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Carol Abercrombie. Courtesy photo.

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Carol Abercrombie passed away peacefully on the evening of Dec. 5, 2019, at the age of 93.

She was born on Aug. 11, 1926, in Kelseyville, California, to Seth and Ruth Waite.

On March 17, 1946, she married Lee Abercrombie of Lakeport, California.

They made their home in Lake County, where Betty and John were born. In 1951, Lee went to work at Masonite so they moved to Ukiah, where Dean was born.

In early 1952 they purchased a house on Oak Knoll Road which she still owns today. Lee passed away in 2006, and in 2013 Carol moved to Mountain View Assisted Living.

Carol was predeceased by her parents, Ruth and Seth; sister, Wilda Delaney; and brother, John Waite.

She is survived by daughter, Betty Cleveland of Washington state; and sons, John (MaryAnne) of Manteca and Dean of Fairfield. Also surviving are grandchildren, Chad and Dana Cleveland, Ben and Mike Abercrombie; granddaughters, Shannon Abercrombie and Kelly Roseberry; nine great-grandchildren; her sister, Jo Ann (Doyle) Brixie; and eight nieces and nephews.

Graveside funeral service will be held at Kelseyville Cemetery on Thursday, Dec. 12, at 11 a.m.

The family would like to thank Mountain View Assisted Living for the excellent care they gave Mom for the past six years.

Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.
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Larry Wayne Smith
Oct. 27, 1949 - Nov. 28, 2019

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – On Nov. 28, 2019, our beloved Larry Wayne Smith entered into Peace.

He was born to Bill and Geraldine Smith in Bakersfield, California.

He was raised in Ukiah, California.

He served in the Air Force and fought for our country in the Vietnam War.

He loved to dance, fish and watch westerns.

He is predeceased by his loving wife, Joy Smith, and later, his partner in life, Betty O'Quinn.

He is survived by his son, Clayton Smith; grandsons, Ethan and Nathan; granddaughters, Lexxus and Sky; two great-granddaughters; his siblings, Jerry, Gail, Sharon and Karen; many nieces and nephews; even a great-great!

Larry's No. 1 rule was to "Be Good!" He will be sorely missed by all those that knew him. Larry was a great father, man, uncle and friend.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, at Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary.

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

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John W. Johnson. Courtesy photo.

This is an extended version of an obituary previously posted about John W. Johnson.

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – John W. Johnson was born March 23, 1939, on the Hoopa reservation, near Table Bluff, California.

John’s father, Ralph, passed away the same year of his birth. His mother, Ruby, was his first example of kindness, generosity, warmth and compassion for all living things.

He grew up in a large loving family with his sister, Beverly, and his older brothers: Roland, Walter and Robert. Ruby married Axel Stout and they were blessed with his three younger brothers: Oscar, Sid and Jack.

Hunting, fishing, carving and drawing were activities John enjoyed throughout his youth. He and his friends often came home with salmon, venison, and duck. They were assisted by his favorite cocker spaniel, Dooney, who proved to be a great retriever.

John grew up learning about the importance of education from his mother and sister, who tutored him through his youth.

After graduating from Fortuna High School, he enlisted in the US Army. He served much of his tenure in Germany, in the Machine Records Unit. Upon receiving an honorable discharge, John continued his education. He graduated from Humboldt State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in business administration.

A proud member of the Wiyot Tribe, his mission in life was to promote health, education, unity and wellness among tribal and non-tribal people.

John was committed to bringing prosperity to tribal people in his work throughout California. He achieved this by fighting for recognition for those tribes that had lost their status. He wrote grants and ran programs for health and education. He never missed an opportunity to bring tribal leaders and members of the whole community together to work toward a common goal.

John had a vision that tribal and non-tribal people will prosper together and that the diversity seen around the table will make us stronger in our leadership and more compassionate in the process.

John joins his parents and each of his siblings in the Spirit World. He is deeply missed by his loving wife Amanda, and his son, Kevin, who made him proud to be his Dad.

His love for his tribe and his family was strong, and he spoke fondly of them. John’s family includes his nephews, Albert Jr. and Jerry; great-nieces, Anita and Gail; goddaughter, Lena; numerous cousins; and far too many loved ones to list, including Lynette, Renee, Sonia and Turtle.

Many of his friendships lasted a lifetime. Longtime friends include Deni Leonard, Lilian Hoikka, Dale Risling, Thomas Leon Brown and Les Miller.

John's recent work includes the Native American Community Education Center, the Circle of Native Minds wellness center and the Historic Courthouse Museum in Lakeport, California. His co-workers were close friends. They shared his passion for their work and his enthusiasm for helping others achieve their goals. He will be greatly missed by all of us.

A memorial service will be held at Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary on Nov. 30, at 11 a.m. Also, a celebration of John's life will take place at a later date near Table Bluff.

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Larry Durnil. Courtesy photo.

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Our family regrets to inform you of the passing of Larry Durnil on Dec. 3, 2019, following a two-year battle with cancer.

Larry was born in Santa Ana, California, on Dec. 18, 1946. He was raised in Southern California where he enjoyed hot rodding as a teenager and was a member of the hot rod club called the Hunters.

As a young man Larry served in the United States Army with the 1st Cavalry Division. He was a highly decorated veteran of the Vietnam War and proud of his service.

Larry worked as a lumber mill manager for most of his career. Over his career Larry ran several lumber mills throughout California and even one in Ensenada, Mexico. He retired as the plant manager of True Guard in Ukiah.

Larry resided in Lakeport, California, where he was active in the community. Still a hot rodder, he was a member and president of the local club Corvettes of Lake County. He enjoyed watching and playing sports including football, ocean fishing and golf. Larry was happiest when he was spending time with his family and friends or racing his Corvette.

Larry is survived by his wife, Susan; daughter, Holly Masterson; son, Randy Durnil; daughter-in-law, Carol Sullivan; and grandsons, RJ Honer, Thomas Durnil, Bruce Masterson and William Durnil. We thank everyone in the community for their thoughts and prayers.

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

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Stephen Bruce Huff
Jan. 2, 1947 – Dec. 2, 2019

LUCERNE, Calif. – Stephen Bruce Huff of Lucerne passed over on Dec. 2, 2019.

He was loved by many, especially his wife, Deborah.

He will be missed.

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

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – John Lozano Sr. entered into eternal rest early on the morning of Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, at Sutter Lakeside Hospital, due to medical complications at the age of 79.

John was born and raised in Berkeley, California, on Feb 17, 1940. He was the second oldest of his siblings, four sisters and one brother.

He graduated from Berkeley High, and after graduation he signed up to join the U.S Air Force, becoming a newspaper editor.

After the service he moved to Oakland, California, where he put himself through school to learn a trade, later becoming a sheet metal worker. He joined a local union that kept him employed all over various cities, while being married and raising a family.

In 1993 he retired and relocated to his wife's hometown here in Lake County, California, on Robinson Rancheria. This is when he discovered how convenient casino gaming and bingo was at his fingertips. He became a regular bingo player for many years.

John Lozano Sr. Courtesy photo.

When John wasn't playing bingo, he enjoyed making model airplanes, reading books, doing newspaper crossword puzzles and his all-time favorite, watching TV. He liked all kinds of war movies, The History Channel, anything on the news, The View, and every Sunday evening 60 Minutes.

John leaves behind six of his eight children; Gloria, Darrell, James (Jr), Earlene Drapeau, John Lozano Jr. and Peggy Lozano-Lowblad; five siblings, Mary, David (Barbara), Anita, Gloria and Cathy; many nieces and nephews; and grandkids and great-grandkids.

He is predeceased by his wife, Gertrude Boggs-Lozano; father, Juan; mother, Madeline; son, Marvin; and daughter, Carmella.

Visitation will be at John's home, 1015 Manzanita Circle on Robinson Rancheria starting Sunday afternoon. All are welcome to pay their last respects.

Graveside funeral service will be held at Hartley Cemetery on Tuesday, Dec. 3, at noon.

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

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