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Obituary - Frank Soares

Obituary - Frank Soares

It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to lifelong Fallon resident Frank Soares—brother, husband, father, grandfather, uncle, great-grandfather, and friend to all. Frank passed away peacefully on Feb. 23, 2025, with his family by his side.

Frank was born to Joe P. and Annie I. (Gomes) Soares on Jan. 3, 1934. He spent his life in Fallon, attending Churchill County High School and graduating with the class of 1952.

Frank married Viola (Bailey) in 1953. Together they raised their two children, Debra and Steven, until her passing in 1986. He spent his years farming and being active in the community, both locally and statewide.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 33 years, Viola; and son-in-law Alan Hoffmann. Frank is survived by his wife, Kaye Soares; sister, Margaret Bailey; children, Debra Hoffmann (Gary Brackley) and Steven (Bonnie) Soares; grandchildren, David (Kristy) Hoffmann, Annie Hoffmann, and Jerry Swindel (Catherine); great-grandchildren, Colton and Kaitlynn Hoffmann; and many nephews and nieces.

A rosary will be recited on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at 10 a.m. at St. Patrick's Catholic Church. A Mass of the Resurrection will follow at 11 a.m. at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Churchill County Cemetery.

Donations may be made in Frank’s memory to the Churchill County Fire Department, 20 N. Carson St., Fallon, NV 89406, or St. Patrick’s Parish Hall Building Fund, 850 W. 4th St., Fallon, NV 89406

 

 


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Comment author: Winnie DowlingComment text: So proud of Kelli Kelly. She is most definitely a collaborator and is very well known throughout the state for her assistance as a Nevada SBDC business advisor, especially related to agriculture and local food entrepreneurship and systems. Her spirit radiates! Winnie Dowling, State Director, Nevada SBDCComment publication date: 4/30/26, 1:41 PMComment source: Kelli Kelly Earns Statewide Entrepreneurial Spirit AwardComment author: Susan Clifford CopelandComment text: I am so sorry to hear this news. His mother, father, Karen and Trent were neighbors of ours in Tonopah, Nevada. We moved to Fallon first and then the Kroll's later moved there also. Mother and Wanda were good friends. My brother Michael and Trent were playmates in Tonopah. Mother and my three little children visited the family at their ranch in Fallon. My condolences to Frank's family. May you be comforted to know that I care and I pray you will be comforted by your memories of Frank. Sincerely,Comment publication date: 4/30/26, 11:51 AMComment source: Frank Robert KrollComment author: Debbie Getto SmithComment text: RIP Tammy. My prayers to your family and loved onesComment publication date: 4/29/26, 9:08 PMComment source: Tammy Kay (Moore) SlatonComment author: Marcos H. Lozoya Sr.Comment text: My condolences to the family. I remember Tammy as a woman of God always in the spirit of serving and loving all. I thank God I got to meet her. You will always be rememberedComment publication date: 4/29/26, 1:20 PMComment source: Tammy Kay (Moore) Slaton
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