Tarkanian, who served as a university regent, Las Vegas city councilmember, and school board trustee, was a longtime figure in Southern Nevada since 1973.

Dr. Lois Tarkanian, local educator, politician, and wife of former UNLV basketball coach Jerry Tarkanian, died, according to the Nevada System of Higher Education. Dr. Lois Tarkanian served the Las Vegas valley for several years including 14 years on the Las Vegas City Council,

Lois Tarkanian, the wife of UNLV’s most famous basketball coach who also carved out her own identity in education, politics and community service, has died. She was 90.

Lois Tarkanian, the wife of famed UNLV basketball coach Jerry Tarkanian and a local philanthropist and politician, has died.

Lois Tarkanian, a lifelong advocate for education and public service, has passed away at the age of 89. Known for her deep commitment to the Las Vegas community

Dr. Lois Tarkanian, a trailblazer in education and widow of famed Fresno State men's basketball coach Jerry Tarkanian, has died.

Lois Tarkanian, who devoted her life to promoting public education in Las Vegas and supporting the players on her husband’s college basketball teams, died peacefully Sunday. She was 90.