Ignacio Sena

IGNACIO SENA Ignacio "Nash" Martin Sena, 73, a Henderson resident of 60 years, passed away Friday, March 16, 2012, in Henderson. Nash lost his fight to cancer surrounded by his loving family and close friends. Nash served in the U.S. Navy from 1957 until his honorable discharge in 1964. After finishing his tour of duty, Nash returned to Henderson and enrolled in the Teacher Corps Program, earning his degree in psychology in 1971 and his Masters in education in 1973. After finishing his college education, Nash hired on as a schoolteacher for the Clark County School District, specializing as an instructor in English in a second-language program. Nash retired in 1996 after 26 years of service. Nash also served as a District 21 Assemblyman from 1974 until 1980. After retiring, Nash met a high school classmate, Mona Van Gorder, who became his fiancee, golfing partner, loving friend, and global travel companion. Nash and Mona enjoyed many days playing golf, tennis, travelling, and simply enjoying each other's company. Nash's full-time passion was to play golf on local and out-of-state golf courses, making countless friends and gathering an abundance of memories along with his fiancee, Mona, life-long friends and sidekicks Brian "Buzzy" Leming, Rance White, and Glen Carroll. He was preceded in death by his wife, Twila Sena; parents, Molly and Cleofas Sena; brothers, Frankie, Ernest, and Alfonso Sena. He is survived by his fiancee, Mona Van Gorder; brother, Hank Sena; sisters, Dorothy Rodgers, Patsy Reyes, Josie Harling, and Rosemary "Cookie" Sena; many nieces and nephews; and his pet cat, "Pokey", all of Henderson. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m., Thursday, March 22, with a vigil at 6:30 p.m., both at Palm Mortuary, 800 S. Boulder Highway, Henderson. Mass will be said at 11 a.m., Friday, March 23, at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church, 204 S. Boulder Highway, Henderson. Burial will follow at Palm Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church.