by Tahoe Daily Tribune | Sep 3, 2026 | Uncategorized
January 14, 1938 – August 23, 2026
At the age of 88, Eggert “Rees” Jones passed away peacefully at home after more than a year battling numerous serious health issues. As he made his final journey home, he was surrounded by his loving family, and his faithful dog Bella at his side.
Rees was born in Woodland, California, to Della and William H. Jones. His family was among the early settlers of the Dixon/Davis, California area. He spent 74 years in Dixon before later making his home in South Lake Tahoe, California.
Rees’s early education began in a two-room schoolhouse in rural Dixon. He graduated from Dixon High School and attended UC Davis, where he played football, as he had in high school.
For more than 30 years, Rees was a business owner, running his own owner-operator trucking company — a testament to his hard work, independence, and determination.
He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed big game hunting with his son and other family members, fishing, and traveling the world to experience different cultures and wildlife in their natural habitat. He also loved the game of bridge.
Rees is survived by his wife of 66 years, Barbara; his son, Leland, and daughter-in-law, Suzie; his brothers, Bill (June) and Steve (Joan), and sister, Emma Rose Slivkoff; grandsons Logan and Lucas Jones, Evan and Greg Wiley (Molly); great-granddaughters Maddy and Ellie Wiley; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, William H. and Della Jones; his daughter, Cynthia Jones Wiley; and his brothers, Jim and Ed Jones.
A celebration of life will be held September 12th at 2:00 PM at St. John’s in the Wilderness Episcopal Church, 1776 US-50, Glenbrook, NV 89413, with a Zoom link available for those unable to attend in person. His final resting place will be Silveyville Cemetery in Dixon, California.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Rees’s name to the church, in support of its Zoom program.
by Tahoe Daily Tribune | Sep 3, 2026 | Uncategorized
August 23, 1949 – May 5, 2026
Anyone who knew Anita really, really loved her. She will always be remembered for her big smile, easily infectious laugh, enormously generous heart, and crazy-smart knowledge of all things football.
Anita was born August 23, 1949, in Modesto, California, and grew up in Fresno, where she attended Bullard High School, graduating in 1967. From childhood, she was a competitive swimmer, sports enthusiast, and avid animal lover—a passion that remained with her throughout her life.
Anita attended UC Berkeley for four years and later earned a degree in accounting from the University of Nevada, Reno. Her love of Lake Tahoe led her to join her sister on the North Shore dealing casino games. She later moved to the South Shore and, in 1994, to Las Vegas with her future husband, Pete Detwiller. Together for 46 years, Pete and Anita were quite simply one of the happiest couples you could ever meet. A highly respected roulette dealer, Anita was recruited to help open the Bellagio, where she worked until retirement.
Anita had an adventurous spirit and loved to travel. She crewed on sailing trips through the Caribbean and South Pacific and traveled the world whenever possible.
Above all, Anita loved family, friends, and animals. She adored her cats and generously supported animal charities. She loved solving puzzles, playing bingo tournaments, Mexican food—with absolutely no cilantro—and collecting a truly massive number of Beanie Babies. She embraced the people and things she loved wholeheartedly, with enthusiasm, humor, intelligence, and tremendous generosity.
Anita passed away May 5, 2026, at her home in Las Vegas, surrounded by friends and family who adored her – and her beloved cat.
She was preceded in passing by parents Otto and Eileen Haas. She is survived by husband Peter Detwiller; sister Sandra Haas; brother Fred Haas; niece Christine Haas; and many loving relatives and dear friends.
Anita loved her life, and she loved her people fiercely. Those fortunate enough to have known her will remember her laughter, generosity, intelligence, adventurous spirit, and unmistakable smile. She was loved and will be deeply missed.
Please join us in celebrating Anita at Tahoe Paradise Park (1101 E. San Bernardino Ave, South Lake Tahoe) on Sunday, September 20, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. For more information, contact Sandra at 530-523-3663 by phone call only, please.
Come as you are and help us remember Anita the way she would have wanted: meeting one another, sharing stories, laughing, and celebrating a life very well loved. And PLEASE take home a few of her precious beanie babies.
by Tahoe Daily Tribune | Sep 3, 2026 | Uncategorized
August 7, 1931 – June 20, 2026
Rose peacefully passed away at the age of 94 surrounded by her four children, Claudette, Madeleine, Jacqueline and Desmond and grandson, George.
Born in British Columbia, Canada, Rose and her French speaking parents moved to Los Angeles, CA when Rose was only four years old. When Rose started kindergarten, she didn’t know how to speak English, and when she was in high school her parents took her to the French Speaking Club in Los Angeles which is where she met her husband, Clair Valentino Parenteau.
Married for 59 years until her husband’s passing in 2011, they had a wonderful life together. All four of their children were born in Claremont, CA , and the family moved to Perth, Australia for six years when Rose’s husband took a construction contract. When the contract ended the family moved to Honolulu, Hawaii where they had a family hardware-lumber retail business. During this time they had a second home “cabin” in South Lake Tahoe and all moved here permanently in 2000.
Rose and her husband traveled and saw the world together and were always happy to return home to the beauty of Lake Tahoe.
Rose is survived by her four children, four grandchildren, George, Chanelle, Preston and Fabi, and five great grandchildren, son-in-law, Larry, daughter-in-law Deborah, and her Tahoe “son” Marc as well as many nieces and nephews.
Rose was a loving wife, mom, grandmother and great grandmother who will be in our hearts forever and is now with the gentle breezes of the mountains she loved so much.
by Tahoe Daily Tribune | Sep 3, 2026 | Uncategorized
November 10, 1949 – August 21, 2026
Ray Argyle Fernsten, 76, of South Lake Tahoe, passed away peacefully at his home on August 21, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Born November 10, 1949, in Oakland, California, to Argyle and Helen Fernsten, Ray made Tahoe his home for 50 years and shared the past 30 with his partner-in-life, Pamela Francis. Together, they built a life centered around family, friendship, hard work and the community they called home. Ray and Pamela loved traveling to their condo on Kauai and camping with family and friends.
As owner of Fernsten Construction, Ray spent 50 years building custom homes throughout the Tahoe Basin, earning a reputation for high standards and exceptional quality. Over his career he built nearly 200 homes, often for multiple generations of the same families, and brought that same excellence to commercial projects including the Black Bear Lodge and Meyers Station. Many clients and subcontractors became lifelong friends.
Throughout the ’80s and’ 90s, Ray coached Little League, Babe Ruth, multiple All-Star teams, and varsity baseball at South Tahoe High School. Fiercely competitive, outspoken, and highly knowledgeable about the game, he expected a lot from his players while teaching discipline, toughness and perseverance well beyond the field. Decades later, many still proudly remember him simply as “Coach.”
Ray loved a life outdoors, with years spent fishing, hunting, skiing, boating, and camping around Lake Tahoe and beyond. Baseball was a lifelong love, and he was a devoted Giants and Raiders fan. His favorite teams, though, were always the ones his grandchildren played on, and he rarely missed a chance to be there on the sidelines cheering them on.
Above all, Ray was a devoted father and grandfather. Steadfast, loyal, and tough as nails, he demonstrated his love by showing up, offering encouragement, fixing what needed fixing, and always having a story to tell. His grandchildren stole his heart, and he was happiest surrounded by his kids and grandkids, listening and making them laugh.
Ray leaves behind a legacy in the homes he built, the players he coached, the friendships he formed and, most importantly, the family he loved.
Ray is survived by his partner-in-life, Pamela Francis; his four daughters and their families: Amanda and Chuck Olmstead and their children, Kale, Cali, and Rylie; Jamie and Jason Hurley and their daughter, Jovanna; Mackenzie and Josh Martin and their children, Cole and Hunter; and Ashlee and Kenny Groen and their son, Jack. He was preceded in death by his parents.
A celebration of Ray’s life will be held Sunday, September 13, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at Tahoe Paradise Park 1011 E. San Bernardio Ave, South Lake Tahoe. Family and friends are invited to gather, share stories, and celebrate the life and legend of Ray Fernsten.
by Tahoe Daily Tribune | Sep 3, 2026 | Uncategorized
April 29, 1955 – July 11, 2026
Curtis Lee Fulton passed away peacefully on July 11, 2026, in Carson City, NV. He was born on April 29, 1955, in Portland, OR, to the late Roy and Diana Fulton.
Curtis grew up in Orinda, CA, and pursued higher education at Oregon State University, where he earned a degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management. After graduation, he began his career with Hyatt Hotels in management. Over the years, Curtis embraced a variety of occupations, including running his own taxi company and working at the Tesla Gigafactory.
He had a deep appreciation for nature and found joy living in the mountains. Walking through the forest and breathing in the fresh scent of pine trees brought him peace and a profound sense of freedom. The beauty of wild places resonated deeply with him throughout his life.
Curtis will be greatly missed by those who knew him. He is survived by his brother Bradley and his sisters Lorraine and Margo.
A short funeral service will be held at Spring Canyon Cemetery in Grand Coulee, Washington on Saturday 26 September 2026, 10:00.
May his memory bring comfort to all who mourn his passing.
