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Denise Ann Quitiquit
Sept. 9, 1950 – May 28, 2018

Denise was born in Stockton, Calif. She is preceded in death by parents, Claro and Marie Boggs Quitiquit; brothers, Adrian Conrad and Lawrence Monroe Thompson; and sisters, Luwana Fay Quitiquit and Patricia Ann Thompson.

She is survived by her only child, daughter Meyokeeskow Marrufo; son-in-law, Randy Marrufo; grandsons, Adrian and Cedric Marrufo; brothers, Marion Sr., Steven, Godfrey, Michael and Robert Quitiquit; sisters, Cheryl Calif, Wanda Quitiquit, Lalaine Buoncristiani and Irenia Quitiquit; and generations of nieces and nephews.

She grew up on Union Island in the San Joaquin Delta and labored in the agricultural fields with her parents and siblings. She attended David Bixler School and graduated from Tracy Joint Union High School, she then attended Delta College after graduation.

Denise received a BA degree from University of California, Berkeley, and a master’s from Humboldt State University. She worked at the American Indian Contemporary Arts Gallery and the Foundation for Deep Ecology. She served as an education director for Sacramento Indian Education Center, Robinson Rancheria and at Hopland Rancheria. She believed in the importance of educating our people and knowing your Indian history and culture.

As an activist, along with her late sister Luwana, she was among the first group that occupied Alcatraz Island in 1969. In 1996, she joined the “Longest Walk-Free Leonard Peltier” and walked from California to Washington, DC. During that time on her travels to New York, she was invited to read the poetry of Jack Kerouac at an annual festival.

She had many interests and reading was one of her favorite things to do. Denise loved her family and her culture. She worked with her daughter on regalia making for dancers. She showed her love through beading, weaving, sewing, gardening, picking fruit and home canning to the delight of her family and friends.

We will miss her sense of humor, her intelligence, and her way of putting others first.

Her family is respecting her wishes for private services.

Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.
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MaryAnn Mendez
Oct. 15, 1950 - May 30, 2018

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – MaryAnn is survived by her children, Peter, Veronica, Monica, Louie, Jessi, Jorge and Florence; siblings, Robert Fred Jr. and George Fred Sr.; and numerous grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Traditional Native American visitation will be held at George Fred Sr.’s home, 2955 Redfeather Lane, Lakeport starting on Friday, June 1, at 11 a.m.

Graveside funeral service will be held at St. Mary’s Cemetery on Monday, June 4, at 11 a.m.

Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.
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Arthur A. Burry
March 28, 1924 – Jan. 29, 2018

Art Burry passed away in Granbury, Texas, on Jan. 29, 2018.

He moved from Lucerne, Calif., to Granbury to be near his daughter in 2002.

Art was born in Rockyford, Colorado, and grew up in Des Moines, Iowa.

He enlisted in the Army Air Corp (predecessor to the Air Force) during World War II.

During a flight over the Pacific he had to ditch his plane due to mechanical problems. He spent six days on a raft and rode out a typhoon. He was rescued by the USS Trutta submarine.

Arthur A. Burry. Courtesy photo.


Upon being discharged from the service he married the love of his life, Betty, and moved to the Los Angeles area.

Growing tired of big city life he moved his family to Lucerne in 1958. There he and Betty raised their three children; Diane, Chris and Susan.

They owned and operated the Arrow trailer park for about 12 years and then owned and ran the Lucerne market.

He also worked for the county of Lake as an appraiser and spent time on the Board of Supervisors. He spent more than 20 years as a volunteer on the Lucerne Fire Department.

Art is survived by his son, Chris (Betty); daughter, Susan (Wayne); and son-in-law, Steve Clover. He was preceded in death by his wife Betty and his daughter Diane Clover. He had six grandchildren and five great grandchildren which he adored.

A celebration of life will be held at the Northshore Event Center, 2817 E. Highway 20, Nice, Calif., on June 16 from noon to 3 p.m.

All are welcome to come and share stories and memories of a great man.

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LAKEPORT, Calif. – Betty Gay Janowicz, 83, of Lakeport passed away peacefully, surrounded by her children on May 15, 2018.

Betty was born Feb. 2, 1935, in Merced, Calif., to George and Adeline Montgomery. The eldest of three children, Betty is survived by her sister, Darlene Brien and is preceded in death by her brother, George Montgomery Jr.

Betty is also preceded in death by her husband of 27 years, Edward Janowicz.

After many years in Napa, they moved to Middletown and started raising raspberries at the Rocking J Ranch, later retiring and moving to Lakeport.

Betty enjoyed cooking and baking, which she made into a 25-year career. Even after she retired, she still loved to cook, bake and collect recipes and cookbooks. She also loved gardening, painting, coloring and reading. She was active in the Red Hat Society and TOPS, and spent several years as a Hospice volunteer.

She is survived by her children; Jennifer (Craig) Fletcher, Chris (Stephanie) Lilly, John Lilly and Dolly (Brian) Escobar; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Memorial Mass will be held at St. Mary Immaculate Catholic Church in Lakeport, on Wednesday, June 20, at 11 a.m. A celebration of her life will follow at her home.

Donations in her memory may be given to Hospice Services of Lake County, 1862 Parallel Drive, Lakeport 95453.
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LAKEPORT, Calif. – Irene M. Rozelski, 88, Beloved Mother, Grandmother and friend passed away on May 11, 2018.

A memorial service will be held at her home in Lakeport on July 28 at 1 p.m.

Care and arrangements entrusted to Jones Mortuary FD311, www.jonesmortuarylakeport.com or 707-263-5389.
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Raymond Cox
1938-2018

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Raymond Cox left our world on May 5, 2018. He was 79 years old.

Ray was a wonderful, hard working, loving and intelligent man.

He was raised in Stockton, Calif. After high school, Ray joined the Air Force. There he was part of a flight crew, working as a radar operator. He was stationed in many different areas of the United States.

In 1960 he worked in Manhattan Beach. Then it was onto several years in Las Vegas. In 1970 he attended Court Reporting School in San Francisco.

Ray and his son Chris moved to Lake County in 1972. He worked primarily with the firm later known as Adair, Potswald and Hennessey. At this time Chris was nearly 8, and Chris was enrolled at Lakeport Elementary School; he was in Joan Goodwin’s third grade class.

In 1980, Joan and Ray were married; Joan brought Sarah and Shelly to the marriage. While the kids were young, their lives were filled with friends (wonderful friends), dance recitals, theater plays and musicals, ball games (with many victories over Kelseyville), reading and traveling (primarily home exchanges).

Twenty years ago, they bought a run-down 1920s bungalow in Lakeport. Ray worked on it for two years before they moved in, making it a very special place. He continued this labor of love for many years to follow. It is geared toward grandchildren with a water tower hideout and a playhouse, a miniature replica of their bungalow.

In 2016, Ray wrote a letter to his beloved grandchildren; here are a few excerpts:

“I want you to know that I love each and every one of you. Every one of you is beautiful, bright and kind and funny and want to do the right thing. You’re a delight every time I see you. You’re lucky to have the parents you have loving you, giving you a rock solid foundation and showing you the way. I know beyond question you’re going to live full, happy and productive lives.”

“You will make mistakes. There may come a time when you catch a bad break and you find yourself in a situation you can’t do anything with. You can’t control what other people think and do. A friend may disappoint you. Bad things can happen. Things don’t always work out the way we would like. You should know that the bad/sad/hurting times will pass. Talk to your family, do what’s right and keep marching. As you get older you will become more confident in your choices and some of the self-doubt will go away.”

“You aren’t always right. What’s best for you may not work for other people. There is always another way to look at things. Be honest with yourself. Don’t let your friendships fade away. Your words matter. Do what you say you’re going to do. If you say you will call, make the call. It’s hard to feel good about yourself, if you don’t keep your word.”

He finished the letter with: ​“Here’s a quote I like from a Quaker missionary: ‘I shall pass this way but once. Any good that I can do or any kindness I can show to any human being: let me do it now. Let me not defer nor neglect it, for I shall not pass this way again.’”

Ray leaves behind his loved and loving family: Joan Cox, Chris (Liz) Cox, Sarah (Dell) Thompson, Shelly (Chad) Lyon; grandchildren, Isabella Ray Cox, Quincy Joan Suzanne Lyon, Grant King Raymond Lyon, Nora Dell Thompson and Sammia Lizet El Allie; siblings, sister Frances (Don) Penner; and brother, Jim (Amelia) Cox.

A memorial will be held on August 25, 2018. If you wish to attend please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for time and place.

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

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