Obituary for Dolores Mearle Salas: September 10, 1933 to March 12, 2026

Yerington NV – March 22, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Dolores Salas.  Dolores passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2026 at Silver Oak Post Acute Care in Carson City.  She was 92.

Dolores was born September 10, 1933 in Yerington, Nevada the daughter of Joe and Luella (Summers) Salas.

She was a very proud Veteran of the United States Air Force, Dolores served as an LPN with honor and dedication. She embodied the spirit of a true caregiver, bringing comfort to countless patients throughout her career. Her commitment to service continued through her many years of work with the Yerington and Reno Paiute Tribe medical departments.

Dolores loved to laugh, tell jokes, and enjoy life. Above all, she cherished her animals, her nieces and nephews, and her dear friend Kia, who became like a daughter to her. She was always there for anyone in need.

She is preceded in death by her sister, Velma Errea, and her nieces Corrie, Roseanne, Diane, Antoinette, Cheresa, Roger, Diana, and Marlene. She is also preceded by her great-niece Mishawn, great-great-niece Charliegh, and great-great-nephew Crew.

Dolores’s service will be held with military honors at Northern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 14 Veterans Way Fernley, Nevada 89408.   Family and friends can sign her online guest book at www.FRFH.net

Tuesday April 7th, 2026 @ 11 am will be the service for Dolores Salas in Fernley at the Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Following the service there will be a Potluck Memorial service at the Yerington Paiute Tribal Community Center located at 30 West Loop Rd (Off Campbell Ln.)in Yerington, Nevada.

Arrangements and cremation are under the direction of Freitas Rupracht Funeral Home, @5 Hwy 208 Yerington, Nevada 89447 (775) 463-2911