It is with deep sorrow that we announce the peaceful passing of Gary Hannibal Tavares, age 77, of Fallon, Nevada, who passed away on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at around 5:00 p.m., surrounded by his wife, Diane Slade Tavares, close family, and loved ones.
Gary was born on February 4, 1948, in Molokai, Hawaii, to Hannibal and Harriet Tavares. He was the youngest of three children and valued family above all else. Gary was a devoted son, brother, husband, father, brother-in-law, uncle, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He graduated from the University of Hawaii. He served as a policeman on Maui before moving to Las Vegas, Nevada, and changing careers to computer programming.
Gary married Diane in 1973 in Honolulu, Hawaii; together they have three sons, 10 grandkids, one great-grandchild, and another on the way. He will be remembered for his loving nature, love for Christmas, sense of humor, love for fishing, playing sports with his family, traveling, and enjoying time with his grandchildren.
Gary is survived by his spouse, Diane Slade Tavares, three sons and two daughters in law, Harrison Tavares, Jared Tavares (Tyler), and Jonathan Tavares (Erin); grandchildren, Taylor Tavares, Alexus Crabb, Hannah Tavares, Donovan Tavares, Shaelyn Tavares, Allison Tavares, Jayden Tavares, Cassandra Tavares, Kennedy Tavares, and Trenton Tavares; great grandchild, Damon Crabb. Siblings: Charmaine Tavares, Sharon Klaschka (Brian). Nephews: Mark Klaschka (Nancy), Scott Klaschka; great niece Kathryn Klaschka.
A celebration of life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 27th, 2025, at St. Patrick’s Church, 850 W. 4th Street, Fallon, Nevada. Family and friends are invited to attend and celebrate Gary’s life. A reception will be held immediately after the service in the church's reception hall.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Carson Tahoe Cancer Center.
The family wishes to extend heartfelt thanks to the hospitals and staff, hospice caregivers, cancer center staff, and all who supported him on this journey.
Gary will be dearly missed and forever remembered.
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