Louis Warner Cardoza
Oct. 7, 1955-Feb. 9, 2015

KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – Lou Cardoza passed Feb. 9 at his home in Kelseyville.

He was a talented carpenter and loved to read.

In recent years he enjoyed working for the Kelseyville School District.

He will be remembered as caring, thoughtful and kind.

He is survived by his daughters, Courtney Cardoza and Lynn Sereni; granddaughter, Sienna Sereni; sister, Joan Linnell; brother, Jim (Nancy) Cardoza; as well as many nieces and nephews.

He was proceeded in death by his sister, Carolyn Cardoza.

Please join us as we celebrate his life at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, at Kelseyville High School Student Center. Luncheon to follow.

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – A celebration of life was held for Davy Bills Jr., 59, who passed on Jan. 29, 2015.
 
He was a father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, husband.

He was very proud of his fine sons, Brandon, Nicholas (USMC) and Christopher, and baby grandson, Josiah.

He loved golf and the Raiders.

He will be missed.

Cremation arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary-Chapel of the Lakes Crematory.

For further information call 707-263-0357 or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com .

James D. Cooper
Aug. 8, 1932 – Feb. 4, 2015

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA – James Cooper, a longtime Kelseyville resident, was born in Yakima, Wash., to Virgil D. and Ellen Mae Cooper. 

He joined the United States Marine Corps in 1949 and fought in the Korean War. 

After his discharge he worked in various agricultural jobs.

In 2004 Jim moved to Yountville Veterans Home, where he lived until his passing.

He is survived by his sister, Gayle Jackson.

Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary.

Marcellino Rivas Jr.
1937-2015

CHICO, Calif. – After a courageous fight for life, Marcellino Rivas Jr. (Marce) passed away Feb. 6, 2015, in Chico, Calif. with loved ones by his side. He was 77 years old.

Marce was born May 19, 1937, in Santa Clara, Calif., to parents Marcellino Rivas Sr. and Cecelia.

The son of a farmer, Marce grew up working the family farm in Sunnyvale where they raised livestock and grew fruits and vegetables.

Marce attended Santa Clara High School and went on to graduate class of 1958 from San Jose Junior College with a degree in drafting, but farming was in his blood.

He and bride Irene moved to Lake County where they started Rivas Orchards with his father, Marcellino Rivas Sr.

A prominent pear farmer in Scotts Valley for 30 years, he raised his sons to run the ranch by his side, just as his own father had done.

Friends and family who came to spend time on the ranch left knowing how to drive a tractor, run a forklift and of course, pick pears, and they would return year after year because of the friendships and family ties that were made there.

Marce loved to spend time camping, fishing and hunting. He was an avid bowler all of his life.

In 1995 Marce moved to Chico, Calif., where he lived his remaining years with his life partner, Louise Ritchie.

Influenced by Louise, her sons and their families, Marce acquired an interest in baseball and enjoyed spending time with them, going to spring training almost every year. He and Louise enjoyed traveling, raising their coy fish and spending time with many grandkids.

Marce is survived by his partner, Louise Ritchie; sons, Eric (Dawnette) Rivas and Marc (Gloria) Rivas; sister, Vivian (LeRoy) Gill; three grandsons, Marc Daniel Rivas, Connor Rivas and Jacob Rivas; niece, Karen (Matt) Brett; nephew, Timothy Bucknell; and the mother of his two children, Irene Rivas.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Marcellino Rivas Sr. and Cecelia Rivas.

The family prefers donations made to the American Thoracic Society (ATS), 25 Broadway, 18th Floor, New York, New York 10004.

A memorial service will be held at Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 1625 N. High St., Lakeport, Calif., at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25, with a celebration of life immediately following at the Scotts Valley Women's Club.

For further information call Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary at 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611 or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com .

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Cornelius P. Moynihan (C.P. Moynihan) passed in his home Dec. 17, 2014. He was a Lake County resident for more than 35 years.

He was born Oct. 30, 1919, in Washington, D.C.

He is survived by three of four children: Linda S. Gaumont (63), Richard L. Moynihan (62), Sarah E. Barreda (60). He is preceded in death by Sylvia L. Moynihan.

He was a loving father, grandfather of eight and great-grandfather of 14, all of which adored him.

C.P. joined the United States Army when he was 19 years old and was then honorably discharged.

After his service, he joined the United State Navy and proudly served his country for 30 years until he retired in 1968.

After his retirement from the US Navy, he worked for the FMC Co., wiring Bradley tanks for more than 10 years.

He was a proud, brilliant man who enriched people’s lives from his selflessness and knowledge. He was an amazing storyteller.

The world is a shade darker without him, but he would not want anyone to shed a tear for his passing, but instead to celebrate the full life he lived.

Dad, Grandpa, Great-Grandpa, we will always love and miss you. See ya later alligator!

He was a member of the American Legion Konocti Post 437 for over 30 years and was a Master Mason in the Clear Lake Callayomi Masonic Lodge No. 183 F&AM for 31 years.

A Post Everlasting ceremony will be held at the American Legion Konocti Post 437 on Saturday, Feb. 21, beginning at 11 a.m.

Please come to honor and celebrate C.P.’s life. Address is: 14770 Austin Road, Clearlake. This will be a potluck, so please bring a dish to share with C.P.’s family and friends.

Arrangements under the care of Jones & Lewis Clear Lake Memorial Chapel.

Please share your loving memories of C.P. by signing his online guest book at www.jonesandlewis.com .

Wally 'Pops' Nelson
July 12, 1945 - January 26, 2015

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Our dad went to heaven Jan. 26, 2015, to reunite with his true love, our mom, Jamie Nelson.

He is survived by his children, Melody and Jeremy Nelson and grandson, Raymond Jones.

Everyone that knew him loved him.

We will miss him dearly, and hold him close in our hearts.

Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary.