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 Secretary Pat Sullivan.

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Received 12/30/09
Prayers Requested for Zermeno Family

Dear Brothers,

It is with sadness that we announce that the nephew of our Deputy Grand Knight, Mario Zermeno, passed away on Saturday December 26th after a difficult struggle with cancer. Please keep him, Mario, and his entire family in your prayers.

A Viewing has been scheduled on Saturday January 2nd from 11am-1pm at the Davis Funeral Home on Rancho and Charleston in Las Vegas. Please plan to attend to show our Deputy Grand Knight that he has the support of his Brother Knights.

St. Jude Council 9102

Received 12/29/09
Prayers Requested for David Griggs & His Family

Brothers- It is with sadness in my heart to inform you of the passing of David Griggs during the Christmas Weekend. David was a 3rd degree Knight with Christ the King Council #7322 and a Knight for more than 23 years. Although he wasn't recently active in our Council, he had performed the maintenance around the Parish for several years. He is survived by his wife, Josie, two sons and a daughter. He was 63.

At this time, I do not have any information on the memorial service but will keep you informed when those details become available.

Please keep David and his family in your prayers during this difficult time.

Vivat Jesus ! Jesus Lives !
John Itzaina-GK
Christ the King Council #7322

Received 12/24/09
Prayers needed for Jean Causey

Brother Knights and Ladies,

Jean Causey, widow of PSD Dave Causey, has recently had surgery and is recovering at HEALTHSOUTH. Please keep her in your prayers.

God Bless,
Ted Aceto, PSD

Received 12/20/09
Prayers Requested for Brother Anthony (Tony) DaPra (Update)

As of Saturday December 19th 5:05 PM:

Brother Tony DaPra of Council 10442, after a very difficult time seems to be doing much better, but prayers for his continued improvement are requested. Tony is currently in the ICU at Summerlin Hospital and cannot have visitors. If he continues to improve, he may be released to come home on Monday. Thanks for your support of Tony, Sharyn and their family.

Don Thompson, Grand Knight
St. Joseph, Husband of Mary, Council 10442

Received 12/19/09
Update on SK Tony Donofrio

From Sir Knight Tony Donofrio, Financial Secretary of St. Joseph, Husband of Mary Council 10442, and member of Lambe Assembly 611 who had the medical procedure on Wednesday December 16th:

Brothers: Thanks for all of your prayers, calls and cards. My procedure went well. The surgeon found the specific area inside the walls of my heart that was causing my rapid and irregular heart beat. They cleared away the cells from that area and the insertion of a Defibrillator was not necesary. The surgeon said that I should not have any more problems. Again thanks for the power of prayer! Amen!

Tony Donofrio

Received 12/16/09
Prayers Requested for Sir Knight Tony Donofrio

Please pray for Sir Knight Anthony (Tony ) Donofrio, Financial Secretary for St. Joseph, Husband of Mary, Council 10442 and member of Msgr. John J. Lambe Assembly 0611. Brother Tony will undergo a medical procedure on Wednesday December 16th which will reset the heartbeat timer in the middle of his heart. He has been experiencing heartbeats of over 170 beats per minute. The high heartbeat rate also causes his blood pressure to drop to a very low level so he must be rushed to the emergency room. Also, say a prayer of support for his wife, Paula, who is the President of the Council 10442 Ladies Auxiliary, and their family.

Don Thompson, Grand Knight
St. Joseph, Husband of Mary, Council

Received 12/14/09
Prayer request for Roz Turner

Brother Knights and Ladies,

Roz Turner, Wife of our past Faithful Navigator Lee Turner, fell last week and possibly fractured a vertebrae. She is in a lot of pain. Please keep them both in your prayers.

Yours in Christ
John Solt, Assembly 2777
Gardnerville

Received 12/14/09
Prayers Requested for Brother Anthony (Tony) DaPra (Update)

Please pray for the speedy recovery of our Brother Anthony (Tony ) DaPra, who is in the intensive care unit at Centennial Hospital. Also, say a prayer of support for his wife, Sharyn and their family.

Don Thompson, Grand Knight
St. Joseph, Husband of Mary, Council 10442

Received 12/13/09
Carol Acosta called home

Brother Knights and Ladies,

It is with heartfelt sadness that I inform you that Carol Acosta passed away unexpectedly yesterday. Carol is the wife of Brother Rudy Acosta who is the Deputy Grand Knight of our council in Yerington and a member of the 4th Degree at St. Galls. Please keep in your prayers Carol for the repose of the soul, and Rudy during this most difficult time of grieving and sorrow.

God bless,

Bob Tupa, Grand Knight
Pope John Paul II Council 6688

Received 12/12/09
Prayer request for Michael Cotoia

Brother Knights and Ladies,

Michael Cotoia, Grand Knight of Rosary Council #3741 in Henderson, will be admitted to St Rose hospital, Siena Campus on Monday, December 14th for knee replacement surgery for the third time.

Please offer your prayers for Michael for a successful surgery and a speedy recovery... and keep his wife Donna and their family in your prayers during their time of need. Thank you.

Fraternally,

Patrick Sullivan
State Secretary

Received 12/11/09
Prayers for Norris Dupree

Brother Knights,

Brother Knight, Norris Dupree was just admitted to Desert Springs Hospital for unknown reasons. Norris is a member of St. Viator Council 8282 and regularly attends both business meetings and socials along with all of our special events. Please keep Norris and his wife Shirley in our prayers.

Vivat Jesus,
Rick Sherman
GK - Council 8282

Received 12/10/09
Prayers Requested for Brother Anthony (Tony) DaPra

Please pray for the speedy recovery of our Brother Anthony (Tony ) DaPra, who was admitted to the hospital at Nellis Air Force Base in the early morning of December 10th. He has a severe respiratory problem. With his general health issues, he is having a tough time. Also, say a prayer of support for his wife, Sharyn and their family.

Don Thompson, Grand Knight
St. Joseph, Husband of Mary, Council 10442

Received 12/08/09
Prayer Request for Family of SK Jose Barreto.

Brother Knights & Ladies,

On behalf of SK Jose Barreto & family & friends they want to thank everyone for their kind prayers during his wife Gabriella's illness & confinement in the hospital in Calif. Sadly, however, our Heavenly Father decided to end her suffering & take her home. She was taken home on Thursday evening 3 Dec 2009. Please continue your prayers for this young family to help them make it through this very difficult time, especially the young children.

Fraternally,
Ray Gardea
DD #7

Received 12/08/09
Prayer Request for Luigi Pascua

Brother Knights and Ladies,

Please pray for my son Luigi Pascua, for a speedy recovery. He will undergo a left leg surgery/procedure today at Centennial Hills Hospital, Las Vegas.

Luigi is the current Warden of St Francis of Assisi Council 13456 and an active member of our degree team. Thank you.

Vivat Jesus!

Antonio Pascua
Grand Knight
St Francis of Assisi Council 13456
Henderson, Nevada

Received 12/08/09
Prayers Requested for Sir Knight Mike O'Brien

Mike is a member of Council 13842 and a Trustee of Assembly 3118, Reno.

Mike O'Briean fell on the ice today and broke his hip! He is at St. Mary's and will be having surgery Tuesday afternoon to repair it and put in a rod. He is not in all that much pain. It should be fine, but prayer for him couldn't hurt!

Helen O'Brien

Dave Wertzberger

Council 13842

Received 12/08/09
Prayers Requested for Joseph Cronin, Son of Brother George Cronin

Please pray for the rapid and complete recovery of Joseph Cronin, the seven-year-old son of Brother George Cronin of St. Joseph, Husband of Mary, Council 10442 and his wife Susan. Joseph is in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at Summerlin Hospital due to complications from pneumonia.

Don Thompson, Grand Knight
St. Joseph, Husband of Mary, Council 10442

Received 12/06/09
Prayers Requested for Faithful Trustee SK Tony Lucchesi, PGK, FN

Sir Knight Tony Lucchesi has been admitted to Summerlin Hospital on Saturday night Suffering from a severe cough and elevated blood pressure. After examination and tests his doctor is keeping him hospitalized until Tuesday.

Summerlin Hospital is located at:
657 Town Center Drive
Ph.# 702-233-7000
Tony is in room 425
Phone Calls and Visits OK
Cards to
2729 Sattley Cir.
Las Vegas NV 89117


Tony Perrella, FM
Grand Knight
Holy Spirit council 14784

Received 12/05/09
Prayers Requested for Rose Zicarelli

Hello friends and family,

Mom, Rose Zicarelli, had some very severe abdominal pains last night, Friday Dec 4th. We took her via 911 to St Mary's-Reno to the ER. Tests showed a leakage in her abdomen and surgery was called for. We had Fr Art, the on call Catholic Priest, come and give her the Blessed Sacrament of Anointing (and what a wonderful experience it was with Fr Art).

The doctors were not sure Mom would make it thru the major surgery, but she did. They found a hole/ulcer in her stomach and fixed it up. She then went into ICU.

Mom is awake now and somewhat alert, but on a ventilator, her kidney's are not working well, she has an enlarger heart and other medical issues. She is also a DNR patient for advanced resusitation. We'll be headed back to the ICU tomorrow, Sunday.

May our loving God always be with us . . . .


Brent Zicarelli (PGK #13842), Val, Chris Zicarelli (Trustee#13842) and the family

Received 12/05/09
Prayers Requested for the Repose of the Soul of Brother George Kirkwood a Family

Sir Knight George Kirkwood from St. Joseph, Husband of Mary, Council 10442 has passed away Nov 30th. His Funeral Mass is scheduled for Monday, December 7th, at 9:30 AM at St. Joseph, Husband of Mary, Roman Catholic Church 7269 W. SAHARA AVE. Brother Knights are requested to attend. Brother Kirkwood was a Charter Member and first Grand Knight of Pope John XXIII Council #5445 passed away.

VISITATIONS AT PALM'S MORTUARY, DOWNTOWN, 1325 N. MAIN ST WILL BE 4-7 PM, DEC. 6., WITH A ROSARY AT 5 PM. BURIAL WILL FOLLOW AT NOON, AT SOUTHERN NEVADA VETERANS MEMORIAL CEMETARY, IN BOULDER CITY.

Please pray for the repose of Brother George’s soul, and for his wife Louise and their family during this trying time.

Grand Knight Don Thompson
St. Joseph, Husband of Mary, Council 10442

Received 12/2/09
Prayers Requested for Carlos Luna Mother

I request prayers for my mother in St. Mary's room 387.

In the Faith,
Carlos Luna

Received 11/25/09
Prayers Requested for Brother Kirkwood and Family

Please pray for the recovery of our St. Joseph, Husband of Mary, Council 10442 Brother George Kirkwood and for his wife Louise and their family. George is an Honorary Life Member of Council 10442. I spoke with Father Marc Howes and later with Brother George's son, Jim Kirkwood. George is currently home after spending some time in the hospital with serious heart problems. His son said he is very weak.

Tony Donofrio
Financial Secretary
St. Joseph, Husband of Mary, Council 10442

Received 11/24/09
Update on State Treasurer John Layman

Brother Knights,

Our State Treasurer John Layman had surgery today and the Doctor told his wife Pat... the surgery was successful and all is well. He will get to go home in a couple of days. Please continue with prayers for John for a fast recovery.

God bless,
Ted Aceto, PSD

Received 11/24/09
Prayers Requested for Woody Blair

Just a short note for Woody Blair, Council 13842 membership chair. Woody goes in for his third operation in four months tonight between 6:00 and 7:00 pm we hope and pray that they get everything cleaned out this time. We know if it wasn't for all your prayers he would probably be worse off than he is. THANK YOU SOOOOMUCH!!!! love and prayers

Pat Blair

Received 11/22/09
Prayers needed for Fr. Cyril Apassa

Please pray for the recovery of Fr. Cyril Apassa, Chaplain of Nevada Council 978, who recently suffered a stroke. He is recovering at St. Mary's hospital in Reno.

Brian Saeman, Grand Knight
Nevada Council 978

Received 11/21/09
Tragic passing of Daniel Leach

Brother Daniel Leach of Saint Andrew Council 8078 in Boulder City, was killed this morning in an automobile accident near Searchlight. Dan was on his way to work as a Metro Policeman in Laughlin. Details will follow as they become available.

Your Prayers are asked for his wife Laura and family.

Fraternally,
Robert J. Hartman, GK

Received 11/21/09
Prayer request for John Layman State Treasurer

Brother Knights,

State Treasurer John Layman has informed me that he will be having surgery this week and will need to stay at home a couple of weeks for recovery... Please offer your prayers for John for a successful surgery and a fast recovery... and keep his wife Pat and their family in your prayers during their time of need. Thank you.

In Christ,

Jim Kelly
State Deputy

Received 11/19/09
Richard Davis (Brother of Jack Davis 2820) Called Home

It is with sadness that I have to inform you my Brother Richard Davis Jr. passed away today (Nov 18th).

He fought an 11-year battle with multiple myeloma (a cancer carried by the blood into the bone marrow) and succumbed in the early morning hours. His passing had been expected, but I couldn't let him go without wishing that, somehow, a miracle would come our way. Ultimately God's will was done.

He is survived by his wife Anna, daughter Adriana and her husband Andrew Blum, and by his son Richard III, his wife Nuala and their children Keri and Richard IV. He is also survived by his siblings, Robert Davis, Jack Davis and Loretta Hageman and her husband Robert.

Richard is a Past Grand Knight of Pope John XXIII Council 7104, Conguers, NY, and a Commandant of the Fort Lauderdale post of the Marine Corps League.

Please join me in praying for the repose of his soul.

Jack Davis
Knights of Columbus
St. Joseph, Husband of Mary
Council 10442
Las Vegas, NV

Received 11/19/09
Br. Peter French has gone home to God

It is with great sadness but also with joy to inform my brother Knights that Br. Peter French, member of Ponderosa Council 4928 has gone home to God. Peter was a long time member of council 4928. He was an officer for many years and very active with the council. He was also a good friend. Petter passed away quietly at home on Tuesday 17th after having a wonderful time with his wife Judith out at Pyramid lake.

Services for Peter will be on Monday 23rd at 7pm at Immaculate Conception Church in Sparks, NV.

Peter was a kind, honest man and for that the Good Lord has welcomed him home. Good Job Peter.

Greg Fields, GK 4928

Received 11/16/09
Funeral Services for Clara Matejovsky

Brother Knights and Ladies,

Clara Matejovsky (widow of Past State Deputy Doug Matejovsky) entered into eternal rest on Thursday November 12, 2009.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday November 21, 2009 at Davis Funeral Home located at 6200 S Eastern Ave. in Las Vegas.

Viewing will be from 3 PM till 6 PM.

Prayer Service will begin at 5 PM, Celebrated by Fr. Clarence Savial

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

God bless,
Ted Aceto, PSD

Received 11/16/09
Prayer Request for James Anthony Newman

Brother Knights,

Mesquite Council #13754 requests your prayers for Sir Knight Edward Gutierrez's Grandson, Mr. James Anthony Newman. He underwent serious surgery on his neck and is in a coma with serious consequences in St. Mary's Hospital in Grand Junction, CO. James was intending to become a Knight upon his recovery from this surgery.

Please include him and his family in your prayers.

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

Received 11/12/09
Clara Matejovsky called home

Brother Knights,

Our prayers are needed for the repose of the soul for Clara Matejovsky, widow of Past State Deputy Doug Matejovsky. Clara has entered into eternal rest and will truly be missed. Funeral arrangements are pending, although we will inform everyone as soon as the services are finalized. Thank you.

God bless,
Ted Aceto, PSD

Received 11/12/09
Prayers Requested for Brother Stanley Blaske and Family

Please say a prayer for the full and speedy recovery of our Brother Knight Stanley Blaske and for his wife Marcella. Over a week ago, he was struck by a car while crossing the street. Stan informed me that he doesn't remember the accident. He woke up in University Medical Center and discovered his leg had been broken and he had head contusions. He is recuperating at home and hopes to be able to rejoin us at our Council 10442 meetings in a few months.

Jack Davis, Treasurer
St. Joseph, Husband of Mary, Council 10442

Received 11/12/09
Sir Knight Phillip Zinni called home

One of our Fourth Degree Knights, Phillip Zinni has died. His funeral will be on Monday, November 16th at 11:15 am in the Church. He is a widower; however Pat Muffley who is with the funeral ministry said that the family wanted to be sure the Knights are informed.

Ray Stewart, GK
Council 11029
Las Vegas

Received 11/10/09
Prayers for passing of Hazel Mueller

Hazel Mueller, wife of brother Fred Mueller, Council 7322 passed away Saturday Night in her home in Reno. Hazel and Fred were very active in council activities, she was a member of the ladies Axillary.

Please include both in your prayers, They were together for so many years, this will be rough for Fred.

God bless,

Ben Ruybalid,
PGK council 7322

Received 11/9/09
Please Pray for Dominic and Clare Casbarro

Brother Knights,

My parents were in a motorcycle accident Saturday evening. My father, Dominic Casbarro, suffered several fractured ribs, but is doing very well. My mother, Clare Casbarro, broke both bones in her left leg and fractured her right arm. She went in for surgery Sunday morning for her leg and everything went great. She is scheduled for surgery on her arm sometimg Monday. If you could please keep them in your thoughts and prayers, and pass this along to the other Knights, I would greatly appreciate it! God has done a wonderful job of watching over both my parents the past couple of days, but we could always use another prayer. My dad would have loved to e-mail you himself, but he wanted to get an e-mail out as soon as possible; and since my mom is his main concern at the moment, he will be spending most his time at the hospital by her side. I am told it will take about six to eight weeks for my father to recover his injuries, and my mom is looking at about six to ten weeks before she is able to get up and move around. Although, the next couple of months will be a challenge, we are so thankful they are alive. Please keep both of them in your thoughts!

Thank you so much,
Michelle Casbarro

Received 11/9/09
Prayer Request for PGK Richard Davis

Please pray to our founder, Father Michael J. McGivney, for his intercession with our Lord on the behalf of my brother Richard Davis. Richard was a PGK of Pope John XXIII Council 7104 Congers NY, and has fought an 11 year battle with multiple myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells in bone marrow). The doctors have done all they can for him and is now in home hospice care.

Please pray with me that this will be the miracle confirming, to the world, that Father McGivney is a Saint.

Vivat Jesus.


Jack Davis, Treasurer
St. Joseph, Husband of Mary, Council 10442
Las Vegas, NV

Received 11/9/09
Prayers Requested for Patricia Lopez

Brothers,

John Lopez, former District Deputy has requested our prayers for his wife Patricia. She was just diagnosed with breast cancer. She will be having follow-up after surgery last wednesday. The prognosis is as of yet unknown but the breast was malignant.

Your prayers are requested,

Jim Kelly
State Deuty

Received 11/8/09
Prayer requests for Deacon Sonny Laqui and Dale McGill

Brother Knights and Ladies,

Prayer Requests:

First, We are requesting prayers for Deacon Sonny Laqui who was now confined at a hospital in New Jersey with heart-related problems. We had gathered no further information, except that Connie Laqui is worried and is staying with him. Deacon Sonny is a member of St Francis of Assisi Council 13456.

Second, We are requesting prayers for Gabriel and Victor Del Toro's maternal Grandfather, who figured in a motorcycle and car accident. Brandy Del Toro said that her father , Dale McGill has severe pains in his leg and faces back surgery this forthcoming week.

Both Gab and Victor are Squires and Altar Servers, while Victor II is a Knight and Counselor for the circle.

Please do include Deacon Sonny Laqui and Dale McGill in your prayers for a speedy recovery.

Vivat Jesus!

Antonio Pascua, Grand Knight
St Francis of Assisi Council 13456
Henderson, Nevada

Received 11/5/09
Prayer request for Gabriella Barreto

Brother Knights and Ladies,

I have a special prayer request for Gabriella Barreto, wife of Grand Knight Jose Barreto, San Lorenzo Ruiz Council #14007 in Walnut, Calif. She is currently in a hospital with double pneumonia and was given last rites on Wednesday evening. Request prayers for her and her family with three small children during this very difficult time. My wife Rose & I personally know this young family and were deeply saddened when we heard the news. We appreciate everyone's prayers & pray she comes through this unexpected crisis.

Fraternally,
Ray Gardea
DD #7

Received 11/5/09
Please keep Sally Quagliano in your prayers

Brothers in Christ,

Please keep Sally Quagliano, wife of PGK Joe Quagliano and State Family Director, in your prayers. She will be operated on Thursday the 12th at the Mendota Hospital in Illinois. They will be taking 1/3 of her right lung to remove malignant cell. She will be in IC for at least 3-10 days. Please keep Sally and Joe and their family in your prayers, we all know the power of prayers.

Your Brother in Christ,

Dave Briggs, SW/DD10

Received 10/29/09
Prayers requested for Jimmy McDill, FS Council 5448

Request prayers for SK & Brother Jimmy McDill, Financial Secretary, Pope John XXIII Council #5448. He is in North Vista Hospital (Lake Mead Blvd) & will be undergoing surgery late this afternoon for an abdominal obstruction. Please keep Brother Jimmy McDill & his family in your prayers during this critical period.

Fraternally,
Ray Gardea
DD #7

Received 10/28/09
Prayer request for Sally Quagliano

My wife, Sally, underwent a fine needle aspiration last Thursday, right lung and the final diagnosis report receive yesterday was malignant cells identified, non-small cell carcinoma suggestive of adenocarcinoma. At the request of her daughter, who is an administrator at the Mendota Hospital, She flew to Illinois today to have a complete CT scan before proceeding with any treatment. Please keep Sally, her family, and her Doctors in your prayers during this time.

Brothers in Christ,
Joe Quagliano, PGK, PFN

Received 10/26/09
Prayers Requested for Brother Woody Blair and Family

Brother Knights:

Woody Blair, Chancellor and Membership Director for Council 13842 went into the Renown hospital October 21 to have a cancerous kidney removed. Pat Blair reported the kidney operation was a success but Woody is having a difficult recovery. Woody is in room 737 at the main Renown hospital. Please keep Woody in your prayers for a speedy recovery.

Vivat Jesus

Bill Kraus Council 13842, PGK, Trustee

Received 10/26/09
Prayers Requested for Sir Knight Joaquin Sarabia

Sir Knight Joaquin (J.R.) Sarabia; Inside Guard for St. Joseph, Husband of Mary, Council 10442 has been in the hospital with a blood clot in his leg, then in a rehab facility, and now he is home to continue his recovery.

Pray for Sir Knight Joaquin’s complete and rapid recovery.

Grand Knight Don Thompson
St. Joseph, Husband of Mary, Council 10442

Received 10/25/09
Funeral Services for Lynn D. Erling, Sr.

Sir Knight Lynn D. Erling, Sr. entered into eternal rest on October 22nd at 7:35 am at Nathan Adelson Hospice in Las Vegas. He went peacefully and is with God and the angels.

Please keep Brother Lynn in your prayers for the repose of the soul, and also keep in your prayers his wife Lorraine and the Erling family during their time of grieving.

Funeral Services for Sir Knight Lynn D. Erling, Sr. are as follows;

Monday, October 26, 2009
Memorial Mass - 11:00 AM
St. Peter's The Apostle Catholic Church
204 S. Boulder Highway
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 565-8406

A Reception will follow after mass in the parish hall.


Obituary / Excerpt from Las Vegas Review-Journal- 10/25/2009
LYNN ERLING SR. Lynn Duane Erling, Sr., beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away to be with our Father in Heaven, Oct. 22, 2009. He was born in Watertown, S.D., Feb. 16, 1929, to John and Mildred Erling. Lynn married his high school sweetheart, Lorraine Kokkeler, June 26, 1950, in Glen Ullin, N.D. Their 59 years of marriage and fidelity were an inspiration to all of us. Lynn worked as an electrician foreman for the Bureau of Reclamation and Department of Energy for 37 years, retiring in 1987. He served as a spokesman for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. He was an active member of Saint Peter the Apostle Catholic Church and was a member of the Father Van Skee Assembly of 4th Degree Knights of Columbus. Lynn was past Grand Knight of Rosary Council #3741 and held the position of financial secretary for many years until the time of his death. Lynn and his wife, Lorraine, received many awards through service to the community and church, including the "Family of the Year" and "The Saint George Emblem." He was also a member of the Brotherhood of the Protective Order of Elks, coached Little League, and was very active in Catholic Boy Scouts of America with his children and other youth in the community. Lynn was an avid hunter and fisherman and experienced great joy in his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. We will always cherish his wonderful sense of humor and the twinkling in his eyes. We are truly blessed to have had him in our lives. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Mildred Erling; brother, Donald Erling; and sister, Gloria Lange. Lynn is survived by his wife, Lorraine; six children, Marcus (Susan) Erling, Marsha (William) Miller, Marla (David) Schuster, Margaret (Paul) Johns, Lori (Cameron) Hillstead and Lynn Erling Jr.; 13 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren, Taylor and Alex Erling, Sheridan (Jennifer) and Brian Green, Matthew Schutts, Rachel and Libby Schuster, Megan Johns (Ben) Hall, Ashleigh Johns, Brendan Erling Johns, Garon and Cameron Jr. (Molly) Hillstead and Anya (Sam) Earl, and their three children, Noah, Isaac and Kaia. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 26, at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church, 204 S. Boulder Highway, in Henderson. Burial will be at Palm Memorial Park - Henderson, 800 S. Boulder Highway. The family asks that all gifts and memorials be made to the American Cancer Society . The family expresses their gratitude to Dr. Ed Kingsley and Nathan Adelson Hospice for their wonderful care.

Received 10/22/09
Passing of Lynn Erling, Sr.

Dear Knights of Columbus,

My Dad, Lynn Erling passed on this morning, thursday, at 7:35 am at the Nathan Adelson Hospice. He went peacefully and is with God and the angels. We will be contacting the Knights for his service when we know the specifics. Please keep our mom and family in your prayers.
Thank you.

Marsha Erling Miller

Received 10/21/09
Prayers for Lynn Erling, Sr.

Hello - I need to request that the Knights of Columbus pray for Lynn Erling, Sr. who was placed in the Nathan Adelson Hospice on Swenson in Las Vegas on Monday October 19th. He is not doing well at this time. Last week he was told that he had 6 tumors metastasized on his brain in several places and he was going to undergo outpatient radiation. He was not able to do that and was in Summerlin Hospital for 4 days until he was moved to the hospice on Monday. Please keep Lynn, my dad, and his family in your thoughts and prayers.

Thank you.

Marsha Erling Miller

Received 10/14/09
Funeral Services for Jim Pease

Funeral Services for James Wayne Pease Sr. are as follows;


Friday, October 16, 2009
Visitation from 3 PM till 7 PM, Rosary at 6 PM.
Palm Mortuary (Green Valley)
7600 S Eastern Ave.
Las Vegas, NV, 89123
(702)464-8500


Saturday, October 17, 2009
St. Viator Catholic Community - Main Church
Mass at 11:30 AM
2461 E Flamingo Rd.
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 733-8323


Fourth Degree Color Corps is requested by the Family.

To Everyone that doesn't know; Jim passed away on Tuesday, Octobe 13, 2009 at 8:40 AM at Nathan Adeleson Hospice. Please keep him in your prayers for the repose of his soul.

Received 10/13/09
SK James Pease called home

Brother Knights and Ladies,

It is with heart felt sadness that I inform you that Brother and Sir Knight James Pease entered into eternal rest this morning (10/13/09.) Funeral Services are being made and we will let everyone know when... as soon as we know.

SK James Pease became a Knight of Columbus on June 21, 1972. He was a Honorary Life member and served the order faithfully for 37 years... Jim is a Past Grand Knight of Pope John the XXIII Council #5448 & the Charter Grand Knight of St. Viator Council #8282, a Former District Deputy and a Former Financial Secretary of his home council, St. Viator Council #8282... and a Past Faithful Navigator of the Rt. Rev. Msgr. John J. Lambe Assembly #611 and the Rev. Theodore Van Skee Assembly #2164 in Las Vegas.

Please Keep Brother and Sir Knight Jim in your prayers for the repose of the soul, and keep his wife Pat and the Pease family and their friends in your prayers during this time of grieving and sorrow.


Rick Sherman, GK
St. Viator Council 8282

Received 10/13/09
Prayers requested for Madeline Marshall, Grandmother

My brothers Knights It is with great sandiness to inform you that my Grandmother, Madeline Marshall passed away today. She was 96. Many of you knew her from church and many of you as well called her Grandma yourself. I will keep you inform on when the services will be at Holy Cross

Thanks
Greg

Received 10/13/09
Prayers Requested for Sir Knight Joaquin Sarabia

Prayers are requested for Sir Knight Joaquin (J.R.) Sarabia of St. Joseph, Husband of Mary, Council 10442. J.R. was admitted to St. Rose Dominican-San Martin Hospital late Saturday night with an undisclosed illness. At this time, all we know is that he is in intensive care. Please pray for the rapid recovery of this most faithful Brother.


Get-well cards may be sent to: Sir Knight Joaquin Sarabia, 3768 White Ivory Court, Las Vegas, NV 89147-4345.


Grand Knight Don Thompson
St. Joseph, Husband of Mary, Council 10442

Received 10/12/09
Prayers requested for Jim Pease PGK PFN FDD FFS

Brother Knights and Ladies,

Brother and Sir Knight Jim Pease, PGK FDD PFN and Former Financial Secretary of St. Viator Council 8282 and a Fourth Degree member of the Rev Theodore Van Skee Assembly 2164 in Las Vegas is in need of our prayers... He has been admitted into Nate Adelson Hospice and cannot have visitors, only family at this time. We will send a update by email as soon as we receive any news.

Please keep Jim in you prayers... and his wife Pat and their family and friends in your prayers during their time of distress and sorrow.

God bless

Ted Aceto, PSD

Received 10/11/09
Passing of Guillermo Ledezma - services in Carson City

It is with Heart felt sadness that I inform you of the passing of Guillermo Ledezma 39 year of age, he will be missed by his wife and five kids and family and all his friends.

Funeral Services; On Monday the 12th there will be a viewing at Fitzhenry's Funeral Home 3945 Fairview Dr in Carson City From 11 A.M. to 5 P.M. Then on Tuesday there will be a mass at St. Teresa's in Carson City 3000 N Lomp Ln at 2 P.M.

They need all the help and prays they can get. His parents are here from Mexico.

Please keep Brother Guillermo Ledezma in your prayers for the repose of the soul.

God bless,

Gene Kinney, Grand Knight
St. Ann of the Comstock Council 13924

Received 10/08/09
Funeral Services for Eugene R. Sikora PGK-PFN

The arrangements for Eugene R. Sikora PGK-PFN are as follows:

Monday Oct. 12: 3:00 to 5:00 PM: Viewing at Boulder City Family Mortuary... located at 833 Nevada Hwy, Suite 1 in Boulder City. (just past the 7-11 store) 6:00 PM Prayer Service at Saint Andrew's Catholic Church... located at 1399 San Felipe Dr. in Boulder City.

Tuesday Oct. 13: 10:00 AM: Funeral Mass at Saint Andrew's Catholic Church.

12:00 Noon: Internment at the Nevada Veteran's Cemetery in Boulder City.

Color Corps. is requested by the Family.
I would also ask that if possible, Fourth Degree Knights wear Tuxedo with Baldric at the Funeral.

All Brother Knights should wear K of C Badges.

Fraternally:
Robert J. Hartman GK
St. Andrew Co. 8078
Boulder City, Nevada

Received 10/05/09
Sir Knight Eugene R. Sikora called Home

Brother Knights and Ladies,

It is with sadness that I inform you that Sir Knight Eugene R. Sikora, PGK, PFN entered into Eternal Rest today. Gene was an Honorary Life member of St. Andrews Council 8078 in Boulder City and a Fourth Degree member of the Rev. Theodore Van Skee Assembly 2164 in Las Vegas.

There is no other details at this time. We will let everyone know by email about any new information and funeral arrangements as soon as we know.

Please keep our Brother Gene in your prayers for the repose of the soul.

God Bless,


Ted Aceto, PSD

Received 9/30/09
Prayers Requested for SK Bruce Jarzen, PSD, FM

Just received a call from SK Bruce Jarzen, PSD, FM; stating he had open Heart Surgery- it was successful, but he is faced now with a deterioration of the other valve... Doctors don't recommend another surgery at this time, being treated with medication.

Please pray for our Bother Sir Knight, Past State Deputy and Former Master for a full recovery from this illness.

Thank You & God Bless,

Peter C. Ilardo F.C
Fr. O’Callahan Assy. 2820

Received 9/30/09
Please continue prayers for Jim Munro - You may send prayer cards

Please continue prayers for Brother Jim Munro, Financial Secretary, of Holy Apostles Council #12543. He has been moved to Saint Lukes Regional Medical Center in Boise as he continues his recovery. You may send prayer cards to him there.

The address where Jim Munro is hospitalized is:

Jim Munro
c/o Saint Lukes Regional
Medical Center Room 3619
190 East Vannack St
Boise, Idaho 83712

Jim likes to receive humorous cards. Lets see if we can cheer up Brother Jim and hopefully aide in his recovery.


WGK Vic Edwards

Received 9/29/09
Knight's Widow Illness

Barbara Wheeler, widow of SK Stanley Wheeler, of Rev Van Skee Assy 2164... Is in Boulder City Hospital, recovering from lower intestinal surgury. Please add her to our prayer list for a speedy recovery.

Thanx: Robert Hartman, GK Council 8078

Received 9/29/09
Prayers Requested for Alden "Donnie" MacFawn

Prayers are requested for Brother and Sir Knight Alden (Donnie) MacFawn from St. Joseph, Husband of Mary, Council 10442 and Assembly 2820. Donnie has had a series of serious health problems, and is going to undergo a prostate procedure on Tuesday, Sept. 29th. Please pray for his wife Pia, and Donny's quick and full recovery.

Get-well cards may be sent to: Alden “Donnie” MacFawn, 4889 Black Eagle Court, Las Vegas, NV 89147-5278.

Grand Knight Don Thompson
St. Joseph, Husband of Mary, Council 10442

Received 9/24/09
Prayers for Robert G. Batzloff

Brother Knights,

My father, Robert George Batzloff, took his journey home this afternoon. His only wish before leaving was to be with his beloved wife, Barbara Anne Batzloff, my mother, once again.

I thank all my Brother Knights and friends for your prayers. Please give one more for my dad.


Vivat Jesus

Erik Robert Batzloff
Council 2828
Assembly 2164

Received 9/24/09
Please keep Patty Acosta in your prayers

I spoke with Eddie Acosta a little Wednesday evening. Eddie is the Deputy Grand Knight of Council 7708. Patty, his wife, has stage 3 Cancer and is undergoing an operation, possibly as early as today (Sep 24.)

The Acosta Family is a wonderful Catholic Family. Patty is the Youth Director at Holy Family Church. Kids are active in Church youth activities, they are Readers, altar servers, and leaders of the youth group. The family gives countless hours to their faith and their church.

Please keep Patty and family in your prayers.

I have known this family for a number of years and have grown to love each and everyone of them. The Acosta's are always there for any Knight of Columbus function.

We all know the power of PRAYER, I know they will get thru this. Please pray for Patty to have quick recovery.

Vivat Jesus,

Dave Briggs
DD 10

Received 9/21/09
Prayers needed for Jim Pease

Brother Knights and Ladies,

Brother and Sir Knight Jim Pease, PGK FDD PFN and Former Financial Secretary of St. Viator Council 8282 and a Fourth Degree member of the Rev Theodore Van Skee Assembly 2164 in Las Vegas is in need of our prayers... He has been admitted into the hospital and cannot have visitors at this time. We will send a update by email as soon as we receive any news.

Please keep Jim in you prayers... and his wife Pat and their family and friends in your prayers during their time of distress and sorrow.

Received 9/18/09
Prayer request for James Munro, FS Council #12543

Prayers are requested for Brother James Munro, Financial Secretary, of Holy Apostles Council #12543. Received word today that Brother Munro entered a hospital in Mountain Home, Idaho with some serious health problems, he will be hospitalized for at least a week. Brother Jim & his wife LuAn were returning to Las Vegas from vacation, please keep brother Jim Munro & family in your prayers for a speedy recovery and safe trip back to Las Vegas.

Fraternally,
Ray Gardea
DD #7

Received 9/17/09
Prayer request for Vince Lonero

Brothers,

Bro. Vince Lonero has had several serious health issues occur over the last few weeks, and we are asking you to keep him and his wife and family in your prayers. He has developed a small blood clot in his brain that is considered inoperable, he had also been previously diagnosed with congestive heart failure, he is having other heart related problems, as well as issues with his blood pressure. He is normally the caregiver for his wife who also has health problems, and they are currently being assisted by their family. Please pray for a full recovery, and the strength for their family during this difficult period.

Brother Vince is a Charter member of St. Ann of the Comstock, 13924 in Dayton, and has served previously as the Council's Warden and Deputy Grand Knight. He is currently serving as the Membership/Retention coordinator for District 4.

Vivat Jesus,

Tony Stephenson
District 4 Deputy
Nevada State Council

Received 9/15/09
Prayer request for GK Fred Wells

Brother Knights and Ladies,

Please keep in your prayers our newly elected Grand Knight Fred Wells, for a successful gall bladder surgery and a speedy recovery. Thank you and may God bless you.


Fraternally,

Ron Survillas F.S.
Council 12690
St. John the Baptist Parish
Laughlin, NV.

VIVAT JESUS

Received 9/14/09
Prayers Requested for Alden "Donnie" MacFawn

Alden “Donnie” MacFawn, member of St. Joseph, Husband of Mary, Council 10442, and long-time Usher at 10 AM Mass, has developed an infection after back surgery. He has been in much pain and is in need of our prayers.

Get-well cards may be sent to: Alden “Donnie” MacFawn, 4889 Black Eagle Court, Las Vegas, NV 89147-5278.

Pray for Brother Donnie’s rapid and complete recovery.


Grand Knight Don Thompson
St. Joseph, Husband of Mary, Council 10442

Received 9/14/09
Prayers Requested for Sir Knight Eugene Gurner

Sir Knight Eugene (Gene) Gurner, member of St. Joseph, Husband of Mary, Council 10442, fell in a parking lot and split his knee. He had surgery on Tuesday September 8th. On Friday September 11th, he was transferred to Las Ventana’s Rehabilitation Center, 10401 W. Charleston Ave., Las Vegas. He is scheduled to remain there until Friday September 18th.

Get-well cards may be sent to: Sir Knight Eugene Gurner, 1409-C Santa Margarita St., Las Vegas, NV 89146-9303.

Pray for Sir Knight Gene’s rapid recovery.


Grand Knight Don Thompson
St. Joseph, Husband of Mary, Council 10442

Received 9/13/09
Prayer request for Robert G. Batzloff

Brother Knights and Ladies,

Prayers are requested for Robert G. Batzloff, father of Brother Knight Erik R. Batzloff of Council 2828 in Las Vegas.

In a note from Brother Erik he says... "As I write, he’s dying in a hospice in San Diego due to renal failure after cancer surgery. He’s 93 and lived a full life with a ton of toughness. Just not gonna win this fight."

Please keep Robert G. Batzloff in your prayers and the Batzloff family and friends during their time of sorrow.

Received 9/12/09
Prayer request for Art Reid for the repose of the soul

Brother Knights and Ladies,

The members of Sierras Madre Council 4781 in Carson City request your prayers for our recently deceased brother and PGK Arthur E. Reid. Please also include his family, friends, and brother knights in your prayers.

Vivat Jesus,

Randy Seeber, F.S.
Council #4781
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below is the Obit For Art Reid.

Franklin Holzhauer, PSD


Obituary / Excerpt from Nevada Appeal, Published September 10, 2009

Arthur E. Reid passed away peacefully in his sleep Friday morning, September 4, 2009, in Carson City. Art was born in Los Angeles, Calif., on July 24, 1940. He earned his associate degree at Harbor College and moved his family to Carson City in 1964. He retired as a photo-lab supervisor with the Nevada Department of Transportation after 30 years of service. During that time he also was an avid fan of his children's sporting events. He also volunteered as a ski instructor with the Carson City Junior Ski Program for 20 years. As a self-proclaimed golf-nut he became Mr. Volunteer and has worked PGA tournaments at Pebble Beach as well as the Reno Tahoe Open since its inception in this area. Working the Celebrity Golf Tournament at Lake Tahoe was the highlight of his summer. Volunteering for the Hot August Nights celebration every year has long been one of Art's favorite venues.

As a Catholic, Art was very active in the Knights of Columbus Council #4781 and was a past Faithful Navigator and also became a state officer. He was chosen as Carson City's Man of the Year in 1978 for his involvement in community programs involving his childrens sporting and scouting activities. Art's greatest joy in his later life was spending time with his grandchildren in their sporting events.

Traveling has been a passion for Art and Jeanne in their retired years and they have crossed the USA many times. They spent the month of June on the east coast this year and celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary on the Oregon coast. Art was an avid photographer and loved spending the winter months in Arizona for the past several years playing golf.

Art is survived by his wife Jeanne; his mother Elizabeth Newby; son Jim Reid (Julie); daughters Christina Harper (Tod) and Kim Miller (Darren); and sister Jean Thornton, all of Carson City; son Kevin Reid (Stacey) of Pomona, Calif.; and his step-family Ron and Kris Munson of Pittsburgh, Pa. He dearly loved and enjoyed his 11 grandchildren.

A private viewing was held for Art's family on Sunday. At his request, no other services will be held, but he hopes you will say a prayer and remember a moment of joy you had with him.

FitzHenry's Funeral Home and Crematory is caring for arrangements.

Received 9/10/09
Prayer request for PSD, FM Kay DeNeal

Prayers are requested for PSD, FM Kay DeNeal. Very shortly he will be undergoing surgery for an aneurysm in the lower aorta of his heart. Please keep him and his family in your prayers during this difficult period and pray also for a full recovery.

Fraternally,
Ray Gardea
DD #7

Received 9/02/09
Request for Prayers

Prayers are requested for little Elian Kalgers who was born on 26 Aug 2009 & will be undergoing heart surgery. She is the daughter of Chris & Becky Kalgers; Becky is an employee of Brother Walter Stoklosa of Holy Apostles Council. Please keep the Kalgers family in your prayers during this difficult period.

Fraternally,
Ray Gardea
DD #7

Received 9/01/09
Sabas De Los Santos Arrangements

Brother Knights:

A rosary prayer service will be held on Friday, 9/4 at 7:00 PM at Walton's Funeral Home at 875 W. 2nd St, Reno. The funeral mass for Sir Knight Sabas De Los Santos will be on September 5th, 10 am at St. Rose of Lima located at 100 Bishop Manogue Drive Reno, Nevada 89511. Color Guard will be present with number of Knights will be pall bearers and proclaimers.

Please keep the De Los Santos family in your prayers.

Through the mercy of God may the soul of our faithful departed brother, rest in peace.

Vivat Jesus

Bill Kraus Trustee, PGK Council 13842

Obituary / Excerpt from Las Vegas Review-Journal
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/lvrj/obituary.aspx?n=sabas-de-los-santos&pid=132177060

SABAS DE LOS SANTOS Sabas de los Santos passed away Aug. 29, 2009, at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Reno. He was born March 9, 1932, in Benavides, Texas, to Francisca and Sabas de los Santos. Sabas served in the U.S. Air Force from 1952 to 1956. He graduated from Texas A&I in Kingsville, Texas, with a master's degree in education. He began his career as an educator in special education in Texas, and moved to Las Vegas in 1965, where he continued his career until his retirement in 1991. He also worked at the Bureau of Reclamation (Hoover Dam) for many years. Sabas was a devout Catholic and was an active member of the Knights of Columbus for most of his adult life. He was a member of St. Jude Council 9102 in Las Vegas, and most recently, St. John Vianney Council 13842 in Reno. Sabas is survived by his wife, of 47 years, Jessie; two sons, David of Reno, and Matthew (Mary Ann) of Las Vegas; six grandchildren, Joshua, Jessica and Jacob of Reno, and Matthew, Timothy and Daniel of Las Vegas; three sisters, Josephine Canales, Corina Carter and Olga Lozano of San Antonio; and numerous nieces and nephews. There will be a Rosary at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4, at Walton's Sierra Chapel, 875 West 2nd St., in Reno. Catholic funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, in Reno. He will be interred at Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery, in Boulder City. The family wishes to express their heartfelt appreciation to all the physicians, nurses, CNAs and therapists at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center for their loving and compassionate care. A special appreciation is extended to Dr. Gary Abrass and Lora Watson for their extraordinary loving care. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes that donations be made to the American Cancer Society or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Sabas had a deep love and commitment to his family, friends and fellowman. He made the Earth a better place to live. You are invited to leave a condolence message in the family guestbook at the website www.waltonsfuneralhomes.com

Received 8/31/09
SERVICES FOR PGK ART BAKER

Memorial Services have been arranged for Brother Knight Art Baker:

Saturday, September 12, 2009
11:30 a.m.
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church
1811 Pueblo Vista Dr
Las Vegas

A reception will follow in the school assembly room.

Brother Art was the Chartered Chancellor and Past Grand Knight of Mother Seton Council #11029, a Past District Warden and a member of Lambe Assembly #0611. Brother Art was a former member of Fr. Francisco Garces Council #5693, Las Vegas.

Condolences may be sent to the Baker family at:
7829 Kristal Way
Glendale, AZ 85308

Brother Art was a very active member of the Knights of Columbus and will always be missed. Please keep his wife Nell and the Baker Family in your thoughts and prayers.


Macedonio "Curly" Iniquez, PSD
Nevada Father McGivney Guild Chairman

Received 8/26/09
Prayer intentions for newborn grandson

Please pray for Roy Gulla's newborn grandson, Taylor Krick, who has some respiratory issues. Roy is a 3rd degree Knight who joined Christ the King Council in November of 2008, serving St. Albert the Great Parish in NW Reno.

Vivat Jesus!

John Itzaina, Grand Knight
Christ the King Council #7322

Received 8/26/09
Prayers for Baker Family

Prayers are requested for PGK Art Baker who passed away this morning.

Brother Art was Past Grand Knight of Mother Seton Council 11029 and a Sir Knight of Msgr. John J. Lambe assembly.

Please watch for memorial arrangements.

Please remember him and his family in your prayers.

--

David Strait, PSD
Ceremonials Director

Received 8/26/09
Prayers for Sir Knight Joseph Pastorino

Brother Knights and Ladies,

Sir Knight Joseph Pastorino of St Francis of Assisi Council 13456 who is presently confined at St Rose Hospital Siena Campus in Henderson, Nevada is recuperating from his hip surgery procedure and he's in a very stable condition.

Please include him in your prayer intentions.


Fraternally,

Antonio "Toni" Pascua
Grand Knight
St Francis of Assisi Council 13456
Henderson, Nevada

Received 8/26/09
Prayers Requested for Sir Knight Joaquin Sarabia

Sir Knight Joaquin (J.R.) Sarabia; Inside Guard for St. Joseph, Husband of Mary, Council 10442, Usher at 10 AM Mass, and former 82nd Airborne paratrooper who did a combat jump into Operation MARKET BASKET in Belguim during World War II; is suffering from a number of illnesses and is losing weight.

Get-well cards may be sent to: Sir Knight Joaquin Sarabia, 3768 White Ivory Court, Las Vegas, NV 89147-4345 or call him at home at (702) 873-6957.

Pray for Sir Knight Joaquin’s rapid recovery.

Grand Knight Don Thompson
St. Joseph, Husband of Mary, Council 10442

Received 8/24/09
Prayers Requested for Charles (Chuck) John Spalten

Request prayers for the repose of brother and sir knight Charles (Chuck) John Spalten who was called home Saturday Aug. 22, 2009. Chuck was 86 and served faithfully as inside and outside guard for years. He was a 4th degree member of assembly #2776.

Harry Martinez, FS
KofC Council #9899

Received 8/21/09
Update on Brother Sabas De los Santos

TO THE MEMBERS OF THE KOFC;

(AUGUST 21, 2009 11:50 AM.) I JUST SPOKE TO JESSIE DE LOS SANTOS A FEW MINUTES AGO AND I HAVE THE FOLLOWING TO REPORT ON HIS CONDITION: “HE IS HOLDING HIS OWN, HE IS WEAK AND IS BARELY ABLE TO TALK ON THE PHONE TO HIS SISTERS, HE HAS ONLY SPOKEN TO TWO OF THE THREE SISTERS AT THIS TIME AND WILL TALK TO THE THIRD SOON. MATHEW (THEIR YOUNGEST SON) IS THERE NOW. THE OLDEST SON WHO IS A PHYSICIAN IN RENO IS THERE ALSO AND SPENDS UP TO TWO HOURS A DAY WITH HIS DAD.”

I ASKED HER IF SABAS WOULD BE COMING HOME AND SHE TOLD ME “NO” AS THEY REMOVE FLUID FROM HIS ABDOMEN ABOUT EVERY FOUR DAYS AND THE ENVIRONMENT AT HOME IS INSUFFICIENTLY STERILE. SO LETS JUST KEEP SABAS, JESSIE THE TWO SONS AND THE GRANDKIDS IN OUR PRAYERS. I WILL UPDATE A.S.A.P.

FRATERNALLY YOURS,
BRO. DON LIVINGSTON
PGK. COUNCIL 9102

Received 8/21/09
PRAYERS REQUESTED FOR PGK ART BAKER

Dear Brothers and Ladies:

I have been requested to send this prayer request by Nell Baker, wife to Brother Knight Art Baker. Brother Art has been hospitalized for quite sometime, however, over the past week or so, his illness has turned extreme. His son and two daughters will shortly be gathering in the hospital where Brother Art is, just outside of Phoenix, AZ. Brother Art is a Past Grand Knight of Mother Seton Council #11029, Las Vegas; a member of Lambe Assembly and a past District Warden.

Please keep the Baker Family in your thoughts and prayers in their hour of need. I will keep you updated as best I can.

Your Brother in Christ,

MACEDONIO “CURLY” INIQUEZ, PSD
Nevada Fr. Michael J. McGivney Chairman

Received 8/20/09
Prayers Requested for Frankie Locatelli

Sister Frankie Locatelli has been transferred to the:

Nathan Addison Hospice Facility
4141 Swenson Street
Las Vegas, NV
702-733-0320

The facility is located near Flamingo, between Maryland Parkway and Paradise Road.

Please keep Sister Frankie in your Prayers, and for her son Guy.

Your Sister in Christ,

Maria Henson
Council 9899, Prince of Peace Ladies Auxiliary

Received 8/18/09
Update on Paul Balum

Paul was discharged from Kindred Hospital on Monday after eight days of having anti biotic intra venous injections for a severe staph infection in his right forearm. He will continue treatment as an outpatient.

Thank you for the notice... Medicine certainly heals but nothing compares to prayers of friends and God's healing touch.

Anne Balum

Received 8/18/09
Rosary requested fro Sabas de Los Santos and Family

I just got off the phone with Jessie and Sabas remains in the hospital and the outlook is not good.

Brother Sabas has had an effect on all of Nevada, he is what all Brother Knights should aspire to become. I don't think he knows what it is to say NO, whenever you need anything the answer is always YES. I am sure a lot of us Brother Knights have the same feelings as I do: 'My life has been blessed knowing Sabas De Los Santos."

Please join me in saying a rosary for our Brother Sabas and his family as they go through the next few days and let God's will be done. God bless you Brother Sabas De Los Santos.

God bless you all,

Todd Cabral FIC
Field Agent #14232
Knights of Columbus
(775) 842-8722

Received 8/17/09
Prayer request for Paul Balum

Bother Knights and Ladies,

Sir Knight and Brother Paul Balum is in need of our prayers. He has been in Kindred Hospital for over a week. No other details are known at this time. We will send everyone any new information as soon as we know.

Brother Paul is a member of St. Francis of Assisi Council 13456 and the Rev. Theodore Van Skee Assembly 2164, and a former member of Prince of Peace Council 9899. As a 12 year member of the Knights, he is a "VIP" of the order, credited with bringing more than 115 new members into the Knights of Columbus.

Please keep Brother Paul and the Balum family in your prayers. Thank you.

Fraternally,

Paul Dendary, IPSD

Received 8/17/09
Prayers Requested for Brother Sabas De Los Santos

Worthy fellow Knights and Ladies,

Brother Sabas,PGK,PFN De los Santos and his wife Jessi are in need of our prayers.
For some time Brother Sabas has been fighting Pancreatic cancer as of last week he had to go back into the Hospital. We almost lost him on Friday. He is holding a liter of fluid in his abdomen and
his heart was fluttering and his kidneys failed. Currently his kidneys and heart are stable.

Due to the stress of the whole situation His wife Jessi and the family are only taking calls from family members. Please keep Brother Sabas, His wife Jessi and there family in your thoughts and prayers please ask for God to heal Brother Sabas and if it not be His will to give comfort to his Wife Jessi and the family at this time of such need.

Further information regarding Brother Sabas's condition will be updated as soon as its received.
Thank you all and God Bless

Ray Foster PGK

Received 8/15/09
Prayer request for Michael Rura and family

Brother Knights and Ladies,

Prayers are needed for Brother Knight Michael Rura, father of Tom Rura, GK Council 5693. Brother Michael has been admitted to a hospital in Conifer, Colorado for respiratory problems and is under going tests. He is 82. GK Tom is on his way to Colorado to be with his father.

Please keep Michael in your prayers for his recovery and also keep the Rura family in your prayers during their time of need.

Vivat Jesus!

Received 8/13/09
Prayers Requested for Council 13842 Brother Knights

Brother Knights:

Let me give you an update on some of our brothers:

Sabas De Los Santos was taken to St. Mary’s Hospital due to some severe difficulties he was experiencing. His wife, Jessie, said he is receiving great care and has a positive attitude however, at this time he is not up to having visitors. Jessie is expects he will be coming home over the weekend. She and Sabas thank all the Knights for their concern and prayers.

Joe Ballou has been transferred from St. Mary’s to Manor Care, Room 309, where he will be going through rehab. I’ve been told he likes milkshakes.

Bob Ferrari had back surgery on August 12. His wife, Audrey, said the operation was successful and expects he will be released this week. She thanks the Knights for their thoughtfulness.

Wood Blair is at home recovering from his recent operation. He will be starting preventive chemo therapy this week.

Dennis Slack is recovering at home from a successful double hernia operation. He said he has to take it easy for six weeks and is eager to get to his normal routine. He thanks the Knights for all their prayers.

Mike O’Brien is also recovering at home from his recent hernia operation.

Vivat Jesus

Bill Kraus PGK, Trustee

Received 8/11/09
Prayers Requested for Frankie Locatelli

I was asked by Guy Locatelli, Council 9899, to send out this request.

Frankie Locatelli has been admitted to the hospital again for various tests. Please keep her in you prayers. She would love to have visitors, but please call first. She's in Valley Hospital, room 201, bed 1. Valley's number is 388-4720.

Thank you,

Jackie Katrosits

Received 8/08/09
Prayers Request for Sabas de Los Santos

Sabas de Los Santos (Council 13842 in Reno) was admitted to the hospital, Thursday because of dehydration and fluid retention from his chemo treatments. He is resting fine now and expects to come home Monday reports his wife, Jesse. Please keep Sabas and Jesse in your prayers as he continues his treatment for pancreatic cancer.

Received 8/05/09
Prayers needed for Nick Vuolo

Sir Knight Nick Vuolo, our council Treasurer, has been admitted to Southern Hills Hospital.

Nick was having Chest Pain, Shortness of Breath and Abdominal pain.

Emergency room diagnosis: Pneumonia and moved him to intensive care.

Please pray for Nick for a speedy recovery and for his wife Donna in this time of Stress.

Tony Perrella
Grand Knight
Holy Spirit council 14784
Las Vegas, NV.

Received 7/31/09
UpDate SK Tom Moran

Tom Moran's surgery was successful and he's resting comfortably.

He will be in the hospital for approximately 5 day recovering.

He can have visitors beginning tomorrow afternoon.

P.C. Rustigian, PFN
Assembly 2820

Received 7/31/09
Prayers Requested for Brother Edward De Santis and Family

Brothers and Sisters,

It is with deep sadness that I inform you of the passing of Brother Edward De Santis on July 23, 2009. Brother Edward became a Knight in April of 1986 and obtained his Third Degree in 1987.

Brother Edward suffered from Alzheimer’s Disease , when he was called to our Lord and Savior. We humbly request your prayers for the repose of Brother Edward’s soul and his family.

Vivat Jesus,

Rick Sherman
GK Council 8282

Received 7/31/09
Prayers Requested for Pat Puumala and her family

Brothers and Sisters,

It is with deep sadness that I inform you of the passing of the Mother or Patricia Puumala, wife of Wil Puumala, Grand Knight of Prince of Peace Council #9899, Las Vegas, NV.

Pat's Mother suffered a long illness in Michigan, when she was called to our Lord and Savior.
We humbly request your prayers for Pat and her family, and the repose of her mother's soul.

Maria & Robert L. Henson, Sr.
Prince of Peace Council 9899

Received 7/31/09
Prayers for SK James Kydd Msgr John J. Lambe Assembly #0611

With deepest regrets we announce the passing of SK James Kydd, he was called to join our Heavenly Father yesterday morning 29 July 2009. SK James Kydd was a member of Msgr John J. Lambe Assembly #0611. Please keep him & his family in your prayers during this difficult time.

Viewing will be on August 5, 2009 at Bunkers Funeral Home, 925 N. Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89101 from 4 to 7 PM with Rosary starting at 7 PM. Funeral Mass will be on August 6, 2009 at St Francis de Sales Catholic Church, 1111 Michael Way, Las Vegas, NV 89108 starting at 9:30 AM. SK James Kydd was also a member of Holy Apostles Council #12543 at St James the Apostle Catholic Church.

Fraternally,
Ray Gardea
DD #7

Received 7/27/09
Prayers Needed SK Tom Moran

Keep SK Tom Moran in your prayers for a successful procedure this Friday

Tom is scheduled for a hemicolonectomy at Mountain View Hospital on Friday the 31st.

P.C. Rustigian, PFN
Assembly 2820

Received 7/27/09
Prayers Requested for Brother Dennis Price

Brother Knights:

I received information that Dennis Price was admitted to Renown Hospital South Meadows on July 26. Dennis was complaining of chest pains and taken to the emergency room. Please keep Dennis in your prayers.

Bill Kraus, PGK, Trustee Council 1384

Received 7/26/09
Prayers for passing Carol Weber

Carol Weber, mother of Brother Knight William Weber II, of Council 4997 in Reno, passed away Thursday afternoon July 23rd in Naples, FL from respiratory arrest.

Mom had been recovering from brain surgery (had a tumor removed last year), and a couple of months ago while traveling in Washington had a brain stroke. The doctors said it was due to the radiation treatments. Well she had been in and out of the hospital and nursing center the last month while recovery and doing physical therapy. The week before mom had another surgery to remove the fluid pressure in the brain. This was very successful and the recovery was looking great, and then...............? She had remarried about two years ago, and please have Llew Williams in your prayers as well.

Vivat Jesus

Thomas Peacock, PGK Council 4997
Admin. Asst. Nevada State Council, KofC.

Received 7/26/09
Prayers Requested for Thierry Barkley's Mother and Family

Brother Thierry Barkley's Mother went home to God earlier this month. Please pray for Thierry and his family.

Greg Fields GK

Received 7/26/09
Prayers Requested for Mark Foxwell' Mother and Family

Brother Mark Foxwell's Mother went home to God on Tuesday. Let us all pray for Mark and his Family.

Greg Fields GK

Received 7/24/09
Passing of Sir Knight Harlan G. Arnold

The Knights' of Sacred Heart Council 1340 in Ely are asking for prayers for our Brother Harlan G. Arnold, who entered into Eternal Rest on July 23, 2009. Please keep him in your prayers for the repose of the soul, and his wife Mary and the Arnold family during their time of grieving.

Sir Knight Harlan G. Arnold, PGK, PFN, FDD, FFS, served the order faithfully for more than 52 years and was an Honorary Member of the Knights of Columbus.

Fraternally,

Guy Mathews, FS
Sacred Heart Council 1340

Received 7/19/09
UPDATE -- JIM PEASE'S CANCER STATUS!!!!

To All Our Friends and Family:

Sorry it has taken me so long to get back to you but these last few weeks have not been so easy. First of all the doctor was going by the CAT SCAN, after the biopsy it was determined that the cancer is the same type that has been there all along, however he has a very bad infection that they hope will clear with his new nebulizer, without having to put him on yet another round of antibiotics. His dementia has gotten much worse thus we haven't been able to go to mass because he gets so confused. So as I previously asked keep him in your prayers, he coughs almost constantly which concerns me because he turns beet red.

Thank you again. Pat Pease

Received 7/18/09
Prayers Requested for Woody Blair

Brother Knights:

Woody Blair, Chancellor and Membership Director for Council 13842, had surgery on June 17 at Renown hospital to remove his cancerous esophagus. Pat Blair reported the operation was successful (he’s currently in ICU), but she requests continuous prayers for Woody’s speedy recovery.

Vivat Jesus,
Bill Kraus, Council 13842, PGK, Trustee

Received 7/18/09
Special Prayers Request for Defender of our Country and his Family

Good afternoon everyone …

Kindly accept this request for prayers that are being asked by a close friend of mine, Walter Hinchman, who lives here in Reno. Walter just called with this request on behalf of his brother, whose name is William (Sonny) Francis Hinchman. Sonny was 47 and a retired CWO-5 Army helicopter pilot. Walter said that during the last years of his Army career he was working directly for Gen. Petreus. Since his retirement he’d been flying for the CIA, and it was in this capacity that the chopper he and a fellow officer were in today went down. The other officer has burns over 85% of his body and is also not expect to survive. Walter was just leaving for their family’s home in southern Indiana to be with them and await the remains of Sonny. Walter is obviously deeply distressed and expressed several times how grateful he and his family will be if you’d keep them all in your prayers.

God bless and peace …

Tom Zeitvogel
Council 13842

Received 7/18/09
Prayers Requested for Knight's Grand Father and Family

Dear Brother Knights,

I am asking for all prayer's from my Brother Knight's and Sir Knight's. My Grand Father Frank A. Azbell the Advocate of Pope John XXIII Council #5448 was found to have Cancer today July 16th, 2009. I pray they can catch it at an early stage as it is. I am also asking for Prayer's for me Sir Knight Jimmy E. Mcdill of the RT. REV. MSGR. JOHN J. LAMBE ASSEMBLY #0611 for just last year I had lost My Uncle Lupe Molina in San Diego to this and I am taking it hard please pray for Our Family during these time's My Grand Father has been more like a Dad to me all my life and Prayer's will Help.

Sincerely,

Jimmy E. McDill
Financial Secretary
Pope John XXIII Council #5448
Las Vegas, Nevada

Vivat Jesus.

Received 7/15/09
Christopher Maestas Called Home

The Knights' of Rosary Council 3741 in Henderson are asking for prayers for our Brother Christopher Maestas, who entered into Eternal Rest on July 9, 2009. Please keep him in your prayers for the repose of the soul.

Funeral Services are as follows:
Visitation will be from 5:30-6 p.m. Thursday, July 16,
with a Rosary to follow at;
Palm Mortuary - Henderson
800 South Boulder Highway
Henderson, NV, 89015
(702)464-8440

Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday, July 17, at;
St. Peter the Apostle, Catholic Church,
204 S. Boulder Highway,
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 565-8406

OBITUARY:
CHRISTOPHER MAESTAS Christopher "Chris" John Maestas, 43, beloved son, brother and uncle, passed away Thursday, July 9, 2009. He was born Nov. 26, 1965, and was raised in Henderson. Chris John is survived by his parents, Mary and Marshall Maestas; brothers, Marshall Jr. (Lisa), Dennis (Ginny), Randall (Deidre); sister, Liz; four nieces; two nephews; four great-nieces; five great-nephews; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Chris John was active in his community. He served on several civic and municipal boards and was a member of St. Peter the Apostle, Catholic Church. Chris John, a teacher at Basic High School, was a passionate individual whose life centered around his students and the school community in which he taught. Chris John was an active participant in school committees, where his creativity often spearheaded new school programs. Chris John, a 1984 alumnus of Basic High School, exemplified the heart of the Wolfpack. Chris John will be remembered as their fallen Wolf, "once a wolf, always a wolf." Vigil will be from 5:30-6 p.m. Thursday, July 16, with a Rosary to follow, both at Palm Mortuary, 800 S. Boulder Highway, in Henderson. Memorial services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, July 17, at St. Peter the Apostle, Catholic Church, 204 S. Boulder Highway, in Henderson. The family requests memorial donations be made to Nathan Adelson Hospice and the Arbor Foundation.

Received 7/13/09
Services for Br. Elmo Dericco

Br. Knights,

Services for Br. Elmo Dericco will be as follows:
Rosary Service: 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 14, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Fallon.
Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 15, at the Churchill County High School Gymnasium.
Pot Luck Luncheon: Immediately following the funeral at the high school cafeteria.

Br. Knights from Council 4828 are requested to wear your green jackets to both the Rosary and the Funeral. Their will also be a reserved section for Knights and their families at the funeral.

Jim Shurtliff
Financial Secretary
Fallon Council 4828

Received 7/13/09
Prayers Requested for Caputo Family

I just found out this AM (July 11) that Dotti Caputo went home to be with her husband Tony and our Lord Jesus.

Dotti was an institution in our parish, always active, always doing for others. Several members of our Parish and of our Council would take her to her dialysis treatments. Your Service Brothers was invaluable.

Her late husband, Anthony was a Charter member of St. Andrew Council and of the Rev. Van Skee Fourth Degree Assy. Please keep the Caputo Family in your prayers.

There will be no wake service but a funeral mass will be said at St. Andrews on Wednesday @ 1000. Tony and Dotti were very, very active members of our faith community and will be missed. Our love for them can best be expressed to their family by participating in the mass and lunch.


Fraternally: Robert J. Hartman GK
St. Andrew Co. 8078

Received 7/12/09
Thanks for prayers from SK Tony Donofrio for his son "Tony"

Anthony Donofrio on Saturday July 11 wrote;
I would like to thank my brother knights for their prayers and cards for my son Tony. His heart surgery was successful and in fact he came home last night and is progressing very well.

Thanks again!

Tony Donofrio, PGK/ Financial Secretary #10442

Received 7/12/09
Sir Knight Wilfred "Bo" Bocage needs our prayers

Sir Knight Wilfred "Bo" Bocage has been in Nellis AFB Hospital since Monday July 6th and is in need of our prayers. Cancer has returned on the outside of his leg, with a new tumor on the inside of his leg. That is all we know at this time; we will keep everyone informed as soon as we hear any update information.


Fraternally,

Ted Aceto, PSD
Faithful Comptroller
Rev. T. Van Skee Assembly

Received 7/11/09
Prayers Requested for Brother Elmo Dericco and Family

Br. Knights,

It is with a saddened heart that I am writing this message. Council 4828 has been informed that our Brother and friend, Elmo Dericco, passed away this morning, at the age of 81. Br. Elmo was an Honorary Life member of the Knights of Columbus. He joined our Council through initiation on February 25, 1963 and attended his 2nd and 3rd Degrees two months later on April 21. He has been an active member of Council 4828 ever since and served a year as Grand Knight in 1966/67. He also served in several other offices and in various Service Personnel and volunteer positions throughout the years. Br. Elmo was also responsible for starting our annual Mother's Day tribute three years ago. He was most recently appointed as the Council's Program Director for the current Columbian year. Br. Elmo will be missed by our Council, by our parish, and especially by Donna, his wife of 56-years, and their family.

We have been informed that there will be some type of memorial service at the Churchill County High School gymnasium on Tuesday night, but we do not have any further details on this memorial service, or on any funeral services at this time. Additional information will be forwarded once it is received.


Jim Shurtliff
Financial Secretary
Fallon Council 4828

Received 7/10/09
Prayers requested for Frank A. Azbell

Brother Knights and Ladies,

I am asking for prayers for my Grandfather Frank A. Azbell. He had surgery today the 10th of July on his kidney with a biopsy and they found him to have a tumor. He also needs a Knee Replacement Surgery and now one on his Tumor. He is currently our Advocate with Pope John XXIII Council #5448. He has been a member with our Council for 16 years and was in the Navy during the Korean War.

Thank You Sincerely,

Jimmy E. McDill
Financial Secretary
Pope John XXIII Council #5448

VIVAT JESUS!

Received 7/10/09
Brother Knight Kenneth J. Wosika Called Home

Brother Knights and Ladies,

Brother Knight Kenneth J. Wosika, 85 yrs., was Called Home on July 8, 2009. He was a 3rd Degree Honorary Life member of Pope John XXIII Council #5448 in Las Vegas with 52 years of service in the order, and he was a grocery store owner/operator and served in the U.S. Army during World War II.

A wake will be held 9-10 a.m. Tuesday, July 14, with service following, at Palm Mortuary - Downtown, 1325 N. Main St., Las Vegas, NV 89101 (702.464.8300) Burial will follow.

Please keep Brother Kenneth in your prayers for the repose of the soul, and the Wosika family during their time of stress and grieving.


Fraternally,

Jimmy E. McDill
Financial Secretary
Pope John XXIII Council #5448

Received 7/09/09
Funeral Mass for Ralph Zamora

A Funeral Mass for Brother Knight Ralph Zamora has been scheduled for Saturday July 18, 2009 at 11:00 AM, at Holy Family Catholic Church, 4490 Mountain Vista, Las Vegas, NV 89121. (702) 458-2211

There will be a reception following mass in the Ave Marie Center.

Fraternally,

Ray Brewer, GK
Holy Family Council 7708

Received 7/08/09
Prayers for Brother Raplph Zamora and Family

Brother Ralph Zamora, A member of Holy Family Council 7708 Was called home!

Ralph was a council member since 1995. Ralph work many years at Holy Family Church as a maintenance person. Recently he retired. Ralph, will be missed.

He has family in California and we will announce his arrangements as they become available.

Please keep Brother Ralph and his family in your prayers.

MAY HE REST IN PEACE WITH HIS LORD.

Vivat Jesus,

Dave Briggs, DD10

Received 7/07/09
Update on SK Tony Donofrio's son "Tony"

SK Tony Donofrio's son "Tony" had successful double-bypass heart surgery on Monday July 6th and is recovering nicely. Pray for Tony's speedy and complete recovery.

Get-well cards may be sent to: SK and Mrs. Tony Donofrio, 3521 Auburn Shadow St., Las Vegas, NV 89129-8171.


Don Thompson, Grand Knight,
St. Joseph, Husband of Mary,
Council 10442, Las Vegas

Received 7/07/09
Prayers Requested for Donald Visger and Family

Brother Knights and Ladies,

It is with deep regret that I report the passing Brother Donald Visger at age 87. Don was a Past Grand Knight of St. Paul's Council #2666 in Winnemucca and an Honorary Life Member. He was very active in the council until the poor health of his wife and daughter consumed most of his time.

Please remember Brother Donald Visger as well as his wife Mary and their family in your prayers.

Fraternally,

Jerry Marcuerquiaga,
Deputy Grand Knight
Council 2666

Received 7/03/09
Request Prayers for Tony Donofrio's son "Tony"

Tony Donofrio's son "Tony" is in need of our prayers. His son was scheduled for heart by-pass surgery on Monday July 6. He went in for prostate pre-op tests and they found serious arterial blockage. They cancelled his prostate surgery until they can correct his heart defects.

Tony and his wife Paula will be with his son until he is out of the woods. Sir Knight Tony Donofrio is the Financial Secretary for St. Joseph, Husband of Mary, Council 10442 and member of Msgr. John R. Lambe Assembly 611.

Cards may be sent to: SK and Mrs. Tony Donofrio, 3521 Auburn Shadow St., Las Vegas, NV 89129-8171.

Don Thompson, Grand Knight
St. Joseph, Husband of Mary, Council 10442

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