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Paul Robert (Laca) Rutherford

Paul Robert (Laca) Rutherford
Paul Robert (Laca) Rutherford

12/04/2017 - Reno, Nevada, USA

Paul passed away on December 4, 2017 in Reno, Nevada surrounded by his family. 

He was born in Winnemucca, Nevada to parents Paul Rutherford and Evelyn Laca-Rutherford. Upon graduating from Humboldt Country High School, Paul joined the United States Air Force. During his service he specialized in communications and earned a Purple Heart. Upon completion of his service to his country, Paul attended the University of Nevada earning a Bachelors and Masters Degree in Education while playing for the men's basketball team. 

On August 31, 1958 he married Susan Lemmon-Rutherford in Reno. They were blessed with three children; Yvette, Paul, and Jimmy. They celebrated 58 years of marriage before the passing of Susan this past January. Paul and Susan are now joined together in heaven for eternity. 

As a native Nevadan, Paul enjoyed everything this state has to offer including his Basque heritage. He enjoyed hunting, golfing at Washoe Golf Course, having lunch with his friends at the local Basque restaurants, outdoor barbecues in his backyard, and spending endless amounts of time with his family who he loved so very much. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, and two sisters, wife Susan, and son Jimmy Rutherford. 

He is survived by his daughter Yvette Myers (Rutherford), son Paul Rutherford (Daughter-in-law Shannon), 3 grandchildren, Jessica Nicely (Adam), Josh Myers, and Logan Rutherford, and one great-granddaughter Emma Nicely. 

A celebration of life will be held on Monday, December 11, 2017 at 11:00am at Our Lady of Snows Catholic Church at 1128 Wright Street in Reno with a reception to follow at the Rutherford home.

(published from Dec. 8 to 10, 2017 in Reno Gazette-Journal, Legacy.com)



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