st Degree but due to his business commitments, we have not been successful.  

Please say all the prayers you can for his young wife and for Pablo and his little daughter. Thank you for your help from Mesquite Council #13754 but mostly from Pablo Vielman.  

Vivat Jesus!   Brother Jim McCluskey, Gk

Received 10/22/06
PRAYERS REQUESTED FOR RAY GONZALEZ

Just got word that Ray Gonzalez, brother of Nickey Acteo (wife to PSD Carl “Ted” Aceto, 1992-1994), will be having bypass surgery, Tuesday, October 24, at Desert Springs Hospital, Las Vegas.  You can call the Acetos at 702-451-8624 to check on his condition and am sure Ray would enjoy receiving some get-well cards.  You can send them to his attention c/o the Aceto residence: 4771 Novatoga Drive, Las Vegas, NV  89120-1742.

MACEDONIO “CURLY” INIQUEZ, PRESIDENT
PAST STATE DEPUTIES ASSOCIATION

Received 10/20/06
PRAYERS REQUESTED FOR PSD RAY BAROZZI (1989-1990)

Once again prayers are requested for PSD Ray Barozzi.  He is at St. Mary’s Medical Center, Reno, 775-770-3000, room #374.  He was having breathing problems and is now being treated for pneumonia.  Reno Field Agent Russ Fromherz visited him recently.  Brother Ray was a bit frail, but responded in good spirits to jokes and talking with nurses.  He does not have e-mail, so if any Knights in the Reno or surrounding areas can find time to visit him, please do so.  You can also send him get-well cards or cards of encouragement at: 3485 Bryan St., Reno, NV  89503-1910.

MACEDONIO “CURLY” INIQUEZ, PRESIDENT
PAST STATE DEPUTIES ASSOCIATION

Received 10/18/06
PRAYERS REQUESTED FOR SISTER-IN-LAW GERI ROY
OF PSD FRANK HOLZHAUER  (1983-1985)

I have just learned from Tony Stephenson, Grand Knight of St. Ann of the Comstock Council #13924, Dayton, that Geri Roy, sister of Carol Holzhauer, wife of PSD Frank Holzhauer, is suffering from Pulmonary Fibrosis and has suffered several other serious conditions as a result of this.  She has been hospitalized for quite sometime now.  We understand that the prognosis isn't good.  PSD Frank and his wife Carol are currently with her in San Jose.  They would appreciate our prayers on behalf of Geri.

MACEDONIO “CURLY” INIQUEZ, PRESIDENT
PAST STATE DEPUTIES ASSOCIATION

Received 10/18/06
PRAYERS REQUESTED FOR PSD & FM JOHN YOUNGMAN (1997-1998)

I just got word from Billie Youngman (John Youngman’s wife) that John will be entering a Reno hospital on Monday, October 23 to have surgery on his left Carotid Artery.  He is not expected to be in the hospital too long.

John has had past health problems and because of all our prayers, he seems to recuperate pretty well, so let’s try it again.  I am sure John would appreciate some calls of encouragement before and after he enters the hospital so please give him a call at 1-775-335-8898 or send him a get-well card at 675 Parlanti Lane, SP  C71, Sparks, NV  89434-4040.

MACEDONIO “CURLY” INIQUEZ, PRESIDENT
PAST STATE DEPUTIES ASSOCIATION

Received 10/16/06
Prayers for the repose of the soul of Stella Epperson

Brothers,

Stella Epperson, mother of Jack Epperson, Recorder for council 13924 passed away Saturday October 14.

Please pray for the repose of her soul, and healing for her family in this time of loss.

Fraternally,

Tony Stephenson, Grand Knight
St. Ann of the Comstock council 13924

Received 10/16/06
Prayers for the repose of the soul of St Rose Knight, Brother Al

Brother Knights and Ladies,
Our first St Rose Knight from our new council passed away today, (Saturday).
Please pray for the repose of her soul, of Brother Al, and keep his wife Maryanne and their family in your prayers during this time of sorrow.

Thanks,   Brent Zicarelli Grand Knight 13842

Received 10/10/06
Passing of Robert L. Harris, son of GK and Master Marv Harris

Fellow Knights,   It is with a sad heart for Marv and Gerri Harris that I communicate this news. Marv's son Robert L. Harris passed away last weekend. He had been fighting cancer which had been in remission until a week and a half ago. Robert wanted an informal service in his hometown of Dallas, Texas.  He also requested that in lieu of flowers please that donations be sent to the American Cancer Society in his name.

Sincerely,   Herb Dorszynski, Deputy Grand Knight Council 7322

Received 10/05/06
Mesquite Council #13754 requests the following prayer intentions

Brother Knights and Ladies,  

Knights of Columbus Council #13754 in Mesquite requests the following prayer intentions;  
1) Request prayers for the repose of the soul of Father Clarence Savial's brother that just recently passed away in India.  

2) Brother Perkowski, Mesquite Council #13754 requests your prayers for his Sister-in Law who is having a bone marrow transplant. May she have a swift and sure recovery.  

3) Our Brother Rick Crain, Mesquite Council #13754 is having his leg amputated first part of November 2006. He has had over fifty operations and several knee replacements. All have resulted in serious staff infections over many years. The VA hospital has to remove the source of the continuous infections which is the metal parts of the artificial knee and perform the operation on the leg. Brother Rick has gone through many years of pain and this operation should solve the problem. We offer prayers for the success of the operation and his full recovery. We look forward to his being able to becoming active again and need him in our Council. God Bless.

Vivat Jesus!   Brother Jim McCluskey, GK

Received 10/02/06
Departed Sir Knight Federico Laciste

Prayers are requested for brother Sir Knight Federico “Ric” Laciste, who passed away September 28, 2006.  Brother Federico was a member of Mother Seton Council 11029, and of Msgr John J. Lambe assembly 0611.

Please remember Federico and his family in your prayers.

F.N. David W. Strait I.P.S.D.

Received 8/28/06
Prayers requested for Rich Barth, PGK

Brother Knights and Ladies,  

Prayers are requested for Rich Barth, Past Grand Knight of Elko Council 2511. Brother Rich has throat cancer and will be going in for treatment. We will keep everyone up-to-date as information becomes available.  

Please keep Brother Rich and the Barth family in your prayers.    

Vivat Jesus!   Ray Langer, DD-2

Received 8/27/06
Passing of C.P. Ward, Past Grand Knight of Councils 5693 & 10780

It is with sadness that I must tell you that C.P. Ward, Past Grand Knight of Fr. Francisco Garces Council 5693 in Las Vegas and  Past Grand Knight of Our Lady of the Valley Council 10780 in Pahrump, and member of the John J. Lambe assembly in Las Vegas past away Wednesday the 23rd, in a local hospital, no service will be held by the family, C.P. will be cremated and transported to Boulder City Military cemetery.     Please pray for him.  

Viva Jesus, PSD Svend Hammering

Received 8/27/06
Prayers requested for the repose of Linda Maffi's soul, wife of Br. Marty Maffi

Br. Knights and Ladies, Please pray for the repose of the soul of Ms. Linda Maffi, who passed away on 22 August.  Linda is the wife of Br. Marty Maffi of Fallon Council 4828.  Graveside services will be held at the Churchill County Cemetery at 11:00 a.m. on 28 August.  A reception will take place following the service at Steve and Mary Lou Maffi's house at 140 N. Bailey.  

Jim Shurtliff
Financial Secretary
Fallon Council 4828

Received 8/26/06
Prayer Request for Ernie Persi

Brothers and familes: Brother and SK Ernie Persi recently had double bypass surgery of his heart. Although in considerable pain he is resting at Sunrise Hospital in Las Vegas.

Your thoughts and prayers for Ernie and wife Marlene will be most appreciative during this recovery period. Also, you may reach him at Sunrise Hosp 702-731-8000 and ask for his room.

Blessings to all!

Mike Rippa, Grand Knight
Holy Apostles 12543

Received 8/24/06
Prayers Requested for Two brother Knights of Council 12845

Brother Knights:  

Two brother Knights of Council 12845 in Gardnerville are in need of your prayers. 

SK Bob Simmons, Faithful Navigator of Assembly 2777 has just under gone knee-replacement surgery.

SK Al Blythe who was the charter Grand Knight of Council 12845 has been cured of the skin cancer on his head but now has found that he has a spot of lung cancer.  More test will be done to determine the course of treatment. 

Your prayers are requested for these brothers.  

Vivat Jesus,  

Rick Fambrini
District Deputy Coordinator - North
Nevada State Council

Received 8/13/06
Prayers for the Repose of the Soul of Neil Fleming

Brothers, Neil Fleming a brother from Mother Seton Council 11029 passed away on August 5. Funeral Services have been set for 10:00 AM on Wednesday August 15, 2006 and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, Las Vegas.

Please Pray for the repose of Neils soul.

Faithfully,

Jim Hurja
Grand Knight.

Received 8/11/06
Prayers for Daniel Stevenson

Brothers,

Daniel Steavenson, the brother-in-law of Dave Ryan passed away from bone cancer on 08/10/06.  Please keep Dan and his family in your prayers.  

Thanks, Dave

Received 8/06/06
Prayers for Roman Lesniak

Brother Knights and Ladies,
Rosary Council 3741 Chancellor and Vocations Chairman Roman Lesniak will be
having an angiogram this week.

Please keep Brother Roman in your prayers.

Vivat Jesus!

Fraternally,
Past Grand Knight Robert Camilleri

Received 8/06/06
Prayer Request for Joseph Warner

Brother Knights and Ladies,   Please keep Joseph Warner in your prayers for the repose of his soul. He is a member of Fr. Francisco Garces council 5693, he passed away on July 31. There will be a memorial service at St. Francis de Sales Church on August 11 at 12 noon.

Please keep Joseph and his family in your prayers.    

Alex Torres GK 5693

Received 8/03/06
Passing of Phyillis Foley

Worthy Brothers Fellow Knights,  

Yesterday evening Phyillis Foley passed away after a long battle of cancer she was the wife of Past Grand Knight John Foley St. Jude  9102. Prayers and support are needed for brother John & his family and at this time , no funeral arrangements have been made.

Yours in Christ, Ray Foster PGK, St. Jude council 9102

Received 8/03/06
Prayers For Sally Killey

Brothers, Please keep "Sally" Killey in your prayers, She is the beloved wife of Lifetime member Gene Killey from Mother Seton Council 11029.  Gene and Sally, who had not been in good health for quite awhile, returned to Wisconsin recently to undergo treatment.  I just received word today that she has cancer. She is also recuperating.  Let us pray that she has a complete recovery.  Sall and Gene are a wonderful couple. Keep both Gene and Sally in your prayers.

Jim Hurja,  GK  11029

Received 8/03/06
Prayers for repose of Travis Carnes' soul

Brother Knights and Ladies, Please Keep Travis Carnes in your prayers for the repose of his soul.  A member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Council 11029, he passed away on July 21st. 

Please keep him and his beloved wife Ruth in your prayers.

Jim Hurja,  GK  11029

Received 7/23/06
Prayers requested for Brother Matt Mathews

Brother Knights and Ladies,   Prayers are requested for Brother Matt Mathews, son of FS Leonard "Guy" Mathews, Council 1340 in Ely.  Brother Matt was involved in a motor-vehicle accident and is currently in Washo Medical. Details of his condition are unknown at this point.   Please keep Matt and his family in your prayers.

Harry Rhea, GK 1340

Received 7/18/06
Prayers requested for Brother Knights, update: Joe Volk & Roland LeClerc

Dear Brother Knights and Ladies,   Brother Joe Volk, Rosary Council #3741in Henderson, is having surgery to implant a defibrillator on JULY 21st.  He will go in at 6:00am, but we don't know the time of the surgery.   Please keep him in your prayers in the hope for a quick recovery. 

Also, Brother Knight, GK Roland LeClerc is recovering from knee surgery.  Keep him also in your prayers.  Thanks so much to all of you that have been praying for them - the rest is in God's hands.    

Eileen Falardo Past President Ladies Auxiliary, 3741

Received 7/13/06
Update on Jerry Nebron, father-in-law of Dave Ryan

My father-in-law's Surgery went very well and they are sure they got all the cancer.  They did have to take his bladder, prostrate and some of the lymph nodes.  They took the lymph nodes only to check for the spread of the cancer to this area but it came back clean.  They didn't even put him in ICU but took him back to his regular room after the surgery and had him up and out of bed the next morning before we got to the hospital.   

Thanks again for all your thoughts and prayers, Tracy and I really appreciate all my Brother Knights and their families for what you have done for us during this time.    

Dave & Tracy Ryan

Received 7/13/06
Prayers requested for Mary M. Overton, wife of Brother Ed (Council #13754)

Brother Knights and Ladies, Mesquite Council #13754 requests your prayers for Brother Ed Overton's wife, Mary M. Overton.  Please offer your prayer's for Mary's rapid recovery from surgery scheduled for July 24, 06.  

Thank you for your support of our Brother and his wife.    

Vivat Jesus!
Brother Jim McCluskey, GK

Received 7/12/06
Prayers requested for the repose of Horace Bowser Jr's soul

Brother Knights and Ladies,
Please Keep HORACE BOWSER JR in your prayers for the repose of his soul.  Brother Horace Bowser's son, Horace Jr. 47 passed away in Austin Texas July 5th.  Grave-side services will be Friday, July 14th at the Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery. 

Horace Sr. has held many offices in Council 11029.  

Please keep Horace Jr.,  Horace and Willie (wife) in your prayers.      

Mickey McGuire PGK 11029

Received 7/10/06
Prayers requested for Brother Knights' Joe Volk & Roland LeClerc of Council #3741

Dear Brother Knights and Ladies,  

Brother Joe Volk, Rosary Council #3741, is having surgery to implant a defibrillator on JULY 14.  He will go in at 6:00am, but we don't know the time of the surgery.  

Brother Roland LeClerc is having knee surgery on July 13th.  

Please say prayers for them and their families in the hope for a quick recovery.

Thanks so much to all of you that have been praying for them - the rest is in God's hands.    

Eileen Falardo Past President Ladies Auxiliary, 3741

Received 7/09/06
Prayers requested for Judy Bell

Brother Knights and Ladies,

Prayers are requested for Judy Bell, wife of Ed Bell of St. Robert Bellarmine Council 13897 in Fernley. Judy's cancer has returned, this time moving to the right side of her neck.  Her surgery is scheduled for July 12th at 2 PM, at Washoe South Meadows Hospital in Reno.  

Please keep Judy and Ed's family in your prayers.    

Bill Bushard Council 13897 FS

Received 7/09/06
Prayers requested for Kay Dill

Dear Knights and Ladies,    

Please pray for Kay Dill, sister of Dick Van Camp of Council 13897 in Fernley. Kay is currently at Northern Nevada Medical Center and will be undergoing surgery this coming week; she recently fell resulting in two broken neck vertebrae.    

Please pray for a successful surgery and speedy recovery.

Bill Bushard FS St. Robert Bellarmine Council 13897

Received 7/07/06
Update - PGK FDD Cliff Cramer of Council 4828, please continue prayers.

Br. Knights and Ladies,

I just talked to Br. Cliff.  He is back home and he reported that all of the tests turned out negative and they couldn't find anything wrong with him.  The doctor basically attributed his symptoms to stress.  Br. Cliff will be, in his own words, "a couch potato" for about a week to allow the incision from the angiogram to heal.   

He also wanted me to pass along his appreciation for your prayers.    

Jim Shurtliff Financial Secretary Fallon Council 4828

Received 7/07/06
Prayers requested for Jerry Nebron

Brother Knights and Ladies,

Prayers are requested for Jerry Nebron, father-in-law of Brother Dave Ryan.  He found out last Thursday that he has cancer and they are going to do surgery on Tuesday in Scottsdale, AZ to remove his bladder, lymph nodes and prostrate.   

Please keep Jerry Nebron in your prayers, and also Dave, his wife and the Nebron/Ryan family.    

God bless

Received 7/07/06
Prayers requested for PGK, FDD, Cliff Cramer of Council 4828 in Fallon.

Brother Knights and Ladies,  

Prayers are requested for  PGK FDD, Cliff Cramer of Council 4828.  Brother Cliff was taken to the hospital last night with chest pains.   He was transferred to Washoe Medical this morning. 
They believe there may be possible blockage, so they are doing further testing.    

Jim Shurtliff Financial Secretary Fallon Council 4828

Received 7/06/06
PRAYERS REQUESTED FOR BILLIE YOUNGMAN,
WIFE TO FM & PSD JOHN YOUNGMAN (1997-1998), RENO/SPARKS

Brother Knights and Ladies,   Prayers and get-well-wishes are requested for Billie Youngman, Chartered President of the Ladies Auxiliary, Council #7322, Christ the King Council, Reno. Just got off the phone with Brother John and Billie. Billie is recuperating from major surgery which she had on June 29.  

I am sure they would both like to hear from you, so call them at 775-355-8898 or send them some encouraging words at; 675 Parlanti Lane, Space #71, Sparks, NV 89434-4040.

MACEDONIO “CURLY” INIQUEZ, PRESIDENT
PAST STATE DEPUTIES ASSOCIATION

Received 7/05/06
Update on PSD Ray Barozzi (1989-1990), Christ the King, Council #7322, in Reno.

Brother Knights and Ladies,   Brother Ray is home from the hospital. He doesn’t have e-mail so please write him a line or two and mail to his home at: 3485 Bryan Street, Reno, NV 89503-1910 or give him a call at 775-747-1801.

I'm sure he would enjoy a visit or two from any Brother Knight in the Reno or surrounding areas.  

MACEDONIO “CURLY” INIQUEZ, PRESIDENT
PAST STATE DEPUTIES ASSOCIATION

Received 7/02/06
Prayers requested for the repose of Lillian Stack's soul

Brother Knight's,   Brother Andre, Mesquite Council #13754, asks you to pray for the repose of the soul of his mother-in-law, Lillian Stack. Lillian passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2006 at the age of 81. For all who knew her will truly miss her and will remember her as someone who cherished everyone whom she met.  

We appreciate your prayer's for this fine lady and for the Andre/Stack family.    

Vivat Jesus!   Brother Jim McCluskey, GK

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