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Herbert Capurro Obituary
Herbert Leonard Capurro, 83, passed away peacefully at his beloved home - Big Canyon Ranch, on March 30, 2010.
Herb was born October 12, 1926, to Joseph and Flora (Cardenelli) Capurro at St. Mary's Hospital in Reno, NV. He was a 3rd generation Nevadan and attended Sparks High School, graduating in 1944.
Herb was a life-long rancher, conducting ranching activities (sheep and cattle) in Loyalton, CA and Northern Nevada. He began ranching at Big Canyon Ranch in 1940 as an employee of Harry Richman and later purchased the ranch. His family continues to operate the cattle ranch to this day.
Herb was preceded in death by his parents, Uncle Pete Capurro and brother George Capurro. Herb is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Dolores (Dalton) Capurro, brother-in-law, Donn Dalton, Daughters: Rita Armstrong (Tom) of Smith Valley, NV, Judy Crosby (Fred) of Sutcliffe, NV, and Sons: Steve Capurro (Cookie) and Mike Capurro (Cindy), both of Big Canyon Ranch, 10 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and his devoted companion bulldog "Bully". Herb was known as "Father" and "Grandf- ather" to the many boys that were welcomed into the ranch life throughout the past 50 years.
A celebration of his life is scheduled for 2 p.m., Saturday, April 10, 2010, at John Ascuaga's Nugget. Please join the family in remembrance of this special man. Walton Sparks Funeral Home, 1745 Sullivan Lane was entrusted with arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Herbert Capurro
Leslie Nicholson
April 15, 2010
To Delores and the family.Our thoughts and deepest sympathy goes out to you. Lots of memories of Herb at the ranch, will always be cherished.He will be missed dearly. Love Leslie and family
Steph & Donn Trenner
April 13, 2010
Capurro Family,
I know your heart is full of sadness right now, with the loss of our Special Dad Herb, with time I hope all the wonderful memories take over. Herb was one of a kind and will NEVER be replaced... Love to all...
Cary & Scarlett Frost
April 9, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time of loss. We will miss Herb dearly.
May God Bless you all!
Love the Frost Family
Maureen Grega
April 9, 2010
God bless Herb and family!
Mike Sanburn
April 8, 2010
Herb was truly a great man with a great set of values & a great mentor. I learned many things as a boy growing up that I still use today,such as having a good work ethic,don't throw anything away as you my find a use for it later,you don't call a repairman for things that break down you figure out a way to fix them. I'm thankful for his teachings he will be missed greatly . My condolence to family
Nicki Shinners
April 6, 2010
To the family, please take this time to comfort and love each other. We are thinking of you all
Van and Nicki
Frank "Buck" Patrick
April 6, 2010
To all of the family members who are suffering from this lose, we send our condolences. Herb lived a life full of great times and many memories.
Frank "Buck" Patrick & Holly Patrick
April 6, 2010
My deepest condolences to the Capurro Family. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Vicki Taylor
Mary McCollum
April 6, 2010
Donn (Dalton) & Capurro family: I want you to know that my prayers are with you at this time of sorrow. May God give you all comfort as only he can give.
Gail
April 5, 2010
To each one of you, our prayers are with you. Herb lived a great life, doing what he wanted to do. The young ones were each so special to him. As you got older, well (+: Memories can never be taken away. Love to each, the Utter and Williams Families.
Rich and Kris Henley
April 5, 2010
Remember the smiles - Cherish the moments - Find comfort in memories
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Julianne Sullivan
April 5, 2010
Dear Capurro and Armstrong Family, You loss is a great one, in both ways, a great man to lose and a great loss of a man. You are a wonderful family. I know Herb will be missed and loved. Prayers and love to all of you.
Julie Sullivan (Spanish Springs, NV.)
April 5, 2010
Dolores and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time.
God bless you.
Darla Winrod Cantrell
April 5, 2010
Judy and Family, We are very sorry for your loss. We know that he was the foundation for your family and that he carried with him great history of Nevada and the cowboy way. Carla and George Molino
Fred and Heather Hatcher
April 4, 2010
Doloris & Family,
I too am saddened by the loss of Grandpa Herb. I credit him for helping to mold me into the man I am today. I am greatful he had such a positive effect on my life as I know he did for so many others as well. We pray many memories like this help you through this difficult time.
Maureen Weishaupt
April 4, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Papa George Frey and my Mom, Irene Frey, always had such good things to say about Herb and enjoyed your friendship so very much.
April 3, 2010
Cindy and Cookie,I have missed seeing Herb at the store, I always enjoyed our little chats. My sympathies to the family. Candy Jackson (Tracy, Mt.)
Jim Linebaugh
April 3, 2010
We will miss Herb, a great guy and a fine rangeland manager. He was a member of the N-3 State Grazing Board for 24 years! The Board extends sympathy to Capurro family.
Patty Julian
April 3, 2010
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Herb was a very special man.
Dorothy Minudri
April 3, 2010
Our heartfelt sympathy to the Capurro family. Herb was a truly wonderful man.
Richard & Dorothy Minudri
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