Henry Ludwig Alder

Henry Ludwig Alder, a Davis resident and professor of mathematics at UC Davis since 1948, died on Nov. 6, 2002, at his home from complications caused by colon cancer. He was 80 years old.

He was born as a Swiss citizen in Duisburg, Germany, on March 26, 1922, to Ludwig and Otti Alder. In 1933, he moved with his family to Zurich, Switzerland, where he completed high school and one semester at the Swiss Polytechnic Institute.

In 1941, he moved with his family to Berkeley, where he studied chemistry and mathematics at UC Berkeley receiving a bachelor of arts degree in both fields in 1942. He continued graduate work in mathematics and received a Ph.D. in math in 1947, after interruption of his studies by service in the U.S. Army Air Corps from 1944 to 1945.

Appointed a math instructor at UC Berkeley in 1947, Alder transferred to UC Davis in 1948 where he remained, advancing through the ranks to full professor.

His primary field of interest in mathematics was number theory, specifically partition theory. He also had a strong interest in statistics and regularly taught statistics courses at UCD, which resulted in several textbooks. He was honored for his teaching excellence with the UC Davis Award for Distinguished Teaching in 1976.

Alder actively served the University of California. At was a department chairman and served on many department committees at the campus level. He was the first chairman of the Committee on Culturally Disadvantaged Students, and a member of the Committee on Teaching. From 1992 to 2000, he chaired the steering committee of Minority Undergraduate Research Participation in the Mathematical and Physical Sciences.

At the statewide level, he chaired the Board of Admissions and Relations with Schools of the UC system, and was a member of the UC Academic Council and a member of the Assembly of the Academic Senate.

Alder was the first national president of Mu Alpha Theta, the National High School and Junior College Mathematics Club, from 1956 to 1959 and received its International Distinguished Service Award in 1965. He also received a Certificate of Merit from the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics in 1975. He was the national secretary of the Mathematical Association of America from 1960 to 1975 and its national president between 1977 and 1978. He received its Award for Distinguished Service to Mathematics in 1980, the most prestigious award conferred by the organization.

He also received the association's Lester R. Ford Award for Expository Writing in 1970. He served on many of its committees, including chairman of its Committee on Awards for Distinguished College or University Teaching of Mathematics from 1992 to 1999.

Alder also served as chairman of the Council of Scientific Society Presidents in 1980 and was a member of the international bodies. In 1981 he served as chairman of the Commission on the International Mathematical Olympiad. In 1982, he was appointed a member of the state Board of Education by Gov. Jerry Brown, the first mathematician and first UC faculty member to be appointed to that board. He served on many of the committees appointed by the board including in 1996 and 1997 the California Mathematics Framework Committee for grades K-12.

He served numerous professional mathematical journals as editor, member of its governing board and in other capacities. He was particularly active with the Pacific Journal of Mathematics, where he served as a member of its Board of Governors from 1960 to the present, as vice chairman of the board from 1960 to 1995 and as chair of its Investment Committee from 1970 to the present.

He is survived by his wife of 39 years, the former Benne Bernice Daniel; his son Dr. Lawrence J. Alder and his wife Janice T. of Mountain View; two granddaughters, Allison and Catherine Alder; two brothers, Dr. Berni J. Alder of El Cerrito and Dr. Charles K. Alder of Danville; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

A viewing will be held Monday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Davis Funeral Chapel. A memorial service will be announced later. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to the Henry L. Alder Graduate Fellowship on Mathematics Fund, c/o U.C. Davis Foundation, University of California, One Shields Ave., Davis, CA 95616.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Saturday, November 9, 2002, (Yolo County, California). Submitted with the permission of the "The Davis Enterprise," 315 G Street, Davis, CA 95616.)

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Henry Alder (memorial service)

The UC Davis department of mathematics has planned, in coordination with Henry Alder's family, a campus memorial service to be held Thursday from 4 to 6 p.m. in the AGR Room of the Buehler Alumni & Visitors' Center. Alder died on Nov. 6, 2002.

This will be the university community's opportunity to honor Alder's contributions to the department, university and his achievements in the discipline. Among the scheduled speakers is Peter Rock, dean of mathematical and physical sciences in the College of Letters and Science.

For more information, call Tracy Ligtenberg at 742-0829.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Monday, January 20, 2003.)

Enriqueta Cisneros Alderete

Enriqueta Cisneros Alderete died at her home in Woodland Tuesday, Dec. 20 at age 78.

Mrs. Alderete was born Sept. 2, 1927 in Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico to Luis and Soledad (Zamora) Cisneros. She had been a Yolo County resident for 32 years. A wife and homemaker for 57 years, she also worked at the Contadina cannery in Woodland for 19 years.

Survivors include Mrs. Alderete's husband of 57 years, Jose Alderete of Woodland; her daughters, Maria E. Dominguez, Enriqueta Alderete, Alicia A. Roa and her husband Fernando and Carmen Alderete and her husband Juan Romero; her sons, Jesus Alderete and Jose A. Alderete, all of Woodland; 20 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; her sisters, Maria L. Strachan, Josefina C. Fuentes both of Mexico; and her brothers, Jose Cisneros of Los Angeles, Emilio Cisneros of Woodland and Luis Cisneros of Mexico. She was preceded in death by her sons, Gregorio Alderete, Javier Cisneros and Raymundo Cisneros; her grandson, Jesus A. Alderete; and her parents.

The family requests memorials in Mrs. Alderete's name be directed to the Holy Rosary Catholic Church Building Fund, 500 California St., Woodland, 95695.

Services: A funeral is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 23 at Kraft Bros. Chapel, 175 Second St., Woodland; with interment to follow at St. Joseph's Cemetery. Deacon Antonio Fernandez will officiate. Kraft Bros. Funeral Directors is assisting the family with arrangements.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Friday December 23, 2005.)

Jesus Adalid Alderete, Jr.

Jesus Adalid Alderete Jr. died Thursday, Sept. 11, 2003, at Woodland Memorial Hospital. He was 24 years old..

Born Jan. 1, 1979, in Woodland, Mr. Alderete was the son of Jesus and Irene Alderete. He had lived in Woodland his entire life. Mr. Alderete was a graduate of Woodland High School. He was a songwriter.

Survivors include his parents, Jesus and Irene Alderete and grandparents, Enriqueta and Jose Alderete.

He is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and other family members.

Mr. Alderete was preceded in death on Dec. 19, 2001, by his uncle Gregorio Alderete.

The family requests memorials be directed to Yolo Federal Credit Union, Woodland, 95695, in care of memorial trust fund No. 52895 for Jesus Alderete.

Arrangements are under the direction of Kraft Bros. of woodland.

Services: Visitation is scheduled at 9:30 a.m., Friday, Sept. 19, 2003, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church at 301 Walnut St., Woodland. A funeral mass is scheduled at 10:30 am., Friday, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Thursday, September 18, 2003.)

Anna M. D. Alderman

Anna Marie Donley Alderman died on July 11, 2000, in Woodland. She was 98 years old.

Born in Blue Stem, Wash., near Davenport, on April 23, 1911, she moved to California after World War II.

Her family were early settlers in Washington territory, moving west after the Civil War. Her mother, Mary L. Davis, moved as a child from Iowa; her father, Charles E. Donley, came from Illinois. They married in 1899 and were farming until the family moved to Walla Walla, Wash., by horse-drawn wagon in 1920.

Marie Alderman graduated from Walla Walla High School in 1929 and began working at the Walla Walla Bulletin. After moving to Bend, Ore., in 1934, she bought her first small business. In 1943, she bought her second business, a restaurant in Milton-Freewater, Ore. From 1946, her professional life continued in Spokane, Chicago, New York City and Seattle, where she worked in advertising, accounting and management.

As an adult, she continued her education at Loyola University in Chicago, City College of New York, and San Francisco State University. She traveled widely, beginning with her first European tour on the Queen Elizabeth in 1955 to France, Italy, and England. Her last major trip in 1992 was to visit her grandson in St. Petersburg, Russia. She moved to California in 1956 where she remained until after her retirement in 1975 from Service Distributors in San Francisco. During this time, she worked as a traveling supervisor for a chain of hotels and beauty salons, and later as an office manager.

She was a member of the Episcopal Church, the League of Women Voters, University Farm Circle, the Yolo County Historical Society and other community organizations.

Married to Nevin Herschel Alderman from 1930 to 1945, she is survived by her two daughters, Professor Jalna Hanmer of Leeds, England, and Dr. JoAn Saltzen of Pollock Pines, Calif.; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; nephews and nieces; and her sister, Hazel Tarpley.

A memorial service will be held at St. Martin's Episcopal Church, 640 Hawthorn Lane in Davis, on Thursday at 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations in her name to WEAVE, 1900 K St. Sacramento, CA 95814.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Obituary for July 23, 2000, (Yolo County). Submitted with the permission of the "The Davis Enterprise," 315 G Street, Davis, CA 95616.)

Arnold Drexel Alexander

Arnold Drexel Alexander died in Woodland Memorial Hospital Monday, Jan. 12, 2004, at age 90.

Born Feb. 3, 1913, in Oklahoma, Mr. Alexander had been a Yolo County resident for 31 years and worked as a welder for a large crane manufacturing company for more than 25 years.

Survivors include his wife, Mildred (Snyder) Alexander; sons, Jimmy Alexander, Mark Alexander and wife Jeanne, all of Woodland, and Ken Alexander of Yuba City; grandchildren, Michelle Scott of Hillsborough, Pa., Tobie Dupree of Ojai, Season Alexander of Woodland, and Kenneth Alexander Jr. of Paradise; and nine great-grandchildren. Also surviving is his sister, Aleta White of Texas. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Joe Alexander Jr. and Burrell Alexander.

The family requests memorials be directed to the charity of the donor's choice. Arrangements are under the direction of Kraft Bros. Funeral Directors of Woodland. Direct inquiries to 662-4658, or http://www.legacy.com.

Services: Visitation is scheduled from 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, at Kraft Bros. Funeral Directors. A graveside service is scheduled at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 16, in Monument Hill Memorial Park.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Tuesday, January 13, 2004.)

Barbara E. Alexander

Barbara E. Alexander died on Jan. 26, 2000, at Sutter Davis Hospital. Born on Jan. 24, 1921, in Anadarko, Okla., she was 79.

She served in the U.S. Army Medical Corps during World War II.

She attended UC Berkeley and UC Davis. She received her master's degree in microbiology and worked at UC Davis as a microbiologist in veterinary medicine for 30 years. She retired from UC Davis in 1978.

A Davis resident since 1967, she was a volunteer for the Sutter Davis Hospital Foundation and worked in the Travelaires office at the Davis Senior Center. She was a past Girl Scout leader, a member of the UC Davis Bowling League and was an avid golfer. She was a member of St. James Catholic Church.

She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Robert B. Alexander of Davis; her five children, Robert B. Alexander Jr. and his wife Judith of Davis, Gary F. Alexander of Pahoa, Hawaii, Peggy Sue Alexander of Sacramento, Ann Finch and her husband Bob of Woodburn, Ore., and Mary Gillis and her husband Jay of Davis; 13 grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter.

Friends are invited to attend a memorial Mass at 2 p.m. Monday at St. James Catholic Church, 200 W. 14th St., Davis. Private interment will take place at the Davis Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made in her name to the Davis Senior Center, 646 A St. Arrangements are under the direction of Davis Funeral Chapel.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," for the week of Jan. 23, 2000, (Yolo County). Submitted with the permission of the "The Davis Enterprise," 315 G Street, Davis, CA 95616.)

Gertrude Alexander

Gertrude Alexander died April 6, 2000. Born May 4, 1924, in Port Orchard, Wash., to Cecil Irwin Beal and Alice Smith Beal, she was 75.

She was a retired food service manager with the Mount Diablo Unified School District.

She was a member of the Rebekah Lodge in Davis, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary and Woodland Christian Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter H. Prater, who died in 1980; and her brother, Al Bard.

She is survived by her husband of five years, Edwin Alexander; son, Walter H. Prater Jr.; three daughters, Karen Johnson of Davis, Phyllis O'Farrell of Paradise and Linda Meyers of Davis; seven grandchildren, Brandon Johnson of Davis, Tonya Meyers of Davis, Shane O'Farrell of Sacramento, Denise O'Farrell of Sacramento and Ray, Richard and Robert Prater, all of Tulsa, Okla.; four brothers, Robert Beal of Port Orchard, Wash., Tom Beal of Vancouver, Wash., Bunny Mode of Junction City, Ore., and Ralph Beal of Roseburg, Ore.; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a funeral Monday at 10 a.m. at the Davis Funeral Chapel, 116 D St. The Rev. Larry Love will officiate. Burial will follow at Sunset Lawn Memorial Park in Sacramento.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to Yolo Hospice, P.O. Box 1014, Davis, CA 95617.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," the week of April 9, 2000, (Yolo County). Submitted with the permission of the "The Davis Enterprise," 315 G Street, Davis, CA 95616.)

Leslie Alexander

Leslie Alexander passed away peacefully at home early Tuesday morning, Feb. 25, 2003. She was 70.

Leslie was born June 16, 1932, in Sebastopol, California, to William Frank and Gladys Margaret Overholtzer Luhr Weait. She was a first-generation American on her father's English side, and a second-generation Northern Californian on her mother's American side.

Leslie lived in the San Francisco Bay Area, Willows, and Sacramento, California, before moving to Woodland, where she resided continuously since 1964.

A bookkeeper by trade, Leslie went to work at 16. She worked before, during, and after raising her three daughters, retiring from Yolo County in December 1993, after 21 years of service.

Beloved mother, grandmother, godmother, and true friend, Leslie was a life-long reader, art lover, cat lover, and world citizen. She loved the ocean, her 1987 trip to Europe, and a good lunch with family and friends. Survivors include her childhood best friend Betty Wilcox Lusich, her daughter Susan Alexander of Woodland and Berkeley, her daughter Laura Alexander of Woodland, and grandchildren Matthew Alexander LaPorta and Jessica Diane LaPorta of Seattle, Washington. She was preceded in death by her middle daughter, Cindy Alexander LaPorta, on Dec. 7, 2002.

A memorial Mass will be held Friday, February 28, at 10 a.m. at Holy Rosary Church in Woodland, followed by a potluck Feast in Leslie's memory at Holy Rosary Community Center. Interment will be private.

Donations in Leslie's memory may be made to Woodland Elderly Nutrition, Yolo Adult Day Health Center, or Yolo Hospice. Arrangements are under the direction of Kraft Bros. Funeral Directors of Woodland.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Thursday, February 27, 2003.)

Robert Bruce (Bob) Alexander, Sr.

Robert Bruce (Bob) Alexander Sr., a Davis resident since 1968, died Dec. 11, 2004. He was 81.

A celebration of his life will begin at 1 p.m. on Sunday at Howard Johnson Hotel, 4100 Chiles Blvd.

Born March 28, 1923, in Pratt, Kan., he served in the Marine Corps in World War II. In 1947, he moved to the valley with his wife, Alice and son, Robert Jr., and started his long career in the automobile business at Capitol Chevrolet. He had two more children, Gary and Peggy. After 20 years, and many moves, he came back to Davis with his second wife, Barbara, and their two daughters, Ann and Mary. In 1968 he opened Alexander Toyota.

After the sale of the dealership, he was involved in several automotive businesses. His last great venture was Rent-A-Wreck, which he ran until he retired in 2002.

He was involved with volunteer work, such as the American Cancer Society, Yolo County Mental Health, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, and Cache Creek Lodge. After 39 years of being involved with the Elks Lodge in Woodland, he was made a lifetime member.

His family says he always enjoyed a good game of golf, and managed to keep playing until a month ago, when age and a severe north wind curtailed his final round. He was described as a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 45 years, Barbara Elizabeth.

He is survived by his children, Robert Alexander Jr. of Davis, Gary Alexander of Hawaii, Peggy Alexander of Sacramento, Ann Finch of Oregon and Mary Gillis of Davis.

He is further survived by 13 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers and at the request of family, a charitable donation can be made in his name to the Alzheimer's Association, 530 Bercut Drive, Suite A, Sacramento, CA 95814, or online at www.alznorcal.org. Arrangements are under the direction of Davis Funeral Chapel.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," during the week of December 13, 2004.)

William Clyde Alexander

William Clyde Alexander passed away on Nov. 4, 2004. He was born in San Jose on Feb. 22, 1922 to Clyde and Ellse Alexander, where he lived with his family until 1965, when they moved to Winters.

Mr. Alexander was a prominent Catholic, as well as an active Knight of Malta and past president of Serra International. He was also a member of the Society of California Pioneers.

In San Jose his occupation was building and designing custom homes, subdividing Western Gardens in the Willow Glen area, and, with his friend Robert Dodge, in the exclusive Linden Oaks subdivision. At his ranch in Winters, Mr. Alexander grew and packed cherries, apricots, peaches and prunes. He was a board member of the California Apricot Producers and a long-time member of Blue Anchor and Sunsweet. A pioneer in the dried fruit industry, many of his innovations have been adopted industry-wide. He was also the first to sun-dry tomatoes in California on a commercial basis.

In 2001, he sold the ranch property in Winters and moved to Carmel Valley with Catherine, his wife of 59 years. His sister, Patricia, also lives there.

Bill loved to have large family dinners, especially at the ranch, with a roaring fire going in the fireplace. He was a great Cal fan, especially of the football program, and his family and friends are sorry he didn't get to enjoy this Cal season.

He attended Bellarmine College Prep, University of Santa Clara, and studied in the Architectural School at the University of California at Berkeley. He also served in the Marine Corps during World War II.

Mr. Alexander is survived by his five children, Leslie and her husband, Stan, Lindsey and her husband, Steven, Lorie and her husband, Michael, Matthew and his wife, Penelope and Lisa and her husband Howard. He is also survived by nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Memorial services will be held on Monday, Nov. 22, at 11 a.m. at the Carmel Mission.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Bellarmine College Prep or Santa Clara University, in his name. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Davis Memorial Chapel, 609 Main Street, Watsonville, CA 95076.

(Obituary from the "Winters Express," Thursday, November 11, 2004.)

John T. Alfors

John T. Alfors of Davis died Dec. 27, 2005, after a lengthy struggle with leukemia. He was 75 years old.

Born Nov. 24, 1930, in Reedley, he grew up in Parlier. He received a Ph.D. in geology from UC Berkeley in 1959. He did extensive studies on Fresno County silicates, and the mineral Alforsite was named to honor him for this work.

He worked as a geologist for the state of California in the Divisions of Mines and Geology and moved to Davis when the state offices moved from San Francisco to Sacramento in 1970.

His hobbies included gardening and camping, and he was awarded many trophies for his exhibition chrysanthemums. He worked as a volunteer propagator at the UC Davis Arboretum and enjoyed folk dancing with the Kaleidoscopes in Sacramento.

He is survived by his wife, Patricia of Davis; daughter, Barbara of Santa Monica; and son, Mike and his wife Linyu of Sacramento.

At his request, there will be no memorial service. In lieu of flowers, friends are invited to send contributions to the UC Davis Arboretum at arboretum.ucdavis.edu.

A virtual guestbook may be signed at davisfuneral.com.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Wednesday, January 4, 2006.)

Soraya Ali

Soraya Ali died peacefully in her sleep Sept. 8, 2001, at her Chico home. Born April 1, 1979, in Brno, Czechoslovakia, she was 22 years old.

Raised in Davis, Ali graduated from Davis High School in 1998. She had been attending Butte College in Chico for the past 2 1/2 years and was a member of the Kappa Sigma sorority.

Ali is survived by her mother and stepfather, Visse P. and Tyghe Storm of Davis; her father, Ibrahim Ali of Sydney, Australia; her brothers, Sasha and Nikolas Storm of Davis; and her grandparents, Elen Boyarenko and David and Noni Storm of Davis.

She will also be missed by numerous other relatives all over the world, including aunts and uncles Todd and Nancy Storm of Davis; Steven Pahlavan of Thousand Oaks and Timaurie and Derek Holzl of Bellingham, Wash.

Friends are invited to attend a funeral service at 3 p.m. Friday at St. James Catholic Church, 200 W. 14th St. in Davis. A private burial will be held at the Davis Cemetery.

Davis Funeral Chapel is assisting with the arrangements.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Wednesday, September 12, 2001, (Yolo County). Submitted with the permission of the "The Davis Enterprise," 315 G Street, Davis, CA 95616.)

John Albert Alksnis

John Albert Alksnis died at Woodland Memorial Hospital Thursday, Feb. 17 at age 41.

Mr. Alksnis was born Jan. 20, 1964 in Linn, Kan. to Gunnar and Pauline Krug Alksnis. He graduated from Topeka West High School. He worked as a journeyman carpenter.

Survivors include Mr. Alksnis' fiancée, Lucy Partida of Concord; his parents, Pauline and Gunnar Alksnis of Woodland; his sister, Maria Grimes of Davis; his nephew, Nicholas Grimes of Davis; his grandmother, Mollie Krug of Russell, Kan.; his aunts, Barbara and Marlene Krug of Russell, Kan.; his uncles, Morris and Robert Krug of Russell, Kan. and Tally Alksnis of Wausau, Wis. and three cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, John and Elza Alksnis and Albert W. Krug.

Services: Respecting the wishes of Mr. Alksnis, services will be private. Evergreen Funeral Service of Woodland is assisting the family with arrangements.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Saturday, February 19, 2005.)

Robert "Bob" W. Allard

Robert "Bob" W. Allard died March 25, 2003, in Davis. He was born Sept. 3, 1919, to Alma Roose Allard and Glenn Allard, in the San Fernando Valley, where he grew up.

When he was 10 years old, he decided he wanted to be a plant breeder. To that end, he developed a hands-on love of growing plants and graduated from the College of Agriculture at UC Davis. He then earned his doctorate from the University of Wisconsin at Madison. It was there that he met and married Ann Catherine Wilson, who was his wife of 59 years. After World War II, he started his academic career at UCD, where he served until his retirement.

Bob and Ann have five children who all grew up in Davis. The couple also has seven grandchildren. His family benefited greatly from the rich and intellectually stimulating friendship of his scientific associates and his worldwide travel, which included three sabbaticals, frequent international lecturing and visits to the National Academy of Sciences. The couple also appreciates their deep connection to Davis and the Davis schools.

He is survived by his wife Ann Allard, of Davis; his brother Leland Allard, of Modesto; and his daughters Susan Allard, of Davis, Jane Allard Allen, of Petaluma, Gillian Allard, of Bainbridge Island, Wash., and Stacie Allard, of Flexweiler, Luxembourg. His grandchildren are Gabriel and Meryl Craig of Davis, Thomas and Jackson Allen of Petaluma, Emma Kirchner, of Bainbridge Island, Wash., and Ella and Lukas Tikka, of Luxembourg.

He was one of those singular people who can be said to have founded a scientific discipline, in his case, the field of plant population genetics. He was a world figure in plant genetics, whose contributions ranged from the genetic dissection of complex traits to ecological genetics to crop breeding to mathematical and statistical theory in genetics.

Perhaps his most important work was embodied in a long series of articles on the genetics of predominantly self-fertilizing plants. This comprehensive series of articles used all the tools then available to science to investigate the impact of extreme inbreeding on the genetic architecture of plant populations. Allard not only focused on the genetics of plant populations, but was keenly aware of their ecological setting and led efforts to integrate genetics with ecology in the 1960s and '70s.

In addition to his contributions in basic research, Allard was a master of applied genetics. He was one of the leading plant breeders of his generation and he wrote the major textbook on plant breeding, which was widely adopted in the U.S. and abroad. He was at ease in the two worlds of basic and applied science and he contributed importantly to developing and then applying new knowledge for the improvement of agriculture.

Allard's contributions to his science spanned more than 50 years, beginning before World War II and continuing long after his retirement in 1986. He was a teacher and mentor of monumental proportions, having trained 56 doctorate students and more than 100 masters students over his career. His students have gone on to influence the sciences of crop breeding, population genetics and molecular evolution and many have assumed leadership positions in industry, academics and government.

He also contributed greatly to his university by leading in the development of genetics at UCD and by chairing a department that was widely viewed as one of the world's leading genetics departments during his tenure. He also served as president of several scientific societies, including the Genetics Society of America, the American Genetic Association and the American Society of Naturalists.

Allard's contributions to his science and to his university earned many honors over the years. He was elected to the U.S. National Academy of Sciences and to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. He was a recipient of both the DeKalb-Phizer Distinguished Career Award and the Crop Science Award by the Crop Science Society of America. He was honored as the Nelsson Ehle Lecturer of the Mendelian Society of Sweden and as the Wilhelmine Key lecturer of the American Genetic Association. He was also named Faculty Research Lecturer at UCD and was awarded an Honorary Doctorate by the University of Helsinki in Finland and the University of Leon in Spain.

A memorial service will begin at 2 p.m. on July 6 at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Davis, 27074 Patwin Road. There will be a reception following the service.

The family has established a Bob Allard Memorial Web site at: groups.yahoo.com/group/boballardmemorial/ and invites people to view and contribute if they wish.

The family requests that contributions to Memory House, 274 Reed Drive, Davis, CA, 95616, be made in lieu of flowers. That is where he lived and received loving care during his last year. Contributions may also be made to the Unitarian Universalist Church Fund for the Campus Ministry.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Sunday, March 30, 2003.)

Richard Alldred

Richard Alldred of Davis died Feb. 27, 2001, ending a battle against cancer. Born Dec. 25, 1929, he was 71.

He was the owner and general manager of Strings Italian Cafe at The Marketplace in Davis since 1993. Upon purchase of the restaurant, his family moved to Davis from Moraga.

He knew many loyal patrons of Strings cared for him deeply. However, employees heeded his wishes to keep his illness a secret. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, boss and friend.

He is survived by his wife of 35 years, MaryAnn of Davis; son, Derek; and granddaughter, Shelby.

A memorial service will begin at 11 a.m. Friday at the Moraga Valley Presbyterian Church in Moraga. For more information, call (916) 205-6789.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Wednesday, March 7, 2001, (Yolo County). Submitted with the permission of the "The Davis Enterprise," 315 G Street, Davis, CA 95616.)

Bert Allen

DIED

At his father's ranch, near Winters, November 22, 1876, ______ Allen, son of James Allen, aged 22 years.

The remains of Bert Allen were interred on Thursday last in the Masonic Cemetery of Winters, being the first interment in that cemetery, and the first in Winters since its settlement eighteen months since.

The Winters Advocate November 25, 1876

(This obituary was contributed by volunteer jch.)

Charles Stuart Allen

Charles Stuart Allen of Davis died Aug. 6, 2005, at Stanford University Hospital in Palo Alto, following a yearlong battle with two types of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. He was 77.

Born March 15, 1928, in Sandpoint, Idaho, his family moved to Oakland when he was young. He graduated from University High School in 1946, where he played baseball and basketball. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps at the end of WWII and was discharged as a sergeant. He then worked with his father as a mechanic at Acme Transportation in Richmond.

He married Lois Marie Kelly on Aug. 5, 1950, in Berkeley, and joined the California Highway Patrol as a civilian motor carrier specialist in 1965. He and his family moved to Davis in 1969 following a promotion to CHP headquarters in Sacramento.

He retired in 1990 as commander of the motor carrier safety operations unit, after being with the CHP for 25 years. He was one of the motor carrier specialists when the program was founded. A Senate Rules Committee resolution was adopted in April 1990 commending his program's accomplishments.

He loved to play golf and travel, and belonged to the Davis Golf Course Men's Club, and to the Sacramento Branch of SIRS. He and Lois enjoyed many trips throughout the United States especially traveling in their RV throughout the Northwest.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Lois; son Ron Allen and wife Jacquie of Davis; daughter Diane Kathleen Walton of Woodland; sister Marguerite Eckles of Modesto; grandsons Ryan Allen of Davis and Curtis Asby and wife RoseMary of Fair Oaks; great-grandchildren Julia Asby, William Asby and Fiona Asby of Fair Oaks; and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be private, followed by private family burial at the Davis Cemetery.

A casual gathering to celebrate his life will begin at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Wildhorse Golf Course in Davis.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Greater Sacramento Chapter, 4604 Roseville Road, Suite 100, North Highlands, CA 95660.

Arrangements are under the direction of Davis Funeral Chapel.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Tuesday, August 9, 2005.)

Elizabeth Allen

Elizabeth Allen died at St. Helena Hospital on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2004, at age 98.

Born Dec. 17, 1906, in Dunnigan, Mrs. Allen was the youngest of the 11 children of Frank and Mary McCullough. Her maternal grandfather, John Gapen and grandmother, Anjanett Wallace came to California in 1849. Her father was born in Illinois, farmed and raised mules, cattle and other livestock. She often said, she learned to ride a horse before she could walk as did the rest of the family. She attended the Dunnigan Grammar School and Pierce High School in College City. She married Charles Garland in 1928 and resided near Dunnigan. Mr. Garland died in 1947. She married Clarence Allen in 1950, and they lived in College City, where her husband did carpentry work and raised almonds. Upon retirement they moved to the Cecil Ranch near Grimes.

Survivors include her son, Wallace Garland and wife Geraldine of Angwin; granddaughters, Anjeanette Garland of Beaver Creek, Ore., and Sarah Baker of Burbank; nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Charles Garland, in 1947; and second husband, Clarence Allen, in 1995.

The family requests memorials be directed to the restoration of the old Dunnigan church, Union Church of Dunnigan, P.O. Box 203, Dunnigan 95937, in her behalf.

Services: Respecting the wishes of Mrs. Allen, her remains were given to research to UC Davis.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Friday, January 9, 2004.)

Howard H. Allen

Former Davis resident Howard Allen died May 16, 2005, in Herald. He was 98.

A memorial Mass will begin at 10 a.m. Friday at St. James Catholic Church, 1275 B St. in Davis. A rosary begins at 7 p.m. at St. Joseph's Church in Elk Grove. Interment is private.

Born in Brockton, Mass., on Oct. 12, 1905, he was related to seven different families of the original Mayflower colony.

Graduating from Northeastern University in Boston, he received a bachelor's degree in civil engineering. At the beginning of World War II, he was assigned to assist in the building of Camp Pendleton in 1942. He received a Bronze Star for bravery in the liberation of the island of Guam.

A resident of Amador County after retiring from the U.S. Navy in 1966, he was involved in a number or organizations. Besides the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion, he was a member of the St. Andrew's Society, Loyal Scots and Mother Lode Scots.

U.S. civil service allowed him to travel extensively for the government, including Berlin in 1962, followed by Thailand and Vietnam during the Tet Offensive.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Allen; his sons, Hugh Allen and his wife Karen and Bert Allen and his wife Pat; and daughters Carolyn Duncan and her husband Alan and Susan Turpen and her husband Terry.

He is further survived by 17 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Thursday May 19, 2005.)

Raymond William Allen

Raymond William Allen died at Woodland Memorial Hospital Tuesday, March 30, 2004, at age 69.

Born April 12, 1934, in Zanesville, Ohio, Mr. Allen was the son of the late Henry and Kathryn (Cohagen) Allen. He had been a Yolo County resident for 13 years.

Mr. Allen worked for FMC in San Jose as a machinist for 23 years. He was a member of the Woodland Roadrunners Motorcycle Club. In October of 1951, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served aboard the USS Uhlmann, a destroyer assigned to the Far Eastern Fleet off the coast of Korea. During the Korean War, he earned the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Service Medal with four stars, the United Nations Service Medal and the China Service Medal in addition to other awards.

Survivors include his wife, Katherine Allen and daughter Ann DelCastillo of Woodland; his daughter Loretta Reese and husband Don of Illinois; and grandchildren, Anthony DelCastillo and Daniel DelCastillo of Woodland, Phillip Reese, Christopher Reese and Leslie Reese, all of Illinois. He was preceded in death by his brother.

The family requests memorials be directed to the Food Bank of Yolo County, 1244 Fortna Ave., Woodland, 95776, in his behalf. Arrangements are under the direction of Kraft Bros. Funeral Directors of Woodland.

Services: A memorial mass will be celebrated at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, April 3, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 301 Walnut St., Woodland. Friends and family are invited to attend.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Saturday, April 03, 2004.)

Ruthe Helen Allen

Ruthe Helen Allen died on March 18, 2006, at her Woodland residence. She was 81.

She was born on March 11, 1925, in San Francisco to William and Emma (Janes) Cullen. She attended Bay Area schools through high school, graduating from Balboa High School in 1943.

During her youth, she was a professional ice skater and a member of the Sonja Heine Ice Show. She was employed by SAFECO Insurance as an underwriter for more than 20 years. She was a Yolo County resident for the past five years, where she joined the Master Gardeners of Woodland and was a past president of the Women’s Club of Durham.

She is survived by her daughter Diane Sylvia and her husband Ron of Truckee; sons Gregory Allen of Woodland, and Geoffrey Allen and his wife Gillian of Pescadero; and grandchildren Taylor, Thomas and Gabriel Allen of Pescadero.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Allen.

The family requests contributions be made to Disabled American Veterans in her memory.

Private family services will be at a later date.

Assisting the family with arrangements is Evergreen Service of Woodland.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Wednesday, March 22, 2006.)

Thomas Kurt Allewelt

Thomas Kurt Allewelt died Feb. 1, 2005, of complications from pancreatic cancer. He was 43.

An interdenominational memorial service will begin at noon Friday at Temple B'nai Israel, 3600 Riverside Drive in Sacramento. After the service, the family welcomes visitors to the Rosenberg home.

Born in Modesto on May 28, 1961, he moved with his family to Hillsborough in 1963 and to San Mateo in 1971. His family says that from an early age he was happiest when discovering nature and connecting with animals, whether it was climbing trees in the back yard, rescuing injured or lost animals, hiking with friends or scouts, or fishing with his father.

In 1977, he moved with his family back to Modesto to a 20-acre farm off Carver Road. He graduated from Beyer High School in 1981. While in Modesto he became a dedicated horseman/ferrier. He was a lifelong, voracious learner. His principal fields of study were philosophy and equine management. This led him to the Owens Valley and a 15-year career at Rock Creek Pack Station.

His life was filled with adventure. From infancy, he embraced life with great intention and purpose and lived each day fully. His family said he touched the lives of many people from all walks of life through his kindness, empathy and compassion, sense of humor, perfectionism, intellectual and spiritual curiosity, and eagerness to experience all the world has to give.

Until very close to the end he was able to live a rigorous and fulfilling life as a high Sierra packer and mountain guide with the Rock Creek Pack Station in Bishop, and as a partner with Diana in their work at the Wild Burro Rescue and Preservation Project in Olancha.

He is survived by his parents, William and Jean Allewelt of Davis; his soul mate Diana Chontos of Olancha; and his sisters and their spouses, Susan and Chuck Rosenberg of Sacramento, Melanie and Curtis Hoff of Ann Arbor, Mich., and Elizabeth and Cliff Smith of Davis.

He is further survived by his niece, Emily Hoff; and nephews, Eric and Nathan Rosenberg, Brian, Cameron, and Andrew Smith, Tyler Hoff; and great-nephews Austin and Colin Rosenberg. A total of 187 burros, nine horses, five mules, eight dogs and six cats also will miss his care.

Another memorial will be held this spring when the snows melts in the mountains he loves. The family requests that memorials may be made to Wild Burro Rescue and Preservation Project, P.O. Box 10, Olancha, CA 93549.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Thursday February 3, 2005.)

Arthur Carl Allison

Arthur Carl Allison, 73 of Rogue River, Oregon passed away Thursday, January 29, 2004, at his home after a long illness.

Mr. Allison was born April 23, 1930, in Clarkston, Washington. He married Doris Jean Jones in Springfield, Oregon on September 7, 1951. The couple shared 52 years of marriage. Mr. Allison had lived in Oregon since 1981. He lived in Woodland, Ca. from 1975-1981.

Mr. Allison served in the United States Navy, playing the guitar and coronet in the Navy band. He worked in the building industry his entire career, retiring from the Illinois Valley Building Supply in Cave Junction, Oregon in 1995. He worked for Skyline Mobile Homes for many years prior to moving to Oregon. Mr. Allison loved fishing, gardening, travel, pets and especially the ministry of music. He directed church choirs and congregational singing for over 40 years.

In addition to his wife, Doris, survivors include his daughter Carla Munoz and her husband Rey of Woodland and two granddaughters, Kim Munoz of San Diego and Emily Munoz of Woodland.

A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2004 at 2 p.m. at the Foots Creek Chapel in Gold Hill, Oregon.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Monday, February 02, 2004.)

Dorothy S. Allison

Dorothy S. Allison died Feb. 3, 2005, at Courtyard Healthcare in Davis. She was 78.

A graveside service will begin at 2 p.m. on Feb. 7, 2005, at Davis Cemetery.

Born Nov. 22, 1926, in Weehawken, N.J., to John and Grace Simmons, she grew up in New Jersey. She earned her registered nurse degree from the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, Texas, then her master's degree in nursing from the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., before beginning a 20-year career in the U.S. Army Nurse Corps.

She lived in Davis for 25 years, and was a longtime member of the Davis Women's Golf Club.

She was preceded in death by a nephew, Jack Simmons.

She is survived by brothers Jack Simmons of Castaic and Fred Simmons of Palos Verdes, nephews Steve Simmons and his wife Elaine of Chehalis, Wash., Scott Simmons and his wife Diane of Pismo Beach, and partner Betty J. Lewis of Davis.

The family asks memorial donations be made to Yolo Hospice.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Monday February 7, 2005.)

Eunice V. Alongi

Eunice (Dean) V. Alongi died on July 6, 2002, at Bruceville Terrace Skilled Nursing Facility in Sacramento after complications following a stroke she suffered on June 10. She was 73 years old.

She was born in Jefferson, Texas, on Jan. 18, 1929, to Charlie B. Reed and Beulah Pearl Smoak. She enjoyed spending her leisure time quilting and reading mystery novels. She cherished the time she spent with her family, especially the hours devoted to spoiling her only grandchild, Claire.

From 1963 to 1999, she was a Concord resident. In 1999, she and her husband moved to Davis to be closer to their family.

She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Charlie Alongi; son, John Alongi and his wife Ann Larsen of Davis; granddaughter, Claire Larsen Alongi of Davis; brother, Harold W. Reed and his wife Dorothy of Trinity, Texas; and sister-in-law, Jenny Sciro of Birmingham, Ala. She also leaves several nieces and nephews.

Friends are invited for visitation Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Davis Funeral Chapel, 116 D St. in Davis, and for the funeral Friday at 10 a.m. at St. James Catholic Church, 200 W. 14th St. in Davis. Burial will follow at the Davis Cemetery.

Remembrances may be made in her name to STEAC, P.O. Box 1047, Davis, CA 95617. Arrangements are under the direction of Davis Funeral Chapel.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Wednesday, July 10, 2002, (Yolo County). Submitted with the permission of the "The Davis Enterprise," 315 G Street, Davis, CA 95616.)

Lelia Alonso

Lelia Alonso passed away peacefully in her daughter's home surrounded by her family in Knights Landing, Ca., on Monday, Nov. 17, 2003. Lelia was born in Sacramento, Ca., on Nov. 7, 1918 to Anacleto and Erminia Lorenzetti.

Lelia is survived and deeply loved by her three children, Anita Ricci and husband Ron, Gerald Alonso and wife Mattie, and Elaine Lytle and husband Gary. She was loving Nonie to grandchildren Randy Ricci and wife Jane, Robert Ricci and wife Tracy, Jennifer Fitzer and husband Christian, Tanya Lytle, Christopher Alonso and wife Christina, Troy Lytle and wife Susie, and Tara Lytle, and Biz Nonie to her 10 great-grandchildren. Her extended family include sisters, Julia Cordoza and husband Manuel and Alma Alison, sisters-in-law Isabel Alonso, Maria Alonso, and Trini Bidegan, and numerous nieces and nephews, and great-nieces and nephews. Her husband, Antonio Alonso in 1958, and sisters Fautina Lorenzetti and Lea Lovoi preceded Lelia in death.

Lelia attended school in the Yuba City area. She was a Sutter and Yolo County resident for 62 years where she farmed in Sutter Basin with her husband and children while taking care of her family and the family home. Lelia was active with the Saint Paul's Catholic Church, Italian Federation, and her Pedro and Bridge Clubs.

A viewing will be held at Kraft Brothers Chapel, 175 Second St., Woodland, Monday, Nov. 24 from 5 to 7 p.m., and a prayer vigil following at 7 p.m. The Catholic Funeral Mass will be at Holy Rosary Catholic Church on Tuesday, Nov. 25 at 10 a.m. officiated by Father Theodore Gabrielli, S.J., a friend of the family. The burial will immediately follow the mass at the Knights Landing Cemetery.

(A photograph of Lelia Alonso is included with this obituary.)

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Sunday, November 23, 2003.)

Yolonda Inez Alonzo

Yolonda Inez Alonzo died at UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento, Friday, June 19, 2004,* at age 52.

Born Sept. 7, 1951, in Modesto, Mrs. Alonzo was a Yolo County resident for more than 30 years and has lived in Madison for the last 24 years. For the past 20 years she has been a stay at home mom and was formerly employed as a certified nursing assistant.

Survivors include her husband, Manuel Alonzo of Madison; daughter, Rosilinda Munoz and husband Pablo of Woodland; son, Alejandro Alonzo of Madison; daughter, Christine Reyes of Madison; two sisters, Blanche James and husband Don; Belle Hollar and husband Joe, both of Woodland; three brothers, Archie Quigley and wife Lucille of Springfield, Ore., Jake Quigley and wife Betty of Siloam Springs, Ark., Les Brewer of Madison; brother in law, Eli Alonzo and wife Marcell of Davis; sister in law, Phillis Quigley of Corning; uncle, Everett; aunt, Jean Mc Mains of Placerville; grandsons, Pierce Alonzo of Madison, Robert Price Jr. of Woodland; granddaughters, Celena and Misty Larkin of Woodland, Summer Wright of Madison; godson, Anthony Rodriguez of Madison; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her mother Tabitha Brewer, in 1997; her father, Lewis Brewer, in 1985; biological father, Edward V. White, in 1951; sisters, B. Lorraine Reeves, in 2003 and Leona Alec, in 1999; brother, Charles Quigely, in 2002; brother in law, Daniel Alec, in 1999; and sister in law, Jeannie Brewer, in 2001.

Services: A service is scheduled for 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 26, 2004, at Woodland Christian Center, 441 California St. The family requests donations be made to the American Cancer Society in her name. Arrangements are under the direction of Evergreen Funeral Service of Woodland.

(*Both of these dates are listed as the date of death: June 18 and June 19.)

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Wednesday, June 23, 2004.)

Marjory Alsbury

Marjory Alsbury, a longtime Dixon resident, died peacefully at the Vacaville Rehabilitation and Convalescence Center on Nov. 11, 2004. She was 85.

Born in Benkelman, Nebraska, on Mar. 31, 1919, Mrs. Alsbury taught school before marrying her high school sweetheart. She was a gifted seamstress, taught 4H, judged sewing at county fairs and was an accomplished gardener. After her husband's death, she began working at UC Davis and retired in 1989. She kept herself busy with many projects until she was no longer able. She was a member of the Dixon Community Church and of the Dixon Senior Citizens' Center. She will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved her.

She is survived by her four children, daughter Sylvia Jean Humphreys and her husband Merril of Imperial, Nebraska; son Merwyn Glen Alsbury and his wife Linda of Winters; son Loren Dean Alsbury; daughter Glenda Lynn Curiale and husband Tom of Colorado Springs, CO; 10 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Glen Wesley Alsbury.

A funeral service was held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 17, at Gateway Chapel, 201 Main Street in Winters. Interment followed at the Silveyville Cemetery, in Dixon.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to: National Breast Cancer Foundation, One Hanover Park, 16633 N. Dallas Parkway, Suite 600, Addison, TX 75001.

(Obituary from the "Winters Express," Thursday, November 18, 2004.)

Arthur Alvarez

Arthur Alvarez died on Dec. 20, 1999, in his Esparto residence. Born on July 18, 1941, in Los Angeles, to Alfonso and Catalina (Parra) Alvarez, he was 58.

He had a career in law enforcement that spanned more than 35 years and included active duty for the Williams and Davis police departments as well as the Yolo County District Attorney's Office, and culminated as a special agent supervisor for the state Department of Justice in Sacramento.

He was recognized by his peers for his excellent law enforcement skills and immutable sense of humor at his retirement party held this past August.

He was preceded in death by his father, Alfonso Alvarez, and by his sister, Sally Ballesteros.

He is survived by his mother, Catalina Alvarez of Mission Hills; his wife, Mari of Esparto; daughter, Christina Alvarez of Woodland; sons, Alfonso and his wife Melanie of Berkeley, Whitney and his wife Connie of Tomales, and Andrew and his wife Saundra of Elk Grove; and his children's mother, Susan Alvarez of Jolon.

He is also survived by his four grandchildren, Vanessa Alvarez of Elk Grove, Josephine Alvarez of Tomales, Alexander Alvarez of Tomales and Marta Alvarez of Berkeley; and two nephews, Larry and Jerry Ballesteros.

Friends are invited to attend a vigil service at 7 p.m. today at St. Martin's Catholic Church in Esparto, and a funeral Mass at noon Thursday, also at St. Martin's. Burial will follow at the Capay Cemetery.

McNary's Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," for the week of Dec. 19, 1999, (Yolo County). Submitted with the permission of the "The Davis Enterprise," 315 G Street, Davis, CA 95616.)

Maria C. Alvarez

Maria C. Alvarez passed away unexpectedly October 28, 1999, in Phoenix, Arizona, as a result of injuries received in an automobile accident. Mrs. Alvarez was 64 years of age. She was born in Mexico June 3, 1935.

Mrs. Alvarez was a resident of Yolo County for 39 years. She was a homemaker all of her adult life and was employed by the Mariani Nut Company for the past 17 years.

Mrs. Alvarez is survived by her husband Rafael Alvarez of Esparto. Children: Ralph Alvarez of Esparto, Jose Alvarez and wife Elva of Woodland, Flora Hernandez and her husband Saul of Esparto, Martin Alvarez of Esparto and his girlfriend Armida Perez of Sacramento, Rudy Alvarez of San Francisco, and Lupe Alvarez-Trejo and husband Jose of Esparto. Grandchildren: Ivan, Rafael and Juan Alvarez, of Woodland; Veronica and Monica Hernandez of Alyssa Trejo all of Esparto. Brother, Jesus Castro of Mexico; sisters, Trinidad Castro de Lopez and Refugio Castro de Melendrez both of Mexico; nephew, Robert Castro of Dixon; great nephews and great niece, Julian, Alejandro and Yannessa Castro of Dixon.

Mrs. Alvarez was preceded in death by her parents, Pascual and Guadalupe (Caratachea) Castro and sisters, Rosa Castro de Ayala, Josefina Castro de Camarena, Dolores Castro de Ayala and Catalina Castro de la Losa.

The vigil was held on Monday evening at 7 p.m. at St. Martin's Catholic Church in Esparto. The funeral Mass was held at 10 a.m. in St. Martin's Catholic Church, Tuesday, Nov. 9, with interment following at Capay Cemetery.

McNary's Chapel assisted the family with the arrangements.

(Obituary from the "Winters Express," Thursday, November 11, 1999 (Yolo County). Submitted with the permission of the "Winters Express," 312 Railroad Ave., Winters, CA 95694.)

Arthur B. Alves, Sr.

Mr. Arthur B. Alves Sr., 84, died Monday, March 18, 2002, at Memorial Medical Center in Modesto. Born on May 9, 1971 (sic), in College City, Mr. Alves moved to Woodland in 1928 with his parents and attended local schools. He later lived in Milpitas for 35 years and after retiring lived in Woodland before relocating to Modesto five years ago, following the death of his wife.

Mr. Alves served in the U.S. Army during WWII with the Army Signal Corps from 1941 to 1946 and spent one year in the Philippines. He worked for Kaiser Stand (sic) and Gravel in San Jose for 40 years as a maintenance mechanic. He was a member of the Ceres Christian Church in Ceres. He was also a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post in Woodland.

Mr. Alves is survived by his daughter, Margaret Hernandez of Hayward; sons, Bud of Vacaville, Joe of Los Angels, Frank of Modesto and daughter, Margaret Hernandez of San Jose. He is also survived by eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild, as well as by brothers, John, Barney and Daniel of Woodland, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mr. Alves was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley, and parents Domingos and Rose Alves, as well as sisters, Mary Perry and Rose Ross.

Remembrances may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 4040 Moorpark Ave., San Jose, 95117.

A memorial service is scheduled for 11:30 a.m., today, Tuesday, at Ceres Christian Church in Ceres. A visitation is scheduled from 9 to 11 a.m. today, Tuesday, at Evins Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow on Wednesday at Oakhill cemetery in San Jose.

Evins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

(Obituary from the "The Daily Democrat," Wednesday, March 27, 2002, (Woodland, Yolo County, California). Submitted with the permission of the "The Daily Democrat," 711 Main St., Woodland, CA 95695.)

Jack H. Amann

Jack H. Amann died on April 10, 2004, in his residence in Diamond Springs. He was 93 years old.

Born July 6, 1910, in Spokane, Wash., he was an electrical engineer for 36 years. He was manager for the Western states for Square D Company, working in the Sacramento and Davis area. He had bachelor's and master's degrees in electrical engineering from California Institute of Technology.

He enjoyed golfing throughout his lifetime. He had served as president of the California Golf Club and helped establish a senior program at the Cameron Park Country Club. He also had the honor of shooting nine holes-in-one.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Joy.

He is survived by his daughter, Jacque Bartholomew, and her husband Wayne of Davis.

Private family services were held at the Chapel of the Pines Funeral Home, 2855 Cold Springs Road in Placerville.

Any remembrances can be made to the UC Davis Cancer Center, Health Sciences Advancement, 4900 Broadway, Suite 1150, Sacramento, CA 95820.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Friday, April 16, 2004.)

Peter Amato

Peter Amato, a Davis resident and World War II veteran, died Nov. 20, 2003, after a length battle with cancer. He was 86 years old.

He was born May 24, 1917, in Denver, Colo., and moved to Davis in 1973 from Nampa, Idaho, where he farmed and raised cattle. He had previously been a fruit grower in Yuba and Sutter counties before moving to Idaho.

Amato established and operated for 15 years one of Davis' first swimming pool service companies. He was a member of St. James Catholic Church, an avid gardener and a gourmet cook.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Sara. He is survived by his brothers, Joseph Amato of Ninilchik, Alaska; Tom Amato of Reno, Nev.; and Sebastian Amato of Seattle; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Amato's family expresses thanks to his caregivers, Marie LaCroix, Bonnie Burton, Dr. Lisa Krauss and the nurses in the intensive care unit at Sutter Davis Hospital, as well as friends who helped support Amato during his illness.

Friends are invited to attend a memorial Mass at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Newman Center, Fifth and C streets. Memorials may be directed to the St. Jude's Children's Hospital in Memphis, Tenn.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Davis Funeral Chapel.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Wednesday, December 3, 2003.)

Elmer Alfored Amen, Sr.

Elmer Alfored Amen Sr. died peacefully in his Woodland home Tuesday March 29 at the age of 79.

Born March 22, 1922 in Sacramento. Mr. Amen had been a life-long Yolo County resident. He was the son of the late Lydia and Henry Amen Sr.

Mr. Amen grew up on his mother and father's Ventura Ranch. After finishing High School, Mr. Amen enlisted in the Navy on March 4, 1944. He served on the U.S.S. Mercy Hospital Ship for two years. While sailing off the island of Okinawa, Japan, he witnessed a Japanese suicide bomber hit the U.S.S. Missouri. Fortunately only the suicide bomber was killed. Four years ago, he toured the Missouri now stationed at Pearl Harbor, and he got to see where the suicide bomber hit the ship. Mr. Amen was honorably discharged form the Navy in 1946.

Mr. Amen retired in September 1986 from the City of Woodland after 31 years working for the Public Works Dept. and managing the Woodland Cemetery for 20 of those years.

Mr. Amen was a member of the Woodland Presbyterian Church and a member of the Woodland Elk's Lodge No. 1299 for 46 years.

Family and friends remember the fun times he and Dee Dee had traveling with the Elk's Tail Enders, his large collection of Beanie Babies, label pins, and coins. You would often see him riding around town in his yellow Volkswagen (Bug) with the American flag waving on the antenna. Mostly, Mr. Amen will be remembered for all the fun, loving times he spent with family and friends.

Mr. Amen is survived by his daughters, Diana Pearson and husband, Ron; Joanne Branigan and husband, Ron; Cindy Dahler and husband, Mike; sons, Elmer Amen Jr., and Bill Sims; grandchildren, Kim Snyder, Karla Lindstrom, Steve Pearson, Christopher Branigan, David Amen, Jenny Thorp, Dawn Gasque, Andy Dahler, and Penny McGrath; 18 great-grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren; sister, Pat Giguiere, brother, Henry Amen Jr., and his wife Linda; numerous nieces and nephews, and his good friend, Vesta Wirth.

He was proceeded in death by his parents, Lydia and Henry Sr.; two brothers, Jack and Hugh Amen; sister, Evelyn Bender and his wife of 37 years, Dolores "Dee Dee" Amen.

A visitation is planned for Sunday, April 3 from 4 to 6 p.m. at McNary's Chapel, 458 College St. and a funeral service will be held at McNary's Chapel, Monday, April 4 at 11 a.m. Burial will follow the service at Monument Hill Memorial Cemetery. McNary's Chapel is assisting the family with all arrangements.

Memorials in Elmer Amen's name can be made to Yolo Hospice, P.O. Box 1014, Davis, 95617 or your favorite charity.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Friday, April 01, 2005.)

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Elmer Alfored Amen, Sr. (2nd of 2 obits.)

Elmer Alfored Amen Sr. died at his home in Woodland Tuesday, March 29, 2005 at age 79.

Mr. Amen was born March 22, 1926 in Sacramento. He was a life-long Yolo County resident. He graduated from Woodland High School and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was employed for 31 years by the city of Woodland Public Works Department and managed the Woodland Cemetery, retiring in 1986. He was a member of the Woodland Presbyterian Church and a 46-year member of the Woodland Elks Lodge No. 1299.

Survivors include Mr. Amen's daughters, Diana Pearson and her husband Ron, Joanne Branigan and her husband Ron, Cindy Dahler and her husband Mike; his sons, Elmer Amen Jr. and Bill Sims; nine grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; his sister, Pat Giguiere; his brothers, Henry Amen Jr. and his wife Linda and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife of 37 years, Dolores "Dee Dee" Amen; his parents, Lydia and Henry Amen Sr.; his sister, Evelyn Bender and his brothers, Jack and Hugh Amen.

The family requests memorials in Mr. Amen's name be directed to Yolo Hospice, P.O. Box 1014, Davis, 95617 or to the charity of the donor's choice.

Services: Visitation is scheduled for 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, April 3 at McNary's Chapel, 458 College St., Woodland. A funeral is scheduled for 11 a.m. Monday, April 4 at McNary's Chapel. Interment will follow the funeral at Monument Hill Memorial Park. McNary's Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Saturday, April 02, 2005.)

Hugh Howard Amen

Hugh Howard Amen, age 70, died at home in Woodland on Sunday, July 6, 2003, of diabetes. He was born on March 9, 1933, in Sacramento, the sixth child of Henry and Lydia Amen and grew up on the Ventura Ranch, most of which today is part of the Woodland Industrial Park. Hugh attended local schools, graduating from Woodland High School in 1951 where he excelled in sports and was cocaptain of the 1950 Sac-Joaquin championship football team. He attended Sacramento Junior College before enlisting in the U.S. Navy (1952-1956) where he served aboard the U.S.S. Rogers. Following military service Hugh attended Oregon Technical Institute. He was employed by Yolo County, retiring from the Sheriff's Department in 1984. In retirement Hugh enjoyed traveling, watching his grandchildren participate in various sporting events and restoring his 1954 Ford convertible.

He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Ruth Karlstad Amen, daughters and sons-in-law, Stephanie and Franc Elizondo and Brenda and Tom Moreland; and grandchildren, Ashleigh Ruth Moreland and Wyatt Hugh Moreland, all of Woodland. Also surviving are brothers, Hank and Elmer Amen; sister, Pat Giguiere; sister-in-law, Linda Amen; brother-in-law, Stan Bender; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Hugh was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Jack Amen; sister, Evelyn Bender; and sisters-in-law, Margaret Amen and DeeDee Amen; and his best friend Jack Witzelberger.

A private graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 9, 2003, at Monument Hill Memorial Park, with Dr. Jerry Pedersen of the Lutheran Church officiating. Interment will be at Monument Hill Memorial Park. Memorials may be directed to Yolo Hospice, P.O. Box 1014, Davis 95617.

Kraft Bros. Funeral Directors of Woodland is assisting the family with arrangements. Inquiries may be made by calling 662-4658.

(A photograph of Hugh Amen is included with this obituary.)

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Wednesday, July 9, 2003.)

Ethel Viola Ames

Ethel Viola Ames died in Alderson Convalescent Hospital of Woodland Monday, May 27, 2002, at age 81.

Born Nov. 11, 1920, in Red Oak, Okla., Mrs. Ames was the daughter of the late Henry A. and Nancy Lunsford. She had been a Yolo County resident for 43 years. She worked for the mobile home manufacturing facility in Woodland for several years.

Mrs. Ames is survived by her children, Peggy Keeton and husband Jim of Woodland, Nancy brown and husband Harvey of Knights Landing and Tommy Martin of Woodland; grandchildren, Lisa and Jimmy Keeton, Tina, Terri and Danny Garcia, Tony, Corene and Tommy Martin; and great-grandchildren, Kristi, Keri, Alec, Anthony, Cory, Jordan and Janett.

Other survivors include, Virdie Frankenhoff, Alek Lunsford and Grace Limbaugh, all of Hemet and Jim Lunsford of Woodland.

A graveside memorial service is scheduled at 10 a.m., Saturday, June 22, at Woodland Cemetery.

McNary's Chapel of Woodland is assisting the family with arrangements

(Obituary from the "The Daily Democrat," Thursday, June 20, 2002, (Woodland, Yolo County, California). Submitted with the permission of the "The Daily Democrat," 711 Main St., Woodland, CA 95695.)

Loretta (Savitsky) Ammons (1st of 2 obituaries)

Loretta Ammons left with the evening sun on Sunday, July 31, 2005, when she lost her brief fight to a very aggressive lung cancer. She was a leader, a saint, and devoted herself religiously to her family and friends.

Loretta Savitsky was born Feb. 20, 1942 in Mary-D, Pennsylvania. She graduated high school at the age of 16 and took a train to San Francisco, California where she met and married her husband, Lee. In 1969, they moved to Davis to work and raise their family.

Loretta began her career in the Temporary Pool at the University of California, Davis while attending a school for adults. She was hired as a Principal Clerk in 1971 by the Dean's Office, College of Letters and Science. Over the next 6 years, she advanced through several levels and was finally hired as an Assistant Dean in the College of Letters and Science in 1976. In 1995, she also accepted the Assistant Deanship for the Division of Mathematical and Physical Sciences and ultimately retired from the Division of Mathematical and Physical Sciences in 2001. During her career, she worked for eight Deans and many Associate Deans.

She spent her retirement traveling, shopping, and living quite parallel to her dreams as a young woman, while caring for her husband. They celebrated their 41st wedding anniversary April 4, 2005.

She is preceded in death by her parents, William and Blanche Savitsky of Mary-D, Pennsylvania. She is survived by her husband, Lee Ammons; daughter, Tracy Wilkins; son, Ben Ammons; brother, Ed Savitsky and his wife Dianne; and sister-in-law, Wanda May DeBlanc. She also leaves 4 grandchildren, several nieces, and several great-nieces and great-nephews.

A celebration of her life will begin with a rosary at 7 p.m. Friday, August 5, 2005, at St. James Catholic Church, 14th and B streets, Davis. It will continue with a memorial the next morning at 10 a.m., at St. James Catholic Church, followed by a reception to exchange memories of all kinds.

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting a donation to the American Cancer Society or to a charity of your choice.

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(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," from Friday, August 5, through Saturday, August 6, 2005.)

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Loretta (Savitsky) Ammons (2nd of 2 obits.)

Loretta (Savitsky) Ammons died of cancer in her Davis home Sunday, July 31, 2005, at age 63.

Born Feb. 20, 1942, in Mary-D, Pa., to the late William and Blanche (Fudali) Savitsky, Mrs. Ammons was the youngest of two children. She had been a Yolo County resident since 1969. She was employed by UC Davis. In 1971, she was hired as a principal clerk in the Dean's Office of the College of Letters and Science and six years later began her service as assistant dean in the same department. In 1995 she began serving as assistant dean for the Division of Mathematical and Physical Sciences and ultimately worked for eight deans and many associate deans, before her retirement from the Division of Mathematical and Physical Sciences in 2001.

Mrs. Ammons is survived by her husband of 41 years, Lee Ammons of Davis; daughter, Tracy Wilkins of Woodland; son, Ben Ammons also of Davis; and four grandchildren. Also surviving are her brother, Ed Savitsky and wife Dianne of Pennsylvania; and sister-in-law, Wanda May DeBlanc of Colorado Springs, Co.; and several nieces; great-nieces; and great-nephews.

The family requests donations be directed to American Cancer Society, or to a charity of the donor's choice, in lieu of flowers. North Sacramento Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Services: A celebration of her life, with a rosary to be recited, is scheduled at 7 p.m. today, Friday, Aug. 5, at St. James Catholic Church, 14th and B streets, Davis. A memorial is scheduled at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, also at St. James Catholic Church, followed by a reception at the same location.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Saturday, August 6, 2005.)

Meuanjai "Aun" Ampunsang

Meuanjai "Aun" Ampunsang, a UC Davis international graduate student, died April 2, 2002, in Sacramento. She was 25 years old.

She was born Aug. 20, 1976, in Nakorn Sri Tamarach Province in Thailand, and was the youngest child of Mrs. Duangjai Issarapaibul and Col. Tawan Ampunsang.

She graduated from primary school with the best mannered award at Daruneewattana School. She was also very proud of her accomplishments as the representative of the Nakorn Sri Tamarach province's swimming team.

Her family describes her as a pleasant, high-spirited child who was compassionate, generous and brilliant.

She and her sister, Orn, left the countryside and moved to Bangkok to live with their Aunt Sompol Na Songkhla and Uncle Amporn Songkhla for six years in hopes of pursuing their dream of attending Pan Smith Secondary School and later graduating from senior high school at Triem Udom Nmkloa.

Aun was a beloved student of every teacher who was lucky enough to have her as a pupil, her family says.

Upon graduating with honors with her bachelor's degree in biotechnology from Assumption University in Bangkok, Thailand, in 1997, she immediately joined the faculty of the university as a biotechnology lecturer.

In 2000 she was offered a full graduate fellowship from The Assumption University to earn her Ph.D. in food chemistry/biochemistry at the department of food science and technology at UC Davis, working under the direction of Professor Gary Smith.

She had completed all of her required course work by the end of the winter quarter 2002 and was happily looking forward to beginning her research for the Ph.D. degree.

Aun was preceded in death by her brother, Varuud, in 2001.

She is survived by her parents; her sister, Meuanphun Ampunsang; her paternal grandmother, Sarai Ampunsang; and her maternal grandmother, Kajit Patcharanond.

A celebration of her life will begin at noon Wednesday in the Cruess Hall courtyard at UC Davis. Her friends and colleagues will recount their memories of her. She had many friends in Davis who will miss her.

Friends wishing to make a donation in her memory may send their gifts to Wat Sacramento Buddhavanaram, 151 South Ave., Sacramento, CA 95838.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Monday, April 8, 2002, (Yolo County). Submitted with the permission of the "The Davis Enterprise," 315 G Street, Davis, CA 95616.)

Clarence E. Amrine

Clarence E. Amrine, of Carmichael passed away peacefully on Jan. 9, 2003. He was 74 years old. A native of Oklahoma, he went to high school in Winters.

Mr. Armine served his country in the United States Marine Corps during World War II. As a licensed contractor and owner of Amrine Construction for over 40 years, he was a 30 year member of Cement Masons Union #582. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and it was said that he grew the best vegetables around. Friends and family are saddened by the loss of this greatly respected, hard working man.

He is survived by his wife, Imogine; children Daniel Amrine, Paul Amrine and Judy Quincy; grandchildren Rebecca, John, Geneva, Angela, James, Emily, J. J., Lauren and Jennifer; great-grandchildren Abby, Jake, Mahala and Jeremiah; brothers and sisters Almetta Eaton, Rose Koolhof and Warren Amrine.

He was preceded in death by daughter Robert Berwith and siblings Clifford Amrine, Geneva McKinney and Florence McLain.

Friends and family are invited to the visitation Thursday, Jan. 16, from 4 to 8 p.m., at Price Funeral Chapel 6335 Sunrise Boulevard in Citrus Heights. Services will be held on Friday, Jan. 17, at 10 a.m. at Antelope Christian Center, 4533 Antelope Road in Antelope. Interment will be at the Mount Vernon Cemetery, 8201 Greenback Lane in Fair Oaks.

Memorials may be made in Mr. Armine's name to the American Heart Association.

(Obituary from the "Winters Express," Thursday, January 16, 2003.)