The following is a complete listing of obituaries as they appeared in the Jan. 28, 2010 edition of The Inyo Register.

Leslie Button
1922-2010

Funeral services for Leslie Button will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Lone Pine Paiute-Shoshone Tribal Gymnasium, located at 1145 E-Sha Rd. Burial services will follow at Mt. Whitney Cemetery.
Born June 25, 1922 in Lone Pine, Leslie died at Loma Linda Medical Center in Loma Linda on Jan. 24, 2010. He was 87.
Although born and raised in Lone Pine, some of Leslie’s fondest memories as a young boy were traveling on horseback all over the Eastern Sierra with his grandfather, Skidoo George. Leslie spent part of his youth growing up in Death Valley during the construction of Scotty’s Castle and some seasonal living on the hay ranches in Fish Lake Valley. He grew up with a love of camping, fishing and hiking that carried on into his adult life.
Leslie served in the U.S. Navy on the U.S. NAS Kaneohe as a seaman first class from March 25, 1944 to April 16, 1946. When he returned home, he married the love of his life, Irene Hackett, in July of 1947 and they started their family. Leslie continued his love of hiking, fishing and camping with the Boy Scouts, and he enjoyed rock hunting and searching for crystals with his pal “Little Joe.”

Leslie loved working on cars, building furniture and anything he could do with his hands. Leslie was the all-around “Handyman.” He also loved gathering pine nuts and playing his favorite “Texas Tea” machine at the Paiute Palace. Most of all, he enjoyed spending most of his time with his family.
Leslie was preceded in death by his parents, his sister and his only daughter, Patricia (Button) Ross.
Leslie is survived by his wife of 63 years, Irene; sons and daughters-in-law, Eugene and Joanne, Richard and Rose and Roger, all of whom are from Lone Pine; grandchildren, Barbara and Michael Button, Jerry Ross, Jr., Jennifer Naylor and husband Ross, and Christina, James, Johnny and Clifford Button; and 14 great-grandchildren, three sisters-in-law, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins and many long-time friends.

Richard G. Churchill
1958-2010

A celebration of life will be held at a later date in Big Pine for 11-year Big Pine resident Richard G. Churchill.
Born in Burbank on May 4, 1958, Richard died Jan. 22, 2010 at Renown Medical Center in Reno. He was 51.
Richard was a 1976 graduate of Big Pine High School. He served in the U.S. Army in the late 1970s until discharged in 1980.
Richard is survived by his son, Dustin Churchill; daughter, Shannara Roberts; mother, Susan Maynard; stepmother, Sharon Churchill; brothers, Daniel Maynard and Jason Churchill; sisters, Christine Wilsey and Lisa Shippey; and grandchildren, Aunika Light, Emma Light, Kristopher V. Roberts, Trinity Roberts, Johnathon Roberts and Bevin Churchill.

Matthew Charles ‘Raz’ Rasmussen
1981-2010

A celebration of life for Matthew Charles “Raz” Rasmussen will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Tri-County Fairgrounds Home Economic Buildings in Bishop. The gathering will include a potluck, and attendees are invited to bring a dish to share.
Born June 12, 1981 in Long Beach, Matt died Jan. 21, 2010 in San Diego. He was 28.
“Raz” grew up in Bishop and graduated from Bishop High School in 2000. He loved life and lived it to its fullest. Matthew enjoyed his friends and family. He loved music, animals, poker and tattoos.
Matt will be remembered for his sparkling eyes, sweet, beaming smile and gentle spirit.
He was preceded in death by many family members who will welcome him to Heaven.
He is survived by his parents, David and Barbara Rasmussen of Bishop; grandmother, Jean Rasmussen of Big Pine; sisters and brothers-in-law, Christine and Dale Caillier of Boron and Tamie and Darrin Chirrick of Big Pine; nephews, Cody and Troy Caillier and Jesse, Bailey and Kelby Chirrick; nieces, Macailey Caillier and Halle Jean Chirrick; and many other aunts, uncles and cousins from Long Beach.

Walter D. Gert
1943-2010

A memorial service will be held for Walter D. Gert at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6 at Grace Lutheran Church in Bishop.
Born May 20, 1943 in Steamboat Springs, Colo., Walter, a resident of Bishop for the past 30 years, died Jan. 10, 2010 at Renown Hospital in Reno. He was 66.
Walter was raised in the Oak Creek and Meeker, Colo. area. He attended Meeker High School then moved on to Gilman, Colo. to work in the mining industry for a year. He then moved to California where he spent several years in Redondo Beach. Walter relocated to Bishop around 1980 in order to be closer to his parents. He was employed by Fendon’s Furniture for the past 29 years.
Walt was a good guy. He was fun, generous and was loved by his family. His favorite time was Christmas, when he could share his talent for decorating.
Walter was preceded in death by his parents, Walter E. and Juanita Gert, also longtime residents of Bishop.
He is survived by his brothers and sisters-in-law, William F. and Jean Gert of Grand Junction, Colo. and Emil W. and Betty Gert of Carson City; sister, Mary Kay Craycraft of Bishop; nephews, Michael Gert of Rifle, Colo. and Wayne Gert of Grand Junction; and great-nephew and niece, Austin and Brianna Gert of Grand Junction.