Tahoe Daily Tribune Author RSS Feed: Trisha Leonard

Kudos & Kindness: Thanks for making the freestyle championships memorable

TRISHA LEONARD — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 21:00 MST

The Heavenly experience is always one-of-a-kind. The rich freestyle history, the enthusiastic fans cheering athletes on and the beautiful scenery combined to create a truly world-class event that rivaled international World Cups. Parents, friends and fans of these talented athletes had the opportunity to watch them race with the world’s …

Obituary: Bill Heller

TRISHA LEONARD — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 21:08 MST

1947-2013

Fredrick William “Bill” Heller, 65, left us unexpectedly early Thursday morning, April 4, 2013. He was born in Meriden, Connecticut on October 3, 1947, where he lived until he moved to California as a young adult. He later moved to South Lake Tahoe in 1972, where he made his …

Obituary: Charles “Chuck” Bookhammer

TRISHA LEONARD — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 22:26 MST

February 16, 1937 - March 28, 2013

Charles “Chuck” Bookhammer passed away peacefully on March 28, 2013. Chuck was born in Altoona, Pennsylvania on 2/16/37 to Clemas Rose DeMarino and George W. Bookhammer. He came to California at age 12 with his family; residing in Oakland, California. He attended Hamilton …

Obituary: Lamont Leo Morgan

TRISHA LEONARD — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 12:30 MST

Jan 22, 1937 - Jan 16, 2013

Long time Tahoe local Lamont Morgan passed away unexpectedly on January 16th.

Lamont owned Pet and Company and later became the bookkeeper for the Tropicana Motel and The Greenhouse Restaurant. He was a member of the South Lake Tahoe Yacht Club.

Lamont is …

Obituary: Carolyn “Justin” Baer

TRISHA LEONARD — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 12:26 MST

Carolyn “Justin” Baer passed away from complications of breast cancer on March 21st at UCSF’s Medical Center with her family by her bedside. Her loving and energetic spirit will be missed.

Justin moved to South Lake Tahoe in 1978, she was a devoted wife, nurturing mother and loyal friend to …

Obituary: Pamela Lee Martin

TRISHA LEONARD — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 12:24 MST

September 22, 1948 – January 17, 2013

Pamela Lee Martin, 64, of South Lake Tahoe, died Thursday, January 17, 2013, at Renown Medical in Reno.

Pamela was the eldest child born in Inglewood, California to Mary-Lou Evanoski and William Keith Roberts and moved to South Lake Tahoe in 1996.

Pamela …

Obituary: Julie Kiner

TRISHA LEONARD — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 17:18 MST

Oct. 3, 1951 – Mar. 20, 2013

Julie Kiner lost her battle to cancer on this first day of Spring after bravely fighting for more than 13 years.

Born in Mitchell, South Dakota she attended the University of Illinois and was a professional drummer with the renowned bandleader Franz Benteler. …

Obituary: Gregory E. Osborne

TRISHA LEONARD — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 23:56 MST

Gregory E. Osborne

January 21, 1972 - March 19, 2013

South Lake Tahoe, CA, — Gregory E. Osborne of South Lake Tahoe died at home on March 19, 2013 after a seven year battle with brain cancer. He was the loving husband of Corinna B. (Leary) Osborne of South Lake …

Kiwanis Club to host Easter ham bingo

TRISHA LEONARD — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 23:37 MST

The Kiwanis Club of Tahoe Sierra will host its ninth annual Easter Ham Bingo on Saturday, March 23.

The game is open to people of all ages. Cards cost 25 cents each per game. There will be at least one winner per game. Free popcorn, coffee and cookies will be …

Suspect arrested for burglary at South Shore Bikes

TRISHA LEONARD — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 20:50 MST

A man who reportedly admitted to burglarizing South Shore Bikes was arrested Sunday at Barton Hospital.

The burglary occurred about 9 p.m. Sunday, according to a press release. Police reportedly discovered someone had entered the business through a roof vent and exited through a window at the front of the …

Obituary: Jeannette Eileen Taylor

TRISHA LEONARD — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 22:08 MST

Jeannette Eileen Taylor, age 71, died March 17, 2013 at 2am with daughters and family at her side.

Memorial Service, Thursday, March 21st, 2:00 p.m. at Lake Tahoe Christian Fellowship, 3580 Blackwood Rd, South Lake Tahoe.

Jeannette was born January 22, 1942 in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. Jeannette’s family moved to San …

Births: March 27, 2013

TRISHA LEONARD — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 14:10 MST

Arce-Castro, Carlos Emmanuel, a son, was born March 15, 2013, to Carlos Arce Garcia and Eloisa Castro Morales of South Lake Tahoe.

Arce-Medina, Kaylene Abigail, a daughter, was born March 14, 2013, to Osmin Arce Garcia and Maria Medina Aranda of South Lake Tahoe.

Bursova, Milena, a daughter, was born …

Sponsors wanted for community fair

TRISHA LEONARD — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 21:24 MST

Organizers are looking for sponsors for the Kiwanis Community Fair, which will take place Labor Day weekend in South Lake Tahoe.

Proceeds from the event will benefit Tahoe Turning Point, Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe, Live Violence Free, and Choices for Children. The event is the brainchild of …

Robert Will Fesler

TRISHA LEONARD — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 17:38 MST

Sept. 10, 1926 - March 3, 2013

Robert Will Fesler passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving daughter and her family in Miami, Florida on March 3rd, 2013. “Bob” had come to live with his daughter, Lisa North and family, after his wife of 57 years, Virginia Fesler, passed away, …