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VIOLA SIERRA Obituary

VIOLA SIERRA Viola Ruth Sierra, "Tootie," went home to be with our Lord Dec. 10, 2012. Her parents were Clyde Raymond Knudson and Clara Violet Norris. She was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa Nov. 11, 1938. She was a resident of Pahrump for 14 years, coming from Las Vegas. Ruth worked as a drapery specialist for a number of years. She also enjoyed playing tennis and golf. She was of the Christian faith. She was preceded in death by her son, Ronald Gallegos. She is survived by her husband, Samuel Sierra Jr., of 21 years; sister, Shirley Ann Diaz; children, Raymond Gallegos, Rayma Kimball, Rochelle Mish, Deborah Meighan, Katherine Lantz, Rebecca Parylak and Jerry Parylak; many grandchildren; and great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be at 10 a.m., Friday, Dec. 21, at Pahrump Family Mortuary, 5441 S. Vicki Ann Road, Pahrump.

Published by Las Vegas Review-Journal from Dec. 18 to Dec. 19, 2012.
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During this time of sorrow may you be comforted by Gods promise that he is near to those that are broken at heart. And those crushed in spirit he saves. (Ps 34: 18) May the thought of seeing your loved one again bring you peace. Acts24:15 may Jehvoah continue to strengthen and comfort your friends and family during this time of sorrow.

December 22, 2012

Becky, Kathy & Family,
Sending Love & Prayers.

Dawn V

December 20, 2012

Mom I'm so glad your home now with our Lord. You get to celebrate Jesus birthday with him, no longer in pain. I will Love you and miss you till I see you again. Much Love mom, Rayma Kimball

December 20, 2012

I miss you already Mrs. "V", until we see each other again =)

Becky Parylak

December 19, 2012

Becky and family, prayers to all of you. God will be there for all you during this time of need.

kathy butkovich

December 19, 2012

I love and miss you mom.

Kathy Lantz

December 19, 2012

My heart and prayers go out to u and your family sam.

frankie lerma sr.

December 19, 2012

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