Joaquin E. Taitingfong, 79, of Las Vegas, died Feb. 6, 2013. He served in the U.S. Army in the Korean and Vietnam wars, retiring as sergeant first class. Visitation 8:30-10 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 14, with services following, at Palm Mortuary, 1600 S. Jones Blvd. Interment will follow at the Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of Palm South Jones Mortuary, Las Vegas, NV.