Benjamin Franklin Lloyd

(Woodland (California) Daily Democrat; 18 February 1908, p.1)

"B.F. Lloyd of Rumsey Dead - He Had Been in Failing Health Several Months - The Funeral Will Be Held Thursday Morning and Interment Will Be at Capay -

Benjamin Franklin Lloyd, for fifteen years a resident of Capay Valley, died at the Lloyd home near Rumsey a few minutes after 6 o'clock Monday evening February 17th. He had not been in robust health for several years, but his failure became distinctly noticeable last November.

Funeral services will be held at the Lloyd residence on Thursday, February 20th, beginning at 8:30 a.m. The body will be taken to Capay and interment will be in the I.O.O.F. cemetery.

Mr. Lloyd was a native of Berksville, Adair county, Kentucky, and was born on the 1st of February, 1836. He was therefore 72 years and 16 days old. He was the youngest of a family of sixteen children. All his surviving brothers and sisters are residents of either Kentucky or Illinois.

When he was but 8 years of age his parents removed to Springfield, Illinois, where he resided for 15 years.

On the 20th of March, 1859, Mr. Lloyd joined a party en route to California. He traveled by ox team and was six months in crossing the plains. On the 2?th of September, of the same year, he arrived in Susanville, Lassen county, where he remained until the following spring.

He next removed to Colusa county, where for a time he was a partner with his brother, Turner Johnson Lloyd, in the stock business. Later he, with George W. Packard, engaged in farming on an extensive scale.

For twenty years he operated in Colusa and Tehama Counties, and was quite active in farming and stock raising. In 1888 he removed to Oregon, where he continued in agricultural pursuits for five years. He arrived in Yolo County on the 7th of November, 1893, and located in Capay Valley, near Rumsey where he continued to reside until his death. He engaged in farming and fruit growing for some time, but during his last years he gave up the activities and responsibilities of a busy life and lived quietly and contentedly with his two sons.

Mr. Lloyd was married to Miss Katie Rantz in Marysville on the 27th of September, 1866. It proved to be a very happy union and their domestic relations were close, confiding and affectionate until the wife and mother died in Capay valley about five years ago.

Four children were born to them. The oldest, Fannie,[should be Hattie] is the wife of Charles Stone of Rumsey. The second, Lottie, died in infancy in 1871. Ben and George Lloyd, the two sons, are well known and highly respected residents of Capay Valley.

(The above obituary was contributed by Nancy Phillips, <ncpsac@aol.com>.)

Evelyn June Lloyd

Evelyn June Lloyd died in Sacramento Sunday, Nov. 28, 2004 at age 76.

Mrs. Lloyd was born March, 31, 1928 in Chico. She had been a Yolo County resident for 21 years. She worked for the Franchise Tax Board for 15 years and was a member of the church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Survivors include Mrs. Lloyd's son, Stephen Vincent Lloyd of Gardena and her sister, Vernetta Hepburn and her husband Charles of Chico. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur.

Services: A graveside memorial service is scheduled for 12:45 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 18 at Monument Hill Memorial Park, Woodland. McNary's Chapel of Woodland is assisting the family with arrangements.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Wednesday, December 15, 2004.)

George F. Lloyd

(Woodland (California) Daily Democrat; 30 October 1953)

"George F. Lloyd Dies Suddenly - Funeral Rites Pending for Rumsey Resident -

Funeral services are being arranged here today for George Franklin Lloyd, 75, well known resident of Rumsey who died suddenly yesterday at his home.

Mr. Lloyd, who had been under a doctor's care for several years, had been about his usual activities at his ranch home when he was stricken and died at 1 p.m.

Born in Princeton, Colusa county, August 20, 1878, he was the son of the late Benjamin and Mary Lloyd who farmed near Corning and Princeton and then went to Burns, Ore., where they conducted a hotel and livery stable business until 1892, when they moved with their family to Rumsey. George Lloyd had lived in Rumsey since 1892. He was married November 11 [November 14, 1911], in Rumsey to Loretta Toomey Lloyd, who survives him.

He also leaves two sons, Chester R. Lloyd and George F. Lloyd, Jr., both of Sacramento; a daughter, Mrs. Edward Brown, Chicago; a sister, Mrs. Hattie Stone, Williams, and four grandchildren.

Mr. Lloyd was a member of Land Mark Lodge No. 253, F. and A.M., Esparto, and the Western Yolo Grange.

Funeral services are pending at the McNary funeral home."

(The above obituary was contributed by Nancy Phillips, <ncpsac@aol.com>.)

Norma June Lloyd

Norma June Lloyd died in West Sacramento Wednesday, March 10, 2004, at age 64.

Born May 12, 1939, in Stigler, Okla., Mrs. Lloyd had been a Yolo County resident for 25 years.

Survivors include her sons, Ronnie Mulkey of Washington, Fred Mulkey Jr. and fiancee Catherene Humphrey, and Johnnie Lloyd; daughters, Annette Shaw and husband Guy of West Sacramento, and Rowena Hutchings of Oroville; daughter-in-law, Carole Lloyd; grandchildren, Jah Lloyd and wife Erin, Cody Mulkey, Ashley Walker and Christopher Walker; and great-grandchildren, Tommie Lloyd and Alexander Lloyd. She was preceded in death by her husband Freeman Lloyd; and son, Tommie Lloyd.

Arrangements are under the direction of McNary's Chapel of Woodland.

Services: A funeral service is scheduled at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 18, at McNary's Chapel, 458 College St., Woodland. Burial will be at Monument Hill Memorial Park, Woodland.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Monday, March 15, 2004.)

Fern Quon Lo

Fern Quon Lo, a Davis resident for 38 years, died at her daughter's home in Sacramento on July 1, 2003. She was 84.

Born Aug. 24, 1918, in Winnifred, Alberta, Canada, she earned her bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan, then continued her graduate work at UC Berkeley. She worked for many years as a microbiologist for Shell Oil Co. before becoming a computer programmer for the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine.

Her interests included politics, current events, business, art, gardening and travel. She was a member of the International House, Davis, Davis Democratic Club, Davis Art Center Guild, Great Decisions Discussion Group, the Farm Circle and Chinese Ladies Luncheon Group. She also traveled and lived in Canada, China, Japan and England.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jung-Pang Lo, a professor of Chinese history, in April 1981.

She is survived by her children, Sandra Lo of Sacramento, Tony Lo of Mountain View and Vicki Lo of Los Angeles, and her grandchildren, Lani, Mei Mei and Jett.

At her request, no services will be held.

Memorials may be made in Fern Lo's name to International House, 10 College Park, Davis, CA 95616. Cards of remembrance and condolence may be sent to the Lo home, 1301 Oak Ave. in Davis.

Arrangements are under the direction of Davis Funeral Chapel.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Friday, July 11, 2003.)

Henry Paul Lo Guercio

Dr. Henry Paul Lo Guercio of Woodland died Dec. 27, 2003, at Alderson's Convalescent Hospital there. Though he had been disabled from a stroke since 1977, his death from natural causes came unexpectedly. He was 80.

He was born Nov. 12, 1923, in New York, to Bert and Alma Lo Guercio. He attended Bordentown (N.J.) Military Institute from elementary school through high school, graduating in 1941. After graduation, he underwent training at Plattsburg Military Base in New York, attended Rutgers University in New Jersey for one year and then relocated with his family to Southern California.

He was drafted into the U.S. Army during World War II. He completed basic training at Fort Benning, Ga., entering active service as a second lieutenant in May 1943. He served as an infantry unit commander, fighting in France in the Battle of Normandy. He earned a European Theater of Operations Ribbon with one Bronze Star. He was honorably discharged in February 1945.

Following a year of hospitalization and rehabilitation for shell shock, he returned to Southern California. He worked at his father's grocery store before enrolling at UCLA as a pre-med student. In 1956, he received his medical degree from the UCLA College of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons.

He and his wife, Dr. Jean Lo Guercio, moved to Sacramento in the late 1950s. They went into private practice together, he as a general practitioner and she as a pediatrician. The moved their practice and residence to Carmichael in the 1960s. He was a past president of the Sacramento Medical Society.

In the early 1970s, an injury following a fall from a horse left him unable to practice medicine. In 1977, he suffered a cerebral aneurysm, leaving him completely disabled. His wife died suddenly of the same affliction in 1986. After her death, he moved to Woodland.

Known as "Doc" to many of his friends, he was an avid horse racing fan and loved country music, fishing and gardening. His family said that as physicians, he and his wife placed principle before profit, providing medical care to anyone in need, regardless of their ability to pay.

He is survived by his daughters, Debra Lo Guercio of Winters and Susan Lo Guercio of Santa Monica; grandchildren, Jimmy Ramos of San Luis Obispo and Janine Ramos of Winters and their father, Jim Ramos of Winters; mother, Alma Lo Guercio of Santa Maria; brother and sister-in-law, Peter and Marilyn Lo Guercio of Santa Maria; nephews, Bert Lo Guercio of Tujunga and Steven Lo Guercio of Camarillo; nieces, Lisa McMartin of Canyon Country and Cheryl McGinty of Shell Beach; numerous cousins, grand-nieces and grand-nephews.

Friends are invited to attend funeral services Friday at 1 p.m. at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Third and Main streets in Winters.

Remembrances may be made in his name to the National Stroke Association, 9707 E. Easter Lane, Englewood CO 80112; the American Stroke Association, online at strokeassociation-donate.org.; or the Winters Healthcare Foundation, 7 Main St., Winters CA 95694.

Arrangements are under the direction of Smith's Colonial Chapel in Winters.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Wednesday, December 31, 2003.)

Jean S. Loader

Jean S. Loader died Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2005 at age 90.

Mrs. Loader was born on May 20, 1915 in Providence, R.I. She is survived by her daughters, Cynthia A. Magness and her husband Dick and Natalie J. Loader; her grandchildren, Kira Magness, Matt Magness, Marco Loader and Chrissy Loader; her great-grandchildren, Zachery Roberts-Loader and Nathanial Roberts-Loader; her sisters, Ruth Brubaker and Catherine Carpenter plus nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward M. Loader, Sr.; her son Edward M. "Ted" Loader, Jr.; her sisters, Anne F. Matheson and Betty Pickering; and her brother, Thomas F. Stevenson.

The family requests memorials in Mrs. Loader's name be directed to the Woodland Senior Center, 630 Lincoln Ave., Woodland, 95695 or to a charity of the donor's choice.

Services: Services for family and friends were held Nov. 26. Russ Monroe Mortuary in Fair Oaks assisted the family with arrangements.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Friday, December 2, 2005.)

Dean Lobaugh

Dean Lobaugh died peacefully on Oct. 7, 2004, surrounded by his family. He had celebrated his 100th birthday on Sept. 2.

A memorial service will begin at 2 p.m. Sunday at Davis Community Church, 412 C St.

Born in Washington, Kan., in 1904, he grew up on a farm in Prosser, Wash. His extraordinary career as an educator culminated in his position as superintendent of the Davis Unified School District from 1957 to 1970. During his 34 years in Davis, he was an active member of the Davis Community Church, serving as elder, and in the Davis Rotary Club.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Eleanor, who died in 1994 at the age of 89.

He is survived by his daughter Genevieve (GiGi), three grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

Memorial gifts may be made to Pathways Hospice, 909 Hyde St., Suite 541, San Francisco, CA 94109.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Tuesday, October 19, 2004.)

David Lockerbie

David Lockerbie died June 12, 2000, in Santa Cruz. He was 47.

He was born Dec. 22, 1952, in Winnipeg, Canada, to John C. And Nora Brown Lockerbie. He was a resident of Yolo County for the past 10 years.

An employee of the United States Postal Service, in West Sacramento, for the past four years, Lockerbie was a frequent volunteer at the Doris Tate Crime Victims Bureau, repairing computers and other office equipment.

He enjoyed fishing, golf, traveling and working on computers.

Lockerbie is survived by his wife, Cheryl Lockerbie of Woodland; son, Scott Lockerbie of Woodland; mother, Nora Brown Lockerbie of Toronto; father, John Lockerbie of Calgary; sister, Caroline Woodley; and brother, Campbell Lockerbie of Toronto.

A memorial service will be held at the Woodland Presbyterian Church at Colombia and Gibson Road, in Woodland, Tuesday at 2 p.m.

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

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," for the week of June 18, 2000.)

John ''Matthew'' Lockerbie

John ''Matthew'' Lockerbie died June 12, 2000, in Santa Cruz. He was 16. Born in Estevan, Canada on December 20, 1983, he was a resident of Woodland for the past 10 years. He attended Woodland High School and was scheduled to graduate in 2001.

He enjoyed working with computers and was a member of the Woodland High School wrestling team as well as the high school student organization DeMolay. Lockerbie was a frequent volunteer for the Doris Tate Crime Victims Bureau. He loved to fish with his dad and his dog.

Lockerbie is survived by his mother, Cheryl Lockerbie of Woodland; brother, Scott Lockerbie of Woodland; paternal grandmother, Nora Brown Lockerbie of Toronto; paternal grandfather, John Lockerbie of Calgrary; and maternal grandparents, Susan and Frank McTighe of Calgary.

A memorial service will be held at Woodland Presbyterian Church at Colombia and Gibson roads, in Woodland, Tuesday at 2 p.m.

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

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," for the week of June 18, 2000.)

George Robert Loewen

George Robert Loewen died unexpectedly of hypertension - heart disease as the coroner reported Saturday, July 13 in his home in Patterson, Stanislaus County, at age 42.

Born April 3, 1960, a Woodland native and a graduate of Woodland High School. Mr. Loewen worked for Patterson Irrigator as a reporter since January of 2001. He received his journalism degree in 1984 from California State University, Fresno, after attending Santa Rosa Junior College and Yuba College.

He graduated in 1979 from Woodland High School where he was voted the most loyal player on the 1978 varsity football team. He continued to return to Woodland one weekend a month as a docent in the Heidrick Ag History Center and Hays Antique Truck Museum. Before joining the staff of the Stanislaus County newspaper, he reported for the Davis Enterprise, Daily Democrat, the Dixon Tribune, and other publications.

According to his family members, "other reporters on the Irrigator staff remember him for his sense of humor and his positive attitude. 'I really enjoyed working with George. He had a great sense of humor, and he was a very good writer,' recalls reporter Maddy Houk. Mike Bush remembers that he always had good things to say about everyone and had a very positive attitude."

Mr. Loewen is survived by his father, Walter R. Loewen of Woodland; brothers, Thomas K. Loewen and his wife Catherine of Woodland, and Gerald D. Loewen and his wife Kate of Louisville, Ky.; sister-in-law, Carol M. Loewen of Sacramento; nieces, Heather Barnes of Davis, Samantha Loewen of Louisville, Melisa Smasal of Paradise, Marsha Jones of Sacramento and Stephanie Mouser of Woodland; and nephews, Brian Loewen of Gilroy, and Nicholas Loewen of Louisville.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Sally M. Loewen; and brothers, Daniel R. Loewen and Frederick R. Loewen.

A memorial service is scheduled at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 20, in St. John's United Church of Christ, 432 Cleveland St., where Loewen was baptized and confirmed. The Rev. Derril Peabody will officiate.

The family requests memorials be directed to the charity of the donor's choice.

The Neptune Society of Sacramento is assisting the family with arrangements.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Friday, July 19, 2002.)

Roderick Augustus Logan

Roderick Augustus Logan, died Friday, Sept., 5, 2003, in Sacramento, at age 79.

Born Dec. 5, 1923, in Esparto, Mr. Logan the child of Alvin Alfred and Hattie Clayton Logan. He was educated in Esparto until 1934 when the family moved to Woodland. He graduated from Woodland High School and immediately after graduation enlisted in the Army. He served in Japan during World War II. After his discharge, he lived in Los Angeles. He was active with the YMCA receiving many awards. He worked for Lockheed Aircraft for 35 years as a troubleshooter and was a jeweler by trade. After his retirement from Lockheed Aircraft, Mr. Logan decided to move back to Woodland. He was a member of the Masonic Order and received his 50-year plaque, and pin, in June 2000.

Survivors include his sister, Lorena Logan Taylor of Woodland; and brother, Carver Dunbar Logan of Honolulu, Hawaii. He is also survived by James T. Molson Jr. and Jeannette L. Molson of Woodland, Brenda Earl Jones-Smith of Rocklin, Carl Logan and Herbie Logan of Woodland, Carmelita Logan Prince, Roberta Logan Hunt, William Logan and Rodney Logan of Sacramento, Lorin Lewis, Stephen Lewis and Margo Lewis of Oakland, Hugo Logan, Jorge Logan and Estella Logan Hodge of Honolulu, Hawaii, and Azalea Logan Whittaker, Carolyn Logan Lewis of Horse Creek and Aaron Logan Jr. of Woodland; numerous grandnieces; grandnephews; great-grandnieces and great-grandnephews. He was preceded in death by his father in 1950 and his mother in 1949; brothers, Henry Booker Logan in 1978, Alvin Logan Jr. in 1988 and Aaron C. Logan Sr. in 2000; sisters, Grace Logan Patterson in 1990, Estella Logan Earl in 1995, Nellie Logan Lewis in 2000, and Addie Logan Molson in 2002.

The family requests memorials be directed to the local Alzheimer's Association; or the YMCA, 1006 E. 28th St., Los Angeles, 90011, in the name of Roderick A. Logan. Arrangements are under the direction of McNary's Chapel of Woodland.

Services: Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12, at McNary's Chapel, 458 College St., Woodland. Interment will be at Woodland Cemetery.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Thursday, September 11, 2003.)

Mike Logefeil

Mike Logefeil died on Nov. 9, 2002, after a yearlong battle with cancer. He was 56.

Born in Berkeley on Nov. 8, 1946, he was a Vietnam veteran and a welder by trade before a disabling auto accident forced him to retire. He was an avid collector of antique memorabilia and a wonderful artist. Those who knew him will miss his sweet smile and gentle nature.

He is survived by a large and loving family, including daughter Amy of Davis; father Richard and stepmother Vivian of Redding; brother Peter; sister Diane Lauro and her husband Don; sister Judy Teater and her husband Larry; nieces and nephews Sarah, Elizabeth and Jesse Lauro and Daniel and Rachel Teater.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Yolo Hospice.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Monday, November 18, 2002.")

Daniels Charles Logue

Daniels Charles Logue died in Acapulco, Mexico, Monday, Feb. 4, 2002 at the age of 78. He was born in Clairton, Pennsylvania as the 10th child of Lester and Bertha Logue.

Mr. Logue was educated at La Salle Military School, Saville, Long Island, N.Y., where he had a football scholarship. He played his freshman year of college at Notre Dame on coach Frank Leahy's first freshman team. His roommate at La Salle was Louis Salmoza, future president of Nicaragua and Charlie Trippi, All-American at University of Georgia.

At the onset of World War War II, Mr. Logue enlisted in the army. He was attached to Gen. George S. Patton's third army, in which he saw action at the Battle of the Bulge in Bastogn. His division was the first to liberate several concentration camps on their march to Berchtesgarden. At the close of the war in Europe, at the request of Gen. Douglas McArthur, who wanted veteran combat troops for the invasion of Japan, his division was immediately sent to the Philippines.

After his discharge, he was offered a football scholarship at the University of North Carolina. The team played in two Sugar Bowl games and one Cotton Bowl game. It was known as the "Charlie Cho-Choo Justice" era. He was also a member of the Sigma Nu Fraternity and graduated with a bachelor of science degree in geology.

Residing in Yolo County for about 51 years, Mr. Logue was the president of the Jr. Chamber of Commerce, Carlton Club, and headed the Yolo County Board of Realtors and Yolo County Republican Central Committee.

He served in many statewide and national committees of the Republican party as delegate to the 1964 Republican National Convention in San Francisco and the Republican National Convention in Kansas City.

He served in many statewide and national committees of the Republican party.

He was also a Vestryman at St. Lukes's Episcopal Church in Woodland.

Active as a builder and developer, his work spanned from Catalina Island to many locations in Central and Northern California. The majority of the projects he worked on benefited the disadvantaged and the elderly.

Mr. Logue enjoyed fishing in Dunsmuir, golf at the Yolo Filers Club and El Macero country clubs and frequent trips to Chapel Hill for reunions with football team members. At Chapel Hill he met and married Kate Connor, a coed from Durnham, North Carolina.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Kate Connor of El Macero; daughters Kate Connor (Connie) Wilson of Carmichael, and Susan Farrell Pinskton of Danville; son Daniels Russell Logue, of Marysville; grandsons David and Joshua Pinskton, Aaron Daniels Barrow, Christian Lee Barrow, Joel Jefferson Barrow, and Andrew James Barrow; granddaughters Sarah Pinkston and Cheni Logue; and three great grandchildren, David, Nathaniel, and Muriel Pinkston and Connor Logue Barrow.

Services are scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb 16 at St. Luke's Episcopal Church 515 Second Street, Woodland, CA.

The family requests memorials be sent in lieu of flowers to the Salvation Army. 3755 North Freeway Blvd., Sacramento, 95835 designated "The Salvation Army Acapulco Children's Home."

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Monday, February 11, 2002.)

George Vernon Lokie

George Vernon Lokie died July 28, 2001, at Kaiser Hospital in Sacramento. Born in Otis, Colo., on April 23, 1917, he was 84 years old.

He was a resident of Yolo County for 34 years. He was a vocational rehabilitation counselor for the state prior to his retirement. He was a member of the Countryside Community Church in Esparto and the Audubon Society.

He is survived by his sons, James Lokie of Dallas, John Lokie of Yorba Linda and Stephen Lokie and his wife Petra Baltrusch of Hamburg, Germany; and daughter, Elizabeth Gipson and her husband Michael of Coos Bay, Ore. He is also survived by his sister, Patricia Lee and her husband Terry of Tucson, Ariz.; and his grandsons, Devon and Trevor Lokie of Dallas.

A funeral will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Countryside Community Church in Esparto with interment to follow at the Capay Cemetery. McNary's Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Wednesday, August 1, 2001.)

Marvin J. Lokkesmoe

Marvin Lokkesmoe died in Woodland Saturday, Sept. 11, 2004 at age 87.

Mr. Lokkesmoe was born May 30, 1917 in Mount Vernon, S.D. He joined the Navy in 1936 and was aboard the USS West Virginia during the attack on Pearl Harbor. He worked as a project manager in construction before retiring.

Survivors include Mr. Lokkesmoe's wife of 62 years, Patricia Lokkesmoe of Woodland, daughter Mary Pat Lokkesmoe of Eugene, Ore., sons Tim Lokkesmoe and his wife Patti of San Clemente and Jim Lokkesmoe and his wife Lynda of Woodland; grandchildren Kirsten Ayulo and her husband Mike of Tustin, Erik Lokkesmoe and his wife Monica of Falls Church, Va., Jason Lokkesmoe and his wife Angela of Oakland and Ryan and Jenna Lokkesmoe of Woodland, great-grandchildren Abigail and Cooper Ayulo of Tustin and Kolton Lokkesmoe of Falls Church, Va. He is also survived by his sister Ruth Shirk of Priest River, Idaho and his brother Bob Lokkesmoe and his wife Betty of Salinas.

The family requests that memorials in Mr. Lokkesmoe's name be directed to the Gideon's Society.

Services: A funeral is scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 18 at First Baptist Church, 1616 West St., Woodland. Green Valley Funeral and Cremation Services of Cameron Park is assisting the family with arrangements.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," September 18, 2004.)

Nellie Ruth Lomprey

Nellie Ruth Lomprey of Davis died peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2005. Born Jan. 25, 1915, in Staten Island, N.Y., she was 90 years old.

A memorial service will begin at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 26, at the Episcopal Church of St. Martin, 640 Hawthorn Lane in Davis.

She moved to California at age 13 with her family and went on to attend UC Berkeley, earning her bachelor of arts degree in 1938 and a master's degree in public health in 1951. She had an active career in public health education, working 29 years in federal, state and local agencies in California, Alaska and Washington, D.C. She retired in 1979.

In 1994, she moved from Berkeley to Davis, where she became active in many community organizations, including the Episcopal Church of St. Martin, International House, the Davis Senior Center and the University Retirement Community, where she lived for the past five years. She was surrounded by family, friends and caring hospice and URC nurses as her life drew to a close, family members said.

Her hobbies included a fascination with gems and minerals, which prompted an interest in "rock-hounding," jewelry making and exhibiting fluorite specimens. She also took classes in geology, silver casting and lapidary, and collected art, Alaskan ivory and Canadian soapstone carvings. Family members said Lomprey's life also was filled with a faith in God, meaningful purpose, generosity and a great love for family and friends.

She is survived by a large, extended family, including three sisters: Edith Kanoff of Davis, Margaret Moruza of Berkeley and Mary Bush of Chico.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Monday February 14, 2005.)

Arlida M. "Lee" Long

Arlida "Lee" Long passed away Monday, April 11, 2005. She was born Aug. 19, 1923 in

Rushford, Minn. to Alfred and Mabel Bakken. She was the oldest of their 10 children. She was educated in rural Minnesota schools, and trained as a nurse at St. Lucas School of Nursing in Faribault, Minn. She served in the Army during WWII as a nurse in the Pacific Theatre, particularly the Philippines. She then worked in nursing at Yolo General Hospital, and lived in the nurses' quarters that still stand at Beamer and Cottonwood. She married Jim Long of Zamora on April 6, 1947; they celebrated their 58th anniversary last week. She was active in the Zamora community, serving as a committed 4-H leader and booster. She was also involved in the Mothers Club of Zamora Union School, and served on the local election board for many years. She continued using her nursing skills by assisting at many well-baby and immunization clinics, and at the Elks Blood Bank. After surviving a melanoma in 1963, she drove numerous patients to oncology services in Sacramento on a weekly basis.

She was a long-time member of St. John's United Church of Christ; taught Sunday school there and served on the Consistory, as well as taking on many other duties of the church. She had been active at Stollwood/St. John's Retirement Village in fund-raising efforts and with the residents' activities.

She is survived by her husband, Jim Long of Zamora; two daughters and their husbands: Janet and Stan Levers of Woodland and Barbara and David Frey of Thousand Oaks; and her son David Long and his wife Rachael of Zamora. She loved her six grandchildren dearly and reveled in their achievements: Clara Levers of Sacramento; Toby Levers of Cambridge, England; 2nd Lt. Eric Frey and his wife Jessica of Quantico, Va.; James Frey of San Luis Obispo; Andrew Frey of Thousand Oaks and Eugene Long of Zamora. She was preceded in death by her parents, her youngest sister, Ruth Boyum and her godchild, Patricia Croll. Her four brothers, Allwyn, Everett, Donald and David and their wives still live in the Rochester, Minn. area; brother-in-law, Arvid Boyum lives in Minneapolis. Her sister, Evangeline lives in Walkerton, Ind.; sister Dorothy lives in Medford, Minn.; sister Billy "Mildred" lives in Zamora and sister Elvira lives in McQueeny, Texas.

She felt privileged to attend her grandson's wedding last summer in Texas, and see all of her brothers and sisters in Minnesota shortly after that at her much-loved family reunions. She also has numerous in-laws in and around the Zamora area, as well as many dear friends, especially her nursing/Army colleagues that formed a potluck club and shared their lives and many good times across the years. Lee will be dearly missed by all who knew her and experienced her generosity and love.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 16 at St. John's United Church of Christ at 10:30 a.m. Memorials should be directed to the American Cancer Society or St. John's Village (Stollwood Convalescent Hospital).

Kraft Bros. Funeral Directors is assisting the family with arrangements. Inquiries may be made by calling 662-4658 or contacting www.legacy.com.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Thursday, April 14, 2005.)

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Arlida M. 'Lee' Long (1923-2005) (2nd of 2 obits.)

Arlida "Lee" Long of Zamora died Monday, April 11 at age 81.

Mrs. Long was born Aug. 19, 1923 in Rushford, Minn. to Alfred and Mabel Bakken. She was educated in Minnesota schools and trained as a nurse at St. Lucas School of Nursing in Faribault, Minn. She served in the U.S. Army during World War II as a nurse in the Pacific Theatre, particularly the Philippines. After the war, she was a nurse at Yolo General Hospital. She served as a 4-H leader and booster in Zamora, involved in the Mothers Club of Zamora Union School and served on the local election board. She assisted at well-baby and immunization clinics and at the Elks Blood Bank. She was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ; taught Sunday school and served on the Consistory. She volunteered at Stollwood/St. John's Retirement Village with fund-raising efforts and residents' activities.

Survivors include Mrs. Long's husband of 58 years, Jim Long of Zamora; her daughters, Janet Levers and her husband Stan of Woodland and Barbara Frey and her husband David of Thousand Oaks; her son, David Long and his wife Rachael of Zamora; her grandchildren, Clara Levers of Sacramento; Toby Levers of Cambridge, England, Eric Frey and his wife Jessica of Quantico, Va., James Frey of San Luis Obispo, Andrew Frey of Thousand Oaks and Eugene Long of Zamora; her sisters, Evangeline of Walkerton, Ind., Dorothy of Medford, Minn., Billy "Mildred" of Zamora and Elvira of McQueeny, Texas; her brothers, Allwyn, Everett, Donald and David and their wives all of Rochester, Minn. and her brother-in-law, Arvid Boyum of Minneapolis. She was preceded in death by her parents, her youngest sister, Ruth Boyum and her godchild, Patricia Croll.

The family requests memorials in Mrs. Long's name be directed to the American Cancer Society or St. John's Village (Stollwood Convalescent Hospital).

Services: A memorial service is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 16 at St. John's United Church of Christ, 434 Cleveland St., Woodland. Kraft Bros. Funeral Directors is assisting the family with arrangements.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Friday, April 15, 2005.)

Austin C. Long

Austin C. Long: a 23-year resident of Davis, died Nov. 18, 2000, at Woodland Memorial Hospital. Born Jan. 4, 1914, in Sistersville, W.Va., he was 86.

He was raised in Weirton, W.Va., and was a graduate of Weirton High School. Before moving to Davis, he owned and operated a grocery store in Paris, Pa. After moving to Davis he worked for Hunt Wesson Foods for more than 10 years. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1943 to 1946.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Grace Fortin Long, in 1980; a brother, Ward Long; and a sister, Ethel Caldwell.

He is survived by his children, Judith Long-Opheim and her husband John of Seattle, Nancy Long-Astfalk and her husband Ed of Marietta, Ga., Joan Long and her husband Keith Dughi of Sacramento and Thomas Long of Davis. He is also survived by his sister, Ruth Jansen of Cincinnati, Ohio, and six grandchildren.

Friends may call Wednesday after 9:30 a.m. and are invited to attend the funeral that day at 11 a.m. at the Davis Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow at the Davis Cemetery.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," November 21, 2000.)

Charles Lonnie Long

Charles Lonnie Long of Davis died June 24, 2003. He was 57.

Born in Logansport, Ind., on Aug. 23, 1945, he moved to Yolo County eight years ago. He worked as a dishwasher at Little Prague restaurant and as a jack-of-all-trades for the Davis Community Meals homeless shelter.

He is survived by a number of close friends in Davis.

A memorial service will be held Monday, July 21, at 11:30 a.m. at Davis Community Meals shelter, 1111 H St.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Sunday, July 6, 2003.)

Dolores May Long

Dolores May Long died in Woodland, Monday, Jan. 28, 2002, at age 72.

Born May 8, 1929, in Woodland, Mrs. Long attended Woodland elementary schools and Woodland High School. She studied piano playing for 10 years. She was a member of Rainbow Girls and the Junior Chamber of Commerce. She was a stagehand for school plays, a member of "Hi-Y," and held different offices while on the Ilex staff. She attended Sacramento City College, University of California, Berkeley, and graduated from Chico State College. She began her teaching career in Dunnigan and Davis. She taught for 27 years at Woodland's Beamer, Dingle and Freeman elementary schools. In 1952, she married Ted Neal Long. They lived near Zamora where he was a farmer and sheep rancher. According to her family members, "her hobbies included reading, listening to music, sewing and knitting. She had a dry sense of humor." She and her husband were members of a Zamora Pot-Luck group for many years. She was a 4-H cooking leader. She played cards with different groups of friends. After he (sic) retirement she and her husband went to antique shows. She would travel with the "Pedro Bus" group to Reno.

Mrs. Long is survived by her children and their spouses, Sandra Montero and husband Tony, Alex Long and wife Marlene, Chris Long and wife Sally; grandchildren, Brooke and Nick Montero, Sterling, Paul and Alexis Long, and Heather and Erin Long.

She is also survived by her sister-in-law; niece; nephews and cousins from Woodland and Zamora.

Mrs. Long was preceded in death by her husband, Ted Long on Feb. 28, 2001; and her parents, Sam and Jennie Harding.

Respecting the wishes of Mrs. Long no services are scheduled.

The family requests memorials be directed to Mary's Cemetery, c/o 920 Harvard Place, Woodland; or the charity of the donor's choice.

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

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Wednesday, February 06, 2002.)

Patricia C. Loomis

Patricia C. Loomis died Jan. 2, 2005, at Sutter Davis Hospital. She was 82.

Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Davis Funeral Chapel, 116 D St. The funeral will begin at 1 p.m. Friday at the Davis Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow at the Davis Cemetery.

Born July 6, 1922, in San Diego, she was raised in San Diego and graduated from Herbert Hoover High School. When World War II broke out, she left the University of Southern California to become a "Rosie the Riveter," however, her service was in the typing pool at the Naval Purchasing Office in Los Angeles. There she met a young Marine Corps fighter pilot, Roger Loomis. The two were married on Valentine's Day in 1946.

Their life together began in Madera, a Central Valley farm town where they farmed cotton, owned a dairy ranch, and built the Happy Acres Motel on Highway 99. They were soon joined by sons Roger Jr. and Piper, and daughters Dru and Jennifer.

She and her young family later moved to West Covina, Balboa Island, Placerville and finally settled in Davis in 1967, where she and her husband Roger built and operated the Davis Bed & Breakfast Inn.

When her children were grown, she resumed her education at Sacramento State College, where she was awarded her bachelor's degree in English and her teaching credential.

She was preceded in death by her husband in March 1991.

She is survived by her four children, Roger Loomis Jr. and his wife Andrea of Pasadena, Piper Loomis and his wife Elena of Monterey, Dru Wilson and her husband Lee of Davis, and Jennifer Loomis of Davis.

She is further survived by her brothers, Ian Stewart of Davis and Stephen Stewart of San Jose; and her sisters, Marian Giddens of Fullerton, and Barbara Elmendorf and Marjorie Arnold, both of Davis; and her grandchildren, Stephen and Rebecca Wilson, and Elizabeth, Caroline, Nicole and Katherine Loomis.

Remembrances may be made in her name to the Salvation Army, 498 College St., Woodland, CA 95695.

A virtual guest book may be signed at http://www.davisfuneral.com.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Thursday January 6, 2005.)

Ruth C. Loomis

Ruth C. Loomis, beloved mother, grandmother and friend to many, died suddenly in Danville on Dec. 17, 2004, due to a massive stroke. She was 87 years old.

She was born on May 7, 1917, in Malta, Mont., and had lived in Danville for more than 35 years. She was a homemaker and enjoyed playing bridge, reading, traveling, spending time in her yard and the great outdoors.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank C. Loomis; her brother, Harry Benzinger; her stepbrother, Harold Piper; her mother and stepfather, Carrie and Jesse Piper; and her father, Fred Benzinger.

She is survived by her daughter, Kay Resler of Davis, and granddaughter, Kim Resler of Sacramento. She also leaves nieces Kari Benzinger and Patty Fleming of Montana, Lou Ann Benzinger of Arizona, Vickie Hardy of Vacaville and Diane Bradshaw of Fairfield, and nephew Lee Benzinger of Montana.

At her wish, no service will be held, but a celebration of her life will take place at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 15, at Crow Canyon Country Club, 711 Silver Lake Drive in Danville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Friends of the Danville Library, 400 Front St., Danville, CA 94526 or to a charity of the donor's choice.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Thursday January 6, 2005.)

David Lopes

David Lopes died at his Yuba City home on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2003, at age of 61. He was born on Aug. 24, 1942, in Madison to Antonio J. and Helen (Ribeirio) Lopes, who had immigrated to Yolo County from the Cape Verde Islands of Portugal.

Mr. Lopes graduated from Esparto High School in 1950, after which he joined the U.S. Navy. He served on board the USS Whetstone while it was in service in the Gulf of Tonkin. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal and the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (Vietnam) for service in Southeast Asia. His ship also visited ports in the Philippines, Japan and Hong Kong.

After being honorably discharged, Mr. Lopes returned to Yolo County and went to work for PG&E as a lineman, retiring after 25 years with the company.

He is survived by his wife Charlotte (Sharkey) Lopes and daughter, Rachel Heffner and her husband Tim of Yuba City, a stepson, Carl A. Logan; step-grandsons, Cedric and Coby Logan of Arizona; and granddaughter Amber Gonzales of Woodland. He is also survived by three brothers, Antonio Lopes Jr. of Madison, Robert Lopes of Oregon and Rudy Lopes of Gridley; as well as by four sisters, Frances Knox of Roseville, Charlotte Brubaker of Woodland, Laurel Lopes of Winters and Cecilia Toby of Cotuit, Mass., as well as by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

The family requests memorial donations in the name of Mr. Lopes be made to the Butte Home Health & Hospice Care, 10 Constitution Drive, Chico, 95973.

Arrangements are under the direction of Kraft Bros. Funeral Directors of Woodland.

Services: A funeral service is scheduled for 2 p.m., Friday, Sept. 26 at Kraft Bros. Chapel, 175 Second St., Woodland. Friends and family are invited to attend. Services will conclude at the chapel with military honors being rendered by the U.S. Navy. The family will schedule a private interment at a later date.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Wednesday, September 24, 2003.)

Katherine Linda Lopes

Katherine Linda Lopes died at her home in Esparto Wednesday, Sept. 14 at age 56.

Mrs. Lopes was born June 23, 1949 to Frank and Lorraine (Goddard) Witt in Ross. She had been a Yolo County resident for 18 years. She graduated from Vallejo High School in 1967. For more than 15 years, she was employed as a bookkeeper.

Survivors include Mrs. Lopes' husband of 26 years, Tony Lopes of Esparto; her daughter, Lynn Hudson of Woodland; her son, Scott Hudson of Louisiana; two grandchildren; her sister, JoAnne Witt; her brother Bob Thomas, both of Vallejo; as well as numerous cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Lorraine Witt.

Services: A celebration of Mrs. Lopes' life will be scheduled at a later date. Evergreen Funeral Service of Woodland is assisting the family with arrangements.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Thursday, September 22, 2005.)

Isabel "Izzy" Lopes-Troth

Activist dies of heart attack, By Lauren Keene/Enterprise staff writer

Isabel "Izzy" Lopes-Troth, a longtime East Davis resident whose battles with City Hall helped make City Council meetings must-see TV in Davis, died April 30, 2002, at Sutter Davis Hospital. She was 50 years old.

As word of her death made its way around the community Wednesday, her friends and family paused, often emotionally, to remember a unique woman and activist whose mission it was to make Davis a better place to live.

"She was the conscience of the community," Davis Enterprise columnist Bob Dunning said. "She had a habit of telling it like it is without concern for who it might offend or who it might please. I don't think there's a person in Davis who loved the town, truly down deep, more than Izzy did."

Added Davis Mayor Susie Boyd: "If there's a governing body in heaven, Izzy will be giving them hell."

Born June 25, 1951, in Sacramento to Joseph and Mickey Lopes, Lopes-Troth grew up in the California Delta. Her family moved to Davis in 1966.

Relatives described Lopes-Troth as an optimist who was devoted to her family and friends, often putting their needs before her own.

Many people in Davis came to know Lopes-Troth from her frequent appearances in front of the City Council and Planning Commission, where she spoke out on controversial issues such as the Wildhorse residential development in northeast Davis, the Richards Boulevard widening proposal and the once-struggling Oak Tree Plaza shopping center near her home.

But she was perhaps best known for her fight against the construction of the Pole Line Road overcrossing connecting East and South Davis, arguing that it would bring increased traffic and threaten the safety of residents along the roadway. When the project was approved, however, Lopes-Troth became just as active in the effort to lessen the project's effects on the Pole Line Road corridor.

"Izzy is a synonym for resolute," Boyd said. "She had a vision for how things should be, and she never hesitated to speak out. This community is a better place because Izzy was here, and now she's gone."

In 1995, Lopes-Troth had one of her legs amputated, the result of complications from the diabetes she had struggled with since childhood. Weber-Johnson, who met Lopes-Troth six years earlier as neighbors rallied to oppose the Pole Line overcrossing, recalls visiting her in the hospital at the time.

"I whispered to her that she had to come back and tell (city parks superintendent) Bob Cordrey what color crape myrtle trees she wanted on the overcrossing," Weber-Johnson said, adding that those trees are now on the verge of their springtime bloom. "When they do, I'll be thinking of Izzy, and I think we all should because they're there because of her."

And although failing health slowed down Lopes-Troth in recent months, "I never gave up on her, because she was one feisty lady," Weber-Johnson said. "It's a testament to her spirit, that she just kept going."

A mother of two children, Lopes-Troth also was active in Davis school issues.

Davis resident Rene Hannah recalled that it was Lopes-Troth who convinced her to join the PTA at Birch Lane Elementary School, which their sons both attended.

"She was friends with all different walks of life, from the mayor to a mom like me," Hannah said. "She got me involved and made me feel like I could do it -- and I did. She was very inspiring and encouraging."

Lopes-Troth is survived by her husband and best friend of 23 years, Raymond W. Troth of Davis; their children, Heather and Matthew; sisters Jacque Peters of Red Bluff and Nina Lopes of Davis; a half-sister, Paulette Mercado of Woodland; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Joseph Anthony Lopes III.

Friends are invited to attend a memorial service at 11 a.m. Friday at St. James Catholic Church, 200 W. 14th St. in Davis. A reception will follow at the church's Parish Hall.

Burial will be private in Rio Vista. Arrangements are under the direction of the Davis Funeral Chapel.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Friday, May 03, 2002.)

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Isabel Lopes Troth

Isabel Lopes Troth, a 36-year resident of Davis, died on Tuesday, April 30, 2002, at Sutter Davis Hospital. Born on June 25, 1951, in Sacramento to Joseph and Mickey Lopes, Isabel was 50 years old.

Mrs. Troth grew up in the California Delta. She came to Davis in 1966 and has resided there since. She was very pro-active with local issues involving schools, the City Council and the city of Davis Planning Commission. Mrs. Troth was described by her family as an optimist who could make the best out of the worst situation. "She was very devoted to her family and friends and put everyone before herself," family members reported.

Mrs. Troth was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Mickey Lopes, and a brother, Joseph Anthony Lopes III.

She is survived by her husband and best friend of 23 years, Raymond W. Troth of Davis, children, Heather and Matthew Troth of Davis, and sisters, Jacque Peters of Red Bluff, and Nina Lopes of Davis. Mrs. Troth is further survived by her half sister Paulette Mercado of Woodland and numerous nieces and nephews.

Friends are invited to attend a memorial service at 11 a.m., Friday, May 3, 2002, at St. James Catholic Church, 200 West 14th St. in Davis. Burial will be private in Rio Vista. Arrangements are under the direction of the Davis Funeral Chapel.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Thursday, May 02, 2002.)

Annie I. Lopez

A Mass of Christian Burial for Annie I. Lopez, 78, of Winters, was held Wednesday, March 1, at 10 a.m., at St. Anthony Catholic Church. Father Joseph Ternullo of St. Anthony presided. Visitation was held on Tuesday, Feb. 29, from 6 to 8 p.m. at St. Anthony with a rosary at 7 p.m. Burial followed the Mass at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Woodland.

Born April 28, 1921, in Vacaville, Mrs. Lopez died Feb. 27, 2000, in Winters after a long illness.

She was a resident of Winters for 63 years and worked alongside her husband at their ranch. She was a member of the Iberia Spanish Club and St. Anthony Altar Society. Her hobbies included cooking and spending time with her great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Lopez is survived by her husband, Nick of Winters; son and daughter-in-law, John and Gaye of Winters; daughter, Rose Marie Hendrickx of Winters; grandchildren, Mark Ramos and his wife, Jennifer of Winters, Nicole Brace and her husband, Robert of Winters, Nick of San Diego, Barry Staats and his wife, Char of Woodland and Kari Staats of Discovery Bay; great grandchildren, Alyssia Staats of Woodland, Scott and MOrgan Brace of Winters, Jared and Ryan Ramos of Winters.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to St. Anthony Altar Society, 511 Main Street, Winters, 95694 or to the charity of the donor's choice.

Arrangements were handled by McCune Garden Chapel.

(Obituary from the "Winters Express," Thursday, March 2, 2000.)

Fidel Lopez

Fidel Lopez died at Courtyard Health Care Center in Davis on Monday, April 11 at age 40, after a lengthy illness.

Mr. Lopez was born May 2, 1964, in Streator, Ill. He had been a resident of Winters for 36 years and was a 1982 graduate of Winters High School. His hobbies included building model airplanes and cars. He was an avid fan of the Chicago Bears and the Chicago Cubs.

Survivors include Mr. Lopez’s mother, Blanca Portales of Winters; his father, Artemio Lopez of Illinois; his sister, Laura Perez and her husband John of Winters; his brother, Luis Lopez and his wife Dolores of Winters; eight nieces and nephews and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Mr. Lopez was buried in the Winters Cemetery on Friday, April 15.

(Obituary from the "Winters Express," Thursday, April 21, 2005.)

Francisco Marques Lopez

Francisco Marques Lopez died Feb. 25, 2001, in his Woodland home. Born Aug. 27, 1915, to the late Alfonso and Josefa Lopez in Estepona, Spain, he was 85.

He was a resident of Yolo County for the past 50 years. He fought with Franco in the Spanish Civil War. He was a member of the Club Iberco of Spain. He was a volunteer at the Wayfarer Center/Christian Mission in Woodland for 20 years.

He is survived by his wife, Gabriela Lopez of Woodland; two daughters, Josephine "Jo" Blankenship and her husband Jim of Cannon City, Colo., and Anna Northam and her husband Don of Woodland; a son, Frankie Lopez and his wife Cindy of Woodland; nine grandchildren, Dan and Cindy Blankenship and Jim and Jennifer Blankenship of Louisville, Colo., and Darrell Northam, Leann and David Cain, Christina Bradford and Jennifer LeGrand, all of Woodland; and three great-grandchildren, Curtis and Eric Blankenship of Colorado and Nicolas Cain of Woodland. He is also survived by a brother, Gabriel Lopez, and sister, Celestina Lopez, both of Estepona, Spain.

Visitation will be held Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at McNary's Chapel. Pastor John Lattau will officiate the funeral Friday at 10 a.m. at McNary's Chapel and interment will follow at Monument Hill Memorial Park.

The family requests that memorial contributions be directed to the Wayfarer Center-Christian Mission, P.O. Box 1248, Woodland, CA 95776.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Wednesday, February 28, 2001.)

Gabriela Rubio Lopez

Gabriela Rubio Lopez died Aug. 22, 2001, at Woodland Memorial Hospital. Born on July 15, 1914, in Suisun, she was 81 years old. She was a 51-year resident of Yolo County.

She worked at Contadina for several years, as well as doing day care out of her home. According to her family, she enjoyed gardening and loved to travel. Her family was very important to her.

She is survived by her daughters, Josephine Blankenship and her husband Jim of Canon City, Colo.; and Anna Northam and husband Don of Woodland; and her son Frankie and his wife Cindy Lopez of Woodland. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Dan and Cindy Blankenship, and Jim and Jennifer Blankenship of Louisville, Colo.; Darrell Northam; Leann and David Cain; Christina Bradford; and Jennifer LeGrand, all of Woodland. She is also survived by her great-grandchildren, Curtis, Eric and Benjamin Blankenship of Canon City; two brothers, Salvador Rubio of Woodland and Christopher of Spain; and five sisters, Mary Espinosa, Anna Garin, Dolores Tabarez and Isabel Munoz, all of Woodland, and Antoinette Perez of West Sacramento.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Francisco Lopez, in February, and two brothers, Frank and John Rubio.

Friends are invited to attend the visitation from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at McNary's Chapel, 458 College St. in Woodland, and are also invited to attend the funeral service, at 10 a.m. Monday at McNary's. Burial will follow at Monument Hill Memorial Park, 35056 County Road 22 in Woodland.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Thursday, August 23, 2001.

Isabel Lopez

Isabel Lopez died on Tuesday, March 4, 2003, at Sutter General Hospital in Sacramento. Born on March 16, 1917, in Lubrin, Spain, she was 85 years old.

She grew up in Spain and came to the United States in July of 1958, settling in Winters. She worked for many years at Mariani Nut Company as a Line Sorter.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jose and Juana Manas and her husband Juan Lopez.

She is survived by her children John Lopez and his wife Joan of Davis; Joe Lopez and his wife Wendy of Yuba City; Maria Lopez and her husband Bud Emmerson of Woodland. She also leaves three grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren, brother Miguel and a sister Maria.

The rosary will be said at 7 p.m. on Sunday at Smith's Colonial Chapel, 14 Main St. in Winters. The funeral Mass will begin at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Third and Main streets in Winters. Burial will follow the services at Winters Cemetery. Remembrances may be made in her name to St. Anthony Parish, 511 Main St., Winters, CA 95694 or to Sutter Medical Center Foundation, 2800 L St., Suite 620, Sacramento, CA 95816. Arrangements are under the direction of Smith's Colonial Chapel in Winters.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Sunday, March 9, 2003.)

Ismael Garcia Lopez

Ismael Garcia Lopez died at birth in Woodland Memorial Hospital Friday, Jan. 9, 2004.

Survivors include his mother, Marine Lopez Garcia; father, Rene Garcia; grandmother, Hortencia Delgado; great-grandmother, Maria Delgado; grandfather, Ruben Lopez, all of Woodland. Also surviving are his aunts, Esmeralda Herrera, Yvonne Munoz and Yvette Perez, also all of Woodland; numerous great-aunts and -uncles; and cousins.

Arrangements are under the direction of Evergreen Funeral Services of Woodland.

Services: A graveside service is scheduled for 1 p.m. today, Wednesday, Jan, 14, in St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery, located on West Street in Woodland.

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

Lori Ann Lopez

Lori Ann Lopez died suddenly on Dec. 26, 2000, in Thousand Oaks, while attending a family Christmas gathering. Born Jan. 8, 1959, in Santa Barbara, she was 41.

She was the daughter of Guillermo and Delfina Lopez of El Macero. They moved to Davis in 1972 and graduated from Davis High School in 1977. She attended University of the Pacific in Stockton and, while there, spent a year in Japan studying language and culture and a semester at the University of Costa Rica. When she returned, she transferred to UC Berkeley. She graduated in international economics.

Employed in international banking in San Francisco, she was promoted and transferred to New York. She later returned to school and graduated with a master's of business administration from Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania and continued a banking career at several Japanese banks and then at the United States Department of the Treasury. For the last two years, she was manager at KPMG in New York.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Edmund Lopez. She is survived by her parents; her brothers, David Lopez and his wife Holly and their children, Allison and Tomas of Thousand Oaks; and Miguel Lopez and wife, Sylvia and their children, Lesly and Geoffrey of Albany.

A graveside service was held in Davis. A celebration of her life was also held in New York for her friends and colleagues.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Friday, January 26, 2001.)

Marie Carbahal Lopez

Marie Carbahal Lopez passed away on Oct. 31, 2000. Born on August 9, 1922, she was 78 years old.

Mrs. Carbahal worked as a floor supervisor at Tufts Packing Shed. She was in the fruit packing business for 50 years. A 1941 graduate of Winters High School, she was a member of the Pioneer Presbyterian Church and the Lady's Guild.

She is survived by her spouse of 54 years, Sebastian Lopez of Winters; children Sebastian Lopez and wife Peggy of Marysville, Michael Lopez, and Gloria Lopez and her husband Michael Autry of Winters; grandchildren Erin Autry of Boston, Massachusetts, Brett Autry of Eugene Oregon, Matthew Lopez of Yuba City, and Cory Lopez of Winters; sisters Juanita Carrion of Arbuckle and Alice Estepa of Vacaville; numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brothers, John and Mike Carbahal.

Funeral services will be held for Mrs. Lopez on Friday, Nov. 3, at 1 p.m. at Smith's Colonial Chapel. A visitation is planned for Thursday, Nov. 2, from 4-8 p.m. at Smith's Colonial Chapel. Burial is planned at the Winters Cemetery. Pastor Frank Anderson will preside over the services. Memorial donations may be made in Mrs. Lopez' name to the American Diabetes Association.

(Obituary from the "Winters Express," Thursday, November 2, 2000.)

Nick F. Lopez (1st of 2 obituaries)

Nick F. Lopez died in Winters Sunday, June 29, 2003, at age 93.

Born July 4, 1909, in Uleila, Southern Spain, Mr. Lopez had been a Yolo County resident for 15 years. He emigrated to the U.S. from Spain in 1926 and worked in the grocery store business as a deliveryman for Escano Grocery Store in Fairfield. Later, he became a partner in California Market, in Winters and in Vacaville. In 1948, he sold his interest in the market and became a full-time farmer until his retirement in 1978. He was a member of the Valley Almond Growers, Valley Farmers Co-op, and an honorary member of "Club Iberico de España."

Survivors include his daughter, Rose Marie Hendricks; son, John I. Lopez and wife Gaye; grandchildren, Mark Ramos and wife Jenny, Nicole Brace and husband Robert, Barry Staats and wife Charlene, Karl Staats and Nick J. Lopez; and great-grandchildren, Scott and Morgan Brace, Jared, Ryan and Annie Ramos, and Alyssia Staats. He was preceded in death by his wife, Annie Lopez; a sister; and three brothers. The family requests memorials be directed to: Winters Healthcare Foundation; Sutter West Hospice; or the charity of the donor's choice. Arrangements are under the direction of Vacaville's McCune Garden Chapel.

Services: Visitation is scheduled from 5 to 8 p.m., with a vigil at 7 p.m., Wednesday, July 2, at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Winters. A funeral service is scheduled at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 3, also at St. Anthony Catholic Church, with burial to follow, in St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery, 503 California St., Woodland.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Wednesday, July 2, 2003.)

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Nick F. Lopez (2nd of 2 obituaries)

Nick F. Lopez entered into rest on June 29, 2003 in Winters. Born July 4, 1909 in Uleila, Southern Spain, he was 93 years old.

Mr. Lopez emigrated to the United States from Spain in 1926. He worked in the grocery store business as a deliveryman for Escano Grocery Store in Fairfield. Later, he became a partner in the California Market in Winters and in Vacaville. In 1948 he sold his interest in the market and became a full-time farmer until his retirement in 1978.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing cards and slot machines and "Big Time Wrestling. " He was a member of the Valley Almond Growers, Valley Farmers Co-op, and an honorary member of "Club Iberico de Espana."

Mr. Lopez is survived by his son John I. Lopez and wife Gaye and by his daughter Rose Marie Hendrickx; grandchildren Mark Ramos and wife Jenny Nicole Brace and husband Robert, Barry Staats and wife Charlene, Kari Staats and Nick J. Lopez; great-grandchildren Scott and Morgan Brace, Jared, Ryan and Annie Ramos and Alyssia Staats.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Annie Lopez, three brothers and a sister.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, July 2, from 5 to 8 p.m. with a vigil at 7 p.m. at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Winters. a funeral service is scheduled for 10 a.m. Thursday, July 3, at St. Anthony Catholic Church. Burial will follow at St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery, 503 California Street, in Woodland.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Lopez' name to the Winters Healthcare Foundation, Sutter West Hospice or the charity of the donor's choice.

(Obituary from the "Winters Express," Thursday, July 3, 2003.)

Paul Rudy Lopez

Paul Rudy Lopez died at Cottonwood Health Care Center, Woodland on Monday, March 17, 2003, at age 72.

Born Oct. 17, 1930, in Center Colorado, Mr. Lopez had been a Yolo County resident for 15 years. He was a teamster for over 25 years. He served in the U.S. Navy.

Survivors include his wife, Maria Lopez of Dunnigan; sons, Tony Lopez and wife Connie of Roseville, and Carlos Lopez and wife Wendy of Tracy; daughters, Debbie Lopez of Fremont, and Paula Elvert of Dunnigan; grandchildren, Kimberly Elvert, Corey and Wesley Lopez; and great-grandchildren, Chasz Cordero and Elijah Saldana. He was preceded in death by his father, Rudy Lopez; and mother, Amelia Arguero.

Arrangements are under the direction of McNary's Chapel of Woodland.

Services: A graveside service is scheduled at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 29, at Monument Hill Memorial Park, Woodland.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Saturday, March 22, 2003.)