Lorraine Sestanovich

1931 - 2025

Lorraine Sestanovich

January 25, 1931 - December 2, 2025

Lorraine Adele Sestanovich, 94, of Battle Mountain, NV, passed away on December 2, 2025. She was born in Fallon, NV, on January 25, 1931, to George and Bessie Bray.

Lorraine grew up on ranches across Nevada before settling with her family at the Sherman Ranch south of Jiggs. She attended a one-room schoolhouse in Sherman and attended Elko High School. In 1948, she married Tony Sestanovich, and together they built a life of hard work and devotion, raising four children and establishing their home in Pine Valley.

Lorraine was deeply committed to her family, faith, and community. She endured the loss of her daughter Marilyn in 1993 and her husband Tony in 1999, but found strength in God and the support of loved ones. In 2003, she moved to Battle Mountain to live with her daughter Lynn and son-in-law Pete Tomera, while her sons Leroy and Jerry continued ranching in Pine Valley and Diamond Valley.

She was known for her kindness, thoughtfulness, and generosity, often sending cards of thanks or encouragement. Lorraine enjoyed reading, sewing, gardening, walking, and corresponding with countless pen pals. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, remembered for saying, "I have the best family in the world."

Lorraine is survived by her daughter Lynn Tomera (Pete), sons Leroy Sestanovich (Sandy) and Jerry Sestanovich (Cheri); twelve grandchildren, twenty great-grandchildren, and eleven great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, daughter, sisters, and many other loved ones.

A Celebration of Life will be held Monday, December 8, 2025, at 11 a.m. at St. John Bosco Catholic Church in Battle Mountain. A private graveside service will be held December 9, 2025 at the Elko Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Lorraine's name to the charity of your choice.