Louise Evaro "Cha Granny Goose" Tidwell

Louise Evaro "Cha Granny Goose" Tidwell of Esparto died Monday, July 18 at age 78.

Mrs. Tidwell was born July 5, 1927 in El Monte to the late Gregory M. Evaro and Angelita S. Evaro. She had been a Yolo County resident for 65 years. She was a homemaker and a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church.

Survivors include Mrs. Tidwell's husband of 47 years, James Clyde Tidwell Sr.; her daughters, Teresa Marchand and her husband Dave of Stockton and Helen Gallardo of West Sacramento; her son, James Clyde Tidwell Jr. of Woodland; her grandchildren, David, Ben and Nicole Gallardo, Teresa Tidwell, Jimmy Tidwell III, Kathryn and Bonnie Marchand and Sarah Buckley; eight great-grandchildren; her sister, Irene Rodriguez; and her brother, Ted Evaro. She was preceded in death by her son, Benjamin Rudolph Bonillas and her parents.

Services: A funeral is scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday, July 22 at McNary's Chapel, 458 College 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," Wednesday, July 20, 2005.)

Charley Tillman

Charley Tillman died in Las Vegas, Monday, Aug. 9, 2004 at age 79.

Mr. Tillman was born Jan. 26, 1925 in Pittsburg, Okla. to Henry and Ledera Tillman. He was a World War II veteran, serving in the Army in the Pacific Theater.

Survivors include Mr. Tillman's sons, Thomas Tillman and Bradley Tillman, daughters Lillie Nunnelee and Terry Cama. He is also survived by his brothers Clifford Tillman and Sam Tillman, and his sisters Ina Mae Beebe and Mary L. Pipkin and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Services: No services are scheduled.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Wednesday, August 25, 2004.)

Eunice Tillman

Eunice Tillman died in Dunnigan with family by her side Sunday, July 28, 2002 at age 97. She was a member of Christ Temple Apostic Church in Dunnigan.

Mrs. Tillman was born on dec. 22, 1904, in Bayou Chicot, La.

Mrs. Tillman is survived by daughter Leana Pol of Dunnigan, and two grandsons, Tony Albert of Dunnigan and Wayne Oliver of Richmond.

She was preceded in death by daughter Leana Coleman and grandson Donley Thompson, Sr.

A funeral service is scheduled at 11 a.m. Saturday, Rose Manor Funeral Services, 3331 MacDonald Ave., Richmond.

Rose Manor Funeral Services are assisting the family with arrangements.

(Obituary from the "The Daily Democrat," Friday, August 02, 2002, (Woodland, Yolo County, California). A photograph of Mrs. Tillman is included with this obituary. Submitted with the permission of the "The Daily Democrat," 711 Main St., Woodland, CA 95695.)

Otto Dee Tillotson

Otto Dee Tillotson died at his home in Dunsmuir Friday, May 27 at age 64.

Mr. Tillotson was born Sept. 15, 1940 in Sacramento. He had been a Yolo County resident for 25 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He worked as a supervisor for the U.S. Postal Service for 32 years. He was a member of Elks Lodge No. 2333 of Mt. Shasta and Eagles Lodge of Dunsmuir. In addition he was a Elks Ritual Coach.

Survivors include Mr. Tillotson's wife of 32 years, Elsie Tillotson, also of Dunsmuir; his daughter, Mona Bennett and her husband Kevin of Oak Harbor, Wash.; his sister, Lana Smith of Houston and his niece, Minna Smith of Houston.

The family requests memorials in Mr. Tillotson's name be directed to Elks National Foundation or the Elks Major Project, 326 N. Mt. Shasta Blvd., Mt. Shasta, 96067.

Services: Visitation and a memorial service is scheduled for 1 p.m. today, Wednesday, at Mt. Shasta Memorial Chapel, 830 Lassen Lane, Mt. Shasta with the Elks Lodge No. 2333 officiating. Reception will follow at the Elks Lodge No. 2333, 326 N. Mt. Shasta Blvd., Mt. Shasta City. Mt. Shasta Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Wednesday, June 1, 2005.)

Lucille (Moger) Timm

Lucille (Moger) Timm died in Oroville Saturday, March 30, 2002, at age 94.

Born Feb. 9, 1908, on a homestead in North-Central Nebraska near what is now Giles, N.E., Mrs. Timm was the fifth of nine children of Lucy Exene (Stannard) who was born in 1877 in Berrien Spring, Mich., and Walter Ernest Moger, born in Dover, Ill. in 1858. She was named Lucille Patience Moger, and nicknamed "Pinkie" by her father.

Graduating from Peru State Teachers College in Peru, N.E., She taught school until laid off by depression cutbacks. After a failed first marriage, she met Robert Timm in Wahoo, N.E., in the café, where she cooked. She married him in Eugene, Ore., on July 28, 1941.

Her husband was born in Ithaca, NE. After their marriage they came to Woodland where she worked at Nugget Market in the meat department in 1942, they then moved west following available jobs, and then south where work and war jobs led them, through shipyard construction in the Bay Area, lumber camps in Oregon, road construction in the Sierras and other places, and, finally, back to Woodland in 1948, moving to her "meeting place" home on Second Street in 1950. It was at this time that she became very active in the United Methodist Church on North St.

Mrs. Timm began working at Matmor Canning Co., weighing trucks, worked through more responsible positions as it's name changed to Hershel California Fruit Products Co., Inc., then to Contadina Foods, Carnation Company, Contadina Division and then to Nestle, USA.

She retired after 22 years when Robert's health failed, having risen to executive assistant to the general production manager of the three plants. After hip surgery in 1991, she moved to Ogalalla, Neb., where she was nursed back to health by her then surviving sister, Grace Smersh and her husband, Howard. She returned to California when Grace passed on, to live with her remaining sibling, Charles Edward Moger and his wife, Ruby, in Camptonville and then Oroville. In her few years in Oroville, she again became very active in the United Methodist Women.

She is survived by her brother, Charles Moger of Oroville; niece, Susanne Nelson of Woodland, who she claimed as her second family; nephews, John Moger and wife Lillian of Woodland; and Robert Moger and wife Anna of Placerville; numerous other nieces; nephews, family and friends with whom she remained in touch and close to even when separated by up to half a continent.

Mrs. Timm was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Timm, in July of 1971; other siblings, Charlotte Pearl Mahaffie, Thelma Abbie Crooker, William Ernest Moger, Almond Jordan Moger, Ruby Lenola Moger, Ruth Stanard Moger, and Grace Bernice Phebe Smersh.

A graveside committal service is scheduled at 2 p.m., Wednesday, April 10, 2002, at Monument Hill Memorial Park, Woodland, with Pastor Doug Johnson of United Methodist Church, officiating.

The family request memorials be directed to the United Methodist Church in Woodland or in Oroville, in her behalf.

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

(Obituary from the "The Daily Democrat," Tuesday, April 09, 2002, (Woodland, Yolo County, California). Submitted with the permission of the "The Daily Democrat," 711 Main St., Woodland, CA 95695.)

Christine Timperley

Christine Timperley died at St. John's Retirement Village Thursday, Jan. 8, at age 86.

Born Aug. 7, 1917, in Palestine, Texas, Mrs. Timperley has been a Yolo County resident for the last 60 years. She has been a homemaker for her adult life.

Survivors include her husband, Harold Timperley of Woodland; daughter, Jeanette Fowler and her husband Tom of Woodland; brother, Vonzo Chaffin and wife Fern; sister, Maxine England and husband Harold, all of Palistine, Texas; grandsons, Rick Fowler of Riverside, Chris Fowler and wife Julie of Cottonwood; granddaughter, Stacey Salas of Woodland; great-grandsons, Michael Salas and Mitchell Salas, both of Woodland; great-granddaughters, Nicole Allison of Citrus Heights, Rochelle Fowler of Riverside and Shannon Fowler of Cottonwood. She was preceded in death by her brother, Wallace Chaffin; great-grandson, Matthew Salas; and by her two husbands, J.B. Martin and Roy Pugh.

The family requests memorials be directed to the Air LIfe LIne SDS No. 12-2160, P.O. Box 86, Minneapolis, Minn. 55486-2160. Arrangements are under the direction of McNary's Chapel of Woodland.

Services: A graveside services for family only will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13, at Monument Hill Memorial Park, Woodland.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Friday, January 09, 2004.)

Dorothy Ilene (Inman) Tingley

Dorothy Ilene (Inman) Tingley died at Alderson Convalescent Hospital, Woodland Friday, May 21, 2004, at age 95.

Born April 18, 1909, in Oolitic, Ind., Mrs. Tingley had been a Yolo County resident for eight years. She was employed by Holly Sugar in Swink, Colo., where she met her husband Robert. They married in Colorado Springs in 1930 and moved to California in 1935. They moved back to Colorado to retire from Holly Sugar and then moved back to California in 1969. They lived in Stockton, Davis and Woodland. She was also a member of PEO, a philanthropic organization for over 35 years.

Survivors include her daughter, Carol Sconyers and husband Hal of Davis; sons, Don Tingley and wife Margaret of Woodland and Bill Tingley and wife Sally of Pasadena; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; sister, Bette Freeman of Chico; and brother, Robert Inman of Denver. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gideon Waldo Inman and Josie Franklin (Wible) Inman and husband, Robert James Tingley I.

The family requests memorials be directed to PEO Education Loan Fund, Treasurer of Chapter FS, Mary Hamilton, 3519 Gleneagles Drive, Stockton 95219. Arrangements are under the direction of Kraft Bros. Funeral Directors of Woodland.

Services: A memorial service will be conducted privately at a later date at Skylawn Memorial Park.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Friday, May 28, 2004.)

Joanne Fotene Tingus (1st of 2 obituaries)

Joanne Fotene Tingus died Sept. 1, 2004, at her Davis home. She was 66.

Born April 5, 1938, she was raised in Sacramento where she attended McClatchy High School and Sacramento City College. One of her first jobs was with Sherman and Clay Piano Co. She later worked for Aerojet, then as vice president of J. Tingus Men's Wear.

For the past 14 years, she worked as an investment manager/administrator of TCC Properties owned by her friend, Ted Caldwell. While working at TCC Properties, she cared for the elderly and their families suffering from Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia.

She lived in Davis for 43 years where she was active in youth golf, baseball, softball and volleyball. In 1974, she and her husband, James, pioneered an effort on behalf of their son Steven, as well as others with disabilities, to ensure that children with disabilities could attend public school in Davis.

As a young adult, she was a member of the choir of the Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation. Later, her love of youth golf inspired her to the presidency of the Junior Golf Association of Northern California for seven years.

Her family says she loved the game of golf, gardening and loving her husband, children and five grandchildren. "She will be missed but not forgotten as she touched all of those in her life with unconditional love," her family says.

She was preceded in death by her father, Jerry Kamilos, who died in 1965.

She is survived by her husband of 43 years, James G. Tingus; children, Steven Tingus of Washington D.C., Michael Tingus and his wife Kathleen of West Lake Village, and Katina Tingus Harris and her husband Mark Harris of Sacramento; mother, Marianthe Kamilos of Sacramento; sister, Medina Fugate of Little Rock, Ark.; brothers, Nick Kamilos of Sacramento and Dennis Kamilos of Folsom; and grandchildren Garrett Tingus, Kaitlyn Tingus, Timothy Tingus, Blake Harris and Madeleine Harris.

She is further survived by an extended family of cousins, brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, as well countless lifelong friends, golfing buddies and co-workers.

Friends and family are invited to a visitation Tuesday from noon to 5 p.m. at Nicoletti, Culjis & Herberger Funeral Home, 5401 Folsom Blvd. in Sacramento. For information, call (916) 451-7284.

The Trisagion is at 7 p.m. at the Greek Orthodox Church of Annunciation, Alhambra and F streets. A funeral will begin at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Greek Orthodox Church of Annunciation. Private entombment is at the East Lawn Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Sacramento Valley Affiliate, 2443 Fair Oaks Blvd., PMB 223 Sacramento, CA 95825.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Tuesday, September 7, 2004.)

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Joanne Fotene Tingus (1938-2004) (2nd of 2 obits.)

Beloved wife of 43 years to James G. Tingus, loving daughter of Marianthe Kamilos and the late Jerry Kamilos, beloved sister of Medina Fugate, Nick Kamilos and Dennis Kamilos, beloved mother to Steven Tingus, Michael Tingus and Katina Tingus Harris, beloved mother-in-law to Kathleen Tingus and Mark Harris and beloved grandmother to her beautiful grandchildren Garrett Tingus, Kaitlyn Tingus, Timothy Tingus, Blake Harris and Madeleine Harris, passed away at her home in Davis Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2004 at the age of 66. She is further survived by an extended family of cousins, brother and sister-in-laws, nieces and nephews, as well countless lifelong friends, golfing buddies and co-workers who will all miss her dearly. Born and raised in Sacramento, she attended McClatchy High School and Sacramento City College. One of her first jobs was with Sherman and Clay Piano Company. She later worked for Aerojet, then as Vice President of J. Tingus Men's Wear and for the past 14 years as investment manager/administrator of TCC Properties owned by her dear friend Ted Caldwell. While working at TCC Properties she cared for the elderly and their families suffering from Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. As a young adult, she was a member of the choir of the Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation. Later her love of youth golf inspired her to the presidency of the Junior Golf Association of Northern California for seven years. Joanne loved the game of golf, gardening and loving her husband, children and five precious grandchildren. She resided in Davis for 43 years where she was always active in youth golf, baseball, softball and volleyball. In 1974, she and her husband James pioneered an effort on behalf of their son Steven, as well as others with disabilities, to ensure that children with disabilities could attend public school in Davis. She will be missed but not forgotten as she touched all of those in her life with unconditional love. While her soul and Friends and family are welcome for visitation Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2004 from noon to 5 p.m. at Nicoletti, Culjis and Herberger Funeral Home, 5401 Folsom Blvd. 451-7284 and are invited to attend the Trisagion Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation, Alhambra and "F" Streets and are invited to attend Funeral Services Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2004 at 11 a.m. at the Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation. Private entombment, East Lawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in the name of Joanne F. Tingus to: The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, Sacramento Valley Affiliate 2443 Fair Oaks Boulevard, PMB 223 Sacramento, 95825.

(A photograph of Joanne Tingus is included with this obituary.)

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Tuesday, September 7, 2004.)

Donald Robert Titus

Rev. Donald Robert Titus died at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Livermore on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2003, at age 81.

Born Oct. 17, 1922, in Woodlake, Mr. Titus was a minister of the Foursquare Church for 55 years. He had lived in Turlock for 25 years. In high school, he was captain of the football and baseball teams. Mr. Titus went on to serve in the U.S. Air Force from 1943 to 1946. He enjoyed playing the saxophone and fishing.

Survivors include his wife, Julie M. Titus of Turlock; sons, Roland Titus of Tollhouse and Sam Titus of Fresno; daughters, Carol Titus, Karen Ryburn, Phyllis Worshum, Linnie Nakpibon and Kathy Greco, of Fresno, Linda Hubbs of Stockton, and Terri Ford of Woodland; brothers, Ron Titus of Fresno and Larry Titus of Youngstown, Ohio; 26 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his brother, Roy Titus.

Arrangements are under the direction of Salas Brothers Funeral Chapel in Modesto.

Services: Visitation will be held from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. today, Sunday, Dec. 22 and Monday, Dec. 23 at Salas Brothers Funeral Chapel in Modesto. A funeral service will be held Tuesday, Dec. 23 at 2 p.m. at the Foursquare Church, 510 Burney Ave., Modesto. A graveside service will be held Tuesday, Dec. 30 at 1 p.m. at the San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery in Santa Nella.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Monday, December 22, 2003.)

Sheridan Leon Tobin

Sheridan Leon Tobin died at Sutter Davis Hospital Saturday, May 21 at age 60.

Mr. Tobin was born June 2, 1944 in Stockton to Harry and Gladyes (Rhodes) Tobin Sr. He had been a Yolo County resident for more than 50 years. He attended Esparto area schools including Esparto High School. He served in the Merchant Marines from 1967 to 1969, prior to entering the construction field, where he was self-employed as a carpenter for more than 40 years.

Survivors include his wife, Brenda Tobin; his daughter, Sheri Ruggenberg and her husband Shawn of Esparto; his sons, Sheridan Leon Tobin Jr. and his wife Mindy of Woodland, Richard Dale Tobin and his wife Michelle of Capay and Jason Tobin of Linda; 11 grandchildren; his sisters, Claudette Shull and Rebecca Duncan both of Woodland, Marilyn Schiele of Flagstaff, Ariz. and Imogene Scallin of Las Vegas; his brothers, Harry Walter Tobin Jr. of Fairfield, John Wesley Tobin of Madison and Daniel Wallace Tobin of Reseda and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Gladyes Tobin. The family requests memorials in Mr. Tobin's name be directed to the Sheridan Tobin Memorial Fund, c/o Bank of the West, 186 Main St., Woodland, 95695.

Services: Graveside services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, May 28 at Cottonwood Cemetery with Pastor Richard Sinclair officiating. Evergreen Funeral Service of Woodland is assisting the family with arrangements.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Thursday, May 26, 2005.)

George Todhunter

(The following obituary was transcribed by Betty Loose.)

”Sacramento Evening Bee,” Thursday, May 18, 1905.

DEATH OF GEORGE TODHUNTER

George Todhunter, for many years a resident of Washington, Yolo County, died yesterday in Willows, Glenn County. He was a brother of Leavitt and Frank Todhunter, of Washington; Mrs. John GILL of San Francisco, and Mrs. F. L. ATKINSON, of this city. He was the son of Elizabeth and the late W. B. Todhunter, and leaves a wife. He was 55 years of age and a native of Cincinnati, Ohio. The funeral will take place from Clark & Booth's undertaking establishment.

Louis C. Todhunter

(The following obituary was transcribed by Betty Loose.)

"Sacramento Daily Record-Union," Wednesday June 24, 1891.

Death's Latest Victim

The death is announced of Louis C. TODHUNTER, son of W. B. Todhunter, the well-known cattleman of Yolo County. Deceased was born in Cincinnati on the 17th of December, 1847, and has resided here and in Yolo County since 1854.

He leaves a wife and two children.

The funeral will take place from the family residence, 827 Nineteenth street, at 2 p.m. to-morrow.

Bettymae Todrank

Bettymae Todrank passed away on Dec. 2, 2004. Born in Winters on Jan. 8, 1924, to Craig Niemann and Nannie Sinclair Niemann. She was 79 years old. She grew up in Winters and graduated from Winters High School in 1941. She spent one year at U.C. Davis before moving to Sacramento to work for an insurance company. She married Robert Todrank on April 4, 1947. She was a loving mother, community volunteer and loving wife. She enjoyed knitting, playing with her children and grandchildren, cooking and vacationing in Black Butte Ranch, Oregon. She is survived by her children, Kathy and her husband Paul, Nancy and her husband Jim, Craig and his wife Myra; aunt, Lavinia Young; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Following private services, she was buried on Wednesday, Dec. 8, at the Niemann plot in the Winters Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to Sutter Hospice in Sacramento.

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

Lorraine Tolson

A memorial service is planned Saturday for Lorriane Tolson, 80, of Vacaville. She died Sept. 21, 2003, following a short illness.

Born March 27, 1923, in Placerville, she was a homemaker and beloved wife and mother.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Howard Tolson, and lived in Davis for 25 years until his death. For the past 15 years, she has been a resident of Leisure Town in Vacaville and participated in many of its activities.

She is survived by two sons, Michael Tolson and his wife Sara of Vacaville and Ronald Tolson and his wife Nancy of Sacramento; eight grandchildren, Debbie Armstrong, Steven Tolson, Doug Tolson, Dan Tolson, Jessica Carbuillido, Teresa Tolson, Jalena Tolson and Michael Pena; and 10 great-grandchildren.

Her family was her life and her passion, her family says. She will be remembered for her love, devotion and zest for life.

A private graveside service will be held in Placerville following Saturday's memorial service at 11 a.m. at Bethany Lutheran Church in Vacaville.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Wednesday, September 24, 2003.)

Raymond Clifford Tolson

Raymond Clifford Tolson died at St. John's Retirement Home Friday, Aug. 12 at age 96.

Mr. Tolson was born Jan. 24, 1909 in College City. He was in agriculture all his life. He started working at Continental Grain in San Francisco after graduating from Stanford University. He moved to Northern California in 1939 and worked as an independent grain and rice broker for Groshan Rice Milling Company of San Francisco. He built his own rice milling company in 1960 in Woodland and continued in the rice business until he was 88 years old. He was inducted into the Colusa County High School Hall of Fame in 2003 for his undefeated football team while in high school.

Survivors include Mr. Tolson's daughter, Terry Bennett and her husband Herman; his sons, Ray Tolson Jr. and his wife Susan and Bill Tolson and his wife Marcia; eight grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and his sister, Vivian Burros of Arbuckle. He was preceded in death by his wives, Mabel Giguiere Tolson and Barbara Cardoza Tolson.

Services: A memorial service is scheduled for 11 a.m. today, Thursday, at the West Valley Baptist Church, 18045 County Road 98, Woodland. Interment will be private. Kraft Bros. Funeral Directors is assisting the family with arrangements.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," August 17 through August 18, 2005.)

Elizabeth Annette (Betty) Torguson

Elizabeth Annette (Betty) Torguson died Feb. 15, 2004, at Sierra Health Care Convalescent Hospital in Davis. She was 86.

Torguson was born Aug. 16, 1917, to John and Letha Goettsch of Inavale, Neb. She spent her early childhood on a homestead near Wall, S.D., and also lived in Michigan and Minnesota before her family settled in Sioux Falls, S.D., where she graduated from high school.

Torguson married Donald Torguson in 1939 and they made their home in Sioux Falls until 1948, when Don Torguson accepted a position as an insurance company office manager in Aberdeen, S.D. While there, Betty Torguson was employed as a secretary for the Department of Veterans' Affairs and also did secretarial work for the Bureau of Indian Affairs.

The Torguson family moved to Davis in 1960, when Betty Torguson accepted a secretary position with the UC Davis Department of Vegetable Crops, where she worked until her retirement in 1982. In retirement, Betty enjoyed reading, gardening, watching Larry Bird and the Boston Celtics on television and spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She hosted many memorable family gatherings, relatives said.

"Betty will be lovingly remembered by her family and friends as an extremely generous, kind, cheerful and considerate person," relatives said. "She always had a smile for everyone and will be dearly missed by all."

Torguson is survived by her five children, Eric Torguson (Sandra) of Sacramento; Terry Klinger of Davis; Donna Singleton (Donald) of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Bruce Torguson of Carson City, Nev.; and Brian Torguson of Davis.

She is also survived by 10 grandchildren, Scott Torguson of Philadelphia; Mark Torguson of Sacramento; Kim Jung (Michael) of Inver Grove Heights, Minn.; Kristi, Jay and Joel Klinger of Davis; Kelly Guerrero (David) of Davis; Taran Singleton of Maplewood, N.J.; Daniel Singleton (Karin Vermander) of Columbus, Ohio; and Shelby Torguson of Portland, Ore.; and by seven great-grandchildren.

Torguson was preceded in death by her parents, husband Don in 1979, sister Helen Eaton, infant grandson Mark Klinger and granddaughter Renee Torguson Salgueiro.

In accordance with Torguson's wishes, no funeral will be held. A memorial service for family and friends is planned for 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 10, 2004, at Davis Cemetery. All who wish to pay their respects are welcome to attend.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Monday, March 1, 2004.)

Renee Danielle Torguson

Renee Danielle Torguson died of melanoma Sunday, Jan. 20, 2002, at age 33.

Born Aug. 22, 1968, in Woodland, Mrs. Torguson attended Davis High School and received a bachelor of science and certificate of graphic arts from San Jose State in 1991. She was most recently living in Pembroke Pines, Fla. with her husband and stepson. She was the graphic designer for the Florida Marlins Baseball Club since 1998. According to her family members, “she was an accomplished artist, avid reader, and experienced traveler. Her trips included Ireland, Germany, and in 1999 she and her husband traveled to China.”

Mrs. Torguson is survived by her husband, Adolfo Salgueiro; and stepson, Adolfo Salgueiro III of Pembroke Pines, Fla.; mother, Susan Torguson and stepfather, Glen Holstein of Davis; father, Bruce Torguson of Mesquite, Nev.; sister, Shelby Torguson of Portland, Ore.; stepbrother, Dylan Holstein-Radin of Tucson, Arizona; and numerous aunts; uncles; and cousins.

A memorial service is scheduled at 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 29, at Davis Community Church. A private interment for family will be held at the Davis Cemetery prior to the service.

The family requests memorials be directed to Lance Armstrong Foundation, P.O. Box 161150 Austin, Texas, 78716-1150; or (512) 236-8820.

Davis Funeral Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.

(Obituary from the “The Daily Democrat,” Sunday, January 20, 2002, (Woodland, Yolo County, California). Submitted with the permission of the “The Daily Democrat,” 711 Main St., Woodland, CA 95695.)

Catherine Ann

Catherine Ann Tornay died in Agnews State Hospital, in San Jose, Saturday, May 29, 2004, at age 49.

Born March 1, 1955, in San Francisco, Ms. Tornay had been a childhood Yolo County resident for five years. She has been a longtime resident of Agnews State Hospital.

Survivors include her mother, Mary Tornay of Esparto; sisters, Judith Patrick and husband Roger of Elverta, Sandra Faris of South Lake Tahoe, and Mary Jo Tornay of Rancho Cordova; brother, Ken Tornay and wife Vicky of Folsom; along with numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Joseph C. Tornay.

The family requests memorials be directed to the charity of the donor's choice. Arrangements are under the direction of Kraft Bros.

Services: A graveside service is scheduled at 11 a.m. Friday, June 4, in Monument Hill Memorial Park.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Friday, June 04, 2004.)

Anthony A. Torres

Beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend Anthony ''Tony'' Torres died following a short battle with cancer on May 1, 2000, in Woodland. Born Jan. 1, 1921, he was 79.

He was the last of 18 children born to Juan and Beatrice Torres of Pasadena. As a young boy, Tony worked in his parents' grocery store and learned the trade of meat cutting.

Tony was a semi-professional boxer between the ages of 18 and 22, ending his boxing career to serve in the military.

He proudly served his country as a three-war veteran (Korean War, World War II, Vietnam War). His military career spanned from 1944 through 1972.

He was a decorated veteran and was awarded multiple military honors and medals, including the Purple Heart, the Purple Heart Cluster, the Combat Infantry Badge, the Bronze Star, the Victory Medal, the German Occupation Medal, European-African-Middle East Campaign Medal and the American Campaign Medal.

He was captured and held as a prisoner of war during World War II in Germany, making him eligible for a POW Medal and specially-issued POW license plates, which he received in the summer of 1999.

He was an active member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1985, where he shared a special bond and camaraderie with his fellow brothers-in-arms and many close friends.

Tony is survived by his wife of 47 years, Josephine (Tafoya) of Woodland; four children, John Torres of Orleans and his wife Maxine, Debbie Rapadas of Woodland and her husband Larry, Clara Roybal of Montebello and her husband Ronnie, and Tina Navarrette of Woodland and her husband Arthur; 10 grandchildren, Anthony Rapadas, Daniel Rapadas and his wife Jenny, Andrea Rapadas, Jacob Navarrette, Andy Navarrette, Nick Navarrette, Tracy Roybal and her husband Phil, Matthew Roybal, Aaron Torres and Ryan Torres; two great-grandchildren, Gabriel Rapadas-Samaro and Christian Rapadas; and numerous in-laws, nieces, nephews and cousins.

A veteran's memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Monument Hill Memorial Park in Woodland. A reception will be held following the service at the Holy Rosary Parish Hall.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," the week of April 30, 2000, (Yolo County). Submitted with the permission of the "The Davis Enterprise," 315 G Street, Davis, CA 95616.)

Cesar Omar Torres

Cesar Omar Torres of Winters passed away unexpectedly at home on Feb. 13, 2004. Born on March 3, 1988 in Jalisco, Mexico, he was 15 years old. He was a freshman at Winters High School.

He is survived by his parents, Pedro Torres and Martina Del Rio, both of Winters. Davis Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

The vigil will be held on Thursday, Feb. 19, at 7 p.m. at St. Anthony Catholic Church. Mass will be held on Friday, Feb. 20, at 2 p.m. at St. Anthony Catholic Church. To make a donation in Cesar's name please call 795-4539. Thank you for your support.

Cesar Omar Torres residente de Winters fallecio inesperadamente en su casa el dia 13 de Febrero del 2004. Cesar nacio el día 3 de Marzo de 1988 en el estado de Jlisco, Mexico, tenia 15 años. Era su primer año en la escuela Winters High School.

Sus padres son Pedro Torres y Martina Del Rio de Winters. La funeraria Davis Chapel su va a encargar de los servicios.

El Velorio se llevara acabo el Jueves 19 de febrero a las 7 p.m. en la inglesia San Antonio. La misa se dara el viernes 20 de febrero en la iglesia San Antonio. Sí usted desea dar una donaíon, por favor llame at 795-4539. Gracias por su apoyo.

(Obituary from the "Winters Express," Thursday, February 19, 2004.)

Christopher Torres (1st of 2 obituaries)

Christopher Torres, beloved husband, son, brother and grandson, born in Woodland Feb. 7, 1984, passed away in Sacramento Aug. 22, 2005 at age 21. Beloved husband of Melissa Torres and father of Christina Elizabeth Dulay-Torres. Loved son of Diana Trujillo and stepfather Eddie and Rigo Torres and stepmother Yolanda. Loved grandson of Maria and Israel Reyes and Maria Torres. Loved son-in-law of Graudencio and Marivel Duley. Loved brother of Elizabeth Torres and husband Noe Fajardo. Stepbrother of Albert Miller and daughter Esmia, Eddie Trujillo and wife Marina and Lesa Trujillo and husband Julio Rodriquez. Brother-in-law of Christin, Nathan and May Dulay. Also surviving are countless aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Friends are welcome for visitation Friday, Aug. 26 starting at noon and are invited to attend a Rosary Friday at 7 p.m. at Nicoletti, Culjis & Herberger Funeral Home, 5401 Folsom Blvd., Sacramento; (916) 451-7284 and are invited to attend a Mass of Christian burial Saturday, Aug. 27 at 9 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 1717 El Monte Ave., Sacramento. Entombment will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery. Christopher will be buried next to his uncle, Israel Reyes Jr. Any contributions can be made to Christopher's wife, Melissa or their daughter, Christina.

Visit the guest book at www.dailydemocrat.com.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Friday, August 26, 2005.)

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Christopher Torres (2nd of 2 obit.s)

Christopher Torres died in Sacramento Monday, Aug. 22 at age 21.

Mr. Torres was born in Woodland Feb. 7, 1984. He had been a manager at Crescent Jewelers for the past two years.

Survivors include Mr. Torres' wife, Melissa Torres; his daughter, Christina Elizabeth Dulay-Torres; his mother, Diana Trujillo and his stepfather Eddie; his father, Rigo Torres and his stepmother Yolanda; his grandparents, Maria and Israel Reyes and Maria Torres; his parents-in-law, Graudencio and Marivel Duley; his sister, Elizabeth Torres and her husband Noe Fajardo; his stepbrothers, Albert Miller and his daughter Esmia, Eddie Trujillo and wife Marina and Lesa Trujillo and husband Julio Rodriquez; his in-laws, Christin, Nathan and May Dulay; and countless aunts, uncles and cousins.

The family requests memorials in Mr. Torres' name be directed to his wife, Melissa or their daughter, Christina.

Services: A Mass of Christian burial is scheduled for at 9 a.m. today, Saturday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 1717 El Monte Ave., Sacramento. Entombment will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery. He will be buried next to his uncle, Israel Reyes Jr. Nicoletti, Culjis & Herberger Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Saturday, August 27, 2005.)

Epifanio "Tano" Torres, Jr.

Epifanio "Tano" Torres Jr. died in his Woodland home on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2003, at age 80.

Born Oct. 22, 1922, in Los Angeles, Mr. Torres had been a Yolo County resident for 29 years. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of both World War II and the Korean War. He received the Victory Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Korean Service Medal and the Purple Heart for extensive injuries before being honorably discharged in 1951.

Survivors include his mother, Wilma Torres; nieces and nephews, Mike and Donna Torres and their children, Mandy, Abby, and Stephanie, Wilma and Fred Garcia, Eleanor Owens, Patricia Payne, Jesse Torres, Teresa Daniels, Kristina Bishop, Julie Torres; numerous great-nieces and nephews; and four sisters; sister-in-law, Sally Torres; and three daughters. He was preceded in death by his father, Epifanio Torres Sr.; and brother, Jose "Jesse" Torres.

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

Services: A graveside service is scheduled at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 19, at Monument Hill Memorial Park, Woodland.

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

Evaristo Goethels Torres

Evaristo Goethels Torres died in Woodland Memorial Hospital Wednesday, April 3, 2002, at age 76.

Born on Aug. 29, 1925 in El Paso, Texas, Mr. Torres was the son of Silverio and Maclovia (Goethels) Torres. He had been a resident of Yolo County since 1962.

Mr. Torres and his family lived in the part of west Texas that adjoins New Mexico and most of the family settled in the Las Cruces, Deming, and Silver City area. At the onset of World War II, he answered his country's call to arms, and on Nov. 4, 1943, he went off to war. As a medical corpsman, with the 1880th MASH Unit of Camp Polk, La., he was to see action in the European Theater, earning the Victory Medal, American/European Theater Medals, Good Conduct Medal and Marksman, Sharpshooter and Expert Rifleman citations. After being discharged in October 1945, he returned home to work the trucking and transportation business. He decided to move to California in 1962, settling in Yolo County where he worked as the owner of a garden and landscaping service.

Mr. Torres is survived by his former wife, Natividad Torres; son, Gustavo Torres; and daughters, Yolanda Robles, Estela de la Cruz, Pat Jackson and Liz Torres, all of Woodland.

He also survived by his grandchildren, Evaristo Sandoval of San Francisco, Rachel Sandoval of Fairfield, Kym RobIes of San Diego, and Larry Robles, Ann Torres, Teresa Sandoval and Michelle Tauzer, all of Woodland; great-grandchildren, Annika Robles, Athena Yates and Ivan Robles; sister, Ophelia Poppy of Kansas; brothers, Victor Torres and Victor Torrez of Las Cruces, N.M.; and numerous nieces and nephews in California and New Mexico.

Respecting the wishes of Mr. Evaristo, no services are scheduled.

Interment will take place at Fort Bayard Veteran's Cemetery, Fort Bayard, N.M., with the family in attendance and appropriate military honors bestowed.

The family requests memorials be directed to the Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence Center, 927 Main St., Woodland, 95695; or to the American Red Cross.

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

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

Mary Tortosa

Mrs. Mary Tortosa, a life-long resident of Winters, passed away at her son's home in Yuba City, on Thursday, Jan. 13. Born Sept. 23, 1922, she was 77 hears old.

Mrs. Tortosa grew up in Winters and attended Winters High School. She was a member and Deacon of Pioneer Presbyterian Church. She was a member and past Worthy Matron of the Eastern Star Esparto-Grafton Lodge #218 in Esparto, the Soroptimist of Winters, the Yolo County Realtors Association and the Solano County Realtors Association. She was a past board member of the Yolo Hospice. Mrs. Tortosa owned and operated ABC Tortosa Real Estate Company in Winters for over 20 years. She enjoyed trips to the mountains, but most of all, she enjoyed her grandchildren.

Mrs. Tortosa is survived by her children Dr. Richard Tortosa of Yuba City, and Carol Tortosa-Acosta of Davis. She leaves her grandchildren Anna, Ellie, Gina and Nina Tortosa all of Yuba City, and Adam and Audrey Acosta of Davis. She is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Manuel Tortosa in October of 1992. She was also preceded in death by her brothers Frank Rodriguez, Joseph Rodgers, and her sister Antoinette Felix.

Visitation was held on Monday, Jan. 17 from 4-7 p.m., at the Pioneer Presbyterian Church, in Winters. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Jan. 18 at 1 p.m. at Pioneer Presbyterian Church. Burial followed at the Winters cemetery.

Remembrances may be made in her name to the American Cancer Society or the Yolo Hospice. Arrangements were under the direction of Smith's Colonial Chapel in Winters.

(Obituary from the "Winters Express," Thursday, January 20, 2000 (Yolo County). Submitted with the permission of the "Winters Express," 312 Railroad Ave., Winters, CA 95694.)

Mary A. Connolly Toulson

Mary A. Connolly Toulson of Rocklin died peacefully on May 2, 2004, of cancer, surrounded by her loving family. She was 79 years old.

She was born Sept. 1, 1924, in Oakland, to Martin J. Connolly of Glentrasna, County Galway, Ireland, and Barbara Walsh Connolly of Muckanaghkillew, County Galway. She worked in San Francisco from 1942 to 1952, when she met her husband, Hank. They moved from the Bay Area to Spokane, Wash., and later to Davis, where they spent 36 happy years.

She loved to travel and saw many Western locales with Hank on his livestock buying trips for Armour & Co. Upon Hank's retirement, they spent a month touring Europe. She also visited her parents' birthplace in County Galway in 1977 and 1999.

She worked for UC Davis for 17 years and was a longtime member of St. James Parish in Davis. She was a very sweet, loving and giving person, her family said. She was a talented painter of watercolors, lover of beautiful things, especially her prized roses and bonsai. Her family also described her as an outstanding cook who loved having dinner parties.

"Mary's loving and generous spirit illuminated all who knew her," her family said.

She was preceded in death by her sister, Catherine Youngs of Palo Alto.

She is survived by her husband of more than 50 years, George "Hank" Toulson; two daughters, Nancy of Roseville and Susan of San Ramon; and two sisters, Margaret "Marge" Moran of Lafayette and Elizabeth "Betty" Connolly of Walnut Creek. She will be dearly missed by many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends in the United States and Ireland.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, Attn: Web, P.O. Box 102454, Atlanta, GA 30368-2454, or to a charity of the donor's choice.

A memorial mass in celebration of her life will be on Friday at 1 p.m. at St. Peter and Paul's Catholic Church, 4450 Granite Drive in Rocklin.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Wednesday, May 5, 2004.)

Margarita Tovar

Margarita Tovar died in Mercy San Juan Hospital, Sacramento, Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2002, at age 90.

Born June 10, 1912, in Tlahualilo, Durango, Mexico, Mrs. Tovar was the daughter of the late Felix and Zeferina Ruiz (de la Cruz) Tovar. She had immigrated to the United States in 1965, where she resided with her mother in El Paso, Texas. She then moved to Woodland in 1980 where she remained a resident of Yolo County for 22 years. She was a very active member of her church, loved to spend time with her grandchildren and was always excited about the arrival of each new "great" grandchild.

Mrs. Tovar is survived by her grandsons, Andres Montoya and wife Danielle, Esequiel Montoya and wife Elizabeth, and Adrian Montoya, all of Woodland; great-grandsons, Xavier, Angelo, and Carlos Montoya, also all of Woodland.

She was preceded in death by all her seven children.

A celebration of the life of Mrs. Tovar will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, at the Jehovah's Witnesses Kingdom Hall of Yolo, 13980 County Road 99W, Zamora. All family, friends and congregational members are invited to attend.

Private interment at Monument Hill Memorial Park, Woodland will be scheduled at a later date for family members.

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

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

(Obituary from the "The Daily Democrat," Friday, October 25, 2002, (Woodland, Yolo County, California). There is a photograph of Mrs. Tovar included with this obituary. Submitted with the permission of the "The Daily Democrat," 711 Main St., Woodland, CA 95695.)

Betty Lou S. Towne

Betty Lou Svensson Towne died April 11, 2000, at Sutter Roseville Neuro/Trauma Center, with her family at her side. Born May 5, 1944, in Albany, she was 55.

She was raised in Carson City, Nev.

She loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing, clamming at Dillon's Beach, camping and cooking up all of the bounty. Other hobbies included knitting, crocheting and her most recent hobby, antiquing and selling on e-Bay.

She was a homemaker for the last 14 years and spent some time researching the Montgomery/Towne families for a genealogy page on the Internet.

She loved decorating the house for Christmas and entertaining the family.

She was a member of the Davis Women's Golf Club and enjoyed her golfing buddy relationships.

She was preceded in death by her father, Sture Svensson.

She is survived by her husband of 16 years, Thomas Towne of Davis; mother, Bette Svensson of Carson City, Nev.; daughter, Shaela Wolfe and her husband Kevin Long, both of Reno; two grandchildren, Chelsea and Trevor Wolfe of Reno; twin sister, Sonja Kellogg and her husband David or Oroville; sister, Karen Panelli and her husband Rick of Reno; and two brothers, Bruce Svensson and his wife Betsy of Carson City, and Stuart Svensson and his wife Sharon of San Jose.

She also leaves behind Thomas Towne Jr. and his fiancee Karen; Brooke Towne Maranda and her husband Sam; 2-year-old Ellis Towne Maranda; and Will Towne and his wife Sally of Sacramento. These people were in her life and will miss her greatly.

Friends are welcome for visitation Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Davis Funeral Chapel, 116 D St., and the funeral Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Davis Community Church, 412 C St. Burial will follow at the Davis Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made in her name to the California Waterfowl Association, the Multiple Sclerosis Society or the Hanna Boys Center in Sonoma.

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

Genevieve "Jinny" Tozzi

Genevieve "Jinny" Tozzi died in Courtyard Healthcare, Davis on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2002, at age 85.

Born Sept. 6, 1917, in Indianapolis, Ind., Mrs. Tozzi moved west to California in the 1930s, after completing her schooling, to begin a life on her own and continuing her education, eventually settling in Yolo County and the city of Davis in 1959. She worked for the University of California, Davis, as a secretary and bookkeeper in the Zoology Department and watched the huge growth of the university and enjoyed being part of the activity of Growth. According to her family members, "she enjoyed her gardening, crocheting afghans, quilting and continuing to expand her knowledge of the Spanish language and the art of raising birds. She will always remembered for the support she gave to her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren."

Mrs. Tozzi is survived by her daughter, Nancy Stevenson of Woodland; grandson, Dan Stevenson and wife Andrea; and four great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lido Tozzi and sister, Ellen McGregor.

No visitation is scheduled prior to the service. Private interment attended by family only will be at Monument Hill Memorial Park, Woodland.

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

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

(Obituary from the Woodland "The Daily Democrat," Friday, December 06, 2002.)

Jack Marion Tozzi (1st of 2 obituaries)

After a valiant 20 year battle with cancer, Jack passed away quietly on June 28, 2005. Jack was born July 16, 1919 in Woodland, where he was a life-long resident. Son of Nello Tozzi of Lucca, Italy and Emma Raffaeta-Tozzi, herself a life-long resident of Woodland. Preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Lido and Robert Tozzi. Jack leaves a proud daughter Loretta (Jack) Redman and loving grandson Jeff (Karen) Redman and great-granddaughters Amie and Nicole Redman, sister-in-law Catherine Tozzi, devoted companion Ellen Cheney, numerous nieces, nephews and other members of the Tozzi, Raffaeta and Santoni families and many supportive friends. Jack served in World War II as a Medic in the 54th General Hospital Unit first assigned to Fort Riley, Kan. working with famed surgeon Dr. E Klikian. Later serving at Hollandia, Dutch New Guinea where he received a Bronze Star for meritorious service and a Presidential Citation as Chief Non-commissioned Officer responsible for discipline, technical supervision and surgical technician training and where his knowledge and technical skills allowed him to layout plans for a later constructed field hospital and create special medical equipment for patient treatment. Jack later served at Patangas, Philippine Islands and as part of the U.S. Occupation Forces in Tokyo, Japan. Upon return to Woodland, he and brother Bob (Robert) ran the independent Cabinet Shop and Mill at Motroni-Heard Lumber Co. He retired in 1981. At Jack's request there will be no services. He generously willed his remains to the Cell Biology and Human Anatomy Center, UC Davis Medical School. Remembrances may be made to the donor's choice or the research program at the Cancer Center, Attention: P. Lara, M.D., UC Davis Medical Center, 2315 Stockton Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95817.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Thursday, July 7, 2005.)

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Jack Marion Tozzi (2nd of 2 obits.)

Jack Marion Tozzi died Tuesday, June 28 at age 85.

Mr. Tozzi was born July 16, 1919 in Woodland to Nello Tozzi and Emma Raffaeta-Tozzi. He was a lifelong resident. He served in World War II as a medic in the 54th General Hospital Unit assigned to Fort Riley, Kan. working with surgeon Dr. E Klikian. Later he served at Hollandia, Dutch New Guinea where he received a Bronze Star for meritorious service and a Presidential Citation as chief non-commissioned officer responsible for discipline, technical supervision and surgical technician training. He also designed plans for a later constructed field hospital and created special medical equipment for patient treatment. In addition he served at Patangas, Philippine Islands and as part of the U.S. Occupation Forces in Tokyo. Upon his return to Woodland, he and brother Bob ran the independent Cabinet Shop and Mill at Motroni-Heard Lumber Co. He retired in 1981.

Survivors include Mr. Tozzi's daughter, Loretta Redman and her husband Jack; his grandson, Jeff Redman and his wife Karen; his great-granddaughters, Amie and Nicole Redman; his sister-in-law, Catherine Tozzi; his companion, Ellen Cheney; numerous nieces, nephews and members of the Tozzi, Raffaeta and Santoni families. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Lido and Robert Tozzi.

The family requests memorials in Mr. Tozzi's name be directed to the charity of the donor's choice or the research program at the Cancer Center, Attention: P. Lara M.D., UC Davis Medical Center, 2315 Stockton Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95817.

Services: Respecting the wishes of Mr. Tozzi's no services are scheduled. He willed his remains to the Cell Biology and Human Anatomy Center, UC Davis Medical School.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Friday, July 8, 2005.)

Fanchon "Fanny" Traffanstedt

Fanchon "Fanny" Traffanstedt died Monday, Oct. 21, 2002, at age 64.

Born Sept. 21, 1938, in Yuba City, Mrs. Traffanstedt was born in Dobbins, and had been a Yuba City resident for 43 years prior to moving to Calistoga. She worked for Del Pero Mondon Meat Company in Marysville for 16 years as a quality control inspector. She was a licensed vocational nurse in Calistoga. She was a member of the Yuba City Moose Lodge.

Mrs. Traffanstedt is survived by her husband, Roscoe Traffanstedt of Calistoga; daughters, Cheri Hill of Woodland, and Lori Thompson of Petaluma; sister, Kelly Ybarra of Yuba City. Also surviving are eight grandchildren, Rebecca Rossiter of Woodland, and Robert, and Carlie Hill of Woodland, Christina Thompson of Petaluma, and Steven, Matthew and Bonnie Coit of Middletown, and Danny Traffanstedt Jr. of Calistoga; and two great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her brother, James "Tad" Smith in June 2002.

Visitation is scheduled from 4 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 24, at Ullrey Memorial Chapel, Yuba City.

A funeral service is scheduled at 2 p.m., Friday, Oct. 25, also at Ullrey Memorial Chapel, with the Rev. Norman Sharp officiating. Burial will be at Sutter Cemetery.

Ullrey Memorial Chapel and Crematory of Yuba City is assisting the family with arrangements.

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

Charlene V. "Char" Trammel

Charlene V. "Char" Trammel, 80, of Sparks, Nevada passed away on Oct. 5, 2004 at Washoe Medical Center. A native of Davis, Oklahoma, she was born on Nov. 14, 1923 to William L. Evans Sr. and Annie Parker Evans.

Charlene was a hair stylist, owning two beauty salons in Sparks. She was a resident of Sparks since 1965, moving there from Modesto.

She is survived by her daughter Lynell McClure of Sparks, son Richard Trammel of Reno, brother Bussie and sisters Velma and Johnny from the San Joaquin Valley, granddaughters Kathy Sebastian and husband Mike of Winters, Pam De La Rosa and husband Ben of Fremont; and Lynette McClure of Chico; great-grandchildren Lauren, Amber and Katie Sebastian of Winters, Alex, Rebecca and Samantha De La Rosa of Fremont and Jamie and Zachary Horne of Chico.

Private family services were held on Oct. 9 in the Nevada Mountains. Memorial donations can be made to the donor's favorite charity.

Obituary from the "Winters Express," Thursday, October 14, 2004.)

Travis M. Travis

Travis M. Travis of Davis died Aug. 21, 2003. She was 91.

She was born Oct. 14, 1912, to Virgil A. and Ursa B. Patterson. She later recalled how as a child she helped her father on their Fresno farm while her mother often traveled the San Joaquin Valley working in the fruit-packing industry.

Travis' own early trips to town were in a horse-drawn wagon, and she remembered her dad crank-starting their first automobile. Her family moved to the city when she was in grammar school.

She married Robert Travis in 1937. They lived in and around Oakland, where Robert worked in the plumbing trade. She also worked in the family plumbing business for many years, before beginning a 20-year career as an executive secretary for Hale's Testing Laboratory in Oakland. During that time she was active in her local PTA and on several city committees.

After her husband's death in 1984, she moved to Davis to be near family.

She planned to enjoy the easy life here, but quickly discovered the Davis Senior Center. She served three terms as president of the Senior Citizens of Davis Inc., and was named "Davis Senior of the Year" in 1994. She also organized the ceramics program and did much of the shopping for day-to-day supplies for the center. Only her failing health slowed her activities.

She witnessed incredible change during her lifetime, her family noted, from traveling in that horse-drawn wagon to a 747 jet airliner. She remembered her family's first telephone, especially the party line, and she used an early word processor in her secretarial career; later, she learned about computers and the Internet.

She is survived by sons Roger and Robert and his wife Mary, grandchildren Robert, Lyn, Jesse and Carly, and great grandchildren, Aubrianne and Zachary.

No memorial service was held, at the request of the deceased.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Monday, September 15, 2003.)

Martha (Logan) Tredway

Martha (Logan) Tredway died of natural causes in Sonora Community Hospital Tuesday, July 2, 2002, at age 76.

Born March 1, 1926, in Chico, Mrs. Tredway had been a Yolo County resident for about 29 years. She had also resided in Modesto and Sonora. She was a seamstress; was employed as a bookkeeper for the County of Yolo for 15 years; and served as a bus driver for Yolo County Transit & Charter Firebus, transporting fire crews. She also served as a volunteer for Discovery Cancer Shop of Modesto. She was a member of: the Modesto chapter of Eastern Star, No. 72; Native Daughters of the Golden West, Woodland parlor ; and Evangelical Free Church of Modesto.

Mrs. Tredway is survived by her daughters, Shelly Stewart of Sonora, and Kay Smith of Walnut Grove; son, Chic Waggoner of Madera; grandchildren, Cory Perry of Turlock, Kyndra Easterday of San Jose, and Garrett Rochester of Sacramento; and three great-grandchildren.

Also surviving is her brother, Peter Loy of Oregon.

A graveside service is scheduled at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 6, in South Eastlawn Cemetery of Sacramento.

Memorials may be directed to the donor's favorite charity.

Terzich & Wilson Funeral Home of Sonora is assisting the family with arrangements.

(Obituary from the "The Daily Democrat," Sunday, July 07, 2002, (Woodland, Yolo County, California). Submitted with the permission of the "The Daily Democrat," 711 Main St., Woodland, CA 95695.)

Alfred Orozco Trejo

Alfred Orozco Trejo died in Woodland, Wednesday, April 17, 2002, at age 72.

He was born Sept. 5, 1929, in Johnstown, Penn., to the late Pete and Lucy Trejo. Mr. Trejo lived most of his adult life in Woodland.

He served in the U.S. Army stationed in Hawaii from 1954 to 1956 after completing basic training at Fort Ord.

He was a maintenance supervisor at Yolo General Hospital for many years until retiring in 1991.

Mr. Trejo was also part of a musical trio and appeared many times on Channel 13. He enjoyed playing his guitar and singing. Other hobbies included carpentry, long walks and enjoying the country life.

Mr. Trejo is survived by his children, Alfred Trejo Jr. and wife, Terry, of Sacramento; Gilbert Trejo, stationed in Kuwait; and Victoria Trejo-Maahs of Woodland.

He is also survived by grandchildren, Alfred Dymytryk Trejo III; Mysty Eva Trejo of Sacramento; Karl Matthew Maahs and Karissa Ashley Maahs, both of Woodland; James Brandon Trejo of Corpus Christi, Texas; Dakota Sage Trejo of Virginia; Sequoia Hunter Trejo of Washington; and great-grandson, Alfred Angyl Trejo IV of Sacramento.

He is also survived by his siblings, Ruben Trejo of Sacramento; Tony Trejo, Benjamin Trejo and Philip Trejo, all of Woodland; Elvina Trejo of Sacramento; Sarah Alcazar of Merced; Margaret Bell and Carmen Tafoya, both of Woodland; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mr. Trejo was preceded in death by his daughter, Rita Trejo; brother, Sgt. David Trejo; sisters, Rebecca Martinez, Irene Miranda, Rosie Trejo and Jessie Guiterrez.

Visitation will be at McNary's Chapel from 6 to 8 p.m., today, Tuesday. The funeral mass will be at Holy Rosary Church at 11 a.m., Wednesday, April 24, with interment to follow at Monument Hill Memorial Park.

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

(Obituary from the "The Daily Democrat," Tuesday, April 23, 2002, (Woodland, Yolo County, California). Submitted with the permission of the "The Daily Democrat," 711 Main St., Woodland, CA 95695.)

Helen Galaviz Trejo

Helen Galaviz Trejo died on Dec. 23, 2005, at her Knights Landing residence. She was 81.

Graveside services begin at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Knights Landing Cemetery on County Road 102 in Knights Landing.

Born in Chico on Nov. 23, 1924, to Bonificio and Elena Trejo, she grew up in Hamilton until moving to Yolo County where she lived for the past 65 years. A homemaker for her adult life, she was a member of Comitte Mexicano de Beneficia No. 2 for the past 60 years, and Victory Praise Church for the last 30 years.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Francisco Trejo; a son, Dario Trejo; two sisters, Guillerma Andrade and Margaret Galaviz; and her brothers, Domingo and Manuel Galaviz.

She is survived by her daughters, Felicia Brooks, Mary Helen Trejo, and Ofilia Payan and her husband Steven, all of Knights Landing; a son, Anthony Trejo of Yuba City; and her sisters, Mary McLean of Woodland and Frances Hernandez of Stockton.

She is further survived by nine grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family requests memorial contributions be made in her name to the Diabetes Association.

Evergreen Funeral Service of Woodland is assisting the family with arrangements.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Tuesday, December 27, 2005.)

Vernon Richard Trevisanut

Vernon Richard Trevisanut died in a tragic work-related accident on Jan. 17, 2003, his 35th wedding anniversary. Born on March 30, 1948, in Chicago, Ill., he was 54 years old.

The longtime owner and operator of Vern's Commercial Refrigeration in Davis, he built his business of 23 years on dedication, hard work and determination. His business will continue to operate. A decorated veteran with a Purple Heart in the Vietnam War, he is best remembered by his family as a strong, loving, admirable man.

He is survived by his wife, Carla Trevisanut of Dixon; daughters, Johnna Xavier and her husband Ken of San Lorenzo, Julia Trevisanut of Dixon and Jillian Trevisanut of Dixon; grandchildren, Jordan and Jennifer Xavier of San Lorenzo; and mother, Irene of Manhattan Beach.

He is also survived by six brothers, Victor Trevisanut of Kingston, Mo., Vaughn and Val Trevisanut of Manhattan Beach, Van Trevisanut of Clearwater, Fla., Rusty Trevisanut of Kent, Wash., and Rory Trevisanut of Redondo Beach; a sister, Janice Roque of Huntington; and a number of extended family and friends.

Visitation and services will be Friday at 2 p.m. at Kraft Brothers in Woodland, followed by the burial at Monument Hill Memorial Park.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Saturday, January 25, 2003.)

Joseph Trinchero

Joseph Trinchero died June 2, 2000, at Woodland Memorial Hospital. Born Aug. 12, 1923, in San Martin, Calif., he was 76. He had been a resident of Woodland for the past 55 years.

Trinchero was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Army, and for 38 years was the owner of Trinco Paint & Glass. After he sold his business, he was a realtor for the past 15 years.

He was a life member of the Woodland Elks Lodge, and a member of the Yolo Fliers Club, The Quiet Birdman and the American Legion Post 77 of Woodland.

He is survived by his wife, Jeri Trinchero of Woodland; a sister, Olga Bonaccorso of San Jose; a brother, Louis Trinchero and his wife Carol of San Martin; three nieces, Sheryl and Pamela Bonaccorso of San Jose, and Janet Chuck and her husband Mitch of Gilroy; two nephews, Gary Bonaccorso of San Jose and Donald Trinchero and his wife Buffy of Gilroy; and numerous cousins.

He was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Gus Bonaccorso.

A vigil service will be held Monday at 7 p.m. at Holy Rosary Church. A funeral Mass will be said Tuesday at 1 p.m. at Holy Rosary. Entombment will follow at St. Joseph's Mausoleum.

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

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," the week of June 4, 2000, (Yolo County). Submitted with the permission of the "The Davis Enterprise," 315 G Street, Davis, CA 95616.)

Lillian C. Triplett

Lillian Cordelia Triplett died Dec. 22, 2000, in Davis. Born July 31, 1917, in Stonewall, Okla., she was 83.

She came to California in 1937 with her husband, Emerald Edgar Triplett. There, they raised their family. She moved to Davis in 1989 to live with her daughter, Martha Ann Lavis.

Her main interests were spending time with family and friends, canvas stitchery, going to the Davis Senior Center and going on trips.

She is survived by her 104-year-old mother, Minnie Mollybelle Ice, of Shafter; four sons, Richard Triplett and Edgar Eudell Triplett, both of Taft, Ronnie Triplett of Corning and Robert Triplett of Bakersfield; three daughters, Mary Washburn of Taft, Martha Lavis of Davis and Darlene Wenze of Bakersfield; 20 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and her cousin, Floyd "Buck" Hunter of Rio Linda.

A funeral was held Dec. 28 at the Peters Funeral Home in Shafter.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Wednesday, January 10, 2001, (Yolo County). Submitted with the permission of the "The Davis Enterprise," 315 G Street, Davis, CA 95616.)

Neoma A. Trongo

Entered into rest on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2003 after a short bout with cancer. Mrs. Trongo had been employed for Western Electric in Oakland until 1957 when she and her husband, George, moved to El Tigre, Venezuela to work in the oil industry. They returned to California in 1975 and settled in Esparto in 1989.

Born in Everton, Arkansas on November 4, 1919, she was an avid craftsperson, and mastered the fine arts of painting, quilting, sewing and doll making. Her dolls were all hand made from the intricate painting of the faces, to assembling the bodies and sewing the costumes. She also raised dozens of different varieties of African Violets and belonged to the African Violet Society of the Bay Area, and the Davis Doll Club. An accomplished artist, her oil paintings were displayed in Art Shows in the Bay Area from 1975 through 1980.

Survivors include her son Kenneth Trongo and wife Mary Ann of Woodland; daughter, Patricia Birdwell, and husband Gene of Roseville; grandchildren, Laura Fickes of Peacham, Vermont; Brian Honeycutt of Carmichael; Rebecca Martin, Kevin Trongo, Amy Hurt, Kenneth Trongo, all of Woodland and 12 great-grandchildren. Sisters Iva Holland of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Mary Schellenberger of Granby, Missouri and Ruby Erickson of Sutherland, Oregon, plus numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death in 1999, by her husband of 61 years, George Trongo. Also, her brothers Ray, Thurman, Ernest and Doy Graves, and sisters Alta Hale, Lola Draper and Clara Tabor.

A celebration of her life will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2003 at Kraft Brothers Chapel, 175 Second St., Woodland, officiated by her nephew, Rev. J.L. McGoveran. Internment will follow at Capay Cemetery in Esparto.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Monday, November 10, 2003.)

William D. Troth

William D. Troth died in Nevada City following a sudden illness Friday, July 5, 2002, at age 67.

He was born and raised on a farm in Oakdale. As a youth he rode horses and belonged to the Oakdale Ranglers. His family owned a cabin at the Dardanelles, 50 miles east of Sonora. He had wonderful memories of the area hiking with his grandfather. He worked as chief appraiser for the USDA for 31 years in Woodland.

Mr. Troth lived the last six years in Cascade Shores, being very active with the homeowners association. He was a member of the Kiwanis Club in Cascade Shores and in Woodland for 16 years. He was an artist, a poet, and a boat builder, recently completely restoring a 1953 Mercury power boat. He celebrated the completion with a launching party for 35 friends and family. He was a volunteer for the 49ers fire department. He also was a blacksmith demonstrator at the Empire Gold Mine. He and his wife took many trips, one to Argentina and Paraguay. He had once lived and worked there some 40 years prior. He just recently returned to the joy of playing golf with some friends from Cascade Shores.

He is survived by his wife, Marilyn Troth; sons, Mark Troth of Knoxville, Tenn., Eric Troth and wife Karen of Sacramento and David of Davis; brother, Richard Troth and wife Marie; and sister Kathleen and husband Jim; and nieces and nephews.

Mr. Troth was preceded in death by his parents, Margaret and Dana Troth.

A celebration of his life is scheduled at 11 a.m., today Wednesday, July 10, at Unitarian Universalist Community of the Mountains, 246 S. Church St., Grass Valley.

(Obituary from the "The Daily Democrat," Thursday, July 11, 2002, (Woodland, Yolo County, California). Submitted with the permission of the "The Daily Democrat," 711 Main St., Woodland, CA 95695.)

Barbara Helen Trouton

Barbara Helen Trouton died Aug. 20, 2004 at Sutter Memorial Hospital in Sacramento from respiratory failure. Born Barbara Post on April 20, 1920 in Berkeley, she graduated in 1942 from UC Berkeley in Home Economics.

She is survived by her husband, Robert; son John Trouton and wife Jean of Alexandria, Va. and daughter, Mary Trouton Ginsburg and husband Wayne of Woodland; four grandchildren and a great-granddaughter.

Barbara (Bobbie) and her husband, married 62 years, relocated in June of 2002 to the University Retirement Community in Davis from their residence of 52 years in El Cerrito.

Interment will be private at Mountain View Cemetery in Oakland. A memorial service will be held at the University Retirement Community at a future date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests remembrances be made to the URC Foundation at 1515 Shasta Drive, Davis, 95616.

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

Bas Trouw

Bas Trouw died peacefully at home April 23, 2005. He was 79.

He was born in Ijsselmonde, Holland, Nov. 3, 1925. During World War II, at 16, he was hidden by the Dutch underground for a year to avoid being sent to a work camp in Germany. He served three years in the Dutch army in the conflict between Japan and Indonesia, and was the third generation owner of an industrial plant serving the shipyards of Rotterdam.

He moved to Davis in 1982, and together with his wife, established the Holcraft Catalog. He retired in 1998.

He was known as an avid tennis player and traveler, with a rich knowledge of history. His family said he had great sympathy for the oppressed, and was a strong advocate of women's rights. He was loved for his kindness, optimism and devotion to his family.

The family would like to thank Dr. Diane Daley of the Kaiser Clinic for her support.

He is survived by his wife, Adrienne Trouw of Davis; and his children, Karena Zajicek and her husband Val of Napa; and Peter Trouw and his wife Gertrud of Fairfax.

He is further survived by his sister, Corrine Trouw of Zandvoort, Holland; and five grandchildren, Isabella, Cory, Sophie, Nicholas and Tessa.

Donations may be made in his memory to Women in Progress, a group that supports and promotes economic independence of women in Africa, P.O. Box 18323, Minneapolis, Minn. 55418.

A celebration of his life will be on Saturday, May 7. Contact the family for further information.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Tuesday, April 26, 2005.)

Olivia Dee Troxel

Olivia Dee Troxel died in Woodland on Tuesday, Nov. 22 at age 64.

Mrs. Troxel was born Feb. 15, 1941 in Yakima, Wash. to Harry H. and Jessie V. (Buche) Huddleston. A resident of Yolo County for 60 years, she was a retired Yolo County Sheriff's Deputy, having served in Yolo County for more than 35 years.

Survivors include Mrs. Troxel's son, Tim Troxel of Woodland; her grandson, Tim Troxel Jr. of Woodland; her mother, Jessie Huddleston of Woodland; her sister, Celia Melville of Vallejo; and her brother, Alvin Huddleston of Germany. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Troxel and her father, Harry H. Huddleston.

The family requests memorials in Mrs. Troxel's name may be made to a trust fund in care of the estate of Olivia Dee Troxel at U.S. Bank, 120 West Court St., Woodland, 95695; Acct. No. 1534569-14966.

Services: Visitation is scheduled from noon until 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30, with a funeral at 2 p.m. at Kraft Bros. Chapel, 175 Second St., Woodland. Pastor John Evertson of West Valley Baptist Church will officiate. Interment will follow at Monument Hill Memorial Park after the service. Kraft Bros. Funeral Directors of Woodland is assisting the family with arrangements.

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

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Olivia Dee Troxel (2nd of 2 obits.)

Mrs. Olivia Dee Troxel passed away in Woodland, at the age of 64, on Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2005. She was born on Feb. 15, 1941 in Yakima, Wash. to Harry H. and Jessie V. (Buche) Huddleston.

A resident of Yolo County for 60 years, Olivia was a retired Yolo County Sheriff's Deputy, having served in Yolo County for over 35 years. She is the widow of the late Ralph Troxel, who was a Sergeant with the Woodland Police Department for 26 years. Above all she was a loving mother, wife, grandmother and friend, always giving practical advice and loving care to those around her.

Surviving her are her son Tim Troxel of Woodland, her mother Jessie Huddleston of Woodland, her grandson Tim Troxel Jr. of Woodland, her brother Alvin Huddleston of Germany and her sister Celia Melville of Vallejo. Her father Harry H. Huddleston predeceased her.

Visitation is scheduled from noon until 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 30. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Kraft Bros. Chapel, 175 Second St., Woodland. Pastor John Evertson of West Valley Baptist Church will officiate. Burial will follow at Monument Hill Memorial Park after the service. Donations in memory of Mrs. Troxel may be made to the trust fund set up in her name at U.S. Bank, 120 West Court St., Woodland, 95695; Acct. No. 1534569-14966, in care of the estate of Olivia Dee Troxel.

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

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

David W. Trucker

David William Trucker died after a lengthy illness on Dec. 19, 1999, at Sutter Davis Hospital. Born on Nov. 17, 1961, in Carson City, Nev., he was 38.

He was a resident of Williams for the last seven years and had worked for Raley's and Nugget Markets for several years.

He was an avid fisherman.

He was preceded in death by his father, James R. Trucker, in 1991, and his brother-in-law, Bruce W. Jozefiak, in 1987.

He is survived by his mother, Mary L. Trucker of Williams; brother, Bill Trucker; and three sisters, Mary and her husband Larry Lathrope, Linda and her husband Ray Miller, and Vickie Jozefiak, all of Woodland.

He is also survived by a niece, Jenna Jozefiak; four nephews, Joseph Jozefiak, Jason Lathrope, Christopher Miller and Adam Trucker, all of Woodland; and numerous aunts and uncles.

Friends are invited to attend a graveside service at 10 a.m. Thursday at Monument Hill Memorial Park in Woodland.

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

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

Delbert L. True

Delbert L. True, professor emeritus of anthropology at UC Davis, died June 20, 2001. Born in San Pedro on Aug. 31, 1923, he was 77.

A devoted field archaeologist even in his youth, prior to his formal studies he had investigated prehistoric settlement along the coast and in the hills of southern California and eastward to the high desert. After serving in the army air force during World War II, he moved with his wife and children to northern San Diego County, where he started an avocado ranch, but at the same time he continued to pursue archaeological investigations in the region.

With the formation of a program in archaeology at the department of anthropology at UC Los Angeles in the 1950s, he commenced his formal studies at that campus. He received his bachelor's degree in 1961, entered the graduate program at the University of Arizona and subsequently completed his doctorate degree at UCLA in 1966. During this time he was a recipient of the Woodrow Wilson Graduate Fellowship at the University of Arizona and of the Woodrow Wilson Dissertation Fellowship at UCLA.

On completing his degree at UCLA, he began his academic career in the department of anthropology at UCD.

Initially he spent several years of archaeological investigations in the mountains and high deserts of northern Chile under a program established by scholars from UCLA and Chile.

He subsequently returned to Davis and to a long career of distinguished teaching and research.

His legacy includes not only his research and publications on the prehistory of the Chilean Andes and of southern California but also investigations into the prehistory of the interior foothills and adjacent valleys of northern California. These studies have contributed new and important data to the archaeological record of the area. He worked closely with a host of graduate students, many of whom have gone on to make significant contributions to the discipline.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Juanita True; his children, Douglas, Dianna and Jack and their spouses; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Services were private.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Wednesday, June 27, 2001, (Yolo County). Submitted with the permission of the "The Davis Enterprise," 315 G Street, Davis, CA 95616.)

William Wadsworth True

A memorial service for William Wadsworth True, a retired professor of physics at UC Davis, will begin at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Unitarian Church of Davis, 27074 Patwin Road.

True died Oct. 13, 2001, after a long illness.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Thursday, November 1, 2001, (Yolo County). Submitted with the permission of the "The Davis Enterprise," 315 G Street, Davis, CA 95616.)

Betsy McCollough Truffini

Betsy McCollough Truffini, beloved mother of Phoebe Truffini Payne and Georgia Demetre Wallace, died on Dec. 27, 2002, at the age of 90. She was born on Nov. 14, 1912, in Sante Fe, N.M. She was raised in Alhambra and graduated with a degree in philosophy from UC Berkeley in 1931.

She moved to Davis in 1938 where she worked in the registrar's office at UC Davis. She and her husband Joe Truffini were married in 1943, after he returned from World War II. They owned and operated the local Pontiac dealership and then built Truffini's Flying A Service Station at Fourth and G streets. In 1948 and 1949, they adopted their daughters Phoebe and Georgia.

She was a lifetime member of PTA, a 4-H leader, a deacon in the Davis Community Church, a member of the Tremont Church Mite Society, a founder of the Davis Travelaires, a member of the Davis Parks and Recreation Commission and a member of the Davis Chamber of Commerce. She and her husband were instrumental in the building of the new Davis Senior Center. In 1980, she was honored as the Citizen of the Year.

She worked at the university, managing the Freeborn Hall Box office, from 1960 to 1983. She also wrote a column called Senior Smiles for The Davis Enterprise for many years.

She is survived by daughters Phoebe Truffini Payne of Modesto and Georgia Demetre Wallace of Sacramento. Granddaughters Jennifer and Elizabeth Payne also survive her.

A memorial service will be at the Davis Community Church at 11 a.m. Saturday. A celebration of her life will follow the service. Interment will be private.

Remembrances may be sent to the American Cancer Society, the American Heart Association or the Davis Senior Center for "special projects."

Arrangements are under the direction of Davis Funeral Chapel.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Wednesday, January 1, 2003.)

Olan "Bud" Truitt

Olan "Bud" Truitt died in his home Saturday, Dec. 4. Born in Kingfisher, Okla. to the late John and Bessie Truitt. He was preceded in death by his loving wife "Lil," who passed away Dec. 4, 1995.

Bud was a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Army. He received three medals upon his discharge in 1945. Bud was also a member of the Woodland Lodge No. 156 F. & A.M. and Ben Ali Shrine, where he rode a motorcycle in the parades dressed as a clown. Bud worked as a mechanic and welder for more than 30 years and delivered equipment for Amoz Metz Rentals.

Survivors include sisters, Evelyn Conley and her husband Ralph of Woodland and Mildred Cox of El Reno, Okla. Brother, Blackie Truitt and his wife Thelma of Woodland. Sons, William Truitt and his wife Deb of Woodland and Ed Truitt and his wife Julie of Carmichael. Grandchildren, Eddie, Ben, Gabe and Alex Truitt and great-granddaughter, Stacey.

A memorial service will be held Friday, Dec. 10 at McNary's Chapel at 2 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the Shriners Hospital for Children, 245 Stockton Blvd., Sacramento, 95817. McNary's Chapel of Woodland is assisting the family with arrangements.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Wednesday, December 08, 2004.)

Alex Gerardo Trujillo

Alex Gerardo Trujillo died Wednesday, May 19, 2004, at his home in Sacramento. Born Dec. 8, 1966, in Puerto Montt, Chile, he was 37 years old.

The son of a political refugee from Chile, he came to the United States at age 9 and attended elementary, junior high and high schools in Davis, graduating in 1986. At the time of his death, he was in the process of completing his accounting degree at Consumnes River College in Sacramento. He also had a passion for history, photography and human rights issues, his family said.

Trujillo is survived by his parents, Carlos and Edith Amanda Trujillo of Sacramento; his sister Marcela, brother-in-law Ron, and nieces Nicole Rose and Amanda Rae, all of Stockton. He also is survived by several relatives in Puerto Montt and La Calera, Chile.

Memorial service arrangements are still being made and will be announced at a later date.

The family asks that contributions in Trujillo's name be directed to the Epilepsy Foundation of Northern California, 1624 Franklin St., Suite 900, Oakland, CA 94612; or at www.epilepsynorcal.org.

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

Rafael "Capo" "Ralphie Boy," Trujillo, Jr. (1st of 2 obits.)

Rafael "Capo," "Ralphie Boy," Trujillo Jr. died unexpectedly in Esparto on Jan. 15, 2006 at the young age of 32. Born Feb. 28, 1973 in Woodland to Rafael Sr. and Lydia (Granados) Trujillo.

A cancer survivor, he battled Hodgkin's Lymphoma in his early 20s and had been cancer-free for the past 10 years.

This gave him a greater appreciation for life and taught him to live each day for today. His incredible love for life inspired and touched everyone in his life. A constant big dreamer with a huge heart, Ralph was always there for his family and friends. No task was too small nor too great for him to achieve. He was always willing to lend a helping hand even if he was down with a broken leg. He always went out of his way to show he cared.

Ralph was an all-around good person. He was a loving son, brother, nephew, uncle, husband and father.

His pride and joy were his two daughters Karissa and Vanessa. He loved spending time dancing and singing with them, playing games and just enjoying life with his children. He coached various sports teams for Karissa. Most recently, he coached his first youth basketball game for Karissa on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2006.

An avid fisherman, he loved trout fishing along the banks of Hat Creek in Old Station with his family, friends and especially his daughters. He was a true outdoorsman and enjoyed sharing this love with his family and friends.

His newest passion was riding his Harley-Davidson with his friends. He recently participated in a toy run for the Ronald McDonald Foundation in December.

Ralph was always the life of every party. He always made everyone laugh and made sure everyone was having a good time. He loved to joke around and play pranks on his family and friends.

Ralph enjoyed his job at Agriform, where he was employed for over 11 years. He loved the people he worked with and the people he met every day.

Ralph is survived by his loving wife (the girl next door) of nine years Krista Trujillo, daughters Karissa, 8, and Vanessa, 3, of Esparto. He is also survived by his parents, Ralph Sr. and Lydia Trujillo of Esparto; sister Loretta Trujillo of Esparto, nieces Lisa Hernandez, Alexis Trujillo and Dominique Beauchamp of Esparto; his grandmothers Joan Granados and Consuelo Trujillo both of Garden Grove, numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

He is also survived by his mother-in-law Bernice Travis and husband Jerry of Dunnigan; sister-in-law Karah Erickson and husband Philip, nephew Daren and niece Kinsey of Esparto; brother-in-law Bill Beathem and wife Dee Dee, niece Braelyn of Woodland.

Ralph has joined his baby sister, Connie Trujillo, who he is now watching over and teaching her all the things that she was unable to do. He was also preceded in death by his grandfathers Maximo "Max" Trujillo and Edward Granados from Garden Grove.

The family requests flowers (roses). Donations may be made in Ralph's memory for Karissa and Vanessa to the Yolo Federal Credit Union.

A vigil will be held Thursday, Jan. 19 at 6 p.m. at St. Martin's Church in Esparto.

Mass of Christian burial and enlightenment will be held on Friday, Jan. 20 at 11 a.m. at the Holy Rosary Church in Woodland with interment to follow at St. Joseph's Cemetery.

McNary's Chapel is handling the arrangements.

Visit the guest book at www.dailydemocrat.com.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Thursday, January 19, 2006.)

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Rafael "Capo" "Ralphie Boy," Trujillo, Jr. (2nd of 2 obits.)

Rafael "Capo," "Ralphie Boy," Trujillo Jr. died in Esparto on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2006 at age 32.

Mr. Trujillo was born Feb. 28, 1973 in Woodland to Rafael Sr. and Lydia (Granados) Trujillo. He was a life-long Yolo County resident. He was employed at Agriform for more than 11 years. He was also a volunteer coach for his daughter's basketball team. In December he participated on his Harley-Davidson in a toy run for the Ronald McDonald Foundation.

Survivors include Mr. Trujillo's wife of nine years Krista Trujillo; his daughters, Karissa and Vanessa, all of Esparto; his parents, Ralph Sr. and Lydia Trujillo of Esparto; his sister, Loretta Trujillo of Esparto; his nieces, Lisa Hernandez, Alexis Trujillo and Dominique Beauchamp of Esparto; his grandmothers, Joan Granados and Consuelo Trujillo both of Garden Grove, numerous aunts, uncles and cousins; his mother-in-law, Bernice Travis and husband Jerry of Dunnigan; sister-in-law, Karah Erickson and husband Philip, nieces, Kinsey of Esparto and Braelyn of Woodland; his nephew, Daren; and his brother-in-law, Bill Beathem and wife Dee Dee. He was preceded in death by his sister, Connie Trujillo and his grandfathers, Maximo "Max" Trujillo and Edward Granados.

The family requests flowers (roses). Memorials in Mr. Trujillo's name for Karissa and Vanessa may be directed to the Yolo Federal Credit Union, 266 W. Main St., Woodland, 95695.

Services: A Mass of Christian burial and enlightenment will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 20 at Holy Rosary Church, 301 Walnut St., Woodland with interment to follow at St. Joseph's Cemetery. McNary's Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Friday, January 20, 2006.)

Tasia Tsobanoudis

Tasia Tsobanoudis died in a car accident Jan. 10, 2006. She was 26 years old.

Visitation is from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Salas Brothers Funeral Chapel. The funeral begins at 10 a.m. at Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation.

Born May 22, 1979, in Modesto, she graduated from Riverbank High School in 1997. She moved to Davis the same year to attend UC Davis; she graduated in 2003. She was an environmental toxicologist and a member of the Orthodox Christian Fellowship of UC Davis.

Her family says she enjoyed bicycle riding, volleyball and Greek dancing.

She was preceded in death by her father, Stanatios A. Tsobanoudis.

She is survived by her mother, Helen Tsobanoudis of Davis; and her sisters, Antonia Tsobanoudis and Kathy Tsobanoudis, both of Davis.

Remembrances may be made to Philoptochos Society, 313 Tokay Ave., Modesto, CA 95350; or Pine Tree Gardens, 1214 E. Eighth St., Davis, CA 95616.

Assisting the family with arrangements is Salas Brothers Funeral Chapel, 419 Scenic Drive in Modesto. They can be reached at (209) 523-5646.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Friday, January 13, 2006.)

Elsie Marion Tucker

Elsie Marion Tucker of Woodland died Sunday, Feb. 19 at age 91.

Mrs. Tucker was born Feb. 11, 1915 in Fargo, Okla. to Marion McMillin and Lillie Dye. She had been a Yolo County resident for 40 years. She attended secondary school and was a mother and homemaker for 71 years. She was also a member of the Church of Christ.

Survivors include Mrs. Tucker's daughters, Melba Taylor, Carol Pena and her husband John, Mary Fisher all of Sacramento and Letha Desimone and her husband Richard of Phoenix; her stepdaughters, Marilyn Tucker of Utah, Diana Correia and Ellen Vick and her husband John all of Woodland, and Betty Jones and her husband Aaron of Fairfield; her son, John McMillin and his wife Cheryl of Woodland; 12 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her first husband of 27 years, Truman J. McMillin; her second husband of 31 years, Lloyd H. Tucker; her daughter, Doris Carson; her stepdaughter, Leona McMillin; her stepson, Lloyd Tucker; her parents; her sister, Delta Braunlich; and her brother, Luther McMillin.

Services: Visitation is scheduled for 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23 at McNary's Chapel, 458 College St., Woodland. A funeral will follow at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 24 at McNary's. Interment will be at East Lawn Sierra Hills Memorial Park in Sacramento. McNary's Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.

Visit the guest book at www.dailydemocrat.com.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Thursday, February 23, 2006.)

John C. Tucker

John C. Tucker of Rancho Cordova died March 7, 2003, at the UC Davis Medical Center. He was 55.

He was born March 28, 1948, in Woodland to Katrine J. and John M. Tucker.

Preceded in death by his mother, in 1988, he is survived by his father, a Davis resident, and brother Peter A. Tucker, sister Carolyn M. Tucker and nephew Carson S. Mack, all of Sacramento.

A private ceremony was held at Davis Cemetery, with arrangements by Davis Funeral Chapel.

A donation may be made in John C. Tucker's name to the United Cerebral Palsy Association, 191 Lathrop Way, Suite N, Sacramento CA 95815 or by phone at (916) 565-7700.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Wednesday, May 28, 2003.)

Loretta Frances Tucker

Loretta Frances Tucker died Friday, March 17 at age 80.

Mrs. Tucker was born March 2, 1926 in Stockton. She graduated from UC Berkeley in 1947 and made a career in education and worked 20 years for the Woodland school district until her retirement in 1984. She pledged Beta Sigma Phi in 1957, becoming a 47-year Paid for Life member and holding the Master Degree and the Order of the Rose honor. Her last chapter was Gamma Master. She was also a member of the Woodland Shakespeare Club.

Survivors include Mrs. Tucker's sons, John of Woodland; James and his wife Evelyn of Medford, Ore., Jef and his wife Mary of Medford, Ore. and her grandchildren, Elly, Lily and Joseph.

Services: Respecting the wishes of Mrs. Tucker, private services are scheduled. The Neptune Society of Northern California is assisting the family with arrangements.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Thursday, March 23, 2006.)

Warren G. Tufts

Yolo County native Warren Tufts died at the family home west of Winters on Aug. 13, 2003. He was 86.

Born in a little house on Third Street in Davis on May 15, 1917, he grew up attending schools here and, in 1940, graduated from UC Davis with a degree in agriculture. He was working for the California Tree Fruit Agreement when he met his first wife, Edna Mae (Eddie) Markofer of Elk Grove.

With the outbreak of World War II, he joined the U.S. Army Air Corps. He served as an instructor teaching the reading of radar maps, then cutting-edge technology.

In 1946, he and his wife returned to the ranch west of Winters that his father, UCD pomology professor Warren P. Tufts, purchased in 1922. Over the years they acquired other properties and began growing apricots and peaches.

In 1958, frustrated with the marketing options available to them, the couple began packing and marketing their own fruit under the Tufts Ranch label. They developed worldwide markets and in time added other commodities, like pears, walnuts, kiwi and prunes.

His wife and business partner, Eddie, died in 1984.

Tufts developed many business relationships and personal friendships but his love for his family directed his life, especially in his later years. Outside of his loved ones, his dedication to business ranked second only to golf -- he remained an avid player into his 80s.

His many affiliations included being a charter member of the California Apricot Advisory Board, a member of the California Tree Fruit Agreement's peach committee, a board member of the California Grape and Tree Fruit League, the first chairman of the California Kiwifruit Administrative Committee, a judge of county exhibits at the State Fair for many years, and a member of the Winters Joint Unified School District board -- he served as president during the construction of Waggoner School.

In 1985, he married Bessie (Pauli) Adams Riegels and moved to Woodland.

He is survived by his wife Pauli of Woodland; sister Margaret Graham of Palm Desert; children Vicki Jacobs and her husband Tom, Sandy Vickrey and her husband John, and Stan Tufts and his wife Colleen, all of Winters; and grandchildren Jenni Jacobs, Chad, Jack and Devon Vickrey, Tyler Tufts and Patrick Ehrman, all of Winters, and Dillon, Graham and Ian Dougherty of Woodland.

He is also survived by his wife's children, Bill Adams of San Rafael and Jamie Dougherty and her husband Dan of Woodland.

Services are tentatively set for 4:30 p.m. Sunday at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Winters.

Donations in Warren Tufts' name may be made to Yolo Hospice, the American Lung Association or the donor's charity of choice.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Friday, August 15, 2003.)

Virginia Catherine Tuner

Virginia Catherine Tuner passed away on Dec. 17, 2004, in Sacramento. Born on July 28, 1923 in Winters, to James A. and Marian E. Birmingham, she was 81 years old. She was a 51 year resident of West Sacramento. Virginia was the matriarch of Family Services, 1989 Sacramento Area Family of the Year. She was a past organizing member of the Yolo County Juvenile Justice Committee; board member and past president of the Yolo County Museum; member and past secretary Our Lady of Grace Italian Catholic Federation; founder of the Potted Planters of West Sacramento, and member of the Golden Years Club and East Yolo Friends of the Library. She volunteered as a substitute teacher in the 1950s at the former Saint Joseph1s School at 9th & G Streets, Sacramento, and worked as a librarian in the 1970s at Westacre School, West Sacramento. Virginia was an avid gardener; her garden won her the Residential Landscape "Beauty in Progress" award from the City of West Sacramento. She is survived by her husband of 60 years Harold B. Turner; daughters Joan Mulder of Sacramento and Cathy Baker of Clarksburg; sons David Turner and his wife Barbara of Sacramento, and Philip Turner and his wife Kris of Woodland; grandchildren Henri, Dennis, and Theresa Mulder; Amber, Autumn, Elaine, and Danah Turner; Jay and Jack Christopher Baker; and brother James F. Birmingham of Sacramento. Friends and family are invited to attend a Rosary, Dec. 27 at 7 p.m. at River City Funeral Chapel, 910 Soule, West Sacramento and a Funeral mass on Tuesday, Dec. 28 at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Grace Church, 911 Park Blvd, West Sacramento. After the Mass a gathering will be held at VFW, 905 Drever, West Sacramento to celebrate her life and accomplishments. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Virginia1s name for an Arts Program at Our Lady of Grace School, 1990 Linden Rd, West Sacramento, CA 95691.

(Obituary from the "Winters Express," Thursday, December 23, 2004.)

Walter Turkovich

Walter Turkovich passed away on Feb. 27, 2004, on the family farm near Winters. He was 85 years old. Born in Trinidad to an immigrant family from Croatia, he spent his childhood in Richmond. He had six older sisters and a twin brother. As a boy, he worked delivering newspapers and during the depression worked at silver mines in Nevada. He served four years in the Army during World War II and was stationed in the Aleutian Islands with a Coast Artillery Unit. Following the war he returned to Richmond and owned and operated a Union Oil service Station. He married Helen Hirth, started a family and built a house in El Sobrante. He enjoyed duck hunting and fishing with his friends and relatives all over California.

In 1961 the family moved to Winters to farm the prune orchard that he and Helen had purchased three years earlier. Walt and Helen worked hard to expand their farming operation to include apricots, peaches and almonds, walnuts and kiwi fruit. He saw the farm operation grow from a labor intensive industry to a more mechanized operation through the use of mechanical harvesting equipment, drip irrigation, constantly improving the insect control measures, the irrigation techniques to produce top quality fruits and nuts. He was a member of Sunsweet Growers and was involved with other local growers of apricots and peaches in Royal Dryers, a fruit drying co-op.

His son, Joe, returned to the farm in 1980 and gradually took over the farm management leaving Walter and Helen more time to travel. They visited Croatia, where he had relatives, other parts of Europe, Panama Canal, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, Canada the U. S. and Alaska. He continued to enjoy fishing and spent many vacations at Silver Lake near Tahoe and at Bucks Lake in Plumas County.

Walter was known for his friendly, jovial manner, his hunting and fishing stories and his hard work in building up the farming operation. He and Helen enjoyed entertaining large groups of relatives and friends for picnic barbecues during the spring, summer and fall. He was fond of his pet dogs and cats. More recently he enjoyed visiting older farmer friends who couldn't get around much anymore.

He is survived and will be greatly missed by his wife Helen; children and their spouses Rosanne and Jon Seitz of Grover Beach, Tony and Joan Turkovich of Winters, Marianne and Alan Pantle, of Ione, Joe Turkovich and Fred and Deborah Turkovich, all of Davis; grandchildren Ben, Roslyn and Natalie Seitz, Lorraine Sullivan, Kristin and Philip Pantle, Michael, Christopher and Daniel Turkovich and Elise and Avery Turkovich.

Memorial Mass will be held at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Third and Main streets, on Friday, March 5, at 11 a.m. A reception will follow at St. Anthony Parish Hall. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 2680 N. Canton, Ohio, 44720; American Lung Association, 909 12th Street, Sacramento, CA 95814; The Abbey House food and clothing closet, 511 Main Street, Winters, CA 95694 or the charity of the donor's choice.

(Obituary from the "Winters Express," Thursday, March 4, 2004.)

Duane Turnbo

Duane Turnbo passed away on Saturday, May 29, 2004 at age 59 in his home in Woodland with his wife, Diana and his sister Donna Hess at his side. Duane and Diana had been married 39 years in February and had met while in high school. He was preceded in death by his mother Geneva Steele, father Cecil Turnbo, brothers-in-law Tom Hess and Ronald Rohrer, and nephew Jeff Burnsed.

Duane was an avid hunter and fisherman his whole life and treasured his time with his hunting buddies. Many tall tales were told around the campfire. Duane was currently employed at Don Beeman Farms and he felt that those he worked with were an extension of his family. Over the yeas he belonged to the Woodland Jaycees, did volunteer work with little league and Babe Ruth baseball.

Duane's family include: wife, Diana Turnbo; daughter Tammy Tedford, Robert, and granddaughter Stephanie; son Michael Turnbo, Jessica, granddaughter Emelia, grandson Jeremy Turnbo and his mother Andrea. Sister, Donna Hess; niece Pamela Logan; great-nephew Tanner Burnsed and Jacob Logan. Sisters-in-law Donna Rohrer, Debbie Hughes, Denice Cook, husband Dan, brother-in-law Tom Rogers, wife Billie; along with niece, Pamela Rohrer, Jennifer Greenwood, husband Eric and great niece Madison Greenwood.

Duane had many special friends close to his heart who include Kelly Houston and her parents Cathy and Michael; Kevin Brown, his brother Zachery, and their parents Don and Sherry. He will be sorely missed by all.

Respective Duane's wishes no formal service will be held, but he has requested a "wake" be held to celebrate his time with his family and friends from 3:30 to 5:30 on Sunday, June 13, at Willow Oak Hall, 17535 County Road 97, Woodland. As per his request all donations should be made to the Woodland Christian School so plants and trees can be planted in his name and be enjoyed by all the children. Other donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Yolo County Hospice. We will be forever in their debt for all the kindness and help provided by all Duane's caregivers.

Evergreen of Woodland is assisting the family with arrangements.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Monday, June 07, 2004.)

Arlyn Turner

Arlyn W. Turner died at his home in West Sacramento on Dec. 31, 2000, after a long illness.

A political science graduate of UC Davis, he was involved with the Northern California Republican Party, performing campaign management and fund-raising duties for numerous California candidates, including former President Ronald Reagan. He served in the U.S. Army, stationed in Korea.

He is survived by his four children, Jason Turner of Concord, Cozann Turner Newbold of Sacramento, Bryan Turner of Elk Grove and D' Marinez Turner Shaw; and four granddaughters. He is also survived by his brothers and sisters, J. Diane Lee of Salt Lake City, R. Carol Fischer of Vacaville, N. Melissa Turner Kieler of Concord, Arthur B. Turner of Port Costa, Aaron E. Yonts of Placerville and Allen L. Yonts of Reno; as well as 17 nieces and nephews.

Services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Linden Road in West Sacramento. A trust account has been established at the Bank of the West, Turner Children's Trust, Vacaville, CA 95687.

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

Gregory Leon Turner

Gregory Leon Turner died unexpectedly on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2003 at Kaiser Foundation Hospital in Sacramento, at age 48.

Born June 12, 1955, in Woodland to Morris and Mamie (Washington) Turner, Mr. Turner had been a lifelong resident of Woodland.

He enjoyed fishing and sports and had been a former "Golden Glove" contender. He attended Sacramento City College and was employed by Aspen Tree as a tree trimmer for many years.

Mr. Turner is survived by his wife of 27 years, Cecilia Vivian (Diggs) Turner; his son, Gregory L. Turner Jr., and daughters, Kisha, Season, Ebony, Victoria,and Mamie Turner, all of Davis, and daughter Tia Wallace and husband Rodney of Indianapolis, IN.

He is also survived by grandchildren, Darius Wallace, Davonte Turner, Cecilia "Ce-Ce" Turner and Marquis Turner; Brothers, Morris Turner and wife Phyllis of Rohnert Park, Allen Turner and wife Toni of West Sacramento and Aaron Turner of Fresno. One sister, Doretha Johnson and husband Walter of Sacramento also survives him as do numerous nieces and nephews.

His parents, Morris and Mamie (Washington) Turner preceded him in death.

The family requests that memorials be directed to the Kidney Foundation of Northern California, 611 Mission St., San Francisco, Calif., 94105, or the American Cancer Society, 1765 Challenge Way, Sacramento, Calif. 95815.

Services: A viewing is scheduled from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2003 at Kraft Brothers Chapel, 175 Second St., Woodland. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12, at Kraft Brothers with John Evertson of West Valley Baptist Church officiating. Internment will follow immediately after the service at Woodland Cemetery, 800 West St. Woodland.

Kraft Brothers is assisting the family with the arrangements.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Monday, November 10, 2003.)

Herschel Leon Turner

Herschel Leon Turner died suddenly at his West Davis home Feb. 2, 2005, at the age of 47.

A liturgy service will begin at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. James Catholic Church 200 W. 14th St.

Born in Fort Smith, Ark., on Feb. 5, 1957, to Helen Lee Midgett and Lawrence Wayne Turner, he moved with his family to Lake Jackson, Texas, where he graduated from Brazoswood High School in 1976.

He was a career military man, stationed at Lakenheath Air Force Base in England. He met his wife Pam while on vacation in Edinburgh, Scotland. They were married Oct. 27, 1984. In 1986, they moved to Sacramento when he was transferred to McClellan Air Force Base. In 1999, he was transferred to Travis Air Force Base and moved to Davis. He retired from the military in 2003 after 22 years of service.

He was described as a family man, a caring and helpful neighbor and a good friend. He enjoyed working on home and garden improvement projects, walking the family dog, listening to records, socializing with friends and traveling with his family. He was the man to call if anything needed to be fixed or a certain tool needed to be borrowed.

He was preceded in death by his father, Lawrence Wayne Turner, who died Feb. 1, 1990, and his stepfather, Decator Buck Midgett, who died Oct. 8, 2004.

He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Pamela Turner of Davis; his mother, Helen Lee Midget of Maurepas, La.; his son, Mark Wayne Owen Turner of Davis; his daughter, Natasha (Sasha) Pamela Naughton Turner of Davis; two sisters, Lynn Johnson and her husband Steve of Paragould, Ark., and Lisa Williams and her husband Chuck of Maurepas, La.; a brother, Layne Turner and his wife Roni of Charlotte, N.C.; a stepsister and brother-in-law, Lori Ann and Larry Hopkins of Siler City, N.C.; his aunts and uncles, Johnna (Nonnie) and Don Autry of Fort Smith, Ark., and Linda and Randall Carter of Sibley, La.; and many nieces and nephews, including nephew Jamie Ryan Williams.

He is further survived by his relatives in Edinburgh, Scotland - his brother and sister-in-law, Colin and Mary Hood; sister-in-law, June Naughton; nieces, Samantha, Sharon and Michele; nephews, Campbell, David and Mark; and cousins, Yvonne Ferguson and Pat and Cathy Allen.

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

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Tuesday, February 08, 2005.)

L. Duane Turner

L. Duane Turner died on Friday, Feb. 20, 2004, in Woodland at the age of 75. He was a native of Santa Cruz, born to the late Lester James and Sarah Hazel Turner.

Mr. Turner was a resident of Yolo County for 64 years. He served in the U.S. Army for two years during the Korean War. He went into farming after leaving the service.

Mr. Turner is survived by his brothers, Wallace L. Turner and John M. Dinsdale. He was preceded in death by his sister Audrey on Aug. 23, 1991.

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

Services: Visitation is scheduled for McNary's Chapel in Woodland from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 26. A graveside service is scheduled for 10:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 27, at Monument Hill Memorial Park in Woodland.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Wednesday, February 25, 2004.)

Virginia Catherine Turner

Virginia Catherine Turner was born July 28, 1923 in Winters to James A. and Marian E. Birmingham. She passed away Dec. 17 in Sacramento at the age of 81. She was a 51-year resident of West Sacramento. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Harold B. Turner; daughters, Joan Mulder of Sacramento and Cathy Baker of Clarksburg; sons, David Turner and his wife Barbara of Sacramento, and Philip Turner and his wife Kris of Woodland; grandchildren, Henri, Dennis and Theresa Mulder; Amber, Autumn, Elaine and Danah Turner; Jay and Jack Christopher Baker; and brother, James F. Birmingham of Sacramento. Virginia was the matriarch of Family Services' 1989 Sacramento area Family of the Year. She was a past organizing member of the Yolo County Juvenile Justice Committee; board member and past president of the Yolo County Museum; member and past secretary Our Lady of Grace Italian Catholic Federation; founder of the Potted Planters of West Sacramento; and member of the Golden Years Club and East Yolo Friends of the Library. Volunteered as a substitute teacher in the 1950s at the former Saint Joseph's School at Ninth and G streets, Sacramento, and worked as a Librarian in the 1970s at Westacre School, West Sacramento. Virginia was an avid gardener; her garden won her the Residential Landscape "Beauty in Progress" award from the City of West Sacramento. Friends and family are invited to attend a Rosary, Monday, Dec. 27 at 7 p.m. at River City Funeral Chapel, 910 Soule, West Sacramento and a funeral Mass Tuesday, Dec. 28 at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Grace Church, 911 Park Blvd., West Sacramento. After the Mass we will gather at the VFW, 905 Drever, West Sacramento to celebrate her life and accomplishments. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Virginia's name for an Arts Program at Our Lady of Grace School, 1990 Linden Rd, West Sacramento, 95691.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Sunday, December 26, 2004.)

Jack Edward Turold

Jack Edward Turold died Friday, Oct. 29 at Kindred Hospital in Folsom at age 74.

Mr. Turold was born June 8, 1930 in Woodland and was a life-long Yolo County resident. He was a Woodland High School graduate and attended Sacramento City College. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was retired after working for 35 years with the County of Yolo.

Survivors include Mr. Turold's wife, Sally also of Woodland; his daughters, Susan and Kim Turold, both of Fairfax; his sons, Steve Turold, Eric Turold and his wife Toni and Mike Turold and his fiance Traci Graham, all of Woodland, and Jim Turold of Davis. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Lisa and Mark Elliott, Alisha Will, Danielce Mogenson, Brandon Turold, John Ray Graham and Mariah Volkl; great-granddaughter, Miranda and his brothers, Bill Turold and Ron Goselin.

The family requests memorials in Mr. Turold's name be directed to the charity of the donor's choice.

Services: A funeral is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 4 at McNary's Chapel, 458 College St., Woodland. A graveside service will follow at Monument Hill Memorial Park. McNary's Chapel of Woodland is assisting the family with arrangements.

(Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Tuesday, November 02, 2004.)

Laura M. Turpin

Laura Mitchell Turpin died on June 7, 2002, in San Diego. Born July 25, 1922, in Sidney, Neb., she was 79 years old.

She met her husband, Paul W. Turpin, in San Diego. They were married in San Francisco on March 23, 1944.

She worked most of her life. Earlier this year, she wrote the story of her working life for an issue of the Turpin Family Journal, which she and Paul published.

When she found her first job, it was 1937, one of the toughest years of the Great Depression. The small cafe she worked in was next to the train tracks and mainly fed the men who worked for the railroad.

Determined to get out of Nebraska and move to the West Coast, she managed to graduate a year early, in 1940.

Times were still tough and she sold cosmetics door-to-door and was then hired as an usherette by a movie theatre in 1941. She wore the usherette's uniform proudly and learned to use her flashlight with skill.

When men began to go to war, she was hired by an insurance office as a bonded clerk and by the end of the war had become assistant office manager.

During the course of her career and travels, she became specialized in the administrative areas of law enforcement, social and emergency relief work. She worked at the U.S. Probation and Parole Office for the Southern District of California of the U.S. courts from 1974 until her retirement in 1985.

Two years ago, she organized a surprise birthday party for her husband and flew children and grandchildren in from all across the country. She managed the complicated affair with her usual skill and flair, as every hotel room had a bouqet of her signature carnations.

She is survived by her husband, Paul W. Turpin, who just moved to Davis where their daughter, Linda Turpin, lives with her husband, Bob Johnson, and children Alice, Ellen and Cord. She is further survived by her daughter Nancy Turpin and son-in-law Robert Gordon of Chicago; and son Paul Bruce and daughter-in-law Susan Jones of Las Vegas.

Family and friends recently held a memorial service for her in San Diego. A second remembrance will take place in Davis.

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

Paul W. Turpin

Paul W. Turpin was interred in the Davis Cemetery on Sept.16, 2002, with his wife, Laura Mitchell Turpin. He died in Davis on Aug. 26, 2002, at the age of 82.

Born on July 11, 1920, in Georgia and raised in Sweetwater, Tenn., he moved to Davis this summer to be near his daughter Linda.

Turpin retired from the U.S. Navy after a 30-year career that included action in two wars. He was an athlete from his high school years on and excelled in a broad range of sports, including football and basketball. He was a Golden Glove boxing champion and crewed on Navy yachts off the East Coast for a time.

Throughout his naval career, he was a champion doubles and singles tennis player in military championships. In the late 1940s, he collapsed after winning a grueling championship singles match in full equ