Tina Rockswold, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and dear friend, passed away peacefully after a short illness on January 23, 2026, at the age of 83. She was born in Valley City, North Dakota on February 14, 1943 to the late Ernie and Rena Vogel. While working as a waitress in her father’s café, she met and married the love of her life, Vern Rockswold on April 20, 1963. Together, they shared 47 remarkable years of marriage while working and raising two children.

Following family to Wells, Nevada in 1964, Tina became a first responder on the volunteer ambulance crew and was a dispatcher for Wells Police Department. After settling in Reno, Nevada in 1977, Tina enjoyed a long career in payroll management at the Club Cal-Nevada.

Tina is survived by her sister, JoAnn Lubick; son and daughter in-law, Mark and Renoir; daughter and son in-law, Jo and Bill Meacham; grandchildren Mark Paredes (Ashley), Chelcey Rockswold (Matt) and Richard Ruel; great grandchildren Bo, Banks and Bishop Dahlhauser, and numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, March 6, 2026 at 2:00 pm at the Lord of Mercy Lutheran Church, 591 Los Altos Parkway (Sparks), followed by a reception at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Tina Rockswold's Life Album

Mom's ancestry and growing up with siblings in North Dakota. Includes extended family in Wells and Reno. Concludes with Mark and Jo's teen years.

The Ernie and Rena Vogel Family

A continuation Mom's ancestry and growing up with siblings in North Dakota.

Wells

A continuation both Mom and Dad's life story, and Mark and Jo's growing up with extended family in Wells, NV.

Albert and Clara Rockswold Family

Dad's ancestry and growing up with siblings in North Dakota.