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Dr. James F. Ransdell, 85, passed away in the morning, after breakfast, on Friday, April 20, 2012, at Courtyard HealthCare Center in Davis. He was born in Paris, Mo., in Monroe County, the youngest of three boys. His mother, Mary Ione Ransdell, was a school teacher, and his father, Thomas Mackin Ransdell, was a farmer.
He was married to Wanda Lee Armistead on June 12, 1949, and received his doctorate of medicine in 1955. He finished his residency in pathology, as assistant chief, in the pathology department at Oakland Naval Hospital in California in 1960.
An avid flyer, he served in the Civil Air patrol for the Sacramento area. After several years as a pathologist for Sutter Community Hospitals, he felt the calling of his youth, and bought the Sackett Apricot farm along Putah Creek, outside of Winters.
Never one to do things by halves, in 1969, he partnered in a Clinical & Forensic practice in Davis. By then Dr. Fred and Wanda had five children: Trinka, Faye, Fred, Tom and Sam, who
experienced a bit of culture shock moving from air-conditioned suburbia to an isolated, woodstove-heated farmhouse at the end of a two-mile dirt road.
During the farm years, Fred and Wanda nurtured and raised kids, apricots, navel oranges, horses, dogs, cats and hippies. Although a practicing pathologist for 40 years, he had a longtime
interest in nutrition, acupuncture and alternative medicine in general. Well known for his erudition on these subjects, he enjoyed talking with friends and colleagues with similar interests, an avocation he pursued in retirement.
He was also active in the local music community, participating in the Circle Of Singers, and serving as music director of the Pioneer Presbyterian Church. He was a founding member of the Winters Healthcare Foundation, and an active board member. Until his illness, he served as president of the Winters Senior Citizens organization.
He is survived by his wife, Marie Epling; daughters Trinka and Faye; sons Fred, Tom and Sam; nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Wanda Lee Ransdell; elder brothers, Tom and Sam Ransdell; father, Thomas Macklin Ransdell, and mother, Mary Ione Ransdell.
A celebration of his life is planned for 1 p.m. Saturday, May 19, 2012, at the Pioneer Presbyterian Church on 205 Russell St. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his honor to Yolo Hospice, PO Box 1014, 95617.

Miles Nicholson, born August 5, 1917, in Oakland, passed away on April 20, 2012, at the age of 94. He was surrounded by family, some in his room and others in loving spirit.
“Our comfort is knowing he is at peace and with our dear loving mother, Audrey Miller Nicholson,” said a family member.
He graduated from Vacaville High School in 1937. He and his wife Audrey were married in Vacaville in 1940 and had 64 memorable years together before her passing in 2004.
He was an active member of the Vacaville Chapter of the Masonic Lodge and, for many years, held the record for being youngest Past Master. He moved his family to Davis in 1944 where he established himself in the business community and as a community leader.
He served on the Davis City Council and had two terms as mayor of Davis in the 1950s and ’60s. In 1968, he retired from his business and moved to the country. He fulfilled his dream of building a ranch and raising his prized registered Polled Hereford cattle. With the exception of recent months, he spent the rest of his life at his home in the setting he loved most in the hills above Winters. He and his wife traveled, entertained, enjoyed many wonderful friendships and a very close family.
He is survived by his children, Kay Nicholson Montgomery, Tom Nicholson and wife Debra, Susan Nicholson Jones and husband Tom, and Jon Nicholson and wife Cara; grandchildren Kim Montgomery Hyer, Mitch Montgomery, Jennifer Nicholson Perry, Wade Nicholson, Sally Nicholson Rummel, Henry Nicholson, Lila Jones, Amanda Jones Hazen, and Jake, Emma and Will Nicholson; eight great-grandchildren; nephew Bill Miller and wife Judi, and niece Kristy Verwoest and husband John.
He was preceded in death by his parents Albert and Jesse Nicholson, who moved their family to Vacaville in the early 1920s.
Burial services will be private.

After a three-year battle with cancer, Evelyn “Eleanor” Hansen passed away at home on March 16, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born Nov. 6, 1928, in Gates Canyon. She was the fifth child of the late Pedro and Ascención Castro, both immigrants from Spain. Raised on fruit ranches in Pleasants Valley, she attended local schools, graduating from Vacaville High School in 1947. She completed Heald Business College in San Francisco and returned to Vacaville to marry her high school sweetheart, Victor Hansen.
She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend to many, family members said. Her home was a welcome haven for family, friends and neighbors. She touched many lives and will be sorely missed.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Victor Hansen; parents; and brothers and sisters, Frank, Manuel, Peter, Mary Gonzales, Louise Coomber and Barbara Ramos.
She is survived by her daughters, Kathleen Villalpando and Patricia Connelly; daughters and sons-in-law, Valerie and Dan Williams, Kelly and Dale Fletcher; grandchildren, Brenda Gaddy, Jason Connelly, Jessica and Megan Williams, Amanda and Matthew Fletcher; great-grandchildren, Tiara, Cainan and Justice Gaddy, Merissa, Emily, Jayci, Isabella, Samantha and Jason Daniel Connelly; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Ruby Castro and Chuck and Marian Otto; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
A celebration of her life is planned at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 31, at McCune Garden Chapel, 212 Main St., Vacaville. Bishop Jed Lowe, of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 1st Ward, will preside.
A reception will follow the service.
Memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society or the Solano County 4-H Youth Development Program, 501 Texas St., Fairfield, CA 94533.

Bobby Lee Falkenberg passed away at Summerford Care
Facility in Roseville on March 16, 2012 after a six-year battle with Dementia DLB. Born in Caldwell, Kan., on Oct. 8, 1931, he was 80 years old.
He was the loving husband of Patti Falkenberg and the
father of Rick, David and John Falkenberg, Kim Colgrove and Danielle Cody. He is survived by siblings, Kenneth Falkenberg, Wanda Waterson and Barbara Allen. He was preceded in death by his parents Bert and Rita Falkenberg, and sisters Betty Souza, Sue Rice and Lilly Huber. He had 14 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
He worked as a service engineer for International Paper Company for 40 years and was the owner of the Running F Ranch in Winters for 25 years. He was a resident of Roseville, for the past 12 years. Those who knew him will remember him as a man of faith, love and integrity who enjoyed life, family and friends.
Internment services will be held at 9:30 a.m. March 26 at the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery 5810 Midway Road in Dixon. A celebration of his life will be held at noon at Pleasant Grove Community Church, 1730 Pleasant Grove Blvd., Roseville.

Rodney “Rod” W. Baker of Dixon died March 10, 2012, at Kaiser Permanente-Vacaville after a brief illness. He was 76.
He was born Jan. 2, 1936, in Langlois, Ore.
Baker worked for 25 years as a pharmacist at Days Pharmacy in Winters and for 20 years at B&L Printing in Dixon.
He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite, American Numismatic Society, various coin clubs and Mensa.
He was preceded in death by his wives, Sandra M. Baker and Martha Baker, and his parents, Melvin and Edna Baker.
He is survived by his daughter Juliann Andrews; his son and daughter-in-law DeWayne and Beth Baker; his sisters, Wanda Donati and Carrie Jacobus; and eight grandchildren, Caitlin, Hillary, Zachary, Jillian and Abigail Andrews and Joshua, Kayla and Cassandra Baker.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 16, at McCune Garden Chapel, 212 Main St., Vacaville.
A funeral service is planned at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 17, at the Masonic Temple, 1655 DaVinci Court, Davis. Funeral Master Richard Stall and Chaplain Bernard Sanders will officiate.
Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Monday, March 19, at Winters Cemetery in Winters.
Donations may be made in Baker’s honor to Masonic Homes of California and mailed to Grand Lodge of California Office of Philanthropy, 1111 California St., San Francisco, CA 94108.

Sandy Wold-Grijalva passed away at Alta Bates Hospital in Oakland on Feb. 10, 2012. Born in Whittier on Nov. 9, 1948, she was 63.
She was the loving wife of Joe; daughter of Betty Cook; sister of Darlene Cole; mother of daughters, Christy, Erica and Alicia; and grandmother of Maya, Gage, Shade, Olivia, Ari and Aura. She loved spending time with her six grandchildren and family.
She will be remembered for working for 30 years as a hairstylist in Vacaville, her big heart and being a true friend to many. Sandy was an inspiration to those who knew her and had unbelievable courage during her fight against ovarian cancer. Those fortunate to be her friend say they will keep her close to their hearts forever.
A celebration of Sandy’s life will be held on Saturday, March 10, at 2 p.m. in Winters at the home of Jeanette DeVries. For more information, call (916) 997-7669.

God in his eternal kindness has taken another angel to heaven. Josefina Muro Arellano, 82, of Winters passed away on Feb. 21, 2012.
Josefina, whom friends and family affectionately called Pina, was born in Florencia,
Zacatecas, Mexico, on April 5, 1929, to Antonio and Teresa Muro. On Feb. 28, 1948, she married Agustin Arellano Miramontes. Of that perfect and beloved union, 12 children were born:
Everardo, José Guadalupe, Isaías, Bernardino, Mario, Abraham, Teresa, Cenobio, Josefina,
Ismael, Agustín Jaime, and José Manuel. Of those 12 children, 36 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren were born.
Josefina was a devout Catholic her whole life. She loved flowers and the color purple. Her cheerful and friendly disposition made anyone who met her love her instantly. She was a strong woman who smiled at life.
A wake was held on Tuesday, Feb. 28, from 5 to 7 p.m., immediately followed by a rosary at St. Anthony Catholic Church. The funeral Mass was on Wednesday, Feb. 29, at 11 a.m., followed by a graveside service at the Winters Cemetery.
May you rest in peace, Mamá Pina.

JOSEFINA MURO ARELLANO
Dios en su eterna bondad se ha llevado a un ángel más. Josefina Muro Arellano, 82, de Winters, falleció el 21 de febrero del 2012.
Josefina, a quien sus amistades y familiares cariñosamente le decían Pina, nació en Florencia, Zacatecas, México, el 5 de abril del 1929, a Antonio y Teresa Muro. El 28 de febrero del 1948, unió su vida con Agustín Arellano Miramontes. De esa linda y querida unión nacieron doce hijos: Everardo, José Guadalupe, Isaías, Bernardino, Mario, Abraham, Teresa, Cenobio, Josefina, Ismael, Agustín Jaime, y José Manuel. De esos doce hijos nacieron 36 nietos y 19 bisnietos.
Doña Pina fue una devota católica toda su vida. Amaba las flores y el color morado. Su personalidad risueña y amable hacia que todos cuyo la conocieran la vieran con simpatía y cariño. Fue una mujer fuerte y llena de alegría que le sonría a la vida.
La velación será el martes 28 de febrero de las 5 a las 7 de la tarde, seguido inmediatamente por un rosario, en la Iglesia Católica San Antonio. La misa de cuerpo presente será el miércoles 29 de febrero a las 11 de la mañana seguido por el entierro en el Winters Cemetary.
Descanse en paz, Mamá Pina.

Retired Fire Chief Vernon Charles Bruhn passed away on Feb. 23, 2012. He was born Feb. 17, 1925 in Winters, where he lived all his life. He began his career in the fire service as a cadet in high school and was a volunteer firefighter at the Winters Fire Department from 1945-63. In 1963, he accepted a paid position with the fire dept and within five years, was promoted to fire chief. He retired in 1987.
When he proposed to Vera, he told her that he would never move out of Winters, something she needed to know before she answered his proposal. Vernon loved his community and served it in many capacities. He was selected as the Winters Citizen of the Year in 1974.
He belonged to several organizations, having served as an officer in many of them for years. He was a WWII Coast Guard Veteran who served in the Pacific and Bering Sea. He was an active member in many community and fire organizations. He also served on the Sacramento/Yolo Mosquito District Board for 12 years. He enjoyed camping with friends and family, growing plants and working in his garden. He especially loved working with his woodcrafts in his shop and traveled all over California and Nevada attending craft shows with Vera and his good friends Terry and Barbara Karlen.
Vernon was preceded in death by his wife of 63 yrs, Vera Yarberry Bruhn; parents, Vernon E. and Mary Stuart Bruhn; son, Robert C. Bruhn; grandchildren David and Emily; brother, Milton S. Bruhn; sister-in-law, Joyce Bruhn; brother and sister-in-law, Leon and Antionette Yarberry; and step-brother, Donald Marlow.
He is survived by his children, Elizabeth Bruhn Ehnat (Thomas), Vernon E. Bruhn II (Katherine), Jeffrey L. Bruhn (Linda); Daughter-in-law, Kathy Wilton; Brother and Sister-in-law, Edgar and Virginia Yarberry; Sister-in-law Helen Marlow, grandchildren, Stephen Ehnat (Kristin), Denise Ehnat, Jennifer Ehnat Myers (Brandon), Amanda Ehnat, Michael Bruhn (Bernadette), Sylvia Bruhn, Sondra Bruhn Smith (Joshua), Tristine Bruhn Wheeler (Richard), Vernon Charles Bruhn II (Tiffani), Tyquin Johnson (Sheryl), Mystique Johnson Chandler, Jeffery Bruhn (Tera) and Siobhan Bruhn, 20 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild, cousins, LeRoy Harrington and Loretta (Harrington) Latona,
Friends are invited to a visitation Thursday, March 1, from 2–8 p.m. at Wiscombe Funeral Home, 34 Main Street in Winters, and to share in a celebration of Vernon’s, life on Friday, March 2, at 11 a.m. at the Winters Fire Department, 700 Main Street in Winters, (located on the corner of Highway 128 and Main Street), then to the graveside committal at Winters Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Winters Fire Department, Yolo County Hospice or the Winters Community Center.
Those who wish to sign a guestbook online may do so at www.wiscombefuneral.com.

Elizabeth “Betty” Rae Cavaglieri died Feb. 24, 2012. She was 88. At her request, a memorial service with her immediate family is planned at the Davis Cemetery.
She was born in Woodland on Oct. 13, 1923, raised in Winters, and was the second child of Eva (Chadwick) and Howard Francis Duncan. Her siblings were older brother, William, and sisters Myra and Lillian.
She graduated from Winters High School in 1943. Immediately after graduation, Betty and her sister, Myra, began work at Mare Island during World War II. In 1945, Betty married Marcus A. Gunter. They had one child, a daughter, Jennifer. They divorced in 1948.
In 1965, Betty married John Cavaglieri, who coached football at Winters High School. John and Betty made their home in Davis, where they have resided ever since. She retired from the Pacific Gas and Electric Company in 1982 after a long career. Betty’s interests included attending John’s football games, family gatherings, gardening, travel with friends, genealogy and reading. She served on the grand jury. She devoted much of her time and energy as a caregiver to family members. Her most treasured moments were at family gatherings, surrounded by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Betty’s genealogy research goes back many generations in Yolo County. Her father, Howard, a horse trainer, was the son of Edwin Ellsworth Duncan, a farmer who migrated from Illinois with his family to Woodland in 1904.
Her mother, Eva (Chadwick) Duncan was the granddaughter of John Schantz, a gold miner who travelled around the Horn in 1849 from Buffalo, N.Y., to the gold fields near Placerville. He ended up farming in Winters (then called Winters Station) by the 1860s.
Eva’s father and grandparents, the Chadwicks were also farming in Winters by 1880, arriving in San Francisco from the Midwest in 1876. She traced and documented the Chadwicks back to 1775, in Kentucky. In 1840, they were farming in Indiana, and then farmed in Missouri during the 1860s. The Chadwicks left their farm in Iowa in the 1870s ending up in Winters where they farmed next door to the Schantz family northwest of Winters.
Betty is survived by her husband John Cavaglieri; daughter Jennifer (Gunter) Nease and son-in-law, Mike W. Nease; grandson, Michael Christopher Nease, his wife Kelly and great-grandchildren, Kenzy and Luke; grandson, Todd Mathew Nease; granddaughter, Alyson Elizabeth Greatorex, husband Jeff Greatorex, great-grandsons Justin and Jeremy; and her sister Lillian Potter of Folsom.
Betty was preceded in death by her brother, William E. Duncan of Davis, and sister, Myra Jean (Duncan) Reddick of Dixon.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the American Cancer Society, and the Heart Association.

Delberta Pinkston died on Feb. 19, 2012, in Davis. Born Feb. 23, 1931, in Lone Rock, Ark., she came to Winters 50 years ago with her husband, Thurman.
Happily married for 46 years, she was a homemaker who adored her family. She loved playing bingo, gardening, going to Cache Creek Casino and especially enjoyed camping, fishing and deer hunting.
She was preceded in death by her husband Thurman, daughter Sue McCracken, brother Jerry White and brother-in-law Junius Hamby.
She is survived by her daughters, Debbie Godden and Sheila Holman; sister, Mozella Hamby; grandchildren, Steve, Tawnya, Leslie, Courtney and Brian and her great-grandchildren, Robert, Stewart, Hunter, Cole, MacKenzie, Rion and Desirae.
Friends are invited to visit on Sunday, Feb. 26, from 2 to 5 p.m. at Wiscombe Funeral Chapel, 34 Main St., and attend the graveside service on Monday, Feb. 27, at 11 a.m. at Winters Cemetery. Donations to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, Okla., 73123-1718, would be greatly appreciated.

Paul Junior Yandell died Jan. 28, 2012 in Long Beach.
He was born Sept. 1, 1927, in Sugar Grove, Arkansas. He moved from Sugar Grove while a young boy and grew up in the Chicago area. While in high school, he became an Eagle Scout. In 1944, he entered the Navy and served his first tour of duty. He was called again to serve in 1948 and was on a battle ship off the coast of Korea.
While stationed in San Francisco in January 1952, he met Priscilla Carrion just before his discharge. By Sept. 28, 1952, Paul and Priscilla where married in Winters at the Christian Church on Main Street. They ventured off to Long Beach, where they made a life, with Paul working for Richfield Oil Co.
While at Richfield, the company became ARCO and Paul was a large part of transforming gas stations to AM/PM markets. He retired from ARCO but was called back to open the AM/PM markets in Las Vegas.
He was a true family man, coming to Winters with Priscilla and two daughters, Denice and Valleree, for more than 50 years. The girls were here every summer visiting their grandparents Willie and Isabel Carrion.
It wasn’t all fun and games because Grandma Carrion would make them cut apricots to earn extra summer money.
When the girls married, they too would bring their children. Even today, Denice Yandell Krill and her husband Steve, and Valleree Yandell Whitaker and her husband Carl come to town and always have dinner at the Buckhorn after a stop at the cemetery.
Paul is missed by all his loved ones, his wife of 59 years; his daughters and their spouses, Denice, Steve, Valleree and Carl; grandchildren Jennifer Krill Valley and Ryan, Scott Lamb and Brandi Whitaker, and also Mike and Betty Ann Ireland, and Bob and Linda Carrion.
Interment was officiated by the Rev. Dr. Rene Moreno at the Riverside National Cemetery in Riverside.

The Rev. John Lloyd Reimers, 99, died on Jan. 23, 2012, in Medford, Ore. He was born in Oakland, on Dec. 19, 1912, to Jesse H. and Hulda M. Reimers.
He grew up in Oakland and graduated from high school at the age of 16. He was hired by the Shell Oil Company in San Francisco and then transferred to Fresno. Nine years later, he began his studies at UCLA, graduated after four years and then went on to complete studies at the San Francisco Theological Seminary. Reimers led Presbyterian church congregations in Vallejo, Gridley and Winters, retiring in 1978. He married Mary Margaret Crozier on Sept. 24, 1949, in Vallejo and enjoyed 50-plus years of marriage. In 1990, the Reimers moved to Medford, Ore., to reside at the Rogue Valley Manor.
In his autobiography, he wrote, “God had a plan for me. He used me to instruct and encourage and love people. For Him, I (to count the countable events) conducted 258 weddings, 568 funeral services, presided at meetings of all kinds, worked with young people and adults and preached to everybody who would listen.”
Besides being a devoted and proud dad, grandfather and great-grandfather, Reimers’ greatest loves were fishing and the great outdoors, as well as his writing. There was never a trip or vacation that wasn’t written up and shared with others. Every Christmas card or birthday card involved his creative poetry and he even delighted in exploring the world of writing fiction after 90.
In addition, he thoroughly enjoyed backpacking trips, camping, traveling and exploring new territory. He traveled with his wife to Mexico as well as Japan. His other extensive hobbies included his love of reading, doing stained glass work, stamp and coin collecting, woodworking and other handiwork. He was constantly busy on multiple projects, which constantly amazed all who came in contact with him. He certainly led an incredible, inspiring and active life, family members said.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary; parents, Jesse and Hulda Reimers; siblings, Alma, Juanita, Jess, Robert, Vera and Joy; niece, Carol, and nephew, Steve.
He is survived by his daughters, Anne Marie Marquez of Sacramento and Susan Lee Reimers of Winters; sister-in-law, Zelda Reimers of Reno, Nev.; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A celebration of his life took place at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19, in the Sunrise Room at the Rogue Valley Manor in Medford, Ore. In Winters, a celebration of his life is planned at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, at the Pioneer Presbyterian Church on Russell Street.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his honor to the Phoenix Presbyterian Church in Phoenix, Ore., or the Presbyterian Church Foreign Missions.

Charlie Edward Hill died Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012. Born in Lodi on April 19, 1943, Ed was the eldest son of Willie and Reba Hill.
He was preceded in death by his father, mother and brother Freddie Hill and grandson Levi Robinson.
Ed is survived by his wife of 47 years, Carolyn Hill; his daughter Cara and son-in-law Ken Elliott and their children Josie, Kurtis and Gus of Winters; his daughter Chrissy and son-in-law Lowell Robinson and their children Lauren, Logan, Lloyd and Layton of Arizona; his daughter Robyn and son-in-law Mike Braun and their children Alexis and Morgan of Winters; and his daughter Katie Hill of Winters.
Ed worked as a butcher for 24 years at Armour in Dixon, and 18 years as a meat cutter at Excel in Marysville. He was most recently employed at Button and Turkovich in Winters. He was an
active member of First Baptist Church and enjoyed being the organist for 30-plus years. He was a devoted, loving husband and father who had a great joy for life. He was loved by all who knew him and will be dearly missed.

Ernest Floyd Hattabaugh died on Feb. 12, 2012, at home in Vacaville. Born Oct. 22, 1927, in Heaverner, Okla., he was 84. A former Winters resident for 14 years, he lived in Vacaville for the past 48 years.
Visitation is planned for Thursday, Feb. 16, at 1 p.m. at the Nadeau Family Funeral Home. A graveside Service is planned to follow at 2 p.m. at the Vacaville-Elmira Cemetery. Services will be officiated by Pastor Milton Steck of Trinity Baptist Church in Vacaville. A gathering will follow the service in the Family Ministry Center at Trinity Baptist Church.
An online guest book is available at www.nadeaufuneralhome.com.

Juanita (Campos) Martinez, 85, of Winters, passed away on Jan. 30, 2012, with her loving family by her bedside. She was born on Jan. 14, 1927, to Arturo and Joaquina Campos.
A lifelong resident of Winters, she grew up on her parents’ ranch in the hills off Olive School Lane, west of Winters. She attended Olive School, Winters High School and Sacramento City College where she studied business. After marrying her husband, Joe R. Martinez, on July 8, 1946, they moved into town where they raised their four children.
She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Her family was the love of her life and she always thought of others first. She was known as Mama Juana to her grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends. Besides being with her grandchildren, her favorite pastimes were cooking, baking, knitting, reading and traveling with family.
Martinez was a devoted member of Saint Anthony’s Altar Society for many years. She was also an avid member of the Spanish Club Iberico de Espana for over two decades serving as president, secretary and treasurer several times. She was employed as the first office manager for Mariani Nut Company when it began business in 1972. She retired after 20 years of service.
She was preceded in death by her husband Joe R. Martinez; parents Arturo and Joaquina Campos; brothers Jose, Eleutrio and Clarence Campos; and her sister Jeanette C. Hayes.
She is survived by her children Laura and Robert Paschoal, Cynthia and Carl Stillwell, Ruben and Jeanie Martinez, all of Winters, and John and Christine Martinez of Live Oak; sister Pearl and brother-in-law Mac McCullough of Hemet, sister Irene Ramos of Woodland, 12 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and
numerous nieces and nephews. She was a special woman and will be dearly missed by all, family members said.
Visitation took place on Monday, Feb. 6, at St. Anthony Catholic Church, and the Rosary that evening. A funeral Mass took place on Tuesday, Jan. 7, at St. Anthony Catholic Church. Burial followed at the Winters Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her honor to a charity of the donor’s choice.

John L. Reimers of Medford, Ore., passed away on Jan. 23, 2012. Born on Dec. 19, 1912, he was 99.
A celebration of his life is planned at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, at the Rogue Valley Manor in Medford, Ore. In Winters, a celebration of his life will take place at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, at Pioneer Presbyterian Church.
A full obituary will be printed in a future edition of the Winters

John “Jack” Lewis Atherton passed away Jan. 29, 2012, after a brief illness and with family at his side. Born in Burma in 1923, he lived in England and Borneo before bringing his wife and children to Winters in 1959. He served the community for decades as a teacher, principal and, in the 1970s, as mayor.
He was June’s devoted husband of 66 years; Daddy to Hilary, Beverley, Richard and Rosalynd; Granddad to Natasha, John, Jamie (Richard), Lauren and Bridgette; Jack to Dale, Stephanie and Sean; and a true gentleman to all. He will be dearly missed.
At Jack’s request, no services will be held. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice.

Kenneth Donaldson Jr. passed away at home on Jan. 24, 2012, after a long battle with cancer. He was 73. Born on Sept. 21, 1938, in Fairfield, he lived in Winters his entire life.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Bessie Donaldson; his brother, Paul Donaldson; his daughter, Kim Nevarez; and his grandson, Rudy Nevarez.
He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Betty Donaldson; his children, Sherry and Ken Haleen, Todd and Sandy Donaldson, Gina and Lorin Warren, Dave Lucero, Frank and Rosie Lucero, John Lucero and Eric and Laura Lucero; his sister, Donna and Ted Wieker; and his brother, Don and Susie Donaldson. He had 21 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Donaldson loved to go camping with his family, riding motorcycles in the mountains with his brothers and boys, then dune buggy rides, which were his grandchildren’s favorite things to do. He loved being at the ocean, flying kites, playing horseshoes and sitting around the campfire. He was always the last one in at night. He also worked with wood, making furniture, refinishing things and making decorations for the yard. He was an avid 49er fan and never missed a game.
Gravesite services were held at the Winters Cemetery at 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 30.

Henry Dale Swink passed away peacefully at his home in Winters on Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012. Swink was born Nov. 8, 1944, in Rector, Ark., to Mae and Delbert Swink. He was 6 years old when he moved with his family to California where he was raised in Winters.
He served in the U.S. Army as a medical corpsman with Co. C 28th Infantry from 1967-69. Swink was honorably discharged after receiving injuries while assisting wounded soldiers. Swink continued to assist hurt soldiers even after being seriously injured himself. He was awarded the Purple Heart, The Bronze Star, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Combat Medal and The Combat Medical Badge.
Swink enjoyed being with family and friends. He loved to stroll along the creek with his dogs, browse antique stores and listen to people talk about the history of Winters. He was an avid reader, a vinyl record collector and enjoyed listening to music. His favorite time of year was when it rained.
Swink is survived by his sisters, Alma Jones and Bonita (Glen) Gay; brothers, Dewayne (Carla) Swink, Lynn (Josie) Swink and Mark Swink; sister-in-law, Barbara Swink; numerous cousins, nieces and nephews; as well as dear friends, Tom and Joan Keck.
Swink was preceded in death by his parents, Mae and Delbert Swink, and brothers, Laverll and Randall Swink.
Swink’s brothers and sisters invite family and friends to a celebration of life in his honor at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, at Fourth and
Edwards streets, Winters.
The family asks that gifts in his memory be given to Yolo Hospice, P.O. Box 1014, Davis, CA 95617, or online at www.yolohospice.org.

Vera Smith Arthur, known for her sweet smile and gentle disposition, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Jan. 8, 2012. Her loving family was at her bedside in Vacaville, when she was
released from her struggle after a brief illness. She was 74.
Her career centered in public safety services. After graduating from Woodland High School in 1955, she worked at the Yolo County Health Department. She then became a dispatcher for the California Highway Patrol in Vallejo, where she met and married her husband, Billy Wayne Arthur.
They settled in Alta Loma and Vera began a long career in administrative services with Foothill Fire District in 1975. The district
became Rancho Cucamonga Fire Department and Vera began a new career as a fire inspector and investigator. She retired in 1991.
She was a member of the San Bernardino County Fire-Arson Investigators Association, California Conference of Arson Investigators, California State Firefighters Association, International Association of Firefighters and Soroptimist International. She served as an officer in some of these organizations.
Following the death of her husband, Bill, a lieutenant with the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Office, she moved back to Woodland and subsequently built a home of her own design in Winters.
Retirement allowed her to indulge her love of traveling as often as possible, taking many cruises and road trips with her sisters. She generously gave of her spare time making quilts, and was always willing to donate them for a charitable cause, such as Project Linus, muscular dystrophy and breast cancer research fundraisers. She donated quilts to the Winters Healthcare Foundation and to chemotherapy patients at the Woodland Clinic. She also custom-designed and made quilts for some of her fellow fire department retirees. They are treasured mementos of her friendship.
She is survived by daughters Sharon Greene of Utah and Terry Adams of San Diego; sisters, Melora Speer of Woodland and Edna Westerbeck of Fresno; brother John Smith of Garden Grove; two grandsons, three granddaughters and five great-grandchildren. Her husband and parents, Edward and Melba Smith, preceded her in death.
She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Vacaville. Her church community and family will carry treasured memories in their hearts always and receive comfort and peace knowing she rests in the arms of her Heavenly Father.

Vicente “Don Chente” Fernandez passed away peacefully at his home in Winters from natural causes on Jan. 10, 2012. He was 91.
Born on April 17, 1920, in Guanajuato, Mexico, he immigrated to Winters in 1955 and worked as a farm laborer until his retirement in 1991. He was a big fan of baseball and loved to watch his favorite team, the St. Louis Cardinals. In his spare time, he also liked to watch wrestling, play the harmonica, tend to his peach trees and play the lottery. He was a great family man; every Sunday he would get his family together to cook his famous carnitas, pollo dorado and
papas fritas.
He is survived by his wife of 73 years, Paula; son Rodrigo (Ofelia) and daughter Isabel (Teofilo) Gonzalez both of Mexico; sons Alejandro (Olivia), Ponciano (Rosalba) and Juan (Leonila) Fernandez; daughters, Amelia (Jules) Damey and Luisa Fernandez; 19 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and one great-great- grandchild.
He is preceded in death by his two sons Lorenzo and Apolinar Fernandez.
He was laid to rest at the Winters Cemetery.

Joan G. Carroll, 88, died in Portola on Jan. 8, 2012. She was born Oct. 14, 1923, in Portsmouth England. She was a longtime resident of Winters, until moving to Portola in 2000.
She is survived by husband, Otis Carroll, of 68 years; son, Paul Carroll; daughter, Verta Murray; seven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her son, Pete Carroll.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Jan 12, at 11 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Winters. Interment will follow at Winters Cemetery.

Pete Jimenez, passed away peacefully at home in Winters from natural causes on Dec. 3, 2011. He was 85 years old.
A native of Los Angeles, he was drafted into the U.S. Army at the age of 18 and served 26 years in WWII, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. His military career took him down many paths. He served in the occupation forces in Japan at the end of WWII, in the Korean War he served in the infantry, including the artillery units, and in the Vietnam War he specialized in communication installations. He was especially proud of being a member of the security detail to protect General Westmoreland, during a portion of the Vietnam War.
In 1965 Pete was transferred to the Communications Installation, now known as DQ University, just outside of Winters. After two tours of duty in Vietnam, Pete retired from the military in 1969.
While stationed in Japan in 1954, he met his wife, Kyoko, and they were married in March 1955. Pete was a true family man and enjoyed his retirement years raising his family. His greatest joy was summer barbeques and holiday get-togethers surrounded by his wife, kids, grandkids and great granddaughter. His other passion was working in his meticulously landscaped yard with his canine companion, Yuki. He had a great sense of humor, which is what most people loved about him. He had his favorite jokes that continued to make people laugh, no matter how many times they were told.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Kyoko; sons Ernie, Albert, David (Babette), his daughter Linda Barbosa (Jimmy); grandchildren James Barbosa (Olivia), Max Barbosa, Philip Jimenez, Haley Jimenez, Mike Jimenez and Cindy Jimenez; great-grand-daughter Ciena Barbosa.
He was laid to rest at the Sacramento Valley Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery in Dixon.

James David Wheeler, or Jim as most knew him, died in Seattle on Dec. 18, 2011. Diagnosed with esophageal cancer earlier in the summer, he was 63.
Jim was born on April 13, 1948, in Commerce, Texas, and moved with his family to Vacaville in 1956, where he started third grade at Elm School. He graduated from Vacaville High School in 1966 and kept in lifelong contact with many friends from those years. He was drafted into the Army in 1967, serving in Vietnam during 1967-1968, where he was wounded and subsequently awarded a purple heart.
After working for several years in construction in northern California, Jim moved to Seattle in 1994 and established Wheeler Marine, a contracting firm specializing in marine carpentry. A natural workaholic, he worked on ships along the West Coast, and routinely spent several weeks each summer in Prudhoe Bay, Alaska, repairing tugboats there. He enjoyed hard, physical labor, and until his final illness, he was stronger than most men of much younger age.
From childhood, Jim was a voracious reader and a consummate outdoorsman, both in work and leisure. He was interested in everything and read extensively, leaving behind a large library of books on history, nature, science, and other wide ranging subjects. Jim began hunting, fishing, camping and hiking while a boy in Vacaville and spent his high school summers working on a ranch in Wyoming that belonged to family friends. As an adult he added diving to his outdoor pursuits, joining friends in hunting for abalone, which he shared with friends and family. Jim leaves behind many friends, who will miss his humor, intelligence, and camaraderie.
Jim is survived by his mother, Mrs. Jeanne Young Wheeler of Vacaville, his sister and her husband, Melinda and John Cooke of Arlington, Virginia, and many nephews, nieces and cousins. He was predeceased by his father, William Franklin Wheeler of Commerce, Texas, and his brother, William Paul Wheeler of Vacaville.
Services in Jim’s memory will be held Thursday, Dec. 29, at 2 p.m. at the Epiphany Episcopal Church, 300 West Street, Vacaville. They will be followed by a reception in the parish hall. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be directed to the Audubon Society or the Salvation Army, both organizations that Jim supported during his own life.

William Charles Harker died suddenly on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011, at Sutter Hospital in Davis. He was 61.
He had a passion for the outdoors, Bill loved camping and fishing. He was a skilled carpenter, and worked for 30 years in residential construction and remodeling.
He is survived by
his daughter Melissa Harker and grandchildren Devon, Isaiah and Malachi, all of Florida; sister Sandra Meyers of Indianapolis, Ind.; brothers David and his wife Janet Harker of Dixon, Richard and his wife Joyce Harker of Columbus, Ind., Mike Harker of Columbus, and Steven and his wife Debbie Harker of Indianapolis; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A committal service was held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13, at Sacramento Valley National Cemetery in Dixon. Condolences can be left for the family at www.bryanbraker.com.

Joseph Grant Gray died suddenly on December 1, 2011, in Sacramento after returning from a vacation in Hawaii. Born in Woodland, CA on April 30th, 1964 to Grantland William and Mary Louise Gray, Joseph was raised in Winters and graduated from Winters High School in 1982. He studied Agricultural Science and Management at the University of California, Davis where he graduated in 1988. He remained in Yolo County for several years selling real estate and working for the Yolo County Agricultural Commissioner’s Office. He then moved to Fresno where he worked for the Fresno County Agricultural Commissioner’s Office. In 1996, he accepted a position at the Sonoma County Agricultural Commissioner’s Office and he moved to Cotati, CA. In 2002, he was promoted to Deputy Agricultural Commissioner. He is survived by his mother, Mary Louise Gray of Winters, brother John Gray, sister-in-law Linda Gray, nephews Matthew and Michael Gray and niece Melissa Gray of Rohnert Park. Graveside services will be held at 1pm on Friday December 9, 2011, at the Winters Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Joseph Grant Gray Scholarship, checks payable to: AGR Phi Endowment Fund, c/o Andy Kennedy, 1500 Pembroke Way, Dixon, CA 95620

Donald “Ross” Morrison died unexpectedly on Dec. 2, 2011, due to a heart attack in Davis. Ross was 61. He was born in Ketchikan, Alaska, on July 9, 1950.
Morrison grew up in a military family and traveled the world with the family as a child. In 1961, his family moved to Winters while his father worked for the Davis Army Installation, now known as D.Q.U. In 1964, when Morrison was 14, his father retired from the Army and the family moved to Hayward, where Ross spent the next 25 years. In 1989, he moved his family back to Winters. He considered Hayward and Winters to be his hometowns.
Morrison never met a stranger and never forgot a face. Known for his humor and wit, he loved to make people laugh. He loved spending time with the children in the family, from his nephews and niece to his grandchildren as he got older.
He is survived by his daughters, Casey Morrison, Vanessa Sale, Roseanna Morrison and Melisa Morrison; siblings, Linda Sullivan (William), Jayne Hall (William), Colleen Morrison and Jack Morrison; grandchildren, Brendan Morrison, Lindsay Morrison and Nicole Ramos; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
He is proceeded in death by his parents, Donald and Florence Morrison, and his brothers, Jeffery Morrison, Charles Morrison and Steven Morrison.
Services are planned at 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10 at New Life Family Church, 315 Edwards St., Winters.

Christopher Paul Fanoe Horsley, husband of Suzanne Horsley, father of Joshua Horsley, died at home on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2011 after a long illness. He was born in Berkeley on May 3, 1947 and moved to Winters in the 1970s to farm with his father, Allen Horsley.
Chris was a passionate man who was brimming with love and energy. Much of his energy was harnessed and directed towards continual learning and involvement in the things he loved most. His love of learning was most often demonstrated through his hands; whether that meant tractor driving on the farm, wrenching on an old car, gripping the wheel of a speeding race car, or thumbing through a classic novel. Total engagement was central to his life; he was a doer and a talker, not an observer.
Discussions of life, philosophy, politics, economics and the surrounding world gave him great joy. Chris was the kind of person that you found yourself deep in conversation with at a party or during an accidental meeting on the street. One would suddenly find that time had sped by quickly, while the two of you were lost in a conversation, exploring the meaning of life or solutions to the worlds' problems.
Chris had a scrupulous code of behavior regarding how he lived his life. He believed that honor, ethics, morality, honesty, and reputation were the most important measures of one's life. He often assessed someone on the basis of whether or not he would want that person charging onto the battlefield next to him. Would that person stand tall by his side and fight for what was right? This was a constant metaphor he used to evaluate those he encountered during his fights for farmers' water rights, battles for individuals against governmental regulation and his competitions on the racetrack. If one wants to honor Chris and his memory, act with honor in one's own life.
Chris’ achievements include:
He was a preeminent husband and father. He managed to grow apricots without going bankrupt. The apricots were of such high caliber that famed restaurant, "The French Laundry," used his apricots in their dishes. He created a successful wine that is being sold in some of San Francisco's finest restaurants.
He rallied fellow farmers and citizens to fight against injustice, most notably in the fight for water rights, as chairman of the Putah Creek Landowners Association. This particular fight brought him to Washington, D.C. to speak in front of a senate subcommittee, and to personally advise Senator Bill Bradley.
He established and was involved in the Yolo County Landowners Association as a board member to address local issues of concern to farmers. He was an outstanding go-kart racer, competitive runner and hurdler, setting records on both tracks. He was an extremely learned man, who never stopped seeking knowledge. He obtained a B.S. from UC Davis in 1976 in agricultural science and management. He was exceptionally well-read, knowledgeable and conversant in a wide range of areas and pretty darn good at Jeopardy. He lived an incredible, enviable life and passed away at 64 years of age, having accomplished more than most.
Chris, you have left behind many who will always love and miss you. Thank you for the time you spent with us, the good times we had, the love you shared, and the lessons you taught us.
A memorial honoring his life will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 10, at the Winters Community Center, 201 Railroad Avenue, with a reception following. All friends are invited to attend..

As Mae West once said, “You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough,” and few may have understood this better than Robert Clifford Harris. Better known to friends and family as “Bob” or “Bobby,” this man of extraordinary light succumbed to a long-term illness on Nov. 26, 2011. He was 67 years old.
Born in Greenville, S.C., on Nov. 12, 1944, to Kathryn and Robert Richardson, from the very beginning Bob had a best friend and constant source of competition in his identical twin brother. Upon his family’s settling in Winters in 1956, Bob immediately took to small town living, making friendships to last a lifetime. Bob loved sports, and played football, basketball, baseball and track for Winters High School. He also played coronet in the band.
Lifelong achievements include graduation from Winters High School in June 1963, and a B.A. in history from UC Davis. He served on the Winters Planning Commission, Winters City Council, was a longtime member of the Winters Lions Club and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Davis for more than 10 years. He served in the U.S. Army from 1964-68, rising to the rank of 1st lieutenant. He received a National Defense Service Medal for service during the Vietnam War.
Bob was a man of joy. He loved laughter, he loved a good joke and his sense of humor never wavered. Every single person whom Bob touched with his light and love will attest to his infectious good mood and open-hearted way of greeting each day.
The golf courses in and around Yolo and Solano Counties will no longer be the same without Bob. A longtime fan of the game, he was able to enjoy the sport up until the last year of his life, a true gift bringing him many wonderful memories. He also loved camping, dancing, fishing and singing in the church choir.
At the time of his death, Bob was living in Woodland, and had been a resident of Yolo County for 55 years. He follows his mother, Kathryn Harris, his father, Robert Richardson and his adopted
father Kenneth Harris in death.
Bob leaves behind his wife, Patricia Joann Harris; daughters Gabrielle Harris Cullen (husband Seth), of San Rafael, Kylie Harris of Davis and Quinci Harris of Sebastopol; granddaughter Mozelle Nicole Cullen; identical twin brother Richard Harris (wife Susan) of Winters, and brothers George Harris of Winters and Ken Harris (wife Deena) of Davis; half-brothers Frank and Steve Richardson of North Carolina; stepsons Timothy and David Collins (wife Angie); step-grandchildren Jonathan, Joy and Caleb; former wife Nicole Greenwood; and numerous nieces and nephews.
There is a void that cannot be filled, now that Bob has left this Earth but it is important to
remember, in the words of Robert Benchley, “Death ends a life, not a relationship,” and so those wishing to pay tribute to Bob may do so on Saturday, Dec. 3, at the First Baptist Church of Davis, 38141 Russell Blvd. in Davis at 11 a.m. The family asks in lieu of flowers to make a donation to the Yolo Hospice, Yolo County Adult Day Health Center, or the UC Davis Alzheimer Disease Center in Bob’s memory.
(Obituary prepared by the family of Robert Harris.)

Fred De Los Santos passed away due to a heart attack on Nov. 8, 2011, in Winters. He was born in Brownsville, Texas, on April 4, 1953. As a small child, he moved to Winters, where he lived until his death. He attended local schools, where in the seventh grade he met his future wife, Debbie.
He was an avid football fan and loved nothing better than rooting for “his” team, the 49ers. His sense of humor and practical joke playing was legendary. “He was our beloved husband, father, papa, brother and friend,” family members said. He will be greatly missed by many,
including his dog Tyler.
He is survived by his wife of 37 years Debbie; daughter Justine Duncan; grandson Blake De Los Santos; granddaughters Raven and Aliyah De Los Santos; and granddaughter Isabela Duncan; brothers Herman and Lori, Danny and Robby; sisters Stella and David, Adella and Luis, Sofia and Sarafin, Dolores and Victor, Gloria and Felipe, Carol and Alfred, Rache and Andres, Linda and Aurora; in-laws Hal and Elaine Wulff; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by parents Eugene and Carmen Jimenez, and daughter Laura De Los Santos.
Services are planned at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 18, at the LDS Church, 435 Anderson Ave. in Winters. A luncheon reception will immediately follow services at the church.

Lois Kratzer passed away peacefully on Nov. 8, 2011, with family and friends around her. Lois Bernadette Robichaud was born on Jan. 8, 1927, in Binghamton, N.Y., and later moved to Nova Scotia, Canada, where she spent the rest of her childhood. She resided in Fairfield for 45 years, staying the last year with family in Winters due to health concerns. She attended nursing school to become a registered nurse and worked in that field throughout her life. She later met and married Donald C. Kratzer who preceded her in death.
With her health issues later in life, family members said Lois often said, “Whoever stated these were the golden years was mistaken.”
She is survived by her four children, Keith Kratzer with wife Patty of Snellville, Ga.; Dean Kratzer and wife Amy of Menlo Park; Lori Johnson of Sunnyvale; and Jude Kratzer and wife Elvira of Winters; seven grandchildren, James and Michelle Kratzer of Snellville, Ga.; Andrew and Katie Johnson of Sunnyvale; Elise and Amelia Kratzer of Menlo Park; Kenleigh Kratzer of Winters; and three step-grandchildren, Johnny, Riki and Geno Lucero of Winters.
In celebration of her life, a viewing is planned at Bryan-Braker Funeral Home in Fairfield on Monday, Nov. 21, from 5 to 9 p.m. A memorial Mass will be on Tuesday, Nov. 22, at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Fairfield at 10:30 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that
donations be made in the memory of Lois to your local SPCA chapter.

Hugh Goddard died at home in Winters on Oct. 28, 2011.
He was born March 24, 1913, in Newman.
Visitation was planned from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2, at McCune Garden Chapel, 112 Main St., Vacaville.
A celebration of his life will take place at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 3, at the Winters Community Center, 201 Railroad Ave. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.

Ignacia Ramirez Aguirre, wife of the late Agapito Aguirre, died Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011. She was 79. Her sudden death was due to complications with her recent diagnosis of pancreatic cancer.
Born July 31, 1932, in Parrall, Chihuahua, Mexico, she moved to Winters after her marriage to Agapito. She lived in Winters for more than 54 years and was very much part of the community, involved in many events including St. Anthony Catholic Church. She enjoyed her social activities with friends and spent her most recent years visiting family and friends. She will be missed by many, but those that were privileged to meet her were blessed by her warm heart and laughter, family members said.
She is survived by her four children: son Gilberto Aguirre and three grandchildren,
Estrella, Crystal and Gilbert Jr.; daughter
Susana Atkinson and four granddaughters,
Piialoha, Iwalani, Oilipua and Lilinoe; daughter Elsa Evans and two grandchildren, Daniel and Luis; and daughter Brunilda Aguirre and one grandchild, Vincent. She also is survived by six great-grandchildren.
A visitation and rosary was planned at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3, at St. Anthony Church, 301 Main St. in Winters, followed by a Mass and
funeral at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 4, at St. Anthony Church. She was to be laid to rest in Winters Cemetery. An open invitation was extended to the community at the family home at 407 Baker St. preceding the burial. Any donations can be distributed between the Breast Cancer and Cancer societies.

Beloved daughter, wife, sister, niece and friend Connie Renee Javier Gomez, born Sept. 16, 1975, passed away on Oct. 23, 2011. She was 36.
She graduated from Winters High School in 1993 and from UC Davis in 1998. While in college she was an active member of Mujeres Ayudando la Raza, and was a strong advocate for giving back to
her community. She worked as a teacher in Winters as well as a substitute teacher throughout Yolo County, and then worked for the Yolo County Housing Authority.
She was known for her huge heart-warming smile and giving heart. She adored her children and husband, her parents and brother, and her large extended family. She made friends easily and gave generously. She had a loving way of making people feel welcome and at ease. She was genuine and always gave from her heart. Her laugh was infectious and loud, and unmistakable.
“Her absence leaves a tremendous void in our family,” said family members. “She will be missed terribly. She was loved by many and a friend to all who came into her life. Although she left us far too soon, we know that she is at peace in Heaven.”
She is survived by her husband, Ryan David Gomez, and their three children, Tristen, Alyssa, and Lauren Gomez, all of Winters; parents, Louie and Yolanda Javier; brother, Louie Lee Javier of Winters; brother in-law, Philip Javier-Meisch of Winters; maternal and paternal grandfathers, Frank Trujillo of Fairfield and Humberto Hernandez of Winters; parents in-law, David and Debbie Gomez of Woodland; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Sabrina Renee Gomez, and by her grandmothers, Angelina Arias Hernandez and Mary Trujillo; and her grandfather Fernando Javier.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Yolo Hospice in her honor.
A mass and eulogy is planned on Friday, Oct. 28, at 11 a.m. at the Saint Anthony Parish Hall, 511 Main St., Winters. The family will hold a private burial service immediately after the mass. There will be a gathering at the Winters Community Center after the service for the community.

Frank Sutherland died Sept. 26, 2011. He was 69.
Born May 25, 1942, and raised in the Salinas Valley, he was a resident of Sacramento since 1988.
He was a loving father of Quincey Sutherland of Chico. He proudly served in the U.S. Army, attended Monterey Peninsula College and graduated from California State University at Chico, where he majored in business and biology. He worked as a marine biologist for the Waikiki Aquarium in Honolulu in the mid-1970s and developed the first marine water habitat for a marine creature called the Nautilus.
Sutherland also was an accomplished musician with a beautiful voice, entertaining family and friends over the years and at CareFree Senior Living where he lived his final years.
He was preceded in death by his father Ralph Sutherland in 1998 and his mother Violet Davison in 1999. He leaves behind many friends and will be sadly missed. A memorial took place in Winters.

Norman Pettersen died Oct. 3 in Woodland at age 89.
Born Aug. 22, 1922, in Hayward, he lived in Winters and Yolo County for about 48 years.
He served in the “Sea Bees” in France during World War II.
Graveside services are planned at 12:30 p.m. Oct. 12 at the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery for veterans, 5810 Midway Road in Dixon.

Madeline Martin Jimenez died in her home surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011.
Born Oct. 10, 1925, in San Francisco, she was 85.
She was preceded in death by her husband Tony Jimenez, parents Frank and Amalia Martin, brother Joe Martin and sister-in-law Angelina Martin.
She is survived by her son James Jimenez, daughter Patricia Jimenez, granddaughter Emily Layton, brothers Antonio and Frank Martin and sisters-in-law Ramona and Anna Martin.
A Mass of Christian burial will take place at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 3, at St. Anthony Catholic Church, 301 Main St., Winters. Interment will follow at Winters Cemetery. After the interment, a reception is planned at St. Anthony Parish Hall, 511 Main St.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Yolo Hospice, P.O. Box 1014, Davis, CA 95617.

Steve I. Ramos died at home in Winters on Friday, Sept. 16, 2011, after a long battle with cancer. He was 57.
Born Nov. 10, 1953, in Woodland, he lived his entire life in Winters.
He worked as a local farmer and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was an active member of the Dixon Boat Club.
He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Karen Ramos. He was father to Stacey Baker, Stevie Ramos and Dani Touchstone.
Dear son of John I. and the late Nora Ramos and Grace Brett. Brother to Danny, John and Fred Ramos all of Winters.
He is also survived by four grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Friends may attend the viewing from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21, and are invited to attend the mass of Christian burial at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 22, at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, 301 Main St., Winters.
Interment will follow at Winters Cemetery. Floral and spiritual bouquets are preferred or contributions to your favorite charity. Arrangements are being handled by Woodland Funeral Chapel, 305 Cottonwood St., Woodland.

Eugenia Cintas Ramos Gimenez, 96, died Friday, Sept. 2, 2011, of natural causes at Stollwood Convalescent Hospital. She was born Jan. 25, 1915, to Ramon and Julia Ramos in Vacaville.
She is survived by her son, Gerald Gimenez; four grandchildren, Laura, Kirsten, Shawn and Kevin; and nine great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Harry Gimenez; and two brothers, Raymond Ramos and John A Ramos; and a sister, Maria Consuelo Campos.
A private burial will take place for family members only. A memorial service was planned on Monday, Sept. 12, at McNary’s Funeral Chapel, 458 College St. in Woodland, and was officiated by Edward Kull.
Donations in Eugenia’s memory may be made to St. John’s Retirement Village, 135 Woodland Ave., Woodland, CA 95695; or Stollwood Convalescent Hospital, 135 Woodland Ave., Woodland, CA 95695.

Kaye Fennell passed away peacefully at home in Fairfield on Aug. 30, 2011, after a long battle with cancer.
A well-loved mother, grandmother, sister and friend, she was born on Nov. 13, 1949, in Oroville. She also lived in Yuba City and Lindenhurst, Ill., before finally moving to Fairfield in 1989.
From the age of 16, Kaye worked at J.C. Penney until her retirement last year. Before her illness took hold, she traveled to Ireland, France and Hawaii among other places with friends and family. While at home, she enjoyed gardening in her yard, watching “Survivor” and gossiping with her friends, Penny and Barbara.
She is survived by her children Laura and Jeff; grandchildren Logan, Trevor and Connor; sister Pam; and her rambunctious puppy, Saddie.
A visitation was planned on Monday, Sept. 5, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Bryan-Braker Funeral Home in Fairfield. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, Sept. 6, at 1 p.m. at Bryan-Braker Funeral Home. Burial took place at Memorial Park Cemetery in Oroville.
A guestbook can be signed at www.bryan
braker.com.

Randall “Randy” Rex Hough, formerly of Winters, passed away Aug. 8, 2011. He was 49.
Born March 22, 1963, on March Air Force Base in Riverside, he graduated from Winters High School in 1981 and was voted best dancer. He founded his first band at age 9. During his time at Winters High School, he was the only drummer in the school band — playing a complete drum set. Every Friday night home football game, Randy would get there early to set up the drums to play with the band. He also played multiple stringed instruments, but specialized in lead guitar while making his living as a musician. He also taught many friends and family how to play guitar.
As an Air Force child, he traveled extensively during his early years. After graduating, he moved between California and Washington for many years then migrated to Ishpeming, Mich., where he spent the remainder of his life. He
enjoyed living in small towns and knowing his neighbors. He was a friendly outgoing man with a silver-tongue. Childhood friends will remember him as a “Tom Sawyer” type of person,
always able to talk people into helping with chores or duties and then rewarding them with a trip to Lake Berryessa. He loved being with people, just talking and listening. He always would talk to the customers that would come watch his band play.
He was preceded in death earlier this summer by his loving mother, Truth E. Hough.
He is survived by his wife, Connie Hough; daughter, Tianna Hough; step-children Deanna Stephens and Trevor Stephens; step-grandchildren: Quinton, Madison, Adrianna, Dalton, Trevor; father, Robert J. Hough; siblings: Robin Hutchison (Rodger), James Hough (Carol), Tracy Nguyen (Henry), Joseph Hough, Truth E. Snow, Kimberly Kramer and Corey Hough; 13 nieces and nephews: Amanda Hutchison, Melody Hutchison, Stephanie Hough, Jeffrey Hough, Norman Hough, Victoria Nguyen, Jacqueline Nguyen, Robert Snow, Roger Snow, Truth S. Snow, Elizabeth Snow, Loren Kramer and Danielle Kramer; grandmother, Truth I. Lyons; aunts and uncles: Ruth Mihelich, Ronald Miller (Lila), Donna Shamseldin (Sam) and Dennis Miller (Judy); multiple cousins and other
extended family and friends.
A service was held at United Evangelical Covenant Church in Ishpeming. A fellowship followed.
Donations to help defray funeral costs may be made to Robert Hough and mailed to Robert Hough, 4940 Hovgaard Road, S.E., Olalla, WA 98359.

Charles K. “Ken” Snyder passed away July 11, 2011, at the age of 87. Grandson of Yolo County pioneer Jacob Snyder, Ken lived his entire life on the family ranch in Solano County. Son of Charles C. Snyder and Susan Ethel Wright, Ken received his early education at Currey School, a one-room school house near Dixon, and graduated in 1941 from Davis High School.
Ken served in the Merchant Marines during World War II and then returned home to run the family farm in Solano County. He developed the property in 1957 to grow alfalfa, sugar beets and grain.
Married for 50 years to Dea Jean McEvoy, the two were blessed with five children: Charles and John (Joyce) of Winters, Robert of Davis, Steven (Roxanne) of Woodland, and Trish Paetz of Hollister.
Ken enjoyed hunting with his sons and grandsons, fly fishing on the Upper Sacramento River, and traveling with his cousin Marjorie Way of Watsonville.
He was preceded in death by his brother Gerald of the East Bay.
He leaves behind nine grandchildren: Jennifer, Susan, Nathan, Wesley, Mark, Jacqueline, Shane, Jenna and Charles, and seven great-grandchildren.
Ken was an attentive and caring husband, father and grandfather, and he will be greatly missed.

Robert “Bud” Dreibus died peacefully at his home in Vacaville on June 6, 2011. A native Nebraskan, he spent most of his 95 years in Southern California before moving north in 2009. Bud was born on Oct. 2, 1915, in Grand Island, Neb.,
the second son of Frederick and Frieda (Ewoldt) Dreibus and younger brother to Frederick “Fritz” Jr. His dad spent many years as a conductor for the Union Pacific Railroad, and Bud spent several summers working on a UP track gang to save money for college.
He attended the University of Nebraska in Lincoln and remained true to the Cornhuskers all his life. While in college, Bud joined the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity and worked toward a degree in journalism, which he received in 1939. A few months before graduation, he met his future wife, Geraldine “Gerry” Gamble of Wayne, Neb., on a blind date. It was love at first sight and they were married later that year in Los Angeles. Bud had come west to work on a newspaper, The Southwest Wave, but at the outbreak of World War II, his professional life took a new direction when he
accepted a management position at Harvill Die Castings in El Segundo.
His three children were raised in Westchester: Cyndi, Judi and Bob (now deceased). The family enjoyed camping and spent many weekends at their cabin on Big Bear Lake, where trout for breakfast was tops on the menu. Between work and play, Bud always found time for a good laugh and a good baseball game. Also an active member of the Elks Lodge, his affiliation lasted almost 50 years. He stayed in the casting business the rest of his career and owned an aluminum foundry, Aero Alloys, in Vernon for many years until retirement. After retiring, Bud and Gerry spent six months each year at a second home in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. The “Casa Grande” was to become a
favorite vacation destination for family and friends.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 71 years, Gerry; daughters Cyndi of Puerto Vallarta and Judi of Winters; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. His “Go Big Red” enthusiasm was celebrated at a memorial on June 12.

After battling leukemia for 17 years and lung cancer for 24 days,
Truth E. Hough passed away on Friday, June 17, 2011. She was born on Dec. 15, 1936, and was raised
in Washington along with her identical twin sister, Ruth I.
Mihelich. In 1954,
she graduated from Winthrop High School in Winthrop, Wash.
She married the love of her life, Robert J. Hough on July 3, 1955. For 28 years of her married life, she was an Air Force wife. She lived and traveled extensively all over the world,
especially the United States during their active duty and retirement years. She was a former Winters resident.
In 1982, she graduated from Solano Community College with honors and a degree in psychology.
She is survived by her husband of almost 56 years, Robert Hough; eight children, Robin Hutchison (Rodger), James Hough (Carol), Randall Hough (Connie), Tracy Nguyen (Henry), Joseph Hough, Truth E. Snow, Kimberly Kramer and Corey Hough; 14 grandchildren, Amanda Hutchison, Melody Hutchison, Stephanie Hough, Jeffrey Hough, Norman Hough, Tianna Hough, Victoria Nguyen, Jacqueline Nguyen, Robert Snow, Roger Snow, Truth S. Snow, Elizabeth Snow, Loren Kramer and Danielle Kramer. Mother, Truth I. Lyons; siblings, Ruth Mihelich, Ronald Miller (Lila), Donna Shamseldin (Sam), Dennis Miller (Judy), also multiple nieces and nephews.
Truth’s life will be celebrated during a Memorial Service on Wednesday, July 20, at 6 p.m. at Cooper Ave Baptist Church, 804 Cooper Ave., Yuba City.

Dora Maria Soto, resident of Winters for the past 51 years, died on Saturday, June 25, 2011, in Davis, at the age of 84.
She was born in Torreon, Coahuila, Mexico, on Oct. 27, 1926. She was a wife and homemaker for 65 years, and a wonderful and caring mother to her seven children.
She is survived by her six children: Frederich Soto of El Dorado Hills, Mary Van Buren of Winters, William “Bill” Soto of Sacramento, Betty Silva of Sacramento, Joseph “Joe” Soto of Sacramento and Richard Soto of Sacramento; 15 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren also survive her.
She is preceded in death by her husband Jose M. Soto and son, Gerald Soto.
A memorial service is scheduled for Friday, July 8, at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Chapel, 6700 21st Ave. in Sacramento. Inurnment will follow at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, 6700 21st Ave. in Sacramento.
Family and friends are welcomed to join the family for a celebration of life at Moose Lodge Family Center, 8156 Florin Road in Sacramento, following the inurnment. Kraft Bros. Funeral Directors is assisting the family with the arrangements.

James Eugene O’Neil died June 20, 2011. Born Sept 8, 1928, in Chicago, and orphaned at the age of 8, he ran away from
St. Mary’s Training School and worked on a farm in Wisconsin before joining the Army at the age of 14. One of the youngest veterans of WWII, he landed on Utah Beach and fought with the 313th Infantry Regiment of the 79th Division under Generals Bradley, Montgomery and Patton, earning three Purple Hearts and risking his own life to save another more than one time.
He went to aeronautical school under the G.I. Bill and worked as an airplane mechanic for various airlines, crop dusting companies and the California Department of Forestry on the planes that dropped fire retardant. He loved to fly airplanes, ride horses and tractors, fish, hunt and sharp shoot, but most of all he loved his faith and his family.
He leaves his wife of 43 years, Dorothy; nine children: Peggy (Chuck) Taylor, Patty (Vance) Shaw, Jim (Melissa) O’Neil Jr., Evangeline Matthews, Ruth (Dave Hemenway) Bauer, Bill (Hayley) O’Neil, Maryrose (Irvin) Sweeting, Tim O’Neil; stepdaughter Shana (Chris) Taylor and honorary daughter Kirstin (Kyle Binkowski) Mandalay; 25 grandchildren, Katja Gasparini of Italy, Dan and Brett Norton, David and Alicia Barkley, Jimmy and Julia O’Neil, Ashley O’Neil, Chaz and Lillian Matthews, Brian and Billy Bauer, Rachel Hemenway, Kayla, Kari, Kelli and Kaitlyn O’Neil, Arika, Isaac, Taliyah and Marlon Sweeting, and Isabel and Alex O’Neil; three great-grandchildren, Stella Gasparini, and Ireland and Desmond O’Neil.
He was preceded in death by his daughter Kathleen Gasparini.
A funeral Mass will take place at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 30, at St. Anthony Church, 301 Main St. Burial will be at Monument Hill Memorial Park, 35036 Road 22 in Woodland, between noon and 12: 30 p.m., and a reception will follow at St. Anthony Parish Hall in Winters at 2 p.m.
“Jim prayed for the poor and homeless every night at dinner,” says his wife, “so any charity of your choosing that helps provide food and shelter to the poor would be a wonderful gift in lieu of flowers.”

A memorial service is planned Sunday, June 26, for Gary Tucker who died May 18, 2011.
The service will take place at noon at the Yolo Sportsmen’s Association, 24189 Aviation Ave., Davis. It’s a potluck, so those attending are invited to bring food or drinks to share. Dress is casual. Also, the family will be organizing a firing salute. To participate, bring a firearm.

Sharon Sue Carpenter (Kidwell), a life-long Winters resident, passed away at her home on June 12, 2011.
She graduated from Winters High School in 1964, and worked for a number of years in
retail. She was a member of Discovery Worship Center and enjoyed being involved in church activities. She was also an avid reader; she enjoyed crocheting, crafts and cooking. She was a caring and loving person and will be eternally missed by her family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Rowe and Oma Kidwell, and brothers, Michael and William Kidwell.
She is survived by her son, Robert Carpenter (Cindy) of Salida, and daughter Joyce Pryor (Vincent) of Ohio; sisters, Shirley Spracklen of Winters, and Joyce Gonzales of Vacaville; brothers, Robert and Bruce Kidwell of Vacaville; three grandchildren, Robert and Haley Carpenter, and Madison Pryor; numerous nieces and nephews.
Graveside services were held Monday, June 20, at Winters Cemetery.

Kathern “Kate” Lopez, a longtime Winters resident, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2011, at Woodland Memorial Hospital. She was 73.
Born Oct. 23, 1937, in Bixby, Okla., she was a homemaker for most of her life.
Her hobbies included knitting, crocheting and making special homemade things for her home and children. She loved being in her kitchen cooking homemade soups and other foods she would come up with. Spending time with her grandchildren was by far the thing she loved the most. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and she will be greatly missed by her family and all those who loved her.
She was preceded in death by her father Fred Carner and grandson Kennan Casas.
She is survived by her husband, Abraham C. Lopez; mother Veda Carner; daughters Pamela Lopez of Hawaii, Kathryn Branscum and husband Butch Branscum of Winters, and Lisa Jordan and husband Randy Jordan of Winters; siblings Ronnie Carner of Okahoma, Robert Carner of Sutter, Shirley Hyer of Winters, Richard Carner of Winters, Linda Angeli of Cloverdale and Rick Carner of Winters; grandchildren Brian Branscum of Sacramento, Nicole Branscum of Winters, Monyca Cases of San Jose, and Erica and Ashley Jordan of Winters; and great-granddaughter Sophia Marie.
A service is planned at 11 a.m. Friday, June 24, at Winters Cemetery. Donations may be made in her memory to the American Lung Association. Those who wish to sign a guestbook online may do so at www.wiscombefuneral.com.

Harvey Lee Wood died May 18, 2011, of heart failure in La Pine, Ore. He was a longtime resident of Lake Berryessa and Winters. He was an ART for the 349th reserve at Travis Air Force Base. He was born Jan. 31, 1937, in Oroville.
He is survived by his wife Crystal Wood and son Brian Wood, both of La Pine, Ore., son Sean Wood of Iowa, daughter Jeane Jones of Oroville, four grandchildren through Jeane and one grandchild through Sean.
He was preceded in death by his parents Sidney and Grace Wood and brothers Charles and Glenn.

Doyle Gene Redmill, 76, died June 1, 2011, in Farmington, N.M., of heart, lung and kidney issues with loved ones at his side. It was his decision to end his pain and struggle. He died peacefully.
He was born July 30, 1934, near Bengal, Okla., to James Wilson and Dollie Bell (Cogburn) Redmill. The family moved to Winters, where he graduated from Winters Joint Union High School in 1952, married Lois Lee Keith, and had five children. He was very active in the youth group at Faith Tabernacle and was a Sunday School teacher there.
Redmill and his family moved to Hawaii in the early ’60s, then back to Winters. They moved to the Longview/Kelso, Wash., area in the late 1960s, and he returned to Hawaii a few years later to work as a drywall contractor on Kauai and “The Big
Island.” He lived there until about six years ago when he moved to Farmington, N.M. He also lived part-time in Sedona, Ariz., where he built a home.
He was an avid reader, and loved golf, NASCAR, the Lakers, traveling the country in his RV, photography, sunrises and sunsets, airplanes, his extensive model car collection, and his beloved Pekinese, Shilo. He has many family members and friends still in the Winters area.
His love and sense of humor will be missed by his beloved companion, Elsie Griffin Huddleston of Farmington; son, Terry Redmill of Kelso; four daughters, Donna Knapp of Sedona, Laura (Jon) Bigno of Kurtistown, Hawaii, Wendy (Rory) Johnson of Longview, and Linda (Rodney) Bargamento of Kauai; the mother of his children, Lois Keith Redmill Wagoner of Kelso; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; a great-great-granddaughter; and many extended family members and friends.
Redmill’s ashes will be scattered at Anahola Bay on Kauai at a later date. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Angel Valley Funeral Home in Farmington.

Harold Eugene La Marr died May 13, 2011. Born March 30, 1935, in Fresno, he had many adventures after his dad died when La Marr was 4 years old. La Marr attended Winters High School where he was an athlete and known as “Lefty,” and also played in the band.
He went to UC Davis and Sacramento State. He was a wonderful high school teacher at Casa Roble where he made chemistry fun and was loved by his students. Later, after earning his master’s degree in counseling, he worked at Rio Americano High School. Never to be forgotten was his lip-synching to “YMCA” as one of the Village People at Rio’s graduation ceremony. He then returned to Casa Roble and chemistry because it allowed him more time to interact with the students.
He enjoyed fishing with his sons Tim (Sarah) and Chris (Kyrstin), and sadly, missed seeing his new grandson, Calvin.
He is survived by his loving wife of 30 years and forever soul mate, Tara, who will miss him more than words can say. They spent the past 26 years enjoying their “Sanctuary” in the pines loving each other.
La Marr was a Mentor Teacher, a Teacher of the Year at Casa Roble and a Senior of the Year in El Dorado County for his training and work with the Ombudsman program. He loved the Giants and the 49ers, flying his airplane, going to Tahoe to try his luck, and traveling to Europe with Tara.
He touched many and was well liked. He will be remembered for his compassion, his strength and his sense of humor. His friends eagerly looked forward to seeing which shirt he was wearing each day as they all had fun sayings on the front. La Marr made people laugh and feel good.
At his request, no services will be held. If you so desire, his favorite charity was St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. His wish was for all to live by his favorite motto, “Life is uncertain, eat dessert first.”

William Henry Fredericks Jr. passed away May 20, 2011, in Reno, Nev., at age 73. He was born on March 11, 1938, to William Henry Fredericks Sr. and Veneva (Sidwell) Fredericks
Alcock in Woodland.
After graduating from Esparto High School in 1956 and the UC Davis agricultural program in 1958, he married the love of his life, Darlene Hintz. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, established the William H. Fredericks Construction Co. and was the owner of the Tourist Club in Truckee. He also was a past Grand Master of the Masonic Lodge.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Darlene; brothers Steven Fredericks (Louise) of Oroville and George Alcock of Costa Rica; sisters Victoria (Bob) Murphy of Brooks and Lisa (Gary) Bricker of Gold River; as well as many nieces and nephews.
A celebration of his life is planned at at the Yolo Fliers Club at noon Saturday, June 25. Memorial donations would be appreciated to a charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Truckee-Tahoe Mortuary.

Gary B. Tucker died May 18, 2011, in presence of family and friends at UC Davis Hospital in Sacramento after a vehicle crash. He was 59.
He was born Sept. 15, 1951, in Carnegie, Okla., to Fred B. and Mary K. Tucker. He was raised in Winters and graduated from Winters High School and earned degrees in gunsmithing and forestry from Lassen College, and a bachelor’s degree in computer drafting from Sacramento State University. He was manager of Yolo Sportsmen’s Association in Davis for the past three years, and worked for Cargile and Leslie Salt in the Bay Area.
Tucker is survived by his parents Fred and Mary Tucker of Woodland; daughter Stephanie (Greg) Konnoff of Livermore; granddaughter Anastashia Konnoff of Livermore; sisters Glenda (Ken) Custard of Shingle Springs and Carla (Ed) Izzo of Schaghticoke, N.Y.; seven nieces and nephews: Kendra (Ryan) Orsitz, Kelsey Custard, Brittany Izzo, Kylen Custard, Brandon Izzo and Lance Izzo.
Tucker will be greatly missed by family and friends. He loved hunting, fishing, his new granddaughter and being with his friends at the club.
Donations in his memory may be made to the Junior Rifle Team, 24189 Aviation Ave., Davis, CA; the Yolo Sportsmen’s Association, P.O. Box 82, Woodland, CA 95776; or the Diabetes Association.
A memorial will take place at a later date.
Evergreen Funeral Services of Woodland is assisting the family.

With his family at his bedside, Tadakazu “Mike” Kato passed away peacefully on May 16, 2011 in Dixon, where he lived for the past six years. He was born on April 6, 1918 in Walnut Grove, one of six children born to Sakajiro and Utae Kato. He lived in Winters for most of his life and was an orchard farmer for over 60 years, growing peaches, apricots, almonds, walnuts and prunes.
In May 1942, under Executive Order 9066, the Kato family left Winters for the Turlock Assembly Center in Turlock. Shortly afterwards, they were relocated to the Gila River Internment Camp in Arizona. Mike later joined the U.S. Army and served in the 442nd Regimental Combat Team. As a result of serving in Germany, Italy and France, he received the Purple Heart.
After the war, he returned to Winters to resume farming. He lived a simple and modest life and enjoyed eating at buffets and steakhouses, and occasional trips to the casinos. He will always be remembered for his smile, friendliness and for his hard work in the farming business.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Misao; children, Beverly Kato, Howard (Ruby) Kato and Gina Kato; granddaughters Tanya Kato and Leanne (Wilson) Yu; great-granddaughter Marissa Yu; sister Yoneko Okuno; brother Henry (Marge) Kato; sisters-in-law Kimi Kato and Shizuko Kato; numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 4, at the Milton Carpenter Funeral Home, 569 N. First Street in Dixon, at 11 a.m. Reverend Charles K. Hasegawa will be officiating the Buddhist service.

Born April 7, 1916 in San Francisco, Anita Anderson passed away April 26, 2011 in Woodland. She was 95 years old. A resident of Winters since 1944, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 73 years, Andrew G. Anderson, and is survived by her son, Robert of Sacramento and daughter Judy, of Chico. She was a proud grandmother to Nathan, Jaime (Zsolt), Scott (Lindsay), and Jeff (Sara) and a great-grandmother to 3 amazing little boys.
She enjoyed gardening, cooking, entertaining, and being with her family. She was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all, says a family member.
No services are scheduled; internment will be at the Winters Cemetery. In memory of Anita and her love for animals in need, memorial donations may be made to a local animal shelter or the SPCA.

Tony Cortez, 87, of Winters, passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2011 in Davis. He had been an area resident for 61 years.
He was born May 27, 1923 in Vacaville to Isabel and Antonio Cortez. When he was a child, his family relocated to Spain and in 1947 Tony moved back to California, settling in Winters. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, wine making, gardening, cooking traditional Spanish foods and loved to entertain.
He is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Isabel; children, Isabel and David; grandchildren, Debbie, James, Tony, Melanie and Jessica; great grandchildren, Aubree, Fernando, Michael and Isabel, as well as numerous other extended family.
He was preceded in death by his son, Tony.
A Rosary was recited Thursday, April 28, and a Mass was held Friday, April 29, 2011 both at St. Anthony Catholic Church. Interment took place at the Winters Cemetery.
Those who wish to sign a guestbook online may do so at www.wiscombefuneral.com.

Aladdin Cortes Lorenzo passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2011 at the age of 77.
He was born on Sept. 23, 1933 in Vacaville, and served in the US Navy for four years. He spent his life as a grocer in his beloved town of Winters for 60 years. Al was an active member of many organizations in Winters.
He is survived by his sisters, Delores Martinez and Juanita Skaggs; his wife of 55 years, Lynda; five children, Brad, Cheryl, John, Jeff and David; 15 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Juan and Anna Lorenzo.
“Al will be deeply missed by all his family and friends who celebrated his wonderful life on April 26,” said a family member..

Eric Zentner died when struck by a hit and run driver on Highway 101 near Buellton on the morning of Saturday, March 26, 2011. Born Feb. 20, 1981, in Winters, he was 30 years old.
He was in a committed relationship with Tanya Vieira of El
Dorado County and they had planned to start their lives together before his death. Loved ones remember Zentner for his amazing gift for connecting with people, his love of family and his hundreds of friends from various parts of the world.
He was a model, actor and aspiring screenwriter, and lived in New York, Los Angeles,
Redondo Beach and Santa Barbara, recently moving to Esparto.
He is survived by his father Val Zentner and stepmother Bonnie Coloretti of Esparto; mother Lisa Bricker and stepfather Gary Bricker of Gold River; brother Andrew Zentner; half brothers/sisters Aaron Zentner and Sarah Zentner; stepsisters Dawn Starr and Nicole Bricker; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Family and friends are invited to a celebration of Zentner’s life on April 16 at 1 p.m. at the home of his grandmother, Myrtle Zentner, 15130 County Road 85 in Esparto.

Eleanor Beck Johnson, born Oct. 1, 1915, in Mobile, Ala., to Gladys and James Beck, passed away at the age of 95, on March 10, 2011, in
Vacaville. James Beck was a student of George Washington Carver, at Tuskegee Institute in
Mobile, and following his service in World War I, returned to manage his family farm in Mobile.
Eleanor had a good long life and a number of careers. She was one of a very few African Americans to attend UC Berkeley in the 1930s. She majored in Home Economics and Design. She postponed graduation and receipt of her diploma until the 1970s when she graduated from the University of South Alabama. In
between her academic pursuits and family, she had a career as a medical assistant, real estate agent and a teacher for students in regular and special needs. Her first teaching assignment was in the Alabama Bayou. She was known and loved by students and their families as the only teacher to have stayed with them an entire year. During her tenure, and for the first time, they had a teacher who was willing to connect their academics to their environment. The students thrived. She was very proud of her work there.
Following her retirement, she served as a classroom aide at North Davis School, during the years she lived in Davis.
She is predeceased by her son, David, and husband Ralph Johnson. She is survived by her daughter Marlene Bell and husband Bob of Winters; her grandson Maurice Bell, his wife Bridgette and great-granddaughter Briana of Rowlett, Texas; and granddaughter Sharaine Bell of San Francisco who supported her greatly.
Private graveside services were held on March 22. Eleanor was interred at Evergreen Cemetery in Oakland.

Anita Marie Casson passed away in Winters at the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Paul and Gail Casson, on March 13, 2011. Born on Jan. 10, 1915, she was 96.
In addition to Paul and Gail Casson, she is survived by her daughter Mary Lynn Annen and son-in-law Kurt Annen, granddaughter Tiffany Anne Casson, and many relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband Edwin Joseph Casson, daughters Mary Elizabeth and Loretta Ann Casson, and grandson Timothy Edwin Casson.
Wiscombe Funeral Home of Davis was in charge of services.
A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Memorial donations be made to The Timothy Casson Memorial Fund through the Yolo Community Foundation, P.O. Box 1264, Woodland, CA 95776.

Memorial for Rojas planned

There will be a memorial mass service for Raymond S.N. Rojas at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 2, at St. Anthony Catholic Church, 301 Main St. A reception will follow at the St. Anthony Parish Hall, 511 Main St.

Wilmer “Wil” Leverett passed away unexpectedly on March 5, 2011. He was born in Lincolnton, GA on May 3, 1951.
He grew up in Lincolnton and joined the Air Force at the age of 19, serving from 1970-75. He resigned from the Air Force and obtained his associate’s degree in criminal justice, and worked as a civil engineer at Travis Air Force Base for 36 years, retiring in December of 2010. He moved to Winters, and then met the love of his life, Vicki. They married in 1989. The two settled in Winters, and their son, Kelven, was born in 1990.
He was a loving, devoted husband and father who enjoyed woodworking, mechanics, and driving in the rain. Above all, he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.
Wil is survived by his wife of 21 years Vicki; children, Kelcey Leverett, Stephen Duffy (Melissa), Valerie Duffy-Mendoza, and Kelven Leverett; five grandchildren; siblings Jerry Leverett (Dorothy), Racie Leverett (Maxine), Doris Pollard (Robert), Faye Crawford, Shirley Freeman, Charles Leverett (Ellen) and Delaine Bell (Terry).
He was preceded in death by his parents Garous and Onnie Leverett, and siblings Willie Walter Leverett, and Josephine Harper.
There will be a viewing open to the public on March 11 from 10 a.m. to noon at Wiscombe Funeral Home, 34 Main Street, followed by a private burial. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, March 12, at noon at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 36681 Russell Boulevard in Davis.

Raymond San Nich-olas Rojas passed away on Feb. 23, 2011, at the age of 50. He was on his way to work when he veered off the road and his vehicle struck a concrete utility pole.
He was born on March 6, 1960, to Isabel San Nicholas Rojas and Jose Castro Rojas and is one of 12 children; a large, loving and caring family. He was born in Guam and his family moved to Winters when he was a young boy. He spent most of his young adult life here attending Winters schools and making many friends along the way. During his high school years, he was a fundamental player on both the football and baseball teams. His love for baseball continued well after he graduated from Winters High in 1979.
Rojas worked at Mariani Nut Company for several years, where he also developed more friendships. In the late 1980s, he found himself returning to the island and he began working for Guam Community College. He was the bookstore manager for the past 21 years. He became known as quite an athlete and was deeply involved in the
island’s baseball scene, having played on Guam’s Master’s League for the past four years as their first baseman. He was an all-around good player on Guam’s men’s national softball team, which represented Guam in the Micronesian Games in Palau. He also was known to be good at golf. Rojas and his wife won the GCC golf tournament last September.
Rojas leaves behind his wife, Lina, sons Aaron and Jose, and daughter Jaelin. He also is survived by his oldest brother Francisco and wife, Bridgette, of Sacramento, his brother Gerald and his wife, Josephine, of Guam, his brother Peter and his wife, Carmen, of Hawaii, his sister Teresita and her late husband, Bill, of Washington, his brother Anthony of Hawaii, his sister Margarita and husband, Carwin, of Winters, his sister Lourdes and husband, Phil, of Guam, his sister Rosa and husband, Frank, of Winters and his sister Maria of Vacaville.
He is preceded in death by his older brother Davis and his younger brother Thomas. He also leaves behind many, many cousins, nephews and nieces.
His good nature and memories will last forever in the hearts of his family and friends.
A Mass for him is planned on March 5, 2011 (a day before his 51st birthday) at Santa Teresita Catholic Church in Mangilao, Guam. When the family members return, there will be a reception and celebration of his life at St. Anthony’s Parish Hall. The time and date for that will be
announced later this month.

Ida Elizabeth Beck Wallace passed away Feb. 14, 2011, at age 90. She was born Dec. 4, 1920, in Fordyce, Ark., to Weaver and Lois
Conant Beck. Weaver, a World War I vet, had homesteaded reclaimed land near Fordyce. Shortly after Ida’s birth, the family returned to Iowa where they lived near Garwin on a farm owned by Lois’ family.
Ida graduated from Toledo High School in 1938 and received a bachelor of science degree in home economics from Iowa State College at Ames in 1942. She taught home economics at Manning, Iowa High School for a year and then married Newton Wallace in Toledo, Iowa, on Aug. 29, 1943. Ida, with her husband, moved to Winters in 1947 when they purchased the Winters Express on Jan. 1 of that year.
As an elder, she served as clerk of the session at the Pioneer Presbyterian Church and was also Sunday School superintendent.
Active in the PTA, she was named a life member. In 1990, she was named “Citizen of the Year” by the Chamber of Commerce. She taught in the Winters School District for more than 10 years, in addition to working at the Express as editor, photographer, etc. She also was a charter member of the Davis Chapter, P.E.O. and was active in various quilting groups.
She is survived by her husband, Newton; sons, Wilson (Evelyn), John (Monica), James (Mary) and Charles (Sherri); and daughter Lois (Gordon). She had nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Alfred and sister, Eloise.
There will be a celebration of her life on Sunday, Feb. 20, between 2 and 4 p.m. at the Winters Opera House, 13 Main St.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Winters Community Library or the Friends of the Library.

Mary K. Brennan Cooper died Friday, Feb. 11, 2011, at age 49. She was born Oct. 5, 1961, at WAFB in Tripoli, Libya, to Capt. Thomas Brennan (deceased) and Thelma Brennan.
She attended school in Fairfield and graduated from Winters High School in 1980. She also attended Solano College.
She was employed at the Buckhorn for 9 1⁄2 years and was loved dearly by many of the
patrons. She later joined Woodland Healthcare in Davis.
She is survived by Spec. Joe Withnell and wife Laura of Ft. Irvin, son Cody Cooper of Winters, SrA Sara and A1C Marc Sanchez and their son Cristian.
She also is survived by her mother and two brothers and their families and numerous nieces and nephews.
All of her organs were donated.
Services will be held on Thursday, Feb. 17, 11 a.m., St. Anthony Catholic Church, 301 Main Street, Winters.

Lula Fay Callison, 84, died Friday, Feb. 4, 2011, at Kaiser Hospital in Vacaville. She died peacefully after a two-year battle with several health
issues. She was a longtime resident of Winters, but born in Oklahoma.
She was a mother of 11 children. She was preceded in death by husbands L.C. Underwood and William B. Callison; daughters Linda Underwood, 6 months, Lorna Underwood, 9 years, and Shilla Callison, 3 years; son Jimmy Callison, 5 years; and granddaughter Shandra Callison (Norma), 24 years.
She is survived by son Larry Underwood of Dugan, Laura Crespo of Winters, Lecia Callison of Winters, Lorraine Underwood of Washington, John Callison of Dugan, Sandra Callison of Oregon, Cheryl Beckingham of Fairfield; 27 great-grandchildren, 13 grand children and four great-great-grandchildren.
She will be laid to rest next to her longtime boyfriend J.R. Bishop at Winters Cemetery.

Andrew Gustaf Anderson died Sunday, Feb. 6, at a nursing home in Woodland. He was 103.
Anderson was born April 10, 1907, in San Francisco.
He was a long-time Winters resident and worked for 30 years as manager of the Bank of America branch in Winters before retiring in 1975.
No memorial services are planned. Interment will be at Winters Cemetery.

Cindy Lou Layton, 51, died Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011, at Kaiser Hospital in Vacaville, when she lost her long courageous battle with cancer. Born Nov. 21, 1959, to Bill and Jannes Echols in Fairfield, she was raised on the family ranch in Pleasants Valley, near Winters. She attended Winters schools and graduated from Winters High School in 1977.
She married the love of her life, Russell Layton of Winters, in 1981. They had two children, Sarah and Rusty, and made their home together in Winters. She loved her dogs unconditionally and they were a big part of the family as well.
Cindy was a fun-loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, auntie, niece and friend. She held many jobs during her life, some of which included working in retail at various establishments and working for the Winters School District, but her most notable employment was her bookkeeping position for Kimes Ace Hardware in Winters.
She was an avid reader, weekly bingo player, great cook, dog lover, elephant collector and was a member of a local book club. Her hobbies included sewing, quilting, crossword puzzles, going to the movies, crocheting and playing cards.
Two things Cindy considered her great legacies were teaching her daughter Sarah how to crochet and sew, and her son Rusty how to cook. She was warm and welcoming and made people feel like they had known her forever as soon as they met her. She especially enjoyed her trips to the ocean.
Anchor Bay was her favorite beach. She had many devoted friends and will be greatly missed.
She is survived by her husband, Russell Layton; daughter Sarah Layton; son Rusty Layton and his fiancée Emma Ozment; stepdaughter Melissa Meredith, her husband Bruce Meredith and grandson Trent Meredith; sisters Thelma Maier, Rebecca Griffey and Debra Echols; brothers-in-law Stephen Griffey, Randy Simmons and Tracy Layton, all of Winters, and Lonnie Layton of Reno; sister-in law Trish Layton of Winters; aunts and uncles Joan Gates, Coy and Shirley Nichols, and Bill and Barbara Nichols, all of Pleasants Valley; a multitude of nieces, nephews and cousins, including Allie Griffey, Johnny, Nicholas and William Maier, Katie Hickman and Emily Layton.
She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Jannes and Bill Echols of Pleasants Valley; mother-in-law, Betty Layton; grandparents Ira and Thelma Nichols, and Marshall and Opal Echols; uncle Bruce Gates; and her brother-in-law Jerry Maier of Winters.
Friends and relatives are invited to attend a memorial on Thursday, Jan. 27, at 11 a.m. at Pioneer Presbyterian Church in Winters. A reception will immediately follow the ceremony in Wesley Hall. McCune Garden Chapel of Vacaville assisted the family with the arrangements.
Memorial contributions can be made in Cindy’s name to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Attn: Donor Services, PO Box 650309, Dallas, TX 75265-0309; (877) 465-6636; donorinquiry@komen.org; or http://
ww5.komen.org/Donate/DonateOnline.html.

Catherine Doane Alexander, a native of San Jose, passed away in Davis, on Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011. She attended St. Leo’s Elementary School and Notre Dame High School and graduated from UC Berkeley in 1945. In 1946, she married William Alexander and they celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary in 2004.
She worked beside her husband, Bill, in San Jose as the interior decorator for his custom homes. Many of the residential developments built by Bill Alexander still exist today and are well known as quality communities in the Willow Glen area. They enjoyed their life on Mulberry Lane raising their children and entertaining their many friends.
In 1965, Catherine and Bill moved their family to Winters to start a new life with the purchase of the Pleasants Ranch. They were known in the Winters area for their cherries and later for their California sun-dried tomatoes. Catherine was very
involved in the ranch and ran the packing shed and fruit stand. During the months of May and June, she was known as “The Cherry Lady.” Many times Channel 6 (KVIE) would arrive at Pleasants Ranch to do documentaries on the cherry crop and dried fruit operations. Catherine always included everyone at the ranch and she and Bill loved having friends and family over to enjoy the country life and Bill’s “Monet Garden.” 2001 began a new chapter in their lives when they moved to their final destination together, Carmel.
Nothing pleased Catherine more than having the family over for dinner. She will be remembered by her many friends as a fabulous cook, the consummate party hostess, the one possessing a positive outlook on life, a lover of adventure, a steward of etiquette and sophistication, and a great mother to her children. She also loved the game of bridge and played golf into her 70s.
She was the loving mother of Leslie Barth (Stan) of Esparto, Lindsey Bressani (Steve) of Folsom, Lorie Lindsey (Michael) of Sacramento, Matthew Alexander (Penelope) of Hillsborough, and Lisa Alexander of San Francisco. She had nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was affectionately referred to by her grandchildren as Mom and Cath.
She was respected by everyone that had the privilege of knowing her. Her memory will last forever in the hearts of all her friends and family. A private family mass will be held.

With his family by his bedside, Pete Hidetaka Kato, 91, passed away peacefully on Dec. 31, 2010. Kato was born on April 2, 1919, in Walnut Grove, to Sakujiro and Utae Kato. A longtime Winters resident, he graduated from Winters High School in 1939. In high school he excelled at baseball and track.
In 1941, he joined the Army and served in the 442nd Regimental Combat Team during World War II. The 442nd was comprised of American-born sons of Japanese immigrants. The 442nd’s motto was “Go For Broke” as they fought on the front lines and became the most decorated unit for its size and length of service in the history of the U.S. military. He served for five years with his last position being platoon sergeant. After the war, Kato returned to Winters where his family was in the farming business. Through an introduction by friends, he met Kimi Nakamura and they married on Feb. 26, 1950. He and Kimi shared a loving 60-year partnership.
Kato’s most happy times were spent with Kimi and their family: son, Ken Kato; daughter, Christine Walton and her husband, Bill; granddaughters Melissa (Willard) Overgaard and her husband, Mark and Nancy (Walton) Ha and her husband, Tim; and great-granddaughters, Kendall and Presley Overgaard.
When he wasn’t on a tractor tending to his orchard, he loved traveling to Lake Tahoe and Las Vegas and playing a game or two of blackjack. He also enjoyed playing poker or Hana with his friends and family. Kato was competitive in nature and loved all sports. He was also fun-loving and freely shared his warm smile and wink with those around him. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Along with his wife Kimi and his immediate family, Kato is survived by his sister, Yoneko Okuno and brothers Mike (Misao) and Henry (Marge) Kato as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
A celebration of Kato’s life is planned at 11 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 23, at the Winters Community Center. A private burial will be at the Winters Cemetery at a later date.

Sebastian “Sam” Ramos Lopez passed away at his home on Dec. 29, 2010 at the age of 89. He was born on May 7, 1921, in Vacaville to Rafael and Filomena Lopez, both immigrants from Spain. He and his family, which included his sisters Juanita (Ramos) and Anita (Zentner), lived for many years in Pleasants Valley outside of Winters.
After graduating from Winters High School in 1939, he worked for the original Lorenzo market, the California Market, before joining the Army-Air Force and serving his country proudly during World War II.
After the war, he returned home to Winters to marry his sweetheart, Marie (Carbahal). They were married for 55 years until her death in 2000. They had three children: Sebastian, Michael and Gloria.
Sam farmed his entire adult life in Winters, growing at various times apricots, peaches, almonds and walnuts. In 1990, his son-in-law, Michael Autry, joined him as a partner in farming S.R. Lopez
Orchards.
He was also a founding member of the Valley Farmers Co-op, serving as president for many years. Community activities included two terms on the Winters School Board, the Lions Club, VFW, and a lifetime member of the Elks Club.
Surviving him are his three children, and four grandchildren Erin Autry (Matt) Montgomery, Brett (Marilyn) Autry, Matthew Lopez and Cory Lopez.
“He was an inspiration to all, a patriarch of the family, and will be missed,” said a family member.
Services were held on Jan. 3, 2011. Donations in his name may be made be made to favorite charities and/or the Yolo Hospice.the Winters Cemetery at a later date.

Orville “Buck” Perry Baker passed away on Dec. 22, 2010, at the age of 89. He was born on Sept. 24, 1921, in Darlington, Mo., to Elizabeth and Orval Baker.
The Winters area has always been home for Baker. That’s where he met Norma Lowrie, whom he married on Nov. 5, 1944. Together they raised four children, Larry, Steve, Karen and Rick.
Buck was a great welder and worked for many years on a Winters ranch, where he made a name for himself with a lot of the local farmers. He then took a job with Johnson Farm Machinery in Woodland, where he worked until he retired. When he wasn’t working, he enjoyed watching sports, especially football. He was a simple man who rarely complained and was very easy going, family members said.
After the death of his wife Norma, he met and married Debbie, who survives him.
Baker also is survived by his sons Larry and wife Gloria of Redding, Steve and wife Cindy of Winters, and Rick and wife Diana of the Dominican Republic; daughter Karen and husband Steve of Winters; sisters Marge McEathron, Colleen Duke and Delores Soares; brother Jack and wife Aloha; grandchildren Stacey Baker, Steve and Dani Ramos, Matthew, Nathan, Jeff, Andrew Baker and Allison King, Autumn and Amber Baker, Briana and Christian Baker and many great-grandchildren, nephews and nieces.
Baker is preceded in death by his first wife Norma, his brother Laverne and three brothers-in-law, Dick McEathron, George Duke and Ernie Soares.
A celebration of his life is planned at 11 a.m. Dec. 30 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 435 Anderson Ave., Winters. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to an account at First Northern Bank.

Miguel Moreno Franco passed away Thursday, Dec. 9, 2010, at Woodland Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family. Born on Sept. 26, 1920, in Moroleon, Guanajuato, to Lucas and Felicitas Franco, he was 90.
He was a loving and caring father, grandfather and friend. He enjoyed family gatherings and always made visitors feel welcome at his house.
He is survived by his sons Jaime (Ilda) and Pedro (Concepcion), and daughters Bertha (Uriel) Huizar and Teresita (Gerardo) Garcia; grandchildren, Erika Padilla, Veronica Hernandez, Jaime Franco, Oscar, Cesar and Karina Franco, Jorge, Alex and Eduardo Huizar and Natalie Garcia; great-grandchildren, Dezireé, Roger and Richard Padilla and Maximiliano Hernandez; brothers Ramon of Moroleon, Guanajuato, Mexico, Jose of Winters and sister Guadalupe of Richmond.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Natividad Franco, sister Natalia, brothers Socorro and Gilberto, and just recently, close friend Vicenta Rodriguez.
A Rosary will be held at St. Anthony Catholic Church on Tuesday, Dec. 14, at 7 p.m. and a funeral Mass will be on Wednesday, Dec. 15, followed by burial services at the Winters Cemetery. Father Humberto Gomez of Vacaville will be officiating.
Funeral arrangements are under the care of Wiscombe Funeral Home.

August Peter Gonnella died Thursday, Dec. 9, 2010, at age 85. He was born June 11, 1925, to Pompeo and Pilmira Gonnella in Occidental.
Gonnella is survived by his wife of 61 years, Julia Gonnella; children Jimmy Gonnella of Santa Rosa, Ronnie Gonnella of Winters; Augie Gonnella of Winters; Gloria Foster of Lodi, Judy Jeffery of Vacaville and Diana Carner of Winters; daughter-in-law Nancey Gonnella; sons-in-law Ashley Jeffery, Richard Carner and Gary Foster; and the late Betty Gonnella. He had 12 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
Gonnella had a love for his work. In the early years, he worked at Travis airbase. He retired from the Carpenter’s Union, but his greatest love was his masonry work and all the love from his family and friends. “We will miss him,” family members said.

A celebration of his life will be held on Friday, December 17, at 11 a.m. at the Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 205 Russell Street, Winters.

Funeral arrangements are under the care of McCune Garden Chapel.

Martha Mary Johnson passed away on Friday, Dec. 10, 2010, at age 87. She was born on May 22, 1923, and raised in Winters, where she met and married her husband of 65 years, Herbert Johnson, and where together they raised their family.
Over the years, she was employed as a bookkeeper for various Winters-based businesses, the last of which was Valley Almond Growers and, after many years of service, she retired. Martha spent her
remaining years enjoying her family and their frequent camping trips.
Martha is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, LeRoy and Debra Johnson; grandson Scott Johnson, granddaughter Kimberli Quam and her husband Brent; and great-grandson Tyler Cassidy.
She was preceded in death by her husband Herbert and daughter Darlene Newmann.
Private family services will be held on Friday, Dec. 17, at 10:30 a.m. at Wiscombe Funeral Home in Winters. Interment will be in Winters Cemetery.
Those who wish to sign a guestbook online may do so at www.wiscombefuneral.com.

Oneonta “Onie” Arnim Hailey, 99, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2010, at the South Sacramento Kaiser Permanente Hospital in the presence of her son Bill and daughter-in-law Shirlee.
She was born in Oklahoma City, Okla., on Feb. 14, 1911, the youngest of three sisters born to Meta and Frank Arnim. Shortly thereafter, the family relocated to Colorado Springs, Colo., where she grew up and attended the local schools.
After leaving high school, she became a telephone operator. In 1932,, she met Cord Hailey and on June 6, 1933, they married at Castle Rocks, Colo. During the same year, they relocated to San Francisco, where Onie worked for the San Francisco Chronicle in the circulation department.
In 1934, Cord joined PG&E, which started a period of residential relocations in the high Sierra Nevada at hydroelectric power plants. These years in the Sierra were some of the happiest for Onie. Her two sons, Bill born in 1941 and Carl born in 1943, give her the full time job of mom and homemaker.
In 1950, Cord transferred to Winters as the local manager for PG&E until retiring in 1972. Onie was a homemaker through the 1950s and ’60s. A close friend talked Onie into joining her and local pharmacist Rod Baker in opening the Ju-De Gift Shop on Main Street, next to Day’s Pharmacy.
Onie excelled at purchasing gift merchandise for the store and loved the interaction with local residents, especially children. She retired in the late ’80s when Rod sold the store. During the later years of their marriage, Onie and Cord traveled extensively throughout the U.S. and Canada
She was preceded in death by her husband, who passed away in 1995 at the age of 86; sisters Nona and Nita; and her parents.
She leaves behind her son Bill, daughter-in-law Shirlee, son Carl, daughter-in-law Ginny and granddaughter Grace.
Family and friends are invited to celebrate Onie’s life with graveside services at the Winters Cemetery, 415 Cemetery Drive, off of Grant Avenue, at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 8, with a reception following at St. Anthony Parish Hall, 511 Main St.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a favorite charity or to the Winters Center for the Arts, c/o Bill Hailey, P.O. Box 648 Winters, CA 95694.

James Caldwell passed away Nov. 28 at Sutter Memorial Hospital in Sacramento after a short illness. He was 67.
He was born March 30, 1943, in Wayne, Mich.
He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Carol of Winters; five children, Tammy Ruiz, James IIII, Teri Medena and husband Rolando, and Timothy Caldwell, all of Winters, and Daniel and wife Nicole of Fairfield; grandchildren Lisa, Mari, Ray, Brien, Andrew, Daniel, Lilliana, Shawn, Angel, Rosi, Rolando, Lupe and Zack, plus a little angel in Heaven, Christopher; and great-grandchild
Andrew Jr.
He also is survived by his mother, Amelia from Missouri and several brothers and sisters in Missouri and Michigan.
Caldwell was a veteran in the Air Force, serving in Vietnam. He worked for 20 years for Granberg International in Vallejo.
Funeral services are planned at 1 p.m. Dec. 14 at the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery in Dixon.

Constance “Connie” Yvette Wilson passed away at her home in Woodland, with her family by her side, on Monday, Nov. 22, 2010. She was 78.
A native of Chicopee, Mass., she was born Feb. 5, 1932, to Ovila and Antonia Gladu. Wilson is survived by her husband of 59 years, Jim Wilson, one son and three daughters. She is also survived by nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Family members said she will be fondly remembered for her love of gardening and playing bridge.
Memorial contributions may be made, at Wilson’s request, to Yolo Hospice, 1909 Galileo Court, Suite A, Davis, CA 95618.
A private family graveside service is planned at Sacramento Valley National Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Bryan-Braker Funeral Home in Dixon. For more information, call (707) 693-0292 or visit the online guestbook at www.bryanbraker.com.

John Hubert, 71, passed away at his home in Gualala on Nov. 7, 2010. He was born April 27, 1939, in Winters to Bud and Welda Hubert. He spent his childhood in Winters growing up on the family apricot ranch in Pleasant Valley. He attended the Pleasant Valley School and Winters High School, and graduated with the class of 1957.
After graduation, he moved to Gualala and worked as a heavy equipment operator. He spent two years in the U.S. Army and most of his tour of duty was in Alaska.
He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Judy Mosier Hubert; daughters Cara Sternad of Santa Rosa and Jody Hubert of Gualala, and son Jamie of Georgetown; four grandchildren, Crystal Cullen of Gualala, Chase and Riley Sternad of Santa Rosa and Jason Hubert of Georgetown; sisters, Gail Gage of Mount Shasta, Vicky Hayes of Mount Rainier, Wash., and brother Bud of Woodland.
A celebration of his life is planned at 11 a.m. Nov. 20 at the Pioneer Presbyterian Church. In lieu of flowers, the family ask that donations in his memory be made to the American Cancer Society or Pioneer Presbyterian Church.

Jannes June Echols, 77, died Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2010, at Alderson’s Convalescent Hospital in Woodland, when she lost her long courageous battle with a brain tumor. Born June 2, 1933, in Woodland, to Ira “Pat” and Thelma Nichols, she lived in Woodland until age 10, when the family moved to the new family ranch in Pleasants Valley near Winters. She attended
a one-room country schoolhouse in Pleasants Valley until she entered Winters High School, where she graduated valedictorian of her class in 1951.
She married Billy Lynn Echols of Winters in 1952 and continued living on the family ranch in Pleasants Valley where her father built her a wonderful blue house, which she and her husband turned into a very loving home for their four children. At the ranch, they were surrounded by her parents and all of her brothers, who also married and built their family homes on the multi-family ranch, where she continued to live for her entire life.
She was a fun-loving, kind and hard working woman. In addition to working on the family ranch, she held many jobs during her life, some of which included bank teller, fruit packer, cutter and picker, working with walnuts and teacher’s aid, but her most notable employment was her bookkeeping position for more than 25 years at the California Market, which later became the Town and Country Market.
She was an avid reader, bingo player, outstanding cook and a member of a local bridge group for more than 30 years. Her hobbies included sewing, quilting, crossword puzzles, going to the movies, crocheting, playing cards and teaching her daughters how to do all of those things.
“Everyone who met Jannes, loved her,” said a family member. “She had a way about her that was very warm and welcoming and made people feel like they had known her forever as soon as they met her. She especially enjoyed her annual family trips to the ocean to celebrate the end of fruit season. Family time was always cherished by all. Jannes will be greatly missed by all who knew her. We are all blessed to have had her in our lives for as long as we did.”
She is survived by her brothers and sisters-in-law Joan Gates, Coy and Shirley Nichols, and Bill and Barbara Nichols, all of Pleasants Valley; daughters Debra Echols of Fairfield, Cindy Layton and husband Russell, Thelma Maier and fiancée Randy Simmons, and Rebecca Griffey and husband Stephen, all of Winters; grandchildren Katie Hickman of Vacaville, Rusty Layton of Sacramento, and Sarah Layton, William Maier, Nicholas Maier, Johnny Maier and Allie Griffey, all of Winters; great-grandchildren Allysa Meier of Vacaville and Emily and Isabel Maier of Winters; a multitude of nieces, nephews and cousins from all over;
She was preceded in death by the love of her life, her husband of 43 years, Billy Lynn Echols, parents Ira and Thelma Nichols, and brother Bruce Gates, all of Pleasants Valley, and son in-law Jerry Maier of Winters.
Friends and relatives held a graveside service at the Winters Cemetery on Tuesday, Nov. 16, where she was laid to rest next to Billy.

Herbert Lonnie Johnson of Winters passed away Nov. 10, 2010, at the age of 86. The son of a Baptist minister, he was born April 19, 1924, in Moody Springs, Okla.
As a young man, he traveled to California and settled in Winters where he met his wife of 65 years, Martha (Pezzatti) Johnson. In 1981, after 30 years of service, he retired from the Yolo County Road Department and in the years to follow, pursued his love of hunting and fishing.
He is survived by his wife, Martha; son, LeRoy Johnson and wife Debra Johnson; grandson, Scott Johnson; granddaughter, Kimberli Quam and husband Brent Quam and great-grandson, Tyler Cassidy. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Darlene Newmann.
Graveside services are planned at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 19, at Winters Cemetery, 415 Cemetery Drive.
Those who wish to sign a guestbook online may do so at www.wiscombefuneral.com.

Edna Thomson passed away Sunday, Nov. 14, in Woodland at age 80. She was born April 2, 1930, in Ismay, Mont., a town that changed its name to Joe, Mont. — after the NFL football player of the same name — as a publicity stunt in 1993.
She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Charles Thomson; a daughter, Joy Bearden and her husband Dean; a son, Chuck Thomson; six grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 19, at
McNary’s in Woodland with graveside services following.

Marylou Judy, a well known elementary school teacher, passed away on Sept. 21, 2010, at the age of 101.
She specialized in teaching reading techniques and retired from the Sacramento School District in 1970. Born in 1909 in Mason City, Iowa, Marylou Craven Judy grew up in Boise, Idaho, and graduated from the University of Idaho in Moscow where she majored in music. It was at the University of Idaho that she met her future husband, Frank Judy. After their marriage, they moved to Winters and later to Walnut Grove and finally to Sacramento where they made their home for more than 60 years. Frank Judy passed away in 1981. Marylou Judy was an active member of the Phi Beta Phi Alumni Association.
Notably, her father-in-law, D.O. Judy planted the palm tree at Railroad Avenue and Main Street in Winters.
An avid reader who loved to travel and garden, Marylou Judy is survived by her daughter, Carolyn Deaver of Washington D.C., and Francia Davis and David Judy, both of Sacramento, in addition to six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Family members said she was a wonderful wife, teacher, mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother, and will be missed very much.
Donations in memory or Marylou Judy can be made to Reading is Fundamental, www.rif.org, a national organization dedicated to helping people of all ages learn to read.

Ernest McClellan Madison died Sept. 5, 2010, in Tucson, Ariz., of natural causes. He was born Jan. 13, 1928, in Topeka, Kan. His parents were Charles Clyde Madison and Violet Lavinia Scott. He joined the Marines at 17 and fought in the Korean War. He was trained as a radio man and flew in multiple missions into Korea and back, and rescued people being hunted by the North
Korean Communist regime.
After his service in the military, he met and married Rueberta Mae Carter, who predeceased him. He met his second wife,
Patricia, in Arizona.
Always a good storyteller, full of energy and laughter, he was an avid ham radio operator. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
He leaves behind seven children: Chuck (Linda), Jill Lynn (Don), Christine, John, Sienna (Robin), Veronica and Andrea. His family includes 11 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren.
A family gathering is planned Sept. 26 near his home in Amado and on Elephant Head Mountain, Arizona, where he loved to hike and explore.

William Glen Nance, 84, of Winters, passed away Saturday, Sept. 18, 2010, at his home. He had been an area resident for 56 years.
He was born July 6, 1926, in Jerusalem, Ark., to Earley and Lila Nance. He quit school in the sixth grade to help support his family by working on farms. In 1943, he married Bernice Yaney. Shortly after, he joined the U.S. Army where he served as a nurse during WWII for two years.
In 1954, he moved his family from Missouri to California and settled down in Winters at his house on Edwards Street. In 1990, his wife, Bernice, died after 47 years of marriage. In 1991, he married Mozelle Estes and spent 18 years with her, until her passing in June 2009.
He took great pride in his home and yard, and enjoyed tending to his orange tree and tomato garden. He was a hardworking, self-educated man, who gave his all to God and his family.
He is survived by his children, Carolyn (Ed) Rutledge of Dixon, Linda (Nick) Creed of Rio Vista, Darrell (Pam) Nance of Chester, Rosemary (Anthony) Martinez of Durham and Darla (Mike) Chute of Northville, Mich.; 13 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild; Mozelle’s children, Wayne (Margo Sharon) Estes of Salem, Oregon, Susan Estes of Oklahoma City, Okla., and Glenda (Bill) Landon of Mount Vernon, Wash., as well as numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sisters, Mildred Everett of Alabama, Iva (Ed) Kelly of Winters and Dorene Crites of Winters.
A visitation will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 23, at Wiscombe Funeral Home, 34 Main St. in Winters. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 24, at Discovery Worship Center, 315 Edwards St. Interment will follow at Winters Cemetery.
Those who wish to sign a guestbook online may do so at www.wiscombefuneral.com.

Dorothy Thomas Rutler passed away on July 27, 2010, at her home in Winters. Born April 16, 1957, she was 53. Dorothy had a heart full of love and compassion for everyone she met. She had a beautiful smile and generous spirit. Dorothy never knew a stranger, and she was a friend to all.
She is survived by her longtime partner, Steve Collette, her son Tom and Donna Nelson and their four children, Destiny, Zachary, Emily and Carly; daughter Lacey and Joe Gomes and their four children, Mackayla, Arianna, Paisley and Shelby; her brothers James Thomas and Robin Thomas; sisters Barbara Swink and Donna Thomas; and many nephews and nieces and a huge extended family.
She was preceded in death by her parents James and Margree Thomas, her brother Wayne Thomas and her sister Deborah Howard.
Graveside services are planned at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 20, at the Winters Cemetery.

Monsignor Andrew V. Coffey, a long-respected and beloved priest of the diocese who was pastor of St. Anthony Parish in Winters for eight years before serving at St. James Parish in Davis from 1963 to 1994, died Thursday, Aug. 12, at Sutter Hospital in Sacramento following a lengthy illness. He was 89.
Coffey was being treated for a kidney
infection at Sutter Hospital in the last two weeks of his life. Coffey also had been undergoing chemotherapy for leukemia, with which he was diagnosed about a year ago.
Coffey had moved out of the church around July to live at Mercy McMahon Terrace, an elder-care facility in Sacramento.
Those who knew him said Coffey was a man of kindness and humility, a man of sincere spirituality and a powerful advocate for the sanctity of all human life and the dignity of all people.
In addition to his work with the parish, Coffey was dedicated to Sacramento Life Center, a nonprofit resource that gives pregnant women the
support and resources they need to have and care for their babies.
Coffey grew up on a farm with three brothers and three sisters in Enfield, County Meath, Ireland. He attended the seminary and was ordained a priest in 1947.
He moved to California to work in the Sacramento Diocese and was assigned to a parish in Chico for seven years, then one in Winters for eight years, before he ended up in Davis in 1963.
At the time, the Newman Center Church at Fifth and C streets served as the Catholic church in Davis. Coffey was instructed to build a new parish separate from Newman, so he organized a parish council to help guide him.
The community was divided on whether it needed a new church or school, but plans eventually moved ahead with the construction of St. James School in 1965, as well as a new rectory. Two years later, a convent was built next to the school and the church was constructed at the corner of 14th and B streets.
Coffey was praised for facilitating discussion while keeping his values strong.
He served at St. James for many years and continued to live at the church after his retirement in 1994.
Father Bong Rojas and Father Innocent Subiza cared lovingly for the pastor emeritus in the last years of his life, said Father Martin Brusato, who knew Coffey for 20 years.
Bishop Jaime Soto will celebrate the funeral Mass for Coffey on Friday, Aug. 20, at 11:30 a.m. in the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament at 11th and K Streets in Sacramento. Bishop Emeritus John S. Cummins of Oakland will be the homilist. A vigil service will be held on Thursday, Aug. 19, at 7 p.m. at St. James Church, 1275 B St. in Davis. A potluck reception will also be held immediately following the vigil service.

John Leroy “Roy” Hull, 82, passed away peacefully at home on Aug. 4, 2010. He was born September 5, 1927 in Eureka to William Shinn Hull and Lurena Margaret Medcalf, making him a third generation Californian. He grew up on a dairy in
Hydesville.
Following his graduation from Willows High School in Willows, he entered UC Davis in 1945.
After one semester he asked to be drafted into the army and joined the military on March 22, 1946. He served one year and five days in military intelligence.
After being honorably discharged from the army, he met his future wife, Patsy Box, and then finished at UC Davis with a bachelor of science
degree in animal husbandry in January 1951. He went to work for the university as a field foreman, managing the Sierra Field Station cattle herd in Brown’s Valley near Marysville, as well as the feed mill and livestock on campus. He married Patsy on Oct. 7, 1951.
During his time working for the university, he was involved in grazing management research and went on to earn his masters degree in 1962. He taught animal science classes to non-majors for 10 years and was published over 50 times in various agriculture journals. He retired from UC Davis in October 1991. He was proud to be a part of the university staff and even more proud that all five of his children graduated from UC Davis.
While raising his children, he was a Little League coach and a Boy Scouts leader. Along with his wife, he was also very involved in the 4-H program for 30 years as both a sheep and beef project leader and a community leader for the Westfield
4-H Club. During retirement, Roy and Pat traveled all over the world, square-danced and played cards with friends. He also spent many hours collecting and carving carousel horses, gardening and raising animals. He also enjoyed volunteering as a docent at the Hedrick Ag History Center in Woodland.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Patsy; children and their spouses Nancy and Rick Barnes of Callahan, John and Claudia Hull of Discovery Bay, Sharon and Rod Anstead of Winters, Julie and Ed Garcia of Chula Vista, and Bonnie and Chris Simas of Capay; grandchildren, Nicole and Brian Barnes, Shelley and Ryan Hull, Rick, Chelsea and Kate Anstead, Sam and Brittani Garcia, and Mason, John, Matthew and Thomas Simas; sisters, Lola Lawson and Lois Nitchman; numerous nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by three brothers, Edward, Joe and Albert Hull.
The family would like to thank his caregivers, Eremasi, Ana, Selita, Yvonne and Bill as well as Sutter Home Health and Sutter Hospice for their care and compassion.
A celebration of Roy’s life will be held on Sept. 5, 2010 from 2-4 p.m. at the Hull home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Roy’s name to a
favorite charity.

Ronald K. Anstead passed away on July 23, 2010. Born Sept. 9, 1932 in Chico California to Bob and Vera Anstead, he was 78.
He grew up in Gridley, where he learned to fish, hunt and play guitar. He was a natural builder, a true craftsman, and will be remembered by friends and family as “forever the gentleman.”
In 1952 at the age of 20, he went to work for the
Department of Fish and Game, and after 40 years of service to the wildlife of this state he retired in 1991 as a Wildlife Habitat Supervisor. He was
instrumental in countless habitat projects throughout the State of California and his work can be seen today by the wild turkeys turned loose by his hand in the mountains west of Winters.
In 1963 due to a transfer, he moved his family from Grizzly Island; he had his choice of towns in the area to settle. He ultimately selected Winters, where the opportunity to fish Putah Creek would be in his back yard.
He grew up with the State of California’s waterfowl public hunting areas, helping develop the program that it is today. His tour of duty included Grey Lodge, Sutter, Colusa and the Sacramento Wildlife area. He made many special friendships along the way and will be missed dearly.
He is survived by his son, Rod Anstead and his wife Sharon, and their children, his beloved grandchildren Ricky, Chelsea and Katie Anstead, all of Winters; daughter Pam Shimel and husband Carl of Junction City; sister Gloria Hillier and husband Ronald of Bountiful Utah; brother Bobby Anstead and wife JoAnn of Boise, Idaho; and Bonnie Campbell of Potter Valley.
“We will all miss his smile, his music and the twinkle in his eye,” said a family member. A celebration of his life will be held on Aug. 7, 5-8 p.m. at 1024 Village Circle in Winters. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the California Waterfowl
Association, 4630 Northgate Boulevard, Suite 150, Sacramento, CA 95834

Joseph Frank “Joe” Cuberos, 76, died July 26, 2010 in Lancaster at the home of his son Joe, following a long illness. He was born May 14, 1934, in San Francisco, to Justo and Carmen Cuberos.
He moved to Winters in 1949 with his parents and siblings, graduating from Winters High School with the Class of 1951 Upon graduation, he was
employed at the local PG&E office. During the Vietnam War, he was a civilian employee for a year with a construction company. He held many
employment positions during his lifetime, including part owner of J.J.’s Club in Winters, consultant for the Solano Irrigation District, and was a maintenance and transportation supervisor for the Travis School District. He retired in 2005 after serving as a building inspector for the State of California. In 2006, he purchased property in Selma, Oregon and resided there until July 1, 2010, moving to Lancaster to be with his son Joe and family.
Surviving him are his sons Joseph Goodwin Cuberos and wife Michelle of Lancaster and William Gren Cuberos of Redmond, Washington; grandson Joseph Anthony Cuberos of Sand Point, Idaho; granddaughter, Saphira Carolyn Cuberos of Lancaster; brother and sister-in-law Ralph and Josie Cuberos, and sister, Carmen Jean Rubio, all of Winters; three generations of nieces and nephews, including niece and goddaughter Barbara Cummins of New Washoe Valley, Nevada.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law Joe Rubio.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Aug. 14, at 11 a.m. at Vaca Hills Chapel, 524 Elmira Road in Vacaville.

Victor L. Bussard, 83, of Winters passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2010 at Sutter Davis Hospital. He was an area resident for 59 years.
He was born on Jan. 15, 1927 in Lipscomb, Texas to Oliver and Lottie Bussard. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard for three years and got out in 1946 with an honorable discharge. He worked for Cranston Brothers in Woodland for seven years, then he and his wife owned Orrick Oils in Winters, retiring
after 35 years, in March 1992.
He belonged to Senior Gleaners of Sacramento for five years, Lions Club since 1975. He served as co-chairman for Blood Source blood drives since 1975 and donated for years until he was no longer allowed to due to health reasons. He and his wife, Viola, enjoyed traveling to all the western states in their RV and loved to fish, but not eat them.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Viola Bussard of Winters; children Elmer (Chrissy) Bussard of Nevada City, and Viola (David) Kidder of Winters; grandchildren Julie Morales-Tony and her daughter Sophia, and Michelle Bussard-Ryan and her son, Aiden.
To honor Mr. Bussard’s wishes, no funeral services will be held. In lieu of flowers, the family
requests that donations be sent to the Lions Club of Winters.
Those who wish to sign a guestbook online may do so at www.wiscombefuneral.com.

Betty Hoskins passed away Thursday, July 29, at home, peacefully, surrounded by her family. Earlier this year, Betty elected to stop cancer treatment and survived long enough to enjoy spring in her beautiful garden.
Betty was born in 1925 in Canfield, Ohio, and made her way to the Golden State in 1945. On the bus, she met and fell in love with Ed Hoskins. They married in 1946. Their life was alternately adventurous, scrappy, hard and fun. Along the way, Betty raised seven children and two step-children moving to Monticello, Vallejo, Putah Creek and Davis, before finally settling in Winters where she was city clerk for 10 years.
Betty took great joy in life’s simple pleasures — a morning cup of coffee with a crossword puzzle, a glass of wine with an ice cube, making simple but delicious meals whose recipes have been passed on to the next generation. As a young woman, she dreamed of being an artist, but in later years her artistry was expressed in the elaborate and unique cakes she decorated for family and friends as well as a few impressive paintings and drawings. Betty most enjoyed her backyard garden. It wasn’t just a flower bed; she created a stream made of pebbles that flowed around the yard surrounded by colorful plants, flowers and populated with animal sculptures.
Most especially, Betty had time to love and
attend to each of the nine children she raised and was beloved by all of them. Her grandsons in Winters always knew they could stop by after school for a soda, cookies and conversation. Her gift to all of them was simple kindness and love.
She will be greatly missed and, in accordance with her wishes, she will be buried next to her husband in the Winters Cemetery. May her legacy be a blessing to the many she touched.
She is survived by her step-son Bud Hoskins and wife Nancy of Cameron Park, Pete and Sharon Hoskins of Philadelphia, Tom and Dorothy Hoskins of Shasta, Judy and Herschell Whitley of Winters, Patty and Fred Roybal of Merced, Ann Foster of Winters, John and Jennifer Hoskins of Winters, Doug and Laurie Hoskins of Winters, 19 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.
There will be a visitation from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 5, at the Pioneer Presbyterian Church and a funeral service at the church at 11 a.m. Friday followed by interment at the Winters Cemetery. Following the burial, there will be an open house at 462 Edwards St. for family and all who would like to come.

Carroll Sloper passed away on July 6, 2010 after a short illness. A former resident of Chowchilla and Winters, he and his wife, Maxine, had lived in Fairfield since 2008.
He was born at Biola, in Fresno County, California on May 17, 1917, to Ross Sloper and Elsie Meakins Sloper. He graduated from Kerman High School in 1934 and Fresno State College in 1941, earning a masters degree in 1954. In 1942, he enlisted in the Army Air Force, completed pilot training and served as an instructor pilot. Late in the war he led a B29 crew and was awaiting overseas assignment at war’s end.
Meantime, he had accepted a teacher’s position in Chowchilla early in 1941 and returned to that position in 1945, with a wife and two children. He remained with the Chowchilla School District serving as teacher, bus driver, principal, and district superintendent until his retirement in 1975. He helped establish the Madera County Mental Health Association & Clinic and was active in the Chowchilla Lions Club.
The Slopers moved to the Winters area in 1986 where he joined the Rotary Club and sang with the Winters Circle of Singers. He always enjoyed a good game of bridge or cribbage, and loved fishing and reading. His wife Maxine died in March of this year. His son Neal lives in Eureka and daughters Linda Eastman and Nancy Howard are Winters residents. He is also survived by five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by sisters Erma Maerzke and Elma Kell and brothers Wayne Sloper, Maurice Sloper and Robert Sloper. Memorial contributions may be directed to either Yolo Hospice, or the Winters Healthcare Foundation in his memory.

Charles “Chuck” Nelson, 76, passed away on July 8, 2010 at his home in Winters, after a brief illness. He was born on July 30, 1933 in Sentinel, Oklahoma. He worked for Hunt Wesson Foods for 19 years. His pastimes included fishing, boating, bowling, square dancing, camping, barbequing, football and baseball.
He leaves behind his wife of 38 years, Betty; daughters, Carol, Nancy and Diana; stepdaughters, Darla, Debbie and Dana; sons, Randy and Joe; stepson Jack; 18 grandchildren; friends, G.W. Davis, Brian Leaver, Danny Benitz, and Leslie Lance and brother Roger.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Elona.
A graveside service was planned for Wednesday, July 21, at the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery. Online guestbook can be signed at www.mccunechapel.com.

Mary Louise Hattabaugh died on July 4, 2010, at Woodland Memorial Hospital at age 80. She was born July 21, 1929, to John and Gaynell Sobba.
Mary is survived by children Ann and Johnnie Jenkins of Antelope, Lester and Vickie Hattabaugh Jr. of Woodland and Judy Hattabaugh of Winters; grandchildren Christopher Hattabaugh of Woodland, Jennifer and Robbie Longan of Woodland and Sheila and Ian Peterson of Citrus Heights; great-grandchildren Jacquelyn Peterson and Allyssa Peterson, both of Citrus Heights; brothers and sisters James and Zelma Sobba of Cameron Park, Teresa Manas of Winters, Mary Sunderman of Willows and Ernest Hattabaugh of
Vacaville; as well as a number of nephews and nieces and great-nephews and nieces.
She was preceded in death by her husband Lester Hattabaugh Sr.; her father and mother John and Gaynell Sobba; father-in-law and mother-
in-law Chester and Vinnie Hattabaugh; brothers Eugene Sobba and Marvin, Kenneth and Robert Hattabaugh, Fred Sunderman and Gabriel Manas; sisters Rosemary Sobba, Betty Hattabaugh and Emily Hattabaugh; and a number of nephews and nieces.
Graveside services will take place at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 8, at Winters Cemetery.
Flowers at the grave site or a donation to the American Cancer Society will be appreciated.

Helen Hatsumi Hiramatsu was born in Winters on March 15, 1921, to Johachi and Miya Nishikawa, and graduated from Winters High School in 1938 with highest honors. After school, she worked as a hairdresser in San Francisco, but after World War II broke out, she was interned with her family in Amache, Colo. In 1943, she married Roy Hiramatsu and, while he was in the service and stationed overseas, she attended business school and later worked for the government in Washington, D.C. After the war, she and Roy returned to Winters to farm, and for 62 years they enjoyed a happy and productive life
together until Roy’s death in 2006. In 2007, Helen was diagnosed with colon cancer, and she bravely fought that disease for more than three years. She passed away peacefully at her home in Winters on June 29, 2010, surrounded by family and friends.
Helen dearly loved her life on the farm; spending time with family and friends; visiting Japan; her Buddhist faith; her yoga practice; and the many gifts of each day. Those who knew her remember her kind, gracious and inspirational nature; her joyful spirit; and her deep love and pride for her family.
She leaves behind her son, Dennis, and daughter-in-law, Julie; her daughter, Julie; her daughter-in-law, Virginia, and granddaughter, Suzanne; her sister, Maizie; and many loving family members.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Roy; her eldest son, Ron; her sisters, Hattie and Mitzie; and her brother, George.
A memorial service is planned at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 8, at the Buddhist Church of Sacramento, 2401 Riverside Blvd., Sacramento. In lieu of flowers and gifts, a donation to the American Cancer Society or to the Yolo Hospice would be most appreciated.

Ann Verdin Whitworth, 87, passed away on June 16, 2010 in Eureka after a brief illness. She was born on Sept. 23, 1922 to James Harris and Nellie (Cambron) Verdin in Rosebud County, Montana, where her father was a rancher. After his early death, she, her older brother James, and her mother moved to Council Bluffs and later to Iowa City, Iowa, where she obtained a Bachelor of Arts in English at the University of Iowa. It was there that she met her future husband, Rex Hancock Whitworth, who was on a Rockefeller medical scholarship from Cambridge University. In 1944 they married and sailed to England where Rex served in the Medical Corps of the Royal Air Force. They lived in Manchester where their first child, Valerie, was born, and then in London for the duration of the war. Post-war, the family moved to California, where Rex practiced medicine in Salinas, San Francisco, and Monterey. They had four more children, Pamela, Rex (Rick), Victoria and Christopher. Ann and Rex divorced in 1962 and Ann obtained her teaching credential and began teaching English at Pacific Grove Junior High School and eventually at the high school, where she was a great favorite with students and colleagues. She retired from teaching in the mid-1980s, enjoying many years of travel and other favorite pursuits. In 2004, she moved to Davis to be closer to two of her children, Valerie and Victoria. She is survived by her children, Valerie Whitworth (Michael Barbour) of Winters, Pamela Graff (Stan) of Ann Arbor, Michigan, Victoria Whitworth of Davis and Christopher Whitworth (Janet) of Fieldbrook; four grand-children, Steven, Cecilia, and William Whitworth, and Spencer Graff. She was preceded in death by her brother James and her son Rick. In lieu of flowers, send donations in her memory to the Yolo Adult Day Health Care Center, 20 North Cottonwood, Woodland, CA 95695, and note on the check that the gift is in Ann Whitworth’s name. Donations may also be sent to the Northern California Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. There was a celebration of her life on Saturday, June 26, at the Veterans Memorial Auditorium, 203 East 14th Street, Davis, CA 95616. Family, friends and former students are invited to sign a guest book at the Monterey Herald’s website: legacy. com/obituaries/montereyherald/.

Willene Hyer passed away peacefully on June 15, 2010, at Woodside Healthcare Center in Sacramento.
She was born in Winfield, Ala., on May 9, 1916, to James and Alma Bishop. She married John J. Hyer on Dec. 24, 1936.
They were married 57 years and had two sons, Robert and James, and a daughter, Sherry. She was a military wife and they traveled to many states and Germany during their 20 years of service in the Army.
They retired to Winters for several years and then to North Highlands. She enjoyed their travels in their trailer and some of her favorite times were spent camping and fishing at Lake Solano with her grandchildren. Her great-grandchildren also were a special joy in her life.
She was a wonderful Christian woman, a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother to her family and will be greatly missed by all.
She was a member of the Emmanuel Baptist Church in Rancho Cordova. She was preceded in death by husband John J. Hyer, daughter Sherry Hyer and her seven brothers and three sisters.
She is survived by sons Robert Hyer (Cathy) of North Highlands and James Hyer (Shirley) of Winters; grandsons Jim Hyer (Tracy) of Merced, David Hyer (Kim) of Winters, Rob Hyer (Sonoma) of Woodland, Jeremy Hyer (Crystal) of Rio Linda and Aaron Hyer of North Highlands; great-grandchildren Zachary and Miley Hyer of Merced, Justin and Tess Hyer of Winters, John, James and Jacob Hyer of Rio Linda and Stephanie Heimen of North Highlands. She also is survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial service is planned at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 26, at First Baptist Church, 512 First St., Winters, with the Rev. James Allen officiating.
Memorial donations may be made to First Baptist Church food closet or your favorite charity.

Eugenio Montoya Jimenez, 89, died Thursday, June 10, 2010 at Stollwood Convalescent Hospital in Woodland. Born Sept. 11, 1920 in Caldwell, Texas to Magdaleno and Santos (Montoya) Jimenez, where he grew up and attended area schools, until moving to Yolo County, where he resided in Winters for the past 60 years.
A foreman in area agriculture for Lester Farms for more than 45 years, he is survived by his daughters Stella Corrales and husband David of Redwood City, Adela Avalos and Husband Antonio of Winters, Sofia Sandoval and husband Serafin of Dixon, Aroura Cerros, Carol Jimenez, Gloria Jimenez and husband
Felipe all of Woodland, Delores Hernandez and husband Victor, Linda Jimenez, and Rachel Jimenez all of Winters, and Alice Jimenez of Los Angeles; sons, Herman Jimenez and wife Lori, and Danny Valdez and wife Robby both of Dixon, and Fred De Los Santos and wife Debbie of Winters.
He was preceded in death by his wife Carmen Jimenez.
Visitation was held Monday June 14, 2010 from
7-8 p.m. at the Woodland Family Worship Center, 386 West Beamer Street in Woodland. Interment followed on Tuesday, June 15. at Monument Hill Memorial Park, 35036 County Road 22 in Woodland.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the charity of the donor’s choice in his memory. Assisting the family with funeral arrangements is Evergreen Funeral Service of Woodland.

Richard Stinnett passed away on May 22, 2010 at the Skylakes Medical Center in Klamath Falls, Oregon. Born in Cardin, Oklahoma on May 1, 1928 he was 82.
He served in the U.S. Army from 1951 thru 1953, staying in the reserves for another 6 years, retiring in 1959. During his time in service, he had an MOS of 3008 working on liaison airplanes as a mechanic. Later, he was a mechanic on helicopters with an MOS of 3995. He was part of the Operation Snow Storm & Cold Spot in 1953.
After his honorable discharge in 1953, he worked at the Boeing Aircraft in Wichita KS on final assembly for the B47. Years later, he went to Almagordo, NM where the B52 was in production. He was assigned to the experimental phase working on the Delta Wing chase planes.
He owned and operated two 7-11 stores in Vacaville during the 1970s. Later, he started Stinnett Automotive in Winters. He owned and operated the Diamond Bear Bicycle Shop, the Cookie Corner Restaurant on 3rd Street and the Stinnett Enterprises at 117 West Main Street in Woodland in the 1980s.
In 1993 he again moved to Winters, where he started Stinnett Trucking Business, leasing his gravel truck to Double M Trucking. He owned and operated this business until the time of his retirement in 2002. It was there that his love became his backhoe on which he spent countless hours improving the 20 acre parcel he had purchased in Sprague River Oregon. In 2005, he completed the 50x60’ shop of his dreams, complete with hoist for automotive work, tire balancer and machine, compressor, and all his tools of the trade.
With his amazing sense of humor and sparkling personality, he made many friends over the years, say family members. He always had a story to tell and had the wonderful ability to make people laugh. He was so loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him, says a family member.
Richard is survived by his wife of 29 years Nancy; sons Richard Stinnett and his wife Diane of Wichita, Kansas, John Stangle of Andover Kansas, Edward Stinnett and his wife Debbie of Ceres, Thomas Stinnett and his wife Marcia of Yuba City; daughters Debbie Pedersen and her husband Curt of Yucca Valley, Ramona VanDeberg and her husband Tim of Vacaville, and Wanona Ireland of Vacaville; brother Kenneth Stinnett and his wife Maudene of Wichita, Kansas; sister Mildred Elliott of Columbus, Kansas; 20 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Alva Everett and Clara Carroll Stinnett, three sisters and four brothers.
A service of tribute and love was held on June 2 at 2 p.m. at Eternal Hills Chapel. A time of visitation was held on June 2 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Edward “Eddie” Allen Baker, M.D. passed away on May 25, 2010, after suffering a major stroke. He was 91 years old.
He was born in Winters in 1918, and graduated from Winters Joint Union High School in 1936, where he played football, basketball and baseball. He also played football for the Aggies while attending undergraduate school in Davis. He went on to graduate from UC Berkeley. He then
attended medical school in St. Louis, Mo., after marrying his sweetheart, Woodland resident Jane Praet, in 1941.
He served as a doctor for the U.S. Army in Korea, and established his medical career in Oakland as a Doctor of Internal Medicine and Cardiology. He later opened an office in Orinda, where he lived for over 45 years with his family. Upon his retirement, he traveled as the “Doctor on Board” with cruise ships and worked at the Borrego Medical Clinic in Borrego Springs.
He was an avid golfer, enjoying wins in the Hawaiian Pro-Am and Nor-Cal Senior Golf Tournaments. He loved bridge and dominos, and could conquer most of his friends. He was a hard-working man of integrity and honor. He believed in the value of all his friends, patients, comrades, and especially his family. He leaves us all with a great legacy: to live our lives with dignity and honesty, says a family member, adding, that he was the small town boy, and the hometown family doctor; a friend to all who knew him.
He is survived by his (second) wife, Jane Laddon Baker of San Diego; children, Steven Baker of Palm Desert, Gayle Baker Albo and Mario of Cobb Mountain, and Jan Baker Woods and Roy of Carlsbad; six granddaughters, Erin Martinez, Nicole Sutherland, Deanna Dick, Taya Delaney, Megan Woods and Mallory Woods; and five great-grandchildren
The family is planning graveside services in Winters on June 5. There will be a “Celebration of Life” to follow at The Buckhorn at 1 p.m. Friends and family are invited to attend. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to San Diego Hospice (1950 Calle Barcelona, Carlsbad, California 92009) or to the Borrego Community Medical Foundation (PO Box 2369, Borrego Springs, CA 92004).

Catherine Rose Dantzler passed away on May 21, 2010, in Yuba City with her loving family by her side. She was 84.
She was born on March 1, 1926, in Rogersville, Mo. Catherine (Cass) was a longtime Winters resident.
She moved to California in 1943 and worked in Benicia where she met her husband, William, the following year. They married in 1945 in Winters. Her husband’s military career required many transfers, mainly New York, New Mexico and California. Following her heart surgery in 1963, her husband retired from military service while stationed at Walker Air Force Base in Roswell, N.M. In Roswell, she worked as a cook and owned a daycare center.
She and her family returned to Winters in 1964. She continued to work as a restaurant cook in Davis for many years and later was a tax preparer working in her home. She enjoyed gardening, reading and spending time with her family and friends. She moved to Yuba City to live with her daughter and son-in-law in December 2007. Despite health challenges, she always had a positive nature and was never one to complain. She was kind and loving with concern for the welfare of others. She will be greatly missed.
She is survived by her sons, William Jr. and spouse Lorraine of Woodland, and James of Winters; daughter, Janice Hill and spouse Harold of Yuba City; nine grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Matthew and Inice Carpenter; her husband of 49 years, William Dantzler Sr.; brothers, Henry,
Edward, Lee, Glen and Len Carpenter; sisters, Gladys Bond, Earnestine Cook-Hensley, Betty Lou Webster; and grandson Kenneth Dantzler.
Interment will be a private service at the Winters Cemetery.
A memorial service will be held at Jehovah’s
Witnesses Kingdom Hall of Davis, 36681 Russell Blvd., on Saturday, June 12, at 2 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be
directed to the National Parkinson Foundation, Gift Processing Center, P.O. Box 5018, Hagerstown, MD 21741.

Glover Porter Grubaugh (Col. USAF Ret.), 94, and a 41-year Davis resident, died on May 19, 2010 at his Davis home. He will be buried at the Davis Cemetery next to Maxine, his wife of almost 58 years, who died in July 2003. Services will be held at 1 p.m., on June 1 at the Davis Cemetery, 820 Pole Line Road.
He was born Feb. 20, 1916 in Van Wert, Ohio, the first son and second child, of William and Ada Grubaugh. He grew up in that community, attended school there, and completed college at Bluffton, Ohio, where he earned a teaching credential. He taught high school in Lucky, Ohio, but his teaching career was cut short with the advent of WW II. He joined the Army Air Corps, went through pilot training and served as a transport pilot in England. He participated in the D-Day invasion and in General Patton’s advance across Europe. He was awarded numerous decorations and citations for personal valor.
When the war ended, he was sent to Wright Patterson AFB, Dayton, Ohio, and soon after met his wife Maxine, of Houston, Texas. They were married September 6, 1945. Assignments followed as Director of Maintenance at McClellan AFB, California and then Director of Logistics at Tachikawa AFB, Tokyo, Japan. On return to the states he served as Director of Maintenance at Kelly AFB, San Antonio, Texas.
During the early days of the Viet Nam conflict, he was assigned as Director of Logistics at Clark AFB, Philippines. This was followed by a brief tour as Director of Logistics at Scott AFB, Illinois, St. Louis, and the final posting to Travis AFB. He was awarded numerous decorations and citations for management expertise during his long career including the Distinguished Service Medal, the nation’s second highest honor.
He was a Davis resident since 1969, moving there after retirement from Travis AFB where he served as Director of Logistics of the 22nd Air Force, headquartered at Travis. He served a long and distinguished career with the Air Force and is a veteran of World War II as well as the Korean and Viet Nam Wars.
Upon retirement, Glover earned an MBA from Golden Gate University and resumed his teaching career. He taught for 15 years at Winters High School, where he also served as a sports coach. He then went on to teach business classes at Golden Gate University, Sacramento State University and Sacramento City College.
Grubaugh was a well-known, respected and supportive member of the Davis community. He was dearly loved by family and friends, and his gracious, generous and loving spirit will be missed, says a family member.
He is survived by two daughters, Melissa Grubaugh of San Francisco, Vicki Miller and husband Don of Novato; a son, Bill and wife Claudia of San Francisco; two granddaughters, Elena and Zoe Miller; sisters, Nedra Altier and Betheen Grubaugh, both of Ohio; brother, Kenneth of Davis; numerous nephews, nieces and extended family.
Two other brothers, Boyd (Dan) Lee and Beryl, preceded him in death.
The family requests that memorial gifts be sent to the charity of choice. Those who wish to sign a guestbook online may do so at www.
wiscombefuneral.com.

Thomas “Tommy” Serafini, 53, of Winters passed away in a car accident in Yolo County on May 16, 2010. Born in San Francisco on May 11, 1957 to Tolmino and Pierina Serafini, his family says he was “born Italian” and describes him as a true Renaissance man: ironworker (Locals 377 & 118), chef, hunter, inventor, mentor, and, above all, an amazing musician, bringing the beautiful song of the accordion to life and touching everyone he met with his talent. He hung iron on the Golden Gate and throughout the Bay Area, changed lives through his work with Solidarity, created new recipes and perfected the old, and loved his family and friends beyond measure.
He first shared the music of his heritage through Expresso 5, then lent his squeezebox to every kind of music from alternative to zydeco. To hear him play was to be amazed. To see him perform was to be enthralled. His beautiful blue eyes and ready smile warmed everyone he met, and his big heart was loved by all who knew him, say family members.
He is survived by his wife Samantha; sons Tolmino (TJ) and Valentino; sisters Norma Libby (Dennis) and Elisa; stepson Ethan Rubendall.
Mass will be held May 28, 10:30 a.m., at Corpus Christi Church, 62 Santa Rosa Avenue in San Francisco. In lieu of flowers, he would be honored by donations in his name to a favorite charity or in trust for Valentino (age 5), care of First Northern Bank, 48 Main Street, Winters CA 95694. Remembrances can be added to his Facebook page, under Tommy Serafini.

Elizabeth Jean (Thomas) McGee passed away on May 7, 2010 in Dallas Texas, with her son and his spouse at her side. Born on Sept. 4, 1942 in Danville, Pennsylvania, she was 67. Upon the death of her father Daniel in 1956, she moved to Riverside with her mother Ella and sister Nancy. They returned to Berwick, Pennsylvania, where she graduated from Berwick High School in 1961, then moved back to California to live near her sister Shirley and her family.
It was in Southern California where she married Lewis E. Beasimer and had her son Lewis and daughter Danella. She and her family moved to Woodland where she worked for the Yolo County Vital Statistics Department and earned an associate’s degree in social science from Woodland Community College.
On June 22, 1991, she married Ricky McGee and settled with her daughter in Winters. She moved to Dallas Texas to be near her son Lewis in February 2010.
She enjoyed spending time with her family, was a devout Christian and a member of the First Baptist Church in Winters. She had a great sense of humor and enjoyed teasing and joking with loved ones. Despite her many challenges, her cheery outlook on life allowed her to find the good in any situation. Family members say she was well-loved and will be greatly missed.
She is survived by her husband Ricky McGee; son Lewis Beasimer and his spouse Richard of Dallas, Texas; daughter Danella Beasimer of Boise, Idaho; sisters Shirley Gumpy and spouse George of Woodland, Nancy Carter and spouse Jim of Desert Hot Springs; numerous nieces and nephews in California; cousins in Pennsylvania.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Daniel James and Ella Mae Thomas.
Services are planned at First Baptist Church in Winters on Saturday, May 22, at 11 a.m. Internment will follow at monument Hill. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be sent to the American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association, 22100 Gratiot Avenue, Eastpoint, MI, 48021; (586) 776-3900.

Ismael Del Toro, 49, died on Sunday, May 16, 2010 at Courtyard Healthcare in Davis. He was born in Jalisco, Mexico on Oct. 25, 1960 to Lugardo and Maria (Salcedo) Del Toro, where he grew up and lived until moving to Yolo County at the age of 14. As a laborer, he worked in area agriculture for the past seven years and was employed by Mark Tauzer. He was a Winters resident for the past 35 years.
He is survived by his parents Lugardo and Maria Del Toro of Sacramento; daughters, Joanna, Erika, Yesenia and Vanessa Del Toro, all of Woodland; sisters Ermelinda and Elvirta Del Toro of Mexico and Ana Del Toro of Sacramento; brothers Efren Del Toro and wife Sherry, Rodrigo Del Toro and wife Hilda, Salomon Del Toro and wife Ana, all of Winters, and Rafael Del Toro and wife Maria of Marysville; granddaughters, Keianna and Jocelynne Del Toro; fiancée Lisa Addams of Winters; ex-wife, Margarita Del Toro of Woodland.
He was preceded in death by his sister Evangelina Del Toro.
Funeral services are planned for Thursday, May 20, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Winters. Interment will follow at the Winters Cemetery. Memorial donations may be directed to the American Cancer Society in lieu of flowers. Evergreen Funeral Service is assisting the family with arrangements.

Sue Covington of Vacaville, a former resident of the Winters Senior Apartments, was born Oct. 7, 1922, in Arkansas. She passed away on Sunday, April 11, 2010, in Fairfield. At her request, no services were held.
Arrangements were by Vaca Hills Chapel Funeral Home and Crematory, (707) 446-3233.

Veneva Sidwell Fredericks Alcock, 91, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 24, 2010 at the University Retirement Community in Davis. She was born November 17, 1918 to John and Clara Sidwell, she had two sisters, Allene Pampell and Naoma Rollins, both deceased.
She lived a long and fulfilling life, growing up in the town of Montecello. Her family moved to Winters when the Monticello Dam/Lake Berryessa were built. She graduated from Winters High School and married her high school sweetheart, Bill Fredericks, who later died in a plane crash in 1955.
In 1956 she married George Alcock and they were married 50 years until he passed away in 2006. Over the span of 50 years, George and Veneva lived in Winters, Bodega Bay, Aptos, Gridley, Sierra City and their beloved Costa Rica, which they referred to as “their Heaven on Earth”.
She is survived by her and children, William Henry Fredericks of Truckee, Steven George Fredericks of Oroville, Victoria Fredericks Murphy of Brooks, Lisa Alcock Bricker of Santa Barbara, George Alexander Alcock of San Vito, Costa Rica, Andrea Alcock Fox of Sacramento and Janet Alcock Farmer of Oregon; 13 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren; Aunt, Matilda Belz Pascoe of Oakland; nieces and nephews.
A gathering to celebrate and honor her life will be held Saturday, May 8, at Tomat’s Restaurant in Winters 12-3 p.m.

Curt Christian Hansen died suddenly of natural causes at his home in Winters on April 14, 2010. Born April 3, 1954, he was preceded in death by his mother Irene Hansen of Walnut Creek. He is survived by his wife Connie Hansen of Winters. He was the beloved son of Herbert Hansen of Walnut Creek, beloved brother of Eric and Bill Hansen of Concord, beloved father and grandfather of daughter Andrea Sharp and grandson Aiden Sharp of Gilbert, Ariz., and beloved father and grandfather to hi son James Hansen and grandson Tristan Hansen of Vacaville.
A wonderful, selfless and giving person, he is truly missed by family, his wife and friends.

A funeral mass for Evelyn Isabel Seyman will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, April 29, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Dixon, followed by graveside services at the Silveyville Cemetery. Visitation was planned for Wednesday, April 28, 4-7 p.m. with a rosary at 6 p.m. at Carpenter’s Funeral Home in Dixon. She passed away on April 18, 2010 at the age of 85.
Born on Jan. 11, 1925 in Acadia Valley, Alberta, Canada, she was the daughter of Melvin Smith and Katherine MacDonnell Smith, who homesteaded and built a successful farm in the 1920s. Evelyn and her three brothers, Bill, George and Don, grew up out on the prairie.
At 15, she left home to attend a Catholic girls’ high school in Medicine Hat. From there she entered upon her nurses’ training at Holy Cross Nurses Academy in Calgary. At Holy Cross, she made lifelong friendships with her roommates. It would be a pattern she would repeat over and over again with so many people whose lives she touched as a nurse and as neighbor.
After the war, she returned with her husband James to his home town, Dixon. Keeping her love for her native country and her friends in Canada, she made wonderful new friends everywhere she worked and lived here in California. Her professional nursing career lasted almost 40 years. Depending upon the needs of her family and the demands of raising four sons, she worked either full time or part time as a nurse at the UC Davis Student Health Center, the Woodland Clinic, in practice with Dixon Doctor John Gullick, and finally as a psychiatric nurse at the California State (prison) Medical Facility in Vacaville.
During their later years Evelyn and James spent most summers traveling north to visit family and friends in Alberta, Saskatchewan and British Columbia. Since 1990, they also made many enjoyable trips to their son Jim’s restaurant, the Tower Café in Sacramento.
She is survived by her four sons, Richard, William, James Jr., and John; her daughters-in-law, Roberta, Carmen, and Anne-Marie; grandchildren, Innisfree, Raven, Lia, James, and David.
She was preceded in death by James, her devoted husband of 60 years.
In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory can be made to: UC Davis M.I.N.D. Institute, 2825 50th Street, Sacramento, CA 95817; http://www.ucdmc.
ucdavis.edu/mindinstitute/giving/memorial_
tribute/; (916) 703-0289. Funeral Arrangements by Milton Carpenter Funeral Home, (707) 678-2189.

Charles A. Bean passed away Tuesday, April 13, 2010, in Woodland. He was born Dec. 24, 1920, in Jackson, Wyo., to A.A. and Fanny Bean. Charles met his wife of 65 years, Dorothy (Londene), while in the U.S. Army during World War II. They lived and worked in Abilene, Kan., for 20 years raising three children. In 1965, Charles moved his family to California to work at Mather Air Force Base as a civil engineer and later as an environmental coordinator.
Charles loved to tinker, create and design,
always enjoying the process more than the finished product. He was quick with a joke and a story to enliven any situation. His other joy came from traveling and, after his retirement, he and his wife were able to visit the western United States, Canada and Spain, visiting friends and family.
He is survived by his wife Dorothy, daughter Judy her husband Thomas Duncan, son Jay and his wife Sue, four grandchildren, one great-granddaughter, a nephew and a niece. Charles is preceded in death by his son, Jerry Bean, his three sisters and a nephew.
His family thanks the staff at Palm Gardens, Yolo Hospice and Dr. Liana Turkot for their support and kindness in caring for Charles over the past six years. Respecting his wishes, no services will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to Yolo Hospice, P.O. Box 1014, Davis, CA 95617, or to a charity of your choice.

Dr. James Buckley, loving husband, wonderful
father and grandfather, devoted family doctor and extraordinary man, died peacefully at home on April 8 surrounded by his wife of 56 years, Winnie, his family and friends. He was 82 years old.
Born in Los Angeles in 1927, Doc Buckley graduated from Bellarmine College Prep and was a member of the Santa Clara University class of 1950, where he played football and was a “boxing Bronco.” He graduated from Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola, Chicago in 1953. Jim married Winnie Brisbois, the love of his life, in 1953. Longtime Redwood City residents, they raised their 12 children there.
Jim served in the Navy in 1945 as a navigator, and in the Army’s 11th Airborne Division as a division physician/paratrooper in Ft. Campbell, Ky., and Livorno, Italy, in 1955-57. He established his Belmont practice in 1959, joined the staff of Sequoia Hospital, Redwood City, and treated patients, often multi-generational families in those locations for 50 years,
retiring at age 80. He was loved by his patients, medical colleagues and the community at large. He will be missed most for his diagnostic skills, irreverent wit and sense of humor, and storytelling. Jim made house calls into the 1970s, arriving at patients’ homes with his black medical bag, driving his 1960 VW
Beetle, equipped with a flood light for locating
addresses. He enjoyed mentoring and training nurses, and taught Physicians’ Assistants as an adjunct professor for Stanford Medical School.
Jim was an avid pilot and certified flight instructor, who combined his love of medicine and flying by becoming a certified FAA physician, which
allowed him to “talk shop” with pilots while he performed their physicals. He was a Renaissance man, pouring over books on philosophy, history, theology and politics. He loved hiking, skiing, stargazing and enjoying his beautiful backyard. He had a great love of dogs. Jim was a deeply spiritual man, a life-long Catholic, a Knight of the Holy Sepulcher, and is survived by his two brothers who are Catholic priests, the Rev. C.M. Buckley, S.J., of Saint Thomas Aquinas College in Ojai, and the Rev. Gerald Buckley, O.P., of Holy Rosary Parish in Portland, Ore. He also is survived by his loving wife, Winnie, his 12 children and their spouses, among whom are John and Erin (Buckley) Hasbrook, of Winters, and 27 grandchildren, among whom are Catherine Hasbrook, of San Luis Obispo, and Clara and Stephen Hasbrook, of Winters. He loved his visits to Winters, dined at the Buckhorn, found the people friendly and enjoyed the natural beauty of Putah Creek and considered the mountains
enchanting. We will all miss him and thank you for your love and support during this difficult time.
Services took place over the weekend in Redwood City, and were attended by hundreds of friends and family. The family thanks Crippen and Flynn Mortuary and the Parishes of Our Lady of Mount Carmel and St. Pius for their help. Jim is buried at Holy Cross Cemetery in Colma.

Geraldine “Mae” Martin passed away April 13, 2010, in Fredericksburg, Va. Mae was born June 10, 1918, in Searchlight, Nev., and moved to the
Winters area as a child with her parents, the late Oscar and Margaret Holmes. She attended local schools and received her teaching degree from San Jose State, teaching for three years prior to her marriage in 1945 to Elwin “Bud” Martin. In 1964, she returned to teaching home economics at Winters High School, retiring in 1975.
Mae and Bud were involved in many Presbyterian Church and community volunteer activities, most notably the 4-H Club, Winters Youth Day and their children’s athletic events. Both were honored as Winters Citizen of the Year and Youth Day Grand Marshal. In 2007, Mae was named Youth Day Honorary Grand Marshal for her years of service to Winters High School students.
Her varied interests included baking, cooking, gardening and reading, still enjoying some of these activities in her later years. Mae had numerous friends in Winters and Yolo County during the 80 years she resided there.
Mae was preceded in death by her husband, Elwin, in 1981, her parents and two brothers, Carl Holmes and Oscar Holmes.
Survivors include her daughter Judy Prickett and husband Tom of Fawn Lake, Va.; her sons Steve Martin and wife Susan of Escondido, Bill Martin and wife Sharon of Winters, and Doug Martin and wife Ellen of Bellingham, Mass.; her eight grandchildren, Christina Prickett Vorbau and fiancé Bert Korngage, Todd Prickett and wife Leigh Ann, all of Virginia, Robin Martin and wife Rindi of San Diego, Noel Martin and fiancée Sally Hargate of Marina, Brian Martin and wife Kim of Lodi, Greg Martin and fiancée Christine Basco of Winters, and Jenna Mae Martin and Brett Martin of Bellingham, Mass. Mae enjoyed time with four of her five great-grandchildren while living in Virginia the past few years: great-granddaughters, Debi and Katelyn Vorbau and Gracie (Grace Mae) Prickett, all of Virginia, and her great-grandsons, Christopher Prickett of Virginia and Soren Martin of San Diego; numerous nieces and nephews in the Martin-Frisbee-Neel families (Don Frisbee and wife Betty of Winters) and the Holmes families, and a cousin, Karen Christie of Sacramento.
Memorial services to celebrate her life will take place in Winters at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society or a charity of choice. An online guest book is available at covenantfuneralservice.com.

Susana S. Darby passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones at her Winters home on April 7, 2010. Born in Cavite City, Philippines in 1926, she was 83 years old. She survived the bombings and rigors of World War II in the Philippines and was the sole support of her widowed mother. She came to America in 1956 and lived with her husband and children in Chicago, Sacramento, and for 37 years in San Francisco.
A loving wife and mother, when her children were grown she worked for 22 years in a convalescent hospital where her aged patients much appreciated her loving care. After retirement, she enjoyed many trips with her close-knit family.
She moved to Winters with her husband in 2001, and enjoyed the peace and quiet and the songs of the birds. Throughout her life she loved music, and was an unfailing source of inspiration to those who knew her.
She is survived by her husband of more than 60 years Gerald, and her daughters Marion and Dorothy, as well as many nieces and nephews.

Esperanza Garcia Jimenez 84, a Winters resident for 65 years, died Wednesday, March 31, 2010 at her home. Born in Mexico on Oct. 25, 1925, she worked at Hunts Cannery in Davis for more than 20 years. She became a United States citizen in 1995 and loved good food and socializing, family gatherings, Saturday morning yard sales, and had a boisterous laugh that could be heard from across the room.
She is survived by children, Rafael Gonzalez, Javier Gonzalez, Rudy Gonzalez and Ramiro Garcia Jimenez; several grandchildren, grandnieces and grandnephews, all of whom live throughout the United States and Mexico.
A funeral Mass is planned at St. Anthony Catholic Church on Thursday, April 15, at 11 a.m.
Robert D. Newcomb of Winters died March 24, 2010, in Davis, after a brief illness. He was 90.
Newcomb was born Feb. 12, 1920, in Vallejo.
A graveside service and burial are planned at 2:30 p.m. Monday, April 19, at Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, 5810 Midway Road, Dixon.

Deborah Lee Howard, 55, passed away on Wednesday, March 31, 2010 at her sister’s home in Winters following a brief illness. She was born on July 23, 1954 along with her twin sister in Corcoran to James and Margree Thomas.
She and her husband, Rev. Dean Howard, resided in Biggs. She was an active member of the Victory Chapel in Live Oak, where she organized and led the children’s ministry. Her greatest passion in life was to serve the Lord, which gave her much joy and happiness, says a family member.
“She was compelled to share this joy and the words of the Lord with everyone. The Lord gifted Deborah with many talents. Two of those special talents were singing and playing the piano. Deborah touched many lives with her kindness, generosity and wonderful smile.”
She is survived by her husband, her love of 33 years, Rev. Dean Howard; son Brandon Howard, his wife Christine and their children, Cody and Draven, of Woodland; son David Howard, his wife Donna and their children, Alyssa, Megan, and Eric, of Vacaville; sister Barbara Swink, twin sister Donna Thomas and youngest sister Dorothy Rutler, all of Winters; brothers James Thomas of Winters and Robin Thomas of Phoenix, Arizona; many nieces, nephews and extended family.
She was preceded in death by her father James Thomas, mother Margree Thomas, brother Wayne Thomas and stepson Troy Howard.
Graveside services were held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, April 6, at the Winters Cemetery. Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 9, at The Fathers House in Live Oak. Former Winters resident Alan “Pete”“ Petersen died on March 25, 2010 in his Laguna Hills home surrounded by his children, Shirley Crowell, Bill Petersen and Kay Hendricks. Bill and Kay graduated from Winters High School in the mid 1960s during the time the Petersens owned and operated “P and L Hardware”, having purchased Finley’s Hardware from Mr. Finley.
He was known for his smile, his affection for the Nebraska Cornhuskers, and his unfailing willingness to lend a helping hand, says a family member.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucille
Petersen.

Patrick Francis Smyth, known to many as “Paddy,” passed on to greener pastures on Saturday, March 27, 2010. He was born on May 25, 1927, in the town of Ballyhaunnis, County Mayo, Ireland. He was raised and educated through college there.
He was a man who lived by the old Irish adage, “Never arrive with one arm as long as the other,” bringing his signature gift of meat or wood, accompanied by joy, laughter and his Irish wit with him wherever he went. In his “day,” he could often be found at the sale yard in Fortuna or at Carl Johnson’s doing what he loved best — honest work.
He immigrated to the United States in 1950 on his way to Canada to work for the Canadian Railroad. On his way north, he found Klamath, connected with some folks and decided to stay on to work as a butcher for the Brizard Company. He married Wendy Bess, the daughter of the owner of the Five and Dime store in Klamath, and together they headed to Winters in 1955 where they lived for 22 years and raised a family of four. He continued his work as a butcher and eventually bought a ranch and raised sheep and various crops. While living in Winters, Paddy always had strong ties throughout the livestock community in Humboldt and Del Norte counties. He loved working with livestock and cherished the relationships he had with all those in the industry.
In 1977, he, his wife and two youngest children moved to Arcata and eventually to Ferndale where he continued to interact in the livestock community as a broker. In 1987, he semi-retired to Klamath, making a full circle. He continued to dabble in the livestock business until 2004, when he retired fully.
He is preceded in death by his two beloved sons, Michael Thomas and Timothy Donovan Smyth, and his sisters, Noreen Keane of Claremorris, County Mayo, Ireland, and Claire Walsh of Chorlton-Cum-Hardy, England. He is survived by his two daughters, Stephanie Smyth-Jackson of Eureka and Kathleen Gage (Smyth) of Carlotta and their husbands, Paul Jackson and Larry Gage; grandsons, Riley Jackson and Devin Morton; granddaughter Jordan Jackson; and former wife Wendy Smyth.
Sing a round of Danny Boy and raise a glass to a good man.

James D. Hartman, 66, died on March 15, 2010 surrounded by his loving family. Born on Jan. 3, 1944 in San Rafael, he spent his younger years in Yolo County before settling in the Marysville area.
He is survived by his wife Patricia of 45 years; daughter Linda, grandson Jay and great-grandson Hunter; brother Tony and wife Pat of Roseville; niece Paula Russell of Winters; nine nephews, Tony Jr. and James of Woodland, and Mike, Pat, Denny, Tom, Charles and John Devlin, and Jeff Hartman of Bakersfield; many great-nephews, nieces and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Alex and Della Hartman, brother Phillip, and sister and brother-in-law Barbara and Paul Devlin
A family member said he loved his family dearly and a friend said that he was a good man and the only time he made someone shed a tear was when he died.

Jeanette “Jean” Laura Cahill, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on Feb. 10, 2010, at the home of her daughter, Deborah Elaine Cahill Damon, in Winters.
Jean was born on
Jan. 7, 1923, to the late Florence Reaney Warner and Wilbur S. Warner
in Bridgeport, Conn. Jeanette married Lt. Roderick “Rod” Thomas Cahill (AAF, deceased 1999) on Sept. 6, 1944. Jean and Rod adopted their daughter Deborah Elaine in April 1955 in West Palm Beach, Fla., and son Roderick “Rory” Thomas Jr. in September 1957 in Tacoma, Wash.
The family resided in Lakewood, Wash. Jean was very active and loved sewing, bowling, gardening, cooking, reading, playing cards (bridge), raising cocker spaniels and being a member of The Ladies of the Elks.
Jean is survived by daughter Deborah “Debbi” and son-in-law David R. Damon Sr., son Roderick T. Cahill Jr., grandsons Brenden Charles Damon (Army specialist, wife Melinda), David Ronald
Damon Jr. (Navy, P.O.3), and Thomas Jack Damon, 16. She was blessed with two great-grandchildren, Annabelle Danger, 6, and Amelia Tempest, 2, sisters-in-law Kathleen Laflin and Sue Cahill of Connecticut, and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
Memorial services took place on Saturday, Feb. 20, in the Mountain View Garden Chapel with
reception following in the Willow Room.
The family thanks Yolo Hospice and the love of family and friends. Donations in Jean’s memory may be made to the charity of your choice.

David E. Baxter died Feb. 14, 2010. He was 76. David was born on Oct. 24, 1933, in Avalon, Santa Catalina Island, where his father worked as a nurseryman on the Wrigley estate.
He and his family moved to Vacaville in 1936, and stayed there until 1940. They then moved to Winters, where his father began his real estate brokerage business on Main Street, next to the current
location of the Buckhorn restaurant.
David attended Winters Grammar School through the eighth grade, moved to Campbell in 1947 and attended Campbell Union High School, where he graduated in 1951.
During his high school years, he was involved in student government and played on the basketball, football and tennis teams. On the tennis team, he was the No. 1 men’s singles player during his senior year.
After graduation from high school, he attended UC Berkeley where he received a bachelor’s
degree in political science and belonged to the Kappa Sigma fraternity. He graduated from UCB in 1955.
David was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1955 and served most of his two-year stay on the island of Oahu in Hawaii.
Upon leaving the service, he began a varied and interesting career working with U.S. Steel. He served as human resource manager at Omark
Industries; executive director of the California Commission on Aging; president of the Medical Foundations in both Mendocino and Merced counties; and worked as an independent salesman with AFLAC until retirement in 2006.
David returned to Yolo County as a resident in 1999, moving into the home of his deceased mother Constance Baxter.
After retirement from AFLAC, he became
involved in local community projects. He joined the Friends of the Library and was active in the planning of the new library building. He also was instrumental in the renovation of the Winters High School tennis courts, bringing together community members, suppliers and contractors.
He moved to the Santa Cruz area in 2008 to be closer to his son, daughter-in-law and grandchildren where they were able to spend quality time
together until the end of his life.
David was predeceased by his parents David and Connie Baxter, longtime residents of Winters, and his sister Patricia Cutler. David is survived by his son David A. Baxter, his daughter Sandy Baxter-Claude, his daughter-in-law Maria Baxter, and his grandchildren Isabella, Max, Graham, Tyler and Madison. He also is survived by his brother Michael S. Baxter and a niece and nephew.
A memorial service is planned at 1 p.m. March 20 at Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 205 Russell St., Winters.

William Fredric Knolle, a Fort Bragg resident and former resident of Winters, lost his battle with lung cancer on Sunday, Feb. 28, 2010. He died at home surrounded by family and friends. He was 61.
A memorial service will take place at a later date. Arrangements are being handled by Chapel by the Sea in Fort Bragg.
William was born Jan. 3, 1949, in San Francisco to William and Rosalie Knolle.
He was raised and educated in Sonoma and was a member of the long-established Knolle family of Sonoma County. William was a U.S. Navy veteran serving in Vietnam. He had worked most of his adult life as a mechanic and was a gifted woodworker, a motorcycle enthusiast and avid photographer.
He married his wife, Carol, in 1980 in Nevada and together they made their home in Solano County for several years before moving to Winters where they resided for 10 years. Retiring in 2004, he and Carol moved their family to Fort Bragg. William worked at Rossi’s and enjoyed spending time with family and friends.
He is survived by his wife, Carol Knolle; sons, Joseph and Steven; sisters, Sharlene Campbell and Jo Ann and Don Battaglia; and numerous aunts,
uncles, nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Maxine Lorraine Sloper, 88, died on Monday, March 1, 2010, at Fairview Comfort Home in Fairfield. Born on July 28, 1921, in Modesto to Leroy and Rose (Ellis) Fritts, she grew up in the Placerville-Diamond Springs area and was a graduate of Sacramento High School’s class of 1939 and attended Sacramento City College.
A homemaker for more than 70 years, Sloper had been a Yolo County resident for the past 21 years, residing in the city of Winters after moving from Chowchilla. During her children’s youth, she was active in 4-H and was a longtime member of Delta Theta Tau and Jobs Daughters.
She is survived by husband Carroll Sloper of Winters; her daughters, Nancy Howard and husband Dwight, and Linda Eastman and husband Bob, both of Winters; son Neal Sloper of Eureka; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her sister Lola Sykes and brother Robert Fritts.
Private family services will take place at a later date. Memorial contributions may be directed to Yolo Hospice, North Bay Hospice or the Winters Healthcare Foundation in her memory.
Evergreen Funeral Service of Woodland is
assisting the family with arrangements.

Following his illness of several months, George F. Bawart of
Vacaville passed away peacefully on Jan. 25, 2010, with his wife, Jan, and “daughter,” Dana, at his side. He was
born Sept. 3, 1939 in Burlingame.
He was a retired Vallejo police officer. For 17 of his 28 years, he was a detective. Among his many cases, he was best known as the investigator on the ongoing Zodiac case. He served as a consultant on the movie made about the Zodiac murder investigation.
After retirement, he was frequently found
maneuvering his boat, the Bye George along the Delta waterways. At home, he built intricate radio controlled airplanes, was a voracious reader,
accomplished cook, and an avid football and Nascar fan, often watching with his “perfect” grandson, Bret. He was always ready with an entertaining story about events when he was a police
detective or life in general. Fun loving and caring, he will be dearly missed.
He is survived by his wife and loving companion of nearly 30 years, Jan, owner of the Cloth Carousel in Winters; stepdaughters, Debora Farrell and Dana Fishburn (whom he referred to as his “daughter”) her husband, Les, and grandson, Bret; daughters, Natalie Bawart, Christine Wheelock and Debbie Daly; granddaughters, Christina Daly, Amanda Daly, Jordan Lane and Juliette Wheelock; sisters Suzanne Day and husband, Steve, and Mimi Rapp; and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will take place at 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, at St. Peters Chapel on Mare
Island in Vallejo.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the local Cancer Society.

Dorothea Ohlhauser, 91, of Winters, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2010 at her home. She was an area resident for 13 years. She was born June 18, 1918 in Germany to Johann and Katharina Korbus.
She is survived by her husband of 70 years, Josef Ohlhauser; daughter, Gabriele; sister, Maria; grandchildren: Michael Hienzsch, Daniel Hienzsch, Katrina Haskins, and Alexandra Haskins; great-grandchild, Athena Hienzsch.
A visitation was held Friday, Jan. 8, at Wiscombe Funeral Home in Winters. A Mass of Christian Burial took place on Saturday, Jan.9, at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church. A private family interment was held at the Winters Cemetery.

Steven Garfinkle, passed away on Dec. 30, 2009 in Sparks, Nevada after fighting Amyloidosis. Until the end, he was surrounded by family and encompassed by the love of his countless true friends. Born February 13, 1939 in Salt Lake City, Utah, he was 70 years old.
In his own words, this is a brief summary of his life: “After graduation I apprenticed as a carpenter for about a year. I then did the army thing, ran radar on a missile base. I worked about four years as a carpenter after the army. I then went to work in the gambling business in 1966. I was in gambling for 20 some years. I have been as high as casino manager twice. I worked in Reno, Las Vegas, and Lake Tahoe.
My main thing until my early 30s was motor cross cycle racing, until a couple of buggers dragged me on a sailboat for the first time and that ruined my whole life. I sold my motorcycles and sailing has been my main love ever since. I have sailed extensively from San Francisco to Cabo San Lucas, on both sides of the Baja. Words of wisdom: Live life to the fullest.'
Steve once owned two saloons; Garfinkle’s Fireside Chat in Reno, Nevada and Eagle Station Saloon in Carson City, Nevada. He also purchased JJ’s Saloon in Winters, but poor health prevented him from leaving his mark.
With an artist’s eye and a love of adventure, Steve loved to travel. He could turn a weekend trip into a month long adventure and often did. He loved back roads to anywhere, and locally owned bars and restaurants. He always made a friend wherever he went. He explored all of the western states and most of the rest of the US, including Alaska and Hawaii. His worldwide adventures included trips with his sister and brother-in-law, Linda and Gary, to Mexico, Western Europe, Egypt, Costa Rica, South Africa and just this fall, Eastern Europe.
He leaves behind his four children, Connie, Jay, Brian and Dawn (and her husband Jim) 14 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews; brother Buddy Garfinkle; sister, Linda and brother-in-law, Gary Kessimakis. He was preceded in death by his parents, Imey and Shirley Garfinkle, and his brother Jay Garfinkle.
A celebration in his honor was held Tuesday, Jan. 5, at Eagle Lodge in Carson City, Nevada. Memories and condolences in the online family guestbook at waltonsfuneralhome.com.

Virginia Marie Flood passed away peacefully at home on Dec. 24, 2009. Born in 1920, she celebrated her 89th birthday on Dec. 23 with all of her grandchildren. Her primary residence was in Santa Rosa, but her second home was Winters.
She is survived by two daughters, Kathy and Linda; five grandchildren, Doug and Michael Van Dyke, and Matt, Justin and Megan Mariani; eight great-grandchildren.
An informal luncheon to celebrate her life will be held at the Buckhorn’s DeVilbiss room on Friday, Jan. 8, at noon.

Esther C. Stone passed away in Sacramento on Dec. 30, 2009. She was the beloved wife of Andre Stone, loving mother of Sara Stone and Andre John Stone, cherished grandmother of Ashley Gabriel Stone, dearest daughter of Antinio M. Martin, dear sister of Angela Vasquez and her husband Juan and dear aunt of Ashley and Rachel Long. She graduated from Winters High School in 1965.
A visitation will be held from noon to 2 p.m., followed by funeral services at 2 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 8, at Mount Vernon Mortuary, 8201 Greenback Lane in Fair Oaks.

Terry Max Bookout of Pittsburg passed away on Dec. 2, 2009. Born on Oct. 6, 1946, he was 63 years old.
A former Winters resident, he served two tours of duty in Vietnam. He loved to spend time with his family, and is remembered as a very compassionate person by family members, one who would take people into his home who needed help. He will be remembered for the love he gave to his children and grandchildren, and one who “lived for his family.”
He is survived by his sons, David, Danny and Tyler, a daughter, Devan, and eight grandchildren; brother, Jim Bookout of Foley, Ala.; sisters, Sharon Tewell of Lawrenceville, Ill., Pamela Singh of Winters, and Debbie D’Angelica of Rio Vista.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Beatrice Bookout.

Sandra Faye Self passed away at her home in Dunnigan, Tuesday, December 15. She was born in Dickinson, North Dakota at St. Joseph’s Hospital on June 19, 1949 at 2 a.m.
Sandra spent most of her life in Yolo County. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, an expert with a needle and thread, a master chef and an all around caring person. She was an avid reader and she worked at UC Davis in the libraries for 35 years.
She is survived by her husband, Arthur F. Self; her son, William A. Self; her granddaughter, Layla J. Self; her sisters, Cindi Aubrey, Pamella Craven, Lory Hunter and her dog Oreo.
A memorial service was held at Nadeau Family Funeral Home on Tuesday, Dec. 22, at 11:30 a.m.. Inurnment will follow at the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery in Dixon at 2:30.
Arrangements were handled by Nadeau Family Funeral Home, 707-455-7700.

Rose Katherine Rand, age 96, passed away on December 18 in Woodland. She was born on October 7, 1913 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Clyde and Pauline Lentz Walsh. She married John Rand on July 9, 1936 in Anoka, Minnesota; he preceded her in death in 1982.
Rose and John moved from Minneapolis to Winters in 1966. Rose spent her life dedicated to her family whom she loved dearly. Her home was like a museum filled with various knick knacks and each had special meaning to her; she could tell you everything about each little treasure she had. Rose was a phenomenal seamstress and never needed a pattern to make clothing. She was a homemaker, dedicated to the care of her family. She was always very prompt; if an event began at noon she would arrive at 11 a.m. Filled with determination, she always wanted to do things her way, although her way may not have been the easiest—she wasn’t looking for the easy way out. She was very independent.
Rose and John’s lives were blessed with the birth of their daughter, Delores. Delores recalls that as a young child, when her father was working out of town, she and her mother would sit in front of a kerosene lantern and spend hours coloring pictures. Rose refused the modern convenience of a clothes dryer and insisted on hanging her clothes to dry. She loved her animals.
As Rose and John grew older, they loved to go anywhere that Delores would take them; they were always ready to go. She volunteered at the Seniors Center for many years, particularly with the Meals on Wheels program. She received numerous awards for her work as a volunteer.
Rose is survived by her daughter, Delores Sorenson of Winters; granddaughters, Julie Russell, Brenda Radulovich and Laurie Lane; eight great-grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren; and sister, Dora Jacobsen of Columbia Heights, Minnesota. She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Katherine Miller; brothers Richard Walsh, Warren Walsh and George Lentz; and sisters Elizabeth Magnuson and Katherine Miller.
A viewing will be held on Dec. 23 from 10–11 a.m. at Wiscombe Funeral Home, 34 Main Street, immediately followed by a graveside service at the Winters Cemetery.
For those who wish to sign a guestbook on line you may do so at www.wiscombefuneral.com.

Judith Ann Mohr Day, 61, passed away in her Winters home on Friday, Nov. 14, 2009. She was born on Sept. 16, 1948, in Freehold, New Jersey, to Augustus and Edna Mohr. She moved with her family to California in 1959 and graduated from Canoga Park High School in southern California.
She received her bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, in 1970. She moved to Davis when she accompanied her husband, Lee Erickson, to attend graduate school in Agricultural Engineering at UC Davis.
In 1989, she married Michael Day and moved to Winters; he passed away in 1998. A member of UC Davis Quarter Century Club, she was employed at University Extension, Accounting and Animal Science departments before her retirement in 2002. After retirement she was recalled to help out with UCDHS fiscal matters and provided her expertise to the Departments of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Neurology, and the Orthopedic Research Lab.
She loved her pet dogs and cats like family. She enjoyed traveling to national parks in Canada and US. She also loved to dine out with her friends.
She is survived by her brother, Dick, of Weed, and sister, Nancy Condosta, of Rancho Cucamonga; four nieces and three nephews, and her mother-in-law, Ida Mae Day, of Des Moines, Iowa.
A celebration of life will be held on Monday, Nov. 23, at 11 a.m. at Wiscombe Funeral Home, 116 D Street in Davis. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Heifer International (www.heifer.org/gift) or any charitable organization that protects animals and wildlife.
Those who wish to sign a guestbook online may do so at www.wiscombefuneral.com.

Dr. Ana R. Doran Negri, 83, passed away peacefully at home on Nov. 15, 2009, surrounded by loving family, with her bed positioned to look out onto a beloved view of Portuguese Bend and Catalina Island. Born Dec. 21, 1925 in Utuado, Puerto Rico, Ana Julia Rodriguez grew up in both Puerto Rico and Brooklyn, New York. She graduated from New York University in Manhattan, and thereafter obtained her Medical Doctor degree as the first Puerto Rican woman to graduate from the New York University School of Medicine.
Following a residency in anesthesiology, she had a decades long career as an anesthesiologist. It was in medical school that she met and married her first husband, Connick Doran, with whom she had 10 children. She relocated to the Los Angeles area in 1953, eventually settling in 1954 on the Palos Verdes Peninsula.
For more than a quarter century, her medical career was tied to what was then San Pedro Peninsula Hospital, as a staff anesthesiologist. Following a divorce from Dr. Connick Doran in 1973, she later married widower Dr. Max Negri (who recently passed away on Nov. 3, 2009) in 1977, and became stepmother to his seven children to create a combined family of 17 children and stepchildren.
Max and Ana Negri became well known for their active involvement in supporting Marymount College, City of Hope cancer research, as well as community affairs on the Palos Verdes Peninsula, particularly the Norris Theatre and its Negri Learning Center.
She is survived by two brothers and a sister, as well as her 10 children, six step children, including Glenn Negri of Winters, 24 grandchildren, 25 step grand children, and one great-granddaughter.
There will be a private, family-only memorial. There will also be a combined Celebration of Life Memorial for both Dr. Max Negri and Dr. Ana Doran Negri, scheduled to take place on Dec. 5 at Marymount College.
More information can be obtained by calling a recorded message at (310) 377-0274. There is a guest book at www.dailybreeze.com/obits.
(Source: Daily Breeze.)

Dorothy King Vickrey, 86, passed away on Oct. 30, 2009 after suffering a heart attack. She has lived in Winters since 1970 when she and her husband moved here from Alamo. She was born on Aug. 23, 1923, and grew up in Sacramento, graduating from Sacramento High School.
She was an avid gardener and spent many hours working in her yard. She was also a great supporter of many activities in Winters including Winters Youth Day, the After School Program, Winters Fireworks Fund and Winters Healthcare Foundation.
She is survived by her sons, Peter Vickrey, of Antioch and John Vickrey and his wife, Sandy of Winters, and their three children, Chad, Jack and Devon, and great-granddaughter, Ava. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will hold a private service, and asks that friends who wish to do so make a donation to either the Winters Library Fund or the Winters Healthcare Foundation in her memory.

Patricia Mello died peacefully on November 5, 2009, at her home in Davis. She was born April 1, 1929, in Coronado, and married Stan Mello on March 29, 1945.
A devoted wife, mother and friend who also enjoyed helping the elderly, Mrs. Mello was able to fulfill a life-long dream of studying to become a nurse. She then worked at area convalescent hospitals and later provided home health care for many years. Mrs. Mello loved being a member of the Pole Line Road Baptist Church, as well as gardening, cooking, reading and visiting with family and friends.
Mrs. Mello is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Tim and Kerry Mello of Woodland; daughter and son-in-law, Heidi and Jimmy Reed, Jr., of Winters; daughters Claudia Obando and Katie Mello; grandchildren Kyle Mello of Jordan, Utah; Wesley and Kelly Cleveland of Pooler, Georgia; and Elena and Greg DiBenedetto of Halcott Center, NY. Mrs. Mello was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Stan, in 2005.
A celebration of Mr. and Mrs. Mello’s lives was held on Friday, Nov. 13, at the Pole Line Road Baptist Church in Davis.

Dr. Max Negri, well known as a philanthropist and surgeon in Southern California, died on the evening of Nov. 3, 2009. after complications during surgery. He was 84.
Born on March 7 1925 and raised in East Los Angeles, Negri graduated from Roosevelt High School. He was drafted into the Army’s 94th Infantry Division. After fighting in the Battle of the Bulge, he was seriously wounded in Germany, earning a Purple Heart. He returned to California for rehabilitation and became an orthopedic surgeon. He received his undergraduate and medical degrees from USC, where he was a gymnast. He was the first orthopedic resident at what is now County Harbor-UCLA Medical Center.
From 1959 to 1989, he practiced surgery at Little Company of Mary Hospital in Torrance, where he specialized in complicated spinal operations. He also taught at several area universities, including his alma mater.
Negri funded the Negri Learning Center at the Norris Center for Performing Arts in Rolling Hills Estates. Marymount College in Rancho Palos Verdes, the educational center at the Norris Theater, and San Pedro’s Cabrillo Marine Aquarium also were recipients of his generosity. Locally, he established the Rancho Gardens Foundation in 1994, a philanthropic foundation in the Winters area. He funded the first radio-tracking system for Siberian tigers in Russia, according to his daughter.
He and his first wife, Gloria had seven children. Following her death in 1974, he married Anna Doran in 1977, bringing together a family of 17 children. Upon retirement, he and his wife moved to a seaside home in Rancho Palos Verdes, where their cliffside hanging garden became a passion of Negri’s and was the subject of ongoing media attention.
He is survived by his wife and 17 children, including Glenn Negri of Winters, as well as 31 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
(Source: Daily Breeze)

Shirley Marie Ramos of Dunnigan died Friday, Oct. 30, 2009 at Sutter General Hospital. Born on Nov. 11, 1937 in Woodland, she was 71.
As mother and Nana, she loved her family and her animals very much. She loved to bake cakes, pies and cookies for her family and friends. Her love of cooking was passionate, and what an excellent cook she was.
She loved to play cards every Tuesday at the Woodland Senior Citizens center and also loved to shop for her family. She enjoyed listening to country music daily and recently attended her favorite country music star, Merle Haggard’s concert in Davis. She had a heart of gold and would do anything for anyone in her family who was in need.
A very giving mother, she loved everyone in her family and always enjoyed family gatherings. She doted on her children and grandchildren. Her family loved her dearly and will miss her immensely. Her family will never ever forget the impact she had on their lives.
She is survived by daughters, Paula Fusaro, Penny (Patrick) Way and Teresa (Fred) Hayes; son, John (Kathy) Ramos; grandchildren, Christina Talbot, Tony Fusaro, Renee, Amber, Matthew Ramos, Gregory Williams, Chad and Jenna Hayes; sisters, Barbara Ortiz, Sandy Tipton, Harriet (Greg) Shortridge; sister-in-law Rosie (Bart) Frey.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, John R. Ramos; father and mother, Harry and Pauline Sattazahn; and sister Betty Jean Campos.
Funeral service is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 6, at 12:30 p.m. at McCune Garden Chapel, 212 Main Street in Vacaville; (707) 448-6546. Deacon Bob Ikelman will officiate. Burial will be at 2 p.m. at Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, 5810 Midway Road in Dixon. An online guest book can be signed at www.mccunechapel.com.

Shirley Faye Hall 85, died on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009 at her Winters residence. Born on June 27, 1924 in Corning to James and Ivy (Oakes) Hoar, she lived her entire life in California, and was a Yolo County resident for the past eight years. A nurse for over 30 years, she was employed by the Kaiser Foundation, and was assigned to their hospital in Sacramento.
She is survived by her daughter Sheri Marshall of Washington; sons David Hall of Sacramento and Steven Hall of Paradise; granddaughter Ashley Jacob of Maryland; cousin Lois Clerk of Chico; longtime partner Louis Campos of Winters; step children Cindy Sanchez, Steve Campos, Kristina Campos, and Cesar Valeriano, all of Winters, and David and Alice Rozman of Woodland.
She was preceded in death by her parents, son Gregory Hall, and grandson Kaleb Jacob.
Private family services will be held at a later date yet to be scheduled. Memorial contributions may be directed to Yolo Hospice, or the charity of the donor’s choice in his memory. Assisting the family with arrangements is Evergreen Funeral Service of Woodland.

Floyd Vernon Fletcher, 83, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2009, at the Woodland Memorial Hospital.
Born April 22, 1926, in Buffalo, Ark., to Webster and Minnie Fletcher, he lived in Buford and Buffalo, Ark. until 1936. Growing up during this time, he helped raise his two younger brothers, J.M. and Ray. He went to work for the Civilian Conservation Corp as a teenager to help provide for his family. Mr. Fletcher came to California to visit relatives and then returned to Arkansas to work on bridges and dams, such as the Norfolk Bridge and Bull Shoals Dam.
Mr. Fletcher married Jane Elizabeth Thornley on Jan 30, 1949, in Calico Rock, Ark. Their first child, son Vernon, was born at home in Calico Rock, Ark. Mr. Fletcher and his family moved to California, and settled in Winters in 1951. They had four more children, Sandy, Randy, Barbara and Belinda, whom all reside in or around Winters. Mrs. Fletcher passed away on March 23, 1995, after 46 years of marriage to Mr. Fletcher.
He continued to work in the construction business, building bridges and highways all over California, until his retirement in 1985. After his retirement, he began to volunteer for the Winters Senior Citizens. Mr. Fletcher spent countless hours taking seniors to the doctor appointments, and he also was a contact for any equipment needs for them. This labor of love for seniors caused him to receive the Citizen of the Year award in 2000, and he was honored and recognized for his efforts at a dinner at the Winters Community Center. He proudly rode in the 2000 Youth Day Parade for the first time with the honored title of Citizen of the Year. Mr. Fletcher continued to enjoy the senior lunches at the Winters Community Center, the fellowship with everyone who joined him there, and playing bingo. He especially enjoyed this time with his wife, Pat. During a brief time this year when he had to receive care away from home, he could not wait to return home to Pat and to the senior lunches and fellowship and bingo. Mr. Fletcher had a love for his wife, Pat and their surrounding family and friends. The second Mrs. Fletcher showed her love for Mr. Fletcher by caring for him during this past year.
Mr. Fletcher was a Christian, serving his Lord and Savior for most of his adult life. He helped construct the First Baptist Church in Winters, and was also saved through this church’s ministry. Pastor Woods encouraged him to come and get involved in the church family. He served as a deacon, sang in the choir, led Sunday School classes, and attended church faithfully.
He is survived by his wife of 13 years, Pat Jordon-Fletcher of Winters, sons Vernon Fletcher of Stockton and wife Karen Fletcher, Randy Fletcher of LaLoma, daughters Sandra Willard of Dixon and her husband Casey Willard, Barbara LePenske of Dixon and her husband Dennis LePenske, Belinda Fletcher of Winters, and brother Ray Fletcher and wife Retha of Calico Rock, Ark. His legacy also leaves his 12 grandchildren, Jason, Jeffrey, Kelly, Joseph, Casey D., Anna, Brian, Jed, Amanda, Dannielle, Brandon and Eli, and 17 great-grandchildren, Kaylee, Jacob, Dalton, Carson Floyd, Jasmine, Brook, Brian Jr., Alyssa, Alec, Alana, Ishmael, Devon, Ainsley, Dominic, Felesha, Cheyenne and Christian Joseph, and one great-great grandchild, Leah Jane. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jane Elizabeth Fletcher, his parents Web and Minnie Fletcher, and his half- brothers Tip, Bud, and younger brother J.M.
Viewing services will be available at the Wiscombe Chapel, 34 Main Street, from 4-8 p.m., on Wednesday, October 21, and the funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, October 22, at the First Baptist Church, followed by interment at the Winters Cemetery. Those who wish to sign a guestbook online may do so at www.wiscombefuneral.com.

Robert Fitzhugh Laughlin, 80, passed away on Thursday October 1, 2009, at his Winters residence.
Born on July 31, 1929, in El Paso, Texas, to Robert and Bertha (Wiskin) Laughlin Sr., where he grew up and attended area schools. Following this, Mr. Laughlin attended the University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas, receiving his bachelor’s degree in education.
A veteran, he served in the United States Naval reserves, and was a teacher for 22 years total, combined within education at Woodland, Redway, and Cottonwood Elementary Schools. Changing career paths, Mr. Laughlin received his real estate license, which he maintained for over 15 years, and was the owner of Arrow Real Estate in Winters.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Barbara Laughlin of Winters; a daughter, Laura Laughlin of Herndon, Virginia; sons Ian F. Laughlin and wife Shelly of Bremerton, Washington, Bryan F. Laughlin and wife Kristin of Ukiah, and Bruce Laughlin and wife Renee of Willows; sisters Kathy Engebretsen and husband Bill of Pueblo, Colorado, and Sheila Laughlin of Tonganoxie, Kansas. His legacy also leaves his 7 grandchildren, Ian Jr., Heather, Megan, Nicholas, Ethan, Gavin, and Chelsea. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, L. Jean Laughlin, and a brother, George Laughlin.
Graveside services are scheduled for 9:30 a.m., on Friday, October 9, 2009, at the Cottonwood Cemetery, 29220 County Road 24A in Winters, with a Memorial Service to follow at 11 a.m., at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 515 Second Street in Woodland, with Rector Wendy Watson officiating. A reception will be held in the church hall upon conclusion of services.
In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial contributions are directed to Yolo Hospice, P.O. Box 1014, Davis, CA 95617-1014 in his memory. Assisting the family with arrangements is Evergreen Funeral Service of Woodland.

Doris Gray died in her sleep early Sept. 24, 2009. She lived most of her life in Yolo County, the last 62 years in Winters.
Born May 30, 1908 in Hollister, she attended grade school in Esparto, high school in Berkeley and received her Bachelor of Arts degree from UC Berkeley. She taught both grade and high school. She taught grade school most recently at Buckeye School, then she taught for 22 years at Winters High School.
She is survived by her daughter, Carol Gray-Ricci (wife of Bert Ricci), daughter-in-law Mary Louise Gray, grandsons John Gray (and Linda), and Joseph Gray; and three great-grand-children.
She was preceded in death by her husband Grant Gray and her son G. William “Bill” Gray.
Graveside services, conducted by the Reverend Wendy Watson, were held Sept. 29 at the Winters Cemetery. Donations in her memory may be made to the Winters Library “Fill the Shelves” fund, P.O. Box 963, Winters, CA 95694.Salvation Army.

Alma Lee Farris, 75, passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2009, at Sierra Healthcare in Davis. Born on April 25, 1934, in Sasakwo, Okla., to John and Myrtle (Battershell) Rice, she attended California area schools.
A resident of Winters for the past 22 years, she was employed by Basic Vegetable in Vacaville for more than 28 years, prior to her retirement in 1983.
She is survived by her daughter, Julie Lopez-Rojas and husband Pete Rojas of Winters; a brother, Bob Rice, of Chowchilla; grandson Brad Lopez and wife Wendy of Winters; great-grandchildren Christyna, Nathan and Katelyn Lopez, all of Winters and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Farris.
Private family services will be held at a later date, with interment at Winters Cemetery, 415 Cemetery Drive, in Winters. Assisting the family with funeral arrangements is Evergreen Funeral Service of Woodland.

Frank Hendricks, 81, of Napa, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2009, from liver cancer.
He graduated from Armijo High School in Fairfield in 1946. Thereafter he joined the Merchant Marines. In 1950, he married Myrtle Joyce Moody and had two sons, Frank Jr. and Carlton. He worked for PG&E in Vacaville in the early 1950s then later became a barber and owned barber shops in Sacramento.
In 1968 he moved to Moskowite Corners in Napa County and went to work for the FAA as a caretaker of the Napa airport tower. In the late 1970s he moved to Napa and worked as a barber at the California Veterans Home at Yountville. During those years he developed a Christian tape ministry and was active in the Full Gospel Business Men’s fellowship International. Later he went to work at Larry’s Barber shop in Yountville for 20 years before retiring in 1999.
His retirement years were spent at leisure studying the Bible and leading people to the Lord whenever possible. He enjoyed having lunch and the camaraderie at the Napa Senior Center, where he and his companion, Barbara, rode their bicycles to. In retirement, Frank wrote and self-published a book titled “The Coming Great Reunion,” which chronicled the many miracles he witnessed over his life. The book was dedicated to his high school friends he dearly loved and expected to see in heaven.
He is survived by his son, Carlton Hendricks, and his companion of 38 years, Barbara Pridmore.
He was predeceased by his son, Frank Jr., who died in a car accident in 1977 at the age of 27.
Barbara’s six grandchildren considered Frank to be their grandfather. For seven Monday evenings prior to his passing, family and friends gathered for barbecues so Frank could enjoy his own memorial. As a final farewell, a graveside memorial service is planned on Thursday, Sept. 10, at 2 p.m., at Napa Valley Memorial Park, 2383 Napa-Vallejo Highway in Napa. Treadway & Wigger Funeral Chapel of Napa is in charge of services, and family and friends may relay condolences online at treadwayandwiggerfuneralchapel.com.

Robert (Bob) Charles Wion, age 61 passed away on July 30, 2009 due to injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. He was born on November 13, 1947 in Redding, California to Robert D. and Evelyn Lois (Spray) Wion.
Robert was an avid hunter and fisherman and was a law enforcement officer for over 20 years, he was retired from the Yolo County Sheriff's Department. He loved spending time with his children and grandkids.
Robert leave behind his loving wife of 31 years, Sandra Lynn (Utter) Wion; children, Andrea Jordan (Darren) Manion of Park Hills, MO; Laurie (Michael) Kelley of Guinda, CA; Deanna (Felix) Cano of Winters, CA and Dean Bell also of Winters, CA; Grandchildren, Summer Rodgers; Amber Covington; Christina Walker; Natasha Bell; Brent Bell; Laci Kelley; Dani Manion; Zack Walker; Corey Nichols; Kyle Nichols; Michael Kelley; Niko Walker; and Justin Walker; sister, Carol Susa and brothers, Richard (Arlene) Wion and Michael Wion along with numerous nieces and nephews. Robert will be dearly missed by his family and friends.
Graveside services will be held on Thursday, August 6, 2009 at the Winters Cemetery at 11:00 A.M. with a viewing held on Wednesday, August 5, 2009 from 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. at Wiscombe Funeral Home 34 Main Street Suite B Winters, CA. Those who wish to sign a guest book online may do so at www.wiscombefuneral.com.

Betty D. Williams, a longtime Winters resident before she moved to Madison, passed away in Madison on August 16. She was 80 years old.
Williams was born November 20, 1928 in Watonga, Oklahoma, and lived in Yolo County for sixty years, working as a hairdresser.
She is survived by daughter Charlotte “Shy” Ann Farnham and her husband Cliff of Judith Gap, Montana; son Charles Steven Williams and his wife Susan of Lincoln; sister Pat Koontz of Bow, Washington; brother Larry Long of Colorado; and grandchildren Roger Cornwell, Anson Cornwell, Nicole Williams, James Williams and Marianne Williams.
Williams was preceded in death by her husband Vernon Williams, her parents William Johnston and Ruby Dennis and her sister Naydean Stafford.
A memorial service will be held August 21 at McNary’s Chapel, 458 College Street, in Woodland. Donations will be accepted in her honor at Yolo Hospice.