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Yvonne Boreta Obituary

YVONNE BORETA Yvonne Mahviz Boreta, 64, of Las Vegas, passed away June 3, 2009. She was born Sept. 2, 1944, in Tehran, Iran, to her father and mother, Rahym Daneshforouz and Malak Taj Bassidji, the second born of nine children. Yvonne was an accomplished painter, model and college graduate. She moved to San Francisco in 1962, and became a resident of Las Vegas in 1974. Yvonne was the original Cleopatra at the opening of Caesars Palace in 1966. Yvonne will be greatly missed by her husband, of 41 years, Voss Boreta; her three children; her mother; brothers; sisters; and grandchildren. There will be a visitation for Yvonne's family and many friends from noon-2 p.m. Wednesday, June 10, with a memorial service immediately following, both at Palm Mortuary, 800 S. Boulder Highway, in Henderson.

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Published by Las Vegas Review-Journal on Jun. 7, 2009.

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December 17, 2009

So saddened to learn of Yvonne's passing! We remember her being extremely gracious and kind. We have fond memories of our time spent with the Boretas when we live in Las Vegas 1978-1984. Our thoughts and prayers are with Voss and his family. Mike and Mary Galligan

June 15, 2009

To Miss Universe,

I'm going to love you forever and remember all the memories we have together. I love you.

Miss America

Paul/Linda Bullock

June 14, 2009

So sorry to see this. Yvonne was always very nice to us. It was a pleasure to know her. Our thoughts are with you.

Chuck Goodrich

June 12, 2009

I had the pleasure of working for Yvonne and Voss on two different occasions. She was an extremely nice lady. I am sorry for the Boreta's loss, my sympathy and prayers are with Voss and his family. Although it is hard to do celabrate her life, cherish the moments. God's bless Yvonne.

Lauri Lottice

June 10, 2009

I was just a little girl when Yvonne came into our lives via her marriage to Voss. She was a tender soul and wouldn't hurt a fly. We all know she was beautiful but was also beautiful on the inside as well. She was always very sweet to all of us. She loved laughing and would do anything for anybody.

Darin Landes

June 8, 2009

I met Voss and Yvonne in 1981. I was fresh out of High School. I worked for them for two years in the shipping room of the Golf Shop. During that time I grew to love and respect both of them. The lessons I learned from Voss have stayed with me all of these years in not only my business ventures but my personal life. To voss and John, my most sincere condolances and I know you will be with Yvonne again someday.

Arlene & Nabil Jouni

June 8, 2009

With heartfelt sorrow to Yvonne's family.

Arlene Williams

June 8, 2009

I have known Yvonne for 17 years. We considered each other as sisters and best friends. I will miss her from the bottom of my heart. I will pray for her daily.
Arlene Williams
Las Vegas, Nevada

Kellie & Marv Rubin

June 8, 2009

Yvonne was a dear friend to my husband and I and we will deeply miss her smile and her humor. She left an empty spot in many lives with her passing.she still had so much she wanted to do. may she continue her journey in a better place.

June 8, 2009

All condolences to all family. I'm just a guy -- an SF guy -- who remembers the good times. When I was going to SF State, Yvonne had the Speaker's Platform one noon. Big crowd. Unforgetable.

Sincerely,

Pat Sullivan
Nipomo, CA

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