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Lance William Gorrindo
1976 - 2016
Lance William Gorrindo
1976 - 2016
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BORN
1976
DIED
2016
Lance Gorrindo Obituary
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Cheryl Morris
April 1, 2019
I just remember him getting on the floor with my dying dog. He didn't know my dog but in that moment we shared that dog. It touched me deeply. There were just three of us in that moment reality with his death. I will never forget it or him for being there.
Susan Eberhardt
March 31, 2019
Lance, you have a special place in our hearts forever! The Eberhardt family including Tonka, Annie, Bodey, Essie, Lottie, Lizzie, Rosie, CeCe and Cinder!
John and Stacy Bergesen
March 31, 2019
Lance was not only our veterinarian - he was a former neighbor. He saved a domestic short-haired cat in Fort Collins by bringing him home to Gardnerville. He named him "Oliver". We fell in love with our neighbor's cat and when it was time for us to move - Lance generously gave Oliver to us. He lived with us for fifteen years and then passed away at the approximate age of 19. So- in the scheme of things - Oliver has returned to Lance's care as it should be.
November 23, 2017
Im in Toal shock ! He was the Nicest caring vet I have ever had for my dogs ! He cared ! Thats what I know about him !
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April 22, 2016
We'll miss you Lance as a skillful vet and friend.
Melissa Meyer
April 19, 2016
We miss you, Lance
April 18, 2016
We were devastated to hear of Dr Lance's passing.
He was so good to us and our two Yorkies.
Our condolences to his family and staff.
We will miss him very much.
Shannon Casteel
Bill and Debora
April 16, 2016
What an amazing vet. He will live in our hearts forever.
Elizabeth Neumann
April 16, 2016
Wishing your family condolences during this time of sadness.
Richard and Susan Eberhardt
April 14, 2016
My husband and I are heartbroken with the news of Lance's passing. He has treated our pets for the past twelve years.
We trusted his judgment and skills as a doctor. Most of all we will miss his compassion and dedication. We feel a genuine loss as he was like a member of our family. His absence will be felt each and everyday. We will never forget you! Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time.
April 14, 2016
So tragic to hear this news. I worked with Lance and Courtney with the purchase of their 1st home, together. Both of them were a pleasure to work with. This is a sad time. Sending all my best to Courtney and the family. Georgana
April 14, 2016
So tragic to hear this news. I worked with Lance and Courtney with the purchase of their 1st home, together. Both of them were a pleasure to work with. This is a sad time. Sending all my best to Courtney and the family. Georgana
April 14, 2016
So tragic to hear this news. I worked with Lance and Courtney with the purchase of their 1st home, together. Both of them were a pleasure to work with. This is a sad time. Sending all my best to Courtney and the family. Georgana
Chris Smith
April 14, 2016
Sadden to acknowledge your death. You will be missed. May God keep you with him. Condolences to your family.
Chris
Cindy Williams
April 12, 2016
I love Dr. Gorrindo. You will be missed greatly. Deep condolences to his family.
carly chichester
April 12, 2016
Dear Lance...After so many years of being greeted by your smile, your kindness, your concern, it is going to be incredibly difficult visiting the office knowing my animals and I will never again be the benefactors of all you were. My heart is absolutely broken for you and your entire family.
April 11, 2016
We will miss your gentle, caring and kind spirit (and humor when it came to our #3 bad dog on your really bad dog list). You had a deep love for our pets and compassion for us in difficult times. May you rest in peace and keep a watchful eye on all who love you.
Gail and Bob (Woodfords, CA)
Lynne Doxey
April 11, 2016
To Dr. Gorrindo's lovely family,
Our deepest condolences. Lance was an exceptional young man, that took wonderful care of our diabetic dog, and our great big dog.
He was a wonderful Vet, who truly csred for the animals. I am greatful that he taught us, how to care for our dog, and not be afraid to give her a shot, to help her save her life.
May you take joy in the fact, that he touched so many lives.
Janie Cloutier
April 11, 2016
Goodbye Dr. Lance. You took care of all of our pets for almost 10 years. We could always count on you. You treated the entire family with love and kindness. You are a good man! We miss you. Loving prayers for your entire family!
Helen Klein
April 11, 2016
You are greatly missed Lance. May the family be comforted by the huge outpouring of love and support. He was truley a wonderful man..
john/lena ruppman
April 10, 2016
dr lance had a wonderful gift as a dr and support person he helped me ,my family and pets thru many a hard time god bless you and keep you
Cindy Anderson
April 9, 2016
Goodness you will be missed....you were always so caring and kind. I'm so sorry for your family and your work family.....rest well.Cindy Anderson
Susan Spotts
April 9, 2016
Today we said goodbye to a kind, caring young man. Lance was so much more than our vet, his kindness extended beyond the pets he cared for, caring for us too. When my husband became ill, he encouraged me to seek treatment at the Mayo Clinic in AZ. We always chatted about our travels, our families etc. We were fortunate to know him, and will miss him deeply. Our condolences to Bob, Lynn, Tristan, Phil, Katie, Courtney, Savannah and Bridger.
April 9, 2016
Dr. Lance saved the life of one of our precious goldens,Arti. We will never forget his quick diagnosis and treatment of Arti when he was so sick over Thanksgiving. We felt so lucky to find him. We wil never forget his gentle nature with Arti and the continued reassurances he gave us. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.
The Albers' family
San Diego
gale jones/johnston
April 9, 2016
My heart goes out to all the family and friends of Lance. We were all blessed to have known him.
Mrs. Jones (old teacher from Gardnerville elementary school)
Amy Wright
April 9, 2016
Dr. Lance, you will be forever missed. Thank you for your wonderful care and kindness you gave to our family and pets. Even though we never knew your family, we send our love and support through these extremely difficult times. God bless the entire Gorrindo family. Love, The Wright family
Debbie
April 9, 2016
Today I ran an errand, and learned a young man died. A son, a dad, a husband, Vet. We all went home and cried. The why won't cease to matter, but his Love will never die. Please care for those he left
Until Angels end their sighs.
From a mom and grandma of Gardnerville and from the pets who loved you
Karen Joseph
April 9, 2016
Lance took really good care of my cats and many of my foster cats. I will really miss his bright smile and warm greeting when he'd come into the room. He was so gentle with them. He was very supportive when it came time to say goodbye to some of them. We will miss him. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family at this difficult time.
Susanne Haug
April 9, 2016
Lance was one of the best Vets I've ever known. He helped my Champion Corgi, Hooper, his knowledge was superior! We are devastated by his loss.
Heather Garrett
April 9, 2016
Dr Lance was an amazing person and my animals and I were blessed to know him. He was ALWAYS kind, caring and soft spoken. I will miss him greatly. My thoughts are with his family and the CVVH family as they go through this very difficult time. Rest in Peace.
Dave McCune
April 8, 2016
Lance- I will miss you and the gift you brought to the animals you cared for. Your compassion was amazing. Coming up to my cabin in Zephyr to put my 12 yr old Rottie down, was something I never forgot- And I will never forget you.
Star
April 8, 2016
God called a wonderful vet to care for all the dogs that have crossed the Rainbow Bridge. Dr. Lance will be missed! In sadness and sympathy...
April 8, 2016
So sorry to hear of the passing of Dr. Lance. Our hearts go out to his family and those at Carson Valley Vet Hospital. His kindness towards us humans was always appreciated but more when it was towards our two labs. You will be greatly missed. Carla, Al, Foxie and Raider Priester
Ben Yarish
April 8, 2016
Lance I just wanted to tell you how much your friendship ment to me. I am so glad we got to come out last month and hang out. I miss you and will never forget you, my heart and prayers go out to your family.
April 8, 2016
Dr. Lance will be missed. So sad to hear of his passing. He was a friendly, caring and passionate doctor. My thoughts are with his family and many friends.
Debbi Waldear (Woodfords, CA)
Linda Radus
April 8, 2016
Dr Lance was the best doctor for our family. My little rescue is a difficult dog, but Lance always had patience and gentle care for Max. We will miss you so. Our deepest sympathy to all family and friends.
Anne Goldy
April 8, 2016
Lance was there for our Cockers, especially Stanley & Cinnamon, both of whom had epilepsy. He was a great doctor; he was kind, understanding, and caring; and he had a great smile. My deepest sympathies go out to his family, friends, and co-workers. He will be missed...rest in peace, Lance.
Patrick Tafoya
April 8, 2016
Lance was a great doctor, My deepest sympathy to your family, friends, co-workers. You will be missed by many here on earth. both two-legged and four-legged. Rest in peace!
Mr&Mrs Dennis Brooks
April 8, 2016
Dr Lance helped our Merry when she was bitten by red ants after we moved here, and Carson Valley vet became our to go place. What a loss for our valley, Lance will be missed. To Lance's family, we pray for comfort and strength in your time of grieving.
Toni Wendt
April 8, 2016
Dear Lance, what a blessing you were to us at a time when our 5 year old, 110 pound Yellow Lab "Sami" got cancer in her front right elbow. Your compassion and understanding was so touching to us that we knew we were doing the right thing in putting her down. Several times we wanted to stop by and say thank you, but never did. Our loss! May you be a peace now as you walk the shores of heaven, with the Father of us all! Toni and Gary Wendt
Jay and Maureen Collins
April 8, 2016
We; Jay, Muffin, Jack and Jill and myself, are very saddened by this news. He was one of a few individuals that possessed the compassion, dedication and spirit and truly loved our four legged family members as much as we did. When it was Laddie and Lucy's time to walk over the rainbow bridge, he held our hands and paws and cried with us. We are devastated by this news and we send our sincere sympathies to his family, to CVAH Doctors and Staff and to his community. We will forever thank him for taking care of us all and will miss him a great deal.
Sincerely
Jay and Maureen Collins
Laddie, Lucy Louise, Muffin, Jack and Jill
Becky Kendall
April 8, 2016
Dr Lance saved my momma cat and five kittens. She is the most special cat I ever had. My deepest sympathy to your family, friends, co-workers. You will be missed by many here on earth, though I am positive many will run to welcome you as a Angel at the Rainbow Bridge.
Don Johnson
April 8, 2016
Lance was a extremely loving and caring person, both for our pets and for us when we lost pets. It was my honor and privilege to to have him in my life and to call him my friend. My prayers to Lance and his family.
Elisa Bandelin
April 7, 2016
Lance's family, friends, practice, patients, and clients, you all have my very deepest sympathy for your loss.
Dena Reed
April 7, 2016
Dr Lance was our vet of choice for our beloved English Bulldogs. So knowledgeable and compassionate. He will be greatly missed by people and pets alike. I hope our pets in heaven are there to greet Dr. Lance at the rainbow bridge. I can't believe he is gone. My heart goes out to his family and coworkers.
Cheryl Morris
April 7, 2016
Dr Lance, You took such good care of both us as family and our pets. Always kind and concerne,d your loss is so great and you will be so missed. Prayers and love for Dr Lance, his family, his co-workers, and friends.from our family.
April 7, 2016
We are so saddened to here that Doctor Lance has passed. He was the most caring and loving person. The love and concern he had for animals was amazing. He will be so missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family. May they find some comfort knowing that he is so loved and missed by so many. Because of him all our animals lived long and happy lives. Dr. Lance was here for a brief time but his memory will live on. Doug and Carrie Butler (Carson City, NV)
Sandra Roberson
April 7, 2016
Dr. Lance was such a caring, lovely human being, and the best Vet we have ever had. I am at a loss for words...he always called us with such a sweet, warm voice, and really genuinely was concerned about what was going on with our Corgi's. May God bless him and give his Family peace today and forever. I will miss him.
Bill and Cindy Trigg
April 7, 2016
Lance gave us so much in such great time of need. The comfort he gave us while mending our fur kids and then helping us mend when there was no more to be done. We will miss you always.
Unlike most days at the Rainbow Bridge, this day dawned cold and gray. All the recent arrivals at the Bridge did not know what to think, as they had never seen such a day. But the animals who had been waiting longer for their beloved people to accompany them across the Bridge knew what was happening, and they began to gather at the pathway leading to the Bridge.
Soon an elderly dog came into view, head hung low and tail dragging.
He approached slowly, and though he showed no sign of injury or illness, he was in great emotional pain. Unlike the animals gathered along the pathway, he had not been restored to youth and vigor upon arriving at the Bridge. He felt out of place, and wanted only to cross over and find happiness.
But as he approached the Bridge, his way was barred by an angel, who apologized and explained that the tired and broken-spirited old dog could not cross over. Only those animals accompanied by their people were allowed to cross the Bridge. Having nobody, and with nowhere else to turn, the dog trudged into the field in front of the Bridge. There he found others like himself, elderly or infirm, sad and discouraged. Unlike the other animals waiting to cross the Bridge, these animals were not running or playing. They simply were lying in the grass, staring forlornly at the pathway across the Rainbow Bridge. The old dog took his place among them, watching the pathway and waiting.yet not knowing for what he was waiting.
One of the newer dogs at the Bridge asked a cat who had been there longer to explain what was happening. The cat replied,
Love Bill and Cindy, Murphy, Rusty, Sadie, Peaches, Emmy....
Sally Wallis
April 7, 2016
We are so saddened to hear about the loss of Dr. Lance Gorrindo. He was am amazing vet to our Roxy. He will truly be missed. Our deepest sympathy and prayers to his family.
Cindy Hunter
April 7, 2016
There are not enough words to express my deep sadness of Dr. Lance's passing. What a great loss to his family and to all the pets in our lives who knew his kind touch and caring ways. I will stop crying some day...but not any day soon. My deepest condolences are sent to his family for the sudden loss of a great & caring man. May he rest in peace knowing that he gave his all. No one good do more. Bless his family and let them know he was loved by this community for his kind & caring heart and let them be held up by the members of this community who want to support them through this most difficult time. Cindy Hunter & The Hunter Family & The Budnick Family
Melissa Meyer
April 7, 2016
Good bye for now, my friend
Melissa Meyer/ St.Clair
April 7, 2016
Dear Lance, I want to thank you so much for always being such kind person to everyone. You always take the time to ask how my illnesses and how things are with my family. The amazing part is I know it was true feelings not just to fill in the silence. You've taken care of every animal in my family for 3 generations. You're an amazing man. I remember one day when my appointment was with Dr. Gorrindo. I expected to walk in and see your dad. But surprisingly it was a happy, younger and a little bit taller than your dad, doctor. I must say you're also very hansome as my grammy used to say! So for the last time, Dr. Lance, thank you so much. And I may not see you again, but I know you crossed the rainbow bridge to check in on everyone's animals on your way to heaven. Have a safe trip! And I know we will meet again so this is just good bye for now.
Oliver-Jinx
John and Stacy Bergesen
April 7, 2016
Several years ago, Lance gave us a gift, Oliver-Jinx, a cat he had rescued from euthanasia in Fort Collins. Lance brought him home to Minden and gave him a loving home. We begged him to allow us to adopt "Jinx". Lance graciously agreed as that is the kind and generous person he is. Since then, he has provided care to our two dogs, and, of course, Oliver-Jinx. We will miss his engaging personality, in-depth knowledge, and devoted care. We take comfort in knowing, in another life, Lance will be there to care for our four-legged family members when it is time to say goodbye. Thank you Lance.
Leslie & Rick James
April 7, 2016
We are so saddened to hear of the passing of Dr. Lance Gorrindo. When Dr. Bob retired we were only consoled by knowing son Lance would carry on his caring legacy which he did so lovingly. Our hearts go out to the Gorrindo family.
Linda Loetscher
April 7, 2016
We are very saddened to have learned of Dr Lance's passing. His kind nature with animals and his excellent care was above and by far the best of any in his profession. He was always willing to listen and compassionate with the families of the pets. His passing will be greatly felt by all in the community. The Loetscher family and Brandy.
Rosie
Kat Francia
April 7, 2016
When a friend called today and told me of his passing, I screamed at her: "this HAS to be some horrid mistake or prank!"
Because...he is irreplaceable.
Because he's the only vet I trust my 5 dogs to.
Because when he put Rosie down two months ago, he was so kind and gentle...he let me take her out into the sunshine, he gave her valium to calm her, he told her "you're a good girl Rosie" as he pet her before giving her the shot....he couldn't have been kinder, or more gentle, or more caring. I stood to leave and he gave me a hug, saying, "It was her time, but I'm so sorry."
I don't know who I can take my animals to now because no one ever treated each dog as though they were HIS dog: and he loved them. He loved them all. With every fiber of his being: he loved each one.
Maybe that's what happened: he just loved too much.
I'd like to send condolences to his family but also say...he was my hero. Funny, kind, gentle, caring.
I am so very sorry for your loss. You will never realize what a huge impact he had on all of the rescue dogs I have. Or on me.
Kat Francia
Robert & Cheri Neamy
April 6, 2016
Lance was the most personal and professional person's in dealing with our golden retrievers. He had to put one to sleep a couple of years ago due to blood cancer. He treated my wife and I with kindness and understood our loss. Lance will truly be missed by our family. Bob and Cheri Neamy
Helen Johnson and Kolbe boys
April 6, 2016
It seems impersonal to leave a message this way but I have re- read the messages in memory of Justin so many times. It makes me feel better and happy he had so many friends. You know I hope how much we all care about all of you and are here for you not just now but down the road. We have so many fond memories of adventures in the fields , at the Lake and on the slopes - and a few in the pool!
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