Saturday, 23 November 2024

Obits


Irene Gonzales. Courtesy photo.

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Irene Gonzales was born Feb. 19, 1925, in Lafayette, Colorado.

She was daughter to Patricio and Eugenia Herrera; sister to Eva, Isabel and Della; wife to Thomas Gonzales and mother to James, Thomas, Kenneth and David; grandmother to eight grandchildren; and great-grandmother to nine great-grandchildren.

Irene moved from Daly City, California, with her husband to Lake County in 1974. She worked at Sprouse-Reitz, was an active member at St. Mary Immaculate Church and volunteered at the Lakeport Senior Center.

She lived a peaceful and happy life out on her property in Scotts Valley, which is where she entered into eternal rest on June 21, 2020.

Irene is survived by her son, Kenneth; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com .

Jacquelyn Barnette. Courtesy photo.

Jacquelyn C. 'Jackie' Barnette
July 13, 1937 - June 15, 2020

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Jackie passed away peacefully after several years of poor health.

She is survived by her husband, John; sister, Karen Furlong; daughters, Debra Talton and Wendy Brown; and stepson, John Barnette Jr. She has eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her son, Scott Ramsey; and stepchildren, Laura Barnette and Christopher Barnette.

Jackie lived in Nice, California, for 44 years. She worked at a variety of jobs and was active in many local organizations, but she preferred to spend her time at family gatherings, camping, boating and traveling, or working on her many craft projects.

Her extended family and her dogs were her most important treasures.

Our family would like to thank the incredible staff members of Lakeport Post Acute and Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary for their wonderful care during this difficult time.

The family requests donations be made to Hospice Services of Lake County, 1862 Parallel Drive, Lakeport, CA 95453.

Services will be held at a later date to be announced.

Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com .

Diane Caravario. Courtesy photo.

LAKEPORT, Calif. – Born on April 2, 1950, in San Francisco, Diane passed peacefully in Lakeport on June 7, 2020, after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer.

She was a 1968 graduate of Balboa High School in San Francisco.

Diane is predeceased by her loving parents, John and Ann Ratti, and her sister, Geraldine “Tant” Tylenda.

Our beloved Diane is survived by her husband, Larry; son, David (Becky); daughter, Joell (Brian); granddaughter, Kaelyn; BFF of 48 years, Johanne Hannes and her children, Andrea and Paul; and friends, Gina and Scott Griffin and their daughter, Ariana, Zoe Tummillo, Jan Harrigan, Angela (Dennis) Ostini, Linda (Gordon) Haggitt, Kate Gonsalves, Virginia Diploudis, Tony Ramos, Toni Villanueva and Ryan Kimble.

Private service held.

Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com .

Grant Murray Jr. Courtesy photo.

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Grant Carr Murray Jr. passed away on June 17, 2020, in Upper Lake, California.

Grant moved to the Mendocino County area from Southern California in 1987. He was a member of the Teamster Union for 29 years. He worked at Parnum Paving for approximately 10 years and then retired to Upper Lake.

Grant is survived by his sons, Michael Murray from Idaho, Richard (Skip) Murray and wife, Michele from Ukiah; daughters, Pam Murray-Joslin and husband, Frank from Idaho, Susan Malinski and husband, Tom from Colorado; grandchildren, Kevin, Jason, Lila Rose, Annika, Kadilyn, Richard, Andrea, Jennifer, Vincent, Tonya, Sara, Misty and Shane; and numerous great-grandchildren.

Grant is predeceased by his parents, Grant and Lucia Murray; and sons, Ronnie Murray, Bobby Murray and William Murray.

Graveside services will be held at the Russian River Cemetery in Ukiah on July 2 at 9 a.m.

Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com .

James Coppa with his grandchildren. Courtesy photo.

James Coppa
1950-2020

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – James was loving father, papa, son, brother, uncle and friend.

He passed away peacefully on June 8, 2020.

He leaves behind his five children, Jennifer, Cora, James, Andrea and Laura; as well as his eight grandchildren, Kira, Maycie Rae, Mason, Morgan, Payton, Audrey, Joel and Baby James.

He was a God-fearing man who will be greatly missed by many.

Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com .

At right, James Coppa. Courtesy photo.

Cree-Anne Blohm. Courtesy photo.


Cree-Anne Alicia Blohm
April 7, 1992 - May 29, 2020

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Cree-Anne was the loving daughter of Henry and Joyce Blohm; stepdaughter to Pam Blohm; sister to Angela Blohm; and aunt to Samuel and Credence Rosales, all of Middletown, California; stepsister to Amber Walker of Ukiah, California; and niece to Georgette Rand.

Cree-Anne left us all too soon. She will be remembered for her beautiful singing voice, her infectious giggle and wondrous smile.

Donations in her memory can be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Association.

We should all come to appreciate our loved ones, as none of us ever know when they may leave us.

Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com .

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