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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.

Former Winters resident Janice Marie Walters, 59, of El Dorado, Arkansas, died July 23 at Medical Center of South Arkansas.
The daughter of Larry Sipp and Alma Frances Gieber Sipp, she was born Oct. 26, 1949 in Lincoln, Nebraska.
She was preceded in death by a twin brother, James Duncan.
Survivors include her husband, Eddie Walters Sr. of El Dorado, Arkansas; two sons, Chris George and his wife, Jennifer of El Dorado, Arkansas, and Eddie Walters Jr. of Arizona; a daughter, Janet Parker and her husband John Sr. of Calion, Arkansas; her husband’s sister Dorothy Hutchinson and husband Frank of Winters; her parents, Larry and Alma Sipp of Nebraska; five brothers, Johnny Duncan and Charles Duncan, both of Wisconsin, Thomas Duncan of El Dorado, Arkansas, Mark Duncan of Nebraska; and six grandchildren, Rachel George, John Parker Jr., Lacie George, Tristan George, Eddie Walters III and Tyler Walters.
A memorial service was held on Sunday, July 26 in El Dorado, Arkansas. Horace Andrew Westbrook, 68, died on Tuesday, August 4 at Alderson Convalescent Hospital in Woodland.
Born on February 22, 1941 in Mississippi to Clovis and Zella (Colburn), he had been employed within the petroleum industry prior to his retirement.
A resident of Winters for the past 20 years, he is survived by his daughter Anna Westbrook of Woodland; sons Andrew Westbrook of Susanville, and Anthony Westbrook of Corning; a sister Shirley Zimmerman and husband Ralph of Winters; a brother Marvin Westbrook and wife Bobbi of Corning.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Zella Mae Hays, Henrietta Spracklin and Midge Bemis, and brothers Junior, Thomas, Jessie, and Billie Jackson.
Private family services to be held at a later date. Assisting the family with arrangements is Evergreen Funeral Service of Woodland.

Marcos Enrique Gonzalez, 24, of Winters, unexpectedly passed away August 1, 2009.
He was born in Fort Bragg on October 10, 1984, to Francisco Gonzalez and Pennie McMillen-Bigelow. He attended Manchester Elementary School, Winters Middle School and graduated from Winters High School in 2003.
He loved being with his friends and family. He enjoyed sports and immersing himself in music. He was kind to all those who he came into contact with.
Mr. Gonzalez is survived by his mother and stepfather, Pennie McMillen and Perry Bigelow of Winters, father and stepmother Francisco and Cindy Gonzalez of Manchester, sisters Ashley and Celia Gonzalez, grandmother Sheila McMillen and grandparents Joel and Celia Gonzalez of Mexico. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He will be forever loved and missed by all those who knew him.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to the Marcos Gonzalez benevolent fund at First Northern Bank, 48 Main Street in Winters.
Memorial services will be announced.

Myrtle Oma Kidder, age 95, passed away on August 2, 2009 in Woodland.
She was born on July 11, 1914, in Suisan, to Edward and Ruby Hopkins Walther. She married Glenn C. Kidder on July 14, 1935 in Fairfield. He preceded her in death on September 18, 1989.
Mrs. Kidder moved to Winters in 1941 from Fairfield. She was employed with the Yolo County Justice Court where she served as a legal clerk for Judge Degener and Judge Martin.
She had a love for gardening and sewing, she taught 4-H and was an avid reader. She was very active in the Pioneer Presbyterian Church where she had served as the church treasurer for many years. She served as PTA President on two separate occasions.
She is survived by her three children, Mary Louise Gray of Winters; Glenda Lee Matties of Galt and David Glenn (Viola May) Kidder of Winters, and five grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held on Friday, August 7, 2009 at 10 a.m. at the Winters Cemetery. For those who would like to sign a guestbook on line may do so at www.wiscombefuneral.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 to Robert D. and Evelyn Lois (Spray) Wion.
Mr. Wion was an avid hunter and fisherman. A law enforcement officer for over 20 years, he retired from the Yolo County Sheriff's Department. He loved spending time with his children and grandchildren.
Mr. Wion leaves 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; Deanna (Felix) Cano of Winters, and Dean Bell also of Winters; 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. He 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 a.m. with a viewing held on Wednesday, August 5, 2009, from 6-8 p.m. at Wiscombe Funeral Home, 34 Main Street, Suite B in Winters. Those who wish to sign a guest book online may do so at www.wiscombefuneral.com.

Antonio P. Corona, 76, passed away on July 25, 2009, at the UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento. The Winters resident was born Nov. 4, 1932, in Tepic, Nayarit, Mexico.
Mr. Corona lived in Winters for 36 years, earning his associate degree from Solano College. He spent 20 years with the U.S. Army, retiring as a Sergeant. He worked as a registered nurse for 15 years at Contra Costa County Hospital trauma center. After retiring, Mr. Corona enjoyed spending his free time working on cars.
He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Carmen P. Corona of Winters, daughters Karla Madueño of Woodland, Elsie Peña of Sacramento and Cynthia Corona of Vacaville, parents Sylvestre Peña and Juana Garcia, granddaughters Krizia, Ayla, Karla and Gisselle Madueño, Endedina and Yezenia Stone, and Amira Corona, and four great-grandchildren.
A rosary will be held for Mr. Corona at 7 p.m., on Thursday, July 30, at the Kraft Brothers Funeral Home, 175 Second Street, in Woodland. Mass will be held at 12 p.m. on Friday, July 31, at the Holy Rosary Church, 301 N. Walnut, in Woodland. Burial will follow at the Monument Hill Memorial Park, located at 35036 County Road 22 and Highway 16, in Woodland. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Shriners Hospital for Children.

Luis N. Garcia passed away peacefully in his Winters home on July 17, 2009. Born on Aug. 20, 1922 in Moroléon, Guanajuato, México, he was 86 years old.
He came to the United States at 20 years of age, and worked most of his life in California as a farm worker until he retired in 1991. He settled in Winters 41 years ago. Shortly afterwards, he immigrated his family from México. After retiring, he kept active by walking around town in the early mornings and recycling cans. He enjoyed family parties and gathering with friends. Before the passing of his wife, they were always the first to arrive at parties and the first on the dance floor.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonides García and María de Jesús Navarrete; his wife of 63 years, Ana Roque García; two infant children; siblings Elena, Socorro, Angel and José García, and a great-grand daughter.
He is survived by his 11 children and their spouses: Emilio and María Luísa García, Leonides and Graciela García, Esperanza and Antonio Villalobos, Rogoberto and Arminda García, Ana and José T. Salgado, Leonel Garcia and Teresa Maldonado García, María and Pedro Arredondo, and Arturo García, all of Winters, and Luís and Ofelia García of Grand Rapids, Michigan, Angela and Raúl López and Raúl García of Moroléon, Guanajuato, México; 40 grandchildren and 38 great-grandchildren, most of whom live in Winters; sister, Concepcíon García of Tangancicuaro, Michoacán, México; many nieces and nephews.
There will be a visitation on Thursday, July 23, at 6 p.m. followed with a Rosary at 7 p.m. at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Winters. There will be a mass on Friday, July 24, at 11:30 a.m., also at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church. As per his request, Mr. Garcia’s final resting place will be back in his native Moroléon, Guanajuato, México.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to Sutter VNA and Hospice, 7300 Folsom Blvd. #100, Sacramento, CA, 95826.

Robert S. McNamara. The Boston Globe reported on July 7 that Robert S. McNamara, who as secretary of defense in the Kennedy and Johnson administrations was a leading architect of US military involvement in Indochina, died Monday, July 6. He was 93. He died at his Washington home, had been in failing health for some time, family members said.
Besides the Defense Department, McNamara led two other institutions of global importance. He became the first nonfamily member to serve as president of Ford Motor Co., in 1960, and was president of the World Bank from 1968-81. He is best remembered and in some quarters still reviled for the seven years he spent at the Pentagon and the part he played in waging the Vietnam War. In 1995, he published his memoir, ”In Retrospect: The Tragedy and Lessons of Vietnam,” in which he wrote that he and other top officials were wrong to pursue the war, which resulted in controversy, reported The Globe. Despite the withering criticism, McNamara remained a figure of public fascination. In 2003, the filmmaker Errol Morris released an Academy Award-winning documentary about him, “The Fog of War.”
The son of Robert James McNamara and Claranel (Strange) McNamara, Robert Strange McNamara was born in San Francisco on June 9, 1916. He grew up in Oakland and graduated from UC Berkeley in 1937. Two years later, he earned a master’s degree at Harvard Business School. He briefly worked for a West Coast accounting firm, then returned to Harvard as an assistant professor of accounting.
During World War II, McNamara was part of an elite group of Army Air Force officers, specializing in statistical control of the distribution of personnel, ordnance, and aircraft. McNamara rose to the rank of lieutenant colonel.
McNamara married Margaret McKinstry Craig in 1940. The couple remained married until her death, in 1981. He married Diana Masieri Byfield in 2004.
He leaves three children, Craig McNamara of Winters, and Kathleen McNamara and Margaret Pastor, both of Washington.

(Source: The Boston Globe, July 7, 2009; story by Mark Feeney, Globe staff.)

Melba Smith, 92, passed away on July 2, 2009, at her home in Woodland. Born Edna Melba Haskell in Pinole, California on June 11, 1917, she lived in Woodland for most of her life. She was married to the late Edward J. Smith for 58 years. Her parents were the late Arthur S. and Edna C. Haskell, also residents of Woodland.
She is survived by her daughters, Melora Speer of Woodland, Vera Arthur of Winters and Edna Westerbeck of Fresno, and a son, John E. Smith of Garden Grove; 11 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.
Services are pending with Kraft Brothers of Woodland. Pastor Jerry Wells of St. John United Church of Christ will officiate, and burial will be at Woodland Cemetery where she will be laid to rest with her husband.

Janis Kay Rodriguez passed away suddenly after a brief illness, on June 11, 2009. She was 69.
Born August 19, 1940, she was a Winters resident for 17 years before retiring to Garderville, Nev., with her loving husband, Victor.
Mrs. Rodriguez loved horses, puzzles, reading and spending time with her family.
She is survived by her husband, Victor Rodriguez of Gardnerville, Nev., sons Eric Rodriguez of Winters, Phillip Rodriguez of Winters, Mark Rodriguez of Davis, Shane Rodriguez of Jacksonville, Ark., and granddaughters Daytona and Victoria Rodriguez of Jacksonville, Ark.
Memorials will be private.

Nettie Mozelle (Estes) Nance, 86, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 16, at her Winters residence. Born on Aug. 13, 1922 in Hughes, Oklahoma, to Jesse and Minnie Davidson, she grew up in eastern Oklahoma.
In 1940, she married Edward Estes, and they moved to Winters and pastored the Assembly of God church for 16 years, where she taught the adult Bible class, led the Women’s Ministries, and was the pianist. After husband Edward passed away in 1991, she married Glen Nance and spent the last 18 years by his side. She loved helping him tend his garden. She could be frequently seen wearing her straw hat and doing yard work at her home on Edwards Street. She loved to reminisce about her simple life as a child and how those humble beginnings made her grateful for her many blessings.
Before she became unable to travel, she loved visiting family and friends across the country. Her hobby later in life was to put together jigsaw puzzles and she found great joy in fitting those pieces together to make a lovely picture. She never met a stranger and always stopped to share a kind or encouraging word. She had the gift of giving affirmations in a sweet and genuine way that was often followed by a heartfelt hug. She loved to read her Bible every day and read it through numerous times throughout the years. She also faithfully called each and every family member’s name in prayer every day. Now that the final piece of her life here has been put into place, the memory of a beautiful picture of her life will always be with us.
She is survived by her husband, Glen Nance; son Wayne Estes and wife Margo Sharon of Salem, Oegon; daughter Susan Estes of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; daughter Glenda Landon and husband Bill of Mount Vernon, WA; five grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
She is also survived by her husband Glen’s children, Carolyn Rutledge and husband Edward of Dixon, Linda Creed and husband Nick of Rio Vista, Darrell Nance and wife Pan of Chester, Rosemary Martinez and husband Anthony of Durham, Darla Chute and husband Michael of Northville, Mississippi, numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sisters, Juanita Jackson of Lebanon, Oregon, Aimee Madden of Dallas, Texas and Margaret Stevens of Amity, Oregon.
She was very grateful for the wonderful care provided by loving family members and the kind staff of Yolo Hospice.
Services were held on Friday, June 19, at Discovery Worship Center. Interment took place at the Winters Cemetery. Those who wish to sign a guestbook online may do so at www.wiscombefuneral.com.

Lynelle “Lyn” Ellen McClure of Tracy passed away unexpectedly at Sutter Tracy Community Hospital on June 20, 2009. She was 65 years old.
Born Lynelle Ellen Trammel to Melvin and Charlene Trammel of Fresno on July 28, 1943, she was the middle of three children. She was an avid crochet fan and used her craft to help with underprivileged children and many other volunteer charities through the years in Nevada and California. She was a hairdresser for over 40 years, primarily at her mother’s salons in Nevada.
She is survived by her daughters and their families, Kathy and Mike Sebastian of Winters, Pamela and Paul Butler of Tracy and Lynette McClure of Chico; grandchildren Lauren, Amber and Katie Sebastian of Winters, Al Sanchez of Valencia, Rebekah and Samantha DelaRosa of Tracy, Mykel Butler of Oakley, and Jamie Lynn and Zakary Horne of Chico; brother Richard Trammel of Sparks, Nevada; aunts Velma Barkhousen of Modesto, Jonnie Jones from the Central Valley, and Lois Brock and Mae Thompson from Arizona.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and her brother Lloyd Trammel.
Remembrances can be sent in her name to the Lolly Hansen Senior Center in Tracy or to the donor’s favorite charity. At her request, there will be no services. A private family service to scatter her ashes will be held at a later date in Peevine, Nevada.

Mary Louise Constant passed away Saturday, June 20, 2009. She was 81.
Born December 7, 1927, in Texas, she grew up around Death Valley and Turlock, where she attended high school.
In 1944, Mrs. Constant married Talmage Constant in Turlock, and moved to Winters. They lived in Winters many years, raising four children.
Mrs. Constant was preceded in death by her son, Alphus Archie Constant, in 2003, and by her husband, Talmage Constant, in 2006.
She is survived by her children, Carolyn Hawley of Winters, Frances and Manuel Garcia of Winters and Riley and Terrie Constant of Gustine, as well as grandchildren Tina Weller, Diana Keala, Andrew Hawley, Don Garcia, Teresa Garcia, Carolyn Garcia, Michael Constant, Cassandra Constant, Rhonda Gregg and Terri Graves, and 19 great-grandchildren and four great great-grandchildren.
A viewing is scheduled for 9 a.m., with services at 10 a.m., on Friday, June 26, at Wiscombe Funeral Home, 116 D Street, in Davis.

Hector Javier Reyes-Gonzalez, 22, passed away on Friday, June 5, 2009, at a Winters residence.
Mr. Reyes-Gonzalez was born on Jan. 2, 1987, in Woodland to Luis and Rosa (Gonzalez) Reyes, where he resided until moving to the San Diego area, where he graduated from Gomeers High School in 2005, and had been employed as a laborer in the manufacturing field for the past four years. He is survived by his parents, Luis and Rosa Reyes of San Diego, aunts Norma Ramirez, and Maria Montoy of Winters.
A service was held at Bettel Church in San Diego on Wednesday, June 17, with interment following at Mount Hope Cemetery in San Diego. Assisting the family with arrangements is Evergreen Funereal Service of Woodland.

Graciela Sevilla Rosas, 79, also known as “Chela,” passed away at her home in Winters on Friday, May 22, 2009. Her daughters, Angelina and Yolanda, were at her side.
She was born on Feb. 6, 1930, in San Martin Hidalgo, Jalisco, Mexico. She and her husband, Rafael Vivanco Rosas, married in Mexico in 1947 and had two daughters before he ventured north in search of work. She joined her husband in the U.S. and they moved to Winters in 1953, going on to raise two sons and 10 daughters. Their beloved son Raymundo passed away in 1973 at five years of age, and is interred at the Winters Cemetery. All of their other children are graduates of Winters High School. Her husband passed away in Mexico in 1990, after more than 40 years of marriage.
She took pride in a 45-year work history working at canneries in Woodland, Davis and Winters, and retired from the Beatrice/Hunt-Wesson Cannery in Davis in 1999. Her husband worked for over 40 years in construction/landscaping. The couple and their family lived in the same house on East Abbey Street since 1956, which has served as a family gathering place for their children and grandchildren over the years. She was fortunate to live with her daughter Angelina, who was her primary caregiver, thereby allowing her to live out her last years in the home that she loved. The family is grateful to Dr. William Davis for his many years of commitment and to Yolo County Hospice for their support.
She is survived by son Rafael Rosas, Jr. of Winters; daughter Esther Thomas and husband James of Winters, and their sons Michael, Anthony, Derrick and Chad; daughter Elva Bejar and husband Francisco (Paco) of Hayward, and their daughters Alexandra and Andrea; daughter Irma S. Rosas of Hayward, and her sons Carlos and Emilio and grandsons Emilio Tomas and Carlos Jr.; daughter Yolanda Ynostroza and husband Joseph from Sacramento, and their children Rudy, Ricky and Serena; daughter Grace Rosas-Torres and her daughter Gabrielle; daughter Armida S. Rosas and David Cotti of San Jose; daughter Angelina Rosas of Winters and her son Aaron; daughter Patricia Franco and husband Jose of Winters, and their children Robert, Brian and Marilyn; daughter Virginia Rosas and husband Roger DeJesus of Hayward; and daughter Estela Rosas of Hayward; mother Maria Refugio, who is 101; brother German Sevilla and his wife Lucia; sister Estela Mandujano and her husband Jacob, of San Martin Hidalgo, Jalisco, Mexico; numerous nephews and nieces in Los Angeles and Mexico.
In addition to her husband and son, she was preceded in death by her father Salvador M. Sevilla, older brother Rigo Sevilla, and younger brother Carlos Sevilla.
A rosary was held on May 28, 2009 at the Wiscombe Funeral Home Chapel in Davis. The funeral mass took place at St. Anthony’s Church in Winters on May 29, 2009, followed by burial at the Winters Cemetery. Pallbearers were her grandsons Carlos Castorena, Rudy Hernandez, Chad Thomas, Emilio Espinosa and Robert Franco, and longtime family friend Don Manual V. Carillo.

Rosalie Vivian Hightower passed away on May 24, 2009 in Rocklin. Born on Dec. 1, 1922, in Livermore she was 86 years old. A resident of Rocklin, she was a housekeeper and homemaker for 36 years. She was an avid gardener, an animal lover, and a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Diane and James Nielson of Rocklin, and son Larry Menniti of Livermore; sister, Jody Andrade of Redding; 10 grandchildren, Larry Jr., Angela, Gina, Andrea, Michael, Lisa, Christa, all of Livermore, and Vanessa, Alec and Sheri, all of Rocklin; five great-grandchildren, Tyler, Trey, Erin, Tyler and Amya.
A memorial Mass will be held on Friday, May 29, at 10 a.m. at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Rocklin. Burial will follow. Memorial contributions may be made to the S.P.C.A.

Russel James Mills passed into heaven on May 2, 2009.
Russel is survived by his father, Eddie Mills, his mother, Cherry Rose Delacruz, and his loving brother, Kyle Mills.
Russel was only in our lives for a brief moment in time, but it was enough to touch our souls. Russel will now and forever be our “little angel.”
Services will be held at the McMune Chapel in Vacaville on Friday, May 22, at 10 a.m.

Jeffery Glenn Childress passed away on April 23, 2009. Born on Oct. 4, 1942, he was 66 years old.
He graduated from El Camino High School in Sacramento, and earned his bachelor’s degree as well as a Master of Arts degree in geography at Sacramento State University, as well as a Master of Arts degree in anthropology at UC Davis in 1967. His love of art and knowledge was a passion throughout his life.
His professional career began in 1967 when he opened the Court and Cedar camera store in Davis, which soon became the landmark Jeff’s Camera. This was followed by The J Glenn Gallery and Frame in Davis. In 2002, he moved to Winters and opened a framing shop, Jeff’s Studio 9, which he owned and operated until his passing.
He is survived by his son, Jared, and brother, Steve.
A celebration of his life is planned for Monday, May 18, 1;30-3:30 p.m. at Canyon Creek Resort, 22074 State Highway 128, west of Winters.

Naoma Mae (Sidwell) Rollins, 86, passed away on Mother’s Day, May 10, 2009 in Roseville, joining her husband James E Rollins, her parents and sister Allene. Born in Winters to John and Clara Sidwell on June 30, 1922, she was raised in Monticello and Winters.
She was the descendant of three pioneering families — Belz, Sidwell and Wurth — of the Berryessa Valley. She attended school in Winters, and was a graduate of Winters High School. For most of her adult life, she was a housewife and mother, and also worked as a secretary at her husband’s business, Rollins Realty in Sacramento. She loved visiting Bodega Bay, and enjoyed gardening and sewing.
She is survived by her sister, Veneva Alcock, 90, of Davis; daughter Kathlene Rollins and fiancée Eric Chun of Auburn; son David Rollins and his wife Jennie, of Sacramento; grandson David Tracy, of Auburn; granddaughters Kara Jenkins and her husband Loren of Elk Grove and Brooks Rollins of Sacramento; great-grandsons Tristin and Brendon Jenkins of Elk Grove; nieces and nephews Bill and Darlene Fredericks of Truckee, Steve and Louise Fredericks of Oroville, Vicki and Bob Murphy of Brooks, Lisa and Gary Bricker of Santa Barbara and George Alcock of Costa Rica, Lynn Wilson of Austin, Texas and Jennifer Huntley of Nevada and Susan Church; many great-grandnieces, nephews and wonderful friends.
A service to celebrate her life will take place on Thursday, May 14, at 2:30 p.m. at Pioneer Presbyterian Church 205, Russell Street.
A reception will be held at Tomat’s California Cuisine, at 1123 W. Grant Avenue. A graveside service will be held on Friday, May 15, at 10 a.m. at the Winters Cemetery.
Donations may be made in Mrs. Rollins’ name to the charity of choice.

Robert Nickum passed away on April 27, 2009 surrounded by his family in his El Macero residence. Born on October 6, 1934 to Lena and Frank Nickum, he was 74 years old.
He attended elementary and high school in Dixon. After attending college at Santa Clara University and Sacramento City College, he served in the U.S. Army. He later founded Valley Farm Transport, Inc. and built it into a highly successful trucking company.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Ann Nickum; children and their spouses, David and Lisa Nickum, Amy and Mick Pretti, and Matthew and Joie Nickum; grandchildren, Matthew, Trevor, Dylan, Tyler, Blake, Jordan, Alexandria, Victoria, Abby and Gracie; sister, Joyce Arms of Carson City; niece Leslie McCaskell and husband Roger, and their daughter Emily; aunt Edith Moore of Yuba City.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lena and Frank Nickum.
A Mass of Christian Burial was offered for the Repose of his Soul on Friday, May 1, at St. Francis Catholic Church in Sacramento. Private interment took place at the Dixon Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to St. Teresa’s Catholic Church Restoration Fund, C/O Marion Kunze, 340 Las Plumas Court, Bodega Bay CA 94923 or Dixon High School Athletics, 555 College Way, Dixon, CA 95620.

David “Lynard” Galloway, passed away at his home in Woodland on Feb. 10, 2009. Born in Woodland on Oct. 3, 1948, he was a graduate of Winters High School, Class of 1966. He served the United States Navy in Vietnam aboard the aircraft carrier, USS Constellation. Following his military service, he drove a truck for 25 years.
He leaves behind a daughter, Brandy Galloway and a grandson, Xander Lynn Galloway-Mobley, both of Spokane, Washington; brother, Rickey Galloway of San Diego; numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Bud; mother, Vada; sister, Sherry; and brother, Ken.
A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, May 16, at the home of Tim and Yvonne Ferguson, 800 E. Grant Avenue, Winters. For directions, call Rick Galloway, (858) 568-8412 or Yvonne Ferguson, 219-2439.

Clayton DunHam of Winters, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2009 at his home. He was an area resident for 60 years.
He was born in Salina, Mayes County, Oklahoma, in Indian Territory to Muggie Mae Vann and William Colombus DunHam. He was the last surviving member of 12 children and was honored to be the last to carry on the DunHam name for his generation.
He and his wife and business partner, Barbara Hughes, carried on the Clayton DunHam and Sons Trucking Company for over 60 years, and were known throughout the state of California. He was delighted to be able to carry his chauffer’s license until the time of his passing, and held to a strong belief that people worked hard for what they possessed. He was very proud of his son Brett, who has managed the Winters Cemetery for over 30 years.
Mr. DunHam felt highly honored to be of Cherokee Indian bloodline. He and his family are registered at the Cherokee Nation in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. He was a member of the Cherokee of Northern California and also with the National American Indian Organization. He absolutely loved his Indian heritage and was often heard saying, “I would have loved to be a full-blooded Indian rather than a half-breed.”
He was a very active fifth generation Democrat Party Member and belonged to the Yolo County Democratic Group and the California State Democratic Party.
The DunHams never missed a ballgame on television and he was a committed Red Sox fan, proud to support Dusty Petroia. The DunHams held deep “discussions” throughout the entirety of each game.
He was very fond of his Antique Automobile and Gun collections and particularly loved his very 1st vehicle, his 1936 Ford Coupe. On April 25, the day following Mr. DunHam’s passing, his life was honored at the opening of the Youth Day Parade with a moment of silence in his memory. He had provided antique automobiles to be displayed on Youth Day for many years.
For the last couple of years of his life, Mr. DunHam provided loving care to his rose garden and on the day of his service his casket will be adorned with the roses from his garden.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara Hughes; sons, Dennis, John and Brett; three granddaughters, including a special granddaughter, Sierra, and her companion Richard, three great-granddaughters and four generations of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by three children, Billie Gene, Janice Sue and Tommy Clayton.
A visitation is planned for Saturday, May 2, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Main Street Church, 205 Main Street, under the direction of Wiscombe
Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be private. Pallbearers for the service will be Rex L. Hughes, Julius Hughes, Paris Hughes, Tanner Hughes, Jeremy Nelson and Bert Young. Honorary pallbearers will be Billie Gene Williams, Robin Thomas, Roosevelt Gilcrest, Dennis Ray DunHam, Vann DunHam and George Wallace Bowlin. Interment will be in the DunHam family plot at the Winters Cemetery. There will be no reception following services to provide the family with private time.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Clayton’s memory to Yolo Hospice; P.O. Box 1014; Davis, CA 95617.
Those who wish to sign a guestbook online may do so at www.wiscombefuneral.com.

María de la Luz Lizárraga of Winters passed away on April 26, 2009, from a long-term illness. She was 71.
Born June 22, 1937, in Sinaloa, Mexico, to Petra Martinez, she married Jesus R. Lizárraga on April 16, 1954, in Sinaloa, Mexico.
Mrs. Lizárraga lived in Winters for 50 years, working seasonal jobs at Mariani Nut Co., Wesson Foods in Davis, Basic Vegetable in Vacaville and the Dixon Cannery.
She was known for her gardening and Mexican dishes.
She is survived by her husband, Jesus R. Lizárraga, sons Jesse Lizárraga and wife Marlene of West Sacramento, Armando Lizárraga and wife Connie of Camino, George Lizárraga and wife Jeanie of Vacaville, daughters María Gastelum and husband Juan of Winters, and Socorro Lizárraga and husband Michael Caravalho of Woodland.
Mrs. Lizárraga is also survived by 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Visitation will be held at 11 a.m., and mass will be held at 12 p.m., on Thursday, April 30, at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Winters, with burial to follow at the Winters Cemetery. Novenario will be held from May 1-9, and a potluck will be held on May 9, at María Gastelum’s home, 229 Maple Lane, in Winters.
Donations in Mrs. Lizárraga’s memory can be made to any First Northern Bank, account 21108250, under the María Lizárraga Memorial Fund.

Patricia Lynn Campos, 44, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2009, as a result of an automobile accident near Esparto.
Born on February 3, 1965, in Woodland to Michael and Diane (Dodge) Kelley, she attended area schools, and was a graduate of medical assistant school.
A lifelong Yolo County resident, she is survived by her parents, Michael and Diane Kelley of Madison; grandfather Thomas Dodge of Woodland; children Jennifer Kelley and partner T.J. Crider of Esparto, Melissa and Jamie Campos, and Steven Bales, all of Esparto, and Louis Campos of Winters; granddaughter Marissa Crider of Esparto; sister Tami Brooks and husband Sam of Esparto; brothers Michael Kelley and wife Lori of Guinda, and Ronald Kelley of Madison. She is also survived by her fiancé, Joe Hansen.
Visitation was held Monday, April 13, at the Woodland Family Worship Center, with internment to follow graveside services on Tuesday, April 14, at the Capay Cemetery in Esparto. Memorial contributions are to be directed to the Wayfarer Center Mission, 207 Fourth Street, Woodland, 95695, in her memory. Assisting the family with arrangements is Evergreen Funeral Service of Woodland.

Leo James Radulovich passed away on Monday, March 23, at home in Corning. Born on Sept. 29, 1958 to Mitchel John Radulovich and Wilma Joe Childers Radulovich, he was 50 years old.
He grew up in the Santa Clara Valley and moved to Winters in 1970, residing in Winters until the early 1990s. He was a 1978 graduate of Winters High School. He worked as a pump installer for Wilson Pump in Woodland.
He is survived by his children, Elizabeth Johnson of Sacramento, Adam Radulovich of Hobbs, New Mexico, and Virginia Bass of Colorado Springs, Colorado; brother, Mitch Radulovich of Winters; and sister, Loretta Demele of Gardnerville, Nevada.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Family members say he will be missed by all who knew him.
A private memorial service will be held for family and close friends. Funeral services are planned on Wednesday, April 15, at 2 p.m. A memorial gathering will take place afterwards at 9297 Campbell Road.

Marguerite Stormont passed away in Woodland on March 26, 2009. She was born on January 23, 1919, in Wisconsin, and was a resident of Davis, Winters and Woodland.
She and her family moved to Davis in 1950, after spending almost a year in New Zealand for her husband’s Fullbright Scholarship. There they raised five children. In 1977, she and husband Clyde moved to Winters.
According to family, she was a great mom, and a great athlete, excelling in archery, bowling and golf, and was a talented gardener and cook.
She will be remembered by both young and old for her many endearing qualities, and will be missed by all who knew her.
She was preceded in death by husband Clyde Stormont. She is survived by her children, Bonnie Lu Stormont of Laguna Beach, Michael Clyde Stormont of Fairbanks, Alaska, Robert Thomas Stormont of Davis, Charles James Stormont of Madison, and Janet Jean Stormont of Winters, and grandson Clyde Stormont of Oakland.
In accordance with Mrs. Stormont’s wishes, there will be no public services.

Richard David “Dick” Teague passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2009, at his Winters residence. He was 84. Born on June 11, 1924, in Brighton, Colorado, to Charles and Margaret (Huffman) Teague, he attended area schools and graduated from high school in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
He entered the U.S. Navy in 1943, and was a member of the Navy Air Corps serving in World War II as a Navy pilot and flight instructor. After his honorable discharge in 1946, he continued his education by attending Colorado A & M, where he received his Bachelor’s Degree in Zoology, followed by Colorado State University, where he got his Master’s Degree in Wildlife Biology.
Mr. Teague began his career with the Colorado Department of Fish and Game, Fish and Parks in 1949, as a research wildlife technician and big game biologist. He worked his way up to Regional Manager, a position which oversaw a quarter of the state.
In 1963, he moved his family to Davis, where he assumed the position of Cooperative Extension Wildlife Specialist at the University of California. In 1970, he became Assistant Director of Cooperative Extension, UC Davis campus. In 1977, he became the Regional Director for Northern California, a position he held until his retirement on July 1, 1989. UC President Gardner conferred him with the “Emeritus” title, and he was an Honorary Life Member of the Wildlife Society.
A Yolo County resident for the past 36 years, and Winters resident for the last 10 years, Mr. Teague was active within the First Baptist Church, serving as a Deacon and adult Bible class teacher. He was also active in the Winters food closet, and the Gideon’s International.
He is survived by his son, Richard and wife Lynn, of Cottonwood; daughter Diane Gale and husband Stan of Winters; and four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dixie Teague, and a brother, Don Teague.
A memorial service was held Monday, March 30, 2009, at the First Baptist Church in Winters, with Pastor James Allen officiating. Private services will be held at the Winters cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be directed to the Gideon’s International, Woodland-Davis Camp, P.O. Box 773, Woodland, CA, 95776-0773; or to the Yolo Hospice. Assisting with arrangements is Evergreen Funeral Service of Woodland.

Ivan Dale Ham passed away on March 17, 2009, in Prescott, Arizona following a lengthy illness. Born on Sept. 30, 1933 in Bixby, Oklahoma to Pluma and Homer Ham, he was 75 years old. The family moved to Winters, where Dale grew up. He and his wife Mary made their home in Vallejo for many years. He later married Michele, and together they made their home in Solano County, Wisconsin and finally Arizona.
After his service in the U.S. Army, he returned to Vallejo and went to work for St. Francis Pie Company as a driver and loader. He had 22 years with the company before his health forced him to take an early retirement. He was a member of the Teamsters Union for over 40 years.
As a young boy his father introduced him to motorcycles and they became his life-long passion. He built them, rode them and raced them. He was a founding member of the Delta Falcons MC, a long-time member of the S.R.R.A. and a member of the A.M.A. In the early ‘80s, as the owner of Lorenzo’s Tavern in Vallejo, he enjoyed being host to many “biker” events and his many friends.
He is survived by his wife, Michele Ham, of Ocean Shores, Washington; daughter Toni Devine, Vancleave, Mississippi; sons Stephen and wife Cindy of Cameron Park, Roger and wife Paula, Bullhead City, Arizona, and Calvin Ham, of Antioch; nine grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and many cousins.
At Mr. Ham’s request, no formal services were held. He asked only that his family and friends celebrate his memory by remembering the good times they shared together. Dale’s spirit is free and he’s in the wind again, said family members. Friends and family are invited to share their thoughts and memories at http://www.legacy.com/gb2/default.aspx?bookid=6064619144346.

Nickolas Donald McClellan passed away peacefully on the afternoon of Feb. 21, 2009, in the company of his family following a lengthy battle with cancer. Born Sept. 6, 1943, he was 65 years old. He lived in Davis for more than 31 years.
Born in Oakland, he grew up in challenging circumstances, leaving home at age 16. He graduated from Oakland Tech High School, and earned a B.A. and M.S. in English literature from Hayward State University. He was a union man and Teamster for 20 years with Lucky Stores before embarking on a second career as a teacher at Winters High School, where he taught English and British literature, debate and drama. He was also faculty adviser to the school’s Academic Decathlon Team.
He was a frequent speaker and sponsor on behalf of Alcoholics Anonymous, an organization he had been closely involved with for 25 years, and which he credited with having saved his life and led him to spiritual purpose.
He was passionate about his family, and loved spending time with his children, whether in support of their athletic endeavors, hiking, fishing, camping or skiing. He enjoyed restoring classic Chevrolet, Porsche, VW camper and BMW automobiles. He was also an amateur actor, occasionally appearing in Winters Community Theatre productions. He had a great sense of humor and a love of laughter. He will be greatly missed, but his memory will always bring a smile to our faces.
He leaves behind his wife, Mia, children Aaron and Katharine, daughter-in-law Kyri, grandson Mason, sister Noellan (Bickham) and innumerable family and friends.
Friends are invited to attend a memorial celebration at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 15, at the Veterans’ Memorial Center, 203 East 14th Street, in Davis. An annual scholarship fund has been established in his memory at Winters High School. Memorial donations may be sent in lieu of flowers to the Nick “Mr. Mac” McClellan Memorial Fund, c/o Winters High School, 101 Grant Ave., Winters, CA, 95694 or to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Clare Rominger passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2009, in Davis at the age of 81. She was born Jan. 23, 1928, in Woodland to Clarence and Ora Mumma.
She lived on the family ranch in Dunnigan until she graduated from U.C. Davis in 1949, with a Bachelor of Science degree.
Mrs. Rominger married James C. Rominger in June, 1950, and they made their home on the Rominger Sheep Ranch on County Road 29. For 59 years, she was a homemaker, enjoying her crafts and gardening.
Her husband, James, preceded Mrs. Rominger in death in 1999. She is survived by her three children, Tom Rominger and his wife Janice, Patty Quigley and her husband Kevin, and Doug Rominger. She has three grandchildren, Tammy Rominger, and Regina and Todd Quigley, and three great-grandchildren, Naomi and Jessie Rominger, and Isaiah Rominger-Matthews.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 14, at the Pioneer Church, 205 Russell Street. Memorial contributions may be made in Clare Rominger’s name to the Pioneer Church.

Rodolfo Torres Valencia, 92, of Winters, passed away on Feb. 21, 2009. He was an area resident for 52 years, and was born January 12, 1917 in Mexico to Rodolfo and Arnulfa Torres Valencia. He was an avid reader and master storyteller, and enjoyed his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He is survived by his children, Maria Cruz and Domingo Rivas, Nuni, Robert and Kitty Valencia, Ruben and Larueen Valencia, Rosalinda Valencia and Farokh Guvanlu, as well as numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
A visitation will be held Thursday, Feb. 26, at 11 a.m., followed by a Funeral Mass at noon at St. Anthony Catholic Church. Arrangements are under the direction of Wiscombe Funeral Home. A private family interment will be held at Winters Cemetery.
Those who wish to sign a guestbook online may do so at www.wiscombefuneral.com.

Ronald Anthony Carrion passed away on Feb. 2, 2009. Born in Woodland on May 8, 1945 to Ted and Mary Carrion, he was 63. He attended Woodland High School, where he played football, and graduated in 1963, joining the Navy. He became a Navy corpsman, serving a tour at Subic Bay, in the Philippines.
His love of the High Sierra brought him to Eureka, Nevada, where for the last 29 years he owned and operated the Owl Club Bar and Steakhouse. Family members say his love for life and family will always be imprinted in their memories.
He is survived by his parents, Ted and Mary Carrion of Woodland; children and their spouses, Robert and Barbara Carrion of Winters, Aaron and Lori Carrion of Zamora, Eleny Carrion of Gardnerville, Nevada, Eshel Carrion of Arlington, Washington, Evven Carrion of Reno, Nevada; grandchildren, Anthony, Daniel, Gianna and Peyton; brother and sister-in-law Marty and Karen Carrion, sister and brother-in-law Linda and Gary Easterly, sister Rita (Carrion) Easterly, and sister and brother-in-law JoAnn and Michael Fuerst; several nieces and nephews; and dear friend and companion for more than eight years, Gaye Tyndall.
A celebration of life will be held at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 22, at the Woodland Elk’s Lodge, 500 Bush Street in Woodland. A second celebration will be held in Eureka, Nevada on Feb. 28.

Andres Bermudez Viramontes passed away from stomach cancer on Feb. 5, 2009 at the Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. Born on June 11, 1950 in El Cargadero, Mexico, he was 58 years old. A Winters resident for 32 years, he most recently lived in Mexico City, where he was a member of the Mexican congress.
He arrived in Winters in 1970, working initially as a farm laborer at Tufts Ranch, working his way up to driver and foreman. He became a U.S. citizen in 1987, and he and his brother, Jose, went on to form their own farm labor contracting business, Bermudez Brothers, in Winters. He invented a tomato transplanting machine that earned him the nickname “The Tomato King,” and was also a Yolo County tomato farmer.
A member of Mexican President Felipe Calderon’s national Action Party, he made history in 2001 when he was elected mayor of his hometown of Jerez, in Zacatecas, Mexico. He was stripped of that victory by the Mexican Federal Electoral Institute because he did not meet Mexican residency requirements. The law was subsequently changed, allowing emigrants to return and hold Mexican office, and the new law was named after him. He was again elected mayor of Jerez in 2004, but still maintained his ranch home in Winters.
A lover of both playing and watching baseball, he is described by family members as “an early riser, ambitious and a hard worker, who was very charismatic and loved the limelight.” In addition to Mexican politics and local agriculture and farm labor, Bermudez helped organize La Fiesta Mexicana at St. Anthony Church, raising money for the church. He also loved mariachi music, which will be played in his honor at his funeral services.
He is survived by his wife, Irma Bermudez, of Jerez, Mexico and Winters; son and daughter-in-law Andres Jr. and Xochil Bermudez of Winters, daughter and son-in-law Laura and Alexandro Ramos of Winters, son Ernesto Bermudez of Winters; grandchildren Andres Bermudez IV and Alexandro Adrian Ramos, both of Winters; siblings, Francisco Bermudez of El Cargadero, Mexico, Serafin Bermudez of Jerez, Mexico, Carmen Bermudez of Elk Grove, and Rafaela Bermudez, Isabel Vellegas and Gavina Torres, all of Winters; many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Jose, in 1992.
A Rosary will take place at his home on Thursday, Feb. 12, at 7 p.m., and in the Mexican tradition of the Rosary, an all-night vigil will be held. A funeral Mass is scheduled for Friday, Feb. 13, at 11 a.m. at St. Anthony Parish Hall, 511 Main Street. Graveside services will follow at the Winters Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Bermudez’ name to the charity of choice. Wiscombe’s Funeral Chapel in Davis is handling the arrangements.

Mark Manuel Munoz, of Farmington, New Mexico, passed away suddenly from a heart attack at his home on Feb. 6, 2009. Born on June 28, 1958 in Woodland, California to Mariano and Patricia Munoz, he was 50 years old. He was the former owner of Warrior Video, and is a former Winters resident. He graduated from Winters High School in 1976. He served in the U.S. Air Force after graduating from high school. His family remembers him as very private person but a loving and giving husband and father. He enjoyed collecting movies and comic books.
He is survived by his wife Peggy of Farmington; children Melissa and Mary Munoz of California, and Justin Ulibarri of Farmington, New Mexico; mother Patricia of Winters; sister Debbie and brother-in-law Richard Pitts of Winters; nephew Jeff Pitts and his wife, and niece Amber Pitts.
He was preceded in death by his father.
A memorial service was held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Farmington, New Mexico, on Tuesday, Feb. 10. Condolences may be sent to the family at obits@danielsfuneral.com.

Oscar Angulo-Bermudez, 18, of Winters, passed away on Jan. 24, 2009. He was born Oct. 19, 1990, in Julisco, Mexico.
A visitation and rosary was held on Jan. 28 at the Milton Carpenter Funeral Home, and a mass was held on Jan. 29 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Winters.

John (Jack) P. Malloy died peacefully at home in Winters on Jan. 30, 2009, of congestive heart failure. He was eighty years old.
Mr. Malloy was born on July 27, 1928, in Jefferson, S.D., to Tom and Aliene Malloy. He married his high school sweetheart, (Grace) Elaine Fennel, daughter of James N. and Grace Fennel of Elk Point, S.D., on March 17, 1948. Mr. and Mrs. Malloy were married for over sixty years. They had five children.
For thirteen years, beginning in 1949, Mr. Malloy worked for the Sioux City, Iowa Stockyards. In 1962, the Malloy family relocated from Iowa to Phoenix, Arizona, and then to Fairplay, Colo., before settling in the twin cities area of Yuba City and Marysville, for over thirty years. During this period, Mr. Malloy worked for heavy equipment company, Allis Chalmers, for the Elks Club of Marysville, and for Baldwin Construction. For a time, he owned and operated the Seven Mile House, a restaurant and tavern near Marysville. In 1998, Mr. and Mrs. Malloy retired to Winters.
According to his family, Mr. Malloy was a popular drinking companion to his friends. A true Irishman with a ready wit, Mr. Malloy loved story-telling, music, and embodied the adage: when Irish eyes are smiling, they are usually up to something!
Mr. Malloy was preceded in death by son, Patrick. He is survived by his wife and their children, Kathy Polkinghorn and husband Bob of Winters, Michael and wife Kathy of Groveland, Beverly Smith and husband Brad of Lebanon, Ore., Mary Beth Cunha and husband Stephen of Arcata, sisters Dolores Masera and husband Frank of Yuba City, and Madonna Jarman and husband John of Sioux City, Iowa, nine grandchildren: Dan and Wes Medina, Chad and Brett Smith, Bryan and Connor Malloy, Jack, Alex, and Elaine Cunha, and was known as “favorite Uncle Jack” by many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service is planned for 12:30 p.m. on Feb. 14 at the Marysville Arts Club, 420 10th Street, in Marysville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Yolo Hospice, P.O. Box 1014, Davis, California 95617.

Eleanor Ramos passed away from cancer on Jan. 31, 2009, with her children, grandchildren, and family surrounding her. Born on Feb. 5, 1935, she was 73 years old.
She is survived by her daughters, Sherrie Nozaki of Manteca, Linda Burleson of Santa Clara and Tracy Garcia of Escondido; seven grandchildren, Steven Abbott, Jennifer Montagna, Traci, Rae and Tabbatha Burleson, Mathew Nozaki and Melissa Garcia; sisters, Carmen Rubio and Rose Ramos of Winters and Flora Carrillo of Sacramento. She was blessed with her best friend of 55 years, Sadie Williams who cared for her as her health was failing.
She joins her youngest daughter Kimberly Williams, who died in 1962.
A mass in her honor will be held at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Winters on Thursday, Feb. 5 , which would have been her 74th birthday. Burial will follow at the Davis cemetery.

Alexander Monticelli Estrada II, 89, died Feb. 1, 2009, at his home after a long illness.
Born May 12, 1919, in Knights Landing, Mr. Estrada enlisted in the U.S. Army in September, 1944. He was a resident of Robbins for 25 years. The following employed him throughout his adult life as a farmer: Joe Zane, Bob Buttons, Jack Meek, Loren Le Metre and B&J Landfill in Vacaville.
Mr. Estrada was a member of the Moose Lodge. Two of his many passions were his avid life as a fisherman, and barbecuing in an underground pit for his family and friends.
Mr. Estrada lived in Knights Landing until 1948, with his family on the east side of the tracks, known at the time as “Tijuana.”
He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Guadalupe Estrada, daughter Rachel Hawk and husband Brook of Vacaville, sons Alexander Estrada III and wife Esma of Winters, Sal C. Estrada and companion Betty Eredia of Woodland, Salvador A. Estrada and wife Sulema of Davis, sister Ernestine Hernandez of Knights Landing, and brother Joe Estrada of Woodland.
Mr. Estrada was preceded in death by his parents, Alexander Estrada I and wife Rita, daughter Gracie Archuleta, brothers Felix Cital, Frank Estrada, and George Estrada, and his first wife of 30 years, Josephine Estrada.
Mr. Estrada had 14 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, 24 great-great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. on Feb. 5, at the McNary Chapel, 458 College Street, in Woodland. Mass is set for 10 a.m. on Feb. 6, at St. Paul’s Church in Knights Landing. Internment will follow at the Knights Landing Cemetery.

Joe M. Martinez, 69, passed away in Dixon on Jan. 9, 2009, surrounded by his family. He was born in Winters to Antonio and Nieves Martinez, and was the youngest of four children. After graduating from Winters High School in 1958, he began working at Basic Vegetable Products in Vacaville, and enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1959. Following basic training at Fort Ord, he was stationed at Fort Lewis, Washington.
With an honorable discharge, he returned to work at Basic, and remained there for 28 years. During that time, he also worked part-time at the Vaca Bowl in Vacaville for 16 years, then worked for 11 years as a head custodian at Will C. Wood High School in Vacaville. He is described by relatives as a kind and gentle man.
He is survived by his brother Tony and wife Delores of Durham, sister Frances Ramos and husband John of Winters, and brother Frank and wife Dorothy of Woodland; many nephews and nieces.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
A service celebrating his life is planned for Tuesday, Feb. 3, at 10:30 a.m. at the Sonrise Community Fellowship, 620 Orange Drive in Vacaville. A reception will follow. Friends and acquaintances are invited. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to Hospice at Kaiser Permanente, 975, Sereno Drive, Vallejo, CA 94590, or to a charity of choice.
According to his wishes, his ashes will be laid to rest at the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery in Dixon. Burial will be private.

Shirley Ilene Palmer, born Aug. 15, 1941, passed away on Jan. 17, 2009.
She was born and raised in San Francisco, and attended St. Peters Academy and Balboa High School. She was a dancer for seven years, specializing in tap, ballet and majorettes. She participated in many parades down Market Street and talent shows for the elderly during the holidays.
When she was 14, she met Troy Palmer, a young Navy man, and fell in love. They were married March 22, 1958. Their two daughters followed the next two years. Most years were spent in California, with making their home in Wyoming, Colorado and Missouri at times.
She enjoyed being a homemaker, raising her girls. She also enjoyed volunteering for Girl Scouts, March of Dimes, PTA, talent shows and other school functions.
While living in Vacaville, Mrs. Palmer worked for Windsor Convalescent Home as Housekeeping Supervisor. Upon moving to Winters, she became employed with the Winters School District, serving Waggoner, John Clayton and Wolfskill schools. She took great pride in her work and made many friends there. She then worked for Sutter Memorial Hospital in Davis for five years, until she was forced to retire due to medical reasons.
Mrs. Palmer continued to enjoy gardening, garage sales, baking for the holidays, crossword puzzles and her favorite soap opera, “Days of Our Lives.” According to her family, her greatest pride and joy were Dusty and Missy, her grandchildren. After 50 years of marriage, the love of her life was still her cowboy, her husband Troy. She will be missed by her family and always in their hearts.
She is survived by her husband, Troy Chalmer Palmer; daughters, Debbie Palmer of Winters, Teresa Madsen (Perry) of Missouri; grandson, Dustin Troy Madsen of Missouri; granddaughter, Melissa Kae Arnett of Winters; sisters Ann Cantrell of Vacaville, Linda McAteer of Idaho, Gail Drake of Williams, Bonnie Rodriguez of Cordelia, Betty Miller of South San Francisco and Peggy McAteer of San Bruno; father, Herbert James McAteer of San Bruno; and many nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Palmer was preceded in death by her mother, Elizabeth Mary McAteer, and sister, Patricia McAteer.
A memorial service will be held Thursday, Jan. 22, at 11 a.m. at Wiscombe’s Funeral Chapel, 116 D Street in Davis. Contributions may be made in her name to the Sutter VNA and Hospice Foundation, 2800 L Street, Suite 400, Sacramento, CA 95816.

Josephine Dorothy Evelyn Moore Hague Chapman died quietly at home in Winters on Jan. 9, 2009 of natural causes at the age of 99 years. She was born in St. Helena on March 5, 1909 and, grew up in St. Helena, Con Valley and the Monticello areas.
In her early years she worked in her parent’s boarding house in Monticello. It was her chore to clean the gas chimneys every day, a chore she grew to hate. Later in life, she was so very happy when electricity was available even in the country. She would also help her mother with the meals and various other chores. She rode her horse to and from Napa, boarded him, changed clothes and walked to the Napa High School. She did this until her graduation.
In the summer between her junior and senior years she eloped. She kept this secret even from her parents until she finished high school then moved with her husband, Elvid Hague, to the Berkeley Hills where her first born, Delman, entered the world. Two girls followed Delman — Jackie, born in St. Helena and Mern, born in Napa.
In 1935 when working in Monticello, Elvid suffered a tragic fatal farming accident. Dorothy and the children came to Winters to live with her parents, Nell and George Moore. Dorothy’s father owned the butcher shop on Main Street, employing one James Rufus Chapman. It was at this time they fell in love and on March 20, 1937 they married.
She then began a life long career as a homemaker caring for Jim, their children and the home. In 1945 she and Jim became the parents of a son, James Robert. She was devoted to her husband and children. She was also a wonderful hostess, gladly opening her home to the many friends and relatives throughout the years.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Nell Foss and George Moore, her brother Foss Moore, her husbands, Elvid Hague and Jim Chapman. She was also preceded in death by three of her four children, Delman Hague, Jackie Hague Hale and Robert Chapman.
She is survived by her daughter Mern Hague Stowers and husband Tom Stowers of Dixon; daughters-in-law Viona Hague and Nicki Chapman; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. There will be a graveside service at the Winters Cemetery on Tuesday, Jan. 20 at 11 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Yolo Hospice at P.O. Box 1014, Davis CA 95617 or a favorite charity.

Arthur L. Humphrey passed away on Jan. 7, 2009, at VacaValley Hospital after a long struggle and complications due to Parkinson’s disease. He was born in New Blaine, Ark., on Dec. 8, 1932, to Arnold and Kate Humphrey.
When he was 5, his family moved to California, where he attended grade schools in Vacaville and Winters, and then Winters High School. Mr. Humphrey then attended Solano Community College and Sacramento State University, where he earned a degree in Business and Marketing.
He established a career with Standard Oil of California (Chevron) and retired with 34 years of service. He then worked for B.C. Stocking Distribution for approximately 10 years. He served in the California National Guard for eight years and was a life member of the Woodland Elks Lodge.
He is survived by his wife, Juanita, son Archie Humphrey and wife Nina of Vacaville, grandchildren Arthur Humphrey of Bloomington, Ind., Ingrid Patton and husband Robert of Sacramento, Andres Jimenez (and wife Lilian) of El Monte, sister Marge Cameron and husband Ernest of Macon, Geo., brother-in-law Larry Campos and wife Darlene of Winters, sister-in-law Pat Humphrey of Sonora, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Hofferd, Haskell, Richard and Hoyle.
Donations in the memory of Mr. Humphrey may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, or a charity of choice.

Mary Dolores (Lola) Garcia Lopez, a seventy-year resident of the Winters area, passed away recently. She was born to Ralph Dolores Lopez and Ruth Mary Garcia. She attended the country Olive School District and graduated from Winters High School.
She worked in the clerical field for forty years. She was known as a very reserved and private person. According to friends and family, “It was Lola’s way or No Way.” She lived a quiet and private life and chose to face her illness alone and passed away alone, as she requested.
Ms. Lopez was buried privately and alone, as she did not want to be a bother to anyone. She is quoted as saying that she came into this world quietly and she would leave it quietly. Ms. Lopez was placed near her parents in the Winters Cemetery.
Ms. Lopez did want to thank each and every one who showed her kindness over the years.

Joe Lawrence Martinez, 56, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2009, at Sutter Memorial Hospital in Sacramento. Born on April 24, 1952 in El Paso, Texas, to Lazaro and Guadalupe (Morales) Martinez, he attended area schools until the family moved to Winters, where he attended Winters High School, class of 1970, and attended Solano Community College.
Martinez served in the United States Army from May 1970 to May 1976, when he received his honorable discharge. A resident of Yolo County for the past 38 years, with longtime ties to the Winters area, he was employed as a rehabilitation inspector within the housing industry.
He is survived by his daughters, Marcy Luz Martinez and Melissa Martinez, and a granddaughter, Marlee Sue Margarita Carlson, all of Sacramento; sister Linda Carrasco of Winters; sister Gloria Martinez-Baker and husband Larry of Redding; brother Jesse Martinez of Esparto; brother Joey Luis Martinez of Sacramento; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A rosary was held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 7, at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, 511 Main Street, with a Mass of Christian burial to follow at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 8, at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church. Father Chuck Kelly officiated.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Disabled American Vets in his memory. Assisting the family with funeral arrangements is Evergreen Funeral Service of Woodland.

Bertie Adeline Birdwell, of Payette, Idaho, formerly of Winters, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 01, 2009. Born on July 12, 1920 in Kenta, Oklahoma to Elias Thomas and Sarah Morris Hopper, she was 88 years old.
She married Lee Birdwell on July 24, 1934 in Oklahoma. The couple moved to Winters in May 1946. After 48 years of marriage she moved to Payette, Idaho after Lee’s death in 1982.
She is survived by her daughter, Bertie Keith of Payette, Idaho; 9 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Lee; son Clifford Birdwell; great-grandson Daniel Clark and great-granddaughter, Donella Erhardt; brothers, Clifford and Hazel Hopper.
Memorial services will be held in Payette at a later date. Private interment will be held in Winters, California. Services are under the direction of the Haren-Wood Funeral Chapel, Payette. An online guestbook may be signed and private condolences sent to the family at www.Haren-Wood.com.

Vera L. Bruhn died at home in Winters on Dec. 17, 2008. Born on Sept. 15, 1926 in Ada, Oklahoma to Robert L. and Veda V. (Kirksey) Yarberry, she was 82.
When she was 7 years old, the family relocated to Winters, where she attended the local schools and graduated in 1945. Two days after graduation, she married Vernon C. Bruhn. They celebrated their 63rd anniversary in June 2008.
For many years, she was the dispatcher for the Winters Fire Department, and was the co-owner of the Winters Nursery. She was also a partner in B&K Woodcraft in recent years, and loved traveling to different craft shows with her husband in their travel trailer. She especially loved the ocean and camping at Bodega Bay. She also loved hosting family gatherings with her children and grandchildren.
She is survived by her husband, Vernon; brother and sister-in-law Edgar and Virginia Yarberry; daughter Elizabeth Ehnat and husband Tom; sons and daughters-in-law Vernon E Bruhn II and wife Katherine and Jeffery L. Bruhn and wife Linda; grandchildren and their spouses Stephen and Kristin Ehnat, Denise Ehnat, Jennifer Ehnat, Amanda Ehnat, Michael and Bernadette Bruhn, Sylvia Bruhn, Sondra Bruhn, Tiffani and Vernon C. Bruhn II; Tristine and Rich Wheeler, Jeffery and Tera Bruhn, Siobhan Bruhn, Tyquin and Sheryl Johnson and Mistique Chandler; daughter-in-law Kathy Wilton; 18 great-grandchildren; friends Terry and Barbara Karlen.
She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Leon Yarberry, sister-in-law Antoinette Carrion Yarberry and son Robert Charles Bruhn.
Visitation took place on Dec. 22, followed by a Rosary. A Funeral Mass was held on Dec. 23, with burial at the Winters Cemetery following the services.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Yolo County Hospice, the St. Anthony Church Building Fund or the Winters Fire Department.

Helena Salaverria, 85, completed her last journey in this life and passed away peacefully on Sept. 14, 2008, in San Luis Obispo. A frequent world traveler and dedicated college professor for over 40 years, she enjoyed her last 20 years living in retirement in Cambria.
She was born on May 19, 1923 in San Francisco and lived in a small mining community, Engle Mine, in Plumas County. The family moved to Winters in 1929 when the mine closed as a result of the Great Depression. The eldest child of Blas and Eugenia Salaverria, she was joined by sisters Clara and Flora on a small ranch east of town on County Road 32.
She attended local schools in Winters, graduating from the tiny Buckeye School and later, Winters High School in 1941. She went on to attend UC Berkeley where she earned her bachelor’s degree in Education and later obtained a masters degree from Stanford University. A lifelong student, Helena also attended college at the University of Madrid in Spain and enjoyed many summers at the Monterey Institute of Foreign Languages.
Helena’s first career position was as a high school teacher in Walnut Creek. After completing her work at Stanford, she taught languages at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa for two years. She returned to California in 1962 and began teaching at Bakersfield College where she remained until her retirement in 1983. It was during this tenure that she was inducted into the prestigious Who’s Who in America.
While living in Cambria, she served as a docent at nearby Hearst Castle and continued to teach part-time at Cuesta College. Ever a student herself, Helena traveled frequently to Europe, studying culinary skills in France and learning new languages and traditions while visiting most of the countries in Europe on operatic tours.
She is survived by her sister, Flora Dolinar of Grass Valley; niece, Carol Perkins Rupe of Redding; nephews Dennis Dolinar of Ventura, Stan Dolinar of Evanston, Wyoming, and Gary Perkins of San Diego; great-nieces and nephews, Aimee Rupe of Sacramento, Jared Rupe of Ft. Bragg, North Carolina, Ryan and Kevin Dolinar of Ventura, and Shelley and Justin Dolinar of Evanston.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Clara Perkins of Woodland, brothers-in-law, Clifton Perkins and Louis Dolinar, and her nephew Larry Perkins.
Cremation has already taken place and a memorial service was held on Sept. 27 in Cambria, with inurnment in Monument Hill Memorial Park outside of Woodland.

Paul Iribarne passed away on Dec. 14, 2008 at Sutter General Hospital in Sacramento due to complications from congestive heart failure and kidney disease. A native of Carson City, Nevada and a 73 year resident of Sacramento, he was 79.
He graduated from Christian Brothers High School in 1947, spent two years in the U.S. Army, and then went on to earn his bachelors degree at Sacramento State University 1953, and then an administrative credential from CSUS in 1966.
He was a teacher and principal in the public schools for 37 years and was principal of Sacred Heart Catholic Grammar School for five years. He was the principal of Waggoner Elementary School in Winters from 1971 to 1990, and friends and relatives will remember his warm, gentle manner. He influenced countless young people during his years in Winters, says a family member.
He is survived by his children and their spouses, Matthew and Amy Iribarne of San Francisco, Jennifer and John Milne of Sacramento, Nancy and Bruce Gervais of Sacramento, and David Iribarne of Sacramento; grandchildren Anthony, Vivian and Janine Milne, and Katherine and Natalie Gervais, all of Sacramento, and August Iribarne of San Francisco.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Beverly Ann Iribarne.
Friends are invited to attend a memorial mass to be offered for the repose of his soul at Sacred Heart Church, 1040 39th Street in Sacramento on Friday, Dec. 19, at 2 p.m. Private internment will be held at St. Mary’s Cemetery. Remembrances may be made to Mercy Education Resource Center.

Jose Concepcion Acosta, 88, better known as Concepcion Acosta or simply “Conce,” passed away on Dec. 2, 2008.
He moved to Winters from his hometown of San Martin Hidalgo, Jalisco, Mexico in 1948. He worked on local farms getting to know many of the original owners of farms in the area. Once he established his home in Winters, Conce traveled back to Mexico to marry Natividad Montano (Nati), a young woman with whom he had a five-year courtship, mostly through clandestine correspondence because Nati had a very protective father and brother. Nati and Conce ultimately married on Jan. 30, 1952. After their wedding Conce and Nati lived the remainder of their lives in Winters.
The couple raised three children Eva, Raquel and Abel, instilling in them a love of family, a great faith in God and a love for education that led to their children obtaining graduate and doctorate degrees despite the fact that Conce and Nati had minimal formal education themselves.
Conce and Nati were most happy when their grandchildren Isaac and Kristina Escoto, Ileana and Victoria Acosta, Rebeca, Ruthi and Ruben Hays visited. Conce, who tended to be stoic and reserved, loved to play with his grandchildren to the point of even playing with dolls with his granddaughters.
He was a man of deep faith. He was one of the original members of St. Anthony Parish in Winters. He was fond of recalling that the original St. Anthony would celebrate mass on the second floor of Winters City Hall before St. Anthony Church was ever built.
Conce lost the love of his life, Nati, on Nov. 23, 2006. Nati and Conce were just weeks shy from celebrating their 55th wedding anniversary. During their marriage, they were godparents and “compadres” to innumerable persons in Winters, the local area and Mexico. They were also surrogate “grandparents” to many children that enjoyed being with them.
A rosary was held for Conce on Dec. 7, 2008 at St. Anthony Catholic Church. The funeral mass took place at St. Anthony on Dec. 8, what would have been his 89th birthday. He was interred alongside Nati at the Winters Cemetery.

Joe Zane, Sr. passed away at his home Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008. Born April 10, 1921 in Woodland California to Neil and Norma (Blevins) Zane, he was 87 years old. He graduated from Woodland High School in 1939 and attended UC Davis.
In September 1942 he joined the U.S. Marine Corps, a group that held his steadfast loyalty. Honorably discharged in November 1945, he came home to marry the love of his life, Louise Hollingsworth, on Feb. 20, 1946. He was a farmer, with a farmer’s love of the rhythms of the seasons. He farmed row crops and orchards for 35 years before moving on to manage orchards for Mariani Nut Company for 15 years. He was on the Board of Sugar Beet Growers from 1953 to 1961, and served as a board member of the Yolo County Archives until 2007.
Family members say he was known for his loyalty, generosity, wit and love of family. His many friends and family will miss him dearly.
He is survived by daughter Becky Ewert and husband Corky, son Neil Zane, daughter Mary Parrish and husband Dennis, and son Joe Jr. and wife Wendi; grandchildren Beth Teague and husband Jim, Justin Ewert and wife Sara, Joshua Ewert, Isaac Parrish and wife Challo, Stella Parrish, Logan Zane, and Stuart Zane; Great-grandchildren Kirsten and Aaron Teague, Zach Rickard, Julie and Brianna Ewert, Victoria and Natalie Parrish, and Isaac De La Torre; sister Jean Blickle and husband Ken, brothers-in-law Jack Meek and Robert Hollingsworth, sister-in-law Ann Sandstrom and husband Marc, and brother-in-law Jim Hollingsworth and wife Karen.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Louise Zane; parents Neil and Norma, brother Neil Zane, niece Louise Blickle, and sisters-in-law Phyllis Meek and Georgine Reitow.
Graveside services will be held at the Woodland Cemetery, 800 West St., on Monday, Dec. 15, at noon, followed by a reception at Hotel Woodland, 436 Main Street. Memorials donations may be directed to the Elderly Nutrition Program/Meals on Wheels, 40 North Street, Woodland, CA. Kraft Brothers Funeral Directors are assisting the family with arrangements.

Antionette Trafican Butler passed away peacefully on Nov. 30, 2008, following a brief illness. Born in St. Helena on Aug. 18, 1949, she was 59 years old, She was raised in Winters and attended Winters High School, and lived most of her adult life in Long Beach. She was a proud homemaker, and relatives say she had a fun-loving, affectionate personality that brought out the joyfulness in all those around her. Family members add that she adored her family and her family adored her; she will be missed immensely and family members will forever cherish all the wonderful memories they have of her.
Survivors include her mother Oneda Holabird and stepfather Ed Holabird of Portola; sister LaVerne Trafican Miskofski and brother-in-law Ron Miskofski of Covina; sister Candice Trafican Young and brother-in-law Jeff Young of Chico; nephew Samuel Silvey of Twin Falls, Idaho; niece Shelley Silvey Gray of Yorba Linda; niece Rhonda Miskofski Butz of Bakersfield; niece Keli Randolph Hammon of Casper, Wyoming; sister-in-law Jennifer Carrion Trafican of Winters; nephew Patrick Trafican Jr. and nephew Mathew Trafican of Woodland; 13 great-nieces/nephew’s and a great-niece due to be born any day.
She was preceded in death by her brother Patrick Trafican.
Preparations are being made for a private funeral service, to be held on Thursday, Dec. 6.

Clyde E. Richards passed away unexpectedly in a vehicle accident in Kamiah, Idaho, on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008. He was 72 years old and a resident of Craigmont, Idaho.
Mr. Richards was born to Lafayette and Flora Richards on Feb. 2, 1936, in Quincy. The youngest of 10 children, Mr. Richards went to Meadow Valley Grade School and graduated from Quincy High School, after which he moved to Esparto, where he lived and worked for 35 years at Madison Sand and Gravel until he retired. He came to Idaho for several years to hunt with his friends, until he moved there in 2002. He was an avid hunter and fisherman.
Mr. Richards was preceded in death by his parents, four brother, four sisters and a half brother. He is survived by his sister, April Hill of Yuba City; his wife, Judith Richards of Craigmont; and his five children, daughter Sherri Evans and husband Brian of La Quinta; son Kelly and wife Carol of Chilcoot; son Matthew of Quincy; son Laurence of Craigmont; and daughter Lisa and husband Robert Peterson of Craigmont; as well as by five stepchildren, daughter Cynthia Carrion and husband Frank of Winters; son Gregory Fishbough and wife Jennifer of Robbins; son Richard Tunstall and companion Carol of Esparto; daughter Corina Couture and fiancé Bill Morris of Weippe, Idaho; and son David Boswell of Winters. He is also survived by 23 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren, along with numerous nieces and nephews.
He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend who will be missed by all, said his family. Donations to help the family can be made at Wells Fargo, Craigmont, Idaho, Re: Clyde Richards. Arrangements are being made by Uhlorn Funeral Home in Cottonwood, Idaho. Memorial services will be held in Esparto at a later date.

Bill Allen (Bertinoia) Hicks passed away in Tulsa, Okla., at age 59, on Friday, Oct. 3, 2008, after a long-term illness. He is preceded in death by his mother, Voicie, and father, Donald.
Mr. Hicks was born on Aug. 3, 1949, in Fort Smith, Ark., and moved to Allendale at age 3. He was the eldest child of Vicki and Don Bertinoia. He attended schools in Vacaville and graduated from Vacaville High School in 1966. During high school, he worked with his father at their family-owned trucking business.
After graduation, Mr. Hicks joined the Army and received training as an Aircraft Crew Chief at Fort Rucker, Ala. He served in Vietnam as a UH-1B Helicopter Fighter Pilot in the 282nd Assault Helicopter Company. His medals and awards include: two Purple Hearts, a Bronze Star Medal with letter “V” device, Air Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with four Bronze Service Stars, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Ribbon with device (1960), Expert Badge with Rifle Bar, and Army Aviation-Aircraft Crewman Badge.
Upon his honorable discharge in 1969, Mr. Hicks returned to Vacaville and continued to help his father with the family business, until relocating to Mesquite, Texas, where he owned and operated trucks and car haulers throughout the U.S. He retired to Cleveland, Okla., where he lived for eight years. According to his family, Mr. Hicks enjoyed living in the small town and made many friends. He liked spending time with his grandchildren, going fishing, and racing and working on cars, trucks and motorcycles. He stayed active in the veterans groups and regularly attended reunions of the Black Cats/Alley Cats, 282nd Assault Helicopter Company.
He is survived by his wife, Barbi Bennett-Hicks; three sisters, Troycie Gillin of Keene, Texas, Linda Mitro of El Paso, Texas, and Maria Thompson and husband Kent of Vacaville; three brothers, Gary Hicks and wife Rebecca of Prescott, Ark., Kenneth Bertinoia and wife Gwen of Winters, and John Bertinoia of Vacaville; six children, Kimberly Artz and Bill Hicks of Vacaville, stepchildren Ronda and Tonya Hicks of Mesquite, Texas, Ronnie and Dallas Brown of Texas, and Rachel Franks of Oregon; and numerous grandchildren.
Memorial services are planned for Friday, Nov. 21, at 2 p.m. at the Sacramento Valley VA National Cemetery, 5810 Midway Road, in Dixon. A gathering will follow at 7408 Gentile Lane in Vacaville.

George Conard Long time Winters resident George Conard passed away at the age of 82 on Nov. 5, 2008, at Kaiser Vallejo Hospital after a short illness.
He was born in Cedarville on July 28, 1926. Mr. Conard served three years in the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve and four years in the U.S. Navy Active Duty on the U.S.S. Valley Forge (CV-45) and the U.S.S. Admiral Hughes (AP-124).
He retired from the U.S. Post Office in 1972, where he worked about 25 years as a career substitute clerk and rural carrier in Winters.
Mr. Conard was known for his love of cars, especially Fords, and great sense of humor and his big heart. He will be dearly missed by many friends.
Visitation will be at McCune Garden Chapel on Wednesday, Nov. 12, from 5-8 p.m. in Vacaville. Graveside services will be held Thursday, Nov. 13, at 11 a.m. at the Winters Cemetery. A reception will follow at the Winters Fire Department.

Jewell Catherine Manzo was born in Mauldrow, Okla., on May 13, 1921, and came to California in 1951, where she met and later married John Manzo on March 11, 1952. They made their home in Winters until 1974. They moved to Woodland and farmed 40 acres of prunes. Mrs. Manzo passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008, in Oroville, at the age of 87. She had lived in Yolo County for 57 years.
Mrs. Manzo loved being with her family as it grew. She also loved yard and garage sales, and particularly enjoyed gospel music by Elvis Presley, which was one of her favorite listening pastimes. When it wasn’t Elvis, she enjoyed Dean Martin, listening to him on an eight-track player.
Mrs. Manzo worked as a waitress for 55 years at Bill and Kathy’s in Dunnigan, and Johnny’s Club and the Buckhorn, both in Winters.
She has family in Gilroy and San Jose, as well as in Bixby, Okla. She was a fifth generation survivor, and had 12 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren and 22 great-great grandchildren.
Most recently, Mrs. Manzo had been a resident of Country Crest in Oroville and made many friends playing bingo and cooking desserts.
She is survived by her son, Walter (Buddy) Hobbs, Sr., and his wife Martha, of Oroville, various nieces and nephews, as well as by her friends, Toni Williams and Anne Edwards, both of Woodland. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Manzo, in June 2005, sons, Arthur and Gene Hobbs, and her great granddaughter, Monique ShyAnne. She leaves behind her friend, a six-month-old Pomeranian puppy named Lady.
Visitation was scheduled from 5-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 11, at McNary’s Funeral Chapel in Woodland. A funeral service was set for 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 12, at the Calvary Baptist Church, at 506 Cottonwood Street in Woodland. Burial is at the Monument Hill Memorial Park, west of Woodland.
Donations in Mrs. Manzo’s memory may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society.

William “Willie” A. Carter, III passed away at Alderson’s Convalescent Hospital in Woodland on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008, at the age of 55. He was born on Aug. 12, 1953, in San Jose to William Jr. and Michelina (Berra) Carter.
A resident of Yolo County for 43 years, Mr. Carter spent 40 years as a local rancher. He was very active in AA.
Surviving Mr. Carter is brother Phillip Carter of Winters and sister Paula Carter-Khodaverdi of Vacaville. He is predeceased by his parents, William Carter, Jr., and Michelina Carter, and his grandparents.
A Rosary service is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 13, at 7 p.m., at Kraft Bros. Chapel, 175 Second Street, in Woodland, with Deacon Ed Kull officiating.
A funeral mass will be held on Friday, Nov. 14, at 11 a.m., at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, 511 Main Street, in Winters. Internment will follow at the Winters Cemetery.
Donations in memory of Mr. Carter may be made to the local SPCA.

Gerald Soto passed away on Nov. 7, 2008, in Roseville, at the age of 63 of natural causes.
Mr. Soto was born Nov. 11, 1944. He graduated from Cal State Sacramento and received his secondary teaching credentials. He also received a Bachelor’s Degree in Art, and Master’s Degree in secondary education. He was a high school teacher in the Grant District for 39 years.
He is survived by his mother, Dora Soto, and brothers Fred of El Dorado Hills, Bill, Joe and Richard, all of Sacramento, and sisters Mary Van Buren of Winters and Betty Silva of Sacramento. His family, friends and colleagues grieve in his passing, according to family members.
Service will be held at Cochrane’s Chapel of the Roses, 103 Lincoln Street in Roseville, on Sunday, Nov. 16, at 11 a.m.
Donations can be made in Mr. Soto’s memory to the Sacramento Scottish Rite Clinic for Childhood Language Disorders, in the name of Sherise Silva.

Albert Lee Constant, a resident of Joyce, Washington, died in Port Angeles of age-related causes. He was 74.
One of the 12 children of the Reverend George Henry and Della Mae (Yates) Constant, he was born in Lite, Arkansas, and grew up in Winters.
He married Marqetta Barbara Callison in Reno, Nevada, on June 17, 1950.
Constant, who worked on the Alaska pipeline project in the Valdez terminal as a painter, was a member of and trustee in the Painters Union in Alaska. He was also a longtime member of Moose Lodge.
In addition to spending time with his family and grandchildren, he was a mentor to many other kids and active in Little League.
Baseball, hunting and fishing and shuffleboard were among his personal interests.
Survivors include Constant’s wife, sons Richard “Rocky” and Victor, and son and daughter-in-law Mike and Tina, all of Port Angeles; daughter Juanita “Sissy” Beck of Vancouver, Washington; brother and sister-in-law Reverend Jay and Billie Constant of Pine Knot, Kentucky; sisters Dicie Bledsoe of Winters, and Rosalie Myers of Sacramento; and 13 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by brothers George, Alvo, Ervin, Roland, Rowe and Roy; and sisters Allie and Susana.
Services were held Saturday, Oct. 18, at 1 p.m., at the Moose Lodge Family Center in Port Angeles, Washington.
Graveside Services will be in Winters, on Friday, Nov. 7 at 1 p.m.

William S. Muller, known as Bill to family and friends, passed away at his home in Vacaville on Monday October 27, at the age of 77.
Muller was born April 10, 1931 in Woodland, and lived his entire life in Yolo, Napa, Solano and Modoc counties.
He farmed the area with his father, John T. Muller, and brothers Frank, John, Pete, James, and Bob. Later, he worked with the Operating Engineers and helped build Monticello Dam. Finally, Muller worked for the county of Solano as Maintenance Supervisor Ulatis Flood Control. He also continued to farm with his sons.
Muller built his own home and his beloved cabin, located in Modoc County. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Martha; sons and daughters-in-law, Bill Jr., and Debbie, Douglas and Connie, Michael and Jenny; daughter and son-in-law, Heidi and Brian; eight grandchildren, Marc, Tessie, Mike, Katie, Jake, Josh, Zachary and Brian; and three great-grandchildren, Chase, Isabella, and Melanie.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, Nov. 8,at 2 p.m., at the Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 205 Russell Street. A reception will be held at the same location.

Rudy James Nevarez, born Aug. 21, 1978, passed away on Oct. 25, 2008, in Carson City, Nevada.
He is survived by his son Jacob, and his daughter Jordan, his father Joe Nevarez, and his brothers, Jose and Kenny Nevarez of New Mexico. His grandparents are Raymond and Lupe Nevarez of New Mexico and Kenneth and Betty Donaldson of Winters, and Dorothy Hornbock of Dunnigan. Also, numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his mother Kim Nevarez. A memorial was held in Carson City on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008.

Patricia Chiles Schlabes was a fourth generation Davisite of the pioneering Chiles family. She was born August 17, 1929 in Woodland, CA, the youngest child of William Earl and Olga Ketelsen Chiles. She died unexpectedly on October, 22, 2008 at the age of 79.
She graduated from Davis High School in 1947 and attended Sacramento City College where she was a Pioneer Day Queen. She married Walter “Whitey” Schlabes on September 2, 1951. She was a homemaker and was a passionate historian of her Chiles family history. She compiled pioneer biographies and helped prepare the manuscript of the book “Davisville ‘68” with author and long time friend Joann Leach Larkey. She served many years as a 4-H leader, was active in the Sacramento Pioneer Association, Yolo County Historical Society, Hattie Weber Museum of Davis and St. James Catholic Church.
Pat was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, neighbor and friend who touched the lives of everyone she met. Pat was the picture of vibrancy and she always had a ready smile and a special sparkle in her eye that let everyone know she took an interest in them and how she genuinely cared, her family said.
She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Whitey Schlabes; daughter Nancy Douglas and her husband Marc of Davis, and their daughter Jennifer; sons Jim and his wife Coleen of Winters, and their daughter Jasmine, and Bill and his wife Ann of West Sacramento, and their children Crystal, Anna, Corrine, Ryan and Samantha, and one great-granddaughter, Sophia.
A viewing and rosary will be held at Wiscombe’s Funeral Home, 116 D Street, in Davis, on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008 from 5–7 p.m., with the rosary beginning at 6:30 p.m.
A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2008 at St. James Catholic Church, 1275 B Street, in Davis. Internment will follow at Davis Cemetery, 820 Pole Line Road. A reception will follow immediately at Sudwerk Restaurant, 2001 2nd Street, in Davis.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in Pat Chiles Schlabes memory to the Hattie Weber Museum of Davis, 445 C Street, Davis, CA 95616 or St. James Catholic Church, 1275 B Street, Davis, CA 95616.

Carl Edward Hoyt passed away at home in Reno, Nevada, on Sept. 30, 2008.
Mr. Hoyt was born in Fort Dodge, Iowa, on Mar. 7, 1931, and came to Oakland with his parents, Carleton Earnest and Leola Belle (neé Anderson) Hoyt, and brothers and sisters in 1943.
Mr. Hoyt served with the U.S. Army from 1950 to 1963, and was stationed in Korea, Alaska, Germany, and posts in the U.S. during his tour of duty.
He is survived by his wife, May Baxter Hoyt of Reno, sisters Lillian Parks of Winters, Aileen and husband Bertram Smith of Hayward, Priscilla and husband Owen Martin, also of Hayward; brothers Edwin and wife Sandra of Eureka, and Jerry Lee of Hayward; and nephews, nieces and friends.
Memorial services will be held Friday, Oct. 24, at 2 p.m. at the Sacramento Valley Veterans National Cemetery in Dixon.

Sean “Seanie” Michael O’Brien, 35, of Sacramento, formerly of Davis, passed away Friday, Oct. 10, 2008 at his home. He was born June 16, 1973 in Sacramento to Michael and Toni O’Brien. He graduated from Davis High School in 1991 then attended American River College. He worked as a medical claims processor for Blue Shield and Health Net Insurance Company.
He is survived by his spouse, Jason S. Huff-Cook; parents, Michael and Toni O’Brien; sister, Staci Rosenberger and her husband Eric; nephew, Nathan Rosenberger and niece, Aemonn Rosenberger.
A celebration of Sean’s life will be held Oct. 25, 2008 at 11:30 a.m. at Great Occasions, 6811 Fair Oaks Boulevard, Carmichael.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Sean’s memory to the Northern California Chapter of the National Kidney Foundation or the charity of choice. Those who wish to sign a guestbook online may do so at www.wiscombefuenral.com.

Emma Krezman, 85, passed away peacefully in Davis on Oct. 11 after a yearlong struggle with brain cancer.
She was born in Crosbyton, Texas, on Oct. 18, 1922. As a young girl, her family moved to California and she graduated from Porterville High School. She earned her cosmetologist license and enjoyed a lifelong career as a beautician.
Mrs. Krezman loved to talk about how much she enjoyed being a young independent woman and about how she started her career working for her Aunt Essie in Santa Cruz. She told her family the stories of the time she spent as a welder building liberty ships during World War II and the time she visited the Palace Hotel in San Francisco during the early formation of the League of Nations and how she socialized with foreign dignitaries.
She married Houston Shepherd, a captain in the U.S. Army Air Force in Las Vegas, on Aug. 21, 1947. Her family lived in many places, including Las Vegas, Reno, Phoenix and a five-year stay in Winters before settling in Dixon in 1959.
Mrs. Krezman began working at Tomi’s Beauty Salon as a beautician in 1966, and purchased the salon in 1977. As a business owner, she was a member of the Dixon Chamber of Commerce and a big supporter of the Dixon Downtown Business Association. She continued to run the business until 2006, when she retired.
Mrs. Krezman leaves behind her son and daughter-in-law, Jay and Jill Shepherd of Winters; son John Shepherd of Palmer, Alaska; and daughter and son-in-law, Jill and Tom Camp of West Sacramento. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Angela, Justen, Michaela, Natalie, Jenaye, Tyler, Jeremy and Max; and five great-grandchildren with one more on the way.
She spent the last ten years enjoying life, travel, family and friends with the love of her life, Bob Mistler, who preceded her in death last year. Her life was also blessed with many other extended family members and friends who filled her life with companionship and laughter, love and joy.
A time of visitation was held on Oct. 16 with a funeral on Oct. 17 at Milton Carpenter Funeral Home in Dixon. Internment took place at Dixon Cemetery.
Donations can be made to the American Cancer Society in honor of Mrs. Krezman.

Dale Ray Willard, 56, died peacefully on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2008 in his mother’s home, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on Aug. 3, 1952, in Woodland, to Dale and Alma (Swink) Willard. He grew up in Winters, where he attended school, graduating from Winters High School in 1971.
Mr. Willard was a Fairfield resident and was last employed with KB homes and Trinkets and Treasures. He was a devoted volunteer to Mission Solano in Fairfield.
He is survived by his son, Jeffrey Shane Willard; mother, Alma Jones; brothers, Marty Willard and Austin (Staci) Veliz; sister, Tina Minges; granddaughters, Brandee (Mario Vera) Dahringer and Shannon Willard; great-grandson, Aziah Vera; nieces, Katie Veliz, Jessica Minges, Stacy and Tiffany Gillespie, Melissa (Mark) Overgaard; nephews, Jarret and Ty Veliz, Weston (Jerri) Willard, Marty Willard, Zachary Minges, Christian Minges, Ben Veliz; great-nieces, Presley and Kendall Overgaard, Madeline and Trinity Willard; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his father, Dale Willard; bother, Rodney Gale Willard; and grandparents, Delbert and Mae Swink, Bessie Younger and Walter Willard.
A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, Oct. 23, at 11 a.m. at Mission Solano, 740 Travis Boulevard in Fairfield. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 28, at 11 a.m. at the Winters Cemetery. A reception will follow at Discovery Worship Center, located at the corner of 4th Street and Edwards Street in Winters.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Mr. Willard’s name to Mission Solano, P.O. Box 8, Fairfield, California 94533 or www.missionsolano.org. Condolences may be sent to the family by e-mailing xDaleRayx@yahoo.com.

Allen Hicks, 59, passed away on Oct. 3, 2008 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Born in Fort Smith, Arkansas, to Voicie Mae and Gussie Lee Hicks, he grew up in Allendale where his mother married Don Bertinoia.
He graduated from Vacaville High School in 1966 and was inducted into the Army. He served in Vietnam for 18 months as a crew chief on UH-1B assault helicopters. He was awarded a Purple Heart, and a Bronze Star with Valor, in addition to receiving various commendations from both the United States and the Republic of Vietnam.
Honorably discharged in 1969, he returned to Vacaville and was employed by Solano County, and the family business, before relocating to Texas where he spent most of his working life. Best loved were his years as an independent trucker and owner of an auto towing business. His favorite pastime involved racing and restoring cars, motorcycles and trucks. Retired to Cleveland, Oklahoma, he was active in veteran groups, and attended annual reunions of the Black Cat/Alley Cats, 282nd Assault Helicopter Company.
He is survived by his wife, Barbi Bennett-Hicks; sisters, Samantha Gillin of Keene, Texas, Linda Mitro of El Paso, Texas and Maria Thompson of Vacaville; brothers, Gary Hicks of Prescott, Arkansas, Kenny Bertinoia of Winters and John Bertinoia of Vacaville; children, Kimberly, Bill, Rhonda, Tonya, Ronnie, Dallas and Rachel; numerous grandchildren.
Memorial services were held Wednesday, Oct. 8, in Cleveland, Oklahoma at the Feyodi Creek State Park Veterans Monument. Contributions in his memory are being accepted by The Black Cat Association, c/o Jerry Staggs, 412 Azle Hwy, Weatherford, Texas, 76086; the Cleveland Area War Memorial Fund, c/o Charles Rommel, 701 Hickory Drive, Cleveland, Oklahoma, 74020; and the Susan G. Komen for the Cure fund.

Longtime Winters resident, Guy Payton, passed away at the age of 90, on Oct. 8, 2008. Mr. Payton was born in Brighton, Colorado on Aug. 26, 1918. He married Naomi Faye Mills on May 5, 1941. They celebrated their 67th anniversary in May of this year. During their time together, Mr. and Mrs. Payton had three daughters, seven grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.
As a young man, Mr. Payton worked for the Poudre Valley Bottling Company. It was while he was delivering beverages on New Year’s Eve of 1940 that he met and fell in love with Mrs. Payton. Within five months, they were married. A few years later, he joined the Army and served as a military policeman in World War II.
After returning home, he trained as a carpenter and became a licensed contractor in Fort Collins, Colorado. In 1941, Mr. Payton moved his family to Wyoming and worked for the Wyoming Highway Department.
In 1959, Mr. Payton applied for a job at the Bureau of Reclamation. The family moved to Livermore, California, where he worked as a hydrographer at the Tracy Pumping Plant. During the fall of 1968, he transferred to Winters and worked as the Operations Officer of the Bureau of Reclamations Solano Project until his retirement in 1980. He and Mrs. Payton built their home on Putah Creek Road and have lived there since.
Mr. Payton will be remembered as a man who loved his family, animals, nature and the country in which he lived.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the Pioneer Presbyterian Church at 11 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 18. The Reverend Keith Knauf will preside over the services. A reception will follow at the home of John and Cindy Martin in Vacaville.

Janet Charlene Staats, 48 of Woodland, died unexpectedly at home on Oct. 11, 2008. Char, as she is known by family and friends, leaves her husband, Barry and daughter Alyssia. She is the daughter-in-law of John and Gaye Lopez of Winters.
She is survived by her sister, Debbie Beck of Woodland, and Kenneth Gaukel of Colgate, Oklahoma; sister-in-law Kari Dee Staats of Winters, and brother-in-law Nick Lopez of San Diego.
She was preceded in death by her mother Joannn and father Arnold Gaukel of Woodland.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 16 at the Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 205 Russell Street in Winters.

Michelina Natalina Carter passed away on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008 at Sutter Davis Hospital. She was 83.
Carter was born on Oct. 24, 1924 to Guido and Pierina Berra in Asti, Italy, where she grew up and attended local schools.
A homemaker for more than 50 years, she was a Yolo County resident for the past 43 years. She made Winters her home, and was a member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church.
Carter is survived by her daughter Paula Khodaverdi and husband Alexandre of Vacaville; sons Phill Carter and wife Carmen, and William, all of Winters; and sister Anna Bosco of Italy. Her legacy also leaves five grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by husband William Carter, sister Dora Berra and brother Ernesto Berra.
Rosary is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 2, at 7 p.m., with a Mass of Christian Burial scheduled for Friday, Oct. 3, at 9 a.m. at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, 511 Main Street. Interment will follow at the Winters Cemetery, 415 Cemetery Drive.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the local branch of the SPCA in her memory. Assisting the family with arrangements is the Evergreen Funeral Service of Woodland.

Richard Lawrence Whipple passed away peacefully at his home in Winters on Sept. 24, 2008. He was 75 years old. Richard was born in El Paso Texas to Willard and Reva Truth Harris Whipple.
Following the death of his mother, he was lovingly raised by his stepmother Ellen Bowen Whipple as well. Richard attend Texas A & M University before joining the US Air Force, where he was trained as a navigator. While stationed at Travis Air Force Base in Fairfield, he met and married Gloria Invernon Fernandez of Winters. Richard and Gloria were happily married for 29 years and were the parents of four children.
After being honorably discharged from the Air Force, Richard worked as an almond rancher for 28 years. He then worked as a warehouseman for Lucky’s food stores for eighteen years before retiring. After the death of his wife Gloria, Richard married Marilyn Brown Drumright, a widow with five children. They were married for 11 wonderful years until her death. Richard later married Lael Kirkham Allen, also a widow with five children. Lael was his constant companion and friend for 9 years until his death.
Mr. Whipple was a lifelong member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served in many church positions including the president of the Winters Branch. He also served as a full-time missionary with Lael in the Dominican Republic. Richard will always be remembered for his kind, gentle nature and his pleasant smile. His loves in life were the gospel of Jesus Christ, his family and friends and his country as well as music. Most of his activities centered around these things.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Willard and Reva Whipple and Ellen Bowen Whipple, and his wives, Gloria Invernon Fernandez and Marilyn Brown Drumright. He is survived by his siblings Betty Haymore of Douglas, Arizona, Nanie Anderson of Salt Lake City, Utah, Willard (Bud) Whipple of Mesa, Arizona, Alvin (Gerald) Whipple of Spanaway, Washington, Coy Newren of Salt Lake City, Utah, and Barbara Taylor of Elk Grove.
He is also survived by his loving wife Lael Allen Whipple, and his children Sharon Whipple of Salt Lake City, Utah, Judy Madsen of Alexandria, Minnesota, Fred Whipple of Madisonville, Louisiana, and Richard (Rich) Whipple of Provo, Utah, as well as his children by marriage, Matt Drumright of Rocklin, Corrine Staves of Garden Valley, Camille Snow of Loomis, Aaron Drumright of Winters, Glenn Drumright of Fair Oaks, Karen Bean of Walnut Creek, Lisa Harrison of Nampa, Idaho, Kendra Hoeft of Henderson, Nevada, Kimberly Dunlap of Fremont, and Aaron Allen of Henderson, Nevada. He also had many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
A funeral was held in his honor on Monday, Sept. 29, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Winters. Many family and friends attended to honor Richard and his wonderful life.

Wanda Elizabeth Hahn, 94, of Winters passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008 at her home. She was an area resident for 34 years.
Born Oct. 25, 1913 in Ozark, Arkansas to Forrest and Lucinda Williams, she worked as a ship welder during WWII. She enjoyed quilting, was an organist for her church, and president of The California League of Catholic Women, as well as a piano and organ teacher. She also hosted dinners for Catholic Church Dignitaries in the Bay Area.
She is survived by her children, Charles; Sally, Pat and Roger; 17 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Hahn; children, Randell and Carol; siblings, Oden, Settles, Turner, Twilla, Evan and Maryinez, and her parents.
A visitation was held on Monday, Sept. 22, and a Rosary recited afterwards at St. Anthony Catholic Church. A Funeral Mass was held Tuesday, Sept. 23, at 11 a.m. also at St. Anthony. Interment will follow at the Winters Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Leukemia Association.
Those who wish to sign a guest book online may do so at www.wiscombefuneral.com.

John Antonio Campos, 87, died on Wednesday, Sept. 17, at his brother’s home in Winters. He was born on Jan. 24, 1921, in Spain to Luis and Aurelia (Ramos) Campos. He attended school in Spain until his family moved to Winters, where he graduated from Winters High School in 1939.
Survivors include his sister Ann Woupios and her husband, Socrates, of Sacramento; brother Louis Campos of Winters; nieces Cindy Campos of Woodland, Louise Byrnes of Vacaville, Dianne Armstrong of Cornville, AZ, Carol Ann Woupios of Sacramento; and nephews Ted Woupios of Susanville, and Steve Campos of Sacramento. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carmen Campos, and brother, Herman Campos.
Private internment will be at the Vacaville Cemetery, 522 Elmira Road, in Vacaville. The family requests contributions be directed to Prostate Cancer Research in his memory.

Virginia Goodrow passed away on July 31, 2008. Born on April 17, 1935, she 73 years old. A lifelong resident of California, Virginia enjoyed her remaining years in Winters with her husband of 47 years, Marvin Goodrow. She was a graduate of Beverly Hills High School and UCLA, and received her Masters degree from the University of Michigan. She was a dedicated teacher, a docent at The Great Valley Museum and a volunteer at the UC Davis Arboretum. She was an avid naturalist and world traveler.
She is survived by her husband, Marvin; children, Jonathan and Elizabeth Goodrow; and brother, Robert Schafer.
In lieu of flowers, she requested that donations be made to the Winters Library, 201 First Street, Winters, CA 95694. A memorial service is planned for Thursday, Sept. 25, at 1 p.m. at the UC Davis Putah Creek Lodge. Call (720) 296-1347 for more information.