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Wendi Johnson. Courtesy photo.


LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – It is with great sadness that the family of Wendi Johnson announces her passing after a long fight with cancer on Saturday, June 1, 2019, at the age of 52 years.

She was born Sept. 3, 1966, in Santa Clara, to Robert and Kathleen Fulwider. She was a 1984 graduate of Santa Clara high school and moved to Lake County in 1986.

Wendi truly lived life to the fullest through simple pleasures: chatting with friends and family, baking and spending time with her grandchildren. Some of her favorite times out and about were to watch her grandchildren in sports and her trips to Reno with her husband.

Wendi will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 31 years, Jay Johnson; and her children, Ricky (Katie), Brittney (Joe), Ashley (Matt) and Jacob. Wendi will also be fondly remembered by her four grandchildren, Dakotah, Brealynn, Hali and Colten.

A celebration of life in memory of Wendi will be held on Saturday, June 22, at 2 p.m. at Mt. Konocti Winery, 2550 Big Valley Road, Lakeport.

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

LAKEPORT, Calif. – A memorial celebration in honor of Leszek Forczek will take place on Wednesday, July 3.

The service will begin at 1 p.m. at Lakeport Community Church, 3500 Park Way (Hill Road and Park Street exit off of Highway 29).

All are welcome.

There will be an exhibition of his "Illuminism" paintings and other memories in the Fellowship Hall.

Meet both old and new friends (from near and far) while enjoying fine food and listening to good music.

Kindly R.S.V.P. (so we can plan the refreshments) to Casse Waldman Forczek at 707-349-4042 (call or text) or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

The family is holding a fundraiser to support his memorial costs, which can be found here.
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Michael Hart. Courtesy photo.

LUCERNE, Calif. – Our big brother Michael George Hart passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 in Lucerne at the age of 73.

Michael will be lovingly remembered by his brothers Stephen (Barbara) and Daniel (Luana). He will also be fondly remembered by his six nieces and nephews, Alicia (Niloy) Chatterjee, Nathan (Nichole) Hart, Emily (Chris) Hornsby, David Hart, Damon Hart, Shane (Kathryn) Ross and all of their children, Preston, Kaylee, Gabrielle, Julia, Andrew, Clayton, Justice, Hallie and Kaia.

Michael was born April 2, 1946, in California to Dr. Winfield and Dorothy Hart. He lived most of his life in Sacramento where he attended Sacramento High School and then Sacramento City College.

He was always very athletic throughout his life, participating in many sports and activities like football, baseball, boxing, golf, swimming, whitewater rafting, snow skiing, and his passion for bike riding.

Michael had a great love of the outdoors and while in high school he earned the rank of an Eagle Scout. That passion of helping others and being in the outdoors transferred over to his many diverse occupations.

He worked as a fireman for the Arden Fire Department, he was a whitewater rafting guide on the American River, he was a member of the Squaw Valley Ski Patrol, a prospector, a taxi cab driver and dispatcher, and a bartender.

Michael's last 15 years of his life were spent in Lucerne. He loved the Clear Lake area, the people, and especially his family of friends at the Boathouse.

Throughout Michael's life his greatest love was his dogs. Michael was a devoted animal lover and could never pass up an animal in need.

Michael's celebration of life service will be private. Those who so desire may make memorial donations in memory of Michael to the SPCA of Lake County, 8025 Highway 29, Kelseyville, CA 95451 or any SPCA of your choice.

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

LAKEPORT, Calif. – Virginia E. Johnson was born March 8, 1943, to William and Isabelle Ehrenpfort in San Francisco.

She grew up in the same house until she met and married her handsome sailor, Barry W. Johnson, from Oklahoma in 1961.

She passed on May 28, 2019, surrounded by her loved ones.

She had a career that she really enjoyed as a school bus driver in the Bay Area. Virginia and Barry retired in Lakeport in the early 1990s.

Virginia was preceded in death by her mother, Isabelle; and father, William.

She is survived by her husband, Barry; brother, Stanley; two children, Denise and David (Carrie) Johnson; six grandchildren, Jessica (Brandon) Leathers, David, Patrick, Jesse, Serena and Bella Johnson; and two great-grandchildren, Clarity and James Leathers.

Virginia enjoyed traveling, cruises and RVing with the Rambling Elks RVers. She enjoyed cooking and spending time and caring for her family. She loved the many pets she had throughout her life.

She was a beautiful and loving soul that was taken way too soon and will be greatly missed forever.

We will celebrate her life at the Elks Lodge in Lakeport on Sunday, June 23, at 2 p.m.

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

Benito Martinez Villalobos
July 11, 1938 to June 4, 2019

KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – Benito was born in La Estancia Zacatecas, Mexico, on July 11, 1938, to Refugio and Victoria, the third of four children. He grew up in Zacatecas and moved to the U.S when he was 19.

Benito passed on Tuesday, June 4, 2019. He was a loving husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather and great-grandfather. He passed away peacefully in the presence of his family at his home in Kelseyville.

Benito married Nicolasa in 1960. They moved to California in 1974 where Benito was a farm labor worker in the vineyards. He was loved by many and was a well-respected man throughout the community.

Benito and Nicolasa had eight children before moving their family to Kelseyville in 1977. They had another child in 1979, for a total of nine. They were immediately embraced by a group of amazing Kelseyville locals. The friendships that started then endured through all the years of his life. Benito helped the community at Saint Peter's and St Mary’s churches for years.

Benito was recognized as the Campesino Worker of the year on Nov. 2, 2008. The award was given to Benito at Luther Burbank Center for the Arts because of his hard work. He loved and enjoyed being a farm labor worker retiring in 2009 after 55 years.

Benito leaves behind his beloved wife, Nicolasa; son, Jesús, with grandchildren, Erik, Adan and Steven; daughter, Celia, with grandchildren, Maria, Jose, Hipolito Jr., Victor and Alma; daughter, Rosa, with grandchildren, Rosalia, Sallie and Salvador III; son, Roberto, with grandchildren, Brittany, Monica, Christian and Annabeth; son, Luis, with grandchildren, Sebastian, Adrian and Kasandra; daughter, Cecelia, with grandson, Samuel Jr.; son, Mario, with grandchildren, Preston and Zachary; daughter, Marta, with grandchildren, Jessica and Israel Jr.; son, Ricardo, with granddaughter, Autumn; and 16 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held at Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary on Monday, June 10, from 4 to 7 p.m. with Rosary to follow at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Mary Immaculate Catholic Church on Tuesday, June 11, at 11 a.m. followed by his holy eternal rest at Kelseyville Cemetery.

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


LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Lake County native and longtime Lakeport resident Marilyn Belle Davidson Wallace passed away peacefully Sunday, June 2. She was 84.

Born June 10, 1934 in Ukiah – Lakeport had no hospital at the time – Marilyn grew up in the orchards of Big Valley outside of Lakeport, Calif.

Her parents, Clarence and Rachel, grew pears, prunes, walnuts and a big garden on Argonaut Road, where she and her husband, Richard Brindley Wallace, later resettled and built their home in 1965.

Marilyn’s grandparents moved into the county in a horse-drawn wagon over the old Hopland toll road, and her grandmother, Belle Davidson, established the Lake County Museum with local Native American artifacts.

Reminiscing about an idyllic country childhood, Marilyn recalled learning to drive “a Ford Model A stick shift bumping through my dad’s pear orchard.” She would later boast that in all her life’s travels she never received a traffic citation.

Marilyn began working in the pear sheds at age 15, hand-packing pears into wooden boxes and eventually working her way up to weigh master.

After her graduation from Clear Lake Union High School in 1952, Marilyn married Victor Thomas, who was in the Navy, which required the couple to make several moves as they raised two children, Marc and Robbin.

The couple divorced in 1958, as Marilyn took on the difficult tasks of raising two young children while working as a bookkeeper at a number of area businesses, including Charles Krug Winery in St. Helena, the El Rancho Resort and James Hurley & Associates, both in Santa Rosa.

Marilyn credits her daughter, Robbin, with introducing her to her second husband, Richard, a Santa Rosa neighbor at the time who was busy raising three kids of his own, Ric, Mike and Ron. The newly blended bunch added yet another member with the birth of Susan in 1964.

Marilyn recalled her days as a mother of six as a whirl of activity, including Boy Scouts, school sports, Little League, Rainbow Girls, and 4-H. “A really great gang, but so busy and they were all mine!” she said.

In her so-called retirement, Marilyn was an active member of the Grace Church in Kelseyville, Order of the Eastern Star and a Hospice volunteer, as well as participating in her Bible study group, Konocti Quilters, Ladies of the Lake and other quilting groups between Lakeport and Ukiah.

In addition to working in her sewing room, Marilyn enjoyed “taking care of my yard full of birds, going to southern gospel concerts, cruising to Alaska and spending time with wonderful friends and family.”

She added, “The kids are all grown up and I’m so proud of each one.”

Marilyn was preceded in death by her husband Richard in 1990, her brother Francis McNaughton Davidson in 1998 and her granddaughter Brooke in 2004.

She is survived by brother, Clarence Orden Davidson of Lakeport; children, Susan Conlon of Santa Rosa, Robbin Edick of Warnerville, NY, Marc Thomas of Lakeport, Ron Wallace of Sebastopol, Mike Wallace of Brasstown, SC, and Ric Wallace of Carson City, NV; grandchildren Riley, Sean, Ben, Carley, Brian, Marisa, Sam, Andrew, Sarah and Nathan; and nine great-grandchildren.

A memorial service is scheduled for Wednesday, June 12, 11 a.m., at Grace Church in Kelseyville.

Please wear blue on Wednesday as that was her favorite color.

Donations may be made in Marilyn’s memory to Hospice Services of Lake County or a church of your choice.

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