Hugh Curtis, Jr

HUGH M. CURTIS, JR. LAS VEGAS, NV -- Hugh Michael Curtis, Jr., 58, of Las Vegas, Nevada died August 31, 2003, at the Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center in Las Vegas of cardiac arrest He was born May 13, 1945, at Pocatello, Idaho, to Hugh Michael Curtis, Sr. and Lola A. Kynaston Curtis. He was raised in Pocatello and attended St. Joseph's Catholic School, where he served as an altar boy. He then attended Pocatello High School and graduated in 1963. On September 15, 1962, he married Pauline Tackett and they had three children; Hugh Michael Curtis III, Sonja Lynn Curtis, and Madonna Kaye Curtis. They later divorced and he married Loretta Jenson in Pocatello on March 27, 1973. Mike and Loretta divorced and Mike married Debra Hall in Tonopah, Nevada. They had one son, Jeremy Alan Curtis. Hugh worked construction most of is life and was a member of the Laborer's International Union of North America, Local #1227. He traveled a lot due to work, but spent most of his time in the area around Pocatello and Idaho Falls. He was an active member of the Upper Valley CB Club, using the handle “Sugar Bear.” He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and competing in pool tournaments. He had one granddaughter, Kaye Lynn Curtis, of Pocatello, and two great granddaughters, Ashley and Holly. Surviving are: Wife: Debra Curtis, CA Son: Hugh Michael (Gaylyn) Curtis, III, Pocatello, ID Daughter: Sonja Lynn (Jeff) Traughber, Swan Valley, ID Daughter: MaDonna Kaye (Russell) Hall, Columbus, OH Son: Jeremy Curtis, CA Sister: Maxine Lloyd, Nampa, ID Brother: Jerry Lloyd, Post Falls, ID 1 Grandchild and 2 Great Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers; Don, Tony, Paul Allen, Larry and Jack. Graveside Services will be at 3 p.m. Friday, October 3, 2003, at Fielding Memorial Park. Arrangements are under the direction of Wood Funeral Home.