Sally Kendrick | 1934 – 2021 | In Loving Memory
Sally Kendrick was born April 5, 1934, in Phoenix, AZ and died May 23, 2021, in Bishop, CA. Sally was born and raised in Arizona having lived in Prescott, Young, Globe, and Phoenix. She graduated from Phoenix Union High School in 1952. She continued her education at...
Ronald Phillip Napoles | 1966 – 2021 | Rest in Peace
With great sadness, the family of Ronald Phillip Napoles announces his passing on April 30, 2021, following an extended illness. Ron was born on October 14, 1966, in Bishop, California to Laurine (Bishop Paiute) and Joe Napoles. He graduated from Bishop Union High...
Galen Joseph Moore | 1982 – 2021 | In Loving Memory
It is with great sorrow and sadness to announce that our son Galen Joseph Moore died unexpectedly on January 1, 2021, in Oceanside, CA. Galen was born on September 9, 1982, in Salem, OR residing throughout the valley his entire life. He had an energetic zest for life...
Robert “Skip” Whelan | 1946 – 2021 | Rest in Peace
Robert “Skip” Whelan, passed away on April 23, 2021, in Troy, Michigan from complication of Covid at the age of 74. Skip was born November 29, 1946, in Downey, California. He grew up in Bellflower, California but lived most of his adult life in Orange County,...
Frances Marie Moose | 1930 – 2021 | A peaceful harmonious woman
Frances Marie Moose known as "Aunt Fanny" passed away peacefully at her home on April 25, 2021 with family by her side. Frances was born in Bishop, CA on January 2, 1930 to the late Rosie and George Moose. She lived her whole life in Bishop CA. and attended Bishop...
Alice Olds Smalley 1931 – 2021
Sunday, April 18, 2021, Alice Smalley was reunited with those who have gone before her at the glorious age of 90. Alice was born February 27, 1931 in Smith, NV to Jim and Blanche Olds. She attended school in Coleville and Independence CA. She also attended Reno...
Frank Vargas | 1950 – 2021 | Rest in Peace
REST IN PEACE Frank Vargas, lon- time Bishop resident, passed April 1st, at the age of 70 years old. Frank was born in Santa Rita, New Mexico on Dec 25th, 1950 to Joe D. Vargas and Victoria Vargas. Frank is survived by his daughter, Jennifer Esparza, Son-in-law...
David Young | 1928 – 2021 | A brilliant mind leaves behind an afterglow of accomplishment
—A life of passion, purpose, principles and service— David Young April 26, 1928—March 16, 2021 David was born in San Antonio, Texas to David W. Young and Ena Comstock Young, joining 3-year-old sister, Lucy Young MacGregor. As a young child, he was encouraged to live...
Elizabeth Ann Peterson | 1962–2021 | Benton Murder Victim
[SWM Editor’s Note: The aunt of Elizabeth Peterson, a.k.a. Copeland, murdered in Benton on February 19, 2021, covered by Sierra Wave, asked that we share this remembrance of her niece with our readers. Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Ms....
Roma Carriere McCoy 1920 – 2021 | Rest in Peace
ROMA CARRIERE MCCOY passed away April 16, 2021, at the age of 100. She was born August 12, 1920, in Bishop, California, where she lived most of her life, except for a few years at Crowley Lake Dam and McGee Mountain. Her husband, Dave of 75 years, sister, Francis and...
