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GABLE, Mary
VENTURA, CALIFORNIA: Mary F. Gable died April 19, 2005. She was born December 27, 1925. Survivors include her daughters, Theresa Boyd (Brian), Becky Clearwater (Bill), and Karen Bernard (Scott); and 7 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ken; and a daughter, Janet. Services were held at Trinity Lutheran Church. Arrangements were handled by Charles Carroll Funeral Home.

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GALLARDO, Juan
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Juan Gallardo died October 30, 2006. He was born August 15, 1920 in Chihuahua, Mexico. Among the surviving family members are his wife, Avelina Gallardo; a daughter, Delfina Gallardo Martinez; a son, Pablo Gallardo; 6 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. Interment was at Resurrection Cemetery under the direction of Guerra Gutierrez Mortuary.

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GANT, Ardelis
GALT, CALIFORNIA: Ardelis Louise Jaynes Gant, 70, died October 10, 2005 at a Stockton hospital. She was born June 25, 1935 in Washburn, ND. She was a bookkeeper for St. Patrick's Home, St. Pius, Christian Brothers, and St. Rose's Church. She lived in Galt for over 50 years. Survivors include a son, Clifford David Jaynes; a daughter, DavAnn Jaynes Taylor; a brother, Robert Anderson of Citrus Heights; two sisters, Kathy Wilkerson of Galt, and her twin, Arlette Lorene Healey of Lodi; and 2 grandsons. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Clifford David (Jim) Jaynes and Joseph Gant. Arrangements were handled by the Nautilus Society.

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GARBEROGLIO, Serafino
ACAMPO, CALIFORNIA: Serafino B. Garberoglio, 74, died February 13, 1958 at his residence. He was a native of Italy. He came to the U.S. in 1901, and had lived in the Acampo area since 1920. He was a member of St. Anne's Catholic Church. He was survived by his wife, Rosina Garberoglio; two daughters, Mrs. Marie Bollea of Acampo, and Mrs. Teresa Anderson of Camanche; a brother, Peter Garberoglio; three sisters, Mrs. Jary Amitano, Mrs. Rena Gribaudo, and Mrs. Julia Jordon; and 2 grandchildren. Services were held at St. Anne's Catholic Church. Entombment was at San Joaquin Mausoleum in Stockton under the direction of Wells Funeral Home.

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GARDNER, Dr. A.M.
BELMONT, CALIFORNIA: Dr. A.M. Gardner died June 28, 1913 at his residence. He was born September 30, 1849 in Watertown, NY. He held a degree from the St. Louis Medical College. He was superintendent of the state hospital in Napa, and had been a professor at Cooper Medical College. He had moved to California in 1877 and practiced in Oakland. He founded the Gardner Sanitarium in Belmont. He was a member of the Sacramento Elks Lodge and Knights Templar Commandery #34 in Napa. He was survived by his wife, Elizabeth M. Gardner; and two children, Mrs. C.W. Lynch and Sherman Gardner. Services were held in Oakland. Arrangements were handled by Albert Brown Mortuary.

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GARNER, Jack
PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA: Jack Garner, 84, died September 13, 2011. He was a former resident of Norman, OK. He was born in Norman on September 19, 1926. He was the older brother of actor James Garner. Jack Garner was also an actor, appearing in a number of television shows and films, including Daniel Boone, Gunsmoke, Maverick, The Doris Day Show, The Green Hornet and others. He acted in over 60 episodes of The Rockford Files, and in several Rockford Files made-for-television movies. He had also played baseball for the Pittsburgh Pirates organization, and was a longtime golf pro, most recently working at the Oakmont Country Club. He is survived by a daughter, Liz Bumgarner; his brother, James Garner; a son-in-law, Don Dykstra; and his former wife, Betty Bumgarner. He was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Bumgarner. A memorial service was held at Weifels Mortuary in Palm Springs.

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GARRISON, James W.
ESCONDIDO, CALIFORNIA: James Walter Garrison, 83, died August 19, 2002. He was born May 15, 1919 in St. Joseph, MI. He was an electrical engineer and a Army Air Forces veteran of World War II. He was a member of the First Divine Science Church. Survivors include his wife, Velma Garrison; his sons, Charles, Kurt and Mark Garrison; 6 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Arrangements were handled by Telophase Cremation Society of San Diego.

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GARY, Cary H., Sr.
GALT, CALIFORNIA: Cary H. "Herb" Gary, Sr., 78, died November 17, 1983. He was a native of Texas, and came to Galt in 1946. He retired from the construction industry, and formerly worked in shipyards in Washington. Survivors include his wife, Loretta Gary; a daughter, Shirley Cameron of Galt; a son, Danny Gary of Reno; four sisters, Belva Shoemaker, Esther Lee Shoemaker, Blanche Beaty and Lillian Crow, all of Texas; three brothers, Cary Davis Gary, Jr., Gene Gary and R.L. Gary, all of Texas; 4 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by a son, Cary H. Gary, Jr. Interment was at the Galt Cemetery under the direction of Ben Salas Funeral Home.

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GASCON, Lorenzo
OXNARD, CALIFORNIA: Lorenzo Gascon, 45, died July 9, 1943 at a local hospital. He was born in the Philippines. He worked for the Broome Ranch, and had lived in the Oxnard area for 20 years. He was survived by a brother, Leo Gascon of Oxnard. Services were held at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Interment was at Santa Clara Cemetery.

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GATES, Lillian
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Lillian M. Gates, 82, of Mar Vista, died January 3, 1983. Survivors include two daughters, Theresa Tod and Yvonne Mitobe; a son, James; and a brother, Lee Jenkins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Gates. Services were held at St. Gerard Majella Church in Los Angeles.

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GATH, Marian
PARADISE, CALIFORNIA: Marian F. Gath, 80, died May 27, 2000 at her residence. She was born October 2, 1919 in Ponca, NE to Omer and Deta Douthitt. She attended Wayne University in Nebraska, and retired from the Sporthaven Health Club. She had lived in Paradise for 25 years, and was a member of Magalia Community Church. Survivors include a daughter, Debbie Leon of Anaheim Hills; a son, Randall C. Gath of Magalia; and three sisters, Lillian Lindley of Irvine, Betty Curry of Torrance, and Fern O'Neill of Ponca, NE. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ellis Henry Gath. Interment was at the Paradise Cemetery under the direction of Rose Chapel Mortuary.

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GEISMAN, Lillian
LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA: Lillian Louise Geisman, 55, died July 30, 1974. Survivors include her husband, Lawrence; and a sister, Mildred Gardner. Arrangements were handled by Paramount Mortuary.

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GIGUERE, Father Robert
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CALIFORNIA: Fr. Robert J. Giguere, S.S., 85, died February 10, 2003 in Mountain View. He was a Catholic priest and a member of the Society of St. Sulpice (Sulpician Fathers) for 58 years. He was born in Chicopee, MA in 1917. He was a graduate of Holy Cross College in Worcester, MA, and held a master's degree in literature at Boston University. He earned a Ph.D. degree in philosophy from Catholic University of America in Washington, DC. He studied at the Sulpician Seminary, and was ordained a priest at the Catholic University of America on August 6, 1945. He taught at St. Charles College in Catonsville, MD, and a completed his year of Solitude at Catonsville. Following that, he spent 55 years as a professor and teacher. He taught at St. Joseph's and St. Patrick's Colleges, St. Patrick's Seminary, Santa Clara University, and the College of Notre Dame in Belmont, CA. He served as associate chaplain at St. Ann's Stanford University Newman Center in Palo Alto from 1954 to 1989, and was chaplain for the Little Sisters of the Holy Family from 1949 until 1989. He taught at St. Joseph's College and St. Patrick's Seminary and Theologate until he was 82 years old. He had no surviving family members, but is survived by his religious order and the many lives he touched during his ministry. Services were held at St. Patrick's Seminary in Menlo Park, CA. Arrangements were handled by Roller Hapgood and Tinney Funeral Home.

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GILL, Mary
MERCED, CALIFORNIA: Mary Gill, 79, died June 1, 1988 at a local hospital. She was born May 11, 1909 in Denton, TX. She worked as a secretary for 35 years, and had worked at Yaras Company, Imports and Exports of Beverly Hills. She is survived by her husband, Thomas Gill; and a daughter, Mary Lou Hunter of Houston, TX. Interment was at the Merced District Cemetery by Ivers and Alcorn Funeral Home.

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GILLIAM, Orban
CAMPBELL, CALIFORNIA: Orban Elaise Gilliam, 28, died March 9, 1947 at the County Hospital. He was survived by his wife, Florence Gilliam; two sons, Jimmy Luther and Billy Dean; his mother, Mrs. Blanche Sells; and five sisters, Leona Sells, Christine Sells, Mrs. Hazel Nelson, Mrs. Catherine Gardner, and Mrs. Hardy Bowden. Burial was at the Santa Clara City Cemetery with arrangements by Rutherford Funeral Home.

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GINSBURG, Sada
SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA: Sada M. Ginsburg, 87, died December 1, 1985. She and her husband had managed the Meyer Jonasson Co. in Toledo, OH, and also owned Dorothy May Fashions. She formerly worked for Gross Electric Co. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Aileen Looney; and two sons, Robert and Roland. Services were held at the Sunnyside Cathedral Chapel. Interment was at Sunnyside Memorial Park in Long Beach.

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GLENDENNING, Ansel
SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA: Ansel W. Glendenning, 86, died January 31, 1968 at the Forest Convalescent Hospital. He was a former resident of LaGrange, IL and Bedford Park, IL. He formerly worked at the Olde Spinning Wheel in Hinsdale, IL and the West Suburban YMCA. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Mary M. Wahl; a son, Vincent L.; 12 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Pearle Glendenning; and two daughters, Mrs. Gretchen Kreeger and Mrs. Jean Hollis Small. A memorial service was held at the First Congregational Church of Argo, IL. He was cremated, and his ashes were interred in Amherst, OH.

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GODT, Lydia
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA: Lydia Godt died June 30, 1960. She was the mother of Mrs. William Benedict; and the sister of Charles, John and Ralph P. Hill. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lester H. Godt. Burial was at Cypress Lawn Memorial Park under the direction of Carew and English Funeral Home.

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GONZALES, Antonia
VENTURA, CALIFORNIA: Antonia D. Gonzales, 82, died March 10, 1986 at her residence. She was born in Mexico on October 6, 1903. She had been a Ventura County resident for 55 years, and formerly lived in Los Angeles. Survivors include five daughters, Lupe Gonzales and Vera Gutierrez, both of Ventura, and Lucy Ontiveros, Juanita Melendez and Esther Hanks, all of Oxnard; a son, Rudy, of Ventura; a sister, Lupe Rodriguez of Santa Barbara; 21 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren. Services were held at the San Buenaventura Mission. Interment was at Ivy Lawn Memorial Park by Reardon Funeral Home.

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GOODALE, Ada
SONORA, CALIFORNIA: Ada M. Goodale, 83, died January 21, 1979 in Sonora. She was a member of the Rebekah Lodge, the American Legion Auxiliary, and the Senior Citizens. Survivors include two daughters, Myrtle Owens of Sonora, and Frieda Carrell of Tuolumne City; 10 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. Services were held at Heuton Memorial Chapel. Interment was at Carter Cemetery.

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GOODWIN, Rita
LIVERMORE, CALIFORNIA: Rita Delores Goodwin died December 27, 2007. She was born May 22, 1921. She was a merchant seaman cook, and had worked in the Richmond, CA shipyards. She enjoyed gardening, growing roses, sewing, and crafting. She liked birds, especially hummingbirds and her mynah bird. She is survived by two sons, Lawrence Ewaldt of Afton, OK, and Sam Strait of Joplin, MO; five daughters, Jo Ann Bennett of Washington, Jacqueline Malsom-Hyatt of Livingston, Lianne McKown of Flagstaff, AZ, Leslie Ann Wright of Modesto, and Jeri Lynn Simmons of Washington; her grandchildren; and her great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Goodwin; and two sons, Michael Ewaldt and James Ewaldt. Interment was at Memory Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Callaghan Mortuary.

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GRANT, Dr. Ulysses S. IV
SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA: Dr. Ulysses S. Grant IV, 83, died March 11, 1977 at St. John's Hospital. He was born May 23, 1893. He was the grandson of President Ulysses S. Grant. He was a cum laude graduate of Harvard University, and held a doctoral degree in paleontology from Stanford University. He had also studied at the University of California, Berkeley. He served as chair of the UCLA geology department, where he had been a longtime professor. He was a consultant, and authored a number of professional articles. He was a U.S. Army lieutenant during World War I. He was first married to Matilda Bartikofsky, and later to Frances Dean. He was the father of George Grant. Services were held at St. Paul the Apostle Church in Westwood. Interment was at Greenwood Cemetery in San Diego.

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GOODWIN, Belle
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA: Belle Goodwin, 45, died June 23, 1914 at Agnews State Hospital. She was a native of Illinois. She was survived by a daughter, Mrs. Robert Boyle. She was preceded in death by her husband. Interment was at Cypress Lawn Cemetery with arrangements by J.S. Godeau Mortuary.

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GREYNOLDS, Florence
BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA; Florence Marie Greynolds died January 28, 2011 at Pacifica Senior Living in Bakersfield. She was born October 14, 1919 in Chickasha, OK to Edward and Alma Kurtz Bitsche. She was a retired legal secretary. She was an active member of St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church, where she served with the Youth Ministry, the Women's Club and the choir. She was a member and former president of the Bakersfield Legal Secretaries' Association. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, traveling, and attending her family's school and sports events. She is survived by a son, Joe Greynolds of Bakersfield; a daughter, Julie (Denny) Lapham of Avery; her brothers, Bob and Charles Bitsche of Texas, and John and Ray Bitsche of Oklahoma; and her sisters, Martha Sue of Indiana, and Dorothy Russell and Lorena Dennison of Texas. She had 10 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Greynolds; a son, Bill Greynolds; and a brother, Bill Bitsche. Services were held at St. Philip the Apostle Church. Arrangements were handled by Greenlawn Mortuary.

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GRIFFIN, Harry T.
FOWLER, CALIFORNIA: Harry Tivis Griffin, 84, died July 27, 2009 in Fresno. He was born April 12, 1925 in Kennett MO. He was a veteran of World War II. He is survived by his wife, Erma Griffin; his children, Robert Griffin and Sharon Griffin of Fowler, CA, and Patricia Griffin Bryson of Cathey's Valley, CA; and 4 grandchildren. He was cremated.

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GUDAITIS, Gerald
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA: Gerald Gudaitis, 60, died March 1, 2007. He was born May 6, 1946. He worked as a teamster for 20 years. He earned a bachelor's degree from San Francisco State University, and was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam War. He is survived by his wife, Maria Gudaitis; a son, Gerald Sanguinetti; two daughters, Danielle Gudaitis and Melissa Gudaitis; his father, George Gudaitis; and three brothers, George, James, and Gary. He was preceded in death by his mother, Rita Gudaitis. Services were held at Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church. Interment was at Holy Cross Cemetery under the direction of Garden Chapel Funeral Directors.

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GULL, Myrtle
TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA: Myrtle Annabelle Gull, 61, died September 9, 1953 at the Kaiser Foundation Hospital in Los Angeles. She was a native of Iowa, and was a member of the Church of the Nazarene. Survivors include her husband, Eugene Gull; her sons, Claude Arthur and John Henry, both of Torrance, and Chester Eugene of Harbor City; a daughter, Eunice R. Smith of Torrance; a sister, Rebecca Hosley of Wisconsin; and a brother, Arthur Davis of Utah. Services were held at the Church of the Nazarene. Interment was at Roosevelt Cemetery.

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GUTEBIER, Gordon L.
PARADISE, CALIFORNIA: Gordon Leon Gutebier died January 21, 2010. He was born June 3, 1933. He was a retired store manager for Von's, and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He served as an ombudsman in Butte County for over a decade. He is survived by a daughter, Debbie; a son, Mark; a brother, Boyd; and 2 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Hope Gutebier. Interment was at Sacramento Valley National Cemetery under the direction of Newton-Bracewell Funeral Home.

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HAGEN, Oscar A.
MERCED, CALIFORNIA: Oscar Adolph Hagen died January 31, 1974. He was the father of Margaret Boit; and the brother of Ben Hagen, Mrs. Patsy Richwine, Mrs. Belva Lumpkin, Mrs. Magna Beckstrom, Mrs. Laura Swanson, and Mrs. Olga Larsen. He had a grandson and 4 great-grandchildren. Interment was at the Mariposa Cemetery under the direction of Mariposa Funeral Home.

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HALL, Audrey
LAKE ISABELLA, CALIFORNIA: Audrey Hall, 56, died January 29, 1973. She was born December 19, 1916. She was the former owner of Don's Crossroads. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and the Golden Slippers Club. She is survived by her husband, Harry; a daughter, Patricia Mac Gregor; her mother, Margaret Whitcomb; and 3 grandchildren. Interment was at Hollywood Cemetery.

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HALL, Leon
FRESNO, CALIFORNIA: Leon D. Hall died July 19, 2010. He was born February 21, 1940 to Loyd and Christine Hall. Survivors include his wife, Ann Hall; a son, Jaye; two daughters, Ruth and Dawn; a sister, Alameda Haynish; three brothers, Hylton, Cletys and Melvin Hall; and 5 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Dana Hall; and a son, Jamie Hall. Services were held at Valley Christian Center. Arrangements were handled by Boice Funeral Home.

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HALVERSON, Charles M.
MENLO PARK, CALIFORNIA: Charles Merrill Halverson, 88, died on January 31, 2003. He had worked in public relations and advertising at American Standard in New York City. Following his move to Menlo Park, he was self-employed in marketing and advertising in San Francisco. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a native of Oregon, and a longtime resident of Menlo Park. He was preceded in death by his wife, Stephanie V. Halverson. Interment was at Alta Mesa Cemetery under the direction of Roller, Hapgood and Tinney Funeral Home.

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HAMMER, Sam
SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA: Sam K. Hammer died August 16, 1944. He was born January 16, 1869. He was a retired printer. He was a member of the San Jose Typographical Union #231 and a charter member of the Oakland Typographical Union. He was a former proofreader for the Mercury-Herald. He was survived by a son, Robert W. Hammer; and a daughter, Mrs. Sidney Lane. Burial was at the Typographical plot at Oak Hill Memorial Park under the direction of Amos O. Williams Funeral Home.

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HAMMOND, Andrew
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA: Andrew Jackson Hammond died October 15, 1954 in an automobile accident. He was born July 31, 1912 to John Martin Hammond and Marintha Jane Roper of Kingsland, AR, where he was born and raised. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was survived by his father, two brothers, John Hammond, Jr. and Howard Hammond; and three sisters, Trella Mays, Suvella Brown, and Manolia Hammond. He was preceded in death by his mother. Interment was at Golden Gate National Cemetery.

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HANDEL, Emanuel
LODI, CALIFORNIA: Emanuel Handel, 91, died December 25, 1970 at a local nursing home. He was a retired grape grower, and had been living in Lodi since 1903. Services were held at Zion Reformed Church. Interment was at Lodi Memorial Cemetery with arrangements by Gierhart and Wells Funeral Home.

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HANSEN, Frederick
TWAIN HARTE, CALIFORNIA: Frederick Martin Hansen, 82, died December 26, 1975 at his home. He worked in the shipyard for Kaiser with 35 years of service. He was a native of Riverband, and was a former resident of Martinez. Survivors include his wife, Neva Hansen; a daughter, Laura Lee Lintott of Orinda; a son, Richard Cardoza of Oroville; a sister, Caroline Baumbaugh of Clearlake Oaks; 8 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. Interment was at Mountain Shadow Cemetery with arrangements by Terzich-Wilson Funeral Home. Note: One record spelled his first name "Fredrick".

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HAPPEL, Ada
PORT HUENEME, CALIFORNIA: Ada P. Happel died May 6, 1976 in Oxnard. She was born December 15, 1891 in Lyons, KS. She had been an area resident for 23 years. She was survived by her husband, George W. Happel. Interment was at the Los Angeles National Cemetery under the direction of Payton Mortuary.

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HARDENSTEIN, Ernie, Jr.
PACIFIC GROVE, CALIFORNIA: Ernie U. Hardenstein, Jr., 92, died August 7, 2007. He was born July 26, 1915. He was a professional fine art and commercial painter. He was a U.S. Army veteran, and made maps for the military. He owned Ernie's Signs and Displays, and was a landscape and portrait painter. He produced several large paintings for the Masonic temple in Pacific Grove. He is survived by a sister, Helen Bahan; a brother, William M. (Audra) Hardenstein; seven nieces and nephews; several cousins; and his great-nieces and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lois Hardenstein; and a sister, Harriett. Services were held at St. Angela Merici Church. Burial was at El Carmelo Cemetery under the direction of Paul Mortuary.

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HARINA, Anna
WEST SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA: Anna Mae Harina, 56, died March 27, 1983 at her residence. She was born March 24, 1927 to Hayes and Anna Bertha Stevens Mayyou. She worked as a head banquet server at the Sacramento Inn for 18 years. She had lived in the Sacramento area for over 30 years, and had formerly lived in Ohio. She was a Presbyterian and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Survivors include her husband, Nick Harina; a daughter, Patricia Myers of West Sacramento; two sons, Donald of Silver Springs, NV and Thomas of Sacramento; three sisters, Virginia Stribling, Marian Garrity, and Josephine Smith; a brother, George Mayyou; and 2 grandchildren. Arrangements were handled by Andrews and Greilich Mortuary.

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HARRISON, Beverly
BIGGS, CALIFORNIA: Funeral services for Beverly Harrison, 57, were held January 6, 1936. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. W.M. Harrison. He was born and raised in Biggs. He and his brother raised cattle and were grain farmers. He was survived by his wife, Maude Muns Harrison; a brother, Claude; a brother-in-law, Wallace Simmons; two nieces; and a nephew. Burial was at the Gridley-Biggs Cemetery under the direction of Block Funeral Home.

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HART, Peter
YUBA CITY, CALIFORNIA: Peter Francis Hart, 59, died January 1, 1977 in a San Francisco hospital. He retired from the San Francisco Fire Department with 26 years of service, and had been a Yuba City resident for four years. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, and was a member of the Holy Name Society and the Knights of Columbus. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Hart; a son, Donald Fairlee of Yuba City; a sister, Eleanor Horton; and four brothers, John, James, George and Leonard. Services were held at St. Isidore's Catholic Church. Interment was at the Gridley-Biggs Cemetery.

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HATA, Mitchell Yuichi
SAN FRANCISCO: Mitchell Yuichi Hata died July 24, 1968. He was born in California on July 24, 1968 to Bernard Hata and Joyce Okada Hata. Cremation arrangements were handled by Martin and Brown Funeral Home.

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HAWKS, Lillie Mae
TULELAKE, CALIFORNIA: Lillie Mae Hawks, 77, died January 23, 2009. She was born May 15, 1931 to Lester and Olive Swearington Barnhardt. She grew up with her foster parents, Earl and Leila Landrum. She formerly worked at Owens Illinois Glass Company, the Hi-Lo Cafe, Cal-Ore, and the Newell Co-Op. She enjoyed camping, reading and gardening. She is survived by a son, Robert Hawks of Tulelake; two daughters and a son-in-law, Nancy and Paul Huckabay, and Ann Hawks, all of Weed; 11 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, John Hawks; a sister, Stella Wayland; and a brother, Lester Barnhardt. She married Earl Hawks in 1951. Cremation arrangements were handled by Eternal Hills Funeral Home. Inurnment was at Winema Cemetery.

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HAYES, James S.
CAMARILLO, CALIFORNIA: James Saeger Hayes, 51, died February 7, 1968 at his residence. He was survived by his wife, Melba Hayes; three daughters, Mrs. Joyce Goertzel of Berkeley, Mrs. Jean Kenward of Oxnard, and Gail Hayes of Los Angeles; his father, Walter, of Ojai; two brothers, Wilburn of Garden Grove, and Lloyd of Ojai; and a grandson. Interment was at Ivy Lawn Memorial Park by Ted Mayr Funeral Home.

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HEALEY, Thomas A.
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA: Thomas A. "Thom" Healey died October 21, 1991. He was born September 7, 1951. He worked in health care administration, and enjoyed traveling, VW convertibles, MGs, garage sales, and dogs. He was a former resident of Chicago, and came to San Francisco in 1969. He was survived by his relatives, including an older brother, Ed (Donna); and his friends. A celebration of his life was held at his residence, and another was held in Chicago. His ashes were scattered at Big Sur.

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HELSING, Albert
REDWOOD CITY, CALIFORNIA: Albert Erik Helsing died December 24, 2003. He was born in Vexala, Finland on April 2, 1907. He was a carpenter, and worked in residential construction. He enjoyed making violins, playing Scandinavian folk music, and salmon fishing. He is survived by a daughter, Alice Chapman of Menlo Park, CA; a son and daughter-in-law, Nils and Britta Helsing of Oroville; 5 grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter. He was preceded in detah by his wife, Elna Helsing. Interment was at Alta Mesa Memorial Park under the direction of Roller Hapgood and Tinney Funeral Home.

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HENRY, Darin
GRATON, CALIFORNIA: Darin E. Henry, 43, died January 27, 2009 in Graton. He was the son of Toutan and Lois Henry. He worked in his family business, Jim’s Pump Service, as a pump technician with over 25 years of service. He grew up in Graton, and was a graduate of El Molino High School. He enjoyed playing pool. He was the brother of T.J. and Victoria Henry of Idaho; the grandson of Lena Riggle of Graton; and the nephew of Imaleda Moorehead of Woodland, Jim Riggle and Pat Riggle, both of Sebastopol, and Mary Thomas, Bill Henry and Todd Henry, all of Arkansas. He is also survived by his cousins and his friends. Arrangements were handled by Parent-Sorensen Mortuary.

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HICKERSON, Viola
HEMET, CALIFORNIA: Viola Mae Hickerson, 79, died February 18, 2005 at her residence. She was born November 13, 1925 in York, NE to Walter and Jennie Gocke. She was a former seed analyst for the the State of Nebraska Agriculture Department, and was a member of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Hemet. Survivors include her husband of 62 years, Ray Hickerson; a daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Bob Lorenz of Lincoln, NE; a brother, Vilas Gocke of San Mateo; her nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by a son, Steven; and her parents. Services were held at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church. Inurnment was at Blue Mound Cemetery in Milford, NE with arrangements by Lauber Moore Funeral Home.

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HILGEDICK, Lydia
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA: Lydia Hilgedick, 86, died November 19, 1945. She was a native of Germany, and had lived in the Berkeley area for 27 years. She was survived by a niece, Corinne Heffner; and a grand-nephew, Paul Dudley. Arrangements were handled by Berg's Funeral Chapel.

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HILL, Arne
WOFFORD HEIGHTS, CALIFORNIA: Arne Hill, 76, died March 9, 1989. He was born February 28, 1913. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and a Master Mason. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Ann Hill; a daughter, Diane Carson; a brother, Paul Hill: 2 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Masonic funeral rites were observed. Interment was at Kern Valley Cemetery by Valley Mortuary.

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HIRAMOTO, Mary Shigeko
SUNNYVALE, CALIFORNIA: Mary Shigeko Hiramoto died January 18, 2009. She was born December 4, 1923. She was employed by Hewlett Packard for over 20 years, and retired from the Scientific Instrument Division. She was the mother of Craig (Sharon) and Lloyd (Janis); and the sister of Florence Nakayama. She had 2 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sidney Hiramoto. Arrangements were handled by Cusimano Family Colonial Mortuary.

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HOLLEY, Joe
FRESNO, CALIFORNIA: James C. "Joe" Holley, 70, died July 25, 1987 in Fresno. He was born March 31, 1917 near Stephenville, TX. He was a a left-handed fiddler, and toured with Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys. He played mandolin, violin and other string instruments, and began playing professionally in his teens. He played for Pinky Meyers and the Dixie Rhythm Boys, Ocie Stockard and the Wanderers, Elmer Starborough and the High Flyers, Papa Sam Cunningham and the Crystal Spring Ramblers, Johnnie Lee Wills and His Boys and other bands. In 1982, he played with Johnnie Lee Wills' band at the Smithsonian Institute's folklore festival in Washington, D.C. In addition to being a musician, he owned the Nugget Grocery Store, and was a salesman. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Jean Holley; a son, James Holley of Fresno; and 4 grandchildren. Services were held at Trinity Baptist Church in Fresno. Interment was at the Clovis Cemetery in Clovis, CA.

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HOLMAN, Claude
OXNARD, CALIFORNIA: Claude L. Holman, 89, died July 8, 1979 at an Oxnard hospital. He was born September 30, 1889 in Burlington, KS. He was a self-employed hardware store owner for 55 years. Survivors include his wife, Maggie Mae Holman; a son, Claude E. Holman of Oxnard; a sister, Martha Bissett of Johnson, KS; 3 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. Interment was at Eternal Valley Cemetery under the direction of Payton Mortuary.

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HOMEN, Annie
TURLOCK, CALIFORNIA: Annie Dias Homen, 83, died May 13, 1989. She was born May 12, 1906. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She is survived by a son, Anthony Homen of Turlock; five sisters, Louise Jorge, Mary Souza, Evelyn Perry, Agnes Pimentel, and Carrie Enos; 2 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren. Interment was at Turlock Memorial Park with arrangements by Allen Mortuary.

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HOPP, Phoebe
STOCKTON, CALIFORNIA: Phoebe M. Hopp, 94, died June 10, 1973. She was born in Genoa, WI. She was a former resident of De Soto, WI, Viroqua, WI, Los Angeles, CA and Lodi, CA. Survivors include her husband, Albert L. Hopp; two daughters, Ruby Hopp and Gladys Hill, both of Stockton; two sons, Collis Hopp of Lodi and Fenton Lee Hopp of Wallula, WA; 8 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Interment was at Cherokee Memorial Park under the direction of Lodi Funeral Home.

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HORTON, Marshal
LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA: Marshal Lynn Horton, 23, died December 25, 1966. He was a casualty of the Vietnam War. He served as a dentist with the 137th Medical Detachment, 44th Medical Brigade, and had been in the military for two years. He was a former resident of Hart, TX. Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Troy Horton, Sr.; his wife; a daughter, Devon; a brother, Troy, Jr.; his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jess Beaty; and his paternal grandparents. Interment with military honors was in Cypress, CA under the direction of Forest Lawn Mortuary. Note: One record gives his location as Seal Beach, California.

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HREVNAK, Harry
CYPRESS, CALIFORNIA: Harry Arthur Hrevnak died April 6, 1998. He was born July 23, 1923. He was the retired operator of H&H Mobile Fleet Service, and worked in auto body repair and car restoration. Survivors include a son, Harry (Laura) Hrevnak; two daughters, Sharron Cygnor and Dianne (Bob) Hauten; 2 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; his nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by a brother, Daniel Revnak; and a nephew. Interment was at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Cypress under the direction of Forest Lawn Mortuary.

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HUBBARD, Jacqueline
VALLEJO, CALIFORNIA: Jacqueline Mae Fung Hubbard died December 7, 2010. She was born January 9, 1928 in San Francisco. She worked for the San Francisco Housing Authority for 40 years. Survivors include six children, Kristine Smith of Vallejo, Leroy Patrick of Palo Alto, Jacqueline Moody of Crockett, David Patrick of Milpitas, Sherrill Powell of Martinez, and James Parsons of Colorado Springs, CO; 17 grandchildren; and her great-grandchildren. A memorial service was held at Rosicrucian Park in San Jose, CA.

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HUGHES, Charles
ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA: Charles Hughes died February 19, 1960 in Anaheim. He was a retired rancher. He was a longtime Anaheim resident, and formerly lived in Lawrence, KS. Survivors include his wife, Melba Hughes; two daughters, Mrs. Thomas Hanks of San Diego and Mrs. E.D. Fletcher of Anaheim; two brothers, Everett Hughes of Anaheim and E.J. Hughes of Seal Beach; and 7 grandchildren. Funeral services and interment were in Anaheim.

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HUNT, Georgia
MODESTO, CALIFORNIA: Georgia Lee Hunt, 56, died August 15, 1973 at a local hospital. She had been living in California for 29 years, and was a native of Ada, OK. She was a Jehovah's Witness. Survivors include her husband, Presley Hunt; four daughters, Barbara Turnbough of Modesto, Laura Graves of Wenatchee, WA, Edith Akes of Bedford, IA, and Norma Stewart of Marysville, OH; two brothers, Buck Tate and Homer Tate; four half-brothers, Bill Tate, Ray Tate, Lawrence Tate, and Raymond Tate; two half-sisters, Mozelle McAlpine and Ethel Williams; and 9 grandchildren. Arrangements were handled by Salas Brothers Funeral Chapel.

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HUPP, Irma
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Irma M. Johnston Hupp, 35, died January 11, 1939 in Los Angeles. She was born September 26, 1905. She was a native of San Jose, and worked in stage and radio productions. She was the wife of Theodore Hupp; the daughter of Warren and Virginia Johnston; and the sister of Lyle Johnston of San Francisco, Raymond Johnston of Houston, TX, and Mrs. Charles Zollinger, Mrs. Walter Heiser, and Ira Johnston, all of San Jose. Services were held at the Roger Darling Chapel.

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HYDEN, Jesse, A. Sr.
BUENA PARK, CALIFORNIA: Jesse Albert Hyden, Sr., 81, died in December of 1959. He was born in May of 1878 to William Jasper and Martha Hyden. He was a Baptist. Burial was at Loma Vista Cemetery under the direction of McAulay Mortuary. Note: There is conflicting information on this individual. It is possible that he was survived by a wife, Annie, and preceded in death by a wife, Effie Hargis Hyden.

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IKEMOTO, Henry
DOWNEY, CALIFORNIA: Henry Yutaka Ikemoto, 86, died December 2, 2009. He is survived by his wife, Mildred Toshiko Ikemoto; his children, Paul T. (Eileen Y.) Ikemoto, David R. (Arlene K.) Ikemoto, Lynn Y. Hauer and Sharon S. (Casey) Spencer; his siblings, Ted (Edith) Ikemoto, Bill (May) Ikemoto, Sam (Lil) Ikemoto, Dorothy Sakai and Harumi Low; 9 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. Services were held at the First Baptist Church of Downey. Arrangements were entrusted to Fukui Mortuary.

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IVIE, Eunice
PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA: Eunice Dodd Ivie, 82, died July 1, 1999. She was the daughter of the late James Ernest and Minnie Loudermilk Dodd. She attended the First United Methodist Church of Palm Springs, and was a former resident of Georgia. She is survived by her husband, Boyd Dodd; a son, James Dodd; three brothers, Leondas Dodd, Vernder Dodd, and Herman Dodd; a sister, Eula Dodd Kinney; 2 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. Services were held at the First United Methodist Church of Palm Springs.

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JANN, Gordon T.
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA: Gordon Tim Jann, 71, died August 23, 1969. He was born in December of 1897 in San Francicso. He retired from the Women's City Club. He was the husband of Lillian Chow Jann; the father of Bertha Lew and Edmund Jann; and the father-in-law of Clement Lew and Mary Jann. He had 5 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Burial was at Woodlawn Memorial Park under the direction of Halsted and Company.

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JEJEIAN , Karnig
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Karnig Jejeian died February 26, 2000. He was born in Turkey on August 25, 1913 to Nazig and Khatchig Jejeian. He lived in Romania for much of his youth. He studied accounting in college, and owned a shoe repair business. He came to the United States in 1959. He is survived by his wife, Maria Garbedian Jejeian; a daughter and son -in-law, Isabel and Greg Mardirossian; 2 grandchildren; his in-laws, Hampik and Jenny Mardirossian, his brother-in-law and his family, the Gabrielian family; his nieces and nephews and their families, the Almajian, Roumdigian, Djinian and Jejeian families. Visitation was at St. Garabet Church. Services were held at the Hollywood Forever Chapel.

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JENNINGS, David
PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA: David M. Jennings, 32, died February 7, 1980 at the Palm Springs Memorial Hospital. He was born July 10, 1947 in Biloxi, MS to Gordon and Cornelia Boley Jennings. He was a TV repair technician and a member of the NAACP. Survivors include his wife, Joanne Goldberg Jennings; three daughters, Michelle, Lisa and Christina; two sisters, Virginia Chamber of Ramona and Sharon Woods of Youngstown, OH; and three brothers, Gordon, Jr., Thomas, and his twin, Daniel, all of Palm Springs. Services were held at Sacred Heart Church. Interment was at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Hollywood.

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JENSEN, Richard
SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA: Richard C. Jensen, 75, died April 16, 1939. He was a retired barber and owner of the Oxford Barber Shop for 25 years. He was a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He was survived by his wife, Elizabeth M. Jensen. Interment was at Oak Hill Memorial Park by Curry and Gripenstraw Mortuary.

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JESSUP, Solon
COVINA, CALIFORNIA: SOlon Jessup, 90, died October 20, 1957. He was born in 1867. He was a dairy farmer. Survivors include his wife, Annie Jessup; and four sons, Edward, George, William, and Frank. Interment was at Oakdale Memorial Park under the direction of Custer and Christiansen Mortuary.

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JEWETT, Catherine
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Catherine A. Jewett died November 13, 1912 in Los Angeles. She was former president of the Women's Club, and was active in various social affairs. She was a native of Wisconsin, and had lived in Bakersfield, CA for a decade. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sol Jewett. Arrangements were handled by Peck and Chase Undertakers.

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JIANG, Laang Ting
GONZALES, CALIFORNIA: Laang Ting Jiang, 68, died May 3, 2004 at his residence. He was born November 7, 1935 in Huadu Guangdong, China. He was a retired grocer and real estate developer and investor. He founded Farmers Food Market in Gonzales in 1967. He was a member of the Fah Yuen Association of San Francisco, and the Chinese Christian Church of Salinas. Survivors include his wife, Margaret Jiang; a daughter, Kathleen Wong of South San Francisco; three sons, Earl Jiang of Union City, and Eddie Jiang and Dale Jiang, both of Gonzales; his father, Dung Kiu Gong of Stockton; a sister, Cha Ha Lau of Gonzales; four brothers, Chong Gong of Greenfield, and Kevin Gong, Jack Gong, and Chun Gong, all of Stockton; and 7 grandchildren. Interment was at San Carlos Cemetery by Struve and Laporte Funeral Home.

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JINKENS, Beatrice
MANTECA, CALIFORNIA: Beatrice R. Jinkens, 82, died August 18, 2008. She was born December 20, 1925 to Domingo and Isabel Ventura. Survivors include her children, Frank (Leona) Santos, Jr., Robin Jinkens, Beatrice (Lane) Tyree, Patricia (Tony) Kriletich, Rose Santos Darwin, George Santos, Cheryl (Jesse) Huizar, Christine Paull, and Darlene (Bob) Harbison; two siblings, Mary Kahele of Hayward, and Abby Ventura of Union City; 21 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, James J. Jinkens; a son, Anthony Santos; and a granddaughter, Chantel Santos. Services were held at Chapel of the Chimes Funeral Home. Interment was at Chapel of the Chimes Memorial Park.

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JOHNSON, Donald F.
TURLOCK, CALIFORNIA: Donald F. "Don" Johnson died December 23, 2009. He was born March 15, 1923 to Carl and Anna Johnson. He was a brick and block contractor for 40 years. He was a World War II veteran, and had attended College of the Pacific. He was a member of the Lions Club, the Rotary Club, the VFW, and the Bricklayers' Union. He was a longtime member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, holding several leadership positions there, and was active with the Lutheran Church Extension Fund. Survivors include his children, James Johnson (Cindy) of Elk, Kathleen Lindquist (Burt) of Turlock, and Robert Johnson (Sandi) of Concord; 7 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Marjorie Johnson; his parents; a brother; and three sisters. Services were held at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Interment was at Turlock Memorial Park.

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JOHNSON, John
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: John Johnson, 63, died January 25, 2010. He was born January 8, 1947 to Jimmy Dean and Jean Johnson. He was a graduate of Morehouse University, where he graduated as valedictorian of his class. He is survived by his children, Jimmy Johnson, Janette Johnson, and June Johnson; his parents; and 7 grandchildren. Arrangements were entrusted to Simpson Family Mortuary.

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JOHNSON, Lester F.
STOCKTON, CALIFORNIA: Lester Franklin Johnson, 72, died December 24, 1969 at a Sonora hospital. He was a retired fireman with the former Pickering Lumber Co. railroad. He was a native of Kansas, and had lived in Tuolumne County for 15 years. Survivors include his wife, Helen Johnson; a son, William B. Johnson of Concord; four sisters, Louise Gianelli, Mabel Clark, Agnes Mason, and Bessie Anderson; and 3 grandchildren. Services were held at the B.C. Wallace and Sons Chapel. Interment was at Park View Cemetery.

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JOHNSON, Rosalie
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA: Rosalie Johnson died December 19, 2010 at Centinela Hospital in Inglewood. She was the daughter of Cornelius Johnson, Sr. and Lillian Johnson. She was a native of Pine Bluff, AR. She was a seamstress and dressmaker, and was a longtime Los Angeles resident before moving to a retirement center in Inglewood. Survivors include a brother, Paul Johnson of Denver, CO; a sister, Cora Mae McCall of Pine Bluff, AR; 2 nephews; 7 nieces; and her friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; and three siblings, Cornelius Johnson, Jr., Lillian Hunter, and Sidnely Johns. Interment was at Chapel Sunset Mission Mausoleum at the Inglewood Cemetery with arrangements by Simpson Family Mortuary.

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JONES, Father Thomas
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Fr. Thomas Jones, 51, died January 16, 2007. He was born in St. Paul, MN. He entered the Paulist Fathers in 1977. He was a deacon at St. Nicholas Church in Fairbanks, AK, and was ordained to the priesthood on May 22, 1982, becoming an associate pastor of the parish. He later served on the staff of the UCLA University Center in Los Angeles, and was director of campus ministry. He was influential in the planning of the Cyril C. Nigg Center, and was active with the University Religious Conference. He was also pastor at St. Paul the Apostle in Los Angeles. He was elected first consultor of the Paulist Fathers, and served as the community's vice president. He was also a member of the Board of Directors of Paulist Productions and associate editor of The Catholic World. He is survived by his mother, Kathryn (Kaye); a sister, Mary Kathryn (Mary Kaye); and the Paulist community. Services were held at St. Paul the Apostle Church. Interment was at Holy Cross Cemetery in Culver City, CA.

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JORDAN, Edith
HESPERIA, CALIFORNIA: Edith Jordan died July 11, 1968. She is survived by her husband, John T. Jordan; and a stepdaughter. Interment was at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale.

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JUANARENA, Lucille
CHICO, CALIFORNIA: Lucille A. Juanarena, 82, died April 24, 2009. She was born July 21, 1926 to Tevis Max and Hazel Torrey. She earned a degree in interior design from Chico State University, and was a member of Delta Sigma Epsilon Sorority. She and her husband lived in nine states and two countries over the course of 30 years. She is survived by her children, Doug (Sue) Juanarena, Susan Juanarena (David) Marshall and Tom Juanarena; three brothers, Martin, Richard, and Glen Torrey; a brother and sister-in-law, Larry and Pat Juanarena; her grandchildren; two close friends, Evelyn Hayes and Vangie Schaeffer of Chico; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased in death by her husband, Cecil Juanarena. Services were held at St. John's Catholic Church. Interment was at the Chico Cemetery under the direction of Newton-Bracewell Chico Funeral Home.

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JUSTMAN, Charles S.
BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA: Charles Sidney Justman died September 26, 1985 in Monterey. He was born April 9, 1903. He was a graduate of Johns Hopkins University. He was the retired owner of J&A Farms. Survivors include two daughters, Phyllis Cohen of Pacific Grove and Judy Flax of Los Angeles; 6 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren. Services were held at Hillside Chapel in Los Angeles. Interment was at Hillside Memorial Park.

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KAPRIELIAN, Bedros
DALY CITY, CALIFORNIA: Bedros Kaprielian died September 6, 2006, and was born June 6, 1924 in Greece. Services were held at St. John Armenian Church in San Francisco. Interment was at Cypress Lawn Memorial Park in Colma with arrangements by Duggan's Serra Mortuary.

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KASTELIC, Lawrence L.
FOOTHILL RANCH, CALIFORNIA: Lawrence Louis "Larry" Kastelic, 55, died October 14, 2006. He was born July 30, 1951. Survivors include his wife, Jennifer Kastelic; his sons, Timothy Kastelic, Danny Kastelic, and Garrett Vogler; a daughter, Katie Kastelic; his mother, Sophie Kastelic; a brother, Dennis Herbst; and a sister, Joann Cochrell. Services were held at Saddleback Church. Arrangements were handled by O'Connor Mortuary.

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KAULL, Lucile
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA: Lucile Russell Kaull died July 6, 1973. She was an organist for the Christian Science Church for 20 years. She was preceded in death by her husband. Her ashes were scattered over the Pacific Ocean on July 18, 1973. Arrangements were handled by Halsted Mortuary.

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KEKLIKIAN, Aleksan
DALY CITY, CALIFORNIA: Aleksan Keklikian died February 18, 2008. He was born May 1, 1923 in Istanbul. He was the husband of Mari Keklikian; and the father of Oganes and Sarkis Keklikian. Services were held at St. Gregory Armenian Church in San Francisco. Interment was at the Serbian Cemetery in Colma under the direction of Duggan's Serra Mortuary.

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KENNEDY, Virgie
MOUNT AUKUM, CALIFORNIA: Virgie Frances Kennedy, 73, died October 11, 1981. She was born in Lucedale, MS. She came to California in 1915, and formerly lived in Lodi, Riverbank and Turlock. She was was a longtime resident of Stockton, and relocated to Mount Aukum in 1979. She was a member of the Stockton Seventh-day Adventist Church. Survivors include her husband, Charles T. Kennedy; a son, George Kennedy of Mount Aukum; and several nieces and nephews. Interment was at Cherokee Memorial Park with arrangements by Lodi Funeral Home.

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KERBY, Mildred
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA: Mildred Pettit Kerby, 87, died February 23, 2001 in Sacremento. She was born November 16, 1913 to James F. and Emma Kerns Pettit. She retired from the California State Board of Equalization, and was a member of St. Mark's United Methodist Church. She had lived in California for 70 years. She is survived by her nieces and nephews; and her friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lee Kerby; six sisters, Fern Weathers, Wilda Johnson, Opal Cothern, Hazel Shaffer, Myrtle Koopman and Mabel Williams; and two brothers, Kenneth Pettit and Ervin Pettit. Interment was at Mount Vernon Memorial Park.

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KILLIN, Jack
BURNEY, CALIFORNIA: Jack Rankin Killin, 83, died November 30, 2007 at Mayers Memorial Hospital. He was born January 10, 1924 in Los Angeles. He was self-employed, and came to the Burney area from Pacifica in 1999. He is survived by a sister, Barbara Gilchrist of Burney. Interment was at the Burney Cemetery.

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KINDRED, Marian
MARICOPA, CALIFORNIA: Marian Maxine Kindred, 96, died December 15, 2009. She was born September 6, 1913. She and her husband operated Gateway Liquor Store in Maricopa for over 20 years. She a member of the Maricopa Women's Club, the TIO Club, and the American Legion Auxiliary, which she belonged to for 25 years. She loved her pet dogs and cats. She is survived by her grandchildren, Kirk and Lisa Kindred of Taft, and Scott and Janet Kindred of Greenfield; a brother-in-law, Ted Kindred of Utah; and 4 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Joseph W. Kindred; two sons, Michael Kirk Kindred and Terry Joe Kindred; and two infant daughters, Gail Joann Kindred and Janice Lee Kindred. Interment was at West Side District Cemetery by Erickson and Brown Funeral Home.

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KING, Grace
LODI, CALIFORNIA: Grace King, 66, died January 11, 1980 at a local hospital. She was a native of Poteau, OK, and had been a Lodi area resident since 1941. Survivors include her husband, Harold King; and three sisters, Ola Bressani of Lodi, Wilma Smith of Lewisville, TX, and Ruth Sickmann of Fort Smith, AR. Interment was at Cherokee Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Gierhart and Wells Funeral Home.

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KLEINECKE, Julia
SAN RAFAEL, CALIFORNIA: Julia Carman Kleinecke, 81, died January 27, 1981 in San Rafael. She was born March 25, 1899. She was a graduate of Kansas University, and had the distinction of being the first woman from that school to earn a degree in architectural engineering. She was a supervisor at the Livermore Radiation Laboratory. Survivors include a daughter; three sons; a sister-in-law, Mrs. J. Neale Carman; and 5 grandchildren. Interment was in Livermore, CA.

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KLINGER, Laura
ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA: Laura Jean Rue Klinger, 35, died December 8, 1962 at her residence. Survivors include her husband, Robert Klinger; her children, Robin, Neil, Lisa and David; her mother, Mrs. Beulah Rue; and two aunts, including Mrs. Kenneth Wyckoff. Funeral services were held at the Hilgenfeld Mortuary Chapel.

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KLINGER, Malita
STOCKTON, CALIFORNIA: Malita Klinger, 60, died January 12, 1970 in Stockton. She was born in Russia. She was a charter member of Emanuel American Lutheran Church in Lodi, and had been a resident of Stockton for 46 years. Survivors include a son, Rueben Klinger of Stockton; seven brothers, Jake Miller, Gottfried Miller, Otto Miller, William Miller, Daniel Miller, Dave Miller and George Miller; and 3 grandchildren. Entombment was at the Lodi Memorial Mausoleum with arrangements by Humphrey's East Pine Funeral Home.

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KOCKS, Dennis
MODESTO, CALIFORNIA: Dennis Eugene Kocks, 77, died April 19, 2005. He was born December 31, 1927 to Anton and Ellevina Jorgensen Kocks. He retired from the U.S. Air Force, and was a former longtime resident of Eugene, OR. He enjoyed dancing, dance music and camping. He is survived by his wife, LaVona; two sons, Larry of Modesto, and Gary of Kalispell, MT; a sister, Ellinor Borgaard of Junction City; a brother, Clifford of Springfield; and a grandchild. Interment was at Lakewood Memorial Park under the direction of Salas Brothers Funeral Chapel.

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KOEHLER, Harold
LA MESA, CALIFORNIA: Harold Julian Koehler, 78, died October 5, 2004. He was born July 27, 1926 in Pasadena. He retired from the City of San Diego utilities division, and was a member of Faith Presbyterian Church. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie Koehler; a son, Richard Koehler of Colorado Springs, CO; two daughters, Donna Koehler of La Mesa, and Julia Koehler of San Diego; and a brother, Leslie Koehler of Grass Valley. Services were held at Faith Presbyterian Church. Arrangements were handled by the Telophase Cremation Society.

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KOOYUMJIAN, Grace
FRESNO, CALIFORNIA: Grace Kooyumjian, 85, died May 30, 2011. She was born October 25, 1925. She had worked for the Fresno Unified School District, the State Highway Patrol Office, Fresno City Hall, Camp Roberts, and a fruit cannery. She attended Pilgrim Armenian Congregational Church, and was a member of the Daughters of Vartan, the Ani Guild, the Dorcas Guild and their 55-year bridge group. She was the wife of Robert Kooyumjian. Survivors include a daughter, Karen Allen (Kent); a son, Melvin Kooyumjian; and 3 grandchildren. Interment was at at Belmont Memorial Park under the direction of Whitehurst, Sullivan, Burns and Blair Funeral Home.

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KRAXBERGER, Arthur
BELLFLOWER, CALIFORNIA: Arthur Edward Kraxberger died December 28, 1973. Survivors include a daughter, Elizabeth Sanchez; a son, Paul Kraxberger; two sisters, Clara and Elsie; a brother, Michael; 6 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. Interment was at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Cypress) under the direction of Forest Lawn Mortuary.

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KROEKER, Ervin
SONORA, CALIFORNIA: Ervin Kroeker, 59, died July 17, 1972. He was a retired machinist for Cal-Pine Container Corporation in Modesto. He had been a longtime Modesto resident, and had lived in rural Tuolumne County for a year. Survivors include a daughter; two sons, Ervin and Victor Kroeker; and three brothers. Interment was at Mountain Shadow Cemetery under the direction of Terzich and Wilson Funeral Home.

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KRUSZEWSKI, Anthony
LAGUNA NIGUEL, CALIFORNIA: Anthony Kruszewski died September 27, 2006 in Laguna Niguel. He was born in Poland on January 31, 1928. Survivors include a daughter, Debbi Kruszewski Warner; a son, Rick Kruszewski; a son-in-law, Bill Warner; a daughter-in-law, Desiree Kruszewski; his sisters and their spouses, Pat and Keith Hardy, Mary Kruszewski Rostafinski, and Nancy and Bob Martin; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bernice Kruszewski. Services were held at St. Timothy Catholic Church. Interment was at Holy Sepulcher Cemetery under the direction of O'Connor Laguna Hills Mortuary.

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KULKOWSKI, Stanley
STOCKTON, CALIFORNIA: Stanley E. Kulkowski, 74, died July 13, 2009 at his residence. He was born August 5, 1934 in Pittsburgh, PA. He was a retired welder and a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of the Korean War. He had been a Stockton resident for 50 years. Surviving family members include his children, Karen Kulkowski and Kelley Clements; a son-in-law, Brad; a granddaughter; and his cousins, Stanley Jurkiewicz, Carol Fagan, and Flo Fankulewski. He was predeceased by his wife, Jane Kulkowski. Interment was at Cherokee Memorial Park in Lodi with arrangements by Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home.

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KURASH, Mary
BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA: Mary Kurash, 70, died March 10, 1957 in Westwood. She was born December 8, 1886 in Austria. She had lived in the U.S. for 50 years, and moved to California in 1921. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Ruby Lerner of Baldwin Park; a son, William of Westwood; four brothers, John, Jacob, Matthew and Frank Tschemer, all of Wisconsin; and 4 grandchildren. Interment was at Rose Hills Memorial Park with arrangements by Baldwin Park Funeral Home.

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KURGANSKAYA, Aleksandra
CARMICHAEL, CALIFORNIA: Aleksandra Kurganskaya, 80, died October 20, 2008. She was born in Ukraine on September 18, 1928. She was employed as an electrical operator with over 30 years of service. Arrangements were entrusted to Miller Funeral Home.

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KUYKENDALL, Milburn E.
OAKDALE, CALIFORNIA: Milburn Everett Kuykendall, 91, died March 14, 1987 in Riverbank. He worked at Flotil Cannery in Modesto for 20 years, and had been an Oakdale resident for 25 years. He was a Missouri native, and a Jehovah's Witness. He is survived by a daughter, Dorothy Roper of Oakdale; a son, Lloyd Kuykendall of Auburn; 7 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. Interment was at Knights Ferry Cemetery under the direction of Oakdale Memorial Chapel.

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LaBAR, Helen
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Helen Elizabeth LaBar, 86, died January 13, 2003. She was born November 13, 1916. She is survived by two sons, William A. LaBar (Linda), and Richard E. LaBar (Lynda); 4 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Gehazie E. LaBar. Inurnment was at Pacific Crest Cemetery in Redondo Beach with arrangements by Ouimet Bros. Concord Funeral Chapel.

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LACHENBRUCH, Agnes
ESCONDIDO, CALIFORNIA: Agnes Mae Lachenbruch died April 25, 2006. She was born April 15, 1923. She was employed as a school secretary for 15 years. She enjoyed the stock market, reading, and keeping up with current events. Surviving family members include a son, Dan Lachenbruch; a daughter, Kathy Estrada; a brother Ted Shelor; 5 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Arrangements were handled by Alhiser-Comer Mortuary.

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La DIEU, Clarence
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA: Clarence Avirt La Dieu died October 12, 1947. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War I. He was the husband of Lily Amelia La Dieu (d. October 10, 1962); the father of Hazel M. La Dieu; and the son of James H. and Mrs. Woodie E. La Dieu. He was a Mason. Services with Masonic rites were held at the chapel of Carew and English Funeral Home. Interment was at Golden Gate National Cemetery.

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LAIR, Ethel
TURLOCK, CALIFORNIA: Ethel Lair, 99, died May 25, 2010. She was born July 7, 1910 in Minnesota. She attended the Seventh-day Adventist Church, and enjoyed cooking. Survivors include her children, Linda Koenig, Edward Lair, and Nancy Todd-Cobb; 8 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and 7 great-great-grandchildren. Interment was at Cherokee Memorial Park under the direction of Turlock Funeral Home.

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LAMAR, Delia
RANCHO CORDOVA, CALIFORNIA: Delia Fern Lamar, 69, died January 22, 1983 at a hospital in Carmichael, CA. She was born in DeKalb, MO. She moved to California in 1962. Survivors include a son, Larry Lamar of Carmichael; two daughters, Linda Taylor of Citrus Heights, and Shirley Lamar of Rancho Cordova; two brothers, Robert Downing and Cecil Downing, both of DeKalb, MO; a sister, Juanita Crossno of Rancho Cordova; 7 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Delbert. Arrangements were handled by Lambert Funeral Home.

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LAME, Helen
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA: Helen Lame died June 26, 1948. She was the wife of Peter H. Lame; and the mother of Clifford Lame and P. Ward Lame. She had 2 grandchildren. Services were held at St. Agnes Church. Interment was at Cypress Lawn Memorial Park under the direction of Carew and English Funeral Home.

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LAMOUREUX, Edith
OCEANSIDE, CALIFORNIA: Edith Frances Peters Lamoureux, 89, died February 21, 2001 at her residence. She was born January 2, 1912 in San Bernardino. She was a member of the Rebekah Lodge and the Native Daughters of the Golden West. Survivors include her sons, Pierre Lamoureux of Oceanside, Ted Lamoureux, Jr. of San Diego, Lennard S. Lamoureux of Lady Lake, FL, and Michel Lamoureux of Saipan; a brother, Peter Peters of Oceanside; two sisters, Esther Diaz of Oceanside, and Rita Marino of Belvedere; 14 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Ted Lamoureux, Sr.; and a son, Douglas Lamoreux. Services were held at Mission San Luis Rey Church. Interment was at Willamette National Cemetery in Portland, OR with arrangements by Oceanside Mortuary.

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LANGHAM, Walter
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA: Walter Langham, 67, died September 5, 1986. He was born May 4, 1919 to Calway and Nannie Pitts Langham. He was a World War II veteran, and was of the Baptist faith. He is survived by his wife, De Etta Lavone Augustadt Langham; two sons, Daniel Walter Langham and Thomas Calway Langham; two sisters, Edna Wilson and Lillian Johnson; two brothers, Carl and Horace Langham; and his nieces and nephews. Interment was at El Camino Memorial Park.

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LARA, Alfonso
DAVIS, CALIFORNIA: Alfonso C. Lara, 80, died November 9, 2007. He was born July 9, 1927 in Holtville, CA. He was raised in Guanajuato, Mexico, and later relocated to Davis, where he was a longtime resident. He was a former supervisor at S-Y Farms and Los Rios Farms. Survivors include six children, Alfonso Lara, Jr. of Piedmont, Gilberto Lara (Yolanda) of Elk Grove, Tony Lara (Elvia) of Sacramento, and Esther Lara, Raul Lara, and Emiliano Lara (Maria), all of Davis; and 9 nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Antonia Lara. Services were held at St. James Catholic Church. Interment was at the Davis Cemetery under the direction of Wiscombe Funeral Home.

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LARBERG, Ben
REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA: Ben J. Larberg, 84, died March 10, 1982 at his residence. He was a retired landscaper with 50 years of service, and was an Army veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife, Ethel Larbert; and a sister, Mrs. Mary Fisher. Services were held in Redondo Beach.

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LARKIN, Sarah
BANNING, CALIFORNIA: Sarah Larkin, 67, died November 11, 2010. She was born to John and Isabel Herrera in 1943. She spent many years on the Morongo Indian Reservation, and retired after working a variety of jobs for the Morongo Tribe. Survivors include two daughters, Lori Ann Stroud, and Lisa Ann Yots; her mother; a sister, Anne Robinson; 5 grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her father; and a sister, Adeline Bosworth. Arrangements were handled by Wiefels Mortuary.

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LATSCHA, Eugene, Jr.
HEMET, CALIFORNIA: Eugene Latscha, Jr. died February 25, 2007. He was born January 31, 1955. He worked as a truck driver for Brock's Express. He is survived by his parents, Carmen and Eugene Latscha; two sisters, Maria Alto and Kitty Elton (Tim); seven brothers, Richard Latscha, Raymond Latscha, Robert Latscha, Gilbert Latscha, Tommy Latscha, Danny Latscha, and Chato Conteras; his nieces and nephews; and his great-nieces and great-nephews. Arrangements were handled by Alhiser-Comer Mortuary Chapel.

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LAWLOR, Eleanor
WESTMINSTER, CALIFORNIA: Eleanor Buehrle Hedges Lawlor died August 5, 1979. She was born July 31, 1911 in Youngstown, OH to William J. and Lena Koll Buehrle. She worked at Babcock, Inc. in Costa Mesa. Survivors include her husband, Edward Lawlor; a son, Richard Hedges of Westminster, a daughter, Judy McKee of Norco; a sister, Clara Cooper; three brothers, David J., Harry W. and Robert Buehrle; and 5 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Elden Hedges. Interment was at Westminster Memorial Park.

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LAWSON, Loran
MODESTO, CALIFORNIA: Loran Lester Lawson, 57, died August 5, 1976 at a Modesto hospital. He was a Greyhound Bus driver and a veteran of World War II. He was a native of Anderson, IN, and had lived in California for 31 years. Survivors include his wife, Jewell Lawson; a son, Michael Bryan Lawson of Modesto; his stepchildren, Lisa Maria Baas, Eddie Cochran, Ritchie Cochran, Don Cochran, Sharon Abu-Shami, Andrew Lawson, and Richard Lawson; a brother, Bill Lawson; a sister, Edith Bagwell; and 5 grandchildren. His mother was Etta Mae Lawson. Interment was at Belmont Memorial Park in Fresno under the direction of Salas Brothers Funeral Chapel.

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LAXAGUE, Dominique
BISHOP, CALIFORNIA: Dominique Laxague was born November 24, 1925, and was killed in action in World War II on June 8, 1945 while serving with the 17th Infantry. Interment was at West Line Street Cemetery.

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LAYTON, Max
WEED, CALIFORNIA: Max O. Layton, 93, died January 6, 2011 at Mercy Medical Center in Mount Shasta. He was born January 27, 1917 to Arthur and Lena Layton. He worked for Southern Pacific Railroad for 40 years, and he and his wife formerly owned Layton's Liquors in Weed. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, and took part in the landing at Normandy. He enjoyed hunting, and was a charter member of the Elks Lodge in Mount Shasta. Survivors include two sons, Tim (Carolee) of Yreka, and Matt of Weed; 3 grandchildren; a great-grandchild; and a niece. He was preceded in death by his wife, Edith Dean Layton; and a sister, Avis Kohls. Arrangements were handled by Girdner Funeral Chapel.

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LEDIN, Janet
LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA: Janet Ledin, 90, died July 7, 2002. She was born July 21, 1911. She had been a professional ice skater and entertainer with the Sonja Henie Company for 20 years. Survivors include a brother, William W. (Yvonne) Van Sickle; her nieces and nephews; and her friends. Arrangements were handled by Luyben Family Dilday-Mottell Mortuary.

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LEE, Erma
BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA: Erma Robinson Lee, 73, died February 21, 1963. She was born November 17, 1890 in Missouri. She was the wife of Wallace W. Lee. Survivors include three sons; four daughters; and her grandchildren. Interment was at Rose Hills Memorial Park in Whittier.

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LEE, Mildred
STOCKTON, CALIFORNIA: Mildred Jewelene "Tiny" Lee died March 15, 2009. She was born June 30, 1935 in Tulsa, OK to Henry and Mary Lee. She was a secretary at San Joaquin Delta College for 28 years. She earned an associate's degree from San Joaquin Delta College, and and attended MTI Business College. She was a charter member of Progressive Baptist Church, and enjoyed reading. She is survived by a son, Edward Gray of Stocktdon; three daughters, Sharon (Robert) Lee of East Palo Alto, and Sandra Rivers and Linda Taylor of Oklahoma City, OK; a sister, Joyce Farley (Jerry); a brother, Larry Lee (Farine); a sister-in-law, Bernia Lee; 7 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; her nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her parents; and a brother, Luther Lee. Services were held at Progressive Community Church. Interment was at Stockton Rural Cemetery by Thompson Memorial Chapel.

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LENHART, John
TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA: John "Nook" Lenhart, 72, died June 9, 1984 at the Little Company of Mary Hospital in Torrance. He was born January 6, 1912 in New Castle, PA. He had worked at North American Aircraft and the Los Angeles International Airport, as well as at Truscon Steel and Raymond Concrete in Ohio. Survivors include two sons, Gregory and John R.; and 7 grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, Vera Rupeka Lenhart; and a sister, Mrs. Francis Davis. Services were held at Halverson-Stone-Meyers Funeral Home.

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LENT, Rowena
COBB, CALIFORNIA: Rowena Lent, 25, died January 7, 1944 at a San Francisco hospital. She was a graduate of the University of California, and had lived in Lake County for 3 years. She was a member of Northbrae Community Church. She was a native of Berkeley, CA. Services were held at the Little Chapel of the Flowers.

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LESLIE, Rose
CYPRESS, CALIFORNIA: Rose Annette Questad Leslie, 104, died July 20, 1990. She was born March 25, 1886. She attended Morningside College and Augustana College, and was a teacher. She is survived by a daughter, Eldrie Larsen; two sons, Kenneth and Warren; a brother, Ernest Questad; 9 grandchildren; and her great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Leslie. Interment was at Forest Lawn Cypress Memorial Cemetery.

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LeTELLIER, Amel
YUBA CITY, CALIFORNIA: Amel Loren LeTellier, 82, died December 6, 1999 at Fremont Medical Center in Yuba City. He was born in Arkansas on May 30, 1917. He was a retired maintenance mechanic for Briggs Lemon Association, and was a U.S. Coast Guard veteran of World War II. He was a member of Laurel Lodge #13 F&AM of Roseburg, OR, the Roseburg Moose Lodge, and the American Legion. He had lived for 27 years in Santa Paula, CA. Survivors include his wife, AnnaMarie LeTellier; a son, Leonard LeTellier of Yuba City; two daughters, JoAnn Self of Three Rivers, and Janise O'Patchen of Yuba City; 4 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. Interment was at Conejo Mountain Memorial Park in Camarillo with arrangements by Ullrey Memorial Chapel.

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LETOHA, William
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA: William Arthur Letoha, 59, died May 12, 1980 in a fire at the San Diego Hotel. He was born April 1, 1921 in Campbell, OH to Anthony and Marcella Csintalan. He had worked for the Salvation Army in Santa Ana. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a Mason. Survivors include a daughter, Marsha; three sisters, Irene Kondzielski of Cambridge Springs, PA, and Mary Daub and Betty Kaminsky, both of Erie, PA; and two brothers, Joseph and Stephen, both of Youngstown, OH. Arrangements were handed by Fox Funeral Home.

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LIDGETT, Walter
FRESNO, CALIFORNIA: Walter Lidgett, 59, died August 7, 1986 at a Fresno hospital. He was a conductor for the Santa Fe Railroad and a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He formerly lived in Missouri, and relocated to Fresno in 1947. He was a Baptist and a Mason. Survivors include his wife, Margie Lidgett; a daughter, Linda Williams of Eugene, OR; his mother, Glenora Lidgett of Omaha, NE; a sister, Mabel Roberts of St. Joseph, MO; and 2 grandchildren. Arrangements were handled by Lyle Funeral Home.

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LILLIE, Lillie Bell
LA PUENTE, CALIFORNIA: Lillie Bell Lillie, 4, died October 31, 1956. She was born July 2, 1952 to Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Lillie. Survivors include her parents; two brothers, Marvin Miller and Leslie Miller, Jr.; and three sisters, Mary Ruth Miller, Caroline D. Miller, and Annie May Miller. Interment was in the Devotion section of Forest Lawn Memorial Park Hollywood Hills with arrangements by Baldwin Park Funeral Home.

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LINDELEAF, Frances
GILROY, CALIFORNIA: Frances Lindeleaf, 89, died March 9, 2010. She was born June 27, 1920. She and her late husband operated a prune orchard for over 30 years. She was a 70-year member of Unity Rebekah Lodge, where she formerly served as both Noble Grand and District Deputy President, and was a 67-year member of the Gilroy Grange. Survivors include a son, Warren Lindeleaf and partner Ed Hall of Sacramento; a niece; and four nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Ray. Burial was at Gavilan Hills Memorial Park under the direction of Habing Family Funeral Home.

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LINEN, Margaret
BURBANK, CALIFORNIA: Margaret I Linen, 92, died February 16, 1997 in Glendale, CA. She born in 1904 in Brooklyn, NY. She was a school secretary. She was a former resident of Clearwater, FL, where she was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church. She is survived by a nephew, John Patten of Los Angeles; her great-nieces and great-nephews; and a great-great-niece. Arrangements were handled by Eckerman-Heisman Funeral Service. Note: She has a memorial at St. John's Episcopal Memorial Garden in Clearwater, FL.

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LIPAY, John
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA: John Lipay, 53, died December 5, 1975 in San Francisco. He was born April 27, 1922 to John and Mary Kincoskie Lipay. He was a World War II veteran, and was of the Catholic faith. He had lived in San Francisco for 18 years, and was a former Pennsylvania resident. Survivors include his mother, of Washington, PA; and two sisters, Ann Nyczaj and Mary (Frank) Potisek.

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LITTLE, Eva
RIVERBANK, CALIFORNIA: Eva Rose Little, 15, died May 11, 1945. She was born November 19, 1929. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hubert W. Little; the sister of Alice Jean Little; and the niece of Dr. J.C. Campbell, Dr. J.A. Campbell, Fred Little, Eva Tilbury, Dr. F.E. Campbell, Glen Campbell, and Donald M. Campbell. Services were held at the Shannon Chapel. Interment was at the Masonic Cemetery (Acacia Memorial Park).

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LOMBARDI, Jennie
HOLLISTER, CALIFORNIA: Jennie Lombardi, 87, died January 8, 2001. She was born November 14, 1913 in Chicago, IL. She had been a Hollister resident for eleven years. Survivors include a son, Anthony Lombardi of Hollister; a brother, Sal Termini of Berwyn; 4 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Anthony Lombardi. Services were held at San Carlos Cathedral. Interment was at San Carlos Cemetery with arrangements by Mission Mortuary.

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LONEY, Leslie
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA: Leslie Loney, 86, died June 19, 2010 at his home. He was born August 20, 1923. He was a native of San Francisco, and was raised in El Salvador. He returned to the U.S. and served in World War II and the Korean War. He worked at the Alameda Naval Air Station. Survivors include a son, Robert; a daughter-in-law, Silvia; a sister, Helen Castillo; and 3 granddaughters. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dolores Del Arroz Loney; and a brother, Robert W. Loney. Arrangements were handled by Clarence N. Cooper Mortuary.

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LOVATO, Feliz
MERCED, CALIFORNIA: Feliz Lovato, 87, died February 20, 2011 at Mercy Medical Center in Merced. She was born May 7, 1923 in Albuquerque, NM. Survivors include two daughters, Mary Flores of Merced, and Sylvia Lovato of Clovis, CA; four sons, Ruben Lovato, Sr. of Petaluma, and David Lovato, Jr., Alex Lovato, and Richard Lovato, Sr., all of Merced; 18 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and a great-great granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her husband, David Lovato, Sr.; six sons, Albert Lovato, Raymond Lovato, Frank Lovato, Samuel Lovato, Francisco Lovato, and Robert Lovato; 13 siblings; and two grandsons, Richard Lovato, Jr., and Ruben Lovato, Jr. Burial was at Evergreen Memorial Park with arrangements by Stratford Evans Merced Funeral Home.

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LOVE, Elsie
WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA: Elsie M. Love, 98, died March 6, 1993 in Watsonville. She was born November 22, 1894 in Canada to Henry Whitcher and Ellen Frampton. After coming to the U.S., she was a longtime resident of Lawrence, KS prior to moving to California. She was a member of the United Presbyterian Church and the Farm Bureau, and was a Red Cross volunteer. Survivors include two sons, Dell Love of San Diego and Walter Love of Watsonville; 6 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, H.W. Love. Arrangements were handled by the Neptune Society.

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LOWENTHAL, Kate
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA: Kate Posner Lowenthal, 80, died January 23, 1980 at Mercy Hospital in San Diego. She was born January 1, 1900 in New York, NY to Louis and Eva Posner. Survivors include her husband, Arthur Lowenthal; two sons, including Irving Lowenthal; 3 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. Services were held in San Diego.

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LUBA, Irene
ORLAND, CALIFORNIA: Irene Lois Luba, 83, died December 4, 2005. She was born November 24, 1922 to Albert and Yvonne Richards. She was a retired beautician, and had her own shop, Irene's Kut-N-Kurl. She and her husband also ran the Palms Hotel and the Royal Hotel. She was a member of the Business Women's Association and the St. Dominic Altar Society. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Edward Luba; a daughter and son-in-law, Clarice and Bill Simons of Orland; two sisters, Clare and Rosemary; 3 grandchildren; and her great-grandchildren. Services were held at St. Dominic's Catholic Church. Interment was at the Catholic Cemetery by F.D. Sweet and Son Mortuary.

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LUSTER, James D.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: James Daniel "Dominoe" Luster, 63, died December 8, 2004. He was a former resident of North Little Rock, Arkansas. He is survived by a brother, Luther D. Luster of Pasadena; a sister, Jo Ann Harris of North Little Rock, AR; a niece; and his nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Ella Mae Luster. Interment was at Rest In Peace Memorial Gardens in Arkansas under the direction of Ruffin and Jarret Funeral Home of Little Rock, AR.

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LUTHER, Margaret
SAN RAFAEL, CALIFORNIA: Margaret Luther, 85, died April 14, 1990 at Hillside Manor Convalescent Hospital in San Rafael. She was born in Batavia, NY. She was a former longtime resident of Toledo, OH and retired from Doehler Jarvis with 22 years of service. She was an Episcopalian. Survivors include a daughter, Marcia Kinney; a sister, Ruth Roberts; 3 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Joseph Ditzel. Interment was at Grand View Cemetery in Batvia, NY by H.E. Turner Funeral Home.

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LYNN, Curtis
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA: Curtis W. Lynn died April 25, 1958. He was born May 8, 1893. He was a World War I veteran of the U.S. Army, and enlisted in Alton, IL. He served with the Ordinance Corps at the Aberdeen Proving Ground. Interment was at the Golden Gate National Cemetery with arrangements by Halsted Mortuary.

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