Denise Luann Strazzulla

Denise Luann Strazzulla, age 71, passed away on April 22, 2026 in her home in Moapa, Nevada. Denise was born on April 21, 1955 in Storm Lake, Iowa to Charles Lee and Beverly Ann Kranz Sanders.

Denise lived in Odebolt, IA and later at age 13 moved to Cedar Rapids, IA. She lived there until in her 30’s when she moved to California. As she got older, she moved to Moapa to be close to her sister as her health declined. Denise was a loved individual who brought light and joy to her family and her friends through her fun personality and sense of humor.

When Denise wasn’t having fun with friends, she was working as a telemarketer for a health care company. Denise loved her family and especially loved spending time with her beloved sister, Debra.

Survivors include her son, Dustin Gutierrez of Mount Vernon, IA; her grandchildren, Greyson and Lakelyn and her sister, Debra (Mike) Reisinger of Moapa, NV. She was preceded in death by one son, Chad.

Services will be private. Friends and family are invited to sign our online guest book at www.moapavalleymortuary.com