Reno Pace Purdue

Known for his quick wit and dry sense of humor, Reno attended Faith Lutheran Middle and High Schools. He played football and was part of the team that led Faith to its first State Championship in 2013.

In 2014, Reno was blessed to have celebrated graduating high school with a vacation to Maui along with Jacob Deaville, Frank Neuhauser, and Eric Newman which became one of his favorite places to visit.

He continued his love for football by becoming an Assistant Coach for the Faith Lutheran Football Team.

When the 2017 football season ended, Reno began his next journey by attending the Universal Technical Institute in Avondale, AZ, to learn welding. He enjoyed the school, making new friends, and creating projects for his classes. Reno maintained enduring friendships with many people, particularly Zack Sheel. He loved to go shooting with David Logan, Dakota Jones, and Joey D’Amico. Playing roller hockey in the park with friends was a longtime fun activity.

In addition, Reno had a passion for his car and enjoyed testing its speed on the race track. Reno also enjoyed ice hockey; becoming a dedicated fan of the Knights, and returning to Las Vegas frequently to watch the games with his father and friends. Loyal, respected, and loving, Reno will forever be remembered by his family and friends. For a man so young, he was very well loved.

Grandpa Albert Purdue preceded Reno in death. Reno is survived by his maternal grandparents, Mary and Bob Stanke; paternal grandparents, Margy “Mimi” Purdue-Johnson and Carl Johnson; grandmother, Cheryl Purdue; mother, Sheri Stanke Purdue; and fiancé, Frankie Cuttaia; father, Doug and stepmother, Gina Purdue, plus his sister, Amanda D’Amico (Joey); four aunts, Teri Stanke (Thomas Hawley), Jean Youngerman (Eugene); Suzanne Rogers-Plant (Brian), Kimberly Rogers-Batson (Eugene Batson), two uncles, Don Purdue (Laurie Abdo), and Perry Rogers (Nicole); and several cousins, Nick (Jacqueline), Paige, Lillian Jean; Danielle, Hunter, Madeline, Landry, Jenny Lynn, Maren, Aiden, Graeme, Savanah, Skylar, Hannah, Grant, and Ryan.

A viewing will be held Friday, May 18, 2018 from 3:00-7:00 p.m. at Palm S. Jones Mortuary, 1600 South Jones Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89146. A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 19, 2018 from 2:00 – 2:45 p.m. at Faith Community Lutheran Church, 2700 S. Town Center Dr., Las Vegas, NV 89135.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Reno Purdue Memorial Fund at US Bank, account 153758142654.