John C. Mabry (1st of 2 obituaries)

John C. Mabry died Monday, Feb. 20 at Stollwood Convalescent Hospital at age 85.

Mr. Mabry was born in Wellington, Texas on March 28, 1920 to John and Arlena (Vincent) Mabry. He had been a resident of Yolo County for the last 29 years. He had graduated Huber High School in Imperial Valley and in 1941 enlisted in the U.S. Navy where be honorably served until 1947. The ships he served on included USS Helena, USS Tolwa, USS Freemont and the USS Eltince. He was awarded service medals including the Victory Ribbon, American Theatre Campaign Ribbon, Asiatic Pacific Defense Ribbon with five stars, the American Defense Ribbon, the Navy Good Conduct Medal and the Navy Commendation Medal for his World War II service and was also a Pearl Harbor survivor. Returning to California, he went to work for Caltrans where he started working on the Bay Bridge, then on projects in Fairfield, Westwood, Placerville and Woodland, where he retired after 30 years as a superintendent of highways. While living in Fairfield he organized of the Dad's Club.

Mr. Mabry is survived by his wife of 62 years, Mabel (Cook) Mabry of Woodland; his daughters, Ruth Ann Nelson of Fairview, Texas, Edith Louise Happs of Sacramento and Wilma Arlena Stowe of Woodland; his grandchildren, Cameron, Heather, Jeffrey, Jennifer, April and Timothy; and eight great-grandchildren.

The family requests memorial donations in Mr. Mabry's name be made to Yolo Hospice, P.O. Box 1014, Davis, 95617 or to the charity of the donor's choice.

Services: A celebration of Mr. Mabry's life is scheduled from noon until 2 p.m. Saturday, March 4 at the Veteran's of Foreign Wars, Post 1985, 345 W. Kentucky Ave., Woodland. Kraft Bros. Funeral Directors of Woodland assisted the family with arrangements.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Thursday, March 2, 2006.)

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John C. Mabry (2nd of 2 obits.)

Mr. John C. Mabry passed away on Feb. 20, 2006 at Stollwood Convalescent Hospital, at the age of 85. He was born in Wellington, Texas on March 28, 1920 to John and Arlena (Vincent) Mabry.

John had been a resident of Yolo County for the last 29 years. He had graduated Huber High School in Imperial Valley and in 1941 enlisted in the U.S. Navy where be honorably served until 1947. Having been on many cruises and sailing around the world on ships such as the USS Helena, USS Tolwa, USS Freemont and the USS Eltince; he was awarded service medals including the Victory Ribbon, American Theatre Campaign Ribbon, Asiatic Pacific Defense Ribbon with five stars, the American Defense Ribbon, the Navy Good Conduct Medal and the Navy Commendation Medal for his World War II service and was also a Pearl Harbor survivor. Returning to California, John went to work for Caltrans where he started working on the Bay Bridge, then on projects in Fairfield, Westwood, Placerville and Woodland, where he retired after 30 years as a Superintendent of Highways.

John's greatest joy was spending time with his family and his friends. While living in Fairfield he was instrumental in the organization of the Dad's Club. His favorite pastimes were playing cards, square dancing, camping and cooking. He considered himself somewhat of a "pool shark" and had a great sense of humor. John enjoyed his cooking, and was known to his family and friends for his famous chili beans. He was always happy to be "on his road trips" visiting family members and friends. One of his favorite memories was his trip to the Indy 500 with his daughter Ruth. All who knew him will miss his independent spirit, integrity and sense of humor.

Mr. Mabry is survived by his wife of 62 years, Mabel (Cook) Mabry of Woodland, and daughters Ruth Ann Nelson of Fairview, Texas, Edith Louise Happs of Sacramento and Wilma Arlena Stowe of Woodland. Also surviving are his grandchildren, Cameron, Heather, Jeffrey, Jennifer, April and Timothy and eight great-grandchildren.

Respecting John's last wishes, private burial services were held. Family and friends are invited to attend a celebration of Mr. Mabry's life from 12 noon until 2 p.m. on March 4, 2006 at the Veteran's of Foreign Wars, Post 1985, 345 W. Kentucky Ave., Woodland. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations in Mr. Mabry's memory be made to Yolo Hospice, P.O. Box 1014, Davis, 95617 or to the charity of the donor's choice.

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

Visit the guest book at www.dailydemocrat.com.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Wednesday, March 1, 2006.)

Lillian Mae Macbeth

Lillian Mae Macbeth, resident of Roseburg, Oregon, passed away in a hospice home on Dec. 23, 2003. Born on April 17, 1912, in Clarksville, she was 91 years old.

The daughter of Leroy W. and Mary F. (Powers) Joerger, she graduated from Winters High School in 1930.

She completed her nurses training at San Jose State College in 1934. She loved her years of nursing, especially the time spent at Highland Hospital in their neo-natal ward. Mrs. Macbeth retired after 50 years as an R.N. in 1983.

On Aug. 24, 1941, in Reno, Nevada, Lillian married Carl E. Macbeth. The Macbeths moved to Roseburg in 1993. Mrs. Macbeth was a member of the Glide Seniors and the Glide Baptist Church. She also enjoyed working in her flower garden. She was a devoted wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother and she will be missed by all who knew her.

Mrs. Macbeth is survived by her husband, Carl E. Macbeth; son Carl L. Macbeth and his wife, Nancy all of Roseburg, Oregon; sister Oleeta Myers of Redding; grandchildren Walter S. Macbeth of Eugene, Oregon, Melissa Reppenhagen and her husband, Robert of Sutherlin, Oregon; great-grandson Ryan Reppenhagen of Sutherlin, Oregon and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters Gertrude McGee and Margaret Hodson and a brother, Leroy Joerger.

Memorial services were held on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2004 in the Glide Baptist Church. Pastor Mike Miller officiated. Private cremation rites were held. Private inurnment was held within the grounds of the Oak Creek Cemetery.

Wilson's Chapel of Roses was in charge of the arrangements.

(Obituary from the "Winters Express," Thursday, January 22, 2004.)

Charles Graham Macdonald

Charles Graham Macdonald, a poet and Davis High School special education teacher, died Jan. 18, 2006, after battling throat cancer. He was 49.

A memorial will begin at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, at Wiscombe's Davis Funeral Chapel.

He was born Oct. 30, 1956, in Vallejo. He earned a bachelor's degree in literature from UC Berkeley and a master's degree in creative writing from UC Davis.

He worked as a seasonal firefighter, singing telegram messenger, fifth-grade teacher, an awake-overnight counselor and, most recently, as a special education teacher at Davis High.

His poetry and reviews were widely published. He served as co-editor of Mockingbird, a magazine of formal verse.

In 2005, Swan Scythe Press published his “El Sobrante: Selected Poems, 1975-2005.” His book won the Walter Pavlich Memorial Poetry Prize, named for nationally known Davis poet.

Sandra McPherson, Pavlich's widow and herself a well-known poet, wrote of Macdonald's work that “this poet of inveterate play marries the life-threatening and the heartening.”

Poet Rigoberto González praised it for “celebrating and mourning ephemeral beauty in a single awesome breath.”

Macdonald had public readings at City Lights Books in San Francisco and at venues in Davis and Sacramento, where he signed books with a flourish.

His family said he will be remembered as “an inspiring teacher, and as a poet of light and wisdom, with a rare comedic gift.” They also enjoyed what they described as his beautiful singing voice, guitar playing, quick sense of humor and spontaneity.

He also loved playing basketball, swimming, hiking, biking and reading.

He is survived by Lorraine Yee Macdonald, his wife of 23 years, and his daughter Catalina and son Alexander.

He is also survived by his parents, Charles and Joyce Macdonald; sisters, Katy Macdonald Prizmich and Maggie Macdonald; nephew, Mikey Prizmich; father- and mother-in-law, John and Martha Yee; brothers-in-law, Adrean and Robert Yee; sisters-in-law, Suzanne and Sara Yee; and nieces, Josie Prizmich and Ada and Anastasia Yee.

Donations may be made in his memory to the U.S. Fund for UNICEF, Attention: Revenue Processing, Dept. 1800, 333 E. 38th St., New York, NY 10016 or to the American Cancer Society, 1765 Challenge Way, Suite 115, Sacramento, CA 95815.

An online guest book is available at davisfuneral.com.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Wednesday, January 25, 2006.)

Charles Graham Macdonald

Charles Graham Macdonald, a poet and Davis High School special education teacher, died Jan. 18, 2006, after battling throat cancer. He was 49.

A memorial will be held on Feb. 11, 2006 at 2 p.m. at Wiscombe’s Davis Funeral Chapel.

He was born Oct. 30, 1956, in Vallejo. He earned a bachelor’s degree in literature from UC Berkeley and a master’s degree in creative writing from UC Davis.

He worked as a seasonal firefighter, singing telegram messenger, fifth-grade teacher, an awake-overnight counselor and, most recently, as a special education teacher at Davis High.

His poetry and reviews were widely published. He served as co-editor of Mockingbird, a magazine of formal verse.

In 2005, Swan Scythe Press published his “El Sobrante: Selected Poems, 1975-2005.” His book won the Walter Pavlich Memorial Poetry Prize, named for nationally known Davis poet.

Sandra McPherson, Pavlich’s widow and herself a well-known poet, wrote of Macdonald’s work that “this poet of inveterate play marries the life-threatening and the heartening.” Poet Rigoberto González praised it for “celebrating and mourning ephemeral beauty in a single awesome breath.”

Macdonald held public readings at City Lights Books in San Francisco and at venues in Davis and Sacramento, where he signed books with a flourish.

His family said he will be remembered as “an inspiring teacher, and as a poet of light and wisdom, with a rare comedic gift.” They also enjoyed what they described as his beautiful singing voice, guitar playing, quick sense of humor and spontaneity.

He also loved playing basketball, swimming, hiking, biking and reading.

He is survived by Lorraine Yee Macdonald, his wife of 23 years, and his daughter Catalina and son Alexander.

He is also survived by his parents Charles and Joyce Macdonald; sisters Katy Macdonald Prizmich and Maggie Macdonald; nephew Mikey Prizmich; father- and mother-in-law John and Martha Yee; brothers-in-law Adrean and Robert Yee; sisters-in-law Suzanne and Sara Yee; and nieces Josie Prizmich and Ada and Anastasia Yee.

Donations may be made in memory of the deceased to the U.S. Fund for Unicef, Attention: Revenue Processing, Dept. 1800, 333 East 38th St., New York, NY 10016 or to the American Cancer Society, 1765 Challenge Way, Suite 115, Sacramento, CA 95815.

An online guest book is available at davisfuneral.com.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Sunday, January 22, 2006.)

Herbert Bruce Mace

Herbert Bruce Mace died Oct. 6, 2002, in

Rancho Mirage, following complications from Alzheimer's disease. He was 92.

Born April 22, 1910, in Lovelock, Nev., to Charles Bruce Mace and Florence Mack Mace, he grew up in Dixon. On Sept. 29, 1941, he married June Kegley. Shortly after they married, he joined the Army and spent the years of World War II as an Army flight instructor stationed in Calareo.

Following the war, he and June moved to Dillon, Mont. For the next six years, he, with his father and late brother, Freland Mace, managed a large ranching operation in that area. After the sale of the Montana ranch, he returned to California and the Davis area to manage a diversified farming operation. Mace Ranch was at one time the largest grower of tomatoes in California.

In 1961, together with his father and brother, he co-founded El Macero Country Club. The Mace family was the original owner of property that is now the Mace Ranch subdivision and El Macero in Davis.

Flying was his lifelong avocation. When he felt that he should no longer fly, Mace turned his love of piloting airplanes into a passion for piloting boats and deep-sea fishing. He kept his membership in the Shriners in Butte, Mont., and the Masonic Lodge in Dillon, Mont., for 50 years.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, June Mace; sister, Lois Mace Chappell of Davis; nephews, Bruce Mace of Sacramento and Grant Chappell of New York; and nieces, Janice Mace Remely of Dillon and LeeAnne Chappell Vaughan of Corte Madera.

Inurnment will be graveside at the Dixon Cemetery on Tuesday at 11 a.m.

The family suggests that memorials be made to the Eisenhower Five Star Club for Alzheimer's disease in Rancho Mirage.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Friday, October 18, 2002, (Yolo County). Submitted with the permission of the "The Davis Enterprise," 315 G Street, Davis, CA 95616.)

Edward M. Macias

Edward Michael Macias died March 28, 2001. Born Oct. 13, 1930 to the late Auralio and Ramira Macias, he was 70.

He was a life-long resident of Yolo County. He was employed by U.C. Davis as Senior Agriculture Technician. He retired after 18 years of service in 1986. He was a member of the Comite de Benefincencia and he loved gardening.

He is survived by his wife, Ophelia Macias of Woodland; children, Ray Medrano of Sacramento; Hector Medrano of Roseville; Anna Holguin of Utah; Mario Macias of Antelope and Elizabeth Bohl of Woodland. He is also survived by his sister, Chona Cardenas of Woodland; brothers, Robert and Joe Macias of Woodland and 13 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

The funeral Mass is scheduled for today. Interment will follow at Woodland Cemetery. McNary's Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Friday, March 30, 2001, (Yolo County). Submitted with the permission of the "The Davis Enterprise," 315 G Street, Davis, CA 95616.)

Isaac H. Macias

Isaac H. Macias of Winters died in Davis Saturday, Nov. 26 at age 66.

Mr. Macias was born July 8, 1939 in Jilotlan, Jalisco, Mexico. He had been a Yolo County resident for 28 years. He worked as a farm laborer and was an employee of the Mariani Nut Company. He was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Winters.

Survivors include Mr. Macias' wife of 24 years, Maria A. Macias of Woodland; eight stepchildren; 19 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; his sister, Trinity Macias; his brother, Salvador Macias; his uncle, great-uncle and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Antonio and Patricia (Mendoza) Macias and his sister, Paubla Rodarte.

Services: A vigil is scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1 at St. Anthony's Church, 511 Main St., Winters. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2 at St. Anthony's with Father Chuck officiating. Interment will follow the service at Winters Cemetery. McNary's Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Tuesday, November 29, 2005.)

Amelia O. Maciel

Amelia Ochoa Maciel died Feb. 16, 2001, in Woodland. Born Oct. 8, 1911, in Yolo, she was 89.

She was the first of nine children born to Rafael and Irene Ochoa and was a graduate of Woodland High School. After World War II, she married Joseph Maciel of Roseville, where they lived and worked for approximately 30 years. She returned to Yolo County in the mid-1970s, where she remained until her death.

She is survived by two of her brothers, Henry and Louis Ochoa, both of Woodland, and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service is scheduled for Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the Holy Rosary Church in Woodland.

The family requests that any donations be made to the Holy Rosary Church.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Thursday, February 22, 2001, (Yolo County). Submitted with the permission of the "The Davis Enterprise," 315 G Street, Davis, CA 95616.)

Charlotte Vassar MacIver

Charlotte Vassar MacIver died at home in Sacramento on Aug. 19, 2005, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was 53.

A celebration of her life will begin at 11 a.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church, 38141 Russell Blvd. in Davis.

She was the daughter of John and Jackie Vassar of Davis and was a 1970 graduate of Davis High School.

She was preceded in death by a sister, Becky Roberts.

She is survived by her husband of 16 years, Andrew MacIver; her children, Velvet Lee, Matthew and Timmothy Finckbone; her parents, John and Jackie Vassar; a sister, Amy Chaudhry; a brother, Arthur Vassar; and several grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in her name to Trinity Boradcasting Network, P.O. Box A, Santa Ana, CA 92711-2101, or Native Daughters of the Golden West (for the Children's Foundation), 543 Baker St., San Francisco, CA 94117.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Tuesday, August 23, 2005.)

William Richard 'Dick' MacKenzie

William Richard "Dick" MacKenzie died at his home in Portola, Monday, Oct. 4, 2004 at age 70.

Mr. MacKenzie was born on Sept. 18, 1934 in Hollywood. He was a graduate of Woodland High School and served in the U.S. Navy from 1953 to 1957. He later spent 33 years in 33 year career in law enforcement. He worked for the Yolo County Sheriff Department until 1971 when he worked for the Plumas County Sheriff's Department in Portola as a deputy sheriff and eventually become the Plumas County Sheriff, retiring Jan. 1, 1991. He was also a member of Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks for 36 years and V.F.W.

Survivors include Mr. MacKenzie wife of 50 years, Lola; his daughters, Debbie Smith and her husband Tim of Woodland and Kellie Pato and her husband John of Portola; his son, Richard MacKenzie and his wife Virginia of Vancouver, Wash.; his grandchildren, Eric Smith and his wife Amy of Mishawaka, Ind., Carissa, Amy and Austin Smith of Woodland, Joshua and Blake Pato of Portola, Mahealani and Kainoa MacKenzie of Vancouver, Wash. He was proceeded in death by his father William MacKenzie; his mother Florence Strickland and his sister, Lorna Downs.

The family requests that memorials in Mr. MacKenzie's name be made to the American Heart Association, 28 Hanover Lane, Suite B, Chico, 95973; American Diabetes Association, 10455 Old Placerville Road, Sacramento, 95827; Graeagle Community Church, P.O. Box 1208, Graeagle, 96103; Calpine Elks Lodge, P.O. Box 1466, Graeagle, 96103 or the donor's favorite charity.

Services: A memorial service is scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 9, in the Graeagle Community Church, located at the intersection of Highway 89 and Johnsville Road, Graeagle. Immediately following a reception will be held at the Calpine Elks Lodge, 71292 Highway 70, Portola. Manni Funeral Home of Portola is assisting the family with arrangements.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Friday, October 08, 2004.)

Billye E. MacKinnon-Lynch

Billye Edith MacKinnon-Lynch died peacefully, surrounded by her children, on Aug. 14, 2001, in Sacramento. She was 77 years old.

Born on Feb. 3, 1924, in Rolla, Kan., she left home at age 17 with her best friend, Maxine, aboard a train bound for San Francisco. It was there that she met her first husband, Robert Lynch. They were married in San Francisco in 1948.

After spending time in both Arizona and San Diego, they settled in Sacramento and raised four sons while managing the family insurance business, Comstock Adjustment Service.

She was a longtime member of the Carmichael Presbyterian Church, and enjoyed camping, fishing and traveling to Mexico and Alaska.

In 1976, her husband Robert died. She remarried in 1981. She had many friends in Davis.

She is survived by her brother, Cliff Tillett of Augusta, Kan.; her second husband, John MacKinnon of Sacramento; her four sons and daughters-in-law, Michael Lynch of Sacramento, Cathy Winger of Loomis, Steve and Teresa Lynch of Davis, Jeff and Karen Lynch of Sacramento, and Scott and Jeannine Lynch of Sacramento; and her 10 grandchildren, Erin, Caitlin, Alison, Hannah, Robert, Patrick, Chelsea, Thomas, Kayla and Daniel.

Friends and family are welcome at a celebration of her life, to be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at Warehouse Christian Ministries, 9933 Business Park Drive in Sacramento. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in her name to CommuniCare Health Centers, 2040 Sutter Place, Davis, CA 95616.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Thursday, August 16, 2001, (Yolo County). Submitted with the permission of the "The Davis Enterprise," 315 G Street, Davis, CA 95616.)

Robert M. Maclean

Davis resident Robert M. Maclean died suddenly while baking bread, one of his favorite activities, on June 18, 2002. He was 81.

He was born on Feb. 21, 1921, in Oakland and was raised in the Livermore area. In 1947, he graduated from UC Berkeley with a bachelor of science degree in forestry.

He married Jeanne Fayette on Aug. 31, 1946, in Stockton. He worked from 1947 until 1984 with the state Department of Forestry, where he was a staff member for forest management.

He also served as a school board member from 1961 to 1966 in the Rincon Valley Union School District in Santa Rosa. He was a devoted and avid outdoorsman, enjoying backpacking, hiking and fishing. He was an Eagle Scout and later served as a leader in the Boy Scouts, in which he received several leadership awards, including the Silver Bear and the Silver Beaver, and training under the Wood Badge program.

He was active in the AFS exchange program and he and his wife, Jeanne, served as area representatives, hosting several students in their home and developing an extended family throughout the country and world.

He had an insatiable appetite for knowledge and was an avid reader. He and Jeanne traveled extensively through Europe and North and South America, and especially enjoyed their educational trips to the Amazon and Galapagos Islands.

He continued to attend university extension classes, where he studied computers and German.

He was preceded in death by his son, Bruce, in 1975.

He is survived by son Glenn of Sacramento and grandchildren Conor, Rowan and Mairead; son Brian of Pinedale, Wyo., and grandchildren Sarah, Forrest and Logan; and daughter Beryl Beckwith of Alameda and granddaughter Robyn.

Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers or donations, the family requests that those wishing to remember him plant a tree, encourage growth in a garden or young person, hike a forest trail, climb a mountain or just give someone a happy smile.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Friday, June 21, 2002, (Yolo County). Submitted with the permission of the "The Davis Enterprise," 315 G Street, Davis, CA 95616.)

Betty Francis Macklin

Betty Francis Macklin died at her Idaho home on Thursday, Sept. 19, at age 61.

She was born July 28, 1941 in San Antonio, Texas to Neal and Francis (Merchant) Witt.

She moved to California in 1960 after marrying Mike Macklin June 7, 1960, in San Antonio, Texas and raised a family in Woodland. She moved to Idaho in 1992 after her husband retired.

She was a member of Cottonwood Creek Community Church and of Lenore Willing Workers.

According to family members, "her greatest joys were being a wife, mom, and grammy."

Mrs. Macklin is survived by husband Michael George Macklin, of Lenore, Idaho; mother Frances Witt of San Antonio, Texas; daughters Robin Flagor of Klamath Falls, Ore. and Terri Olson of Orofino, Idaho; granddaughters Karlie Flagor of Klamath Falls, Ore. and Emily Olson of Orofino, Idaho.

A memorial service is scheduled at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24, at Cottonwood Creek Community Church, Culdesac, Idaho, with Pastor Frank Campbell officiating.

Memorials may be directed to Cancer Care Northwest, 601 South Sherman, Spokane, Wash. 99202.

Pine Hills Funeral Chapel of Orofino, Idaho is assisting the family with arrangements.

(Obituary from the "The Daily Democrat," Monday, September 23, 2002, (Woodland, Yolo County, California). A photograph of Mrs. Macklin is included with this obituary. Submitted with the permission of the "The Daily Democrat," 711 Main St., Woodland, CA 95695.

Regina "Reggie" Agnes Macklin

Regina "Reggie" Agnes Macklin died peacefully in her sleep April 17, 2005, after a lengthy stay at Courtyard HealthCare. She was 93.

Born in East Hampton, Mass., Jan. 3, 1912, she was a teenager when her family moved from Massachusetts to California. In 1942, she and her husband Wilfred "Mac" and daughter Carolyn moved to Davis.

She and Mac owned and operated the popular cafe, College Corner, at First and B streets during World War II when soldiers were housed across the street in the Aggie Villa. After selling College Corner, they bought and operated the Kozy Korner cafe across the street from Davis High School on Russell Boulevard.

They sold the cafe in 1952, and both she and Mac went to work for the university. She began working in the Cal Aggie Student Store and then transferred to the accounting department, where she remained until her retirement in 1974.

Her family said she lived the remainder of her life enjoying her family, friends and hobbies.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Dick Lewis, who was the athletic trainer at UC Davis for 35 years.

She is survived by her daughter, Carolyn Moore of Dillon Beach; and her three granddaughters, all graduates of Davis High School, Debra Warren of San Rafael, and Leslie Warren and Linda Willoughby, both of Davis.

She is further survived by her sister and brother-in-law, Jeanette and Jack Bradley; sister-in-law, Betty Lewis of Davis; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A private graveside service will be held for family at a future date.

Memorial contributions maybe made in her name to the Dick Lewis Fund for Athletics at UC Davis, c/o Mike Anglus, Athletic Development, 116 A St., Davis, CA 95616.

A virtual guest book may be signed at www.davisfuneral.com. Arrangements are under the directions of Davis Funeral Chapel.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Friday April 22, 2005.)

Christine French Mac Laughlin

Christine French Mac Laughlin, 66, passed away peacefully in Davis, Thursday, April 17, 2003. A loving mother, she will be missed by her six children, Elizabeth and her husband Mark Peters of San Jose, Robert Mac Laughlin Jr. of Sacramento, Juliette Parker of Woodland, Timothy Mac Laughlin of Colusa, Adam Mac Laughlin and his wife, Heather of Woodland, Magen Mac Laughlin of Sacramento, her eight grandchildren, Monica, Sarah, John, Kelly, Juliette, Mark, Jacob, and Shelby, and by her brothers Dr. Charles French and his wife Elizabeth of Sacramento and Richard French and his wife Jane of Sunnyvale, and many nieces and nephews. Christine is the daughter of C. Marion and Emily French who preceded her in death.

Christine was born in Hollywood, March 23, 1937. She spent most of her young life growing up in the orchards of Santa Clara Valley. A graduate of Fremont High School. She later married Robert Mac Laughlin in 1959. She and her family moved to Capay Valley in 1968. She has resided in Yolo County since that time. Before the onset of a lengthy illness Christine enjoyed entertaining in her home, playing Bridge, and gardening.

A graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, April 28, 2003, at St. Joseph's Cemetery, West St., Woodland. In lieu of flowers, the family hopes for donations to the Huntington's Disease Society of America, 158 West 29th St., 7th Floor, New York, N.Y., 10001-5300. Arrangements by McNary's Chapel of Woodland.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Wednesday, April 23, 2003.)

Donald Laughlin MacMillan

Donald Laughlin MacMillan died in Woodland Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2002, at age 82.

Born June 12, 1920, in Oakland, Mr. MacMillan was a retired self-employed plumber for over 15 years. According to his family members, "he enjoyed fishing and hunting."

Mr. MacMillan is survived by his daughters, Kelly Ruiz of Arbuckle and Joyce MacMillan of Yuba City; son, Robert MacMillan of Chico; step-mother, Joyce M. McMillan of Taiwan, R.O.C.; brother, Wallace MacMillan of Berkeley; sister, Madele Stien of Fresno; grandchildren, Anthony Ruiz of Arbuckle, and Laura Ruiz of Arbuckle; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife Betty Jean MacMillan; and brother, Fulton McMillan.

Visitation is scheduled from 5 to 8 p.m., Monday, Sept. 9, 2002, at McNary-Moore Funeral Service, 107 5th St., Colusa

A graveside service is scheduled at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 10, at the Arbuckle Cemetery, Arbuckle.

McNary-Moore Funeral Service of Colusa is assisting the family with arrangements.

(Obituary from the "The Daily Democrat," Sunday, September 08, 2002, (Woodland, Yolo County, California). Submitted with the permission of the "The Daily Democrat," 711 Main St., Woodland, CA 95695.)

Charlotte L. Macy

Charlotte L. Macy died in Woodland Sunday, March 2, 2003, at age 101.

Born Sept. 10, 1901, in Raymondville, Mo., Mrs. Macy had been a Yolo County resident for 25 years. She was a member of Eastern Star, Town and Country Women's Club. She worked as sales clerk at The Broadway in Hollywood. She was a homemaker.

Survivors include her son, Ken Macy of Las Vegas, N.M.; son-in-law, Robert Peterson; granddaughter, Suzy Mitchell of Elk Grove; grandson, Jeff Macy of Covina; and great-granddaughters, Christine, Nicole, Kayla and Emily Duff of Elk Grove. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Margaret (Marge) Peterson on March 20, 2002.

Services: No services are scheduled.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Saturday, March 8, 2003.)

Leon Madden

Leon Madden of Arbuckle died at Colusa Regional Medical Center Thursday, Dec. 8 at age 84.

Mr. Madden was born Feb. 21, 1921 in Belleville, Ark. He had been an Arbuckle resident for 62 years. He was a farm worker for 40 years.

Survivors include Mr. Madden's daughters, Mary Ruth Baker of Antioch and Brenda Coutee and her husband Frank of Dunnigan; his sons, James Madden and Nathan Madden of Arbuckle, Omer Madden and his wife Judy and Benny Madden and his wife Laurie, all of Dunnigan; his grandchildren, Camie Rye, Karen Charles, Gina, Whitney, David, Amy, Jessica, Nathanial, Ashley and Nicholas Madden, Cheryl Saso, Frankie and Joseph Coutee; numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; his sisters, Lillie Bell McAnally of Arbuckle and Ercie Lee Lytal of Woodland; and his brother, Don Rutledge and his wife Clara of Arbuckle. He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Ruby Gladys Madden.

Services: Graveside services are scheduled for 1 p.m. today, Tuesday at the Arbuckle Cemetery. McNary-Moore Funeral Service of Colusa is assisting the family with arrangements.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Tuesday, December 13, 2005.)

Ruby Gladus Madden

Ruby Gladus Madden passed away Sunday, Sept. 5, 2004 at Valley West Care Center in Williams at age 84.

Mrs. Madden was born April 9, 1920 in Bellville, Ark. and was a long-time Arbuckle resident. She was a member of the New Life Christian Center.

Survivors include Mrs. Madden's husband of 63 years, Leon Madden of Arbuckle, daughters Mary Ruth Barker of Antioch, Brenda Coutee and her husband Frank of Dunnigan, sons James Madden of Arbuckle, Omer Madden and his wife Judy, Benny Madden and his wife Laurie all of Dunnigan, and Nathan Madden of Arbuckle, her sisters Eulean Fink of Texas and Faye Truitt of Oregon, her brothers Odell Johnson of Auburn, Jake Johnson and Leroy Johnson both of Texas. She is also survived by her grandchildren Camie Rye, Karen Charles, Gina Madden, Cheryl Saso, Frankie Coutee, Joseph Coutee, Whitney Madden, David Madden, Amy Madden, Jessica Madden, Nathanial Madden, Ashley Madden, Nicholas Madden, and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Madden was preceded in death by her daughter Cathryn Madden, sons David and Richard Madden, and brothers Herman and Opel Johnson.

Memorial contributions can be made in Mrs. Madden's name to her husband Leon Madden, P.O. Box 518, Arbuckle, 95912.

Services: Visitation is scheduled for 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 9, 2004 at McNary-Moore Funeral Service, 107 5th St., Colusa. A graveside service is scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 10, 2004 at the Arbuckle Cemetery in Arbuckle. McNary-Moore Funeral Service of Colusa is assisting the family with arrangements.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Wednesday, September 8, 2004.)

Garrol Steven Madderra

Garrol Steven Madderra died in his Plymouth home Tuesday, April 8, 2003, at age 60.

Born March 31, 1943, in Benicia, Mr. Madderra had been a resident of Woodland for 18 years.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Sutter Hill Adventist School, 12900 Ridge Rd., Sutter Creek, 95685. Arrangements are under the direction of Daneri Mortuary in Jackson.

Services: A graveside service scheduled at 2 p.m. Friday, April 11, 2003, in Garden of Valor at Sunset View Cemetery in Jackson. Interment will follow the service.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Thursday, April 10, 2003.)

Leland "Lee" A. Maddux

Leland "Lee" A. Maddux died in Woodland Sunday, July 20, 2003, at age 83.

Born May 2, 1920, in San Pedro, Mr. Maddux has been a Woodland resident for 42 years. He was the son of the late Effie and Eugene Maddux. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and met his wife in 1945 while stationed in Jacksonville, Fla. He retired from Cranston Brothers Hardware in 1985.

Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Dorothy Maddux; daughter, Margie Williams of Woodland; and son, Scott Maddux and wife Terri of Rescue; grandchildren, Jason, Stefanie and Brian Williams, and Jeff and Kristin Maddux.

McNary's Chapel of Woodland assisted the family with the arrangements.

Services: A private service has already been held.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Saturday, July 26, 2003.)

Keith Thomas Maddy

Dr. Keith Thomas Maddy died on March 7, 2003, while at Sunrise Health Care Convalescent Hospital in Roseville. He was 79 years old.

He was born Oct. 28, 1923, in Marion County, Iowa, to Herman and Helen Maddy. He was one of four children. After his veterinary education, he went to work on an agricultural extension service veterinary project as an assistant professor in 1946 in Logandale, Nev. It was at this time he met and married Colleen Barlow.

During their marriage of more than 50 years, they raised six children, two boys and four girls. Dr. Maddy faithfully and proudly served his country in the U.S. Army as a captain in the Veterinary Corps. during the Korean conflict. He served in this capacity for approximately 20 years before retiring. He had a long and prestigious career in the field of veterinary medicine and owned his own pet clinic in Washington, D.C. While in D.C., he also worked for the World Health Organization. He and his family moved to Davis in 1972 where he continued in his profession as a doctor of veterinary medicine and was a professor emeritus at UC Davis.

He had many enjoyments in life. He especially enjoyed spending time with his wife and children. He and his wife took many trips together all over the country and Canada with their children. The two also went on several special trips throughout Europe and the Caribbean. He was described as a very devoted husband and father and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

He was preceded in death by his eldest daughter Kathleen, and his wife Colleen in August 1997. He is survived by his two sons Donald Maddy of Los Osos and Duane Maddy of Baltimore, Md., and three daughters; Dana Maddy of Sacramento; Danielle Abreos of Roseville and Lori Cruit of Santa Clarita. He is also survived by his grandchildren: Amanda Cristler, Crystal, Nick, Brianna and Michael Maddy, Maria and David Cruit and Alexus Abreos. She also leaves a brother Paul Maddy of Perry, Iowa, and two sisters, Joyce Maddy and Doris Shawyer-Maddy, of Knoxville, Iowa.

Friends are invited to attend a funeral service at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Davis Funeral Chapel, 116 D St. in Davis with burial to follow at the Davis Cemetery, 820 Pole Line Road in Davis. Arrangements are under the direction of Davis Funeral Chapel.

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

Hylda N. Madigan

Hylda N. Madigan died Saturday, March 5 at age 95.

Mrs. Madigan was born Aug. 26, 1909 in Pawtucket, R.I. She had been a Yolo County resident for 14 years. After high school she pursued a career in song writing and won a contract with the American Music Corp. of America. She studied Christian Science philosophy while in New York City under Mary Baker Eddy.

Survivors include Mrs. Madigan's daughter, Candy Tyner of San Jose; her son, John Madigan of Woodland and her grandchildren, Shara and Kenny Madigan of Woodland. She was preceded in death by her husband, John E. "Jack" Madigan.

Services: Respecting the wishes of Mrs. Madigan no services are scheduled. North Sacramento Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Sunday, March 13, 2005.)

Carole M. Madison died in her Woodland home Monday, July 28, 2003, at age 56.

Born Oct. 22, 1946, in Point Hope, Alaska, Mrs. Madison had been a Yolo County resident for two years.

Survivors include her husband of 32 years, Randy Madison; children, Linda Smith of Kent, Wash., Charlene Madison of Auburn, Wash., Larry Madison of Spokane, Wash., and Randi Madison of Anchorage, Alaska.; mother, Madeline Carl of Anchorage, and sister, Cathy Lilly of Portland, Ore.

The family requests memorials be directed to Yolo Hospice, P.O. Box 1014, Davis 95617. Arrangements are under the direction of North Sacramento Funeral Home.

Services: A memorial service and celebration of her life will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 4, 2003, at The Church of the Resurrection, 15319 E. 8th Ave., Spokane, Wash.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Monday, August 4, 2003.)

John H. Madison

John H. Madison died Feb. 13, 2005, at his home near Ithaca, N.Y. Described as a colorful character and lover of plants, he was 87.

Born on the banks of the Mississippi River, he shared his childhood between Burlington, Iowa, and Hartford, Conn. In Hartford, he attended vocational school and was trained as a machinist before going on to Oberlin College. His studies were interrupted when the United States entered World War II.

At that time there was a critical shortage of skilled metal workers. He left Oberlin to work as a tool and die maker for Colt Arms in Connecticut, then entered the U.S. Army Corps in 1944 and served the remainder of the war as an airplane mechanic.

After completing Oberlin, he started a career in farming in Ohio, and later in New York state where he earned a doctorate degree in plant physiology at Cornell University while continuing to farm.

In 1953, he joined the faculty at UC Davis, where he was a professor of landscape horticulture for nearly 30 years.

He was passionate about growing plants and had a vast knowledge of botany and horticulture. He was instrumental in founding the UC Davis Arboretum and was a frequent speaker and adviser on horticulture throughout California.

His family said his interest extended beyond his own garden, and he practiced his own brand of gueerilla horticulture, planting trees wherever he thought they were appropriate without concern for whose land it was. A fig tree that he planted in the northwest corner of Redwood Park in Davis is still there.

He was also an ardent protector of the walnut trees that line the western stretch of Russell Boulevard when they were threatened to be taken down.

He was an early president of the Unitarian Church during his years in Davis from 1953 to 1980.

Following retirement from UC Davis, he lived in Mendocino County where he was active in the California Native Plant Society, editing its newsletter, leading nature walks and writing botanical field guides to interesting sites. He traveled extensively around the world.

At the age of 80, he returned to Ithaca, N.Y., and bought a farm where he planted a wide selection of heirloom apple varieties.

He is survived by his former wife, Winifred Madison of Davis; daughter, Deborah Madison and her husband Patrick McFarlin of Santa Fe, N.M.; son, Michael Madison and his wife Diane of Davis; daughter, Jamie Madison and her husband Manfred Kusch of Davis; and son, Roger Madison and his wife Tara Watt of Davis.

He is further survived by his grandchildren, Miles Kusch of Portland, Ore.; and Lindsay Madison, Maia Madison, Julian Madison and Marcus Madison, all of Davis.

The family would like to express their deep appreciation for the care that he received from Penny and Larry Wilson throughout his decline due to Alzheimer's disease.

A service was held in New York on Feb. 16. A private celebration of his life will be held in Davis in March.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Friday February 18, 2005.)

Juan Manuel Magallon

Juan Manuel Magallon died at Woodland Memorial Hospital on Jan. 27, 2005. He was 59.

Visitation will be from noon to 3 p.m. today at Evergreen Funeral Chapel, 327 College St. Interment will be at Panteon Civil De Jiquilpan in Jiquilpan, Michoacan, Mexico.

Born Nov. 26, 1945, in Jiquilpan, Michoacan, Mexico, to Pablo and Carmen (Valdovinos) Magallon, he lived in Los Angeles for 33 years before moving to Yolo County, where he worked at AMS Warehouse in Woodland.

He is survived by his wife, Raquel Magallon; sons, Juan and Gabriel Magallon; daughters, Ana Laura and Mayra Magallon, all of Woodland, and Lupe Magallon of Oxnard; and brothers, Pablo Magallon of Jiquilpan, Michoacan, Mexico, and Ramon and Antonio Magallon of Los Angeles. Eight grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews also survive him.

The family requests memorial contributions be made to a charity of the donor's choice in his memory. Arrangements are under the direction of Evergreen Funeral Service of Woodland.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Monday, January 31, 2005.)

Henry G. Magana

Longtime Davis resident Henry Garcia Magana died Dec. 20, 2000, from complications due to diabetes. Born May 6, 1922, in Puruandido, Michoacan, Mexico, he was 78.

He had lived in Davis since 1932 and worked for many local farmers until he started work at UC Davis as a custodian. He retired in 1980.

Magana was a member of the first Mexican family to move to Davisville. Upon graduating from Davis High School, he worked as a farm laborer until joining the U.S. Army during World War II. He volunteered for airborne training and was assigned to the 503rd Airborne Infantry Regiment in the Pacific theater. He served in the Philippines, the Negros Islands and in the occupation of Japan until receiving an honorable discharge.

Upon returning home, he purchased two surplus trucks from the Army with money he had sent from overseas and his mother had saved. He hauled sugar beets and other agricultural products until moving to Chicago to learn the electrician's trade.

In 1960, with a growing family of six children, he went to work for UC Davis and remained employed there until his retirement in 1980. During his retirement he did some traveling and remodeled the Garcia home at Third and K streets.

His sons and daughter will remember him as a strict disciplinarian, but a loving and caring father. They will remember his teaching them the value of hard work and to always be kind to people, no matter how they treat you. He was a man with a wonderful sense of humor who loved life.

He will be remembered as a dedicated husband, father, grandfather and brother, who believed that family meant everything.

His mother, Emeteria Garcia; his father, Eluterio Garcia; and his sister, Consuelo Hernandez, preceded him in death.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Candida; sons Julian, Armando, Richard, Carlos and Paul; daughter Esther Barcenas; son-in-law Guillermo Barcenas; brothers Joseph, Alfred, Fernando, Arthur and Frederick; sisters Carmen Guillen, Mickie Hernandez, Irene Baker, Hope Saldivar, Rosario Vidales and Marie Lou Hernandez; and 18 grandchildren.

The rosary will be recited Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at St. James Catholic Church, 14th and B streets in Davis. The funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday at 11 a.m. at St. James. Burial will follow at the Davis Cemetery.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Davis Funeral Chapel.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Friday, December 22, 2000 (Yolo County). Submitted with the permission of the "The Davis Enterprise," 315 G Street, Davis, CA 95616.)

Julio Magana

Julio Magana died in Woodland Memorial Hospital Sunday, Nov. 3, 2002, at age 72.

Born March 18, 1930, in Mexico, Mr. Magana had been a Woodland resident for 32 years prior to moving to Arbuckle two years ago. He was employed by Aoki Farms from 1975 until 1999 when he retired. He was a member of the Calvary Chapel in Woodland.

Mr. Magana is survived by his wife, Olivia Magana of Arbuckle; children, Maria Magana of Escondido, Jesus Magana of Los Angeles, Socorro Magana of Woodland, Pedro Magana and Julio Magana Jr., both of Arbuckle, Adolpho Magana and Jose Luis Magana, both of Woodland, Olivia Magana of Arbuckle, Victor Magana of Woodland and Lupe Magana of Arbuckle; and 31 grandchildren.

A funeral service is scheduled at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10, at Calvary Chapel, 1580 Case Place, Suite A, Woodland. Interment will be in Mexico.

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

(Obituary from the "The Daily Democrat," Sunday, November 10, 2002, (Woodland, Yolo County, California). Submitted with the permission of the "The Daily Democrat," 711 Main St., Woodland, CA 95695.)

Mary Ann Maggenti

A funeral Mass for Mary Ann Maggenti, 66, will be held at St. James Catholic Church, 200 W. 14th St., Davis, at 10 a.m. Tuesday. Maggenti died on April 11, 2001, at the UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento. She was born Oct. 12, 1934, in Davis.

Visitation will be on Monday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Davis Funeral Chapel, 116 D St., Davis. The rosary will be recited at 7 p.m.

She graduated from Davis High School in 1952 and worked for 29 years at UC Davis as an administrative assistant.

She was a contributing author to Random House publishers for the Unabridged Collegiate Dictionary. She and her husband also completed work for the McGraw Hill Encyclopedia, the Junior McGraw Hill Encyclopedia, and the McGraw Hill Synopsis of Living Organisms.

She was active in field research at the UCD department of nematology. She was the editor of the General Nematology Textbook. In addition to her research and work, she was active with the Davis Cub Scouts.

She is survived by her husband of 38 years, Amand P. Maggenti of Davis. Additional survivors include her children Timothy L. Maggenti and his wife, Pamela, of Woodland; and Peter A. Maggenti of Davis. She also leaves her brother, Tom Basinger and wife, Tootie, of Davis; and Melvin Basinger and his wife, Claudine, of Davis. Her grandchildren are Robert E. Maggenti of Woodland, Shelly Ann Maggenti of Woodland, and Jacqueline Grace Maggenti of Davis. She also leaves two nieces, Judy and Marguerite, and two nephews, Mitch and Rick.

Burial will follow Tuesday's funeral Mass at Davis Cemetery. Remembrances may be made in her name to St. James Catholic School in Davis.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Sunday, April 16, 2001, (Yolo County). Submitted with the permission of the "The Davis Enterprise," 315 G Street, Davis, CA 95616.)

Jack LeRoy Mahaney (1st of 2 obits.)

In Loving Memory of Jack LeRoy Mahaney

Jack left this world suddenly on Jan. 8, 2005 during what was expected to be routine cardiac bypass surgery. Otherwise healthy and active, we only have consolation now that Jack outwitted us one more time. Always a leader, never a follower, his family, friends and community will miss him forever. He was a great role model, was always resourceful and sensitive with a healthy sense of humor.

Born in Webb City, Mo. Nov. 27, 1924, Jack moved to Tulsa, Okla. in 1926 with his mother, Christine Mahaney. In January of 1943 while only a senior in high school, he volunteered into the U.S. Navy and served in the North and South Pacific. After two years, he was released into inactive duty at the end of W.W. II. Jack finished high school at night while also attending National Trade School acquiring an Automotive Technician Certificate.

In September 1949 Jack attended Tulsa University as a Petroleum Engineering student and transferred to Oklahoma State University in 1950. His education was interrupted again in July of 1950 when recalled to active Naval duty for the Korean War. Jack received a final Naval Discharge at the end of the Korean War in October 1951.

"By this time," Jack wrote "I gave up finishing college." In January of 1952, he began a 35-year career with Texaco Oil Company in Oklahoma. He was transferred to California and worked in the oil fields. In 1957, he tackled education yet again, but through correspondence school and received a Certificate in Petroleum Engineering Technology.

His career with Texaco took him and his family throughout California and Alaska. In 1968 he was promoted to a foreman on a Texaco offshore oil platform. After two years, he returned to the lower 48 states settling in Woodland as the foreman of Texaco's Northern Drilling and Production Operations. Jack finished his career with Texaco as Superintendent of Production of the Los Angeles Basin and retired in January of 1986. During this period he had a wonderful son and daughter from his first marriage to Helen P. Phalen Mahaney.

On Sept. 11, 1987, he married Glenice Dean Fumasi of Williams and became an important citizen of that community. Jack organized the local blood drive for BloodSource; was the volunteer coordinator for Caltrans' Adopt-a-Highway Program on Highway 20 by the Williams Senior Citizens; helped maintain the local Catholic church; helped his friend Vern Ornbaun harvest his fields; and he was always available to do home repairs for those not able. He was presented the Williams Senior Citizen of the Year award in 1997 by the Rotary Club, and the Colusa Parlor No. 194 Native Daughters of Golden West Man of the Year award in 2000 for his contributions to the community. Not one for being idle, he loved tinkering with his old, red 16-foot Glasspar boat, fishing in the Sacramento River with his buddy Mr. Frank Shields and taking his beloved dog Mac for runs in the nearby fields.

Jack was very proud of his family. He is sorely missed and lovingly remembered by his wife, Glenice; his ex-wife, Helen "Pat" Mahaney; children, Patrick Mahaney and Ann Mahaney Meshot; stepchildren, Marsh Peart, Dean Fumasi, Belinda Southworth, and Betty Welch; grandchildren, Allison and Lauren Mahaney; Isabel and Gillian Meshot; Theron, Briley and Fallon Fumasi; Jed, Jake and Monique Welch; Brandi Stegmann; Laura Newson; Debra Peart Vechler; and eight great-grandchildren.

The family requests, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Williams Community Center in care of Ron Simmons, Williams, 95897.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Sunday, January 16, 2005.)

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Jack LeRoy Mahaney (1924-2005) (2nd of 2 obits.)

Jack LeRoy Mahaney of Williams died Saturday, Jan. 8 at age 80.

Mr. Mahaney was born Nov. 27, 1924 in Webb City, Mo. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Navy in the North and South Pacific from 1943 to 1945. After the war, he acquired an automotive technician certificate from the National Trade School. He later studied petroleum engineering at Tulsa University and Oklahoma State University. In 1950 he was recalled to active naval duty to serve in the Korean War. In 1952, he began a 35-year career with Texaco Oil Company, working in Oklahoma, California and Alaska. In 1957, he received a certificate in petroleum engineering technology. In 1970 he became a foreman of Texaco's Northern Drilling and Production Operations in Woodland. He was a volunteer for BloodSource; Caltrans' Adopt-a-Highway Program on Highway 20 by the Williams Senior Citizens. He was presented the Williams Senior Citizen of the Year award in 1997 by the Rotary Club, and the Colusa Parlor No. 194 Native Daughters of Golden West Man of the Year award in 2000 for his contributions to the community.

Survivors include Mr. Mahaney's wife of 18 years, Glenice; his ex-wife, Helen "Pat" Mahaney; his children, Patrick Mahaney and Ann Mahaney Meshot; his stepchildren, Marsh Peart, Dean Fumasi, Belinda Southworth, and Betty Welch; his grandchildren, Allison and Lauren Mahaney, Isabel and Gillian Meshot, Theron, Briley and Fallon Fumasi, Jed, Jake and Monique Welch, Brandi Stegmann, Laura Newson and Debra Peart Vechler and eight great-grandchildren.

The family requests that memorials in Mr. Mahaney's name may be made to the Williams Community Center in care of Ron Simmons, Williams, 95897.

Services: A memorial Mass is scheduled for 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 21 at the Church of the Annunciation, Eighth Street in Williams. North Sacramento Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Tuesday, January 18, 2005.)

Cydney Mahoney (1st of 2 obits.)

After years of enduring pain, Cydney has finally stepped through the gates of heaven where she will find everlasting peace and beauty.

Cydney Mahoney, age 35 years, was the daughter of Michael and Linda Mahoney, sister to John Mahoney and sister-in-law to Stacy Mahoney, Auntie to Sean, Brian and Grace. She also leaves behind her grandparents, Homer and Bonnie Brady of Woodland, her aunt Mary Mahoney of Sacramento, uncle George Mahoney of Brookings, Ore. and uncle Gary Brady and his wife Linda of Anchor Point, Alaska.

Cydney came to live in the Bay Area at age of 2 1/2 years. She attended local schools. Graduated from Mercy High School in Burlingame and College of Notre Dame DE Namur, Belmont with a B.S. degree in business. She also worked for Franklin Templeton and just recently at USGS in Menlo Park.

Despite her physical disabilities, she never stopped pursuing her zest for life. She treasured her many friends that she made throughout her life.

A funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday, March 3 at Mercy High School Chapel, Mercy Center, 2300 Adeline Drive, Burlingame. Phone (650) 340-7405.

In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that donations be made to Make A Wish Foundation, 3550 North Central Ave., Suite 300, Phoenix, Ariz. 85012-2127; Mercy High School, Burlingame, Mater Delorosa Convent, South San Francisco; or the Cydney L. Mahoney Memorial Fund to help young people with physical disabilities. For more information contact the family at (650) 588-3878.

Visit the guest book at www.dailydemocrat.com.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Wednesday, March 1, 2006.)

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Cydney Mahoney (2nd of 2 obits.)

Cydney Mahoney of San Bruno died Saturday, Feb. 25 at age 35.

Ms. Mahoney was born Feb. 5, 1971 in Sacramento to Michael and Linda Mahoney. She was a Bay Area resident for most of her life. She graduated from Mercy High School in Burlingame and College of Notre Dame DE Namur, Belmont with a Bachelor of Science in Business. She also worked for Franklin Templeton and just recently at USGS in Menlo Park.

Survivors include Ms. Mahoney's parents, Michael and Linda Mahoney; her brother, John Mahoney and his wife Stacy; her niece, Grace; her nephews, Sean and Brian; her grandparents, Homer and Bonnie Brady of Woodland; her aunt, Mary Mahoney of Sacramento; and her uncles, George Mahoney of Brookings, Ore. and Gary Brady and his wife Linda of Anchor Point, Alaska.

The family requests memorials in Ms. Mahoney's name be directed to Make A Wish Foundation, 3550 North Central Ave., Suite 300, Phoenix, Ariz. 85012-2127; Mercy High School, Burlingame, Mater Delorosa Convent, South San Francisco; or the Cydney L. Mahoney Memorial Fund to help young people with physical disabilities. For more information contact the family at (650) 588-3878.

Services: A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday, March 3 at Mercy High School Chapel, Mercy Center, 2300 Adeline Drive, Burlingame. Phone (650) 340-7405.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Thursday, March 2, 2006.)

Dennis Michael Mahoney

Dennis Michael Mahoney passed away in North Bay Medical Center on Feb. 5, 2003, he was 54 years old.

A resident of Fairfield, he was born in Woodland on July 19, 1948. He retired from the United States air Force after 20 years of service, then worked for Chevron Oil Company in Richmond until his death.

Mr. Mahoney is survived by his wife Chong of Fairfield; son and daughter-in-law Michael and Jennifer of Rocklin; mother Gloria of Winters; sisters Kathleen Wimer and Janet, both of Winters; lifelong friend Bob Carrion of Vacaville and his first grandchild, due in May, Alexander James.

A visitation was held from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 10, in the Fairfield Funeral home where funeral services were held on Tuesday, Feb. 11. Pastor Stuart Drake officiated. Burial took place at the Winters Cemetery.

(Obituary from the "Winters Express," Thursday, February 13, 2003.)

Mary Amelia Mahoney

Mary Amelia Mahoney passed away on May 1, 2001, in Oroville. Born on July 19, 1916, in South Carolina, she was 84.

Mrs. Mahoney was a resident of Winters since 1972.

She is survived by her daughter Dolores Oliver of Oroville; brothers Walter Meetz and Phillip Meetz of Memphis, Tennessee and Lester Meetz of New York, New York; sisters Florence Evans of Memphis, Tennessee and Myrtle Hines of New York, New York; grandchildren Robert Oliver of Oroville, Laura Neil and Kathy Oliver of Winters and seven great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Mahoney was preceded in death by her husband, John Harold Mahoney.

A viewing will be held on Friday, May 4, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Smith's Colonial Chapel. Graveside services will follow at the Winters Cemetery at 2 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, send memorial donations to the Winters Healthcare Foundation, 23 Main Street, Winters, CA 95694.

(Obituary from the "Winters Express," Thursday, May 3, 2001. Submitted with the permission of the "Winters Express, Winters, CA 95694.)

Michael James Mahoney

Michael James Mahoney of Lodi died Saturday, March 1, 2003, at age 65.

Born March 10, 1937, in Sonora, Mr. Mahoney graduated from Bret Harte High School, where he was awarded the most valuable player prize in basketball for Northern California. He joined the Marine Corps after graduation. He had been a resident of Angels Camp, Woodland and Lodi. He worked for Altaville Market, Angels Market, Asbestos plant in Copperopolis and at B.J. Hughes Co. in Woodland. He was self-employed as in the steam cleaning and pressure washing service industry. He also drove seasonally for Tiger Lines Trucking Co.

Survivors include his companion, Kathleen Jaeger Mahoney of Lodi; sister, Molly Jones of Livermore; nephews, Charles Mahoney and Richard Mahoney; and niece, Becky Mahoney.

Arrangements are under the direction of Gierhart-Wells & Donahue Funeral Home, Inc. of Lodi.

Services: A memorial service is scheduled at 10 a.m. Friday, March 14, at Gierhart-Wells & Donahue Funeral Home, 123 N. School St., Lodi.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Tuesday, March 11, 2003.)

Gerald William "Jerry" Maier, Jr.

Gerald William "Jerry" Maier Jr. died June 18, 2004, at Sutter Davis Hospital after a lengthy illness. He was 42.

Born April 3, 1962, in Woodland to Gerald "Bill" Maier and Marilyn Potter Maier, he was a fifth-generation Californian and a lifelong resident of Winters. He was the third of four children. He attended Winters schools and received a degree from ITT Technical Institute. In 1980, he married the love of his life, Thelma Echols, and they started their family.

He worked for Vasey Brothers Market and Maier's TV and Appliance for several years before becoming self-employed as a satellite technician. He also worked for many years as a truck driver.

An accomplished craftsman, he had a passion for building remote-control airplanes from scratch and flying them. He was also an avid fisherman, spending hours with his family and friends on his boat in the local waters.

He was preceded in death by his father, Bill Maier, in 2002.

He is survived by his wife, Thelma, of Winters; sons, William Maier of Lackland AFB, Texas, and Nicholas and Johnny Maier of Winters; his mother, Marilyn Maier of Winters; and his mother-in-law, Jannes Echols of Winters.

He is also survived by his brother, David Maier and his wife Edwina of Knoxville, Tenn., and sisters, Diane Maier Parent of Fullerton and Cheryl Maier Andrews of Winters. He leaves numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

A memorial service will begin at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 205 Russell St. in WInters. Private interment will take place at the Winters Cemetery.

Arrangements are under the direction of Davis Funeral Chapel.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Wednesday, June 23, 2004.)

Josephine M. Maier

Josephine M. Maier died at Cottonwood Healthcare Saturday, April 26, 2003, at age 87.

Born July 21, 1915, in San Francisco, Mrs. Maier was the daughter of the late Frank and Josephine (Correira) Silva. She had been a Yolo County resident for the last 55 years. She was a homemaker for her entire life. She was a member of Cabrillo Club of Woodland and the Luso-American Club of Northern California.

Survivors include several cousins in Woodland. She was preceded in death by her husband John Andrew Maier in 1971.

The family requests memorials be directed to Arthritis Foundation, 3050 Explorer Dr., Suite No. 1, Sacramento, 95827. Arrangements are under the direction of Kraft Bros. Funeral Directors of Woodland.

Services: A funeral service is scheduled at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 6, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 301 Walnut St., Woodland. Interment will follow at 11 a.m. at Woodland City Cemetery.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Wednesday, May 07, 2003.)

Marvin L. Maier

Marvin L. Maier died Thursday, May 20, 2004, at Woodland Memorial Hospital. Born July 5, 1925, in Scotts Bluffs, Neb., he was 78 years old.

He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II and was a resident of Yolo County for the past 60 years. He made agriculture his livelihood, working as a farmer.

He is survived by his daughters, Darla Tafoya and Brenda Pate of Woodland; Hedy Collins of Illinois; and Danya Galloway of Citrus Springs, Fla.; granddaughters, Carolyn, Annette and Diana Collins; grandsons, Randy Tafoya, Sean Galloway and Ben Pate; and a great-grandson, Daniel Galloway.

Private family services are planned at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Evergreen Funeral Services of Woodland.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Monday, May 24, 2004, 2004.)

Veronica M. Mainini-Liebenberg

Veronica Mary Mainini-Liebenberg died on Jan. 1, 2003, after a 10-month battle with cancer. She died peacefully with her parents by her side.

Born Aug. 16, 1989, she was a beautiful, creative and friendly 13-year-old who inspired everyone around her with her valiant and joyful attitude. She was not only a loving sister, but also a giving and compassionate friend.

An eighth-grader at Emerson Junior High School, she enjoyed Girl Scouts, swimming, camping, volleyball and soccer. She especially loved spending time with her friends and her cats. She was active in a local church youth group, particularly with a small group of girls her age. Her faith in Jesus and her vibrant personality profoundly affected these girls as well as many others.

During her illness, she participated in the Sutter Memorial Hospital Child Life Program's contest for Christmas card covers. She was excited and proud that her drawing was one of the five selected. She also inspired and encouraged other children during her hospital stays.

In addition to many friends, she is survived by her mom, Pam Mainini, and siblings Paige and Forrest, all of Davis; her dad, Steve Liebenberg, half-brother and sister A.J. and Tarrah, and grandmother Margaret Liebenberg, all of Santa Cruz. She is also survived by her "Grammy" Pat Mainini of San Jose.

A celebration of her life is planned for Saturday, Jan. 11, at 10 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Davis, 38141 Russell Blvd. In lieu of flowers or gifts, memorials may be sent to the Child Life Program of Sutter Memorial Hospital, 5151 F St., Sacramento, CA 95819 or to the First Baptist Church of Davis.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Sunday, January 5, 2003.)

Jack Major

UC Davis Professor Emeritus Jack Major died Feb. 13, 2001, in Davis, after a short illness. He was 83.

Born March 15, 1917, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Hortense and Jackson Major, he grew up in Utah with the Wasatch Mountains as his playground. During World War II he served in the reconnaissance troop of the 10th Mountain Division from 1943 to 1945, crossing the Po River in Italy.

He earned his doctorate from UC Berkeley in 9153.

Jack married his wife Mary in Moose, Wyo., in 1947 and came to Davis in 1955. He was a professor of botany at UC Davis for 21 years. He was a specialist in the ecology of mountains, being the first plant ecologist in the University of California system, while his indulgence and hobby was snow avalanche science.

He was honored by the Ecological Society for his work translating and reviewing important scientific papers in ecology that were published only in foreign languages, chiefly Russian, German and French. He was a recipient of research grants from both the National Science Foundation and the Russian Academy of Science.

Major taught and did research all over the mountains of North America, Europe and Siberia, taking his family with him to many remote locations. He taught his three sons a love for the mountains, concern for the environment, and respect for the rights of working-class people. His colleagues and his many students fondly remember him.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Cecil Major; his younger brother, Theodore Major; his sons, Paul, John and James; and his seven grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Unitarian Church of Davis, 27074 Patwin Road. In lieu of flowers, contributions are suggested to the California Native Plan Society, 1722 J St. Suite 17, Sacramento, CA 95814; (916) 447-CNPS.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Sunday, February 18, 2001, (Yolo County). Submitted with the permission of the "The Davis Enterprise," 315 G Street, Davis, CA 95616.)

Merlen Captain Malar Jr.

Merlen Captain Malar Jr. died in his Woodland home Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2003, at age 60.

Born July 29, 1942, in Hillsboro, Ore., Mr. Malar had been a Yolo County resident for three years. He worked at Universal Mirror & Glass in Sacramento as an artist. According to his family members, "he loved animals. Computers were his hobby and he loved working with the Yolo County Drug & Alcohol program. He enjoyed anything and everything." He received his bachelor of arts degree from Universal University in Sacramento.

Mr. Malar is survived by his mother, Eleanor K. Montgomery of Sacramento.

He was preceded in death by his father, Merlen C. Malar Sr.

A memorial service is scheduled at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 10, at Kraft Bros. Chapel, Woodland.

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

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

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Friday, January 10, 2003.)

Vidal R. Maldonado

Vidal R. Maldonado passed away at his residence in West Sacramento Thursday, March 24 at age 71.

Mr. Maldonado was born April 27, 1933 in Gila, N.M. He had been a West Sacramento resident for 55 years. He served in the U.S. Air Force and was a veteran of the Korean War. He worked as an operator at Campbell's Soup for 43 years.

Survivors include Mr. Maldonado's wife, Maria (Caballero) Maldonado, also of West Sacramento; his daughters, Margarita and Yvonne Maldonado, Mary Ann Archuleta all of West Sacramento, Sylvia Gutierrez, Cynthia, Diana and Rosie Castro all of Woodland; his sons, David and Rueben Maldonado, both of West Sacramento; 19 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; his sister, Maria Valdez of West Sacramento; 12 sisters and brothers and numerous nieces and nephews of New Mexico and Arizona. He was preceded in death by an older brother.

The family requests memorials in Mr. Moldonado's name be directed to the American Cancer Society, 1765 Challenge Way, Sacramento, 95816.

Services: Visitation is scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 29 at Kraft Bros. Chapel, 175 Second St., Woodland. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Tuesday. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 30 at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 1321 Anna St., West Sacramento. Burial will follow the service at Woodland Cemetery. Kraft Bros. Funeral Directors is assisting the family with arrangements.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Monday, March 28, 2005.)

Mrs. George C. Mallett

(The following death notice was transcribed by Judith Hinton.)

"Sacramento Union," Sunday September 10, 1916

FORMER RESIDENT DIES

WOODLAND (Yolo Co.), Sept 9 - Word reached here today of the death in Oakland of Mrs. George C. MALLETT, an old-time Woodland resident. She and her sons, Will and Levi, and daughter, Carrie CONGRAVE, lived in Woodland for years. She was a noted temperance worker.

James Richard Maloney

James Richard Maloney, 72, of Winters, passed away on Sept. 4, 2004. He was a resident of Winters for 10 years.

He is survived by his wife, Martha Maloney, of Corpus Christi, Texas; daughters Twila Cummings of Marlow, Oklahoma and Alana Reyes, of Vacaville; sons Virgil Seward of Corpus Christi and Robert Seward of Gonzalez, Louisiana; sister Audrey Ball, of Dallas, Texas; brother Harvey Maloney of Amarillo, Texas, 11 grandchildren, one great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family received friends on Wednesday, Sept. 8, from 9-11 a.m. at Trevino Funeral Home. A chapel service was held at 11:30 a.m. with cremation following.

Trevino Funeral Home is assisting with the arrangements. The address is 3006 Niagra, Corpus Christi, Texas 78405.

(Obituary from the "Winters Express," Thursday, September 9, 2004.)

John Henry Maloney

John Henry Maloney died in Vaca Valley Hospital Thursday, Dec. 8, 2000, at age 75.

Born March 21, 1925, in Duluth, Minnesota, to the late Leo and Florence Maloney, Mr. Maloney was a resident of Solano County for 30 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a grounds maintenance person at UC Davis. He was a member of the Vacaville Veterans of Foreign Wars, the D.A.V. and the U.S. Calvary Association.

Mr. Maloney is survived by his wife, Mary Maloney of Woodland; brother, Don Maloney of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; niece, Kathy Maloney and nephew, Danny Maloney, both of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

A vigil service was held at 7 p.m., Monday, Dec. 11, at McNary's Chapel, Woodland. A graveside services was held Tuesday, dec. 12, at 2 p.m., at Monument Hill Memorial Park, Woodland.

McNary's Chapel of Woodland assisted the family with arrangements.

(Obituary from the "Winters Express," Thursday, December 14, 2000, (Yolo County). Submitted with the permission of the "Winters Express," 312 Railroad Ave., Winters, CA 95694.)

Mary Maloney

Mary Maloney died March 31, 2001. Born Dec. 26, 1921, to the late parents John Elafros and Petronilla Winder ("Weidner"),* in Minn., she was 79.

She was a long-time resident of Vacaville and she moved to Woodland in 1999 to reside at the Woodland Skilled Nursing Home with her many friends and her dog, "Little Boy." She was devout Catholic and was a member of the Holy Rosary Church. She graduated from Minnesota University where she received a degree in education. She worked for many years for the university, in the administrative department as a secretary.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Maloney.

She is survived by her brothers, William Elafros, Themoistoklis Elafros; sisters, Katherine Hodgson and Cia Elafros.

Mass will be said at Holy Rosary Church on Friday, with graveside services immediately following.

(* According to a family member, the spelling of "Winder" should be "Weidner.")

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Thursday, April 5, 2001, (Yolo County). Submitted with the permission of the "The Davis Enterprise," 315 G Street, Davis, CA 95616.)

Ramona Campos Manas

Born Aug. 2, 1911, in Sorbas, Almeria, Spain, she had been a Yolo

County resident for the last 80 years. She was the oldest of seven children born to Cristobal and Raimunda Campos of Esparto. Her dad came to the United States from Spain and set up a nursery business in Esparto. Ten years later he was able to send for his wife Raimunda and their two daughters, Ramona, age 13 and Maria, age 9, to join him in Esparto. Ramona married Tadeo (Tad) Manas in 1932.

Ramona was a housewife, a loving wife, grandmother, great-grandmother and godmother. She was a fantastic cook, becoming famous for her Spanish meals that she insisted on all of her family, friends and guests eating at her home. She passes on this knowledge to her two surviving daughters.

When she came from Spain at 13 years of age, she attended school where they put her in the first grade since she could not speak English. After constant teasing by the school boys she decided she would leave school and work with her dad in the fields in his nursery business, where all the almond trees in Yolo County and outlying areas were purchased from his nursery stock.

Through their married life of 57 years, she worked alongside of Tad in growing and harvesting almonds. She loved her garden raising mostly peppers, which pepper seeds originally sent here from Spain and each year she would save the best seeds to germinate the next year.

Ramona was predeceased by her husband Tad; her daughter Diana Heinz; her grandson Mark Roath; her granddaughter-in-law Leslie Roath; her brothers and sisters Maria Molina, Sebastian (Doc) Campos, Mike Campos, Andy Campos and Dr. Porfeiria Campos.

Surviving are her daughters Catherine Roath and her partner Jim Gibson of Esparto, Rae Kuhn and her husband Ron of Woodland; her grandsons Mitch Roath and his wife Trish, Matt Roath, Brian Kuhn and his wife Jackie, Marty Kuhn and his wife Amanda; her granddaughters Stephanie Kanemasu and her husband Kevin and Amy Rossi; her great-granddaughters Meghan Roath, Melanie Kuhn, Jennifer Dale, Brittany Dale, Jada Kanemasu, Aliana Rossi and Julia Rossi; her great-grandsons Garrett Kuhn and Tad Roath. Also surviving Ramona is her brother Chris Campos and his wife Jane of Woodland; her sisters-in-law Gloria Campos and Erline Campos of Woodland; cousin Mary Serrano and her husband Prudentio of Winters; nephews Del Contreras and his wife Ana of Woodland, Jose Contreras of Sorbas, Almeria, Spain; and numerous second cousins; nieces and nephews; grandnieces and grandnephews and many of these being Ramona's Godchildren. Also her wonderful caregiver Hope Delgado.

A funeral mass and celebration of Ramona Manas' life will be held at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Esparto on July 7, 2004 at 11 a.m. with Father Chuck officiating. Entombment will be at St. Joseph's Mausoleum. Funeral arrangements by McNary's Chapel of Woodland.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Sunday, July 4, 2004.)

Roy G. Manas

Roy G. Manas passed away on Sept. 8, 2004 in Sacramento. Born on Oct. 2, 1918 in Vacaville, he was 85 years old.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Virginia. He is also survived by his son Fred Manas (Alice), Esparto; daughters Judith Sinclair, of Sacramento and Patty Clark, of Winters. He had many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He will be missed.

Friends are invited to attend a celebration of life service on Friday, Sept. 17, at 10 a.m. at the George L. Klumpp Chapel of Flowers, Riverside Boulevard and Second Avenue.

Remembrances are requested to be donated to a charity of the donor's choice.

Obituary from the "Winters Express," (print edition) Thursday, September 16, 2004.)

Salvadora “Doris” R. Manas

Salvadora “Doris” R. Manas died on April 19,2006. She was born in Hilo, Hawaii on March 8, 1917 to Salvador and Gabriella Rubio, who moved to Winters in 1918 where they remained all their lives.

Doris was a homemaker and helped her husband Pete on their ranch, sorting and selling peaches and walnuts. Doris enjoyed her family and friends and was always there to help everyone. Her kitchen was known as “Doris’ Coffee House,” where friends and family would gather to solve the daily problems.

Doris is survived by one daughter, Anna Doughty and her husband Bill. Her grandchildren are John Muller and wife Cindy, Jennifer Hoskins and husband John, Robin Warner and husband Henry, Lucy Medina and husband Mike, Pete Manas and wife Dawn, Vicky Manas and Lisa Manas. She is also survived by great-grandchildren Mitchell Muller, John Muller, Ben Muller, Leila Muller, Logan Hoskins, Joey Campos, Danny Campos, Cody Campos, Anna Campos, Hannah Manas, Olivia Manas, Gabby Manas, Elaine Medina and Andrew Medina. She is also survived by two great-granddaughters, Devin and Taylur Prescott. She is survived by her sister Marie Goddard and husband Hugh, as well as many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Pete Manas, and her son Gabriel Manas, brother Dick Rubio,and sisters Gabrielle Manas and Frances Ariza.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Wednesday, April 26, at 11 a.m. at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Winters. Burial followed in the Winters Cemetery. A visitation was held Tuesday, April 25, from 5-8 p.m. with a vigil at 7:30 p.m. at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church.

Memorial contribution may be made to Yolo Hospice, P.O. Box 1014, Davis, Ca 95617.

(Obituary from the "Winters Express," Thursday, April 27, 2006.)

Mary Margaret Mandelaris

Mary Margaret Mandelaris of Davis died of natural causes Nov. 9, 2003, in Davis. She was 86.

She was born Mary Margaret Mustain on April 4, 1917, in Fort Smith, Ark. She lived and worked as a bookkeeper in Detroit, where, in 1937, she married George Mandelaris.

In 1948, she moved with her family to the Los Angeles area. She lived and worked there until her retiring in 1977, when she and her husband moved to Woodland. For the last eight years, the couple has lived at Covell Gardens.

She is survived by her husband of 66 years, George Mandelaris, son Richard Mandelaris and his wife Darlene, granddaughter Kristen Schimmel and her husband Mick, grandson Derek Mandelaris and his wife Katie, and two great grandsons, Braeden Schimmel and Tanner Mandelaris, all of Davis.

A family memorial will be held today, Nov. 16, 2003.

The family asks memorials be sent to Yolo Hospice.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Monday, November 17, 2003.)

Valentina Manelis

Valentina Manelis died on March 31, 2000, at her daughter's home in Glendale. Born on Sept. 19, 1911, she was 88.

She had been a Davis resident since 1956.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Peter Manelis.

She is survived by her four children, Robert Manelis of Clovis, Joseph Manelis of Clovis, Rita Burns of Glendale and John Manelis of Napa; seven grandchildren, Robert Jr. and Marcus Manelis, both of Clovis, Danielle Milan of Fresno, Matthew and Monica Burns of Glendale and Anthony and Kristina Manelis of Davis; and one great-grandson, Quinton Milan of Fresno.

A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. James Catholic Church, Davis. Burial will follow at the Davis Cemetery.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," the week of April 2, 2000, (Yolo County). Submitted with the permission of the "The Davis Enterprise," 315 G Street, Davis, CA 95616.)

Ethel Mae Mangum

Ethel Mae Mangum died at Alderson Convalescent Hospital in Woodland on Tuesday, Feb. 28 at age 93.

Mrs. Mangum was born Dec. 6, 1912 in Winston-Salem, N.C. She had been a Yolo County resident for 24 years. She was a high school graduate and worked in the restaurant business for 46 years.

Survivors include Mrs. Mangum's daughter, Joyce Y. Apodaca and her husband Charles of Woodland; her grandson, David J. Apodaca; three great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Adie H. Mangum.

Services: A funeral is scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday, March 6 at McNary's Chapel, 458 College St., Woodland. Interment will be at Monument Hill Memorial Park. McNary's Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Friday, March 3, 2006.)

Patricia Adelle Manhart

Patricia Adelle Manhart died Dec. 28, 2003, at Sutter Davis Hospital. Born Dec. 13, 1941, in Klamath Falls, Ore., she was 62 years old.

She attended Klamath Falls schools from elementary through high school. She had lived in Woodland for the past 24 years, where she was a member of Holy Rosary Church.

She is survived by her daughter Renae and her husband Vince Villano of Redding; her son Matthew Plavan and his wife Roxanne of Aurora, Colo.; three grandchildren, Vince Villano Jr. of Lakewood, Wash., Shawn Villano of Vacaville and Marquel Plavan of Aurora; and one great-grandchild, Savanna Villano of Lakewood.

A funeral Mass will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday at Holy Rosary Church, 318 Court St. in Woodland, with private entombment to follow at St. Joseph's Cemetery in Woodland.

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

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Tuesday, January 6, 2004.)

Artie Marie Manly

Artie Marie Manly passed away due to emphysema and respiratory failure after a short illness at Alderson's Convalescent Hospital on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2003.

Born Artie Marie Baker, the youngest of six children, in Hart Ford, Iowa on June 4, 1921. She was 81 years old. Mother to James Manly of Rohnert Park, Ca. and Karen Garver of White Salmon, Wash. She was a resident of Woodland for over 40 years. Prior to her retirement, she had worked in several careers as a waitress, line operator at Kordite, and receptionist for Dr. Ira Parrish.

An avid reader, she always enjoyed her books. She enjoyed her garden, and several times had won "Yard of the Month" honors at Idlle Wheel Mobile Home Park where she resided for the last 12 years. An avid sports fan, she followed the San Francisco Giants and Forty-Niners. After retirement, she and her long time companion, the late Don Lambert, enjoyed traveling in their Fifthwheel. They would often winter in El Centro, Ca. with another Woodland couple Cleo and the late George Gartung.

She is preceded in her death by two older siblings in childhood, and her brothers, Joseph and Wesley Baker; former husband, Melvin Manly, and a daughter who died at child birth.

She is survived, in addition to her son and daughter, by an older sister, Jeanne Rodoni of Yuba City. Two grandsons, Chris and Randy Garver of White Salmon, Wash. Numerous nieces and nephews, and in-laws. As well as many dear friends.

The family requests memorials be directed to American Lung Society, in her behalf.

A remembrance, celebration of her life will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 8, 2003, at the Idle Wheel Club House.

A photograph of Artie Marie Manly is included with this obituary.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Tuesday, March 04, 2003.)

Curtis James Manley

Curtis James Manley died Friday, Feb. 14, 2003, at age 51.

Born April 23, 1951, in Plainfield, N.J., Mr. Manley was a former member of the Yolo County Sheriff's Department for 13 years. He volunteered and contributed to charitable organizations such as La Familia, Santa's Helpers, and Toys for Tots.

Survivors include his brother, Kevan Manley; sister, Tangle Rivas; nieces, Theresa, Roberta, Sabrina, and Margarita; godson, B.J. and goddaughter, Emily. He was preceded in death by his mother, Juanita Manley.

Services: A memorial service is scheduled at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 1, 2003, at Woodland Christian Center, 37839 County Road 17A, Woodland.

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

Elmer "Shorty" E. Mann

Elmer "Shorty" E. Mann died in his Modesto home Monday, April 21, 2003, at age 64.

Born Jan. 3, 1939, in Fort Smith, Ark., Mr. Mann had been a resident of Modesto for 37 years. He was an electronic technician/TV repairman for 30 years. He had been employed by Handy Andy's. He was a member of E. Clampus Vitus Chapter 58.

Survivors include his wife Judy Mann of Modesto; sons, David, Joseph and Samuel Mann, all of Modesto; mother, Dorothy Mann of Grants Pass, Ore.; brothers, Bill, Tommy and Roger Mann, all of Sacramento; sisters, Linda McAnnely of Woodland, and Jackie Pilcher of Grants Pass, Ore.; and one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Mann; and sister, Dorothy "Toot" Mann.

Services: Arrangements are under the direction of Colonial Chapel-Franklin & Downs of Modesto. Inurnment is scheduled at 1:30 p.m. Friday, May 2, at Lakewood Memorial Park.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Sunday, April 27, 2003.)

Gary Forrest Mann

Gary Forrest Mann, 62, of Woodland, passed away in Woodland on the morning of December 25, 2002.

Mr. Mann was born at Enloe Hospital in Chico on Feb. 15, 1940 to Forrest Devol Mann and Helen Rose Mann. He was raised in Del Paso Heights and graduated from Grant High School in 1957. At Grant he excelled academically and as a member of the Swim Team.

He was involved in the banking, retail and gaming industries before engaging in a 30-year career in physical fitness training. He managed facilities both in Sacramento and Woodland, and was a personal trainer for many individuals in Northern California. He worked successfully on the physical rehabilitation of many individuals with serious health conditions and/or who were recovering from surgery. Locally he organized the Mr. and Ms. Yolo County Body Building Contests, which for many years were part of the Yolo County Fair.

Mr. Mann was proud of his close relationships with the men and women he trained, but he especially enjoyed working with youth, many of which became outstanding athletes for their high schools and colleges. Extremely well read and knowledgeable, he promoted the importance of knowledge and education. "Gary was loved and admired for pumping up more than bodies. He pumped up minds, spirits and self-confidence. His impact lasted for years through inspiring us all to achieve," said family friend and trainee Dave Barry.

As a young adult, Mr. Mann enjoyed competing in Trivia Tournaments organized throughout the west. He was a life-long learner who found people and their endeavors interesting. "After high school, Gary's curiosity and love of learning continued to grow. He found everything interesting, learning from other people, books and magazines, radio and TV, and movies. He was also quite a film buff," said his wife Kristine.

Mr. Mann enjoyed outdoor activities, especially hiking and hunting. He also enjoyed a wide variety of music and dancing. He was a life-long Republican and a member of the National Rifle Association.

Mr. Mann is survived by his mother, Helen Rose Mann of Woodland; his wife of 33 years, Kristine Mann of Woodland; his sons, Tony Mann of Roseville and Matthew and Danny Mann, both of Woodland; and his brother, Ron Mann and wife Gen of El Dorado Hills. He was preceded in death by his father, Forrest Devol Mann in 1999.

A funeral service is scheduled at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 4, at the Church of Jesus Christ, Latter-day Saints, 1405 Cottonwood St. in Woodland.

A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 4, at Sierra Hills Memorial Park, 5757 Greenback Lane, Sacramento.

Viewing will be held from 6-8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 3, 2003, at McNary's Chapel, 458 College St. in Woodland. An additional viewing will precede services at the Church at 9 a.m.

A fee has been paid to print this obituary as written.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Jan 02, 2003, (Woodland, Yolo County, California). A photograph of Mr. Mann is included with this obituary.)

Roger Dale Mann

Roger Dale Mann died in West Sacramento Monday, Aug. 9, 2004 at age 47.

Mr. Mann was born July 25, 1957 to Dorothy Mann and the late Charley Mann. Mr. Mann had been a Yolo County resident for his entire life.

Survivors include Mr. Mann's mother Dorothy Mann of Grant's Pass, Ore.; sisters Linda McAnelly of Woodland and Jackie Pilcher of Grant's Pass, Ore.; brothers Bill Mann of Sacramento and Tommy Mann of West Sacramento and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Charley Mann, sister Dorothy "Toot" Mann and brother Elmer "Shorty" Mann.

Services: A private service has been held and the cremains were returned to Mr. Mann's mother.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Tuesday, August 24, 2004.)

Francisca Ceja "Mamá Fira" Manriquez

Francisca Ceja "Mamá Fira" Manriquez of Woodland died Friday, March 3, 2006, at age 97.

Mrs. Manriquez was born Oct. 8, 1908 in Mexico. She had been a Yolo County resident for 30 years. She was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church.

Survivors include Mrs. Manriquez's daughter, Eloisa Hinojosa and her husband Norciso of Woodland; her sons, Pedro Manriquez and his wife Carmen of Sacramento and Rafael Manriquez and his wife Mariaelena of El Paso, Texas; 17 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; 12 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 74 years, Sime-n Manr'quez; her daughter, Amelia Estrada; her sons, Trino and Rafael Manr'quez; and her grandchildren Sam and Ruth Jinojosa.

Services: A rosary will be recited at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 7 at McNary's Chapel, 458 College St., Woodland. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 8 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 301 Walnut St., Woodland. Interment will follow the service at St. Joseph's Cemetery. McNary's Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Tuesday, March 7, 2006.)

Patricia Vasey Manseau

Winters native Patricia Vasey Manseau passed away on June 10, 2002 in her San Francisco home after a brief illness. She was born Jan. 22, 1925, the daughter of the late John F. Vasey and the late Nancy L. Vasey.

She was a descendent of the pioneer DeVilbiss, Griffin and Vasey families. Since graduating from Winters High School in 1942, she had made her home in San Francisco.

Patricia Vasey and Robert B. Manseau were married in San Francisco on Feb. 8, 1951 and celebrated their 50^th wedding anniversary last year. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a daughter, Robin SCROGGINS, son Steven Manseau and wife Marie, all of San Francisco and son Richard Manseau and wife Sabine of Truckee; sister Betty Coman of Winters, three grandsons, three granddaughters, one great grandson and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by brothers Jack T. Vasey and T. William Vasey. The Neptune Society was in charge of the arrangements.

(Obituary from the "Winters Express," Thursday, June 20, 2002, (Yolo County). Submitted with the permission of the "Winters Express," 312 Railroad Ave., Winters, CA 95694.)

Robert L. 'Dick' Mansfield

Robert L. "Dick" Mansfield died Aug. 10, 2002, at the age of 78.

When he moved to Davis to teach sixth grade in 1951, he thought he would only be in Davis for a couple of years. He arrived having just graduated from San Jose State College where, with the assistance of the GI Bill, he studied history. He had hoped to gain a few years of teaching experience before moving on.

Instead, he made Davis his home for more than 50 years.

Born Sept. 17, 1923, he was the youngest of three children, all sons, born to Margaret Garcia Mansfield and Walter Plaskett Mansfield. He spent his childhood living in King City, leaving at age 17 to enlist in the U.S. Navy to assist in the war effort.

For more than 35 years, he worked in the Davis Joint Unified School District. During his tenure he served as a teacher, coach and principal. He also ran an adult education program. From 1967 to 1979, he was principal of Davis Senior High School.

His love of his adopted hometown was evidenced by his civic involvement. As the community grew, he participated in developing many of the features associated with Davis today. He was an active member of the Davis Rotary Club and served on a variety of city boards such as the Davis Planning Commission. During his involvement with the commission, he advocated for the development of a neighborhood park plan.

He liked good food, good wine and good friends. He played poker and golf with a tight-knit group of friends for more than 35 years. He was an avid supporter and fan of high school and UC Davis sports. He enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren participate in sporting events.

He is survived by his wife, Marilyn; son, Richard and his wife Gail; and daughter, Marianne Mansfield Putnam and her husband Neil. His is further survived by his grandchildren, Margot and Richard Mansfield of Davis and Mollie of Louisville, Colo.

Friends are invited to attend a memorial service at St. Martin's Episcopal Church on Wednesday at 2 p.m. A reception at Stonegate Country Club will immediately follow the service.

In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to the Rotary Youth Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 185, Davis, CA 95616.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Wednesday, August 14, 2002, (Yolo County). Submitted with the permission of the "The Davis Enterprise," 315 G Street, Davis, CA 95616.)

Michele Mantay

Michele Mantay passed away in her sleep at her Davis home on April 8, 2003. She leaves her beloved friend, Fred W. Lorenz, and her mother, Marilyn M. Mantay of Davis. Her father, William R. Mantay, predeceased her.

Born in Sacramento on June 21, 1956, she was 46 years old.

Wheelchair-transported for many years, she and her service dogs -- first Nestor and then Vishnu -- became a familiar sight in the community from 1981, when she enrolled at UC Davis. It was her great pleasure as a student to sing in the University Chorus and to work with children in the early childhood education center.

She earned a bachelor's degree in human development with a minor in music. She also earned a master's degree in education with an emphasis on child life at Mills College and completed her internship in child life at the UC Davis Medical Center.

A bird-raising hobby went public when she sat behind her table selling quail eggs at the Davis Farmers' Market. Failing health eventually curtailed her activities but did not diminish her love of friends, of children, of nature, music -- and shopping. Nor did she lose courage during a long illness.

Besides her loved family and friends in Davis, Michele Mantay leaves her aunt and uncle, Frances and Tom Mankey of North Hollywood, and many cousins. Her cousin, Robin Mankey of Redwood City, is joining Davis friends to plan a celebration of her life at the Gazebo in the UC Davis Arboretum, on Sunday, April 27, at 3 p.m. Interment is planned at the Davis Cemetery.

Gifts in memory of Michele Mantay may be made to the Davis Art Center,1919 F St. in Davis. In future, children without money of their own would be able to use "Michele's money" to shop in the Children's Secret Store during the Art Center's annual Holiday Sale.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Tuesday, April 15, 2003.)

Marian Robertson Manville

Marian Robertson Manville, who recently moved to Davis from Casper, Wyo., died of cancer on March 12, 2002, at her home. She was 75.

She was born on July 20, 1926, in Karval, Colo., to Thomas and Helen Robertson. As a child, she lived in Colorado, Wyoming and Kansas.

She graduated from Hinkley High School in Aurora, Colo., in 1943 and subsequently attended the University of Colorado in Boulder and Grinnell College in Iowa.

In 1948, she married Robert Manville of Baynard, Iowa. Her husband worked for the Red Cross, which posted the two in Oklahoma, Texas and Michigan. Eventually, she and her husband settled in Casper.

While working in the home and raising her family, she pursued writing, painting and music, and passed the love of those pursuits on to her children.

She was preceded in death by her husband.

She is survived by her son, Michael Manville of Loveland, Colo.; daughter Mindy Manville and her husband Richard Wiebe of Davis; and granddaughter Lindsay Manville-Wiebe of Davis.

She is also survived by nieces Leebett Calar and Renee Smith of Casper; nephew James Jordan of Casper; niece Georgia Jordan of Battle Mountain, N.Y.; and niece Karen Jordan Bauer of Salt Lake City.

A graveside service will begin at 11 a.m. Monday at the Highland Township Cemetery in Baynard, Iowa. A memorial service will take place in Casper at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in her name to the Casper College Foundation, 125 College Drive, Casper, WY 82601.

Inquiries may be made at the Bustard Funeral Home in Casper at (307) 234-7123 or at the Ohde Funeral Home in Coon Rapids, Iowa, at (712) 999-2261.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Davis Funeral Chapel.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Thursday, March 14, 2002, (Yolo County). Submitted with the permission of the "The Davis Enterprise," 315 G Street, Davis, CA 95616.)

Leo Joe Maxino Manzanares

Leo Joe Maxino Manzanares died in Woodland Memorial Hospital Monday, Dec. 1, 2003, at age 68.

Born May 22, 1935, in Denver, Colo., Mr. Manzanares had been a Yolo County resident for the last 22 years. He and his late wife were owners of Manzanares Janitorial Service for 35 years.

Survivors include his daughters, Laurie Manzanares and Sandra Manzanares-Bruggman and husband Josh; son, Danny Manzanares; grandchildren, Mario, Rachel, Manuel, Adam, Daniel Joseph and Annie Manzanares, and Austin Bruggman; and great-grandson, Marcus Manzanares, all of Woodland. He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Manzanares; parents, Manuel and Adella Manzanares; sisters, Ruby Rojas and Frances Aragon; brothers, Joe and Alex Manzanares; and brother-in-law, Leroy Olguin.

McNary's Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.

Services: Visitation is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, 2003, at McNary's Chapel, with a graveside service at 2 p.m., in Woodland Cemetery.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Thursday, December 04, 2003.)

John Manzo

Mr. John Manzo died in Woodland on Wednesday, June 1, at age 82.

He was born on July 27, 1922 in Gilroy. He had been a Yolo County resident for 54 years. He was a high school graduate. For 60 years he worked in Yolo County and in Winters as a farmer.

Mr. Manzo is survived by his wife of 52 years, Jewell Manzo; son Walter “Bud” Hobbs and his wife, Martha, of Oroville; 13 grandchildren; sisters Cay Johnston, of Klamath Falls, Oregon, and Maggie Schmidt, of Gilroy; brothers Joe Manzo and his wife, Ramona, of Brentwood, and Donald Manzo and his wife, Rhoda, of Gilroy, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sons, Arthur Hobbs and Gene Hobbs; parents Orasula and Luigi Manzo; sister Erma De Benedetto, and his brother, Lawrence Manzo.

A funeral was scheduled for 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 7, at Calvary Baptist Church, in Woodland, with Pastor Henry Tucker officiating. Interment will follow the service at Monument Hill Memorial Park.

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

(Obituary from the "Winters Express," Thursday, June 16, 2005.)