by Tahoe Daily Tribune | Apr 2, 2026 | Uncategorized
November 26, 1936 – March 2, 2026
Gil was born on November 26, 1936. He lived in Incline Village, NV with Linda, the love of his life, for 25 years until they moved in 2024 to Folsom, CA where he died very peacefully, surrounded by his family on March 2.2026.
It will come as no surprise that a heart as big as Gil Larish’s finally took him away from us. Few hearts have ever worked harder than his did. This man had a smile and a kind word for everyone he met. He was a true mentor and source of inspiration, consistently seeking to help and support others. He lightened the burdens of those around him on a daily basis. This is precisely what he did for each of us—family, friends, and even those he barely knew—always offering assistance and support.
Gil’s love was boundless, for his family, his dogs, and anyone else who crossed his path. He is survived by his wife and best friend of sixty years, Linda, his two children, Michael Larish and Karen Torres, his daughter-in-law, Stephanie Larish, and his grandchildren, Joey and Christina Torres. Both his children feel incredibly blessed to have had Gil as their father. As he travels this final journey, our hearts surround him, ensuring he is never alone.
by Tahoe Daily Tribune | Apr 2, 2026 | Uncategorized
June 6, 1954 – March 24, 2026
Roger Adams grew up in Tacoma Washington, where his parents, Roger and Dolores Adams owned Adam’ s Tacoma Roller Skating, also known as Tacoma Roller Bowl. At just nine months’ old, Roger learned how to roller skate with his family by his side. Roller skating was one of his many passions as a child, something that would make him feel free. To break the family mold of the skating industry, he fell in love with rock n roll and learned how to play the guitar, his dream. He earned his bachelor’s in psychology and Graduate Degree in Clinical Counseling from Pacific Lutheran University. Afterwards, he bounced around the country, all the while an idea forming in his head for a new type of shoe. Finally, in Dallas Texas, he made that idea into a reality by creating the well-loved and well-known Heelys, aka the shoes with wheels.
After selling the company in 2006, he bought a house in Lake Tahoe, where he’d visit with his family growing up. Here, he met Tara Deming, the love of his life. The two made the house a home with their dog, Lily. He was an avid guitar player, putting on concerts for his loved ones. He would blast music and talk about the technicalities and acoustics in the songs.
Sunbathing, cruising on the Lake and making Tara laugh were the highlight of his days. Since October, Roger has been battling cancer and on Tuesday, March 24th, he passed away in his home with his wife and dog. Roger was very loved, and he will be missed and honored by many.
by Tahoe Daily Tribune | Apr 2, 2026 | Uncategorized
March 27, 1953 – March 25, 2026
Patty, 72, of South Lake Tahoe, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2026, surrounded by her loving friends and family.
Patty was born to Hall and Eileen Montague and raised in Newport Beach, CA, where a spirit of adventure and resilience was instilled within her.
Upon turning 18, she struck out on her own to live in Big Sur, CA, and cultivated her strong sense of independence and the confidence to navigate any challenge that life threw her way. After seven years in Big Sur, Patty’s love of adventure and the outdoors drew her to South Lake Tahoe. Working nightly as a waitress at a local favorite, the Top of the Wheel restaurant, she filled her days skiing, biking, hiking, and swimming, creating unforgettable memories of fun and laughter with friends.
Becoming a wife and mother by age 36, she moved to a day job at the post office, where she served the community for 16 years. Eventually feeling the itch for a new challenge, she and her husband created their own small business, opening the tropical-themed liquor store, Aloha Discount Wine & Liquors. Assuming the role of operations manager, Patty was the backbone of the business and ensured its continuing success. Selling the store after ten years, she and her husband retired to become snowbirds, enjoying their winters in sunny Los Barriles, where she built a new community of dear friends to share in her joy and adventures for nine years.
Patty was knocked down many times by life’s trials and tribulations, but she found that with a little bit of courage and sometimes humility, she could get back up and overcome. She battled Parkinson’s disease for 15 years with bravery and tenacity, leaving her friends and family the lessons for how to find happiness and light even in the darkest of times.
Patty is survived by her husband Greg, her son Kyle, and her two brothers, Carrick and Steve. Preceded in death by her parents Hall and Eileen Montague. A gathering to celebrate Patty’s life will be announced by the family once details are finalized.
