Richard John Hoier
Richard John Hoier, 64, of Moorpark, passed away Saturday, April 7, 2001, in Thousand Oaks. Mr. Hoier was born May 21, 1936, in Sioux Falls, S.D., and had been a Ventura County resident for 24 years, coming from Sioux Falls, S.D., and Culver City. He was a plumbing contractor and consultant in west Los Angeles for 20 years. He put his whole life into his family and will be missed very much. He is survived by his wife, Alice; daughter and son-in-law, Lori and Jim Vigil; son, Rick Hoier; grandchildren, Jimmy Vigil Jr., Jennifer and Aram Khatchaturian; brothers, Roger Hoier of Florida, Bob Hoier of Paso Robles, Bill Hoier of Sioux Falls, Lonnie Hoefert of Sioux Falls, Ken Hoefert of Sioux Falls; and sisters, Donna Hoefert of Sioux Falls, S.D., Sharon Hicks of Westlake Village and Debbie Hoefert of Sioux Falls. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, April 10, at Pierce Bros. Valley Oaks Chapel, Westlake Village. A service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 11, at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Moorpark. Burial will be at Pierce Bros. Valley Oaks Memorial Park, Westlake Village. Arrangements are under the direction of Pierce Bros. Valley Oaks Mortuary, Westlake Village.

Felix Jerome Viosca
Felix Jerome Viosca died of renal cell carcinoma on April 7, 2001, at his home in Simi Valley. He was 71. Mr. Viosca was a design engineer, retired from Hughes Aircraft Co. in California. He served his country in the U.S. Navy on the aircraft carrier USS Boxer (CV21) in the Korean War. Mr. Viosca was a native of New Orleans, having graduated from Warren Easton High School and Tulane University with a degree in mechanical engineering. Survivors include his wife, Sharon Holliday Viosca; son, Justin Viosca; stepdaughter, Tara Mead; daughters from a previous marriage, Tammie Neudecker, Bonnie Buchanan and Kimberly Bridges. All were at his side. He is survived by seven grandchildren and is brother of Fay Viosca Martin and Raymond Viosca. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 12, at Reardon Simi Valley Mortuary, 2636 Sycamore Drive, Simi Valley. Donations to the UCLA Kidney Cancer Program, Box 951738, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1739, (310) 206-5930; or VITAS Innovative Hospice Care, 16030 Ventura Blvd., Suite 600, Encino, CA 91436, are appreciated.

John Ross Robertson III
John Robertson, 50, of Simi Valley passed away peacefully in his sleep on Oct. 18, 2001. John was born May 15, 1951. He resided in the San Fernando Valley his entire life prior to moving to Simi Valley 10 years ago. The place John loved to be the most was out on the ocean in his boat. He went out as often as he was able to find the time. Due to his illness the past few months, he had not been able to take his boat out and he missed it greatly. John was also an expert marksman. He loved to collect all types of firearms. John was involved in law enforcement in many areas. He graduated from the Pasadena Police Academy and owned and ran a private security business; he had been on the San Fernando Police Department and Campus Police for the community college district. He was also able to embrace another area he loved and that was teaching. He taught criminology courses at Los Angeles Valley College for 16 years. He was also a CPR/first aid trainer for the American Red Cross. John was preceded in death by his parents, John and Louise Robertson. John is survived by his son, James Stuart Robertson of Northridge; stepchildren, Eric Knudsen of San Francisco, Brittney Knudsen of Kansas; sister and brother-in-law, Jenine and Bob Snoddy; nieces, Kristy, Kathryn, Sarah and Linda, all of Bakersfield; great-nephew, Brandon Brown, also of Bakersfield; and his favorite aunt and uncle, James and Beverly Waite of Sylmar. John will be greatly missed by his family and many friends who were dear to him. Since John loved the ocean so, his earthly remains will return to the sea to be forever there in peace. A memorial service will be at 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, at Captain Hooks Sport Fishing, Channel Islands Harbor. Call (805) 382-6233 for directions.

Boyd E. McKnight
Boyd E. McKnight passed away Oct. 24, 2001, in Thousand Oaks. Mr. McKnight was born March 1, 1913, in Grand Rapids, Mich. He was graduated from the University of Wisconsin with a bachelor of science in electrical engineering. He had served as western vice-president of the Audio Engineering Society in its early days and had worked in audio sales and marketing prior to retirement. Mr. McKnight's main interests were music and art. He is survived by his wife, Lottie; children, Brooke, Gordon, Ian, Maura and Millicent; 12 grandchildren; and one great-grandson. He will be dearly missed by family and friends.

Juli A. (Beneke) Ball
Juli A. (Beneke) Ball, 30, was born March 17, 1971, at Los Robles Hospital in Thousand Oaks, and went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2001, at Hanford Community Hospital. She was a county resident for 22 years, graduated from Newbury Park High School in 1989, was a homemaker and a self-employed professional hairdresser with Fashion Statement Salon. She resided with her husband, Allan Ball, and her 3-year old son, Nolan, at the Naval Air Station in Lemoore, Calif. Juli is survived by her husband, Allan Ball; son, Nolan; brother, Tom and wife Gloria; and parents, Annette and Bill Beneke. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, at the Evangelical Free Church, 999 Rancho Conejo Blvd., Newbury Park, CA, (805) 498-6613, with Pastor Steve Larson officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Susan G. Komer Breast Cancer Foundation, P.O. Box 605309, Dallas, TX 75265-0309; or the Navy and Marine Corps Relief Society, 930 Franklin Ave., Room 212, Naval Air Station Lemoore, CA 93246-5012.

The Hernandez Family
The Hernandez Family of Tempe, Ariz., Efrain, age 32; Teri, age 37; and Maya, age 23 months, died tragically in an automobile crash on Jan. 20, 2002. Efrain was born near Oaxaca, Mexico, on Feb. 7, 1969. Teri was born in Los Angeles, Calif., on Feb. 9, 1964. Maya was born in Tempe, Ariz., on Jan. 31, 2000. They were a loving family who devoted their time and energy to humanitarian and environmental causes. They worked constantly for the betterment of mankind. Efrain is survived by grandmothers, Maria Flores and Francisca Colmenares; father, Victor Hernandez Flores; sisters, Estella Hernandez, Irma Hernandez, Araceli Hernandez and Yolanda Hernandez; and brother, Oscar Hernandez. Teri is survived by her grandmother, Paula Salomon; parents, Charles and Marilyn Salomon; sister, Alicia Williams; and brother, Cliff Salomon. Burial services will be held on Sunday, Jan. 27, at Shalom Mortuary in Sylmar, Calif. Donations may be made to: The Hernandez Memorial Fund, Bank of America, Phoenix, Ariz.

William Lakner
Mr. William Lakner was born Aug. 8, 1918, in Delhi, Colo., and died peacefully Jan. 22, 2002, after a courageous battle with cancer. Mr. Lakner was a 27-year resident of Simi Valley. He was retired from Continental Airlines with 27 years of service. After 16 years of retirement, he joined his son, Steve, in the telecommunications industry. Bill loved his garden, John Wayne movies, cowboy books and was at church every Sunday morning. To all those who came in contact with him, Bill was always willing to lend a helping hand. His friends and family all enjoyed the many stories he had to tell and his keen sense of humor. Children were a joy to him and he loved to entertain them. There was no one who could do a dove call quite as good as Bill! He will be missed by all. There will be a deep void in the heart of his loving wife of 53 years, Emma; and children, Deborah and Steve. Bill was one of 12 children born to Mary and Louis Lakner, and he leaves his sister, Dorothy; and numerous nephews and nieces. He will join in heaven his parents, Louis and Mary; brothers, Louis, Frank, John, Tony and Joe; and sisters, Mary, Ann, Rose, Helen and Sophie. Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 28, at Reardon Simi Valley Mortuary. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, 1305 Royal Ave., Simi Valley. Inurnment will follow at Assumption Catholic Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Reardon Simi Valley Mortuary, 2636 Sycamore Drive, Simi Valley; (805) 526-6677.

Peter C. Lauer
Peter C. Lauer, 87, passed away peacefully Monday, Jan. 21, 2002. Peter was born March 22, 1914, in New Brunswick, N.J., moving from there to Thousand Oaks in 1978. He was a graduate of Northwestern University, where he was a member of Delta Upsilon fraternity. He attended on a baseball scholarship and his love of baseball lasted throughout his life. While at Northwestern, Peter also played football and played the French horn in the band. Shortly after graduation, he started his career with Prudential Insurance Co., his only employer until retirement in 1977. Peter's greatest joy was his family. He was always there for them. Nothing made him happier than a family gathering, especially if everyone gathered around the piano to sing. He loved to sing! He was a kind and gentle man who really liked people and they liked him. Peter is survived by his wife of 65 years, Pauline; son, Peter; daughter-in-law, Barbara; daughter, Susan; son-in-law, Ed Holt, all of Thousand Oaks; son, David of Piedmont, Calif.; and grandchildren, Peter and Michael Lauer, Ed Holt and Kari Holt Endries. Memorial contributions may be made to Community Conscience, Thousand Oaks, or to the charity of your choice. A private family service will be held. Arrangements are under the direction of Pierce Bros. Griffin Mortuary, Thousand Oaks.

Joan B. Gilmore
Joan B. Gilmore, 83, of Ventura passed away quietly on Jan. 20, 2002, after a short illness. Mrs. Gilmore was born Oct. 28, 1918, in Spokane, Wash. Joan and her family settled in Altadena, Calif., in her early teens. Following graduation from high school, she entered Los Angeles Junior College, where she majored in music. She was an accomplished classical pianist who presented a number of recitals. She worked at Douglas Aircraft during World War II in the accounting department. On Oct. 28, 1955, she married Paul Gilmore, who was a longtime Douglas employee. After the end of World War II, she joined the Los Angeles Civic Light Opera, where she was an executive assistant to the managing director, Mr. Edwin Lester. During her more than 30-year tenure with the LACLO, she acquired extensive experience in the staging of original musical productions. Mrs. Gilmore is survived by her cousins, Lowell L. Mayfield of Monrovia, Ann Taradel of Mullan, Idaho, and Nancy McKee of British Columbia, Canada. A remembrance will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24, at the Ventura Marina Mobile Home Park Clubhouse. The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made in her memory to the John Tracy Clinic for Deaf Preschool Children, 806 W. Adams Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90007. Arrangements are under the direction of the Ted Mayr Funeral Home, 3150 Loma Vista Road, Ventura.

Barbara Dee Ingram
Longtime Ventura County resident Barbara Dee Ingram, 77, of Ventura, died Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2002, at her home, after a battle with lung disease. Barbara was born on June 2, 1924, in San Diego, Calif., and moved to Ojai as a small child. She was a homemaker, who devoted her time to the love and care of her family. Barbara belonged to the Modernettes, a group of 12 girls who met in 1940 when they were in school and continued to meet annually for 60 years at the Ventura Mission. They all grew up together and now that Barbara is gone, there are nine surviving members. Barbara is survived by her husband, Glen Duane Ingram; daughter, Pamela Johns; son, Jeff Ingram and wife Susie and their daughters, Sara and Alicia; daughter-in-law, Marty Ingram, her daughter, Candice and sons, Cory and Mark; granddaughter, Amy Stanford Corbett and husband Steve and their children, Michael and Courtney; grandson, Jaime Stanford, his wife Michele and their son, Tyler, and daughter, Briana; grandson, Jason Stanford and wife Tymesha; brother and sister-in-law, Joe and Millie Ingram; sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. B.D. Langtry and their sons, David Langtry and Michael Mart and his wife Judy; sisters-in-law, Betty Ingram and Ruth Dee; nieces, Joyce Vogrig and Deby Dee; nephews, John Ingram and wife Andrea, Tony Ingram and wife Kathy, and Thomas Dee Jr.; and cousins, Norma Lagomarsino and husband Bob, Lavon Roberts and husband Robbie, Lynn Baker, and Loraine Eskew and husband Ormond. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, at the Ted Mayr Funeral Home, 3150 Loma Vista Road, Ventura, with the Rev. John Cherrie of the Ventura Missionary Church officiating. Entombment will follow at Ivy Lawn Memorial Park in Ventura. The family would like to extend an invitation to attend a reception at their home after the entombment. As an expression of love, memorial contributions may be made in Barbara's memory to Tender Loving Care Home Hospice, 5400 Atlantis Court, Moorpark, CA 93021. Arrangements are under the direction of the Ted Mayr Funeral Home in Ventura.

Monika Melissa Hall
Monika Melissa Hall, 40, of Palm Desert went to be with the good Lord Friday, Jan. 18, 2002, after a brief and courageous battle with cancer. She died at home, surrounded by the people who loved her most. Born June 11, 1961, in Philadelphia, Pa., Monika entered a career with Barnes & Noble Books in Washington, D.C., as a book manager. She leaves behind her ever-loving mother, Renate Ahrens; loving partner in life, Dan Healy; brothers, Clifford Ahrens Hall and Richard Carrington Hall; and several relatives in Germany. Monika was preceded in death by her father, Howard C. Hall; baby daughter, Sonja; and grandmother, Trude Ahrens. Monika was proud to be a member of the Hope Lutheran Church of Palm Desert, where she was also baptized. Her kind and loving spirit will be missed by many.
Manja, I love you!
Your Mom
Donations may be made to Pete Lapiccola Cancer Research Foundation, P.O. Box 722545, San Diego, CA 92172, (619) 560-4727; or Vitas Hospice Care, (800) 394-6774. Please donate!

Mildred Bruce Rinaman
Mildred Bruce Rinaman passed away peacefully at her home in Thousand Oaks on Jan. 19, 2002. Mildred was born April 9, 1920, in Peru, Ind. She became a registered nurse in 1942 at Michael Reese Hospital in Chicago, Ill. She entered the Army Air Corps in 1945, working as a surgical nurse. She attained the rank of captain before resigning her commission when she married. Mildred and Stan were married in 1954 and they just celebrated 47 years together. Mildred enjoyed the opportunity to travel and live in different countries as the wife of an Air Force officer. Mildred was always involved in leadership roles in the officers' wives clubs where they lived. Mildred and Stan moved to Thousand Oaks in 1971. Mildred became involved with the Thousand Oaks High School Band Booster Club, serving in various positions from 1972 to 1978. It was during this time that Mildred began an association with the Conejo Valley Symphony Orchestra. She was an active member of the Symphony Guild, serving many years on the executive board and as president from 1981 to 1982. Mildred was also an avid supporter of the Conejo Valley Youth Orchestra. In 1987 the City of Thousand Oaks named her as a Gold Circle honoree for her many years of service in this area. In 1995, Mildred became a charter member of the City Hall volunteers serving at the reception desk, allowing her to keep her finger on the pulse of the city. Since 1972, Mildred was an active member of the Christian Church of Thousand Oaks. She was involved in many aspects of the church, including serving several years as a deaconess. Mildred was preceded in death by three brothers. She is survived by her husband, Stan; sons, Bruce and Arthur; daughters-in-law, Cindy and Deanna; and grandchildren, Garret, Trevor and Johanna. A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25, at Christian Church of Thousand Oaks, 301 W. Avenida de Las Flores, Thousand Oaks. This will be followed by a graveside ceremony at 3 p.m. at Valley Oaks Memorial Park, 5600 Lindero Canyon Road, Westlake Village. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Conejo Valley Youth Orchestra, c/o Bill Benson (805) 523-3007.
Mildred is loved and will be missed by many.

Marlena Ann Beck
Marlena Ann Beck, 49, passed away in the loving embrace of her children, family and friends on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2002, after a long and valiant fight with cancer. Marlena was born Aug. 14, 1952, in Buffalo, N.Y. She graduated from St. Bernard's High School, Playa del Rey, in 1970 and continued her education at Bryman School and UCLA, finishing as a licensed vocational nurse. She grew up in West Los Angeles, then married and later moved to Thousand Oaks. She was an officer in the Navy Sea Cadets, active in Conejo Cowboys Athletic Association and was formerly the cheerleader advisor at Thousand Oaks High School. She worked as the office manager for Dr. Alan Rosenthal in Calabasas. Marlena's biggest passion and most treasured accomplishment was her own children and the many "extras" that she helped raise. She is still known as "Mama Beck" to scores of young people. Marlena is survived by her son and his fiancee, Dean Beck and Kelly Rossborough; daughter and her fiance, Gina Beck and Ryan Gradie; parents, Frank and Mary Grea; sister and brother-in-law, Julie and John Weick; brother and sister-in-law, Richard and Yvonne Grea; grandson, Logan Beck; nieces, Julianne Weick, Francesca Grea; and many other relatives and friends. Rosary will be recited at 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 18, at Holy Cross Mortuary Chapel in Culver City. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, at St. Paul the Apostle Church, Westwood. A reception and entombment will follow at 1 p.m. at Holy Cross. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Holy Cross Mortuary, Culver City, (310) 670-7697.

Susanne M. Miller
Susanne M. Miller died Jan. 14, 2002, at her home in Chico. Susanne was born to Durward and Marie Koontz on Nov. 26, 1923, in Alliance, Ohio. She grew up in Alliance and attended elementary school there. She graduated from Manual Arts High School in Louisiana. Later she moved to Santa Barbara and was a pink lady at Cottage Hospital and volunteered at Hillside House, a home for children with cerebral palsy. She helped the children write stories. She assisted her husband at the Oxnard Rescue Mission, providing spiritual and physical need for the homeless. She and her husband won the 1979 Distinguished Citizen of the Year, receiving commendations from the City of Oxnard, City of Port Hueneme and the Board of Supervisors of Ventura County. In 1991, she received the Certificate of Appreciate from the Willows Senior Nutrition Program. She had a passion for gospel music, crafts, painting and helping people. She was a former member of Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer in Oxnard. She is survived by her husband John Miller; daughters, Pamela Caves and Deborah Eckelhoff, both of southern California; brother, Judge Robert E. Moore of Evansville, Ind.; stepdaughter, Marsha Cicel of Chico; stepson, Christopher Miller of Glenn, Calif.; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. Friday, Jan. 18, at Glen Oaks Memorial Park, Chico. Donations are preferred to Enloe Hospice in care of Sorensen's Affordable Mortuary, 587 Country Drive, Chico, (530) 893-4292.

Bernard Firestone
Bernard Firestone passed away Jan. 12, 2002, in Santa Barbara. Mr. Firestone was born Aug. 21, 1916, in Montreal, Canada. He had been a resident of Leisure Village for 20 years. He is survived by his wife, Ruth W. Firestone of Leisure Village, two sons, one brother and a grandson. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, at the residence of Elizabeth Wright Johnson in Santa Barbara. For more information, please call McDermott-Crockett Mortuary, 1 (800) 842-5241.

Gerald Spykerman
Gerald Spykerman, 87, former resident of Port Hueneme and Oxnard, was born June 28, 1914, in Martin, Mich., and passed away Jan. 3, 2002, in Roseville, Calif., as a result of an age-related illness. Gerald was a veteran, having served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and the Seabees during the Korean War. After his discharge from the service in 1952, he moved his family from Michigan to Port Hueneme. He worked as a welder at the Navy base and later was self employed as a welder and owned two gas stations in the Malibu area. He later worked in Nevada at the Nuclear Test Site as a welder and with the International Union of Operating Engineers in Ventura and Santa Barbara counties, until injury forced his retirement. The family then moved to Northern California, where he enjoyed prospecting for gold and worked for a time at the last operating hydraulic gold mine. He was a longtime member of the Anacapa Lodge of Free Masons and was a prior member of the Lions Club and Veterans of Foreign Wars in Port Hueneme. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Wava; daughters, Nola Van Bruggen of Wayland, Mich., Lois Hernandez of Hacienda Heights, Calif., Patti Jackson of Lincoln, Calif., Betty Chancellor of Roseville, Calif., and Nancy Bassett of Auburn, Calif.; sons, James of Wayland, Mich., and Danny of Moorpark, Calif.; 25 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. Military and Masonic graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, at Conejo Mountain Memorial Park in Camarillo.

Jim Sears
Jim Sears, 70, 1952 USC football All-American, died Jan. 4, 2002, after a cerebral hemorrhage. He is survived by his sons, Rick and Gifford; five grandchildren; and his ex-wife, Diane. Mr. Sears will be cremated and a memorial service is scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, at United Methodist Church, 1049 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village, (805) 497-7884.

Maria Cruz Ramos De La Rosa
Maria Cruz Ramos De La Rosa, 64, of Fillmore passed away Friday, Jan. 11, 2002, at her home in Fillmore. Maria was born on May 3, 1937, in Jamay, Jalisco, Mexico, to Pedro De La Rosa and Margarita Gonzalez. Mrs. Ramos was a physical therapy aide for 35 years, having had worked most recently with the Burnwall Clinic. Maria is survived by her loving husband, Antonio Ramos of Fillmore; sons, Tony and Jaime Ramos; sisters, Elisa Magallon and Rosario De La Rosa; and brothers, Martin, Juan, Agustin and Gamaliel De La Rosa. A rosary service will be recited at 7:45 p.m. Monday, Jan. 14, at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Fillmore. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15, also at St. Francis of Assisi Church. passed away Jan. 4, 2002, at San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital, Banning, Calif., of heart failure. She was born on July 15, 1929, and was a 30-year Riverside County resident. Graduated 1948 from Oxnard High School. She was the daughter-in-law of Ronald Wayne "Doc" Sexty, former publisher of the Camarillo News during the 1950s. She was former co-owner of Las Posas Press in Camarillo during the early 1960s, former co-owner of Stagecoach Press Printing in Banning for 20 years, and former executive director of Banning and Beaumont Chamber of Commerce. Member of Precious Blood Catholic Church in Banning, past president of the Precious Blood Ladies Guild, past president of Banning Soroptimist Club, former Playhouse Bowl Committee and Rotary International Paul Harris Fellow. She was awarded the Soroptimist Woman of the Year in 1987-1988. She loved serving her Lord and loved spending time with her family and friends. She also loved to travel and loved helping people, especially children. She is survived by her husband, Robert L. McCluskey of Cherry Valley, Calif.; sons, Eric E. Sexty of Crescent City, Calif., Stephen Sexty of Crescent City, Calif., Millard W. Sexty of Agua Dulce, Calif., and Charles E. Sexty of Bermuda Dunes, Calif.; daughters, Lydia J. Lee of Washoe Valley, Nev., Cynthia A Madden of Somis, Calif., Loretta M. Myers of Banning, Calif., and Alana E. Connelly of Ventura; sons-in-law, Jim Lee, Marty Madden, Richard Myers and Jeff Connelly; daughters-in-law, Alma Sexty and Diane Sexty; brothers, Samuel Trujillo of Carmichael, Calif., and Abel Trujillo of Santa Ana, Calif.; sisters, Annie Little of Camarillo, Julia Valdez of San Luis, Colo., Ruth Graham of Oxnard, Elda Daily of Camarillo, Andrea Cleveland of Orange, Calif., Millie Hersch of Walnut Creek, Calif., and Cathi Duncan of Camarillo; 13 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Abel Trujillo and Eloise DeHerrera Trujillo; sister, Columbia Valdez; husband, H.E. Sexty; and great-grandson, Marcus Conger. Vigil and rosary services were held Monday, Jan. 7, at Precious Blood Catholic Church in Banning. Mass of Christian Burial was officiated on Tuesday, Jan. 8, also at Precious Blood Catholic Church in Banning. The family has asked that memorial donations be made to the Ladies Guild at Precious Blood Catholic Church in Banning, Calif.

Betty Lou Menees
Betty Lou Menees, 77, passed away Jan. 10, 2002, in Thousand Oaks. Mrs. Menees was born May 19, 1924, in Missouri and had been a Ventura County resident for 27 years. Formerly of Sherman Oaks, she was a retired school librarian for the Los Angeles Unified School District. A graduate of Washington University, she was involved in the Los Angeles Teachers Association, president of the State School Librarian Association and member of the Valley University Women. She is survived by her husband, Ralph Menees of Westlake Village; son, Richard Menees of Santa Ana; daughters, Kathryn Jane Menees of Albany, Calif.; and sister, Jane Eble of Indianapolis, Ind. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17, at Westminster presbyterian Church in Westlake Village with the Rev. Richard Thompson officiating. Private died Jan. 6, 2002, in Cottage Hospital, Santa Barbara, after a short but courageous battle with cancer. David was born Jan. 2, 1941, in Hitchin, England. He immigrated to California in 1962. After a short stay in San Francisco, Calif., he decided to try his luck in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Soon after arriving in Canada, he met Elizabeth. They married in December 1963. In October 1972, Elizabeth gave birth to Lisa, their only child. While living in Canada, David attended York University and received his B.A. in marketing. In 1978, after one winter too many, he decided to move his family back to sunny California. The family moved to Thousand Oaks and remained there for 16 years. During this time, David enjoyed a successful career as director of marketing with 20th Century Insurance. David had a true passion for marketing and spent most of his free time gaining further knowledge. He was a true master on the subject. He also enjoyed teaching his skills to others. In 1995, the family moved to Carpinteria, a place where he had always hoped to spend his retirement. Unfortunately, in October 2001, David was diagnosed with cancer. He will be most remembered for his quick wit and keen sense of humor, which remained with him to the end. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Gregory; daughter, Lisa Staal; son-in-law, Anthony Staal, all of Carpinteria; and brother, Derek Gregory of Lake San Marcos, Calif. It was his final wish to be buried in Carpinteria, a place that he had always considered "paradise."
He will be missed by all.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 18, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, both at Welch-Ryce-Haider, 15 E. Sola St., Santa Barbara; (805) 965-5145. Funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. Saturday, in the chapel of Welch-Ryce-Haider in Santa Barbara. Memorial donations may be made to the Cancer Foundation of Santa Barbara, 300 W. Pueblo St., Santa Barbara, CA 93105.

David T. Elis
David T. Elis, 48, of Oxnard passed away Jan. 11, 2002, from a sudden illness. Mr. Elis was born Nov. 4, 1953, in Oceanside, N.Y., and had been a Ventura County resident for more than 10 years, coming from San Fernando Valley. He was a wholesale account executive for North American Mortgage. Mr. Elis was a member of Havurah Beth Torah and Temple Beth Torah. He loved teaching, enjoyed magic, playing the guitar and Celtic music. He is survived by his beloved wife, Marlayne Bellenson; the apple of his eye, son Skylar; and a host of family and friends. A memorial service will be at 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 13, at Temple Beth Torah with Rabbi Lisa Hochberg-Miller officiating.

Ann Lucille Mitchell
Ann Lucille Mitchell, 49, of Alamo, Calif., died Jan. 6, 2002, from heart failure. Ann was born July 5, 1952, in Torrance, Calif., to William B. and Lucille A. Mitchell. She was a former resident of Oxnard. Ann graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in 1978 with a degree in biochemistry. She was a member of Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society. She is survived by her fiance, Bill Mathern of Alamo, Calif.; father, William B. Mitchell of Cottage Grove., Ore.; brother, the Rev. Jim Mitchell of Pullman, Wash.; sister, Mary Gilroy of Cottage Grove, Ore.; brothers, Bill Mitchell of Bellevue, Neb., Dan Mitchell of Chula Vista and David Mitchell of Camarillo; sisters, Jane Norland of Dunn, N.C., and Karen Piper of Eugene, Ore.; and 14 nieces and nephews. A service will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 17, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Cottage Grove, Ore. Inurnment will be at Fir Grove Cemetery, Cottage Grove, Ore.

Patty Saito Alvarez
Patty Saito Alvarez of Moorpark was called home on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2002, after a long illness. Patty was born in Tokyo, Japan, on Sept. 20, 1927. Patty was a resident of Ventura County for 47 years and was preceded in death by her husband, Ysmael R. Alvarez. She left behind a son, Smile Alvarez of Houston, Texas; four daughters, Emoly Balades of Newark, N.J., Jae (Janie) Jennings of Honolulu, Hawaii, Patty Davis of Willis, Texas, and Lila Alvarez of Paso Robles, Calif.; 10 grandchildren, Anjenette, Jason, Thomas, Jennie, Ryan, Taylor, Desiree, Paul, Matthew and Lauren; and five great-grandchildren, Jayson, Joel, Roberto, Jaide and Jashua. A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, 2002, at Conrad-Carroll Mortuary Chapel, 401 W. Channel Islands Blvd., Oxnard.

Lloyd 'Buck' Jackson Childers
Lloyd "Buck" Jackson Childers, 62, lost his battle with cancer Dec. 27, 2001. Buck died peacefully at his home with his loving partner in life, Alice Hamilton, by his side. Buck was a loving son, brother, father and grandfather with a large heart and wonderful sense of humor. He was a mason and carpenter who worked for John Gerber Construction. Buck lived in Thousand Oaks since 1958. Buck was preceded in death by his father, Lloyd Childers Sr., and a son, Lloyd Childers. Buck is survived by his mother, Allie Marie Childers of Newbury Park; sisters, Norma Phillips of Utah, Shirley Yanakeff of Michigan, Joanne Gabbert of Arizona and Kathy Bell of Thousand Oaks; children, Helen Childers of Hawaii, Kevin Childers of Michigan, Phillis Ann Barrett of Michigan, Jason Childers of Thousand Oaks, Michael Childers of Thousand Oaks and Chad Childers of Thousand Oaks; stepchildren, Linda Fields of Orofino, Idaho, and Rick Ayala of Simi Valley; and grandchildren, Billy Ann, Kyle and Travis Barrett, of Michigan. Buck will be deeply missed by all who loved him. Alice would like to thank all of Buck's doctors, nurses and all of the hospice caretakers who did their best to make his last days as comfortable as possible. Alice would also like to thank all of her employers and co-workers at CMP Display for their generosity and support in the family's time of need.

Edwin R. Withers
Edwin R. Withers passed away Jan. 8, 2002, at Eisenhower Memorial Hospital in Rancho Mirage. Mr. Withers was born in Los Angeles on Nov. 28, 1941. He was retired as an officer with the Los Angeles Police Department. He is survived by his beloved wife, Charlene of Palm Springs; loving children, Michael Withers of Calabasas and Terri Withers Schroeder of Camarillo; father, Vernon E. Withers of Folsom; and brother, Jerry Withers (wife Marty) Withers of Elk Grove. A funeral service will be at noon Saturday, Jan. 12, at Wiefels and Son Mortuary Chapel, 690 Vella Road, Palm Springs. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations in honor of Edwin be made to the American Cancer Society, 74140 El Paseo, Suite 1, Palm Desert, CA 92260. Arrangements are under the direction of Wiefels and Son Funeral Directors, Palm Springs, (760) 327-1257.

W. Chase Craig
W. Chase Craig, 91, animator, comic book creator and editor, died Dec. 2, 2001, at Los Robles Regional Medical Center of complications after surgery. He was a long-term resident of Westlake Village. Craig was born Aug. 28, 1910, in Ennis, Texas. After studying at the Chicago Academy of Fine Art in 1933-34, he accepted a position with the Christian Science Monitor in Boston, where he drew the newspaper's popular cartoon, "Little Chauncey." In 1935, Craig moved to Hollywood, where he worked as an animator for Walter Lantz's Animation Studio. The next year, he went to work at Warner Bros. as an animator and story man in Fred "Tex" Avery's famed unit, where he worked on dozens of Looney Tunes and other still-popular Warner Bros. cartoons. Craig drew a short-lived comic strip, "Hollywood Hams," for the Los Angeles Daily News. His talent was quickly recognized and he was hired to take over the Charlie McCarthy newspaper strip, based on Edgar Bergen's popular character. He also began doing free-lance work for Western Publishing Co., where he worked on various comic books in addition to supervising, writing and illustrating many Little Golden Books. After Charlie McCarthy folded in 1940, Craig worked on another daily strip, "Odd Bodkins," which was probably the first parody of Superman. He also continued free-lancing for Western, writing and drawing the first Porky Pig stories for the Looney Tunes comic book and many of the early Bugs Bunny one-shots. Also for Looney Tunes, Craig took a cartoon mouse (Sniffles) from the Warner Bros. films, added a heroine named after his wife, Mary Jane Green and thus launched the very popular Mary Jane and Snilffles. Craig also wrote and drew the first few "Bugs Bunny" Sunday pages. The strip was sold to a syndicate in 1942, about the time "Odd Bodkins" ended and Craig went to the Navy. Throughout World War II, Craig worked as a training manual illustrator at the Vine Street Pier in Hollywood. Craig married Mary Jane Green in 1943. In 1945, after being honorably discharged from the Navy, Craig returned to free-lance writing for Western. He also wrote thousands of scripts for various Western comics, including Looney Tunes, "Bugs Bunny," "Porky Pig" and the various Walt Disney comics. In 1950, he joined the firm as an editor, subsequently becoming managing editor and then executive editor. He supervised stories and artwork of many different comics, ranging from Tarzan to various television-based titles to the Disney books, such as "Mickey Mouse" and "Donald Duck." He also created many originals for the line such as "The Little Monsters," "Baby Snoots," "The Jungle Twins" and "Magnus and Robot Fighter." In each of these comics, he worked closely with his staff of writers and artists to maintain the highest possible standards of quality. In 1982, Craig received the Inkpot Award for outstanding achievements in comic art from the San Diego Comics Convention. Craig was also actively involved in local public service. For a number of years he served as president of the Northshore Property Owners Association in Westlake Village. Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Mary Jane Green Craig of Westlake Village; sons, Chase Craig Jr. of Woodland Hills, Steve Craig of Santa Barbara and Bruce Craig of Washington, D.C.; and three grandchildren. A private memorial service was held by his family in December 2001. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. Arrangements were under the direction of Pierce Bros. Valley Oaks Mortuary, Westlake Village.

Carmen Garibay Sanchez
Carmen Garibay Sanchez, 94, lived from April 23, 1907, until Jan. 6, 2002. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carlos Sanchez. Carmen is survived by her daughters, Margaret Burkey (husband Bob), Christina Rivera; and grandchildren, Mike Rivera Jr. (wife Rita), Joseph Rivera Sr., (wife Laurie) and Julie Quevedo (husband Alex Sr.). She was also blessed with nine great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Viewing will be from noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 9, at Welch-Ryce-Haider Funeral Chapel, 15 E. Sola St. A vigil service will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 9, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Carpinteria. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 10, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Carpinteria. passed away Friday, Jan. 4, 2002, at his resident after a brief illness. Mr. Berman was born Nov. 29, 1930, in Chicago, Ill., and had been a Ventura County resident for four years coming from Orange County. He worked in computer data entry for the City of Los Angeles for 10 years. Arrangements are in the care of Aabbey Memorial Services of Ventura County, Thousand Oaks, (805) 487-4200.

Beulah Emma Hume Brock
Beulah Emma Hume Brock, 94, died Dec. 22, 2001, in Denver, Colo. Mrs. Brock was born April 6, 1907, in Santa Paula. She grew up in Santa Paula, attended the one-room elementary Briggs School and then graduated from Santa Paula High School in 1925. After high school she entered nursing training, but the schooling ended when she contracted tuberculosis. After surviving tuberculosis, she worked as the society editor for the Santa Paula Chronicle. Mrs. Brock married the late Rev. Floyd J. Brock of Santa Paula on April 7, 1929. She helped her husband start and pastor many Foursquare churches in California and Ohio. They retired from the ministry in 1977. After retiring, they supervised the Women's Division of the Dayton, Ohio, City Mission for three and one-half years. Mrs. Brock also retired in 1977 from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio, where she worked 15 years for the Avionics Squadron. She and Rev. Brock returned to Santa Paula in 1984 after a 50-year absence. Mrs. Brock was mother of six children, Dr. Floyd J. Brock Jr. of Monterey, Calif., Mr. John Hume Brock of Creston, Ohio, the late David Joseph Brock, Mrs. Diane Brock Lewis of Denver, Colo., Mr. Charles Daniel Brock of Barrington, Ill. and Mr. Paul Nathan Brock of Elida, Ohio. At the time of her death, she had 15 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Friends may pay their respects from 2 to 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 11, at Skillin-Carroll Chapel in Santa Paula. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, at Santa Paula Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to KIDS (Kids in Distressed Situations, Inc), c/o Emma Brock, 475 Riverside Drive, Suite 729, New York, NY 10115; (800) 266-3314; fax, (212) 870-2657; web site, www.kidsdonations.org; e-mail, mgelber@kidsdonations.org.

Kathleen Jones
A long and full life came to a peaceful end Jan. 6, 2002, when Kathleen Jones passed away at the age of 95. She was born Kathleen McLaughlin on Dec. 28, 1906, in "Dickens Country," County Kent, England. At 13, she sailed to America with her grandmother to join her mother, who had married an American. Owing to a mix-up by immigration authorities, they were detained for two weeks at Ellis Island, N.Y., an experience that led to her lifelong skepticism about American bureaucratic efficiency. The family settled in Chicago, where in 1926, Kathleen married James Kozel, only to be widowed three years later when he died of a sudden illness. At age 22, with two small children, she went to work, holding several jobs in Chicago, including those of personal assistant to radio personality Tony Wons and dancer Irene Castle. Kathleen was very musical, performing semiprofessionally as a singer, pianist and accordionist. Kathleen moved to California in 1945 and, four years later, married Clyde Jones of Morro Bay, where the couple resided until Clyde's death in 1981. Kathleen worked for many years at the General Fireproofing Co. in San Luis Obispo and was organist and soloist at St. Peter's-By-the-Sea Episcopal Church in Morro Bay. In 1982, Kathleen moved to Ventura. In retirement she enjoyed travel, returning twice to the United Kingdom to visit family she had left behind so long ago. Despite failing eyesight, she was a voracious reader who followed current events more closely than people half her age. She spent the holidays and her 95th birthday surrounded by four generations of the family she founded. On New Year's Eve, she played the piano at Heritage House in Camarillo, where she spent her last months, and later that night suffered a stroke from which she did not recover. Kathleen will be remembered as a kind, gentle and caring person, which explains perhaps why, in all those years, she never learned to drive a car. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her, particularly her children, Barbara Linne of Ventura, James Kozel of Carson City, Nev., and Douglas Jones of Ojai; as well as five grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Braille Institute.

Angelina 'Angie' Flores Nilo
On Jan. 3, 2002, Angelina "Angie" Flores Nilo went to be with her parents, Ramona and Ascencion; brothers, Raymond and David; and sister, Sister Mary, after a lengthy illness. She was born on Sept. 8, 1930, in El Rio, Calif., but spent most of her life in Santa Barbara. She was a loving wife, mother, sister and grandmother. She will be missed dearly by all whose lives she touched. She is survived by her husband of 18 years, Dario; her seven children and their spouses, John and Olga Fragosa, Victor and Victoria Becerra, Michael and Jennifer Limon, Victoria "Vicky" Becerra, Lucy and Robert Ruiz-Walker, Rudy Pinedo, and Dennis and Gwen Patterson; 16 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; sisters, Anita and Mercy; brother, Jimmy; and numerous nieces, nephews and their families. A viewing will be from 1 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 9, at Welch-Ryce-Haider, 15 E. Sola St., Santa Barbara. Services will take place at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 10, at St. Raphael Church in Goleta. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery on Hope Avenue. Flowers may be sent to Welch-Ryce-Haider or, in lieu of flowers, a donation in her name may be sent to the American Diabetes Association. Arrangements are under the direction of Welch-Ryce-Haider in Santa Barbara.

Sandra G. Anky
Sandra G. Anky, 48, of Santa Maria passed away Jan. 7, 2002, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. Sandra was born Nov. 1, 1953, in Oxnard to Oscar and Carmen Vasquez. She graduated from Hueneme High School in 1970. She is survived by her husband, Rudy Anky of San Jose; daughters, Rachelle M. Givans and Lorinda D. Anky, both of Santa Maria; parents, Oscar and Carmen Vasquez of Santa Maria; sisters, Barbara Walsh of Moorpark, Christina M. Amaro of Santa Maria; brother, Robert P. Vasquez of Santa Maria; several nieces and nephews; and her extended Vasquez and Herrera families in Oxnard. She was preceded in death by her sister, Terry A. Vasquez, and a brother, David R. Vasquez. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until the time of rosary at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 9, in the chapel of Dudley-Hoffman Mortuary. Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 8, at St. Louis de Montfort Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Santa Maria Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Dudley-Hoffman Mortuary.

John Scott Pritchard
John Scott Pritchard was taken from our lives suddenly on Jan. 4, 2002. John led a very unique life. He worked at Pepsi-Cola for 23 years, while raising four beautiful children, whom he loved more than anything humanly possible. John was the kind of guy who would give the shirt off his back to a complete stranger. If you needed someone to talk to, he'd be the first one to lend a listening ear or a helping hand. John was loved by many and touched the lives of many more. He bragged about his kids to everyone and let them know every day how proud he was of them. He is survived by four very young and outgoing children, Jace "Bud" Pritchard, Jade "Boy" and Joy Pritchard, Tawny "Sweetheart" Pritchard and Nichole "Girl" Pritchard. He is also survived by his brother, Kurt Pritchard; sister, Judy; and his only precious grandchild, Kora Pritchard. He was dearly loved by Julia, Alexis and Natalie Sanchez, whom he accepted as his own. John was preceded in death by his sister, Sherice, and mom and dad, Grace and Carl Pritchard. John will be dearly missed by his family and friends. His laughter and sarcastic humor will never be forgotten. God has taken John for a reason, but he can always be seen in the gleam of his children's eyes.
Daddy
Words cannot express how I feel
You gave us all you had
And only asked for our love.
From diapers and bottles
To dances and car shopping.
You are all I see.
I pray every night
That God will bring you back to me.
Sadly, I know that's not his will
Even though your body
Won't be here
Your spirit will live on,
Through Jace's graduation,
And walking me down the aisle
To give your baby girl away.
I will always feel your familiar touch.
Whenever I need to talk
I can go into my "special place"
And my daddy will be there
Guiding me through the way.
Daddy, Worlds cannot express
How I feel.
You gave us all you had.
I love you daddy!
-- Tawny
Graveside services will be held for John at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 9, at Ivy Lawn Memorial Park in Ventura. John has been entrusted into the care of the family-owned and -operated Charles Carroll Funeral Home, Ventura. 

 Violet Elinor Boise
Violet Elinor Boise, 80, passed away on Dec. 29, 2001, at her home in Ojai, after a lengthy illness. She was surrounded by her loving family. Violet was born icon June 7, 1921, in San Diego, Calif. She was an avid reader her entire life, with a great understanding of world and current events, always eager to discuss them. She had a love of gardening, family and a great sense of humor. She always lived with a strong spiritual belief, as did her family, which is a blessing of peace with her passing. Violet is survived by her devoted husband, George; daughters, Louise and husband, Ron Konstanzer of Ojai, and April Sodeman of Valley Center and husband, Paul Sodeman of Escondido; grandchildren, Jeff Konstanzer, Shelley DeLano of Ojai, Greg, David, Steven and Brian Sodeman of Valley Center; and brother, Fred Young of Altadena. The family wishes to thank the loving and excellent care given Violet by her caregivers. Arrangements are under the direction of the Neptune Society and memorial services are pending. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Lung Association; or your favorite charity.

Ramona Ayala Vargas
Ramona Ayala Vargas, 69 of Ocotlan, Jalisco, Mexico, graciously returned to her Heavenly Father on Thursday, Jan. 3, 2002, after a short and courageous battle with leukemia. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Ramona was born icon Aug. 10, 1932, to Casimiro and Paulina Ayala. She worked at La Chileria for over 41 years. In 1955, she met the love of her life and married him, and started their family in Oxnard. Ramona loved to cook and feed everyone who walked through her door. She loved to travel and did much of it in her retirement, with numerous trips to Laughlin, Las Vegas, Hawaii and Mexico, with Chavito always at her side. She is preceded in death by her parents, Casimiro and Paulina Ayala; brother, Raphael Ayala; and sister, Guadalupe Vasquez. Ramona is survived by her "Honey'' of 45 years, Salvador Vargas; loving daughters and sons-in-law, Jennie and Robert Dolan, Alicia and Peter Zuniga, and Stela and Andy Melendez; six granddaughters that she cherished, Christy and Monique Zuniga, Monica and Laura Dolan, and Marisa and Michelle 'Cachito' Melendez; and sister, Maria Luna. She will always be remembered by her family, friends and neighbors, whom she touched. She will always live in our hearts. A special "thank you'' to the caring staff of UCLA Medical Center at 8 East and 10 East, to all her friends and family for all their support and prayers. May God Bless You All. You all now have one more angel in heaven watching over you. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 7, at Garcia Mortuary Chapel in Oxnard, with a rosary being recited at 7:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Oxnard. The Holy Mass will be celebrated at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 8, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Oxnard. died Dec. 13, 2001, at Community Memorial Hospital, after a short illness. "Bill" Bisbee was born icon Jan. 14, 1922, in Saint Louis, Mo. He lived in Saint Louis, Ventura and the Bay area. He had been a Ventura resident since 1969. During World War II, the Korean War and Vietnam, he served in the Merchant Marines. During World War II, he survived the sinking of a merchant ship by a U-Boat in the North Atlantic. He retired from Keystone Tankship Corp. as a chief engineer in 1984. He enjoyed cars, reading and his grandson, Clint. He is survived by his wife, Nancy of Ventura; son, Matthew of Clearfield, Utah; sisters, Patsy Robinson of Dallas, Texas, Mary Katherine Grant of Tuolumne, Calif., and Suzie Wickstrom of Scottsdale, Ariz.; brother, Farnsworth Bisbee of Media, Pa.; grandson, Matthew Clint Bisbee of Clearfield, Utah; and several nieces and nephews. Arrangements are under the direction of the Charles Carroll Funeral Homes of Ventura.

Joe Talmadge Bryant
Joe Talmadge Bryant, 87, of Ventura, passed away Dec. 10, 2001, of complications from advanced Alzheimer's. He was born icon in De Leons Springs, Fla., spent his teen years in Texas, his working years on Cecil B. DeMille's yacht, "Seaward" and Todd Shipyard in San Pedro. He has lived in Ventura for the last 10 years. Joe's hobbies included painting, travel, writing and home projects. His love of the sea is reflected in many of his paintings. His travels included Alaska, British Columbia, Haiti, Cuba, Japan, Hawaii and extensive travel in the United States. He will be remembered by those who knew and loved him for his sense of humor and wit, his steadfastness, his charm, his love of beauty and nature, and his willingness to reach out to those in need. He is survived by his wife, Doris I. Bryant; sons, Joe Talmadge Bryant III of Long Beach and James Franklin Bryant of Red Bluff; grandson, Joe Talmadge Bryant IV of Anaheim; niece, Louise Ketchum of Westlake Village; and nephews, Joe Allen Bryant of Iowa and Robert Goon of Santa Monica. There will be private memorial observances and his ashes will be scattered at a later time, at a place to be determined by his two sons.

Cline A. Skeeters
Cline A. Skeeters, 82, of Oak View, passed from this life on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2001, at Ojai Valley Hospital. Cline was born icon Feb. 19, 1919, in Salem, Mo., and had been a resident of Ventura County for over 74 years. He grew up in Ventura and graduated from Ventura High School. He retired from Vetco Offshore Inc., in 1981, finishing his career there as a procurement agent in the research and development department. He earned his private pilot's license in his late 50s and loved flying. He was also an avid golfer. He was loved and admired by his family and many friends. Cline was preceded in death by his parents, Artie and Mabel Skeeters; and brother, Eugene Skeeters. Cline is survived by his wife of 60 years, Ann Skeeters; sister, Dorothy Smead; son, Jim Skeeters and daughter-in-law, Pamela; daughter, Karen McEntee and son-in-law, George; grandchildren, Kimberly, Kendall, David, Annie, Kerri, Chris and Miranda; and great-grandchildren, Lauren, Ryan and Makaio. Cline's family is celebrating his long and happy life. passed away Dec. 7, 2001, in San Francisco. Karen was born icon at Luke Air Force Base on March 12, 1959, in Phoenix, Ariz., to her parents, Della Josephine Raven and Wallis Lee Benton. She grew up in California surrounded by her sisters, Kathy and Donna, and her brother, Bill. Karen later moved to San Francisco, where she met and married her husband, Tim Womack. There they blossomed as artists and were certified by the City and County of San Francisco Art Commission to sell their artwork. Karen and Tim brought two beautiful children into the world, Shoshone and Brett. Shone and Brett have followed in their parents' creative footsteps. Shone is a gifted writer, who has contributed her writings to newsletters. Brett is an experienced actor, who has had starring and supporting roles in numerous plays at various venues. Her children were the joy of her life and she loved them dearly. Karen was making transitions in her life which were demanding, yet hopeful and positive. She had recently completed course work at Bryman College and was finishing her internship at Kaiser Permanente Medical Center in San Francisco. This was a hard fought accomplishment and all in her family were extremely proud of her. Karen was also growing in her faith and had been baptized in April of this year into the Roman Catholic Church. The Christian Community of the Star of the Sea in the diocese of San Francisco, joyfully welcomed her and recognized in Karen the beautiful and sensitive person that she was. In addition to leaving behind her children, husband, mother, sister and brother, she will be missed by her many nephews and nieces, extended family members and friends, all who have been blessed by having had Karen in their lives. There can be comfort in knowing that Karen is at home with her sister, Kathy, and that together they are in the loving arms of our Heavenly Father. Arrangements are under the direction of Pierce Bros. Valley Oaks Mortuary in Westlake Village.

William J. Neidig
William J. Neidig, 68, a resident of Westlake Village, passed away Dec. 9, 2001, after a battle with cancer. Mr. Neidig was born icon Nov. 27, 1933, in New York. He served in the U.S. Army in New York and Germany. In 1990, he retired from the New York Telephone Co. (NYNEX) after 33 years of service. He moved to Westlake Village in 1995, where his love of golf had him out several times a week playing different courses. His love of golf was exceeded only by his devotion to family. He will be greatly missed by his wife, Joan; daughter, Susan Pardo (Maurice); son, David Neidig (Carole); grandchildren, Lianna, Connor and Kaylee; sister, Edith Ondras (Vince); many nieces and nephews and their families; step-children, Bill, Robert, Bette, Barbara and Bonnie and their families; golf buddies and many friends. A graveside service was held Dec. 11, at Valley Oaks and a Celebration of Life service immediately followed at Westlake Lutheran Church.

Sherman Day Tichenor
Sherman Day Tichenor, 97, of Simi Valley, passed away Dec. 9, 2001, after a lengthy illness. Sherman was born icon May 2, 1904, in San Francisco, Calif. He had been a resident of Barstow, Calif., for 33 years, before moving to Simi Valley 10 years ago, to be closer to his daughter and grandchildren. Sherman is survived by his wife, Mary of Simi Valley; daughter and son-in-law, Ali and Jerry Sweeney of Simi Valley; grandchildren, Jeremy Michael and Kaitlyn Marie Sweeney of Simi Valley and Aryn Day Sweeney of Houston, Texas; and nieces, Miriam Hagensen of Vancouver, Wash. and Virginia Carmichael of Ryderwood, Wash. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. with a rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 16, at Mead Mortuary Chapel in Barstow, Calif. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 17, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Barstow, with burial to follow at Mt. View Memorial Park in Barstow. Donations may be made to the Knight of Columbus, Frey Garcis Council 1830, Barstow, CA. Services are under the direction of Mead Mortuary, Barstow, CA.

Juan S. Cisneros
Juan S. Cisneros, 73, of Port Hueneme, went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2001, at St. John's Regional Medical Center, after a lengthy illness. Juan was born icon on Jan. 27, 1928, in Kansas City, Mo., and had been a resident of Ventura County for over 43 years. Juan is preceded in death by his parents, Felipe and Maria Cisneros; and son, Juan Alberto Cisneros. Juan is survived by his wife of 34 years, Ramona G. Cisneros; two sons, Jesus and Marco Antonio Cisneros; three daughters, Maria Guadalupe and son-in-law Robert Dominguez, Maria Elva and Ramona Cisneros; 11 grandchildren, Robert, Anthony, Elizabeth, Ariana, Jessieca, Manuel Jr., Jesse Bryan, Marco Antonio Jr., Alejandro, Aaron Daniel, and Rosalinda; two great-grandchildren, Margarita and David Anthony Jr.; and brother, Alberto Cisneros. The family is truly grateful to Dr. Falcon, the nurses and staff at Shoreline Convalescent Home, for the care and attention that was given to our father. Visitation will be from noon to 10 p.m., with a rosary being recited at 7 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 15, at Garcia Mortuary Chapel in Oxnard. Private passed away Dec. 13, 2001. Mrs. Strutton was born icon April 4, 1917, in Norwalk, Ohio to Rex Ford Bracy and Hazel McLaflin Brace. She married Louis D. Strutton on Sept. 27, 1941. Mrs. Strutton was a registered nurse. She was a member of Camarillo Presbyterian Church and was the organist for more than 15 years. She is survived by her daughter, Barbara Sims of Monument, Colo; sons, Fred Strutton of Cedar Rapids, Iowa and Stephen Strutton of Colorado Springs, Colo.; sister, Virginia O'Neal of Valdosta, Ga.; and brother, Burton Bracy of Simpsonville, S.C. Mrs. Strutton was preceded in death by her brother, Carroll Bracy. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Cremation is planned. Arrangements are under the direction of Swan-Law Funeral Directors, Inc., 501 N. Cascade Ave. Colorado Springs, CA 80903, (719) 471-2128.

Frank Hyrum Talley
Frank Talley passed away at his ranch on the West Fork of the Bitterroot River in Montana, where he was surrounded by his wife and children. Frank was born icon March 23, 1918, in Thatcher, Ariz., to Hyrum and LaRue Robinson Talley. When Frank was an infant, his parents moved to Los Angeles. It was here that he lived for the next 60 years. He graduated from Alhambra High School and attended Pasadena City College. He and Arline were married in Alhambra in 1940. The marriage was later solemnized in the Los Angeles Temple in 1971. He grew up during the Great Degression, which taught him many valuable lessons that helped shape his life. He learned to work hard and well at an early age. He valued honesty and integrity, which he tried to incorporate in all aspects of his life. For a short while, during World War II, he worked at North American Aircraft and Douglas Aircraft. After learning about specific machinery, he borrowed money and bought half ownership of a machine on which he made aircraft parts for the P38. Within a year he bought out his partner and began his own manufacturing plant. This was the beginning of the Talley Corporation, an aircraft manufacturing company that had plants in southern California, Kansas, Puerto Rico, Germany and Utah. He loved all aspects of the aircraft industry, including the flying of his own plane. This was his one real hobby. Frank believed in service and was generous with his time and resources. He was patron member of the Boy Scouts of America in Ventura. Many missionaries of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints were supported in full by Frank, including all of his grandchildren who chose to serve. He also helped to provide college educations for many. His love of America and the Constitution was manifested through his patriotic service. In his later years, Frank became active in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. While living in Puerto Rico, he assisted four mission presidents and served as a regional representative of the church. He spent countless hours flying around the Caribbean Islands serving the members and missionaries. Most recently, Frank was happiest on the ranch in Montana, where he chose to spend the last days of his life. He is survived by his sweetheart and beloved companion of 61 years, Arline Deatrick Talley; children, Debra Goodson (husband, Ray), Rae Ann Hassell (husband, Gary), Jeffrey Hy Talley (wife, Audrey) and Jill La Rue Christensen (husband, Max); 26 grandchildren; and 31 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his eldest son, James Franklin Talley. Viewing will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 16, at Larkin Mortuary, 260 E. South Temple, Salt Lake City, Utah. Funeral services will be at noon Monday, Dec. 17, at the Capitol Hill First Ward, 142 West 200 North, Salt Lake City. Viewing will precede the services at 11 a.m. in the chapel. There will be a graveside service at the died at St. John's Pleasant Valley Hospital from a massive heart attack Dec. 5, 2001, his 65th wedding anniversary. Don was born icon Oct. 9, 1916, on a farm near Carlock, Ill., the son of Walter and Gertrude Chism. He married Ardith Walton on Dec. 5, 1936. At the time of his retirement, he was president of Chism and Ogg Inc., a construction company in Springfield, Ill. He was a 25-year resident of Camarillo. Don was a member of Trinity Presbyterian Church in Camarillo for 24 years. He was a 32nd degree Mason, member of the Camarillo Masonic Lodge, Camarillo High Twelve Club and Scottish Rite in Ventura. He is survived by his wife, Ardith; daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Robert Mullennix of Thousand Oaks; grandsons, Bryan Mullennix of Salem, Ore.; granddaughter, Lisa Sylvester and her husband, Marc, of Camarillo; great-granddaughter, Devan Sylvester of Camarillo; great-grandsons, Caleb Mullennix of Salem, Ore., and Jake and Cody Sylvester of Camarillo. Don was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, three brothers and his son Gary in 1995. A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 17, at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 2304 Antonio Ave., Camarillo with Rev. Kent Meads officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Don's memory may be made to Trinity Presbyterian Church, 2304 Antonio Ave., Camarillo, CA 93010; or Camarillo Hospice, 400 Rosewood Ave., Suite 102, Camarillo, CA 93010. Arrangements are under the direction of Pierce Bros. Valley Oaks Mortuary, Westlake Village.

Flossie Ruth Imus
Flossie Ruth Imus of Cottonwood, Ariz., died Nov. 5, 2001. Mrs. Imus was born icon Feb. 22, 1909, in Anaheim and had been a resident of Oxnard for over 70 years. She moved to Arizona four years ago to be near her son. She was the wife of the late Earl O. Imus, former Oxnard city engineer. Mrs. Imus worked at the Naval hospital in Port Hueneme for 10 years. She later cared for the elderly in her home in Oxnard for 30 years. She leaves her son and daughter-in-law, Eugene E. "Steve" and Nancy Imus of Cottonwood, Ariz.; granddaughter, Bonnie Jean Miller and her husband, Greg of Flagstaff, Ariz.; great-grandsons, Lear and Sydney Miller of Flagstaff; and great-grandsons, Charles Wadey of Glendale, Calif., and Andrew Wadey of Cottonwood, Ariz.

Joe L. Garcia
Joe L. Garcia, 75, of Oxnard went to be with our Lord on Friday, Dec. 7, 2001, at Community Memorial Hospital from acute leukemia. He passed away peacefully. His wife and family were by his side. Joe or "Lefty," as he was known by many, was born icon Dec. 5, 1926, in Santa Paula. He was raised in Saticoy. He faithfully served his country during World War II. He later went on to earn his degree from Ventura College. In 1959, he married Aurora Castanon and together they raised five sons. He lived in Oxnard for 42 years, where he worked as a letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service for 35 years. He is survived by his devoted wife of 42 years, Aurora; son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Renee; sons Thomas and Joseph; granddaughters, Cameron, Kaylin and Nicolette, who were the apples of his eye; brother, Frank Garcia of Ventura and Philip Garcia of Port Hueneme; along with several nephews, nieces and in-laws with whom he was very close. Joe was preceded in death by his sons, Anthony and Daniel. We are truly grateful to Dr. Pankratz and the nursing staff for the compassion and respect they showed toward our family and the gentle care that they gave to our father. Joe will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved him. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. with rosary recited at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13, at Garcia Mortuary, 629 South A St., Oxnard. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 14, at Santa Clara Church, 323 South E St., Oxnard. Burial will follow at Santa Clara Cemetery, 2370 North H St., Oxnard. Arrangements are under the care of Garcia Mortuary, Oxnard, (805) 486-9148.

Andrew Sepulveda Hernandez
Andrew Sepulveda Hernandez, 62, of Moorpark passed away Friday, Dec. 7, 2001. Andrew was born icon on June 7, 1939, to the union of Andres Hernandez and Delfina Sepulveda. I never thought I'd be here writing your obituary, Racer, but here I am. We miss you so much; your sudden death is unreal. Love, Traci. Andrew was a lifelong resident of Moorpark and recently moved to Port Hueneme. He worked for Tapo Citrus, Simi Valley School District for many years and other various jobs. He loved to spend time with his family and friends and working to create his own mini Chuy's Cantina. He also loved working around his yard. Andrew loved western movies and enjoyed listening to his oldies LPs. Andrew is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Brian and Carmen Hernandez of Oxnard; daughters and sons-in-law, Susan and Pat Oyler of Alaska, Traci and Ray Delgado of Oxnard and Shari and Candido Castillo of Oxnard; only living brother, George Hernandez of Moorpark; and grandchildren, Kiana Hernandez of Oxnard, Drew Oyler of Alaska, Irene, Matthew, Michael, Steffani and Valerie Delgado, Coreena, Mando, Monique and Paul Castillo, all of Oxnard. He will also be missed by his many family and friends. Special thanks to Mike Torres of Thousand Oaks, Maryellen and John Kinkaid of Moorpark, Alice Sepulveda of Moorpark and Racer's special friends, Rod Hanks and Rick Martinez and Jose Venegas and family. Thank you so much for being there in my dad's time of need. He and George loved you all so much and appreciated your help. Good-bye, Racer, we will forever miss you but we will carry you around in our hearts always. R.I.P. Pop Racer. Your children and family. Visitation will be from 10 a.m to 10 p.m. with a prayer service at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12, at Garcia Mortuary chapel in Oxnard. Private died at Community Memorial Hospital, Thursday, Dec. 6, 2001. He is our beloved son, brother and grandson and will be deeply missed by his family. Timmy is survived by his parents, Tom and Mary Mellein of Ventura; brothers and sisters, Br. John Thomas, O.P. of Oakland, Jennifer, Aaron, Claire, Maria, Peter, Micaela, Elizabeth, Alexander and Christiana, all of Ventura; paternal grandparents, Josephine and Al Dolezel of Ojai; maternal grandmother, Patricia Paniccia of Ventura; and numerous uncles, aunts and cousins. Timmy was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Joseph F. Mellein; and maternal grandfather, Elmo A. Paniccia. Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11, at Our Lady of the Assumption Church, Ventura, with the Reverend Wilfred Borden, O.M.I. officiating. Burial will follow at Ivy Lawn Memorial Park in Ventura. Arrangements are under the direction of the Ted Mayr Funeral Home, 3150 Loma Vista Road, Ventura.

Betty Jean Colley
Mrs. Betty Jean Colley, 79, of Oxnard, passed away Dec. 4, 2001, in Oxnard. She was born icon on June 5, 1922, in Boulder, Colo., and had been a county resident for 53 years. She was a music teacher at Oxnard College, member of the Music Teachers Association, and active in various formations of Little League Baseball Association throughout Ventura County. She is survived by her husband, Elmer Colley of Oxnard; son, Stephen Colley (Linda) of Altadena, Calif.; and brother, Claude Garey of Oxnard. There are no services scheduled at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of Conrad-Carroll Mortuary in Oxnard.

James Michael Park
James Michael Park, 50, of Ventura passed away Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2001, at the Ventura County Medical Center, after a lengthy illness. Michael's last thoughts were of his family and friends, telling them he was ready to go and he would be ok. He called for his best buddy since childhood, Bob and wife, Jan, to come to the hospital at 4:30 in the morning for a last visit. Among his last words were "I'm going home". He thanked his attending doctor, who stayed with him until the end, and all of the nurses for the wonderful and appreciated care they had given him. Mike was born icon in Huntington Park, Calif., on Aug. 11, 1951, the eldest son of James Waiden Park and Patricia Lawrence Park. Mike began school in Anaheim, Calif., attended school in Lebanon, Mo., for two years and moved to Ventura in 1965 with his family. He attended Buena High School and was an active participant in athletics. He was an All Channel League tackle in his senior year. He attended Ventura College for two years and was on the football team. After school, he worked for Western Electric in Ventura, then for Kentron-Hawaii for a year in Kwajalein, for Straw Hat Pizza in San Luis Obispo, Rusty's Pizza in Santa Barbara, and then joined his family in the insurance business. Mike was an insurance agent-broker and life agent for more than 20 years. After his entry in the insurance business, Mike participated in the Pop Warner program for several years, coaching. He enjoyed his work with the program and made many friends through the years. Mike loved sports, horses and his family. Mike was preceded in death by his father, James W. Park; as well as his grandparents and uncles. Mike is survived by his mother, Patricia M. Park of Ventura; sisters, Judith K. Park of Ventura and Janice Park Husseini of Anchorage, Alaska; brothers, Jon Patrick Park and Jay W. Park; nieces, Judith Elizabeth Park of Ventura, Tina M. Bennett of Oakland, Calif., Alison M. Butler of Greensboro, N.C., Angela R. Butler of Anchorage, Alaska, and Sara E. Park of Ventura; nephews, Gerard Steven Bennett of San Diego, Calif., and James W. Park of Ventura; great-niece, Alycia Bennett of Oakland, Calif.; and many cousins. He was also very close to his aunts, Peggy, Pat and Janet of Missouri and Illinois and Edith of California. Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7, at the Charles Carroll Funeral Home, 15 Teloma Drive, Ventura. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, also at the Charles Carroll Funeral Home, with Father Jerry Kahler of St. Paul's Episcopal Church of Ventura officiating. passed away Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2001, after a brave battle with cancer. She was a resident of Ventura County for 37 years. She is survived by her devoted husband of 23 years, Max; sister, Mary Roberts of Burlington, Iowa; brother, Lawrence Keller of Centerton, Ark.; daughters, Jane Aiello of Oxnard, Janet Haddad of Oklahoma City, Okla., and Pam Glass of Lancaster, Calif.; sons, Al Ray of Quapaw, Okla., and Dan Jasper of Chesapeake, Va.; and stepson, Monty Moritz of Ventura. She was the "grand matriarch" of 16 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, all of whom she adored and found great pleasure in their presence. Her husband and all of her children were blessed to have been with her in her final days. She will be greatly missed and our emptiness will be filled with our love and devotion to one another. Special gratitude to Dr. Williamson, 3rd floor-north nurse's station and Dr. Slater and staff, all of Ventura County Hospital for their outstanding and compassionate care. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, at Ivy Lawn Memorial Park in Ventura. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to The American Cancer Society. Arrangements are under the direction of Conrad-Carroll Mortuary in Oxnard.

Jake (Judson Clifton) Arnold
Jake (Judson Clifton) Arnold, 72, of Glendale, Ariz., died peacefully at home Nov. 28, 2001, after a long struggle with rheumatoid arthritis and lung disease. Jake was born icon June 30, 1929, in Catlette, Ga. He dedicated 42 years to serving his country. He was in the U.S. Navy as a heavy equipment operator for the Seabees stationed with various battalions in Port Hueneme. He was a Korean and Vietnam veteran before retiring in 1967. He then worked in civil service at CESO in Port Hueneme until 1990. Jake enjoyed reading, woodworking and his computer. He was very proud of his family and he delighted in playing with his grandchildren. Jake is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Marlene J. Arnold; daughter and son-in-law, S. Blake "Sherry" and Charles Wade of Ventura; son, Steven W. Arnold; son and daughter-in-law, Michael D. and Cindy Arnold, all of Glendale, Ariz.; son and daughter-in-law, William D. and Wendy Arnold of La Quinta, Calif., Robert L. and Krysta Arnold of Temecula; grandsons, Alan, Sean, Ryan and namesake, Jake; granddaughters, Kirsten, Augusta and Alexandra; sisters, Martha Ann Pivarnik and Patricia Casaletto; and brother, John Arnold, all of Georgia. A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, at National Memorial Cemetery icon in Phoenix, Ariz. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be sent to Hospice of the Valley West Office, the American Lung Association or Arthritis Foundation.

Charles Randolph Pride Jr.
Charles Randolph Pride Jr. of Ojai died Dec. 1, 2001. Born Aug. 20, 1921, in Florence, Ariz., Chuck was the seventh son and one of 12 children born icon to Charles Randolph Pride Sr. and Myrtle Maude Mize Pride. He attended Washington State University on a full football scholarship. World War II interrupted his studies. He served with distinction and attained the rank of captain in the U.S. Army Air Force. He joined Continental Airlines as a captain upon his honorable discharge. In 1953, he moved his young family to Ventura and was self-employed as a general contractor until his retirement. He is survived by his son, Charles Randolph Pride III of Raton, N.M.; daughter, Polly Susan Pride of Santa Barbara; elder sister, Lola Frank Curtis of Emmett, Idaho ; younger sister, Alta Mae Crenshaw and husband, Virgil of Victorville; and numerous nephews and nieces.
The precept by which he lived his life:
Invictus
Out of the night that covers me,
Black as the Pit from pole to pole,
I thank whatever gods may be
For my unconquerable soul.
In the fell clutch of circumstance
I have not winced nor cried aloud.
Under the bludgeoning of chance
My head is bloody, but unbowed.
Beyond this place of wrath and tears
Looms but the Horror of the shade,
And yet the menace of the years
Finds, and shall find, me unafraid.
It matters not how strait the gate,
How charged with
Punishments the scroll,
I am the master of my fate;
I am the captain of my soul.
-- William Ernest Henley

Richard P. Dyckma
Richard P. Dyckma passed away Nov. 19, 2001, in Sylmar, Calif. Mr. Dyckma was born icon Feb. 14, 1925, in Chicago, Ill., and was a resident of Simi Valley for 30 years. He was known to friends and family as "Dick." He was very involved in organizing and coaching Viking Football and Little Miss Softball. Dick will be well remembered for his generous spirit shown by his dedication in coaching and developing young athletes in our valley. He leaves behind two daughters, Susan Lee and Diane Glenn; sons, George Dyckma and Craig Dyckma; and grandsons, Jess Dyckma, Michael Lee, Matthew Lee and Jack Glenn. Private family services were held at Oakwood Memorial Park, Chatsworth.

Richard W. Bock
Mr. Richard W. Bock, 57, died Dec. 3, 2001, at his residence in Simi Valley. Born Dec. 30, 1943, in Mojave, Calif., Mr. Bock was a resident of Ventura County for 25 years, coming from Oklahoma. He was employed at Boeing as a machinist. He enjoyed gardening. Mr. Bock is survived by his wife, Linda Bock; sons, Marvin Gordon Bock and Brian Wayne Bock; grandson, Hyrum Bock; granddaughter, Elizabeth Mary Bock; and adopted daughter, Diane Austin. A graveside service will take place at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 6, at Simi Valley Public Cemetery, 1461 Thompson Lane, Simi Valley. Arrangements are under the direction of Reardon Simi Valley Mortuary, 2636 Sycamore Drive, Simi Valley (805) 526-6677.

Clydonna May Warinner Jarrett
Clydonna May Warinner Jarrett passed away Nov. 21, 2001. Many family members were at her side when she passed away. Mrs. Jarrett was born icon Nov. 7, 1931. She moved to Simi Valley in 1940 from Missouri and lived in Vancouver, Wash. from 1997 to 2001. She went to Simi Valley High School, where she met Edward J. Jarrett. Clydonna and Edward were married and had six children, Susan Jarrett Ridgway of Lancaster, Patricia Jarrett Ballow of Simi Valley, Cynthia Jarrett Boothe of Lancaster, Maureen Jarrett Buckner of Vancouver, Wash., Kelly Jarrett Moore of Thousand Oaks and John F. Jarrett of Vancouver, Wash. She was a loving grandmother of 15 and great-grandmother of eight. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Clydonna rests in peace at Skyline Memorial Gardens in Portland, Ore.

Stella Dominguez Jimenez-Soliz
Stella Dominguez Jimenez-Soliz, 60, of Santa Paula passed away Thursday, Nov. 29, 2001. Stella was born icon March 15, 1941, in Texas, to the union of Alberto and Mercedes Dominguez. She was a resident of Ventura County for over 15 years. Stella is preceded in death by her son, Guy Gilbert Jimenez. She is survived by her children, Lisa Jimenez, Delores Morales, Edward Soliz and Bill Soliz; 17 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sisters, Onesima Ramos and Esther Webb; and brothers, Andrew Dominguez, Floyd Dominguez and Ned Dominguez. Visitation will be from noon to 9 p.m. with a prayer service at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 4, at the Church of Angels Chapel in Santa Paula. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5, at Pierce Bros. Santa Paula Cemetery icon in Santa Paula. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Garcia Mortuary, 629 South A St., Oxnard. For further information, please call (805)486-9148.

Margaret Ruth Postas Roderick
We, the loving family of Margaret Ruth Postas Roderick, 78, of Ventura, would like to announce her passing on Monday, Nov. 26, 2001, at a Ventura hospital following a brief illness. Margaret was born icon Feb. 3, 1923, in Erie, Pa. While serving in the Women's Army Corps, she met Bill Roderick on Aug. 14, 1957, at Fort Dix, N.J. They later married on Dec. 7, 1957, in Kaiserslautern, Germany. She was a 32-year county resident coming from North Carolina and graduated from Ventura College, earning her associates degree in social services. She was the president of the Honor Society at Ventura College, the ASB treasurer and was listed in the Who's Who of Junior Colleges of America. Margaret also set up a scholarship fund for Ventura College and was very involved in fundraising for the college. She will always be remembered as a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She thoroughly enjoyed cooking, knitting, sewing, crocheting, bowling and golfing. She is survived by her husband of 44 years, William "Bill;" daughters and sons-in-law, Deborah Ann Roderick-Herder and Douglas of Simi Valley and Mikki and Jeff Schafer of Dalbo, Minn.; her grandchildren, whom she was a big fan of, Mark, Megan, Nicholas and Joseph; brother, Peter P. Postas of Erie, Pa.; and sister, Mary Survovick of Girard, Pa. A celebration of Margaret's life will be at 3 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7, 2001, (Bill and Margaret's 44th wedding anniversary) at First Assembly of God Church, 346 N. Kimball Road, Ventura, with the Rev. Jim Deck officiating. Private inurnment will take place at Pierce Bros. Valley Oaks Memorial Park, Westlake Village. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Margaret's memory, to the First Assembly of God Church of Ventura, 346 N. Kimball Road, Ventura, CA 93004. Arrangements are under the direction of Ted Mayr Funeral Home, Ventura.

Bettye Rockett
Bettye Nell Rockett was born icon Aug. 28, 1931, in Sentinal, Okla., and passed away Nov. 29, 2001, in Ventura, after a lengthy illness. She was a devoted wife and a loving mother and grandmother. Bettye (Betsy) grew up on the Limoneira Ranch along with her sister, Phyllis. Her parents, O.T. and Peggy Haley lived on the ranch for more than 50 years. Bettye had seven children, 13 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. After 25 years of living in Eastern Texas, she returned to Santa Paula, where she met and married her soulmate, Dale Rockett. They lived in the upper Ojai for the past 15 years. They enjoyed camping at the beach and traveling in their motorhome. There wasn't much of the coastline between Canada and Mexico they hadn't explored. She loved the ocean and it gave her peace of mind. In their adventures eastward, she couldn't pass up a night or two in Las Vegas. She almost never passed up the opportunity to play bingo or keno. She loved her family, the outdoors, traveling and collecting ceramic pigs. She and Dale could put on the best tri-tip barbecue in southern California. Bettye was preceded in death by two of her sons, Keith and Kenny Crockett. She is survived by her husband, Dale; sister, Phyllis and husband, Merle Crisman; daughter, Cathy Lucky of Fairfield, Calif.; sons, Tom and wife, Linda Brookes of Fillmore, Gary Brookes of Texarkana, Ark., Van and wife, Frances Brookes of Camarillo, and Von Brookes of Seattle, Wash.; stepson, Danny and wife, Nina Rockett of Simi Valley; and stepdaughter, Jina Shalender of Oxnard. Bettye will be dearly missed by her family and her many friends. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 4, at Skillin-Carroll Mortuary in Santa Paula. Arrangements are under the direction of Skillin-Carroll Mortuary in Santa Paula.

Blair Barness
Mr. Blair Barness, 52, died Nov. 29, 2001, at Simi Valley Hospital. Mr. Barness was born icon Sept. 9, 1949, in Rice Lake, Wis., and was a resident of Simi Valley for 11 years, coming from the San Fernando Valley. Blair was employed with H.R. Textron as an aerospace supervisor; he was in the aerospace industry for 36 years. His interests were family, friends, motorcycles, music and fishing. He was a member of the Modified Motorcycle Association. He is survived by his wife, J.C. Barness; daughter, Christa Marie Barness; parents, Clifford and Marylou Barness; brother, Bob Barness; sister, Debbie Parra; and special love, Debbie Smith. There will be a memorial service at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 3, at Reardon Simi Valley Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Sarah's House Maternity, P.O. Box 382, Moorpark, CA 93020. Their mission statement is: "To provide shelter, care and encouragement to pregnant women." Arrangements are under the direction of Reardon Simi Valley Mortuary, 2636 Sycamore Dr., Simi Valley, CA (805) 526-6677.

Gloria Martinez
Our beloved Gloria V. (Maes) Martinez passed away Nov. 26, 2001, at the age of 72 at Desert Samaritan Hospital in Mesa, Ariz., from complications after surgery. Gloria was born icon in Alamosa, Colo., on Feb. 5, 1929. She was a graduate of Annunciation High School in Denver, Colo. She owned and managed gift stores in Santa Barbara and Isla Vista. Her adult life was one of total devotion to her family as a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Gloria was active for 27 years of her life in various ministries of the Catholic Church, which included Marriage Encounter, Evenings for Couples, Choice for Single Adults and Sacrament preparation for the developmentally handicapped and Catholic Engaged Encounter. She was also active as lector and Eucharistic minister in parish ministries. Gloria will be greatly missed by all who came into her life-giving sphere of love. Gloria is survived by her husband of 52 years, Richard Martinez of Goleta; son and daughter-in-law, Richard Martinez and Kathleen Cross Martinez; daughter, Christine Bentz; daughter and son-in-law, John Testa; and nine beautiful grandchildren who were each special to her and will deeply miss their Grandma Gloria's loving presence. Gloria was also greatly loved by her brothers and their families of Denver, Colo. A vigil and memorial service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2, at St. Raphael's Catholic Church, 5444 Holister Ave., Goleta. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 3, at St. Raphael's Catholic Church. Refreshments in the church hall will follow the Monday service.

William 'Bill' Daley
William "Bill" Daley of Simi Valley went to be with the Lord on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2001. A memorial service and funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, at the Chapel of the Oaks at Oakwood Memorial Park, 22601 Lassen St., Chatsworth. The services will be performed by pastor Kurt Fredrickson of Simi Covenant Church.

Donald Edward Taylor
Donald Edward Taylor went to be with the Lord on Nov. 25, 2001, after an accident. Donald was born icon Dec. 28, 1952, in Ventura. He had a happy-go-lucky personality. He loved to watch football, music and hang out with family and friends. He loved his children and was looking forward to being a grandfather. He was preceded in death by his father, Bert Taylor. Surviving members of his immediate family are his estranged wife, Wanda of San Diego; son, Donald Jr. of San Diego; daughters, Helen Taylor of San Diego, Keyanna Taylor and Celeste Taylor of Oxnard; stepdaughter, Marylin of San Diego; granddaughter, Jazznyn of San Diego; mother, Vastie Taylor; brothers, Isaac Hughes, Robert Sterling, Marvin Taylor (wife Elvina), Timothy Taylor of New York; sisters, Susan Ward, Jefferie Sterling, Joyce Taylor, Tony Taylor and Angeles Daly (husband George), all of Oxnard; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Donald will be missed by his family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, at Garcia Mortuary Chapel in Oxnard. died Thursday, Nov. 22, 2001, at Ventura Convalescent Hospital after a lengthy illness. Mrs. Scott was born icon Oct. 4, 1914, in Nevada, Mo., to David and Vivienne Crandall. She was a 43-year county resident, having come from Kansas City, Mo., in 1958. She was a homemaker for 53 years. Mrs. Scott was a member of Eastminster Presbyterian Church, Ventura, I-DA-KA Club and the Community Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. She was also a member and past president of the Olivas Park Ladies Golf Association. Mrs. Scott loved painting and gardening and could be found each year at the Ventura County Fair, where she judged the artwork. She will be dearly missed by her son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Marie Scott of Pleasanton, Calif.; devoted friends, Barbara and Joe Kielty and family of Ojai, Beth Hamilton and Mike Van Atta of Ventura and Roger and Arlene Case of Ventura; as well as many dear friends in the Ventura County area. Funeral services will be at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, at Ted Mayr Funeral Home, 3150 Loma Vista Road, Ventura, with the Rev. Dan Stevens of Eastminster Presbyterian Church officiating. Private burial will be at Pacific View Memorial Park, Corona Del Mar, Calif. As an expression of love, memorial donations may be made in Virginia G. Scott's memory to Interface Child Abuse and Neglect Program, 1305 Del Norte Road, No. 130, Camarillo, CA 93010; phone (805) 485-6114. Arrangements are under the direction of Ted Mayr Funeral Home, Ventura.

Phyllis Louise McKenney
Phyllis Louise McKenney passed away Nov. 25, 2001. Phyllis was born icon Jan. 6, 1917. Originally from Calais, Maine, Phyllis came to California in 1951 with her husband, Joseph. They were Ventura County residents for 46 years. She was a warm, sweet, soft-spoken woman who loved her children and grandchildren with all her heart. Her generosity and kindness defined her. She retired from ABEX Aerospace after 20 years of service. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph, and daughter, Jan. Phyllis leaves behind her daughter, Kathy Barnes; son-in-law, Dr. Pete Barnes; son, Peter McKenney; grandchildren, Matthew, Cassandra, Joshua, Brian, Mark and James; great-grandchild, Brian; many friends; and her cherished dogs, Cha Cha and Chico, who she loved so much. Phyllis will be deeply missed but the love will never end. We love you, Mom! Funeral services will be at 12:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30, at Garcia Mortuary Chapel in Oxnard. passed away Nov. 26, 2001, at his home with his family at his side. Fred was born icon June 27, 1955, in Casa Grande, Ariz. A 16-year employee with the U.S. Postal Service, Fred was well-known to many and will be remembered for his favorite quote, "The check is in the mail." Fred also served his country faithfully as a sergeant with the U.S. Air Force. He had many hobbies and pastimes, which included fishing, spending time outdoors and repairing almost anything, especially electrical equipment. Fred is survived by his wife, Rita Garcia Lopez of Santa Paula; son, Xavier Ryon Lopez of Santa Paula; mother, Estella Brazel; stepfather, John Brazel; sister and brother-in-law, Mary Alice and Ernest Mendoza; niece, Irene Mendoza; and nephews, Robert and Ernie Mendoza. Federico's family would like to give heartfelt thanks to everyone who has been there for our family in our time of sorrow. Friends are welcome to visit from noon to 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, at Church of Angels at Sixth and Pleasant streets in Santa Paula. Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, at St. Sebastian Church in Santa Paula. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30, at St. Sebastian Church. Interment will follow at Pierce Bros. Santa Paula Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Garcia Mortuary, 629 South A St., Oxnard, (805) 486-9148. 

 Arthur E. Tipples
Arthur E. Tipples, 92, of Simi Valley passed away Nov. 21, 2001, from congestive heart failure. Mr. Tipples was born icon Oct. 21, 1909, in Wales and had been a Ventura County resident for 35 years, coming from Chicago. He worked for International Harvester in Chicago, Ill. Mr. Tipples was a master of Masons Lodge 891 in Chicago, Ill. He was an artist. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Josephine M. Tipples; sons, Donald R. Tipples of Simi Valley and Arthur E. Tipples of Anaheim; five grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. Mr. Tipples was preceded in death by his grandson Darrell S.Tipples, a U.S. Marine Corps captain. A memorial service and Masonic rites were held Nov. 24, 2001.

Laura L. Taylor
Laura L. Taylor, 63, of Port Hueneme passed away Nov. 26, 2001, after a short illness at St. John's Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Taylor was born icon Jan. 30, 1938, in Wymore, Neb., and had been a Ventura County resident for 37 years, coming from Columbus, Ohio. She was retired from the Oxnard office of the state Department of Motor Vehicles in 1996. She enjoyed gardening, reading and her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, James E. Taylor, in 1996. Mrs. Taylor is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, George and Sharon Allen of Newbury Park; daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Dallas Tory of Ojai; grandson, George Luttrell of Ojai; and granddaughters, Melissa Sue and Emily Allen of Bellflower. Arrangements are under the direction of Neptune Society.

Donna M. Popular, R.N.
Donna M. Popular, R.N., 51, died Saturday, Nov. 24, 2001, in the Upper Ojai Valley. Born in Amsterdam, N.Y., on Aug. 12, 1950, Donna was the daughter of Walter A. and Sophie Carvalho DeGroff. She was a graduate of the School of Nursing at Children's Hospital in Boston, Mass. She was employed as a registered nurse for St. Mary's Hospital in Amsterdam and later for the Ojai Valley Community Hospital in Ojai. Donna is survived by her loving family including her sons, Jimmy Popular and Wade Popular, both of Ojai; mother, Sophie DeGroff of St. Petersburg, Fla.; brothers, Donald DeGroff of San Antonio, Texas, and James DeGroff of Amsterdam; and sister, Catherine Toper of Amsterdam. Calling hours will be from 10 to 11 a.m. with services at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 30, at Betz, Rossi and Bellinger Family Funeral Home Inc., 171 Guy Park Ave., Amsterdam, N.Y. Burial will be at St. Mary's Cemetery, Fort Johnson, N.Y. Contributions may be made to the St. Mary's Hospital Foundation.

Roxanne (Almanza) Teseira
Roxanne (Almanza) Teseira, formerly of Oxnard, passed away on Nov. 12, 2001, after a long affliction with cancer. She was born icon July 2, 1959, graduated from Rio Mesa High in 1977, and lived in Oxnard, Las Vegas, and ultimately in Boston, Mass. She worked in the medical field for many years in Oxnard and around the Los Angeles area, and as a bartender in Las Vegas and Boston. She was a vivacious, adventurous person, who lived her short life to the fullest. All who knew her will dearly miss her. She is survived by her beloved husband, William "Billy" Teseira of Boston; her three children, Rachelle, Nikki and David, all of Carson City, Nev.; beloved daughter of Rodolfo Almanza of Camarillo and Carmen Almanza of Carson City, Nev.; brothers, Rodolfo and Randolph Almanza and sister, Rebecca Vujovich, all of Ventura County; and brother, Rene Almanza of Carson City, Nev.
God saw you getting tired
When a cure was not to be,
So He closed His arms around you
And whispered "Come to me."
You didn't deserve
What you went through
And so He gave you rest.
God's garden must be beautiful
He only takes the best.
And when He saw you sleeping,
So peaceful and free of pain,
We could not wish you back
To suffer that again.
-- Taken from anonymous poems
Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Dec. 1, at Padre Serra Parish in Camarillo. All friends and family welcome.

Kevin Matthew Deel
Our beloved son, Kevin Matthew Deel, a beautiful soul, you will have peace at last. We will miss you so much. Aug. 12, 1966, to Nov. 17, 2001. He is survived by his parents, Ruth Deel of Thousand Oaks and Guy Deel of Cambria; brother, Christopher Deel of Agoura; sister, Kimberly Deel of Chatsworth; aunt, Mary Banner of Thousand Oaks; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Memorial services are pending. In lieu of flowers, donations in Kevin's name are requested to be sent to Valley Village, 20830 Sherman Way, Canoga Park, CA 91306. Arrangements are under the direction of Sunset Plan Funeral Directors.

Christopher T. Crowley
Christopher T. Crowley, 26, passed away Nov. 1, 2001, at Fairview Development Center in Costa Mesa from cerebral palsy. Christopher was born icon May 21, 1975, in Hartford, Conn. and had previously been a resident of Thousand Oaks for 13 years. Christopher is survived by his parents, Thomas and Marilyn; sisters and brothers-in-law, Cheryl and Rick Derring of Ojai, Debra and Adrian Blackman of Milwaukie, Ore., and Lynn Crowley of Thousand Oaks; grandmother, Marion Reilly of Thousand Oaks; nieces, Jennifer and Heather Derring of Thousand Oaks; nephews, Daniel and Gregory of Milwaukie, Ore.; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins from Connecticut, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Northern California, Germany, Indiana, Texas and Pennsylvania; and friends from everywhere. He was predeceased by his sister, Susan. Christopher had a smile from ear to ear that won everyone over and eyes that shined all the time. He fought a long and hard battle and we will miss him forever! Services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, at St. Patrick's Church on East High St., East Hampton, Conn. Services will also be held at 11 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 2, at Fairview Developmental Center, 2501 Harbor Blvd., Building No. 27, Costa Mesa. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to Fairview Developmental Center, Group 101, 2501 Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa, CA 92626, in Christopher's memory.

Ruben 'Kiki' Nieto
Ruben "Kiki" Nieto, 21, of Oxnard passed away Nov. 9, 2001. Kiki was born icon to Ruben Nieto and Anna Ballesteros. He will be greatly missed by his precious maternal grandparents, Gabriel and Joseph Ballesteros, who raised and cared for him his entire life. Kiki cherished everything in his life from watching his favorite television shows including WWF Wrestling. Most of us have good bodies to do the things we want to do, but some of us are just too lazy and we just want to kick back and let time pass -- unlike Kiki, who was never able to do what he wanted to do because of kidney disease. Now he is in heaven with a good body and doing the things that he wanted to do when he was alive. Now he is free and feeling no pain. Kiki loved the attention he received from his special teacher, Ms. Miller, from Oxnard High School and also that of his friend, Raul Sandoval, who worked and cared for Kiki at St. John's Regional Medical Center. He is survived by his brother, Tony Rosales; sisters, Tasha Nieto, Elaine and Tiffany Beas; aunts, Desiree Tellez, Virginia Nieto and Kathy Roman; uncles, Johnny, Gabriel "Totie," Eddie Ballesteros, James Tellez, Rudy, Paul and Jesse Nieto; cousin, Johnny Ballesteros Jr.; godparents, Eddie Gonzales and Maryann Diaz; grandmother, Delia Nieto; and many more family and friends who cared and loved him. Friends are welcome to visit beginning at 2 p.m., with rosary recited at 7 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 25, at Garcia Mortuary Chapel in Oxnard. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 26, at Santa Clara Church in Oxnard. passed away Nov. 19, 2001. Carolyn was born icon in Pittsfield, Mass., on May 25, 1922. She resided in Glendale and San Fernando Valley for several years before moving to Camarillo in 1987. She was preceded in death by her son, Jeffrey. Carolyn is survived by her husband, Eric; son, Gregory and his wife, Jane; grandsons, Matthew and Michael; brother, Robert Maguire and wife, Judy of Honolulu, Hawaii. Carolyn, you are loved and will be forever missed. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27, at Camarillo Springs Recreation Center on Irena Avenue. In lieu of flowers, make donations to the American Cancer Society, 250 W. Citrus Grove Lane, No. 200, Oxnard, CA 93030.

Richard Brian Williams
Richard Brian Williams, 45, passed away Nov. 2, 2001, in Oxnard. Richard was born icon Oct. 16, 1956, in Fresno. He was an avid knowledge seeker. Richard was fun-loving and a free spirit. He was most happy when he was camping out in the "great outdoors." He will be remembered for his great sense of humor and being a "philosopher of life." "Livin' on the edge." He is survived by his parents, Virginia and Paul; sisters, Cathy and Linda; nephew, Jake, all of Fresno; wife, Jill; and children, Tara, Heather, Danielle, Paul, Doug, James and RitaJoy, all of Ventura. Richard will always be remembered and loved in our hearts forever.
"Amazing grace, how sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me."
-- From Amazing Grace
by John Newton
So they say memories are golden
Well, maybe that's true,
But we never wanted memories
We only wanted you.
A million times we needed you,
A million times we cried,
If love alone could have saved you,
Then you never would have died.
Now our family chain is broken
And nothing seems the same
And if we could,
We'd walk the path to heaven,
And bring you back again.
So now that you are gone,
We still feel the same,
But as God calls us
One by one,
The chain will link again.
-- Author unknown
A memorial will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 24, at Our Lady of the Assumption Church.

Mary Lou Worley
Mary Lou Worley passed away after a brief illness on Monday, Nov. 19, 2001, at her daughter's home in Camarillo. Mary Lou was born icon Marie Louise Munn on July 16, 1927, in Pasadena. She was a graduate of the University of Southern California where she met and married Robert Lloyd Worley. After his death in 1963, she returned to school, gained a teaching credential and taught elementary school for over two decades in the Delano School District. She was active in the teacher's union, serving as president of her local union for several years. She retired to Ventura County in 1994. She had a deep faith in Jesus Christ. In addition to her husband, Mary Lou was preceded in death by her daughter, Sharon. She is survived by her sister, Joan Staton of Los Osos; daughters, Mary Ann Worley of Las Vegas, Nev., Lynda Phillips and Nicolette Worley Marselian of Camarillo; and seven grandchildren. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 24, at All Saint's Episcopal Church in Oxnard.

Bob Beckner
A lifelong resident of Ventura, Bob Beckner, passed away in a traffic accident at the age of 46. Bob was a loving brother and father. He took great pride in his work as a painter, which can be seen on many homes and major buildings in the community. With his caring personality, Bob formed many lasting friendships. Bob's love of family and kind heart touched us all. He will be greatly missed. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Martin and Jean Beckner. Bob is survived by his sons, Corey and Chad Beckner of Ventura; brothers, Greg and Tom Beckner of Oxnard; sisters, Sandy Beckner and Lynda Sentes of Ventura; brother-in-law, Frank Sentes; sisters-in-law, Becky and Mary Beckner of Oxnard; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 23, at Our Lady of Assumption Church. Burial will follow at 2 p.m. at Ivy Lawn Memorial Park.

Simon Benjamin Villa
Simon Benjamin Villa died Friday, Nov. 9, 2001, at his home in Taylor, Ariz. Mr. Villa was born icon in Oxnard, where he grew up. He lived in Mexico for five years, El Paso, Texas for five years and Santa Ana for about 10 years before moving back to Oxnard. He moved to Taylor, Ariz., about two years ago. Mr. Villa worked for Xerox as a copy repairman for three years while in Oxnard. Before that, he worked as an electrician for Hilton Hotels in El Paso, Texas and Santa Ana. Mr. Villa graduated from high school in Oxnard. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Taylor Spanish Branch. He attended Xerox school in Los Angeles and received the top award for his class. He enjoyed photography and hunting. Survivors include: three children, Dina Flores and Daniel Villa of Santa Ana, and Simon Jr. of Taylor, Ariz.; mother, Rosie Villa of Taylor, Ariz.; grandfather, Julissa Flores; sisters, Carmelita Sigh, Terri Borja, Juanita Washington, all of Phoenix, Ariz.; brothers, David Villa-Rodriguez of Mesa and Anthony Villa-Rodriguez of Taylor. He was preceded in death by his father, Manuel Benjamin Villa-Rodriguez. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Nov. 13, at Taylor Stake Center, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. married John Taylor on April 18, 1980, in the Salt Lake Temple. Jennifer raised, loved and nurtured four beautiful children, Larissa, Nicole, Brian James and Brigette Marie. She loved serving in her church as a primary president and teacher, Relief Society counselor, homemaking teacher and visiting teacher. She especially loved teaching the children in primary. Jennifer accomplished much in the corporate world as an account team lead for Modus Media International, Lindon, Utah, and loved her co-workers. She is survived by her husband of 21 years, John Taylor of Camarillo; parents, Theodore and Letha (Holyoak) McPhee of Elko, Nev.; children, Larissa, Nicole, Brian James and Brigette Marie; brothers, Michael (wife, Marcy) McPhee of Salt Lake City, Utah, Gregg (wife, Betsy) McPhee of Alpharetta, Ga., and Paul (wife, Gloria) McPhee of Henderson, Nev.; two sisters, Rebecca (husband, Delyle) Danner of Puyallup, Wash. and Marilyn (husband, Douglas) Christensen of Salt Lake City, Utah. She was loved and admired by all who knew her and she will be greatly missed. We loved, we prayed, we wept, we laughed and we lived life to the fullest. We'll miss your lovely touch and your charming grace. Her favorite saying was "Home is a good place to be." We'll miss you, Mom. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 20, at Sundberg Olpin Mortuary, 495 S. State St., Orem, Utah. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. with a funeral service from 11 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Nov. 21, at Lindon 15th Ward Chapel, 1051 E. 200, S. Lindon, Utah. passed away Nov. 17, 2001, at Glendale Adventist Medical Center after a brief illness. Josephine was born icon in El Paso, Texas on July 19, 1924. She was a 76-year resident of Ventura County but had recently moved to Twelve Oaks Lodge, a retirement home, in La Crescenta. She was a dental assistant for Dr. O'Neill and an assistant to otolaryngologist Dr. Howarth of Santa Paula. She later worked as a bookkeeper for general practitioners Dr. Barker and Dr. Barnes of Ventura. She also worked as secretary to the director of human relations in Ventura and was later employed for 10 years as a secretary at Ventura County Department of Health. Josephine was a graduate of Santa Paula High School and an active member of Our Lady of the Assumption parish. She was a regular member of the YMCA group, "Twingers in the Hinges" and had recently been invited to become a member of the board of directors at Twelve Oaks Lodge. She was a devoted wife and mother, who always put her family first. She was a generous and thoughtful person, whose love of family was boundless and whose appreciation of friendship was unmatched. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, John Barajas; daughter and son-in-law, Lorraine B. and T. Blair Megowan of Glendale, Calif.; brother, Robert Bustamante of Metuchen, N.J.; sisters, Alice Romero, Hortense Chavez and Helen Leal of Santa Paula; four godchildren; and many nephews and nieces. Josephine Barajas was preceded in death by her father, Joe Bustamante; mother, Angela Bustamante; brother, Joe Edward Bustamante; and nephew, Daniel Chavez. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 21, at Holy Redeemer Church, 2411 Montrose Ave., Montrose, CA 91020. She will be laid to rest in Glendale Forest Lawn Cemetery icon after the religious services. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Arthritis Foundation (arthritis.org) or to Parkinson's Disease Foundation (pdf.org). Arrangements are under the direction of Crippen Mortuary Directors.

Thomas William 'Bill' Lewis
Thomas William "Bill" Lewis, 54, passed away peacefully at his home in Dewey, Ariz., on Nov. 15, 2001. Bill was born icon Dec. 28, 1946, in Los Angeles, Calif. He attended school in Santa Paula, graduating in 1964 from Santa Paula Union High School. He also graduated from Ventura College in 1969. He served in the U.S. Army from 1964-1967. After working for numerous oil field service companies, he joined the U.S. Minerals management services, Department of the Interior. He started as an inspector of offshore operations, and retired in 1999 at the national headquarters working on regulations for offshore operations. After his retirement, he moved to Dewey, Ariz. Bill enjoyed fly fishing and traveling. He was preceded in death by his father, Lawrence William "Bill" Lewis in 1993; and an aunt, Margaret Lewis in 2000. He is survived by his mother, Marian L. Lewis of Santa Paula; sister, Rebecca G. Hutte and husband, David, of Santa Paula; niece, Kristin Keriavage and husband, Rick, of Tucson, Ariz.; nephew, Dave Hutte and wife, Carol, of Fullerton, Calif.; great-nephew, Matthew Kerlavage of Tucson, Ariz.; uncles, Robert Lewis and wife, Jo, of Boulder, Colo. and Harold Lewis and wife, Joanne, of Dacono, Colo.; Denny and Darlene Rau and family of Ventura; and numerous cousins and friends. A private family service with scattering of ashes at sea will be held near the oil platforms off the Ventura County coast, where Bill had worked. Arrangements are under the direction of Pierce Bros. Stetler Mortuary in Santa Paula.

Stan Eastwood
Stan Eastwood passed away Nov. 17, 2001, after a valiant battle with cancer. He died peacefully in the arms of his wife and children with family members from England and Australia in attendance. Stan immigrated to the United States from his native England in 1970 and had lived in Newbury Park for 25 years. He had been very active in youth soccer, both as referee and as a state administrator. He is survived by his wife, Carol; son and daughter-in-law, Alex and Holly Eastwood; daughter and son-in-law, Erica and Mike Pollock; father-in-law, Reg Sherlock and extensive family in England and Australia. Memorial services were held Tuesday, Nov. 20, at the Evangelical Free Church of the Conejo Valley, 999 North Rancho Conejo Blvd., Newbury Park.

Martin Vance 'Bud' Smith
Martin Vance "Bud" Smith passed away peacefully at his home on Nov. 18, 2001, from complications associated with Parkinson's disease. A longtime Ventura County resident, Smith was a leader in real-estate development throughout the county for over 50 years. Born in Sioux Falls, S.D., on Oct. 18, 1916, Smith moved to Southern California as a teenager. In the early 1940s he acquired a small hamburger stand in Oxnard. From that evolved a multi-million dollar real estate organization with holdings throughout Southern California. His Colonial House Restaurant became popular with celebrities making the trip from Los Angeles to the Hearst Castle in San Simeon. Smith founded Commercial and Farmers Bank, whose 34 branches were ultimately acquired by Union Bank. He was instrumental in the creation of Oxnard's Channel Islands Harbor and the construction of the Casa Sirena Hotel and Lobster Trap Restaurant. Other real estate holdings include Oxnard's Financial Plaza; the Ventura County Railway; and Channel Islands Hotel Properties, a chain of 11 hotels which included the historic Santa Maria Inn and the Financial Plaza Hilton. An avid sportsman, Smith enjoyed hunting and fishing the waters surrounding the Channel Islands and Mexico. He was also a longtime member of the Rancheros Vistadores. Smith's philanthropic generosity touched many organizations in the county including the American Heart Association, the American Cancer Society, Boy Scouts of America, United Way and the American Lung Association. As a founding member of the Ventura County Community Foundation, he shared in its vision of enhancing the quality of life for Ventura County's citizens. His significant donations to California State University Channel Islands, St. John's Regional Medical Center and the Oxnard Boys and Girls Club have served to enforce that belief. Martin V. Smith is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Martha; daughters, Toni Gardiner of Camarillo, Marjorie Tegland and husband, Ron, of Oxnard, Victoria Pozzi and husband, Bruno, of Camarillo and Cindy Daley and husband, Stuart, of Camarillo; and seven grandchildren. He will always be remembered by the many friends and employees whose lives he touched. Future generations will benefit from the legacy of caring he leaves behind. A memorial service in celebration of Smith's life will be held for family and friends from 3 until 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27, at the Tower Club, 300 Esplanade Drive, Oxnard. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Martha K. and Martin V. Smith Fund to Benefit the Community in care of the Ventura County Community Foundation, 1317 Del Norte Road, Suite 150, Camarillo, CA 93010; or to a charity of choice.

William H. 'Bill' DeCrow
William H. "Bill" DeCrow, 68, of Fillmore died Nov. 17, 2001, at Community Memorial Hospital in Ventura. Bill was born icon on Oct. 10, 1933, was raised in Westwood and raised his children. For the past 20 years, he lived and worked in various locations throughout Ventura County. His primary occupation was that of a purchasing agent. Since retiring from Technicolor in January 1997, Bill enjoyed refurbishing his little Ventura house and yard, "playing" with his cars and lots of bike-riding along Ventura Promenade. Bill was preceded in death by his parents; and his sister, Alice, earlier this year. He is survived by his daughter, Michele; son, Brent; grandchildren, Chelsea and Geoffrey Lyon; brother, Charles; former wife, Connie; and some very close and dear friends. As requested by Bill, no services are scheduled. Mr. DeCrow has been entrusted to the care of the privately owned Joseph P. Reardon Funeral Home in Ventura; (805) 643-8623.

Eric Lyle Parkhill
Eric Lyle Parkhill entered into rest on Nov. 14, 2001. Eric was born icon June 23, 1965, in Encino, Calif. He lived most of his life in the Santa Rosa Valley, Camarillo. Eric was self-employed in restoration of antique tractors and farm equipment. Eric is survived by his parents, Clifton and Eileen Parkhill of Santa Rosa Valley; sister, Peggy Eileen Kelley of Houston, Texas; and brothers, Clifton A. Parkhill Jr. of Oxnard and Todd Andrew Parkhill of Los Angeles. After cremation, a memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 21, in United Methodist Church, 291 Anacapa Drive, Camarillo. Memorials are suggested to the Camarillo United Methodist Church.

Thomas William 'Tom' West
Tom West, 45, passed away Nov. 13, 2001, after a brief illness. Tom was born icon Dec. 19, 1956, in San Luis Obispo, Calif. He grew up in Citrus Heights and Oxnard. Tom graduated from Oxnard High School. He earned a bachelor's degree in telecommunications from Loyola Marymount College in 1980. Tom married Denise Van Arsdale on April 25, 1987. They have two children, a son, Kyle (age 10) and daughter, Alexandra (age 8). In 1982, he formed a partnership with Patrick Daily in a grip company called Grips from Hell. Tom was well-known and respected in the trades as the greatest Best Boy. Tom is survived by his parents, Eugene and Patricia West of Oxnard; sisters, Kathleen West of Oxnard, Mary Bagdazian of Santa Paula and Jeanne Padre of Camarillo; brothers, Greg West of Foster Park and Patrick West of Oxnard. A viewing will be held at 10 a.m. with funeral Mass celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 20, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church on Lyons Avenue in Newhall. Burial will follow at Eternal Valley Memorial Park on Sierra Highway in Newhall. A reception for family and friends will be at West's residence in Valencia.

Raymond Moreno Ontiveros
Our beloved pastor, Raymond Moreno Ontiveros, entered into the arms of his loving Savior on Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2001. Pastor Ray was born icon in El Rio on Feb. 5, 1940. He worked for several years for Ventura County's landscaping division and later became the owner of his own landscaping company. Ray became a born-again Christian at the Evangelistic Center Assembly of God in Oxnard, where he became an active member. In his final years, he served as a senior pastor of Getsemani Asambleas de Dios in Santa Paula. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Estella; sons, Pastor Raymond Jr. and Lucy Ontiveros of Oxnard, Gabriel and Nora Ontiveros of Flagstaff, Ariz., and Steve Ontiveros of Kona, Hawaii; grandchildren, Amber, Joshua, Jade, Adam and Mark; brothers and sisters, Frank and Maria Ontiveros of Lancaster, Manuel Ontiveros Jr. of Oxnard, Joe and Connie Ontiveros of Oxnard, Jesse and Barbara Ontiveros of Fillmore, Linda and Ruben Yubeta of Flagstaff, Ariz., David and Sylvia Ontiveros of Oxnard, and Rose Briones of Flagstaff, Ariz.; and mother, Rosa Ontiveros of Oxnard. Visitation will be from noon to 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16, at Camino del Sol Funeral Home, 200 North C St., Oxnard. A memorial service will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16, at First Assembly of God Church, 346 N. Kimball Road, Ventura. passed away Nov. 12, 2001, after a lengthy illness. Mrs. Murphy was born icon in Decatur, Ill., in 1926. She is survived by her husband, John of San Diego; brother, Frank Pope and his wife Betty of Coppell, Texas; daughter, Patricia Walton and her husband Joel of Julian, Calif.; son, William and his wife Kimi of Lake Head, Calif.; granddaughter, Erin Fauquier and her husband Rick of Ventura; and grandson, Kevin of Trinidad, Calif. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 19, at Dearborn Cemetery icon in Poway, Calif. The family requests donations in lieu of flowers to the Zoological Society of San Diego.

Filiberto 'Phil' G. Rubio Jr.
Filiberto "Phil" G. Rubio Jr., 29, of Oxnard passed away Nov. 10, 2001. Phil was a lifelong resident of Ventura County. He was employed by the Pleasant Valley School District. A Hueneme High School graduate, he was a very talented artist. He loved the ocean, open air and that was one of his greatest inspirations. He was young and full of life. Phil always had a ready smile, was good-humored and had a big heart. He had plans of finishing college. A loving son, brother and friend. Phil was a good man. He was a kind, caring and thoughtful person. He is survived by his loving parents, Filiberto "Phil" Rubio Sr. and Concepcion Rubio; brothers, Albert and Ivan Rubio; and sister, Monica Rubio. Phil will always be with us and his spirit will live on through our memories. No words can ever express what Phil truly meant to us. He will be missed greatly. Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14, at Garcia Mortuary Chapel in Oxnard. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 15, at Santa Clara Church, corner of Third and E streets. passed away Nov. 6, 2001. Elizabeth was born icon June 18, 1948, to Moses James Paul and Annie Lee Thompson. She was employed by the Department of Defense as a contract specialist and had been a county resident for two years. She is survived by her children, Verne Lynn, Vernique Lynn, Rochon Green and Robin Green; brother, James Michael Paul; and nine grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 16, at St. Paul Baptist Church in Oxnard. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Garcia Mortuary, 629 South A St., Oxnard, (805) 486-9148.

Marilyn Y. Flanderka
Marilyn Y. Flanderka of Camarillo died suddenly on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2001. Mrs. Flanderka was born icon Aug. 22, 1930, in Los Angeles. She graduated from Marshall High School in June 1948 and was married to the "love of her life," Charles "Chuck" Flanderka, for 45 years. The Flanderkas lived in Woodland Hills with their son, Dennis, for more than 30 years. They moved to Arroyo Grande in 1984 and after Charlie's death in 1994, Marilyn moved to Camarillo in 1998. Marilyn was an artistic, active, adventuresome, funny, outspoken and delightful person who will be dearly missed by her son, Dennis; cousins, extended family and numerous friends. She was an "original" who cannot be duplicated. A memorial service will be held on Dec. 1, at the chapel of Conejo Mountain Memorial Park, 2052 Howard Road, Camarillo. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation to your favorite charity or the Pacific Lodge Boys Home, 4900 Serrania Ave., Woodland Hills, CA 91364.

Anita Lavin
Anita Lavin, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away in Thousand Oaks on Nov. 13, 2001. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 16, at Kamenir Chapel. Burial will be at Mount Sinai Memorial Park in Simi Valley. Arrangements are under the direction of Mount Sinai Mortuary.

David Deneal Day
David Deneal Day, 44, of Rancho Cordova, Calif., passed away Nov. 9, 2001, after a lengthy illness. David was born icon Aug. 26, 1957, and had been a Ventura County resident for 29 years, coming from Northridge. He worked as a roofer. David enjoyed playing the drums and he loved water sports, especially sailing. Now David has set sail into heaven and his dream has come true. He is survived by his wife, Wendy of Rancho Cordova; daughter, Jolene Day of Rancho Cordova; son, Joseph Day of Rancho Cordova; grandchild, Nicholas David Haro of Rancho Cordova; parents, Joseph and Delores Day of Henderson, Nev.; sister, Debbie Gocke of Henderson, Nev.; and nephew, Tony Interrante of Simi Valley. A service will be at 2 p.m. with burial at 3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15, at Conejo Mountain Memorial Park.

Nick Mitrofanis
Nick Mitrofanis passed away Nov. 13, 2001, two weeks shy of his 71st birthday. Mr. Mitrofanis was a 25-year resident of Thousand Oaks and was recently residing in Las Vegas. He served in the United States Navy during the Korean War. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Joanne; son, Dean Mitrofanis; daughters and sons-in-law, Connie and Ken Kledzik and Karen and Tony Harris; and grandchildren, Christine, Nicholas, Kathy, Kyle and Austin. A service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, at Palm Mortuary in North Las Vegas.

Robert Vincent Morales
"In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised imperishable, and we shall be changed."
-- 1 Corinthians 15:52
The family of Robert Vincent Morales announces the heartrending news of the passing of the much loved man on Nov. 8, 2001. His death came suddenly after he suffered a fatal stroke Friday, Nov. 2, 2001. During his journey of 61 years on this Earth he became a husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Socorro Morales; daughters, Nancy Morales and Julie Morales (husband Mike); grandchildren, Dolly Villa Alonso (husband Anthony), Angel Villa, Leah Villa, Camille Gomez, Robert Tellez, Steven Tellez, Samuel Tellez, Isaac Tellez and Mike Morales Jr.; and great-granddaughter, Grace Alonso. Mr. Morales was born icon April 5, 1940, in Ventura to the union of Modesto Prieto Morales and Amada Medrano Morales. He was the fifth in a family of seven. He was preceded in death by his eldest brother, Henry Morales, both parents and his first great-grandchild, Anthony Alonso Jr. He is survived by his siblings, Charles "Chale" Morales, Modesto "Calangie" Morales (wife Susan), Angel Morales (wife Margaret), Gloria "Mana" Morales Davis (husband Herb), Delia "Giga" Morales Rodriguez (husband Danny); brother-in-law, Luis Estrada; as well as many nieces and nephews who knew him as "Tio Matie." Mr. Morales was a United States Army veteran and a City of Oxnard employee for 32 years. He was anticipating retiring in a few months. Proud of his service to his country, he was patriotic in his own right. He loved the Lord Jesus Christ and knew the way of salvation. For this his family is thankful to God. Robert, also known as "Bob" and "Matie," enjoyed playing in golf tournaments and taking the weekend 18-hole swing. He was an alumni member of the Mexican American Golfers Association. Baseball was a big part of his life while growing up in Saticoy. As a grandfather, he enjoyed watching his granddaughters play softball, never missing a game. On weekends, he enjoyed taking his grandchildren to the swap meet. The .99 cent store was a frequent excursion for "grandpa" and his grandkids, for fun. He provided financial and emotionally for his grandchildren. We all love and miss him. For all of the encouraging visits and support, the family thanks the City of Oxnard financial department, administration, co-workers and friends. For all the prayers from all of the participating ministries, especially Victory Outreach, we pray God's blessings upon you. A celebration of life will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 12, at Victory Outreach. A service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13, at Ivy Lawn Memorial Park. Arrangements are under the direction of Garcia Mortuary, Oxnard.

Irv Jim Dworkin
Irv Jim Dworkin, 95, of Shrewsbury died Sunday, Nov. 11, 2001, at Jersey Shore Medical Center, Neptune, N.J. Mr. Dworkin was born icon in Russia and lived in Camarillo for five years before moving to Shrewsbury, N.J., one month ago. He was an active supporter of the City of Hope Hospital in California. He is survived by his son, Darryl Dworkin of Ocean Port, N.J.; daughter, Candy Rich of Camarillo; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Bloomfield-Cooper Jewish Chapels, Ocean Township, is in charge of arrangements.

Erminie Ruth Clark
Erminie Ruth Clark, 86, recently of Thousand Oaks and a 50-year resident of South Pasadena, died Friday, Nov. 2, 2001. Mrs. Clark was born icon April 28, 1915, in Brewer, Maine. She married James H. Clark on Sept. 14, 1936, and was married to him for 50 years before his death in 1987. She was active in South Pasadena PTA, Oneonta Church and other community activities. Mrs. Clark is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Candee Clark McDaniel and Bill of Thousand Oaks; son and daughter-in-law, James S. and Bobbye Clark of Spokane, Wash.; grandchildren, Rob McDaniel of Kirkland, Wash., Jamie Enderby of Denton, Texas, Meghan Donnelly of Thousand Oaks and Douglas Clark of Maryville, Mo; and great-grandchildren, Erin and Anna McDaniel and Ian and Jillian Enderby. A private family service was held on Monday, Nov. 5, at Forest Lawn in Glendale. The family requests that any memorials be made to a local Meals on Wheels foundation.

Mary Jane 'Dolly' Stack
Longtime Ventura County resident Dolly Stack died following a brief illness in Glenview, Ill. on Nov. 9, 2001, at the age of 88. She was born icon Mary Jane Winslow in Brainerd, Minn., on Sept. 5, 1913. She graduated from Denfeld High School in Duluth, Minn., and went on to receive her teaching certificate from the University of Wisconsin in Superior, Wis. In 1938, she was married to George X. Stack of Duluth, Minn. The couple moved to Santa Monica, Calif., in 1941. During World War II, Dolly worked at Douglas Aircraft. The couple and their two daughters relocated to Ventura in 1959 and eventually settled in Oxnard in 1961. George worked at the U.S. Naval Base in Port Hueneme until his death in 1967. In the early 1960s Dolly welcomed new residents to the community in her work as the "Welcome Wagon" lady. She was active in Santa Clara Church and worked as the school secretary at Santa Cara Elementary School from 1967 to 1971. She also worked for the City of Oxnard from 1989 to 1993 as the information desk clerk at the City Hall. Dolly will be remembered for her enthusiasm for life; her keen sense of humor; her passion for sports, especially Notre Dame football; and, most of all, her love of family and friends. Dolly is survived by her daughters, Patricia Stack of Glenview, Ill., and Dixie Elwell of Marietta, Ga.; and grandsons, Jonathan Elwell of Marietta, Ga., and David Elwell of Roswell, Ga. Dolly's life will be celebrated at a Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 15, at Santa Clara Church, 323 South E St., Oxnard. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of the North Shore, 2821 Central St., Evanston, IL 60201-1221, (847) 467-7423. Arrangements are under the direction of Payton Mortuary, 426 W. Fifth St., Oxnard, (805) 487-5333.

Rudy Peralta Nunez
Rudy Peralta Nunez of Oxnard passed away Oct. 30, 2001, at home. Rudy was born icon Sept. 9, 1934, in California. He was a self-employed shoe repairman for 45 years. Rudy loved to play the guitar and entertain everyone with his special technique of using the strings to make the sound of a crying guitar. Rudy is survived by his children, Teresa Valdez, Gina Amador, Lisa Ruiz, Rudy Nunez and Randy Nunez; and brothers and sisters, Cecilio Nunez, Francisca Nunez, Henry Nunez, Victoria Mendez, Edward Nunez, Luis Nunez, Felicitas Gonzalez and Rosa Nunez. He was blessed with 15 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. with a prayer service at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 12, at Garcia Mortuary. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Garcia Mortuary, 629 South A St., Oxnard, (805) 486-9148. 

 Daniel Eric Hjelm
Daniel Eric Hjelm of Simi Valley passed into eternity on Nov. 8, 2001, after a lengthy illness. Dan was born icon July 29, 1950, in Los Angeles. He worked for the Los Angeles Unified School District from January 1992 until his retirement in August 2000. He is survived by his wife, Jackie; sisters, Martha Diaz and Ruth Kolta; brother, Karl Hjelm; and numerous nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. He will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved him. A service will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 12, at Oakwood Memorial Park, Chatsworth. Donations, in lieu of flowers, may be made to the American Cancer Society or AIDS Project Los Angeles.

Terry Ferris
Terry Ferris, 65, of Chico passed away Nov. 6, 2001, at his residence in Chico. Mr. Ferris was born icon Aug. 14, 1936, in Oketo, Kan., to Charles and Berl Ferris. He graduated from Oxnard High School and attended Cal Poly. Mr. Ferris joined the United States Marine Corps and served from 1954 until 1956. He worked for more than 20 years for Durham Pump as a sales manager. He loved to fish, travel, go to the beach and go to his grandsons' ballgames. He is survived by his son, Cameron of Sacramento; daughter, Cara Barbar of Willows; three grandsons, all of Chico; best friend and mother of his children, Kay Hensley of Chico. Mr. Ferris was preceded in death by a daughter, Stacy Farris, in March of this year. A memorial funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15, in the chapel of Bruisie Funeral Home. Burial will be at Glen Oaks Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society in care of the Brusie Funeral Home, (530) 342-5642.

Rose Marie Hertzler
Rose Marie Hertzler, 70, of Simi Valley, passed away Nov. 7, 2001. Rose was born icon in Akron, Ohio, on Jan. 22, 1931. She was the daughter of John and Rose Brandt and one of 14 children. She moved with her husband and three children to California in 1965. Rose most recently lived in Simi Valley, where she made many cherished friends through her association with the Catholic Church. She found love and strength through the Blessed Mother. Rose was hard-working and strong-willed. She loved her family, as well as her own children and grandchildren. She struggled valiantly with cancer. Her flame will continue to glow within all who have known her.

Jason Matthew Ferry
Jason Matthew Ferry, 20, of Newbury Park passed away Nov. 5, 2001. Jason was born icon March 17, 1981, in Van Nuys, Calif. He was a graduate of Newbury Park High School and worked at Trader Joe's in Westlake Village. He is survived by his parents, Tom and Sherry; sisters, Michelle and Jeannie; and numerous other family members and hundreds of friends. A service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Thousand Oaks. Burial will be at Pierce Bros. Valley Oaks Memorial Park, Westlake Village. Memorial contributions may be made to the Red Cross September 11th Fund. Arrangements are under the direction of Pierce Bros. Valley Oaks Mortuary.

Beulah Mae Scherer Isley
Beulah Mae Scherer Isley died Nov. 5, 2001, in Freeport, Ill. Mrs. Isley was born icon Oct. 5, 1909, in Richland County, Ill., to the Rev. George Edward Scherer and Elizabeth Simen Scherer. She married O. Glenn Isley in 1926. Mrs. Isley was a homemaker and an active member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Polo, Ill. She was preceded in death by her husband, O. Glenn, on April 17, 1993; her parents; brothers, Loren Finley and Gamalin Burl; and one great-granddaughter, Bethany. Mrs. Isley was the mother of Ruby Jean Isley, Elizabeth Isley Obendorf (husband Kenneth), George Edward Isley and David Lee Isley (wife Rebecca); grandmother of Bruce Obendorf (wife Robin), Krista Lichtenheld (husband James), Steve Obendorf (wife Cheri), Susan O'Connor (husband Tim) and Zack and Katie McWilliams; and great-grandmother of Amy, Andrew, Adam, Allen and Beth Ann Obendorf, Louis and Alan Lichtenheld, Kyle, Kenny, Lori and Daniel Obendorf, and Clare and Natalie O'Connor. Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. with a service at 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, at St. Mark's Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Ted Eilders of St. Mark's Lutheran Church officiating. died Nov. 5, 2001, at his home. Warren was the manager of the Santa Barbara chapter of the American Red Cross from 1967 until 1982. He developed a widespread reputation for his skills as a fund-raiser. After his tenure in Santa Barbara, he spent four years as the director of financial development for the Ventura County chapter of the Red Cross, from 1982 to 1986. Beginning in 1987, he served two years as director of planned giving for Sansum Medical Research Foundation in Santa Barbara. His fund-raising efforts were credited with raising over $7 million. A member of the National Society of Fund Raising Executives (NSFRE), he was the recipient of the Fund Raising Executive of the Year award in 1990 from the Santa Barbara-Ventura counties NSFRE chapter. An avid golfer, he was past president of the Ocean Meadows Men's Golf Club. He was named Ocean Meadows golfer of the year several times. He was especially proud of the many championships he won while competing in the Goleta Valley Amateur Championship, as well as numerous other golfing competitions. Born March 5, 1924, in Lima, Ohio, Warren graduated from Lima South High School in 1942 and entered the Navy. He served with the Naval Air Force in World War II, seeing action in the European Theater as an aviation ordinanceman second class and was discharged Nov. 21, 1945. He studied journalism and liberal arts at the University of California at Berkeley before transferring to Ohio Northern University, where he obtained his degree in political science, history and government in 1951. He did graduate work in 1951-52 at Ohio State University, where he specialized in Far Eastern governments and politics. His Red Cross career began in 1953. Over the course of the next 33 years, he would rise rapidly through the ranks, holding positions of increasing responsibility in Europe, Montana and California. He was the regional director of fund raising for a 12-state region in the Western United States from 1965-67, when he was appointed to manage the Santa Barbara chapter. Warren never "officially" retired and remained active as a mentor in fund raising after leaving Sansum Medical Foundation in 1989. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Vera; daughters, Tamara Miller and husband Mark of Knoxville, Tenn., Deborah Looker and husband Tom Garrison of Santa Barbara, Patricia Chism of Santa Ynez, Janine Bentacourt of Easley, S.C., and Lauren Looker of Ventura; sons, Grant Looker of Santa Barbara and Mark Looker and wife Anne of Modesto, Calif.; and grandchildren, Morgan, Carter and Andrew Betancourt of Easley, S.C., Amanda Miller of Downers Grove, Ill., and Samantha and Patrick Looker of Modesto, Calif. A private memorial service will be held Thursday, Nov. 8, at Santa Barbara Cemetery, where inurnment will follow. A celebration of Warren's life will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, at the family home in Santa Barbara. Friends are invited to join in a celebration and remembrance of his life. Remembrances may be made to the National American Red Cross Office, P.O. Box 37243, Washington DC 20013; Sansum Medical Research Institute, Diabetes Research, 2219 Bath St., Santa Barbara, CA 93105; or a favorite charity.

Judy Garza
Judy Garza, 42, of Oxnard passed away on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2001. Judy was born icon on May 20, 1959, in Ventura to the union of Mauro Garza and Trine Guerra. She was a lifelong resident of Ventura County. Judy is survived by her children: Jessica Garcia, Christina Garcia and Anthony Garcia; granddaughter, Cecilia Jessica Renteria; parents, Mauro and Trine Garza; brothers, Roberto Garza, Jerry Garza, Bennie Garza, Junior Garza and Marcos Ramos; sisters, Mary Garza and Sally Thorson; and maternal grandmother, Lupe Guerra. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Judy Estrada. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7, with a rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. in Garcia Mortuary Chapel in Oxnard. Holy Mass will be celebrated at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Oxnard. passed away in Sun Valley on Nov. 4, 2001. Edward was born icon March 21, 1915, in Garfield, N.J. He came to Simi Valley in 1958. He was an engineer for Rocketdyne as well as other aerospace companies. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Greta; daughters, Greta Barger of Oregon, Carol Haggin and Diane Agdeppa of Simi Valley and Debra Hoffman of Panorama City; six grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7, at Assumption Cemetery icon in Simi Valley. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Villa Scalabrini Retirement Center, 10631 Vinedale St., Sun Valley CA 91352. Arrangements are under the direction of Mission Hills Catholic Mortuary directors; (818) 361-7387.

William E. McDowell
William E. McDowell, beloved father and friend to many, passed away to the other side to be with the Lord on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2001. Mr. McDowell was born icon in Monroe, La., on Feb. 12, 1925, and had been a resident of Houston, Texas, since 1972. Bill was a graduate of Louisiana State University and also attended Annapolis and Tulane University, graduating with a master's in economics and education. He was also a proud Navy veteran of World War II. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 40 years, Arden G. McDowell. He is survived by his son, William E. McDowell Jr.; daughter-in-law, Sharlene King-McDowell of Ventura; daughter, Marilyn M. Hambaugh and son-in-law, Marc A. Hambaugh of Stafford, Texas; and grandchildren, his pride and joy, Shepherd T. Hall and Arden J. McDowell. However he may be remembered by his closest friends, whether it be "Shaky," "Willie," "W.E." or just "Big Bill," he will certainly be remembered as a gentleman, full of integrity, honesty and a great sense of humor. He had many talents, such as playing tennis for LSU, accomplished piano player entertaining many of his friends and family, as well as a successful businessman and financial advisor. The surviving family of W.E. McDowell would like to express their gratitude for all the overwhelming love and support that was expressed to Bill prior to his departure. In his final days he assured us that he would continue to watch over us. A private memorial service was held by his family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent in Mr. McDowell's memory to the Texas Medical Center Hospice at 1905 Holcombe Blvd., Houston, TX 77030 or to any charity of choice.

Jose Enrique Rodriguez Sr.
Jose Enrique Rodriguez Sr. passed away Nov. 3, 2001, at Los Robles Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer. Jose was born icon Jan. 2, 1925, in Monterey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. As a young man he moved to Santa Rosa, Texas, where he met and fell in love with his wife, Rita. Jose and Rita recently celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary. In 1964, they moved to Moorpark, where he joined and retired from the International Laborers' Union, Local 585. In retirement, he enjoyed traveling, fishing, endlessly fixing odds and ends around his home and for his children. He proudly became a United States citizen on June 20, 1996. Jose is survived by his loving wife, Rita; devoted daughters, Margarita, Piedad, Esperanza, Gloria and Rita; loving sons, Juan, Jose Jr. and Manuel. Rosary will be held Tuesday, Nov. 6, at 7 p.m., at Holy Cross Church in Moorpark. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7, at Holy Cross Church, Moorpark. Arrangements are being handled by Conrad-Carroll Mortuary.

Deanna Spencer-MacLean
Deanna Spencer-MacLean, 41, of Canyon Country passed away Nov. 2, 2001, at her home. Deanna was born icon Aug. 5, 1960, in Moorpark and had been a Ventura County resident for 39 years. She was a service analyst for Farmers Insurance Group. She is survived by her husband, David; and brothers, John and David Spencer. A service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, at Rocky Peak Church, Simi Valley.

Ralph B. Williams
Our father, grandfather and brother, Ralph B. Williams, 77, of Ogden, Utah, died Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2001. He was born icon Nov. 30, 1923, in Iona, Idaho, the son of Ezra Lyle and Eda Blaser Williams. On Oct. 9, 1947, Ralph married Wilma Janette Waugh in Burley, Idaho. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Ogden LDS Temple. Wilma died Jan. 21, 1989. He was reared and educated in Iona and Idaho Falls, Idaho. He was a longtime resident of Utah and Southern California. Ralph was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, served during World War II in Europe and was an expatriated POW, worked as a sales manager in the freight industry, and was a member of the American Legion. Ralph enjoyed fishing, golfing and time spent with his family. He is survived by his two sons and two daughters, Kelly (Laurie) Williams of Orlando, Fla., Scott (Mary) Williams of Corona, Calif., Lucille (Daniel) Bush of Brea, Calif., and Eileen (Kerry) Sanofsky of Pleasant View, Utah; 15 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; two brothers and two sisters, Lyle (Gladys) Williams, Robert (Lillian) Williams, Jan (Wally) Hoffman, and Bonnie (Dean) Dixon; and two sisters-in-law, Rosie Williams and Barbara Anderson. He was preceded in death by one sister and two brothers, Lucille Williams, Fred Williams and Steve Williams. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Monday, Nov. 5, at Lindquist's Ogden Mortuary, 3408 Washington Blvd., Ogden, Utah. Friends may call at the mortuary on Monday from 2 to 2:45 p.m. passed away peacefully early Monday morning, Oct. 29, 2001, with many of his loved ones gathered around him. He succumbed after a short but valiant battle with cancer. He and his wife, Joyce, have resided in South Jordan, Utah for the past year, having moved from Herndon, Va. Jack, as he was affectionately known, was born icon May 9, 1927, in Bingham Canyon, Utah. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Samuel Robison. His father was the former bishop of the LDS ward in Bingham Canyon, where the family were longtime residents. He was raised in the close-knit mining community, having attended grade school, junior high, and graduated with honors as a Bingham High Miner in 1945. He joined the Navy right after graduation near the conclusion of World War II. He was stationed at Great Lakes Naval Training Center initially and then was schooled in the technology of radar and electronics at several other locations. He remained stateside during his entire military tenure. After his military discharge, he attended the University of Utah, graduating in 1950 with a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering. He married his high school sweetheart, Jenna Vee Olsen, in the Salt Lake Temple on Sept. 7, 1948. Shortly after his graduation, he and his wife and new son moved to California, where he worked as an electrical engineer. His first wife, Jenna Vee "Candy," passed away Jan. 29, 1989. Jack was remarried on Feb. 24, 1990, to Joyce A. Robb. He and Joyce worked together for 25 years at the former Talley Corporation in Newbury Park. He and Joyce served an LDS mission in "The Bronx," New York, from September 1992 to September 1993. Jack and Joyce returned from their mission and lived in Pleasant Grove, Utah, from 1993 to 1997, at which time they moved to Bluemont, Va. After 2 1/2 years, they moved to Herndon, Va. They returned to Utah in October of 2000, settling in South Jordan, Utah. Jack was a top-notch sales manager, specializing in the aircraft industry. He was held in high esteem by those colleagues who worked closely with him. He was active in his LDS faith and held many positions in the church. Most recently he labored as a Temple worker at the Jordan River Temple, a work which he enthusiastically enjoyed. He was a lover of what he called "a good book," being constantly found with his nose in a book. His sight was failing him during the last year but thanks to the computer-online availability and large-print books, he was kept well entertained. He touched the lives of countless people during his 74 years of earthly sojourn and will be sorely missed by all who knew him. Jack was preceded in death by his first wife, Jenna Vee; mother, Hazel; father, Clinton; and sister, Mary Sue, who died as an infant. He is survived by his wife, Joyce of South Jordan, Utah; son, Greg Robison and family of Bluemont, Va.; daughter, Debbie Zuroff and family of San Bernardino, Calif.; step-daughters, Lisa Barlow of Santa Rosa, Calif. and Geri Wardlow of Herndon, Va.; and brother, Dr. Sam Robison and family of Salt Lake City, Utah. His 10 grandchildren adored him, his brother looked up to him, his cousins, aunts and uncles admired him and his God now welcomes him with those who have passed on and are anxiously awaiting his arrival. passed away Oct. 31, 2001. Mary was born icon Jan. 18, 1923, in Oklahoma and had been a longtime Santa Paula resident and business owner. She was the prior owner of Mary B's Famous Chili Dogs and Burgers in Santa Paula. She is survived by her daughter, Sharlin "Dale" Bartel of San Jacinto; daughter and son-in-law, Peggy Alsup and Gary Mourett of Fillmore; brother, Reginald Watkins of Redding; five grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and one step-grandson. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 5, at Eternal Valley Mortuary. A service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 6, at Eternal Valley Mortuary with Rev. Mark Rathe of Faith Community Church on Fillmore, officiating. passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Oct. 26, 2001, in Thousand Oaks. DiAnna was born icon in Seattle, Wash., on Feb. 26, 1959, to Bruce and Rosemarie Dennis. In March of 1975, she met and fell in love with her best friend, soul mate and true companion, Kevin. They were married Sept. 5, 1979. In March 1997, DiAnna, Kevin and their boys moved to Thousand Oaks, where they still reside. DiAnna worked for many years in the retail business, "retiring" after the birth of their second son. Her true vocation in life was to be a wife and mother, and she was such a success. She was a strong, compassionate and loving person who always had open arms to put around you. She will always be remembered for her beautiful smile, her infectious laugh and her wonderful hugs. She was a true lover of people and life. She so enjoyed traveling with her husband and being involved with her boys' schools and football teams. DiAnna was always there. A celebration of DiAnna's life will be from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 4, at the Irwin home in Thousand Oaks.

Ruth Schlanbusch
Ruth Schlanbusch, 84, passed away Oct. 29, 2001, of a lengthy illness in Simi Valley. Ruth enjoyed spending time with her family. She really enjoyed baking for the holidays and shopping. Ruth is survived by her daughter, Lou Ann Seaman; son-in-law, Ralph of Simi Valley; brothers, Edward Maass of Camarillo and Arthur Maass of Oregon; sister, Betty Wheeler of Arrowhead; grandchildren, Debi Flaherty, Helen Galang, Diana Anderson, James Gibson, Scott Gibson, Doug Seaman and Arron Gibson; 12 great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 4, at Reardon Simi Valley Mortuary. A funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 5, in the chapel of Reardon Simi Valley Mortuary. Burial will be at Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills.

Dorothy Mae Cooksey
Dorothy Mae Cooksey passed away Oct. 23, 2001. Dorothy was born icon March 19, 1915, in Laurens, Iowa. She was the fourth of nine children born icon to Arthur Davis and Emily Davis, who immigrated to America from Somerset, England. Dorothy married Glen Cooksey on July 9, 1932, in Laurens, Iowa. They were married for 53 years, until Glenn passed away in 1985. Glenn and Dorothy started their family in Laurens, Iowa. They moved in 1942 to Cedar Falls, Iowa, where they raised their five children and where Dorothy established a dry cleaning and alterations business, through which she primarily served military service men stationed at the Iowa State Teachers College during World War I and World War II. Later she owned and managed a '50s soda shop and a full-service wedding store, where she won awards from a New York fashion magazine for her custom-designed wedding gowns. Dorothy's life is celebrated by the legacy she leaves, her devoted five children, Donna Mae (deceased), Janice Kutin, Judith Stelter, Glenn Cooksey Jr. and Leyan Cooksey; 18 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She is survived by her only surviving sibling, Mary Iva Breckler, and numerous nieces, nephews, daughters-in-law and sons-in-law. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn; daughter, Donna Mae; and granddaughter, Laura. Imprinted with the spirit and lust for life, they cared for everyone. Dorothy's family and friends will miss them and forever carry them within their souls. On Oct. 26, 2001, family and friends gathered for Dorothy's funeral service at Conejo Mountain Memorial Park and afterward gathered at the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Leyan and Karen Cooksey. The active pallbearers were Dorothy's grandsons, James Cooksey, Perry Joe Cooksey, Travis Cooksey, Rick Kutin, Roger Bergeron and Wayne Bergeron; great-grandson Samuel Cooksey; and James Black. Honorary pallbearer was grandson Gary Cooksey.

Helen C. Hager
Helen C. Hager, 85, died Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2001, at her Ventura residence in the loving care of her family. Helen was born icon Dec. 17, 1915, in Anoka, Minn., the daughter of Stephen W. and Cora H. Russell and sister of Dorothy Grippi and Vivian Bullick. Her sister Dorothy preceded her in death. Mom spent her early years in Red Wing, Minn., where she married our wonderful father, Dorance C. Hager in June 1935. They were fortunate to have 60 years together. Dad preceded her in death in February 1996. Mom worked at Red Wing Pottery at Vasa Children's Home, where many children benefited from her caring personality. An artist at heart, Mom created beautiful pictures and many wonderful treasures for family and grandchildren. Family and friends were always welcome in our parents' home, where God came first and love was always present. She was a wonderful example for her children and grandchildren. Helen is survived by her son, Charles Hager; daughters, Carol Davidson, Barbara Good and Linda Dalton; grandchildren, Michele, Melissa, Jeramy, Troy, Kristina, Todd, Kimberly, Darin, Bradley, Jason and Aaron; and great-grandchildren, Christopher, Jessica, Brooke, Kaylee, Brianna, Brandon and Austin. She was preceded in death by her son, Sherwin Hager, in January 1998. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 2, and from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, at Conejo Mountain Memorial Park, 2052, Howard Road, Camarillo. A service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, at Conejo Mountain Memorial Park.

Marvis Ray Richey
Marvis Ray Richey died Oct. 29, 2001. Mr. Richey was born icon Jan. 25, 1936. He worked for Ralphs for many years. He was retired and enjoying life. Mr. Richey was a beloved husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his wife, four daughters and 12 grandchildren. He will be deeply missed and loved by all who knew him. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1, at Crawford Mortuary, 22601 Lassen St., Chatsworth.

MaryAnn Catherine Rushton
MaryAnn Catherine Rushton passed away Oct. 28, 2001. Mrs. Rushton was born icon in Cleveland, Ohio. She is survived by her husband, Rowland; son, Jeffrey Stewart; and daughter, Veronica James. A funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 2, at Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church, 3175 Telegraph Road, Ventura. passed away Oct. 28, 2001. Mr. Congleton was born icon Sept. 11, 1932, in Chester, Pa. He was a former 50-year resident of Ventura and had lived in Volusia County, Fla., for 10 years. Mr. Congleton was the owner of Bob's Automotive Machine Shop in Oxnard for all his adult life. He was an avid golfer and fisherman and known as "Poncho on the Pier." He was a member of the Sun Lakes Country Club, the Fly Rodders Club of Florida and was a member of the SDA Church, serving as a youth leader, elder and deacon. He is survived by his wife, Vera Congleton of Banning; sons, Robert Congleton of Green Leaf, Idaho, and Douglas Congleton of Battle Ground, Wash.; daughters, Sandra Crites of Oxnard and Judy Bates of Princeton, Calif.; stepdaughters, Gayle San Marco of Valencia and Kathleen Damm of Bellflower; stepson, Richard Coon of Palmdale; 14 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be at noon Thursday, Nov. 1, at Ivy Lawn Memorial Park, 5400 Valentine Road, Ventura. Arrangements are under the direction of Weaver Mortuary, Beaumont, Calif.

Louis F. Kreuger
Mr. Louis F. Kreuger, 73, went to walk with the Lord on Oct. 26, 2001, after a brief battle with cancer. Mr. Kreuger was born icon Oct. 12, 1928, in Romeo, Mich. He was a longtime resident of Simi Valley and retired employee of General Motors. Louis enjoyed such things as golf, bowling and watching the Lakers. He also spent many years coaching girls' softball for Simi Valley Bobby Sox. He is survived by his wife, Julia; daughters, Wendy Basgall, Janet Merrill, Debra Kreuger, Tracy Morse, Dawne Brewer; son, Brian Kreuger; 14 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and sister, Joyce Clark of Ray Township, Mich. Louis was preceded in death by his parents, Otto and Mildred Kreuger of Romeo; and brother, Bruce Kreuger of Algonac, Mich. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30, at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 4191 Cochran St., Simi Valley, CA 93063. Flowers may be sent or a donation made to Our Savior Lutheran Church in the name of Louis Kreuger.

Russ Pinneri
Russ Pinneri, 73, of Simi Valley passed away Oct. 26, 2001. Mr. Pinneri was born icon May 15, 1928, in New York, N.Y., and had been a Ventura County resident for 40 years, coming from New York, N.Y. He was retired from Los Angeles Unified School District as a custodial supervisor and plant manager. Mr. Pinneri was an active lifetime member of the NRA, enjoyed woodworking, horticulture, singing and was a caring father and grandfather. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Anthony and Patti Pinneri; grandsons, Nino and Gianni Pinneri; and brother and sister-in-law, Anthony and Dot Pinneri. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. with a service at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31, in the chapel of Reardon Simi Valley Mortuary. Memorial contributions may be made to the March of Dimes and Paralyzed Veterans of America.

Frederick Dana Le May
Frederick Dana Le May went home to be with the Lord on Oct. 25, 2001, in Lancaster, Calif. Fred was born icon Feb. 17, 1927. He lived in Simi Valley from 1956 to 1982. Fred worked for Atomics International, Rocketdyne and at Rockwell's B-1 plant in Palmdale as a senior industrial engineer. After retiring in 1984, Fred and his wife moved to St. George, Utah, where they lived until 1998. They then moved back to California, residing in California City. Fred lived an active life being involved with his church and in barbershop chorus. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 29, at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 502 W. K St., in Lancaster. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Parkinson's Disease Foundation, 710 W. 168th St., New York, NY 10032-9982.

John Ross Robertson III
John Robertson, 50, of Simi Valley passed away peacefully in his sleep on Oct. 18, 2001. John was born icon May 15, 1951. He resided in the San Fernando Valley his entire life prior to moving to Simi Valley 10 years ago. The place John loved to be the most was out on the ocean in his boat. He went out as often as he was able to find the time. Due to his illness the past few months, he had not been able to take his boat out and he missed it greatly. John was also an expert marksman. He loved to collect all types of firearms. John was involved in law enforcement in many areas. He graduated from the Pasadena Police Academy and owned and ran a private security business; he had been on the San Fernando Police Department and Campus Police for the community college district. He was also able to embrace another area he loved and that was teaching. He taught criminology courses at Los Angeles Valley College for 16 years. He was also a CPR/first aid trainer for the American Red Cross. John was preceded in death by his parents, John and Louise Robertson. John is survived by his son, James Stuart Robertson of Northridge; stepchildren, Eric Knudsen of San Francisco, Brittney Knudsen of Kansas; sister and brother-in-law, Jenine and Bob Snoddy; nieces, Kristy, Kathryn, Sarah and Linda, all of Bakersfield; great-nephew, Brandon Brown, also of Bakersfield; and his favorite aunt and uncle, James and Beverly Waite of Sylmar. John will be greatly missed by his family and many friends who were dear to him. Since John loved the ocean so, his earthly remains will return to the sea to be forever there in peace. A memorial service will be at 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, at Captain Hooks Sport Fishing, Channel Islands Harbor. Call (805) 382-6233 for directions.

Janice Eileen Lee
Janice Eileen Lee, 43, of Guilderland, N.Y., passed away at home on Oct. 15, 2001, as the result of an accident. Born in Sun Valley, Calif., Janice was the beloved daughter of the late Henry J. Lee and Maydell Smith Lee. Mrs. Lee survives at home in California. Janice Lee was a 1976 graduate of Royal High School in Simi Valley. She enlisted in the Navy and served from 1977 to 1979 and served in Guam. In December of 2000, she graduated from SUNY Albany and, because of her academic achievement, was requested to join the magna cum laude. She was self-employed as a graphic artist and Web designer. Her many hobbies included woodworking, gardening and landscaping. She is survived by her loving daughter, Audrey Hernandez of Guilderland; son, Andrew Hernandez of Guilderland; loving sisters, Laura Blair of Cheyenne, Wyo., and Catherine Gomez of Simi Valley; ex-husband, Jose "Chip'' Hernandez of Cleveland, Ohio; loving brother-in-law, Randy Gomez of Simi Valley; and devoted niece and nephew, Angela and Anthony Gomez of Simi Valley. Funeral services were private.

Julia and Joe Balint
Joseph and Julia Balint, husband and wife, died 17 days apart at a local convalescent hospital. Julia, 88, born icon June 29, 1913, in Crescent, Ohio, died Sunday, Oct. 7, 2001. Her husband, Joseph, 87, born icon Jan. 20, 1914, in Cleveland, Ohio, died Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2001. The couple moved to California from Ohio in 1944 and retired in Ventura in 1972, coming from Santa Barbara where Joseph managed the A&P Market. Julia was a loving mother and homemaker. Joseph and Julia celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary on Sept. 2, 2001. They were members of Community Presbyterian Church in Ventura. The Balints are survived by their son and daughter-in-law, Joseph R. and Shirley Balint of Ventura; daughter Juanita L. Ridenour of White City, Ore.; and grandchildren, John Balint of Santa Barbara, Joe A. Balint of Ventura, Debbie Johnson of Springfield, Ore., Jim Ridenour of White City, Ore., and David Ridenour of Laurel, Md. After a family gathering, private services were held at Ivy Lawn Memorial Park. Arrangements were under the direction of Sunset Plan Burial and Cremation, Ventura.

Boyd E. McKnight
Boyd E. McKnight passed away Oct. 24, 2001, in Thousand Oaks. Mr. McKnight was born icon March 1, 1913, in Grand Rapids, Mich. He was graduated from the University of Wisconsin with a bachelor of science in electrical engineering. He had served as western vice-president of the Audio Engineering Society in its early days and had worked in audio sales and marketing prior to retirement. Mr. McKnight's main interests were music and art. He is survived by his wife, Lottie; children, Brooke, Gordon, Ian, Maura and Millicent; 12 grandchildren; and one great-grandson. He will be dearly missed by family and friends.

Dorothy Mae Cooksey
Dorothy Mae Cooksey passed away Oct. 23, 2001. Dorothy was born icon March 19, 1915, in Laurens, Iowa. She was the fourth of nine children born icon to Arthur Davis and Emily Davis, who immigrated to America from Somerset, England. Dorothy married Glenn Cooksey on July 9, 1932, in Laurens, Iowa. They were married for 53 years until Glenn passed away in 1985. Glenn and Dorothy started their family in Laurens, Iowa. They moved to Cedar Falls, Iowa, in 1942, where they raised their five children and where Dorothy established a dry-cleaning and alterations business through which she primarily served military servicemen stationed at the Iowa State Teachers College during World War I and World War II. Later, she owned and managed a '50s soda shop and a full-service wedding store, where she won awards from a New York fashion magazine for her custom-designed wedding gowns. Dorothy's life is celebrated by the legacy she leaves, her devoted five children, Donna Mae (deceased), Janice Kutin, Judith Stelter, Glenn Cooksey Jr. and Leyan Cooksey; 18 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She is survived by her only surviving sibling, Mary Iva Breckler; and numerous nieces, nephews, daughters-in-law and sons-in-law. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn; daughter, Donna Mae; and granddaughter, Laura. Imprinted with the spirit and lust for life, they cared for everyone. Dorothy's family and friends will miss them and forever carry them within their souls. On Oct. 26, 2001, family and friends gathered for Dorothy's funeral service at Conejo Mountain Memorial Park and afterwards gathered at the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Leyan and Karen Cooksey. The active pallbearers were Dorothy's grandsons, James Cooksey, Perry Joe Cooksey, Travis Cooksey, Roger Bergeron and Wayne Bergeron; great-grandson, Samuel Cooksey, and James Black. Honorary pallbearer was grandson, Gary Cooksey.

John Blethen, O.S.A.
Father John Blethen, O.S.A., 79, died at Nazareth House in San Diego on Oct. 7, 2001, after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. Father Blethen began his clerical carrier in the classroom, teaching at Villanova Preparatory School in Ojai. He served as a Navy chaplain for three years before being assigned to St. Thomas Aquinas Parish in Ojai. While serving in Ojai from 1961 to 1968 as pastor, Father Blethen took on the challenge of building St. Thomas Aquinas Church. The church was dedicated in March 1963. Memorial Mass will be celebrated in memory of Father Blethen at 8 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Ojai. The Province of St. Augustine requests that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Hogar Infantil La Gloria, Augustinian Provincilate, 1605 28th St., San Diego, CA 92102-1417.

Patty E. Bruckner
Patty E. Bruckner, 68, of Bigfork, Mont., died Oct. 20, 2001, at Brendan House in Kalispell, Mont. Mrs. Bruckner was born icon Feb. 12, 1933, in Houston, Texas, to Earl and Velma McManus. She is survived by her husband, Charles Bruckner; son, Stacy Bruckner; daughters, Kathy Bruckner and Karel Marino; son-in-law, Jack Marino; and seven grandchildren, Bret Jones, Greg Jones and Scott Jones, all of California, John Marino and Charlene Marino of Montana; and Tesi Bruckner and Casi Bruckner of Oregon. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Brendan House of Kalispell, Mont., or to a charity of your choice in Patty's name.

Terry Tignor
Terry Tignor died Friday, Oct. 19, 2001, at the young age of 59. Mr. Tignor was born icon Jan. 1, 1942, to Terry and Mary Tignor. He had lived in Simi Valley since 1968 and was a productive member of society. He owned his own insurance agency, Bonaire Assurance Services, for 20 years. In 1995, he retired and enjoyed his free time and playing with his grandchildren. He is survived by his younger sister, Lois McDonald; children, T. Douglas Tignor and Carla Day; and grandchildren, respectively, Jessica, Shawn and Tyler Tignor, Nicole Hillier and Forrest Day. We will all miss the "Old Guy" terribly. A memorial will be at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 24, at the home of Carla Day, (805) 522-0647. The eulogy will be given by Jerry Day.

Jeff Tanner
Jeff Tanner, 65, passed away Oct. 15, 2001, in Maryland. Mr. Tanner was born icon Sept. 3, 1939, in Sandersville, Ga., and had been a resident of Ventura for several years. He is survived by his wife, Linda Tanner; brothers, Jerry and Delma Tanner; sons, Chris Tanner, Tom Kimble and Michael Marshall; daughters, Peggy Callahan, Cindy White, Kathy Tanner, Nancy Cody, Marilyn Raper and Michelle Marshall; grandchildren, Michael, Christopher, Harmony, Sunnee, Morning Star, Dakota, Ben, Torin, Michael, Mellisa, Jessy, Angela, Rachelle, Leslie, Dustin, Dennis and Sabrina; and great-grandchild, Geraldo. A memorial service will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 25, at Ventura Baptist Church, 5415 Ralston St., Ventura. Jeff served 20 years in the U.S. Navy and will be buried at Arlington National Cemetery.

Paul Albert Lynn
Paul Albert Lynn, 90, died Oct. 4, 2001, at Camarillo Convalescent Hospital, after a lengthy illness. Paul was born icon July 30, 1911, in Doby Springs, Okla. He migrated to California in 1938 before World War II as a dock foreman in Long Beach. He then moved to Ventura County while working for Anderson Water Well drilling. He retired as a welder from S.P. Milling Co. in 1972. Paul was an avid baseball fan. His favorite teams was the Atlanta Braves. He would watch baseball every day on television. He also loved to fish and play pinochle. Paul was a Mason with Masonic Lodge No. 633 in Ventura. He received the Living Hiram award from Masonic Lodge No. 633 in 1992. During retirement, Paul volunteered his time with FOOD Share for the poor and elderly for five years. He is survived by his lovely wife of 32 years, Pauline; nephew, Oscar Starbuck of Irving, Texas; and many nephews and nieces. Paul will be greatly missed by family and friends who knew him. He was a wonderful person. Paul's body rests at Ivy Lawn Memorial Park in Ventura. Assisting the family with funeral arrangements is Pierce Bros. Griffin Mortuary of Camarillo.

Eleanor Irish Slusser
Mrs. Eleanor Irish Slusser, 80, of Camarillo, passed away Oct. 6, 2001, at Country Villa Oxnard Manor, after a long-term illness. She was born icon July 11, 1921, in Berkeley, Calif., and had been a county resident for 30 years, coming from Alameda, Calif. She was an executive secretary with International Silversmith, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and Farmers Insurance. She was active in the Camarillo Antique Club, Camarillo United Methodist Church, graduate of Berkeley High School fall of 1939, and graduate of Dorothy Durham Secretarial School. She is survived by her daughter, Sally Hood West of Alamo, Calif.; son, Steven Slusser of Camarillo; granddaughter, Jessica West of Alamo, Calif.; and sister, Jeanie Dwyer of Redwood Valley, Calif. She was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, E. Ken Slusser; and son, Kenneth Ralph Slusser. Private family services were held, and burial was at the Sunset Mausoleum in Kensington, Calif. Memorial contributions may be made to the John Muir Foundation Medical Center, Breast Health Center, 1400 Treat Blvd., 3rd Floor, Walnut Creek, CA 94596.

Jerry Lee Greer
Jerry Lee Greer went to be with the Lord on Oct. 16, 2001. He was 63 years old. Jerry was born icon on Oct. 20, 1937, in Ventura, Calif., and was raised in Thousand Oaks. His family then moved to Madera, where Jerry graduated from Madera High School in 1956. Jerry and Jenny were married in 1959 and they returned to Thousand Oaks, where Jerry became a member of the Ventura County Fire Department. He retired as a Battalion Chief in 1984. He continued to work for Ventura County Fire Department as a driving instructor, then in the early 1990s, he worked for Special Operations, transporting "Hot Shot" fire crews throughout the western states. Jerry and Jenny relocated to the Oakhurst area in 1994, where Jerry was very active in the community of Cedar Valley, including involvement with the Cedar Valley Fire Department. Jerry enjoyed the simple pleasures of Cedar Valley from splitting wood to teaching his grandsons to fish and drive tractors. He is survived by his wife, Virginia (Jenny) Greer; sons, Steven of Fresno and James; grandsons, Mitchell and Nicholas of Thousand Oaks; mother, Helen of Madera; brothers, Ted of Sebastopol, Bob of Sonoma, John of Madera, and Dan of Fresno; and sisters, Candice Barnes and Susan Collins of Madera. There will be a celebration of Jerry's life at 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 22, at the Sierra Vista Presbyterian Church, 39696 Highway 41, Oakhurst, Calif. 

 Mary Elizabeth Brittenham
Mary Elizabeth Brittenham, 84, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2001. Mrs. Brittenham was born icon Dec. 25, 1916, in Chicago, Ill., and had been a Ventura County resident for 27 years, coming from Redondo Beach. She was a retired social worker in Los Angeles County. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Harry M. "Skip" and Heather Thomas Brittenham and John C. "Bud" and Janis Clark Brittenham; grandchildren, Jill Brittenham (husband, Peter) Hicks, Pamela Brittenham (husband, Eric) Pender, Jay Brittenham, Kristina Lynn Brittenham, Shauna Leigh Brittenham and India Rose Brittenham; and great-granddaughter, Caelyn Elizabeth Pender. A memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 21, at Pierce Bros. Valley Oaks Chapel, Westlake Village, with the Rev. Jeannie Kim officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Ventura County, 402 Bryant St., Ojai, CA 93023. Arrangements are under the direction of Pierce Bros. Valley Oaks Mortuary, Westlake Village.

Francisca Carmona Reza
On Thursday, Oct. 17, 2001, the Lord took our beloved mother and grandmother, Francisca Carmona Reza. She will be remembered by her family who loved her and will cherish the memories of her life. Francisca was an independent and strong woman who dedicated her life to her children and grandchildren. She worked tirelessly to sustain her family and she loved them all. Francisca believed that strength in character made the foundation of her family. Her strength guided her family through many difficult moments. Francisca was a vision of hope and joy. She held her family united together. Even with her silence, her strength could be felt. Francisca was born icon Aug. 21, 1911, in Hojuela, Durango, Mexico, to Julian Carmona and Mariana Ruiz de Carmona. She lived in Juarez, Mexico, for many years with her children. She migrated to the United States more than 45 years ago and became an American citizen so she could exercise her right to vote and to fight for justice by participating in the democratic process. Francisca is survived by her children, Victor and Domitila Landeros, Dominga Landeros, Maria Landeros, Librada Landeros, Carmen Landeros and Jose and Luz Carmona; 39 grandchildren; 90 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; and brothers and sisters, Santos Carmona, Julian Carmona, Rosa Carmona and Maria Carmona. Visitation will be from 10 a.m to 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 19, at Garcia Mortuary. Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 19, at Santa Clara Chapel. Mass will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, at Santa Clara Church. Burial will follow at Santa Clara Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Garcia Mortuary. For more information, call (805) 486-9148.

Homer F. Scott
Homer F. Scott died peacefully Sept. 20, 2001, at his home in Thousand Oaks at the age of 69, after a courageous battle with cancer. "Scott" was born icon Jan. 23, 1932, in Montebello, Calif., to Eber and Mary Scott. He attended North Hollywood High School and served as a machinist in the United States Navy during the Korean War. After his discharge, Homer and a partner purchased San Val Tool and Die Co. in the San Fernando Valley, where he continued his creative passion for his work. He soon became sole owner of San Val Tool and Die, now San Val Precision, located in Moorpark since 1985. Homer showed love and leadership in many ways. He served on the Conejo Valley Unified School Board for six years and was a member of the Rotary Club for many years. Homer enjoyed traveling in Mexico, originally to help build schools and hospitals with the Rotary Club and later to vacation in Puerto Vallarta. He also enjoyed deep-sea fishing, sitting on the porch at the family's lakeside cabin, fine red wine and a good cigar. Homer was a loving and supportive husband, father and grandfather. His love, good humor and keen wit will be missed by everyone who knew him. Survivors include his wife, Linda; sons and daughters-in-law, Wes and Margie Scott, Tim Johnson and Lisa Taggart, Scott and Leeann Johnson and Mark Scott; daughters and sons-in-law, Karen and Brian Butler, Elizabeth and Jonathan Adams and Maria Aragon; and nine grandchildren. A private memorial is planned at the family cabin near Lake Tahoe. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations to Hospice of the Conejo or the American Cancer Society.

Olivia F. Mares
Olivia F. Mares of Oxnard died Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2001, at Community Memorial Hospital in Ventura. Olivia was born icon Sept. 27, 1964, in Ocotlan, Jalisco, Mexico. She had been a resident of Oxnard since 1986. She loved cooking and gardening. She also owned Senor Churro, which she ran with her husband. She was a devoted wife and mother of three. She is survived by her husband, Miguel Mares; and children, Joanna, Brian and Shawn. She will be remembered and missed by her parents, Carmen L. and Francisco Flores; brothers, Esteban, Roberto, Raul, Francisco and Jose Luis; and sisters, Maria and MariaGuadalupe. Visitation will be from noon to 9 p.m. with a ceremony at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 19, at Garcia Mortuary. A funeral ceremony will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, at Garcia Mortuary, with burial to follow at Ivy Lawn Memorial Park, 5400 Valentine Road, Ventura, (805) 642-1055.

Theresa Emma Wood
Mrs. Theresa E. "Terri" Wood of Asheville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, Oct. 14, 2001, at 9:45 EDT at the Solace Center of Mountain Area Hospice after a lengthy battle with cancer. Terri was a native of Naples, Italy, coming to this country at age 12. She was the daughter of the late Gino and Maria Fabrocini and became a naturalized American citizen of the United States at age 21. Terri was a registered nurse at St. John's Regional Medical Center in Oxnard and continued her career in western North Carolina at Asheville Gastroenterology until retiring in 1998. She is survived by her husband of 21 years, William R. "Bill" Wood of Asheville, N.C.; daughters, Joni Moffett and her husband Andy of Fletcher, N.C., and Sandra Bornfeld of Ventura; and son, Dan Bornfeld and his wife Sherrine of San Clemente, Calif. Terri is also survived by her first husband, friend and father of her three children, Dr. Ab Bornfeld of Ventura. Terri has two stepsons who survive her, Brian Wood and his wife Kathy of Camarillo and Paul Wood and his wife Heather of Ventura; and grandchildren, Alex Hurlbut (son of Sandy Bornfeld), Emily Wood (daughter of Brian and Kathy Wood) and Addison Wood (daughter of Paul and Heather Wood). A graveside memorial committal service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 22, at Ivy Lawn Memorial Park, 5400 Valentine Road, Ventura. In lieu of flowers and in honor of Terri, it is requested by family that memorials be made to Mountain Area Hospice, 85 Zillicoa St., Asheville, NC 28801 Williams Funeral Home of Asheville, N.C., will be assisting the family.

David Ralph Houghton
David Ralph Houghton, native of San Francisco and a resident of Camarillo for more than 10 years, died unexpectedly Sept. 28, 2001, at his home in Austin, Texas, at the age of 61. Mr. Houghton came to Camarillo as a naval aviator stationed at Point Mugu and San Nicolas Island. He resided in Camarillo with his family until after his retirement from the Navy in 1981. After retirement, he was the general manager for Leisure Village in Camarillo, worked for Westin Hotels in Los Angeles and then moved with Marriott Corp. as facilities manager for various sites. At the time of his death, Mr. Houghton was employed by Verio Inc., in Austin, Texas, as facilities manager. He is survived by his sons, David Houghton of Tiburon, Calif., Michael Houghton of San Francisco and Patrick Houghton of San Diego, all of whom graduated from Camarillo schools. Dave is also survived by one granddaughter, Brooke Whaley-Houghton (Michael's daughter); mother, Lois Houghton of Carlsbad, Calif.; and sister, Carol Pearson of Carlsbad, Calif. Graveside military services will be at noon Saturday, Oct. 20, at Eternal Hills Memorial Park in Carlsbad, Calif. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in his memory to the American Red Cross Liberty Disaster Relief Fund, 2218 Pershing Drive, Austin, TX 78723.

Joanna M. Pettit-Harrigan
Joanna M. Pettit-Harrigan of Roseville, Calif., passed away peacefully at home Oct. 11, 2001, at the age of 35. Joanna was a loving wife to her husband, Sean Harrigan, as well as a wonderful mother to her sons, Clayton, Colin and Coleman. She is also survived by her grandfather, William Pettit; grandmother, Delphine Ortiz; parents, John and Julia Pettit; sisters Jean (husband, Michael) Gifford, Julie Ann Pettit and Janet (husband Ross) Mantel; brothers, John (wife Catherine) Pettit, and James (wife Delia) Pettit; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her infant daughter, Delphine Eva Harrigan, and grandfather, Mike Ortiz. Rosary will be recited at 9:30 a.m. with Mass to be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 19, at Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Oxnard. Burial will immediately follow at Santa Clara Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Harrigan Children Fund, Attn: Jennifer Krames, Wells Fargo Bank, 23701 Calabasas Road, Calabasas, CA 91302. Joanna's family and close friends will forever keep her memory in their hearts.

Juli A. (Beneke) Ball
Juli A. (Beneke) Ball, 30, was born icon March 17, 1971, at Los Robles Hospital in Thousand Oaks, and went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2001, at Hanford Community Hospital. She was a county resident for 22 years, graduated from Newbury Park High School in 1989, was a homemaker and a self-employed professional hairdresser with Fashion Statement Salon. She resided with her husband, Allan Ball, and her 3-year old son, Nolan, at the Naval Air Station in Lemoore, Calif. Juli is survived by her husband, Allan Ball; son, Nolan; brother, Tom and wife Gloria; and parents, Annette and Bill Beneke. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, at the Evangelical Free Church, 999 Rancho Conejo Blvd., Newbury Park, CA, (805) 498-6613, with Pastor Steve Larson officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Susan G. Komer Breast Cancer Foundation, P.O. Box 605309, Dallas, TX 75265-0309; or the Navy and Marine Corps Relief Society, 930 Franklin Ave., Room 212, Naval Air Station Lemoore, CA 93246-5012.

Hans L. Thomsen
Hans L. Thomsen passed away Oct. 14, 2001, in Simi Valley. Mr. Thomsen was born icon in Kimballton, Iowa, on April 2, 1914, and had been a Ventura County resident for 12 years. Mr. Thomsen was a Navy veteran, having served his country during World War II and for a total of 20 years. He also worked for the Glendale Unified School District for 20 years. He is survived by his wife, Agnes; children, Jane Skow, Frank Thomsen and Mary Attwell. He was the loving grandfather to Brian Skow, Jennifer McCommon, Jared Attwell, Dana Thomsen and Christina Thomsen. He was a great-grandfather to Wyatt and Alyssa Skow and Madison McCommon. He was a friend to all who knew him. Hans was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Simi Valley. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 19, at Trinity Lutheran Church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the Alzheimer's Association of Ventura County, 1339 Del Norte Road, Camarillo, (805) 485-5597.

Bobby Joe Corder
Bobby Joe Corder of Albany, Ore., died Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2001, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Corvallis, Ore. Mr. Corder was born icon in Abilene, Texas, the son of Jack and Ada V. Corder. He grew up in Abilene, Texas, and Oxnard. He married Brenda Joyce Brown on July 16, 1960, in Las Vegas, Nev. Mr. Corder was a senior systems analyst for Douglas County, Roseburg, Ore., from 1969 to 1984. He was the director of data processing for Linn County from 1984 until his retirement in 1993. Mr. Corder had been an enthusiastic hunter and fisherman and especially enjoyed the beauty of the Umpqua River. He loved to garden and grew many types of garlic, which he shared with friends and family. He was an avid reader and loved a good book. He enjoyed many vacations at Winchester Bay, Ore., with his family and he enjoyed the winters that he spent in Yuma, Ariz. Surviving are his wife, Joyce; daughter, Charissa of Mission, British Columbia, Canada; son, Steven of Albany, Ore.; brother, Bill of Roswell, N.M.; and granddaughters, Caitlynn and Kelsey of Albany, Ore. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ada V.; father, Jack; and brother, Jack.

Julie Villa Cardenas
Julie Villa Cardenas, 35, loving mother, daughter and sister, passed away Oct. 11, 2001. Julie was born icon June 3, 1966, in Santa Paula to Albert Villa and Lucy Alcoser. She was a lifelong resident of Ventura County. Julie graduated from Santa Paula High School in 1984 and attended Ventura Community College. She worked for the Santa Paula Times and the Santa Paula School District. Julie worked for the Santa Paula School District for 15 years until her death. She was very involved with the local sports programs in Santa Paula. She was a team mother for her daughter, Ana, in T-ball baseball and basketball, and most recently coached for daughter Ana's soccer team. There was never a sport too big for Julie to tackle. In the last several years, Julie served on the board of directors for the American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO). Julie currently held the position of registrar for AYSO in Santa Paula. During Julie's many years at the Santa Paula School District she was very instrumental in establishing programs for computers. One such program was Writing to Read. This program is currently used today throughout the Santa Paula School District. Julie is survived by her loving daughter, Ana Carmen Garcia; loving companion, Pablo Garcia; parents, Albert and Lucy Villa; brother, Larry Villa; sisters, Dolores and Elias Valenzuela, Ramona and Ernesto Medrano, all of Santa Paula; and grandmother, Virginia Alcocer of Fillmore. Julie also leaves to cherish her memory her nephews, nieces, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Visitation will be from noon to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17, at the Church of Angels in Santa Paula, at Sixth and Pleasant streets, Santa Paula. Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Santa Paula. Holy Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 18, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Santa Paula. passed away peacefully at his home and went to be with our Lord and Savior on Oct. 10, 2001, at the age of 75. Eduardo was born icon on Jan. 2, 1926, in San Luis Potosi, Mexico. He then lived in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, until he came to California in 1960. He has been a resident of Ventura for 41 years. Eduardo worked in construction and for Ortega Foods until his retirement in 1987. His favorite pastimes were fishing, gardening, carpentry, horse racing, and farming in his ranch in Baja California. Eduardo was such a charismatic man, he touched everyone who knew him. Eduardo will be deeply missed by his family and friends. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Concepcion Hernandez; daughters and sons-in-law, Maricela and Clyde Weems of Truckee, Calif., Esther Guerra and Armando C. Bravo, and Letty Hernandez; sons and daughters-in-law, Eddie Hernandez and Beckie Ayala, Joel and Marta Hernandez, Jose Luis Hernandez, Jorge Hernandez and Raquel Estrada; grandchildren and granddaughters-in-law, Ezequiel and Rosemary Hernandez, Octavio and Nicole Guerra, Cynthia Hernandez, Eddie Hernandez III, Nicolas Hernandez, Theresa Hernandez, Amanda Hernandez, Jessica Hernandez, Christopher Hernandez, Vanessa Ramos, Cesar Bravo, David Bravo, Ana Nunez, and Danny Nunez; great-grandchildren, Christiana and Jacob, all of Ventura County; sisters, Concepcion Garcia, Marta Tamayo and Petra Martinez of San Diego, and Rosa Benitez of Chicago, Ill.; brothers, Pedro Hernandez, Emilio Hernandez, Edmundo Galvan of Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, and Teodoro Hernandez of Ventura County; and countless nieces and nephews. Friends are welcome to visit beginning at 10 a.m., with a rosary being recited at 7 p.m., Monday, Oct. 15, at Garcia Mortuary, 629 South A St., Oxnard. Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 16, at St. Anthony's Church. He will be laid to rest in Santa Clara Cemetery icon after the religious services. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Garcia Mortuary in Oxnard, (805) 486-9148.

Joe E. Torrez
Joe E. Torrez, 62, of Oxnard passed away Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2001, at St. John's Regional Medical Center after a lengthy illness. Joe was born icon Dec. 1, 1938, in Ventura County to Elpidia and Guadalupe Torrez. Joe is survived by his wife of 42 years, Ramona Torrez; son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Leticia Torrez; daughter and son-in-law, Mary Torrez-Perez and Joe Perez; daughters, Patricia Torrez and Leticia Torrez; grandchildren, Rudy Jr., Erik and Kevin Ordonez and Richard Jr. and Erica Torrez and Christina and Juan C. Flores Jr.; sister, Connie Avila; brother, Ramon Torrez; and many nephews and nieces. Joe's family will forever remember him as a wonderful man who loved his family and enjoyed spending time with all of them. Joe enjoyed collecting coins and listening to his favorite oldies music and rancheras. Visitation will be from 3 to 6 p.m. with rosary to be recited at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13, at Garcia Mortuary. Private family inurnment will take place at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Garcia Mortuary, (805) 486-9148.

Jerry R. 'Coyote' Villarreal
Jerry R. "Coyote" Villarreal, 68, passed away Sept. 3, 2001. Coyote was born icon April 1, 1933, in Culver City and had been a resident of Ventura County for 33 years. He worked as a handyman. Coyote has been a survivor for many years. I'll miss you, my darling.

Adele G. Rosenbluth
Adele G. Rosenbluth, 68, of Port Hueneme died Oct. 10, 2001, at home in the arms of her family. Adele was born icon March 14, 1933, in Philadelphia, Pa. She was a graduate of Drexel University in Philadelphia. Adele resided in Port Hueneme for 14 years. She was president of Port Hueneme Friends of the Library and had permanently endowed the Rosenbluth Family Homework Center at the library. Adele and her husband, Murray, were the Port Hueneme Chamber of Commerce's citizens of the year in 1998. Adele was past president of Marlborough Seaside Village Homeowners Association in Port Hueneme. She was a member of Hueneme Beautiful, Friends of the Bard Mansion and the Women's Navy League of the United States. Adele was a delegate to the Democratic National Convention in the year 2000 and the California Democratic Convention in 2001. She first became involved in Democratic politics during Adlai Stevenson's campaign for president in 1952. Over the years she held important campaign and staff positions for other Democratic candidates and officeholders. She was instrumental in having two school bond issues overwhelmingly passed in Port Hueneme. Adele was a certified travel consultant, gaining professional expertise by residing for several years in Oxford, U.K. and Brussels, Belgium, as well as several locations in the United States. Many years were spent in Cincinnati, Ohio. She moved a total of 17 times during her 48-year marriage. She owned and managed her own small business as well as managing departments of larger businesses. She is survived by her husband, Murray Rosenbluth; daughter, Ellen Rosenbluth; sons, Harry and Joshua Rosenbluth; granddaughter, Emma Rosenbluth; grandson, Jacob Rosenbluth; and brother, Edward Goldman. A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 15, at Port Hueneme Community Center, 550 Park Ave., Port Hueneme, (805) 986-6542. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rosenbluth Family Homework Center c/o Friends of the Port Hueneme Library, P.O. Box 532, Port Hueneme, CA 93044-0532.

Richard Ponting
Richard Ponting, 69, of Ridgecrest passed away Monday, Oct. 8, 2001, from natural causes. Richard was born icon March 5, 1932, in Pomona, Calif., and had been a resident of Camarillo. He was retired, having worked as a lineman for Southern California Edison for 35 years. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1951 to 1955. Richard was an avid fisherman who loved the outdoors. "Baby Ducks" enjoyed his job climbing poles with SCE and he never met a stranger. He nicknamed the girlfriends of his daughters and granddaughters, "Curly," and all dogs were known as "Peanuts." Richard was loved and will be missed by so many. He was preceded in death by his twin brother, Gerald Ponting, and parents, John H. and Erma M. Ponting. Richard is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law, Peggie and Robert Jarrett of Ridgecrest and Dale and Lee Hatton of Newhall; brother, Donald Ponting of Huntington Beach; and grandchildren, Donnie, Lindsay and Rebecca Crutcher, Rendi Jarrett and Whittney Jarrett. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 11, at Holland and Lyons Chapel. A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 12, at Crossroads Community Church, Ridgecrest, with Bill Corley officiating. There will be military graveside rites by the U.S. Navy Honor Guard. Burial will be at Desert Memorial Park, Ridgecrest. Arrangements are by Holland and Lyons Mortuary.

Joseph Louis Villa
Joseph Louis Villa, 50, of Oxnard passed away Oct. 9, 2001, in Oxnard. Joseph was born icon March 2, 1951, in Illinois to Jose Villa and Josephine Martinez. A 41-year county resident, Joseph was employed by St. Francis Cooling Co. as a forklift operator. Joseph was a product of local schools, which included Fremont Intermediate and Oxnard High School. His interests included building models, music, dancing and watching wrestling, especially his favorite wrestler "The Rock." Joseph was always a giving person and will be missed by his entire family and all of his friends. He is survived by his daughter, Lisa M. Avalos; mother, Josephine Martinez Villa; brothers and sisters, Ralph (wife, Suki) Martinez of Oxnard, Tony (wife, Sandra) Villa of Oxnard, Arthur (wife, Rachel) Villa of Ventura, Jerry (wife, Diana) Villa of Oxnard, Mario (wife, Guadalupe) Perez of Oxnard, Nancy (husband, Michael) Barbarine of Oxnard and Sandra Villa of Grass Valley, Calif.; and three grandchildren.
I'm Free
Don't grieve for me,
For now I'm free.
I'm following the path
God laid for me.
I took His hand when I heard him call.
I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day
To laugh, to love, to work or play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way.
I found that peace at the close of day.
If my parting has left a void
Then fill it with remembered joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss,
Ah yes, these things, I too, will miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow.
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life's been full, I've savored much.
Good friends, good times,
A loved one's touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief.
Don't lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your heart and share with me.
God wanted me now.
He set me free.
-- author unknown
Friends are welcome to visit beginning at 2 p.m. with rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 14, at Garcia Mortuary Chapel in Oxnard. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 15, at St. Anthony's Church in Oxnard. passed away Friday, Oct. 5, 2001, at Mercy Hospital in Bakersfield. Mr. Rozar was born icon Sept. 3, 1927, in Plant City, Fla. He was a plumbing contractor and enjoyed hunting and fishing throughout the United States. He is survived by his sons, Charles Rozar of Fayetteville, Tenn., Craig Rozar and Guy Rozar of Bakersfield; and grandchildren, Charla, Tanna and Tristin Rozar. Mr. Rozar was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Brazelton Rozar, and brother, R.E. Rozar. A celebration of the life of Charles William Rozar will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13, at his home in Ventura, (661) 589-5564 or (805) 642-1156. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to American Cancer Society.

Sergio Arthur Torres Sr.
Sergio Arthur Torres Sr., 45, of Oxnard passed away Oct. 6, 2001. Sergio was born icon July 1, 1956, in Nayarit, Mexico. He was employed for four years with Morley Construction in Santa Monica as a crane operator and had been a county resident for 35 years. He is survived by his wife, Emily Torres; children, Joyce Torres, Artie (wife, Eva) Torres, Frankie (wife, La Toya) Torres and Anthony Torres; mother, Rosario Torres; grandchildren, Lael Perkins, Sabrina and Tiffany Torres; brothers and sisters, Elias, Cesar, Ruben, Eddie, Carlos, Jaime and Manuel Torres, Elvia, Bertha, Alicia, Rosario and Lourdes. Sergio was preceded in death by his father, Elias Torres Sr. Friends are welcome to visit from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 12, at Garcia Mortuary Chapel in Oxnard. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Garcia Mortuary, 629 South A St., Oxnard, (805) 486-9148.

Jesus J. Gomez
Jesus J. Gomez, 50, of Fillmore passed away Oct. 5, 2001, in Las Vegas, Nev. Jesus was born icon Oct. 31, 1950, in California to Honoratio and Gloria Gomez. Jesus had been a 45-year county resident and had been employed as a nurse's aide for five years. His family will forever remember him as a good man who loved his family and enjoyed spending time with all of them. He was also an excellent cook and loved to listen to his favorite oldies music. Jesus is survived by his wife of 23 years, Chistina Gomez; children, Jesse Gomez Jr., Michelle Gomez and Alex Gomez; mother, Gloria Chavez; stepfather, Ralph Chavez; brothers and sisters, Raymond Gonzalez of Santa Paula, Salvador Gomez of Diamond Bar, Richard Guzman of Corona, Ralph Chavez of Whittier, Raul Chavez of Santa Paula, Rosemary Blair of Utah, Virginia Kadaguchi of Buena Park, Dolores Gonzales of Santa Paula, Gloria Velasquez of Lakewood, Mary Alice Allison of Lakewood, Lupe Garcia of Santa Paula; grandchildren, Selena M. Medina, Anthony P. Gomez, Sierra M. Medina; and nieces, nephews and cousins. Jesus was preceded in death by his daughter, Melissa M. Gomez; brother, Robert Gomez; and father, Honaratio Gomez. Friends are welcome to visit from 10 a.m. until rosary is recited at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 11, at Garcia Mortuary Chapel in Oxnard. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 12, at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Fillmore. married his high school sweetheart, Connie Berkenpas, in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' Salt Lake City Temple. Immediately after, they moved to Ventura County, taking employment at the Saticoy meat processing plant. He spent the next 21 years working in all aspects of the meat business from truck driver to owner. Ron best enjoyed his role as livestock buyer for Holley Livestock Co., as it allowed him to travel to remote Western ranges and spend time with herdsmen and ranchers. Although he eventually changed careers, the cowboy never rode out of his heart. In 1978, Ron ventured into a new partnership with his good friend, the late Bob Arbon of U-Rent Inc. Together they established Ventura Rental. For the next 23 years his work in the rental industry gave Ron the excitement of a new adventure, where he could use his common "horse sense." It also enabled him to involve his family members. His independent leadership style was immediately recognized by his peers with several elections as president and vice president of the local chapter of the California Rental Association. He also served the Boy Scouts of America in many leadership positions throughout his adult life, molding the lives of scores of young men. Ron gave a lifetime of service to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He held many positions of trust and responsibility, including that of high priest. More than any other accomplishments, his most cherished is as a devoted husband, loving father and tender and affectionate grandfather. Ron leaves a great legacy of optimism, fun, humor and love. According to Ron, every day is a great day. He is survived by his loving wife, Connie. He also leaves four daughters and sons-in-law, Laurie and John Maddux of Camarillo, Suzette and Ted Cook of Ventura, Heidi and Mike Whitcomb of Ojai and Michele and Matt Carr, also of Ventura. Additionally, he is survived by six sisters, Maralyn Baird Scott, Kay Scott and Janet Jensen of Salt Lake City, Phyllis Black of Payson, Utah, Perry Wright of Lava, Idaho, and Natalie Gaddis of Chicago, Ill.; and grandchildren, Austin, Scott and Tanner Maddux of Camarillo, Kristin, Perry, Sara and Stephen Cook of Ventura, Ashley, Ryan and Tyler Whitcomb of Ojai, and David and Nicole Carr of Ventura. Ron was preceded in death by his mother, Mildred Spafford Graham; father, John Perry Holley; and granddaughters, Emily Kathryn Cook and Jessica Holley Carr. There is an open invitation for viewing from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 11, at Ted Mayr Funeral Home, 3150 Loma Vista Road, Ventura. A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 12, at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 3501 Loma Vista Road, Ventura. Burial will follow at Ivy Lawn Memorial Park, 5400 Valentine Road, Ventura. Donations may be made to the American Red Cross for disaster relief in New York. Arrangements are under the direction of Ted Mayr Funeral Home, Ventura.

Robert C. Anderson
Robert C. "Bob" Anderson died Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2001. Bob was born icon in Idaho Falls, Idaho, on July 18, 1930. He was raised in Inglewood, Burbank and Van Nuys. He graduated from Van Nuys High School in 1948. Bob joined the U.S. Army and fought in the Korean War. In 1955, he proudly joined the Los Angeles City Fire Department. He worked his way through the ranks and retired in 1982 as a battalion chief. In addition to being a fireman, he was a licensed contractor and an expert cabinetmaker. An avid fisherman, "Wahoo" Bob enjoyed local ocean fishing and loved his long-range trips out of San Diego and annual halibut trips to Sitka, Alaska. Bob was a member of the Los Angeles City Chief Officers Association; American Legion; Ventura County Sportfishing Club, where he served as vice president and charter master; and the Pacific Coast Pekingese Club, as well as being an avid bowler, bowling at Harley's Simi Bowl on Practice Pairs and Alley Cat leagues. On Sept. 27, 1986, he married Susie Majesky of Dundee, Wis. He is survived by his wife and best friend, Susie, as well as their "kids"; brother-in-law, Monty Majesky and wife Missy of Palmdale; mother and stepfather, Ruth and Mark Paulos of Oceanside; and brother, Boyd of Texas. Bob was preceded in death by his brother, Orion. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 10, at St. Julie Billiart Catholic Church in Newbury Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Bob's name can be sent to L.A. City Fire Department's Widow and Orphans Fund, P.O. Box 26920, Los Angeles, CA 90026; or Pekingese Rescue Charitable Foundation, c/o Ms. Barbara Streemke, 5610 E. 10th St., Sioux Falls, SD 57110.

Francisco S. Aguilar
Francisco S. Aguilar lost a courageous battle against cancer on Oct. 2, 2001. Mr. Aguilar was born icon Nov. 3, 1932, in Michoacan, Mexico. He was a 40-year resident of Ventura County and proprietor of Modern Upholstery in Oxnard and Camarillo. He is survived by his loving wife, Ana; children, Rachel and Mariela of Chula Vista, Renato, Juan Carlos, Ana Lilia, Federico, Francisco Jr., Omar, Vanessa, Christian and Leslie Marie of Oxnard; and grandchildren, Melody, Ariel, Candice, Jacqueline, Miranda, Zoe, Alessa and Audrey. He leaves behind his beloved mother, Amalia, and siblings Guadalupe, Baudelia, Celia, Raquel, Jose, Teresa and Apolinar. His sense of humor and generosity were well-known to all whose lives he touched. He will be deeply missed by all. Friends are welcome to visit beginning at 2 p.m. with rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 7, at Garcia Mortuary Chapel in Oxnard. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 8:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 8, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 500 N. Juanita Ave., Oxnard. married to Elder Patterson and they traveled from Oklahoma to El Paso, Texas, praying and working out of churches until Elder Patterson's death. Annie continued her work in the missionary field. Other churches were founded in Grant, Okla.; El Paso, Texas; and Albuquerque, N.M. Some of these churches are still standing today. Annie was a diligent worker for the Lord. She worked in the auxiliaries of the church such as prayer and Bible band, Sunday school, home and foreign missions and the evangelist department. Mother Alexander was also blessed to become a district missionary. She was later married to Cordell Alexander, who preceded her in death. The loss of a mate was not a detour to her call from God. She continued traveling and sharing the gospel with all those who would receive her. To be close to her baby, Anita Elizabeth, more affectionately known as Peaches, she moved to California. While in California, she united with the Tried Stone Church of God in Christ under the leadership of the late Elder C.L. Qualls. She was a worker in the local, district and region. Most of us here today can testify about the revivals. Mother Alexander taught Sunday school; ran revivals, local, district and regional; worked with the Mothers Board and the Evangelist Board. She attended morning prayer and worked with the seekers. Mother Alexander was yet a member of the Tried Stone Church of God in Christ under the leadership of Superintendent E.L. White. She ran some revivals and traveled across the country on the Greyhound bus. Mother Alexander worked until the day was done. She worked until the Lord called her home to rest. Mother Alexander touched many lives and because she lived, many learned the joy that comes with knowing Jesus as a deliverer and savior. We know how to appreciate God and love Him for who He is, not for what He can give. She leaves to cherish her memory her daughter, Anita Elizabeth Biddings of Oxnard; granddaughter, Patricia Lee Hunyon of Detroit, Mich.; great-grandchildren, Marvin Lamar Jones of Oxnard, Robert Anthony Jones of Oxnard, Elaine Williams of Los Angeles, Michael Jackson of Sacramento, John Earl Jackson of Sacramento, Elizabeth Jackson of Detroit, Mich., Bobby Jackson of Detorit, Mich., and Robin Jackson of Oxnard; 25 great-grandchildren and a host of friends and church family. A thank-you goes out to Sister Ethelene Just, who took Mother to doctor's appointments when she was physically able. The family would like to extend a special thank-you to Sister Mary Anger, who took special care of Mother Alexander and demonstrated love in action. Thanks is extended to all of the saints for their continuous prayers. A service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 6, at Tried Stone Church of God in Christ, 1350 E. Channel Islands Blvd. Arrangements are under the direction of Garcia Mortuary, (805) 486-9148.

Valerie Lee Runyan
Valerie Lee Runyan, 61, got her wings Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2001, while at home in Camarillo, after a two-year battle with cancer. In passing, she was surrounded by close friends and loved ones. Valerie was born icon Nov. 30, 1939, in Los Angeles to Bob and Sadie Rankin. After graduating from San Jose State, she returned to Southern California and worked as a schoolteacher and music instructor. In 1962, she married Gary Runyan and proceeded to raise two children. In 1975, the family settled in Camarillo, where Valerie remained a homemaker and music teacher. Valerie loved to sing. She was a member of Sweet Adelines for 23 years, performing in a variety of chapters throughout the Ventura County area. She was most recently a part of Agoura Hills Harmony Chorus. Her passion for vocal harmony was such that she also sang lead in several quartets over the years. Some of the people she met through singing remained her closest lifelong friends. Valerie was a woman of incredible strength and determination, traveling to Sydney, Australia, to see her daughter compete in the Olympic Games last year and entertaining her grandchildren, whom she adored, well into her final days. Though her warm and caring presence will be dearly missed, Valerie's indomitable spirit lives on in everyone she has known and touched.
I believe in mystery
And miracles and the magic
Of a new day
I believe in angels
And natural wonders
And the beauty inside people
I believe in rainbows
And happy endings
And dreams-come-true
-- Anonymous, from Valerie's kitchen
Valerie is survived by her devoted husband, Gary; son, Grady; daughter, Marla; daughter-in-law, Lori Hamor; granddaughters, Odessa and Abilene; father, Bob Rankin; sister, Janis Knott; nieces, Melissa Knott and Melody Knott; nephews, Jeff and Jason Knott; and many other relatives and friends. Memorial services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6, at Pierce Bros. Griffin Mortuary, 1075 Daily Drive, Camarillo.

Gloria Antonia Allard
Gloria Antonia Allard (nee Baca) passed into the arms of God on Oct. 2, 2001. Her daughter, Carmen Allard, and goddaughter, Gloria Allen, were at her bedside. Gloria was born icon Jan. 17, 1924, in El Oro, Mexico. Gloria married Lucien Allard in Toluca, Mexico, on Aug. 5, 1956. They immediately relocated to St. Boniface, Manitoba, Canada. Her first three children were born icon there between 1957 and 1960. They then relocated to Wheatland, Calif. (near Sacramento) in 1961. The family relocated to Simi Valley, where they have been residents in the same house since 1962, and her fourth child was born. She enjoyed extensive traveling, shopping, garage-saling and the company of her family and friends. She was a parishioner of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, where she frequently attended the 1 p.m. Spanish Mass. She was predeceased by her loving daughter, Linda, and parents, Joaquin Baca and Luz V. de Baca. Survivors include her husband, Lucien A.J. Allard; sons, Anthony and Richard; daughter, Carmen; brother, Joaquin Eduardo Baca; sisters, Perla Nelson and Coral Baca; and grandchildren, Jake and Luke Allard. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. with rosary to be recited Friday, Oct. 5, at Reardon Simi Valley Mortuary, (805) 526-6677. Funeral Mass will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6, at St. Rose of Lima, 1305 Royal Ave. There will be no graveside service. If desired, donations may be made to Vitas Hospice, (800) 757-4242.

Ramon Ascencio Romero
Ramon Ascencio Romero passed away Sept. 30, 2001, at St. John's Regional Medical Center in Oxnard. Ramon was born icon Dec. 2, 1935, in Mexico. He was a field supervisor for Dole Fresh Vegetables for 40 years. He was a Ventura County resident for 54 years. Ramon enjoyed working on his home. He enjoyed collecting trinkets. He loved to watch Bugs Bunny cartoons. His inspiration was silent but strong. We always knew he was there. We will all just carry a small piece of him and remember his love. We will treasure his memories and he will live forever in our hearts. Ramon is survived by his wife, Francisca Matilde Ascencio-Romero; son, Ramon Romero of Camarillo; daughters, Eulalia Romero of Fullerton, Elizabeth Romero of Oxnard and Veronica Romero of Oxnard; brothers, Arturo Romero and Jesus Romero; and sisters, Agapita Romero and Esperanza Romero. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. with rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 5, at Garcia Mortuary. Mass will be celebrated at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 6, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Oxnard. Burial will follow at Santa Clara Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Garcia Mortuary.

Eli Tarquinio
Eli Tarquinio, 92, of Gridley, Calif., passed away Sept. 21, 2001, at Oroville Hospital from natural causes. Mr. Tarquinio was born icon Nov. 19, 1908, in Rochester, N.Y. to Parisino and Mary Grace Tarquinio. He worked as a tool and die maker for 30 years. Mr. Tarquinio lived in Oxnard for 27 years before moving to Gridley, Calif., to be near his daughter, Barbara. He enjoyed golf, bowling, playing bingo, music and dancing. He also liked to go the mountains to fish. He enjoyed having his family around and especially the family get-togethers. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rose, in 1988. Mr. Tarquinio is survived by his son, Ray Tarquinio of Visalia; daughter, Barbara Jones of Gridley; and grandsons, Steven Lund of Gridley and Gary Lund of Sacramento. A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 6, at Conejo Mountain Memorial Park, Camarillo. Services are under the direction of Oroville Funeral Home.

Audrey Jean Storms
Audrey Jean Storms of Simi Valley passed away Sept. 18, 2001, after a lengthy battle with cancer. She will be deeply missed. Audrey was born icon Jan. 31, 1932, in Glendale, Calif. She graduated from Van Nuys High School in 1950. She is survived by her husband of 25 years, Dwight "Stormy" Storms; children, Robert Lacy of Wilmington, Del., Debra Lacy Powell of Simi Valley, Paul Grochowski of Mission Viejo, Calif., and Thomas Storms of Ridgecrest, Calif.; daughters-in-law, Lorea Lacy and Karen Grochowski; grandchildren, Lorea Eastburn and husband, Joe of Wilmington, Del., Troy Lacy of Tucson, Ariz., Heather Leidheiser and her husband Dean of Kooskia, Idaho, Krystle and David Grochowski of Mission Viejo and Sean and Christopher Storms of Moorpark; and great-grandson, DaKotia Leidheiser of Kooskia, Idaho. She is also survived by her sisters, Georgett Middleton of San Diego and Mary Frances Mora of Cameron Park, Calif.; and several nieces and nephews. Services were held Monday, Sept. 24, at Reardon Simi Valley Mortuary. Chaplain Dave Peckham officiated. died of abdominal cancer early Sunday morning, Sept. 30, 2001. She was surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Mrs. Snider was born icon in Grand Forks, N.D., to Norman C. Tout and Henrietta Lofsgaard and raised in Superior, Wis. She was a graduate of North Central Bible Institute, Minneapolis, Minn. A versatile instrumentalist on piano, organ, accordion and tipple (a rare, guitar-like instrument), she spent her life in the Christian ministry, first as a partner with Olga Olson, a Swedish evangelist, in a traveling group called the Sunshine Gospel Team and from 1940 until his death in 1986 with her husband, Allan George Snider. Allan and Rhoda Snider founded the Waukegan Gospel Church, Waukegan, Ill. After traveling as evangelists for some two years, they pastored the Assembly of God Church in Two Harbors, Minn., where they ministered on the radio as well. Later they founded Glad Tidings Assembly of God Church in Duluth, Minn. Following their ministry in Duluth were pastorates at the Full Gospel Tabernacle, Joliet, Ill.; the First Assembly of God, Terre Haute, Ind.; and Glad Tidings Assembly of God, Long Beach. During these years, Rhoda and Allan raised a family of five boys. A sparkling personality, Rhoda Snider ingratiated people with her leadership in the choir, orchestra, Sunday school and vacation Bible school. She welcomed newcomers with a warmth rare even in pastor's wives. She encouraged the best in all who attended the various churches in which she served and indeed in all who knew her. While her husband was a counselor at Melodyland Christian Center, Anaheim, Calif., during the 1970s, Rhoda Snider was a receptionist and phone operator at Southern California College, Costa Mesa. Before retirement, the Rev. and Mrs. Snider pastored the Conejo Christian Fellowship, Thousand Oaks. They spent their retirement years before Allan Snider's death doing volunteer missionary work for the Assemblies of God in the Philippines, Singapore and Belgium. Always active in church after her husband's death, Mrs. Snider played piano and organ at New Hope Church, Westlake Village. She was also a member of Sons of Norway. Mrs. Snider is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Clifton, Loren, Myron and Mila and Merlin and Deborah; grandchildren, Ranate, Jessica, Alicia, Kristina, Kristoffer, Nathaniel, Kara, Nathan and Dustin; great-grandchild, Isaac; and siblings, Lois, Shirley and Norman. A memorial service for Rhoda Snider will be at 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6, at New Hope Church, 80 Hampshire Road, Westlake Village. 

 Arthur Edward Williams
Arthur Edward Williams died Sept. 25, 2001. Mr. Williams was born icon May 2, 1928. He was retired, having been employed by the State of California, Los Angeles County and the Los Angeles Times newspaper. He is survived by his daughter, Pamela Williams-Ashe; and son, Jonathan Williams. Viewing was held Oct. 1 and Oct. 2, with rosary recited Oct. 3. A funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 3, at Holy Cross Cemetery.

Jo Martin-Pollack
Mrs. Jo Martin-Pollack, 78, died Friday, Sept. 28, 2001, at her residence in Simi Valley. Jo was a 42-year resident of Simi Valley, coming from San Bernardino, Calif. She was a cashier for Thriftymart for 12 years and owned Simi Industries for 20 years. Jo spent weekly time at the Senior Center in Simi Valley. She is survived by her daughters, Linda Coffee of Santa Rosa, Calif., Sharon Kubasta of Plano, Texas, and Penny Tarragano of Las Vegas, Nev.; sons, Frank Brewer of Spokane, Wash., Greg Martin of San Diego, Calif., and Bob Martin of Palmdale, Calif.; 20 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. Arrangements are under the direction of Reardon Simi Valley Mortuary, (805) 526-6677.

Arne J. Herleikson
Arne J. Herleikson, 75, a resident of Ventura County since 1958, died Sept. 19, 2001. Mr. Herleikson was born icon June 18, 1926, in Milton, N.D. He graduated from the University of North Dakota with a degree in electrical engineering and earned a master's degree in systems management from USC. He worked from 1958 until retirement in 1987 for the Navy at Point Mugu, where he was head of the photo data analysis branch and later the command control and communications branch. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Donna; sons, Richard Herleikson of Manassas, Va., Earl Herleikson of Lebanon, Maine, Steven Herleikson of Camarillo, Ron Herleikson of Spokane, Wash.; brother, Harland Herleikson of New Orleans, La.; sisters, Aileen Hotvedt of Springville, Utah, and Donna Murk of Wisconsin; and 12 grandchildren. A memorial service will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 3, at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Camarillo.

Catherine Eleanor Freiri
Catherine Eleanor Freiri, 60, of Port Hueneme, died Sunday, Sept. 30, 2001. Cathy was born icon Feb. 13, 1941, in Los Angeles and had been a 40-year Ventura County resident. She spent 25 years working for the Olga Co., mostly as an inspector. She loved wind chimes, music, dancing and especially her grandchildren. Cathy's lifelong commitment was to her family. She is survived by her sons, Michael Freiri of Port Hueneme and Robert Freiri (wife, Bridget) of Felton; granddaughter, Christina Freiri of Felton; grandson, Nicholas Freiri of Felton; sisters, Josephine Salazar and Dora Padilla, both of Oxnard; brothers, Raymond Nevarez of Santa Paula, Anthony Nevarez of Oxnard and Timothy Nevarez of Los Angeles. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. with rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 2, at Camino del Sol Memorial Center and Funeral Home, 200 North C St., Oxnard. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 3, at Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church. Arrangements are under the direction of Guardian Memorial Funeral Directors of Ventura County, Oxnard, (805) 485-2572.

Hugh Gordon Modlin
Hugh Gordon Modlin, 69, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2001, after a courageous battle against numerous health problems. Hugh was born icon on March 16, 1932, in Plymouth, N.C., to Archie and Katie Modlin. He was very active on his high school football team and enjoyed many sports all his life. He served in the U.S. Air Force for 22 years. Hugh served several terms in Europe, meeting Barbara Turner in 1952, while stationed at R.A.F. Sealand in England. They were married on Sept. 12, 1953. They resided in numerous U.S. locations until Hugh's retirement in 1973. They settled in Simi Valley. Hugh served during the Korean conflict and was assigned to Phu Cat Air Base in Vietnam 1969-1970. He also volunteered on base in various positions, finding the most satisfaction while helping with the chaplain's programs. He was commended for his work to improve the morale of the troops. He received the Air Force Commendation medal with two oak leaf clusters and the Bronze Star. Hugh was employed by Litton Systems in Woodland Hills as a master scheduler until his retirement on health grounds in 1994. Hugh will be remembered for his sense of humor and his ready smile! Also a willingness to help others. He will be greatly missed by his family and the many friends he made along the way. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Barbara; daughter, Lois Costa and son-in-law, Steven; and grandson, Sean Costa. He attended and was active for many years in the Simi Valley United Methodist Church, where a memorial service is planned for 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 1, 2001. Arrangements are under the direction of Pierce Bros. Valley Oaks Memorial Park, Westlake Village.

Jose Luis Guzman
Jose Luis Guzman, 32, of Oxnard passed away Sept. 27, 2001, at home. Jose Luis was born icon June 19, 1969, in the state of California. He was a Ventura County resident for the past 32 years. Jose Luis was a journeyman for the Shell Oil Co. Everyone called him by his nickname, "Chepe." His favorite saying was "What's up, Bro?" He enjoyed going to Las Vegas to gamble and listening to all styles of music. He loved to play baseball when he was in Little League. One of his outstanding attributes was bringing gifts to his nieces and nephews. Chepe was always a giving person. As his brother, Laudencio, states, "He died for us, for unknown reasons." Jose Luis is survived by his parents, Luis and Victoria Guzman; brothers, Roberto Guzman and Laudencio Guzman; and sisters, Lourdes Retana, Lucia Chavez, Maria Cuevas and Marissa Rivera. Visitation will be from 2 to 10 p.m. with rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 30, at Garcia Mortuary Chapel, 629 South A St., Oxnard. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 1, at St. Anthony's Church. Burial will follow at Santa Clara Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Garcia Mortuary. For further information, please call (805) 486-9148.

Erasmo Cortez Sr.
Erasmo "Apa'' Cortez left to be with our Lord Jesus on Thursday, Sept. 13, 2001, after a brief illness. Erasmo was born icon on June 9, 1918, in Morelia Michoacan, Mexico. He left Mexico to move to Texas in order to seek a better life for himself and his family. He moved to Ventura County in 1959. Apa was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He will always be remembered for his commitment to family and his sense of humor. As a father of 15 children, he loved each of us dearly. Apa always did special things for his family, cooking his special cornbread, making fresh tortillas and spending special family time during the holidays. After his stroke, Apa gave us all special time, and the precious blessings he gave to each of his children will always be remembered in our hearts. Apa was not only a dad and grandpa to those related to him, but was "Apa" to so many family friends. He was a father and friend who loved and cared for each person who came into his life. Apa was preceded in death by his sons, Patricio, Antolino, Gabriel and Gustavo Cortez. Erasmo is survived by his wife and best friend of 60 years, Octavia, of Oxnard; sons and daughters-in-law, Eliseo (Patty), John (Marti), Erasmo "Tony" (Yvette), and Alex (Angie); daughters and sons-in-law, Juanita (Jose) Lopez, Lucy (Roberto) Cisneros, Blanca (Tomas) Lopez, Felis (Dave) Bloom, Virginia Cortez, Gloria (Richard) Lopez, Grace Cruz, and Priscilla (Allan) Fredrick. Apa was blessed with 48 grandchildren and 54 great-grandchildren. We appreciate the love and support from our two sisters, Virginia and Gloria, who took the responsibility of caring for Daddy till the very end. We would like to extend our love and appreciation to the Sister Servants of Mary, who cared for Dad each night. Their ministry of prayer and love helped our family tremendously during this difficult time. Visitation will be from 2 to 10 p.m., with a vigil at 7 p.m., on Sunday, Sept. 16, at Garcia Chapel in Oxnard. A Mass and celebration of life will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 17, at St. Anthony's Church. Burial will follow at Santa Clara Cemetery icon in Oxnard. Arrangements are under the direction of Garcia Mortuary, 629 South A St., Oxnard.

Manuel 'Papa' Aguilar Magana
Manuel "Papa'' Aguilar Magana, 77, of Oxnard passed away Thursday, Sept. 6, 2001. He was born icon on Nov. 15, 1923, to Jesus and Magdaleno Magana. Manuel was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He served in the battles and campaigns of New Guinea, Southern Philippines Luzon, and after the war the occupation of Korea. Of his decorations and citations received, he was most proud of his "Combat Infantryman Badge." Manuel worked 27 years for Gentry Corp. of Oxnard as a shipping/receiving foreman, until their relocation to Gilroy, Calif. He then worked for Bristol/Meyer Clairol of Camarillo also as a shipping/receiving foreman for 11 years, until his retirement in 1989. Manuel was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Connie. He is survived by his daughter, Christine Magana Nixon; sons, Robert B. and Ronald B. Magana, all of Oxnard; grandchildren, Brandon and Jayme Lynn Conrad of Oxnard, Robert Anthony and wife, Sandra Natalia of Oxnard, Mark Jason Magana of Beijing, China, Eleary Shane Nixon, Embarly Shavon Nixon, Emerald Shawna Nixon, all of Oxnard, and Ronnie Lewis and Manuel Magana of Nevada; great-grandchildren, Tristin Nathanial Breth of Minnesota, and Joseph Anthony Magana of Oxnard; and his loving brothers, Ysidro and Ruben Magana of Oxnard. Special thanks to all the family and friends who stood by Papa's side. The family would like to express its sincere gratitude to the entire staff of St. John's Regional Medical Center for making Papa's last days as comfortable as possible. Services will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 11, with a viewing prior to the service beginning at 9 a.m., at Conrad-Carroll Mortuary in Oxnard. Private services will be held at a later date. Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Conrad-Carroll Mortuary, 401 W. Channel Islands Blvd., Oxnard (805) 487-4911.

Erby Storts
Erby Storts, 63, died accidentally in Brentwood on Aug. 16, 2001. Mr. Storts resided in Ventura for many years before moving to Northern California, where he resided for the past 12 years. Mr. Storts owned a food business in Santa Paula before entering the trucking business. He was associated with many trucking firms and recently established the Erby Storts Trucking Co. He was very active with the youth group at a Santa Paula church for many years, training and doing photography for them. Mr. Storts was an accomplished athlete, excelling in tennis, softball and golf in recent years. He loved seeing his children and grandchildren in sporting events. Mr. Storts is survived by his wife of 42 years, Nella; son, Brian; daughter, Velvia; son-in-law, John Andrews; grandchildren, Courtney, Ellie and Daniel Covarrubias; brothers-in-law, Clifford Endicott and Tom Endicott; sister-in-law, Mary Ann Porter; and son-in-law, Rocky Covarrubias. Celebration of life services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 21, at the Neighborhood Church, 50 Birch St., Brentwood, CA 94513. For further information, contact Brentwood Funeral Home, Brentwood, (925) 634-2171.

Dorothy Mae Lowe
Dorothy Mae Lowe, 69, of Bermuda Dunes passed away after a brief illness on Aug. 15, 2001. Dorothy was born icon May 5, 1932, in Arkansas. She was a longtime resident of Oxnard and had worked at Fabric Well before moving to Bermuda Dunes. She is survived by her daughters, Becky Contreras (husband, John) of Oxnard, Rhonda Lesner and Lora Hulet of La Quinta; sons, David Kee of Colorado, Charles Kee of Hollywood and Curtis Kee of Wisconsin; grandchildren, Justin, Jason and Jill Contreras, Kimberly Hesch (husband, Mike), Liz and Janna Lesner, Cheri, Casey, Calsi and Colby Hulet, Cassidy, Nicholas and Melissa Kee and Curtis Kee Jr.; great-granddaughters, Alyssa Gonzalez and Clarrissa Contreras; great-grandson, Jonathan Hesch; sisters, Norma Yeager and Madeline Cargill of Oxnard, Ruby Lewis (husband, Gene) of Modesto; brothers, Jesse Spain of Oregon; and twin brother, Doris of Port Hueneme. She was preceded in death by her great-granddaughter, Kassandra Contreras, in 1997. Dorothy was cremated and her ashes were scattered over a hillside in Redondo Beach. A memorial plaque will be placed in the Rose Garden at Conejo Mountain Memorial Park in Camarillo.

James Edward Hazen
James Edward Hazen, born icon Jan. 14, 1930, passed away Aug. 14, 2001. He is survived by his brother, Gordon Hazen; wife, Sylvia Hazen; daughters, Debra and Wendy; sons, James, Edward, Derik and Cory; 13 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 19, at Faria State Beach Campground off old Pacific Coast Highway. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Ramona VNA and Hospice, 890-A W. Stetson Ave., Hemet, CA 92543, in memory of Jim Hazen.

Constance Chacopulos Platte
Constance Chacopulos Platte passed away unexpectedly on Aug. 12, 2001. Connie was born icon July 11, 1967, in Torrance. She was a graduate of Buckley School and Loyola Marymount University. She was very talented and loved singing and drama. Connie and her husband co-founded Crop n' Style and Platte Productions. She is survived by her husband, Curtis; children, Hunter (age 6) and Skylar (age 4); and mother, Marion Manitakos. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 16, at the Church at Rocky Peak, (818) 709-0113, with a reception to follow at Braemar Country Club. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Connie's memory to the Amanda Foundation, (310) 278-2935.

Lyman Aird Speakman
Lyman Aird Speakman, 77, of Camarillo passed away Sunday evening Aug. 12, 2001, as a result of complications of stroke. He died at his home in Camarillo, surrounded by many of his loving family. He was the husband of Nicholaus Kramer Speakman; and father of six children, Lindann (husband, Alan Cheney), Annette (husband, Tom Jones), Larry (wife, Becki), Robert (wife, Kathy), Ronald (wife, Wendy) and David (wife, Brenda). He also had 24 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; a brother, Bruce; and a sister, Gloria Wright. Lyman was born icon Feb. 16, 1924, in Logan, Utah, to Lyman J. Speakman and Afton Hartence Obray. His ancestors were immigrants from Europe - England, Norway and Wales - who all traveled the Mormon pioneer trail to Utah. Lyman attended school in Salt Lake City, Utah, and graduated in 1941 from West High School. He enrolled at the University of Utah and entered the Army Air Corps for pilot training. He served his country in World War II as radar navigator for the P-61 "Black Widow" fighter-bomber in the Pacific. In between training, he became engaged to the sweetheart from his youth, Nicholaus Kramer, on Christmas Eve 1942, and they married Aug. 21, 1943, at the Santa Ana Army Air Corps Training Base in California. They were sealed for time and eternity in the Salt Lake City Temple on Nov. 1, 1943. When the war ended, he returned to his wife and young family and resumed his studies at the university. He became an aeronautical engineer and made numerous contributions as a lead engineer on many aircraft. He spent much of his career at the famed Lockheed Skunk Works in California. His aircraft included, among others, the Apollo spacecraft, the SR-71 Blackbird, the Boeing 747, the F-18 Hornet and his last achievement, the F-117 Stealth fighter. He was a faithful and devout member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, in which he gave a lifetime of service. After his retirement, he served as a missionary with his wife, Nicholaus, in New Zealand. Lyman reared his children to be faithful, hard-working, educated and self-reliant. He always taught them more by example than by word. He loved music and had all his children learn various musical instruments. He was himself an accomplished pianist and played until the later years of his life. He was perhaps best known for his gentle manner, friendly smile and quiet demeanor. He had a wonderful ability to befriend others, young or old, and make them feel immediately at ease. He simply had no enemies; everyone he knew was his friend. He will be greatly missed and remembered with honor. Viewing will be at 10 a.m. with a funeral service at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 16, at the Las Posas Chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Camarillo. passed away Aug. 10, 2001, in Bullhead City, Ariz. Mr. Dettling was born icon July 21, 1935, in San Francisco. He was retired, having previously worked as district supervisor for Payless Shoe Source. He is survived by his wife, Diane of Laughlin, Nev.; daughters, Donna Sujata of Oak Park and Cindy Rentch of Visalia; grandchildren, Ashley and Steven Sujata and Jeremy Rentch; stepchildren, Catherine Reeves of Moorpark, Chris Taber of Rogue River, Ore., and Theresa Chaides of Santa Monica; sisters, Maria Dal Porta of Daly City, Calif., and Florence Dale of Brentwood, Calif.; and three step-grandchildren. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18, 2001, at Dimond and Sons Silver Bell Chapel in Bullhead City, Ariz. passed away quietly at home in Simi Valley on Aug. 4, 2001, surrounded by his family. When Bill passed away, many relatives and friends greeted him. Bill was born icon Oct. 4, 1934, in Fayette, Ohio. He was a longtime supporter of AYSO soccer at Winnetka Park in San Fernando Valley, coaching his children, as well as many other children in the area, many of whom referred to Bill as Dad. Bill also coached the Chatsworth High School soccer team from 1978 to 1980. He was a past president, commander and district commander of VFW Post 1584 in Adrian, Mich. Bill was a Korean War veteran who served with honor in the United States Navy. He was in the fire safety business for 45 years and is well-known in the industry. Bill and Sue Insley were married Oct. 29, 1955, in Rock Falls, Ill. Bill is survived by his devoted wife, Sue; children, Ronda (husband, Ed) Weltzman, Renee (husband, Ron) Anthony, Scott (wife, Barbara) Hippert, Brad (wife, Toni) Hippert; grandchildren, Todd and Adam Reynolds, Matt, Amanda, Krysti, Katie and Kara Hippert, Matt Anthony, all of Simi Valley; and sisters, Donna Warner, Sue Anne Kilgore and Pat Martinez, all of Belding, Mich. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Don and Doris Hippert. There will be no services at Bill's request. Arrangements have been made by the Neptune Society. Hospice of Kaiser in Granada Hills, Calif., provided wonderful services to Bill and the family would like to thank Kaiser Hospice for all the time, effort and care given to a man they didn't even know. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Kaiser Permanente, Attn: Hospice, 13652 Cantara St., Balboa Plaza Bldg, Panorama City, CA 91402. The family gives special thanks to our aunt, Shirley McConnell, for her love and support. Bill was a loyal devoted husband and father, doing all it took to make sure his family was cared for, including keeping his promises right up to the time he passed. Bill (Dad) will be missed by all that new and loved him.
Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow;
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain;
I am the gentle autumn's rain.
When you awaken
In the morning's hush,
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft star
that shines in the night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry.
I am not there, I did not die.
-- author unknown

John David Orvis
John David Orvis, 64, gospel, blues, jazz artist and longtime resident of Ojai, went home to Jesus just the other day, suddenly and peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, July 1, 2001. John was born icon in Glendale, Calif., on July 28, 1936, to John Francis and Kathryn Ida Orvis. John David Orvis was a multifaceted man. He was a versatile character actor of motion pictures ("Beverly Hillbillies," "Hot Shots," "Mobsters" and others), television and commercials. The rough-and-tumble demeanor that attracted Hollywood casting agents to John differed dramatically when he was among the children of Ojai, who have come to know John and P.K as Santa and Mrs. Claus. He was also Ventura County Star's No. 1 Santa Claus. Composer: lyrics, music, arranging and musical scores for films. Musician: guitar, bass, harmonica, oud, dulcimer, banjo and piano. Singer: gospel, blues and jazz. He played at the Santa Paula Jazz Festival, Devonshire Downs, Ojai Blues Festival, Harvest Festival, Valhalla Jazz Festival in Lake Tahoe and Hanalei, Hawaii, and more. He was a writer of poetry, children's books and others. John was also an artist and illustrator. John performed with, backed up and wrote music for some of the biggest names in the music business: Neil Diamond, Jimi Hendrix, Joe Cocker, Eric Burden and the Animals, The Norman Brown Sextet with Thommy Thompson, Big J. McNealy, The Robins, Timmy Yuro, The Coasters, Ron Holden, Frankie Lane, The Fifth Dimension, Jimmy Carl Black and Canned Heat. Not to mention some of his own bands, the Sessionaires, Smoke, Jo Blues Band and LMOTM Blues Band. A man with a heart after God, John was a missionary to Haiti on the island of La Gonave, where he helped to build a cement roof on a hospital. He played music for the people of La Gonave and taught a young man dying of throat cancer to play the blues. If you knew John Orvis, you knew his Jesus. It was written all over his face and in the life he sang about, in the music. In 1996, John released his best CD, "Washed in the Blood," on his own label, Say Listen! The gospel- and blues-tinged selections on WITB included both new compositions and John's own arrangements of traditional gospel songs by Mahalia Jackson and Sister Rosetta Tharpe. In John's experience, the blues and gospel went hand in hand. John belonged to SAG, AFTRA, GMA and Musicians Union. He was a collector of old radios, was an entomologist and a philatelist. John came to Ojai in 1971, to escape the fast pace of Hollywood and to raise his family. He endeared himself to some of the oldest families in the valley. John worked at both Ojai Valley and Thacher private schools, where the teachers and students loved him. He also was a rancher and owned his own business for 10 years. Most of Ojai, old and newer residents alike, knew John. As he would ramble the streets of Ojai with a Pignose amplifier strapped to his back while playing his custom left-handed Fender guitar, he became something of a tourist attraction in the quaint town, where he was dubbed "the original Ojai bluesman." Then you'd see him hiking on Shelf Road with his dog, Clementine Rose (pig gone wild) or profiling through town on his Harley-Davidson. Those abiding until Jesus returns are his wife, best friend, lover and soul mate, P.K. Orvis; children, Myles Malcolm Vandegrift, Kelly Kimberly Green, Jimmy Reed Orvis and Denise Rae Orvis; grandchildren, Sean Malcolm Green, Dylan Lewis Green and Samuel Vandegrift, who is on the way; sisters, Anne Welsh and Sheila Orvis; and niece, Laurie Williams. There will be a memorial service and celebration of John's life, "a man who lived the life he sang about in his song," at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 28, in the Matilija Junior High School auditorium in Ojai. Bring your memories and a brunch potluck dish. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that memorial donations be made in John Orvis' name to Sure Foundation Worship Center, P.O. Box 903, Ventura, CA 93002. The music and love of John Orvis has touched many lives and will continue to because he has left something behind in all of our hearts to carry on. Johnny we love you, till we meet again on the banks of the Jordan.

Linda F. Buckle
Linda F. Buckle, 62, died peacefully at home on July 24, 2001, after a short illness. She was born icon Linda Francis Johnson in Fillmore and was a lifelong Ventura County resident. After graduating from Fillmore High School, she went on to earn a bachelor's degree from Cal Lutheran University. Linda worked as a counselor at the California Youth Authority and then embarked on a real estate career. In 1979, Linda married Blaine E. Buckle. The last several years, Linda and Blaine spent traveling around the country enjoying the sights and people they met along the way. Linda especially enjoyed fishing, camping and cooking for family and friends. Linda is survived by her husband, Blaine, and family and the hundreds of friends she made over the years. At Linda's request there will be no services. Donations may be made to Livingston Visiting Nurse Association. Arrangements are under the direction of Payton Mortuary.

Stephen Tavelli
Stephen Tavelli, born icon Dec. 26, 1912, in Lafayette, Colo., passed away July 23, 2001, in Simi Valley. A service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, July 30, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 5028 Cochran St., Simi Valley. Burial will be at Assumption Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Crawford Mortuary, Northridge.

Nellie Johnson Vandeman
Nellie Johnson Vandeman, beloved wife of George Vandeman, founder/director of the It Is Written telecast, had waged a courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease since 1996. She passed away peacefully in her sleep at 7:05 a.m. Wednesday, July 25. Nellie is survived by her children, George, Ron, Bob and Connie; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; relatives and a host of friends. Her funeral service will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, July 28, at Camarillo Seventh-day Adventist Church located at 3975 E. Las Posas Road, Camarillo.

Loretta A. Hart
Loretta A. Hart, 78, of Tulsa, Okla., passed away Sunday, July 22, 2001. A native of Omaha, Neb., and the daughter of Albert J. and Hazel Cline McCord, Loretta was raised in Gretna, Neb. After raising her family she worked for the U.S. Navy as a supervisor in the equipment and supplies division in Port Hueneme. One of Loretta's favorite pastimes was playing cards at the community center, East Side Christian Church. Loretta is survived by her children, Ronald J. Hart, Roger J. Hart, D. Edward Hart, Richard D. Hart, Carol E. Hart; brother, David McCord; sisters, Anna Sczepaniak and Hazel Barbara Palmer; 14 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Rosary was said at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 26, at Fitzgerald's Ivy Chapel. passed away Sunday, June 17, 2001, at his home in Vancouver, Wash. He was 73. Mr. Dilanni was born icon Oct. 5, 1927, in McKees Rocks, Pa., and moved with his family to Simi Valley in 1965. He was an electronic technician for NBC Studios in Burbank for 25 years. He retired in 1990. Mr. Dilanni spent the last three years living in Vancouver, Wash., near his loving companion of 10 years, Rose Montag. He was preceded in death by his wife of 42 years, Bertha E. Gavlak Dilanni who passed away in 1990. Survivors include his sons, John Dilanni of Camarillo and Joseph Dilanni Jr., of Ellison Bay, Wis.; daughters and their husbands, Patricia Dilanni and Donald Simmons of Carmichael, Calif., and Debora Dilanni and Raymond Benson of Grass Valley, Calif.; eight grandchildren; sister, Irene Tarquinio of Pennsylvania; brother, Samuel Dilanni of Texas; and special companion, Rose Montag of Vancouver, Wash., and her eight children. Joseph will be greatly missed by his family and all who knew him. A prayer service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 28, at Assumption Cemetery icon in Simi Valley. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Richard Scanlan
Richard Scanlan, 106, of Ventura passed away July 18, 2001. Mr. Scanlan was born icon April 17, 1895, in Denver, Colo., and had been a longtime resident of the San Francisco Bay area. He resided in Ventura since 1996. Mr. Scanlan began his career in men's clothing at the May Co. in Denver, Colo., in 1914. He moved to San Francisco and continued as a buyer for various stores until his retirement in 1976. he loved baseball, golf and all people. He was predeceased by his wife, of 79 years, Mary; and sons, Richard and Howard. Mr. Scanlan was the beloved brother of Ann Killam of Amarillo, Texas; beloved father-in-law of Helen Scanlan and Rosemary Scanlan; beloved grandfather of Richard Scanlan, Virginia Weilbacher, Michael Scanlan, Joanne Cowan, Matt Scanlan and Monica Steinberger; great-grandfather of Bill, Greg, Brian and Drew Weilbacher, Dana and Tim Scanlan, Christine and Stacey Scanlan, Matt, Marissia and Alanna Cowan, Kellen and Emma Scanlan and Krista and Eric Steinberger; and great-great-grandfather of Courtney and Erin Weilbacher, Tim Collins and Ethan Weilbacher, and Brady Scanlan. Mass will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. July 26, at Santa Clara Church in Oxnard with Father Marco Ortiz officiating. Burial will be at St. Mary's Cemetery icon in Oakland, Calif. at a later date.

Marilyn Jane Weber
Marilyn Jane Weber, 60, passed away on July 13, 2001, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Her beautiful smile and gentle spirit are greatly missed. Jane was born icon June 4, 1941, to Wilbur and Lennabell Doud in Peru, Ind., where she was raised with her brother, Jim, and sister, Joann, on the Doud Apple Orchard. She moved to Arizona when she was 16 and later resided in San Diego, where she completed her degree in education from California Western University. She taught elementary school until meeting her husband of 20 years, eventually settling in Westlake Village in 1968. She made many friends working at Curt Wagners, Parchment and establishing herself as a successful real estate agent for Jon Douglas/Coldwell Banker. Jane was a loving, giving mother to her children, Eric Douglas (age 32) and Aimee Elizabeth (age 29) and a dear, special friend to many. "Sweet lady Jane'' loved nothing more than to share stories and be surrounded by her friends and family. She had a special way of touching the hearts of those around her. She is forever beautiful, forever loved and forever our friend. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 26, at Westlake Village Inn Gazebo, 31943 Agoura Rd., Westlake Village, CA 91361. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be sent to John Wayne Cancer Institute, 2001 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 860-West, Santa Monica, CA 90404 (please designate for Medical Oncology/Dr. Steven O'Day); or VITAS Hospice, 16030 Ventura Blvd., Suite 600, Encino, CA 91436.

Edyth Mae Butzer
Edyth Mae Butzer, 81, of Newbury Park passed away quietly in her own home in the early morning hours of July 13, 2001. She is survived by her daughters, Jacquie and Jeri; son, Lee; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law; and numerous nieces and nephews. Her husband, Herb, preceded her in death in 1997, after almost 59 years of marriage. Herb and Edyth were both leaders for Community Services at the Newbury Park and Thousand Oaks Adventist Churches for more than 15 years. Their efficient operation provided assistance for local, national and international needs, maintaining a high level of readiness for disaster preparedness and response, such as the Northridge earthquake in 1994, where the Conejo group provided in-kind goods, food, blankets and clothing. Working through ADRA, the Adventist Development and Relief Agency, Edyth and her associates in Newbury Park prepared, classified and shipped large volumes of clothing to disaster areas in the U.S. and Third World countries. Edyth was a member and served on local and state boards for the Women's Christian Temperance Union (WCTU) and was an active member with Volunteers Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD), which operates under the auspices of the American Red Cross. Edyth also assisted with The Pantry, a local food bank for the Conejo Valley sponsored by the Newbury Park and Thousand Oaks SDA churches during the late 1990s and she ran Grandma's Thrift Shop at Ventura Estates from 1997 until her death. She represented the Southern California Conference of Community Service Directors in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, three years ago and in Boston, Mass., last year. Edyth was born icon Sept. 19, 1919, in Orangeville, Ohio, to Thomas and Lena Abbott Young. She met her future husband, Herbert E. Butzer, while attending Washington Missionary College in Washington, D.C. They were married on Nov. 12, 1938. Immediately after their marriage, the young couple moved to Los Angeles, where Herb was employed at White Memorial Hospital and Edyth provided baby-sitting for friends and neighbors. Their three children were born icon between 1939 and 1950. Herb and Edyth spent almost 40 years in the Los Angeles and Glendale areas, working at various Seventh-day Adventist offices, including the Lincoln Park Memorial School, Glendale Adventist Hospital, the Southern California Conference and the Pacific Union Conference. They also operated a small corner grocery store in Glendale in the mid-1950s. Herb and Edyth moved to Thousand Oaks in 1977, when the Adventist church moved its Pacific Union Conference office to Westlake Village. She continued to work for the union office until she retired and even afterwards continued to help out whenever she was needed. After moving to the Conejo Valley, they attended the Newbury Park Church until it merged with the Thousand Oaks Church, where Edyth was a member at her death. A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 18, at Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills. A memorial service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 18, at the Ventura Estates Chapel, 915 Estates Drive, Ventura. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Edyth Butzer to either Adventist Community Services at the Thousand Oaks Adventist Church or the American Cancer Society.

Walter N. Bauer
Walter N. Bauer, 72, passed away March 11, 2001, in Spokane, Wash., after a year-long battle with cancer. Mr. Bauer was born icon Aug. 31, 1928, in Wabasha County, Minn., the son of Frank John and Cecelia Helen Bauer. He had been a Ventura County resident from 1937 until 1986, when he retired from Getty Oil Corp. as plant operator, after 32 years. He grew up in Oxnard, attended local schools and graduated from Oxnard Union High School in 1946. He served his country in the U.S. Army Artillery in Europe from 1950 to 1952. After retiring to civilian life he married Shirley Mae Holt of Ventura. Shirley passed away in 1998. In 1986, he moved to Chewelah, Wash., to enjoy retirement. His hobbies included raising pigeons, gardening, cooking (he thought he was a great cook) and reading old newspapers. He enjoyed the outdoors, sports and building his house. He is survived by his daughters, Beverly Ann Skyles of Gilroy, Calif., Valerie Marie Dominguez of Port Hueneme and Evelyn Kay Balam (husband, Vincent) of Oxnard; grandchildren, Alyssa, Christopher and Vincent Balam; and brothers, Albert Bauer and wife, Sue of Oxnard, Robert Bauer and Jerome and Carole Bauer of Chewelah, Wash. Funeral services were held on March 17, at St. Mary of the Rosary Catholic Church with Father Al Grasher officiating. Pallbearers were Randall Bauer, Brian Bauer, Jason Bauer, Alika Weitecha, Albert Bauer and Benjamin Arcangel. Burial was in Evergreen, Washelli Cemetery icon in Seattle, Wash.

Hector Cardenas Pasmant
Longtime Ventura County resident, Hector Cardenas Pasmant, passed away Friday, July 13, 2001, at Saint Johns Hospital, with his wife and family by his side. Hector was born icon in Brownsville, Texas, on Dec. 1, 1934, to Manuel and Guadalupe Pasmant. Hector led a full life and, to the end, served his Lord with faithfulness. He ran the race with conviction and held steady to the course the Lord placed him on more than 25 years ago..."well done, good and faithful servant". A trucker for nearly 50 years, Hector was employed by many local firms including, United Foods (formerly Mushroom King), Hoskins Brothers, Dave Walsh Trucking, Sal Loera Trucking, Citrus Express and Romines Trucking. Hector leaves behind his wife of 48 years, Esther Orozco-Pasmant; two sisters, Mary Lopez of Camarillo and Irma Ontiveros of Oxnard; two brothers, Manuel Pasmant of Port Hueneme and Gilberto Pasmant of Lynwood; four sons, Reynaldo, Danny and Mark Pasmant of Oxnard and Ralph Martinez of Ventura; one daughter, Elda Pasmant-MacDonald of Oxnard; 11 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. A special thanks goes out to sisters-in-law, Stella Carranco, Rachel Gallegoes, Angie Rodriguez, Mary San Pedro and Celia Pasmant for their love and support during Hector's last days.
"As long as I have these two arms,
you'll never go hungry".
--Hector Pasmant
There will be a graveside service at 11 a.m. Monday, July 16, 2001, at Ivy Lawn Memorial Park, 5400 Valentine Rd., Ventura. A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. also on Monday, July 16, 2001, at Channel Islands Vineyard Church, 1851 Holser Walk, Suite 200, Oxnard. Arrangements are under the direction of Garcia Mortuary, 629 South A St., Oxnard, (805) 486-9148.

Elizabeth A. Jennings
Elizabeth A. Jennings died in Los Angeles on July 11, 2001. Liz, as she was known to her family and friends, was born icon Sept. 26, 1918, in Phoenix, Ariz., to Henry and Ione Austen. She was a graduate of Woodbury University in Los Angeles. Liz was married to the late Gerald M. Jennings, chairman of the board of Everest and Jennings International, Ltd., a world leader in the manufacturing of wheelchairs. Liz served as corporate secretary and was a member of the Board of Directors for Everest and Jennings. Liz was very active in community organizations such as the Santa Monica Center Auxiliary, the Santa Monica Breakfast Club, the Santa Monica Women's Rotary and the First United Methodist Church Foundation. Liz and her late husband, Gerald were major benefactors of the Santa Monica Medical Center's Gerald M. and Elizabeth A. Jennings non-Invasive Cardiovascular Unit. Liz was a passionate supporter of the arts, theater, and loved to travel and meet new people. She is survived by her stepsons, Gerald M. Jennings Jr. of Fallbrook and Arthur P. Jennings and his wife, Sharon Jennings of Santa Monica. She will be greatly missed by many and shall always be remembered for her kindness and generosity to all whose lives she touched. The memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Monday, July 16, at First United Methodist Church of Santa Monica, 1008 11th St., Santa Monica. interment. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Santa Monica in Elizabeth's name. Glendale Hye Funeral Service is assisting the family, (818) 247-8860.

Rita Ann Navarro Mosqueda
Rita Ann Navarro Mosqueda, 47, went home to be with the Lord on July 11, 2001. She was at home in El Rio, surrounded by her family and loved ones. Rita was preceded in death by her loving mother and father, John and Margaret Navarro. Rita leaves behind her husband, Robert; daughter and son-in-law, Yvonne and Danny Banuelos; son, John Mosqueda; grandchildren, Robert Camarillo, Daniel and Vannessa Banuelos; brothers, Manuel and Richard Navarro; sisters, Nora Robles and Molly Vasquez; and numerous nephews and nieces. Rita was loved and will be missed by all her family and friends. A memorial service will be from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, July 14, at Garcia Mortuary, 629 South A St., Oxnard. Graveside services will follow at Santa Clara Cemetery, Oxnard.

Lois Meadows Prigge
Lois Meadows Prigge passed away on June 14, 2001, of natural causes. Lois was a 30-year Ventura County resident, moving her from Sebastopol, Calif. Lois was born icon in Greensboro, N.C., Oct. 1, 1909. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest. Lois is survived by her son, Thomas E. Simmons Sr. of Oxnard; grandson, Thomas E. Simmons Jr. of Minnesota; granddaughters, Janea Chadwick of Sherman Oaks, Julie Marble of Ventura and Betty Weller of Costa Mesa; great-granddaughters, Jessica Chadwick of Vancouver, British Columbia, Jasmine Chadwick of Sherman Oaks, Keili Marble and Sierra Marble of Ventura and Shayna Simmons of Minnesota; great-grandson, Grant Schloesser of Minnesota; and great-granddaughter, Abriel Chadwick of Vancouver, British Columbia. Cremation was by McDermott-Crockett Mortuary, Santa Barbara.

Marion Claire Major Carter
Marion Claire Major Carter, 72, loving wife and mother, went home to be with the Lord on July 8, 2001, in Tucson, Ariz. Marion was born icon in Santa Monica on Sept. 22, 1928. Marion had been a resident of Ventura County for 27 years. Marion was a wonderful homemaker, avid golfer and a lover of animals. She is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Paul; daughter and son-in-law, Leslie and Bob Flasch of Orland, Calif.; sons and daughters-in-law, Steven and Monica Carter of Camarillo, Paul "Bud" and Lory Carter of Apache Junction, Ariz.; brother, Edwin Major of Pasadena; grandchildren, Jennifer Flasch Wilson, Joshua Flasch, Matthew Flasch, Marisa Carter, Benjamin Carter, Adam Carter, Michele Carter, Rebecca Carter, Owen Carter, Mackenzie Carter and Stephanie Carter; and great-grandchild, Haden Wilson. A memorial service was held in Tucson, Ariz. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for your prayers for a cure for cancer.

Robert Leahy Otto
Robert "Bob" Otto, 82, passed away in his sleep July 5, 2001, in Thousand Oaks as a result of complications from diabetes and congestive heart failure. Otto was born icon in Rennselaer, N.Y., on Nov. 10, 1918. He began his 24-year military career in the New York National Guard Calvary. After the attack on Pearl Harbor, he joined the U.S. Air Force. He earned the Air Medal and the Distinguished Flying Cross for his numerous missions over the Himalayan Mountains in the China-Burma-India Theater. As a member of the Strategic Air Command, he served at the Pentagon and was awarded the Distinguished Unit Citation and the Air Force Commendation Medal for Meritorious Service. In 1945, Otto met and married Jane Courtney Shropshire from Birmingham, Ala., his wife of 56 years. Otto retired form the U.S. Air Force as a lieutenant colonel in 1961, at which time the family moved from Florida to Thousand Oaks. He quickly became involved in numerous civic activities, running for honorary mayor in 1964 and supporting the incorporation of the city by running for election to City Council. After years in the aerospace industry, Otto then worked for the Los Angeles Unified School District. During this time he earned a master's degree in business from Pepperdine University and a doctoral degree in human behavior from United States International University. Otto is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Jane; daughters, Patricia Courtney Klaus and Jane Robyn Otto; grandsons, Ian Klaus and Evan Klaus; nephews, Henry L. England and James Duffy Shropshire; nieces, Leta "Jinx" Wolf and Jacqueline Di Biase; as well as other relatives and friends. In accordance with his wishes, Otto's ashes will be spread over the Himalayan Mountains. A memorial service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, July 14, at St. Patrick's Episcopal Church, 1 Church Road, Thousand Oaks. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association.

Olivia Pope Hyland
Olivia Pope Hyland, one week old, passed away July 6, 2001, at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles. Olivia was the beloved daughter of Casandra and Thaddeus Hyland of Ojai. Born on June 29, 2001, Olivia was a beautiful little baby at 7 lbs., 9 oz. and 21 inches, who unfortunately suffered a heart and lung defect and fought hard for a week. She will always be loved and remembered. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her loving grandparents, Betteann and Dale Damery; great-grandfather, Nicholas Viaropulos; great-grandmother, Rose; grandfather, Nicholas Viaropulos; uncle, Sean Damery; aunt, Susannah Webb; and great-great-aunt, Mary Gassett. Olivia will be buried at a later date in Martha's Vineyard, Mass. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Olivia's name to the NICU (neo-natal intensive care unit) of Community Memorial Hospital, 147 N. Brent St., Ventura, CA 93003. We thank you, our precious child, for giving us the best day of our lives, the day we held you in our arms. 

 Helen LaVonne Bryan
Helen LaVonne Bryan, 87, of Auburn, Calif., died Thursday, May 17, 2001, at Sierra Nevada Hospital in Grass Valley, Calif. Mrs. Bryan was born icon June 29, 1913, in Duncan, Ill., to Clifford and Mabel Culp. She attended high school in Montrose, Colo., and college at Ventura Junior College. She married Virgil T. Bryan on April 1, 1933, in Huntington Beach. Mrs. Bryan was office manager of Bayless Market in Ojai from 1953 until her retirement Jan. 1, 1981. She lived in Ojai from 1950 to 1998, when she moved to live with her daughter in Auburn. She is survived by her son, Richard T. Bryan of Fort Worth, Texas; daughter, Jill Lessing of Auburn, Calif.; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Mrs. Bryan was preceded in death by her husband in 1973, and son James S. Bryan in 1998. A graveside memorial and passed away Tuesday, July 3, 2001, at her residence in Idaho after a long illness. Donna was born icon March 8, 1935, in Oklahoma City, Okla. As a young girl Donna moved to Ventura County, where she lived for 40 years. Mrs. Carpenter was a homemaker who enjoyed spending as much time as she could with her family. She enjoyed fishing (especially in Idaho) and going to Las Vegas to play the slot machines. She will be greatly missed by her family. She is survived by her sons, Edward Smith of Camarillo, Jim Smith of Idaho; daughters, Diane Prebble of Ventura, Pam Harrington of Santa Paula, April Jenkins of Ventura; brother, Russel Carpenter of Gerogia; sister, Marylee Hunter of Arizona; nine grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and longtime friend, Gary Stringer of Idaho. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 10, at Pierce Bros. Santa Paula Cemetery icon with the Rev. Francis Boyle of Freewill Baptist Church of Santa Paula officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of the Ted Mayr Funeral Home, Ventura.

Charles Steward 'Chuck' Clark
Charles Steward "Chuck" Clark passed away on June 30, 2001, in Ventura. Born on Nov. 28, 1928, in Clinton, Okla., Chuck moved to Southern California in 1942. While he was living in Orange County after high school, mutual friends introduced Chuck to Susan Larmer, who became his wife for 48 years. After marrying, Chuck and Susan lived for short periods in Santa Ana and Mojave. The early years of their marriage produced four sons; Dave, who resides now in Santa Monica; Ed and Brian, both residents of Ventura; and Bob, who lives in Traverse City, Mich. In 1960, Chuck moved his family to Oxnard, where he began his long career teaching in the Oxnard Union High School District. For 18 years, Chuck served his community as a teacher, coach and adviser. He taught science and coached freshman football at Hueneme High School from 1960 to 1966. In the fall of 1966, Chuck joined the faculty at newly opened Channel Islands High School, serving as its first science department chairman, chemistry teacher and coach. Chuck repeatedly demonstrated his lifetime commitment to young people by devoting his time as a faculty adviser to student organizations and classes and as a referee, umpire, timekeeper and scorekeeper at sports events. Chuck will always be remembered for a work ethic at least as wide as the miles and time between dustbowl Oklahoma and modern day Ventura County, and for his skill as a fisherman, sailor, barbecue chef, carpenter and naturalist. Chuck lived to be with his family and friends, always looking for fish on the line, wind in his sails, warm coals, nails to pound, and an open road leading to the next campground. In addition to his wife, Susan, and his sons, Chuck is survived by his sister, Katherine Stovall of Cupertino; grandchildren, Lauren, Dave, Susanna, Katie and Finely; daughters-in-law Tracy and Jane of Ventura, and Heather of Traverse City, Mich.; and a close extended family of in-laws, nieces and nephews, all of whom will miss his wisdom, humor and love. A memorial celebration of Chuck's life is scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday, July 9, in the Redwood Glen, Arroyo Verde Park, Ventura. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Chuck's name to the Ventura History and Art Museum, Chumash Youth Program, 100 E. Main St., Ventura CA 93001, and the National Disaster Search Dog Foundation, PMB 245, 323 E. Matilija St., Ojai, CA. 93023.

Ruben Ayala
Ruben Ayala, 93, of Moorpark passed away on Tuesday, July 3, 2001, with his loving family at his side. Ruben was born icon Feb. 6, 1908, in El Rio, to Eliodoro and Juanita Ayala and was a lifelong Ventura County resident. He worked for Borchard Bros. Ranch in Newbury Park for 30 years and in 1963 he retired and moved to the Cruz Family Ranch in Moorpark. Ruben enjoyed working in his garden and tending to his many flowers, vegetables, fruits and nopales and when he could he liked to go fishing near Fifth Street in Oxnard. Deer hunting was another activity he partook in. Ruben and his brother started a family tradition whereby they traveled to Beaver, Utah, and went deer hunting. It was something that they did every year. Ruben is survived by his wife of 70 years, Otilia Ayala of Moorpark; daughters and sons-in-law, Virginia and Genaro Gomez of El Rio and Helen and Leonard Cruz of Moorpark; son, Martin Ayala of Arizona; sister, Josie Vega of El Rio; 15 grandchildren; and 31 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 8, at Camino del Sol Funeral Home, 200 North C St., Oxnard. Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Sunday, July 8, at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 13955 Peach Hill Road, Moorpark. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, July 9, at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Moorpark. Burial will follow at Santa Clara Catholic Cemetery, Oxnard. Camino del Sol Memorial Center and Funeral Home, 200 North C St., Oxnard, is assisting the family, (805) 483-3443.

Bruce A. Solow
Bruce A. Solow, 46, died July 4, 2001, at his home in Ojai after a courageous battle with cancer. Bruce was born icon in Los Angeles on Dec. 23, 1954, to Robert and Marilyn Solow. He graduated from the University of California at Los Angeles with a degree in theater arts and then went on to be an assistant director for film and television. He worked on such shows as "Laverne and Shirley," "Miami Vice" and "NYPD Blue." In 1990, he and his family moved to Ojai. Because of his love and commitment for his family, he shifted his career into corporate headhunting for the Scott Marlow Agency in response to his children's request that he find a job that allowed him to have a full family life. Bruce was well-known in the Ojai community for his involvement in the arts. He played trombone in his own Bruce Solow's Big Band, he sang renaissance music with the Madrigalis, acted in dozens of plays and was also seen around town and at the Magic Castle in Hollywood as Dr. Fako, his magician personae. His outrageous sense of humor and huge personality will be missed dearly by all who were lucky enough to know him. Bruce's family is supported, comforted and surrounded by his and their loving friends and community. Their gratitude is immense. He is survived by his wife, Corkey; daughters, Mollie and Casey; mother, Marilyn; brothers, Larry, Lee and Brian; sister, Margaret; sisters-in-law, Sharon and Toni; and nieces and nephews, Megan, Jered, Kaleigh, Brett, Hannah and Sophie. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that donations be made to the Ojai Humane Society, the Ojai Shakespeare Madrigali or the John Wayne Cancer Center in Santa Monica.

Janet W. 'Jan' McInerney
Janet W. "Jan" McInerney, 76, of Westlake Village and Westport, Conn., passed away on Saturday, June 30, 2001, with a loving son and daughter at her side. Jan was born icon Janet Walker Keyworth on Sept. 16, 1925, in Norwalk, Conn. Her parents were Pauline Madden of Norwalk and Horace Keyworth of London. Horace worked as a hatter and built and raced speedboats for sport. Jan was an excellent student at Center High. Though naturally courteous and shy, her sparkling brown eyes and lively spirit drew people to her. Once, she skipped school with girlfriends to attend an early Frank Sinatra concert in New York. In March 1941 she had a first date with John F. "Mac" McInerney of Darien, Conn., and within a year they became engaged. When Mac was stationed in Fort Wayne, Ind., she traveled there to wed him. A son, Michael John, was soon born icon and Jan traveled between Texas and Westport, Conn., to be with her husband. In 1947 a daughter, Kia, arrived. By that time, Jan and Mac had saved enough to build a saltbox house on a parcel of land they acquired in Westport. Jan loved to work and first excelled as a driving instructor. She felt proud of this achievement and the caring, well-ordered home life that she created. In 1953, a second son, Brian John, completed her family. Though she loved New England's wooded beauty, she decided to join her brother in Tucson, Ariz., for her husband's health. There, Jan and Mac designed and built a new residence on five acres of land near what was to become the Tucson National Golf Club. Jan enjoyed a happy social and work life in Tucson and took pride in her children and home, selecting special maple and cherry furnishings. In 1964, a job change impelled a move to the Los Angeles area. Jan immediately fell in love with the oak-dotted landscapes of the Conejo Valley, which reminded her of her cherished New England. She passed the real estate exam easily and soon partnered with her husband in a local firm. Sadly, divorce followed in 1975 and Jan retired soon after. She moved to Westlake Village, which she loved, and lived there contentedly until her death. Jan was mentally quick with a clear memory and wry wit. Her sweet smile and kind nature were disarming to everyone and we loved her dearly. Jan is survived by her son, Michael of Westlake Village; son and daughter, Brian and Kathy of Santa Barbara; daugher and son-in-law, Kia and Gary Kuist of Los Angeles; grandchildren, Kevin and his wife, Ellie, Erin, Mark and Michele; and great-grandchild, Ayla. A private service for the family will be held at 5 p.m. Friday, July 6, at Jan's residence in Westlake Village, (805) 495-1463. Assisitng the family with final arrangements is the Neptune Society of Santa Barbara.

George McNeal
George McNeal died at home June 24, 2001, at the age of 79. Mr. McNeal enjoyed 28 years of teaching at Oxnard Union High School District after graduating from UCSB in 1956. He and his wife, Mary Lou, lived in Santa Rosa Valley for 40 years. On June 9, 2001, they celebrated 50 years of marriage. Since retiring in 1984, George enjoyed gardening, writing poetry, making craft projects and he was always an enthusiastic Laker fan. He is survived by his wife, Mary Lou McNeal of Pismo Beach; sons, Steven L. McNeal of Sacramento, Brian E. McNeal of Camarillo; daughter, Cindy Beede of Belllingham, Wash; sister, Marjorie Clawson of North Carolina; and grandsons, Nathan and Jordan Beede of Bellingham, Wash. A memorial service will be at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 30, at the family residence. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Hospice Partners of the Central Coast, 285 South St., Suite 1, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401.

Petra Lucina Marruffo Escajeda
Petra Lucina Marruffo Escajeda, a retired homemaker, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 30, 2001, at 9:45 a.m., comfortably at her eldest son's home. Mrs. Escajeda was a resident of Oxnard since 1952, where she worked in various agricultural companies including Hueblein, Seaboard, Somis Lemon Association and Nabisco. She is survived by her sons, Abraham I. Marruffo and Noel Escajeda; daughter, Angela M. Vega; 13 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Escajeda was preceded in death by her son, Ruben Banuelos; daughter, Marcie Partida; and granddaughters, Marisela Partida and Cynthia Vega. Rosary will be recited at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 5, to be followed by a Christian memorial service at Garcia Mortuary Chapel in Oxnard. Holy Mass will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Friday, July 6, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Oxnard. died peacefully at her home on June 30, 2001. Helen was born icon in San Francisco on April 29, 1913. As a very young child she and her family moved to Los Angeles where she was raised. Helen graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles and Southwestern School of Law. She was one of only six women in California who took the bar exam in 1938. Shortly after passing the bar exam, Helen began her career in law with a firm in Los Angeles. During World War II she worked in the legal department of Lockheed in Burbank. With her husband and two children, Helen moved to Ventura in 1951. After a 13-year break from the legal profession to raise her children, Helen began practicing law again with the firm of Waite and Drapeau in Ventura. She remained in private practice until she joined the Ventura Superior Court, in 1985, as a probate attorney. Helen loved her work for the court, which occasionally included sitting on the bench. She retired in 1998 at a youthful age of 85. Helen was married to Dean Mercer for 33 years. Together they enjoyed many years of boating with the Ventura Yacht Club. They also shared happy times traveling and playing bridge Helen remained active with the Friends of the Library, the Poinsettia Republican Women's Club and the Christian Science Church on Victoria Ave. Her husband, Dean Mercer; and daughter, Gay Ford, preceded Helen in death. Helen is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Rod and Sandra Reynolds of Camarillo; stepdaughter, Dena Mercer of Ventura; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Helen will be remembered for her adventuresome spirit and love of family, nature and life. Honoring her wishes, a private service will be held at Ivy Lawn Memorial Park.

Robert Plannette
Bob Plannette, 64, passed away June 28, 2001, at Feather River Hospital in Paradise, Calif., with his family at his side. Bob was born icon in Palmdale Nov. 20, 1936, to Lloyd and Willie Plannette. Bob retired from GTE after 35 years of service. He lived in Camarillo with his wife Evelyn for 30 years before moving to Magalia, Calif., in 1996 to enjoy their retirement. Bob was a kind and gentle man who was put on this earth to care for and support his family. He was very involved in his children's activities including coaching softball and joining the PTA. Bob was a member of the Paradise Host Lions Club. Due to his illness he was unable to attend and give as much time as he would have liked to the club. He also enjoyed traveling, camping and chatting with his friends. Bob is survived by his daughter, Janelle Plannette of Orangevale, Calif.; son, Rob Plannette of Camarillo and Magalia; brothers, Bert Plannette of Redding and Dave Plannette of Camarillo; sisters, Pat Engle of Bakersfield, Carolyn Kilpatrick and Cathryn Heberling, both of Carson City, Nev.; and his puppies Cody and Chloe. A memorial service will be held 3 p.m. Thursday, July 5, at Rose Chapel in Paradise. The family requests that bright clothing be worn to the service in his memory.

John Joseph Barry
John Joseph Barry, 81, of Atascadero and Thousand Oaks, passed away June 28, 2001, at Kaiser hospital in Woodland Hills after a brief illness. Mr. Barry was born icon Jan 29, 1920, in Sioux City, Iowa and had been a Ventura County resident for 10 years, coming from Nederland, Texas. He was a Christian minister for 55 years. He began public speaking at the age of eight and has spoken or preached in every state (except Alaska), New Zealand and Australia. The last seven years, he has volunteered as chaplain for the Atascadero Christian Home and Country Care Convalescent Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Gloria Barry of Thousand Oaks; sons and daughters-in-law, Jody and Vicki Barry of Thousand Oaks and David and Barbara Barry of Garden Grove; grandson and wife, Joshua and Lisa Barry of Thousand Oaks; grandsons, James Barry of Garden Grove and Jason Barry of Thousand Oaks; granddaugthers, Joy Barry of Thousand Oaks and Janelle Barry of Garden Grove; and a host of friends whom he loved and sought to lead closer to Christ by example and word. A service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, July 2, at Conejo Mountain Memorial Chapel. Burial will follow at Conejo Mountain Memorial Park. Bill Haley will officiate. Memorials may be sent to Atascadero Christian Home. Arrangements are under the direction of Conejo Mountain Memorial Park and Funeral Home, 2052 Howard Rd., Camarillo.

Maria De La Luz Lugo
Maria De La Luz Lugo, 39, passed on to Heaven to meet with God, peacefully, at home in the comfort of her loving family, on Thursday, June 28, 2001, after a hard 11-month battle against cancer. Maria was born icon on March 26, 1962, to her loving parents, Lucina and Felipe Vilchis in Morelia, Mexico. She was married to a caring man, Rodolfo Lugo, and raised three children, Sandra, Enrique and Tatiana, throughout her 21 years in Santa Paula. She always showed great courage and bravery and had everyone believe that anything was possible when your heart is there. "Laughter is the food to the soul", she always said. She always tried to make everyone laugh and smile with her funny jokes and silly acts. Although it was very hard for her on her hospital days, she still maintained a great sense of humor, which was one of a kind and never will be forgotten.
"I will always love you mom. You will be alive in my heart forever. I love you."
--Tatiana
"Aunque ya no estes conmigo, siempre estaras en mi corazon. Eres una madre unica, y siempre lo seras. Te quiero mucho, y un dia nos volveremos a reunir."
"Even though you are not with me, you will always be in my heart. You are a one of a kind mother, and you will always be. I love you very much, and one day we will reunite again."
--Enrique
"Mom, you always knew that you were and will always be my whole world. My mother, my sister, my best friend. A mother like you is hard to find. I thank God for blessing me with you. I'll be missing you until I see you again. I love you."
--Sandra
"Todo el tiempo te he amado y siempre estaras en mi corazon."
"I have always loved you, and you will always be in my heart."
--Rodolfo
Maria will be greatly missed by her husband, Rodolfo; three children, Tatiana, Enrique and Sandra; parents, Lucina and Felipe; six brothers and sisters, Heriberto, Margarita, Trino, Lupe, Arturo and Ofelia; her wonderful, loving family and friends in Mexico and Santa Paula; her co-workers and friends of eight years at Kavlico Co.; and all who will remember her deeply. Visitation will be from noon to 6 p.m. Monday, July 2, 2001, at Church of Angels Chapel, 600 Pleasant St. in Santa Paula. A Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. also on Monday, July 2, 2001, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Santa Paula. The Holy Mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Tuesday, July 3, 2001, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Santa Paula. passed away June 28, 2001, in Camarillo, after a brief illness. Born March 2, 1903, she had been a Leisure Village resident for 16 years, coming from West Los Angeles. She was a homemaker and nurse. Her activities included church, family and friends. She is survived by her sons, James H. Miller of Westlake Village and Robert S. Miller of San Mateo, Calif.; daughters-in-law, Carol Miller of Westlake Village and Dorothy Miller of San Mateo, Calif.; five grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 11 a.m. July 3, 2001, at Conejo Mountain Memorial Park, with burial to follow, with Charles Maloney of the Camarillo Christian Church officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Conejo Mountain Memorial Park and Funeral Home, 2052 Howard Rd., Camarillo.

Bevan 'Bill' Walter Layton
Bevan "Bill" Walter Layton, 80, of Camarillo, passed away on Friday, June 29, 2001. Bill was born icon Oct. 26, 1920, in Thather, Ariz., and was a 7-year Camarillo resident, coming here from Hawaii in 1984. He was a professional glazer for several years and for more than 20 years he was manager of Hilton Corporation Apartments in Honolulu, Hawaii, before moving to Camarillo. Among his many talents, Bill was noted as a creative artist. He is survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Leona and Ernest Kiessig of Camarillo; nephew, Joel E. Kiessig and his wife, Becky of Roseville, Calif.; niece, Marlene Biesinger and her husband, Gerald of Pleasant Grove, Utah; grand-niece, Kimberly Krinke of Roseville, Calif.; and grand-nephews, David, Craige, Brad, Andrew Biesinger, all of Pleasant Grove, Utah. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 3, 2001, at Inglewood Park Cemetery, 720 E. Florence Ave., Inglewood, Calif. Assisting the family with funeral arrangements is Pierce Brothers Griffin Mortuary, 1075 E. Daily Dr., Camarillo, (805) 482-2711.

Ellen Harley
Ellen Harley, 93, of Thousand Oaks and Lakewood, New Jersey, passed away Thursday, June 28, 2001, at her home at the Hillcrest Inn. Born Ellen O'Grady on Feb. 22, 1908, in County Sligo, Ireland, Ellen immigrated to America at the age of 19. She returned to visit Ireland twice before marrying Philip C. Harley, a young electrical engineer in New York in 1937. Phil and Ellen had two boys and settled into an ordinary life in New Jersey. In 1953, the ordinary was changed when Phil's job transferred the family to The Hague, Holland. A woman of beauty and compassion, Ellen was the perfect hostess as she entertained diplomats and royalty in post-war Europe. In 1958, Phil's job moved the family to the Middle East, where they lived and toured for the next 10 years. After Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, Ellen and Phil spent three years in Las Vegas. They finally retired to Lakewood, N.J., in 1973. In 1998, Ellen moved to the Hillcrest Inn in Thousand Oaks to be near her family. Ellen loved returning to Ireland, duplicate bridge and gardening. She treasured biographies of the famous and scandal sheets. Gifted with a photographic memory that never failed her, Ellen carried her 93rd year with the same grace and poise as the 19-year-old that stepped off the boat in New York Harbor in 1927. She loved life and talking about family. We will miss her. Ellen is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Chuck and Linda Harley of Westlake Village, and Robert and Emily Harley of Brooklyn, N.Y.; grandchildren, Michael, Kevin, Christopher, Colleen, Bridget, Philip, Mathew and Jeremy; and great-grandchildren, Chanlyn, Conner, Patrick and Caitlin. A Memorial Mass will be at 8 p.m. Tuesday evening, July 3, 2001, at St. Jude's Catholic Church in Westlake Village. Burial will be in New Jersey. Arrangements are under the direction of Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Mortuary in Westlake Village.

John Henrey Holliday
John Henrey Holliday peacefully passed away June 14, 2001, at age 87. Mr. Holliday was born icon March 30, 1914, in Preston, Conn. Born to Russian immigrant parents, he was a first-generation American. He had two brothers and one sister. Mr. Holliday sold his auto wrecking yard and moved to California in the mid-'50s. Acquiring income property, he started a cleanup and tree trimming service. He relocated in the mid-'60s from Glendale to Ventura, where he worked until his retirement in 1988. He passed his knowledge and work ethic on to his three sons, Dave, John and Tim. They've carried on the "family business" with their own individual tree services. For business purposes John legally changed his last name (and those of his two youngest sons) from John Stankewicz to John Henrey Holliday. Aside from family, John's biggest loves were music and dance. He enjoyed playing the fiddle, accordion and the stereo. An avid dancer in polka, ballroom and square dance, he spent many a weekend at dance halls in Southern California. After he retired, he did volunteer exhibition dancing with differing partners at several rest homes and care centers. The family would especially like to thank two of John's best friends, Hellen Beeler and Verna Barrow, for their wonderful help and support in his last years. He is survived by his brothers, Mike Stankewicz of Tucson, Ariz., and George Stankewicz of Taftville, Conn.; sister, Mary Pankiewicz of Danielson, Conn.; daughter, Marguerite "Rita" George of Las Vegas, Nev.; sons, Dave Stankewicz of Santa Clarita, Calif.; John "L'il John" Holliday of Ventura and Tim Holliday of American Canyon, Calif.; and several grandchildren. He will be greatly missed and affectionately remembered. A celebration of life memorial was held at a private residence in Ventura on June 23, 2001. No donations are necessary. Cremation is being handled by the Neptune Society, Santa Barbara.

Lillian L. Snider
Lillian L. Snider, 79, of Camarillo died Tuesday, June 26, 2001, at her home with her family at her side. Lillian was born icon Jan. 24, 1922, in Wichita, Kan., and had been a Camarillo resident for the past five years, coming from Arcadia, Temecula and Solana Beach. Lillian had worked as a nurse for Drs. Ritter, Shore and MacAuley in Arcadia. She and her husband, Bob, also owned and operated Baskin-Robbins 31 Flavors in Solano Beach and Altadena. Lillian, having been the daughter of a minister, held her church and family as the focus of her life. She was a Bible study leader and had sung in church choirs for more than 40 years. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Bob; son, William R. (wife, Karen C.) Snider of Atascadero; daughter, Dorothy (husband, R. Terry) McCallum of Thousand Oaks; brother, Oliver "Randy" Nova Roth Jr. of Diamond Bar; grandchildren, James Robert Snider, Jill Christine Lukan, Gregory Christian Snider, Robert Bryan McCallum, Christy Lynn Ramsey; and great-granddaughter, Vanessa Alexis Snider. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m Monday, July 2, at Solana Beach Presbyterian Church. Private inurnment will be at Conejo Mountain Memorial Park, Camarillo. Arrangements are under the direction of Conejo Mountain Funeral Home, Camarillo.

Rosa Kaufman
Rosa Kaufman succumbed to cancer on June 17, 2001, in Laguna Woods at the age of 84. Born April 25, 1917, in New York City, Rosa was the youngest of five children. Her parents emigrated from Austria around the turn of the century. A woman of vivid beauty and a keen sense of humor, Rosa pursued acting in her youth and performed on a variety of radio programs. She married Jesse Kaufman in 1941, devoting the rest of her life to being a loving and devoted wife and mother, as well as helping support the family as a part-time bookkeeper. She loved going to the theater and concerts and played bridge with the same group of friends for over 40 years. She and her husband were active members of the Dick Salter Chapter of City of Hope for 30 years and helped to raise thousands of dollars for cancer research. She is survived by her children, David, Laura, Marc and Betty; and grandson, David. Rosa will always be deeply loved and profoundly missed.

Allene Lee Withers Craig
Allene Lee Withers Craig passed away peacefully on June 26, 2001, at her home after a brief illness. Allene was born icon on Aug. 16, 1914, in Winnetka, Ill., to Allen Lee Withers and Saida Bond Withers. She was a graduate of Sarah Lawrence College and honored as one of the pioneering students of the Art Center College of Design, Los Angeles. Following her graduation from Art Center, she worked in New York as a freelance photographer for Vogue, Mademoiselle and for the U.S. government during World War II. In 1944 she married Volney Howard "Bill" Craig Jr. At the war's end, Allene and Bill moved to Ventura County. Allene continued her interest as a portrait photographer with a specific focus on children. She won several awards and competitions for her photographic work. While her passion for photography continued, she adjusted camera shutter speed to raise three daughters. In addition, she worked for more than 18 years as a volunteer for the Ventura County Juvenile Justice/Delinquency Prevention Commission and was honored by the Ventura Superior Court on her resignation. Allene will be remembered as a loving mother, devoted wife and cherished friend. She is survived by her daughters and their husbands, Judith Craig Rueda and Raymond Rueda of Upland, Ann Craig Hanson and John Hanson of Middlebury, Vt., and Catherine Craig-Weber and Robert Weber of Boston, Mass.; grandchildren, Craig and Matthew Hanson, Sara, Gregory and Ryan Rueda; and great-granddaughters, Alexis, Jessica and Chloe. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 30, at the Church of the Foothills, 6279 Foothill Rd., Ventura. Donations may be made in her name to the Limoneira Ranch Scholarship Fund.

Johnny Lynn Marsh
Johnny Lynn Marsh passed away suddenly in Sonora, Calif., on June 21, 2001. Johnny was born icon Nov. 23, 1949, in Stanley, N.D., to John Smith and Mae Johanna Marsh. He moved to Oak View with his family in 1956 and attended schools in the Ventura area, graduating from Ventura High School in 1968. In 1986 he relocated to Sonora, Calif. He worked in construction until six years ago when he began doing landscape work, for which his love of nature and compassion were well suited. He had an intense interest and appreciation for nature and loved all things to do with the outdoors. He enjoyed jogging, identifying birds and butterflies, gardening, seeing the leaves change color or the waves of the ocean roll in. He really did take the time to stop and smell the roses. He was a very spiritual man and read from his Bible daily and knew his Lord's presence. Johnny will be deeply missed by so many people who loved his charm and infectious smile. He is survived by his companion and best friend of 11 years, Anita Pratt; son and daughter, John and Debbie of Idaho; mother, Mae Marsh of Ventura; brother, Robert Marsh of Ventura; sisters, Mary Wells of Ojai, Maxine Pfeiffer of Sonora, Marlene Douglass of Camarillo, Marsha Files of Ventura; brothers-in-law, David Wells, Leland Files and Bruce Douglass; as well as many nieces and nephews who will very much miss their Uncle Johnny; and last but not least, his beloved dog, Boots. He was preceded in death by his father, John; and brother, Lonnie. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 30, at the Terzich and Wilson Funeral Home in Sonora, Calif. A private memorial service will be held on Sunday, July 1, in Ojai. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to The Humane Society, 2100 L Street, NW, Washington, DC 20037, Attn: Donations.

Elizabeth Clark Brand
Elizabeth "Betty" Clark Brand died peacefully Tuesday, June 26, 2001, at Barton Memorial Hospital in South Lake Tahoe. She recently turned 80. A picture of health all her life, she suffered little in her final days. Betty Brand was a descendant of the early Ventura County pioneer Clark family that settled in the Ojai Valley in 1868. She was born icon April 17, 1921, at Bard Hospital in Ventura, one of 10 children of stagecoach driver, former Ventura County Sheriff and United States Marshal, Robert E. "Bob" Clark and Alice Barnett Clark. In 1941, Betty married Leonard Brand of Pasadena. Before moving to South Lake Tahoe in 1963, the Brand family managed the Clark family cattle ranch on Sulphur Mountain in Ojai. In South Lake Tahoe, they established Brand Electric, which they operated until Mr. Brand's passing in 1985. Betty's life was centered in her faith and family. If she were not marshalling kids or grandchildren to or from sporting activities, recitals or whatever ... she was somehow involving herself at St. Theresa Catholic Church, where she was a daily communicant. Mom or Grandma, as practically everyone called her, was unassuming yet painfully direct. She had an enormous effect on countless people. Everybody she met became part of her extended family with their lives forever enriched. She will be sorrowfully missed yet vividly remembered by all. Survivors include sons, Gary Brand of South Lake Tahoe, Phil Brand of South Lake Tahoe, Steve Brand of Dayton, Nev.; daughter, Joan Houston of Sacramento; sister, Clare Whitley of Phoenix, Ore.; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and innumerable nieces and nephews from Ventura County, who will be attending the services in South Lake Tahoe this weekend. Rosary was prayed at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 28, at St. Theresa Catholic Church. Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 30, at St. Theresa Catholic Church. passed away Sunday, June 24, 2001, at Wallowa Memorial Hospital in Enterprise, Ore. Jim was born icon July 1, 1932, in Caldwell, Idaho, to Roy Walter and Ruth (Sholty) Snodgrass. Jim attended Oregon State University at Corvallis, Ore. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, having served from 1950 to 1954, and also served in the Reserves. He then was united in marriage to his wife, Anne Lenox, on Dec. 27, 1958, in Oxnard. He was employed by Allis Chalmers Manufacturing Co. in Oxnard, West Allis, Wis., and then Agco in Batavia, Ill., retiring in 1997. Jim will be remembered as an active outdoorsman. He was active in Boy Scouts of America, was an Eagle Scout with bronze, silver gold palms, and was a scout leader and commissioner. Jim was a member of Kiwanis International and ASTME American Society of Tool and Manufacturing Engineers. He is survived by his wife, Alice "Anne" of Batavia, Ill.; children, David Roy Snodgrass of New Berlin, Wis., Allison (husband, Bryan) Dowell of Lewis Center, Ohio, Peter James Snodgrass of New Berlin, Wis.; brothers, William (wife, Nancy) Snodgrass, Steve (wife, Christine) Snodgrass, Ted (wife, Jane) Snodgrass, Ben Snodgrass; sister, Lillian Chaudrey; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Deloris Benson. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 29, at Yurs-Peterson Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m Saturday, June 30, at Yurs-Peterson Funeral Home, 209 S. Batavia Ave., Batavia, Ill. passed away in the comfort of loving family and friends on June 25, 2001, following a courageous battle with cancer. He is now peacefully reunited with his mother, Lillie; father, Woodrow; and big brother, Jerry. Michael was born icon in Oxnard, Calif., and has been a lifelong Oxnard resident. Michael "Woody" worked throughout his life with his hands in the earth. A tree-trimmer most of his life, Michael later found the love of his career in building his own commercial landscaping company with his brother, Richard. Among many that Michael's life has touched are his wife of 25 years, Vickie; son, Joseph; daughter, Jennifer; loved and remembered also by his brothers, Richard and Paul; sister, Michelle; brother-in-law, Michael; nieces, Amy and Janice; nephews, Jeremy and Ian; and many friends that he considered his family. Michael lived and loved by a quote that he had chosen: "The best thing you can spend on our children is time. And a hundred years from now it will not matter what kind of house I live in, what my bank account totals, or the kind of car I drive. But the world may be different because I was important in the life of a child." A memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Friday, June 29, 2001, at the Ted Mayr Funeral Home, 3150 Loma Vista Rd., Ventura, with the Reverend Dave Horning of College United Methodist Church, Ventura, officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of the Ted Mayr Funeral Home in Ventura.

Bud Fisher
Bud was born icon in Defiance, Ohio, July 3, 1915. He loved to fish since he was a small boy and was an avid golfer. He enjoyed building and restoring antique furniture. His many beautiful pieces will be treasured by his family forever. Having spent most of his life in Ohio, he and his wife, Mary, retired to Florida in 1975 and moved to Ventura in 1986. In addition to his wife of 62 years, Mary, he is survived by his daughter, Kathy (husband, Don) Brunner of Ventura; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Bud was preceded in death by his daughter, Sue Ann. Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 28, at Our Lady of the Assumption Church, 3175 Telegraph Road, Ventura.

Mildred Kellett
Mildred was born icon Aug. 6, 1919, in Grantsburg, Wis. She married Fred Kellett in 1941 in Grantsburg, Wis., and resided with him in Brainerd, Minn., until his death in 1997. She then moved to Camarillo, where she resided with her daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn and Gene Morgan, until her death. Mildred was a graduate of Hamline University in St. Paul, Minn., and taught English at Pine River High School in Minnesota for 24 years. Mildred was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Kellett; son, Donald; and brother, John Grife. She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Joan Kellett and Robert Waxlax, Carolyn and Gene Morgan; son, Fred Kellett Jr.; granddaughters, Rebecca Kriesel-Bigler, Rachelle Bigler-Conant, Christine Kellett, Melanie Morgan, Lori-Ann Kellett; grandson, Mark Morgan; and six great-grandchildren. Also surviving Mildred are her sisters, Mary Oberg and Margaret Meredith, and brother, Vern Grife. Private memorial services will be held in Camarillo and Brainerd, Minn. Burial will be in Brainerd, Minn.

Michael Angel Maynez
"Theater can change people's lives."
Michael believed this to the core of his rich and loving soul. What he could never know is that what he said of theater really applied to him. Michael touched the lives of his actors, his family and his friends, which is to say, he touched all of Ventura County. With his trademark glasses set high on his forehead like antenna receiving inspiration from above, he roared his outrageous laugh, illuminated us with the light of his smile, embraced us with a bear-like hug and not unlike Zorba reveled in the joy that each day brought to him and that he brought to each day; a joy made all the more complete by his commitment to his church and to his God. Michael will live on in the memories of all who were blessed to have known and to have loved him. Born of immigrant parents in El Paso, Texas, he came to California in 1936, settling in Oxnard in 1938. In 1942, he entered the Army, received training in the ski patrol but was a combat soldier in the Italian campaign at Anzio, Italy. In combat, he suffered a head wound which, he would later declare, accounted for his love of theater. He was a decorated veteran, including receiving the Purple Heart. After the war, he studied drama in Los Angeles for three years, returned to Oxnard and continued his theater studies in drama classes at Oxnard High. At the behest of friends, he started a small theater company, which led to his 1948 production of "The Philadelphia Story." Plaza Players was born. But he was compelled to get a day job, which resulted in his working at the Seabee base until 1961. The need to commit to theater, however, was overwhelming and he resigned his position to devote all of his efforts to his art. Over the next 50 years he produced more than 250 plays, beginning with productions at the Oxnard Elks Lodge and moving to venues in a warehouse at Wagon Wheel Junction and three sites in Ventura: behind a paint store, in an abandoned church and finally at The Livery in downtown Ventura. He directed traditional musicals, dramas and comedies, from "Oliver" to "Equus" to "Chapter Two." As often as not, he enjoyed challenging his actors, his audiences and the community with original plays by local artists as well as with experimental theater that no one else would touch. But the measure of the man must be gauged not only by the plays he produced but by those who hovered about him and whose lives he irrevocably changed. Some, like John McCook, Angela Moya, Glenn Sipes, Ron Rezac and Ernie Huntley, went on to work professionally. But the great majority of the hundreds of performers and theater denizens who constituted the community over which he, like some feudal lord, held court, were students, tradespeople, professionals and academics who reveled in the joy of sharing in Michael's theatrical vision. And the kids; they were always welcome to perform, to help and to learn of the creative dimension of the human condition. His home, like a scene from Victorian daguerreotype, was an eclectic array of carpets, art pieces of every stripe and mismatched, overstuffed furniture wrapped in the aroma of his trademark "tornadors" (not a Victorian staple) that lingered in the air, challenging guests to try just one bite. The greater challenge, however was not to take a bite of his food but a bite of life as he saw it. And, when his time at the theater diminished, he took up writing movie reviews on the Internet. When venues to perform became spare, his minions followed him to the senior citizen's center and, finally, closing the circle of his life's work, to his final production at the Elks Lodge in Ventura. Michael is survived by his brothers, Guillermo of Oxnard and Raul, who lives in Colorado; adoring nieces and nephews; and many devoted friends. Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Saturday, June 30, at San Buenaventura Mission. Monsignor Patrick O'Brien will officiate. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to your favorite charity.
"Good night, sweet prince, And flights of angels sing thee to thy rest."

Humphrey Robert Williams
Humphrey Robert Williams went to be with the Lord on June 23, 2001, at the age of 78 years. His family was at his side. Bob was born icon Feb. 22, 1923, in Rome, N.Y., the oldest of five children of Humphrey and Mabel Williams. During World War II Bob served in the Air Force in North Africa and Sicily. Bob retired from the Simi Valley Post Office, then when his wife retired in 1994 they volunteered to work with SEND at their Christian radio station, KRSA, in Petersburg, Alaska. After a year and a few months, Bob's health started giving out and they had to return to the lower 48, settling in Portland. The next five years were difficult with many painful health problems to endure until the Lord called him home. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Phyllis; daughter, Andrea, from a previous marriage; sons, Lee, Hal and Rod; two grandchildren; and brothers, Clarence and Al of Rome, N.Y. We will miss you, Papa.

Frances Anna Friedrich
Frances Anna Friedrich, 89, died Tuesday, June 26, 2001, at her home in Patterson. Mrs. Friedrich was a native of Oxnard, where she lived until 1973, and had lived in Patterson for the past 18 years. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Friedrich was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Patterson. She was also a member of the Santa Clara Catholic Church, the Altar Society and the YLE in Santa Clara. She was an avid bridge player. Mrs. Friedrich is survived by her son, Paul Friedrich of Patterson; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ignatius Friedrich, in 1993. Mass will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Friday, June 29, at Santa Clara Catholic Church in Oxnard. Burial will follow at Santa Clara Cemetery icon in Oxnard. Remembrances may be made to Father Connors Endowment Trust Fund, P.O. Box 11174, Patterson, CA 95363 or to Hospice of Emmanuel Medical Center, 825 Delbon Ave., Turlock, CA 95380.

Fred O. Michael
Fred O. Michael, 85, of Ventura passed away June 21, 2001. Mr. Michael was born icon Jan. 27, 1916, in Los Angeles and had been a Ventura County resident for 27 years. He worked for the Los Angeles County Municipal Courts and was a veteran of World War II, in the U.S. Army. He is survived by his daughter and son, four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Burial will be at Ivy Lawn Memorial Park.

Charles 'Charlie' Rasmussen
On June 11, 2001, the honorably discharged Navy veteran, Charles Rasmussen, was killed by an Amtrak train in Ventura. Charlie, as he was known by his many friends in Oxnard Shores, where he lived, was born icon on March 12, 1961. He worked as an independent building contractor. Charlie was receiving treatment at the crisis center at the veterans facility in West Los Angeles, for psychiatric evaluation pertaining to his Navy service. He was not homeless and had firm roots and a foundation in our community. Unfortunately, he will never see his dreams come true, nor will he see another sunset over the Channel Islands. He will never again walk over the sands of our beaches, nor will he fish from one of our stone jetties. Charlie was a good friend, a good father and a troubled soul, but not homeless. He is survived by his former wife, Maureen; sons, Dustin and Daniel of Glendale; his parents, Charles E. Wood and Mary Rasmussen; sisters, Theresa Rasmussen and Julie Adams of Security, Colo.; eight nephews; seven nieces; and loving girlfriend, Christine Danzilo. Charlie was preceded in death by his stepfather, Richard L. Rasmussen; and brother, Kenneth. His wish for cremation will leave his ashes permanently in our Pacific Ocean, but his memory will always be with the people he touched. A celebration of Charlie's life will be held promptly at 5:15 p.m. Sunday, July 22, on board the Island Packers vessel, Vanguard. A block party, in his honor, will follow at his home in Oxnard Shores on Neptune Square. For further information call Chris Danzilo. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Turning Point Foundation, 536 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura, CA 93001.
Epitaph
Never to have seen your sorrow,
Never to have felt your pain.
Breaks my heart to know that I
Will never see you again.
Yours was a gentle spirit,
A soul so willing to give.
You chose a darkened pathway,
To die instead of to live.
My tears will not console me,
Though a smile be on your face.
Perhaps dear friend
You can rest now,
Having found a better place.
The wind will blow and scatter,
Your ashes 'cross the sea.
But I will always remember,
How death now set you free.
-- Helene M. Danzilo

Guy L. Brown
Guy L. Brown, 79, passed away June 16, 2001, of heart failure at Northridge Hospital. Guy was born icon in Visalia. He was raised in Pasadena, where he graduated from Southwestern Military Academy. He was captain of the football, basketball, soccer and baseball teams. Guy married Edna Pierce, whom he met at Pasadena Junior College at age 18. He served on the Pasadena Police Department for 10 years, starting as a traffic investigator and working his way to detective. His reserve 452nd Bomber Squadron was called to Korea in 1950. When his B-26 crash-landed returning from a mission, a Los Angeles Times photographer caught the landing and it was on the front page with the headline "coming in on an aluminum belly and a prayer." He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for his Korean service. Guy returned to the police department in 1952. He joined the FAA in 1957, retiring in 1984. While with the FAA, he spent four years in Frankfurt, Germany, with his family. He moved to Oxnard in 1974 with his family. Guy is survived by his wife, Edna; daughter and son-in-law, Terri Nakata and Ray of Lancaster; son and daughter-in-law, Ken and Anna of Tuolumne; son, Randy and Patrish of Alta Loma; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 26, at the Seabee base chapel. In lieu of flowers, please make a donations to the Alzheimer's Association, 1339 Del Norte Road, Camarillo, CA 93010. 

 Earle Edward Glenn
Earle Edward Glenn, 78, went home to be with his Lord on June 20, 2001. Mr. Glenn was born icon Oct. 19, 1922, in Oxnard. He worked for Bank of A. Levy as a vice president, cashier and controller. He was a lifelong member of First Baptist Church of Oxnard and spent many of those years in leadership capacities. He loved baseball, playing four years at Oxnard High School followed by many years of semi-professional baseball throughout the county. He continued to follow his favorite team, the Dodgers, to the end. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Wilhelma Helene "Billie" Glenn; children, Earle G. Glenn of Livermore, Barbara H. Hurst of Westlake and Michael D. Glenn of Oxnard; grandchildren, Gregory Glenn, Tracy Glenn, Mary Zuniga, Dustin Glenn, Joe Hurst, Karissa Hurst, Chris Glenn and Trevor Glenn; five great-grandchildren; and sister, Frances Zuhlke of Prescott, Ariz. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Monday, June 25, at Oxnard First Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests a memorial donation be made to the First Baptist Church of Oxnard.

Bryce Blue
Dr. Bryce Blue, a longtime Ventura orthopaedic surgeon, passed away on Saturday, June 16, 2001, at the home of family members as a result of Parkinson's disease. Bryce was born icon Jan. 13, 1921, in Tekamah, Neb. He spent his younger years in Nebraska before his family moved to the small community of Loma Linda, Calif. It was there that he met and married his bride of many years, Lorraine. Bryce attended the Loma Linda University School of Medicine, graduating in 1946. After completing his years in the Navy, Bryce and Lorraine decided it was time to find a place to settle down and raise their family. One beautiful California day, they ventured up the coast in search of the town that would be their new home. They fell in love with the little beach community of Ventura, finding the people and the climate perfect and decided this was the place. Ventura has been lucky enough to have him ever since. As the third partner, Bryce enjoyed the orthopaedic group of Drs. Clark and Lambert in their small office in downtown Ventura. As the practice grew and the list of doctors got longer and longer, they founded the Ventura Orthopaedic Group. Bryce loved practicing orthopaedics and has set many broken bones during his 40 years of practice. In fact, sometimes it was believed that there wasn't a bone in Ventura that he hadn't set at one time or another. His friendly face was a familiar sight in the halls of Community Memorial Hospital for many years, Bryce was loved and respected among both patients and colleagues. It was once said by a nurse at CMH that she always remembered Dr. Blue because he would often stay and help the nurses clean up after surgery. He was a very generous man and spent countless hours at Ventura County General Hospital treating patients who were unable to pay. His sons remember many "missed dinners" at home but they also remember the example of a man, their Dad, who showed them the importance of giving. Although Bryce had a very busy schedule, he always found time to enjoy his lifelong passion for woodworking. He was an excellent craftsman and built everything from houses to go-carts and ski boats with his sons. It was a well-known fact that he was one of the most accomplished cabinetmakers in town. The hum of his saw would often be heard into the late evening hours. Bryce found many years of happiness with his second wife, Diana. They resided in Camarillo as Bryce eased into retirement. Bryce cared for Diana throughout a serious illness that took her life in 1990. A few years later, Bryce was fortunate enough to find love again when he was reunited with his daughter-in-law's mother, Dorothy, at a family Thanksgiving dinner. They were wed in 1994. After several years together, Dorothy passed away in the year 2000. Dr. Blue leaves behind a legacy of love, generosity, humor and respect as well as family and friends who will miss him very much. Bryce is survived by his sons and their families, Dick and Terry of Ventura, Mike and Robin of Hawaii and Jeff and Melissa of San Luis Obispo. Bryce will also be missed by his five grandchildren, Jamie, Rick, Julie, Ashley and Bryce. Bryce is also survived by his brothers, Delwin and Irvin; and sisters, Myrna and Aleta. Lorraine Blue predeceased Bryce in the year 2000. A memorial service will be held at 12:30 p.m. Friday, June 22, at the West Chapel at Ivy Lawn Memorial Park. Everyone is welcome. In memory of Bryce, donations to the Parkinson's Disease Foundation would be appreciated. Charles Carroll Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of Bryce.

Lois Mary Lieb
Lois Mary Lieb passed away in Salt Lake City, Utah, on June 13, 2001. She was a wonderful person who cared for others throughout her life. She was born icon in Santa Ana, Calif., on June 12, 1925, to Leonard and Mary Schmidt. Growing up in Corona, Calif., she worked at her father's grocery store. She played with her sister, Bobbee, and her many cousins, who remained close to her throughout her life. In her early 20s, she studied art at Woodbury College and earned a pilot's license. She married Vernon O. Lieb in 1947. She was an avid baseball and golf fan, loved to fish, play cards, and was an accomplished artist in pastel and oils. She spent much of her life caring for loved ones who were sick or needed help. Ventura has been her home for 30 years, and she leaves many dear friends there. She is survived by her children, Virginia Jones of Salt Lake City and Michael Lieb of Ventura; four grandchildren, Michael, Jeffrey and Kevin Jones, and Sara Lieb; two great-grandchildren; and her sister, Barbara Bliss of Tucson, Ariz. The family wishes to thank the CNS Hospice team for its uniformly excellent care. At Lois' request, there will be no service. She wished us to remember her with happiness. We will, but we will miss her.

Arne Bille Andersen
Arne Bille Andersen, 73, passed away to be with the Lord on May 12, 2001, from complications related to ALS, Lou Gehrig's disease. Arne immigrated from Denmark to the United States and received his U.S. naturalization when he joined the U.S. Air Force in 1952. After serving four years in the military, Arne joined the Los Angeles Police Department. He spent his 21 years with the Los Angeles Police Department at the 77th Street Station/Newton Division. Arne visited many places and met many different people throughout his life. Arne was in the Danish Navy, was a Merchant Marine, an airman and a policeman. After retiring, Arne was a campgrounds foreman, worked for NASA security, was a school bus driver and a private investigator. Most of all, Arne was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Betty; son and daughter-in-law, Jack and Joan; son and daughter-in-law, Arnold and Lilia; and numerous relatives in Denmark. Arne will be missed because of his ambition, gentle spirit and kindness to friends. A private service was held with family and friends on June 2. He will be returned to the sea that he loved so much on June 16, in the waters off the shore of Ventura County. Be aware of ALS http://www.alsaa.org/als.

Raul Rodarte Mendoza
Raul Rodarte Mendoza, 71, of Fullerton passed away peacefully in his sleep June 9, 2001, from cancer. Mr. Mendoza was born icon Feb. 12, 1930, in Anaheim. He worked for McDonnell-Douglas Aircraft. Mr. Mendoza was a Korean War veteran, having served as a staff sergeant in the Army. He spoke often of his war stories and how he fought for our country. He loved to watch football, basketball and baseball games. The Denver Broncos were his favorite team as well as the Lakers, Dodgers and Angels. He is survived by his first wife, Julieta Rosales Mendoza; four beautiful children, Raul Mendoza of Santa Ana, Amalia Mendoza Ochoa of Oxnard, Rosie Garcia of Riverside and Augie Mendoza of Colo.; grandchildren, Ruben Ochoa, Gabriela Snodgrass, Juliet Ambriz, Lucy Ochoa, Linda Ochoa, Raul Barrera, Sherry Barrera, Lorraine Barrera, Juan Garcia, Esperanza Garcia, Suzanne Garcia, Shannon Garcia and Mathew Mendoza; 24 great-grandchildren; brothers, Art Mendoza of Anaheim and Frank Mendoza of Fullerton; sister, Virginia Pineda of Orange; and many nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, June 18, at Riverside National Cemetery. We will miss you, grandpa. You will be in our hearts forever. We'll miss your stubbornness and how you didn't let anyone or anything bother you, your great smile and most of all your favorite words "a beauty," and how you always said that when you saw a pretty girl. All of your children and grandchildren love you and will miss you deeply.
The Day God Called You Home
God looked around his garden,
And He found an empty place.
He then looked down
Upon this Earth,
And saw your tired face.
He put his arms around you,
And lifted you to rest.
God's garden must be beautiful,
He always takes the best.
He knew you were suffering.
He knew you were in pain.
He knew that you would never,
Get well on Earth again.
He saw that the road
Was getting rough,
And the hills were hard to climb,
So He closed your weary eyelids
And whispered, "Peace be Thine."
It broke our hearts to lose you,
But you didn't go alone.
For part of us went with you,
The day God called you home.
-- author unknown
Arrangements are under the direction of Telelink Community Funeral Services Mortuary Directors.

Brandi (Yellin) Wright
Brandi Wright, soulmate to her loving husband, Eric, mother to Briana, Rebecca and Cortland, died June 11, 2001. In her gentle, unassuming way, Brandi's unbridled passion for children and their empowerment left its mark on many young lives. She will forever be in the hearts of her parents, Marvin and Casha Yellin; sisters and brothers-in-law, Shayna and Gerry Gleckel and Mindy and Chester Casconi; nieces, Jennifer Robles and Jillian Casconi; as well as numerous family and friends. A celebration of life service will be at 2 p.m. Friday, June 15, at Conejo Mountain Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers and in honor of Brandi's love of children, memorials may be made to the Bedford Open School Children's Library, 1099 Bedford Dr., Camarillo, CA 93010; or Pleasant Valley Co-Op Preschool Children's Library, 440 Skyway Dr., Camarillo, CA 93010.

Thomas Endicott
Thomas Endicott passed away June 9, 2001. Tom was born icon April 22, 1966, and was a lifelong resident of Santa Paula. He graduated from Santa Paula High School and DeVry Institute of Technology. He was a semiconductor engineer for General Semiconductor out of New York. Tom was married to his high school sweetheart, Alisa. They have two children, Dustin (age, 10) and Emily (age 5). Tom will be remembered as a kind and fun-loving person and will be missed by many friends and family. Tom is survived by his wife, Alisa; children, Dustin and Emily; mother, Crystal; sister, Tena; brothers, Tad, Bryan, Bret, Larry and Lelan. A memorial service will be at 7 p.m. Friday, June 15, at the Church of God, 221 N. Ninth St., Santa Paula. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Endicott family trust, c/o Wells Fargo Bank, 578 W. Main St., Santa Paula, CA 93060.

Glenn M. Carter
Glenn M. Carter, former 15-year resident of Ventura County, passed away June 9, 2001, at the veterans hospital in Fresno. He was 73. Mr. Carter was born icon Jan. 2, 1928, near Exeter, Calif. He served four years in the U.S. Air Force. Glenn was retired from the Department of Defense, Presidio in San Francisco, where he was a heavy equipment mechanic. He and his wife have lived in Coarsegold for the past 15 years. He was a member of the VFW Post No. 8743 in Oakhurst and he served as commander of the American Legion Post No. 110 in Oakhurst. He is survived by his wife, Donna Jean Carter of Coarsegold; sister and brother-in-law, Dorothy and Eddie Vasquez of Camarillo; sons, G. Michael Carter of Henderson, Nev., and Steven E. Carter of Nevada; daughter and son-in-law, Vickie and Dennis Moore of Poway; and grandchildren, Christina and Kyle Moore. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Clyde and Wayne Carter. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, June 15, at Exeter Cemetery. Remembrances may be sent to the Nancy Hinds Hospice, 1616 W. Shaw Ave., Fresno. Arrangements are under the direction of Sierra Funeral Chapel.

Cecil 'Hal' Norcott
Cecil "Hal" Norcott, 83, died June 10, 2001, in Ojai. Congestive heart failure took him home to be with our Lord. Hal was born icon on Aug. 27, 1917, in San Antonio, Texas. He married Margaret "Marge" Wilhide on June 23, 1946, in Los Angeles. He was an electrician by trade. In 1954, they moved to Ojai. He helped to raise four boys, Steve (deceased in 1983), Jeff, Tim and Dave. Hal is survived by his wife, Margaret "Marge" of Ojai; sons and daughters-in-law, Jeff and Melinda of Ventura, Tim and Joyce of Ojai and David and Cathy of Auburn; grandchildren, Amy Mitrany and her husband, Marc of Ojai and Matthew and Adam Norcott of Auburn. A memorial service and late lunch will be held in his honor at 2 p.m. June 15, at the Ojai Valley Wesleyan Church, 103 E. Topa Topa St., Ojai (corner of Topa Topa and Ventura streets) In lieu of flowers, the family requests a memorial donation be made to Ojai Valley Wesleyan Church, P.O. Box 56, Ojai, CA 93024.

Joe Anthony Martinez
Joe Anthony Martinez, 40, of Oxnard passed away Wednesday, June 6, 2001, in San Diego. Joe Anthony was born icon Feb. 16, 1961, in Oxnard, to Francisco Martinez and Yvonne Encinas. He was a lifelong resident of Ventura County. Joe Anthony worked as a construction worker. He enjoyed the outdoors, and his favorite thing to do was to go fishing and spend time with his family. Joe will be missed and will always be in our hearts. Joe Anthony is preceded in death by his father, Frank Martinez; brother, Phillip Encinas; and grandmother, Carmen Larios. He is survived by his son, Joe Martinez Jr.; daughters, Christina Martinez and Alex Martinez; mother and stepfather, Bonnie and Jose Sandoval; brothers, Chris Hernandez, David Encinas, Robert Sandoval, Frank Martinez, Chris Martinez and Raymond Martinez; sisters, Ruby Martinez, Valerie Martinez and Francesca Martinez; mother of his children, Irma Martinez; and godfather, Jack Garcia. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday, June 11, at the Garcia Mortuary Chapel in Oxnard. A Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. also on Monday at the Garcia Mortuary. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Garcia Mortuary, 629 South A St., Oxnard. For further information, please call (805) 486-9148.

William E. Calkins
William E. Calkins, beloved father, grandfather, uncle and friend, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 8, 2001, after a brief illness. Mr. Calkins was born icon June 15, 1915, in Stanford, Mont. and went to college at the University of Montana and Montana State University. During World War II he worked for Lockheed Aircraft Co. in Burbank, where he and his bride, Charlotte Simmons, lived until the end of the war. After the war he and his family returned to Montana until 1955 when they again moved to California. Bill settled in Oxnard, where he had his own plumbing and heating contracting business and later became the supervisor for the Oxnard School District's Maintenance Division, from where he retired in 1975. He moved to Santa Barbara in 1984. During his adult life, he was active in the Masonic Shrine and Easter Star orders. He was raised to a master Mason in Palestine Lodge No. 88 on May 20, 1940, and received his 50-year pin from Oxnard Lodge No. 341 on May of 1990. He was also past master of Palestine Lodge and past worthy matron of both the Judith Basin and Santa Barbara chapters of the Eastern Star. Memberships also included Magnolia-LaCumbre Lodge No. 242, Al Malaikah Shrine Temple of Los Angeles and past president of both the Oxnard and Santa Barbara Shrine clubs. Bill will be remembered as a dedicated family man and provider. His hobbies were woodworking and golf. He is survived by his son, Charles; and daughter, Carol Erwin of Bakersfield. He will be greatly missed by his daughter-in-law, Sandra; grandchildren, Jerry Calkins of Carlsbad, Shelley Hill of Santa Barbara; and great-grandsons, Matthew and Spencer Hill. His wife, Charlotte, preceded him in death in 1990. The family extends its deep gratitude to Hospice Service of Santa Barbara. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Shriner's Hospital or Masonic Homes. Arrangements are by Welch-Ryce-Haider Mortuary, 15 E. Sola St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101.

Claude 'Jerry' Rex
Former longtime Ventura County resident Claude "Jerry" Rex, 65, passed away suddenly on Thursday, May 10, 2001, at his residence in Lake George, Minn. Mr. Rex was born icon Oct. 20, 1935, in Minneapolis, Minn. He was the son of Harold and Elva Lathrop. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army in Korea before being honorably discharged. He was a carpenter and a member of the Carpenter's Union Local No. 150 for 38 years. He and his wife, Linda, lived in Camarillo before retiring to Lake George, Minn., in 1990. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Linda McWillis Rex of Lake George, Minn.; daughters, Leslie (husband, Mike) Goss of Oildale, Calif., Marilou (husband, Randy) Thompson of Wyndmere, N.D., Dorothy Rex of Fremont and Claude "Jerry" (wife, Jeri) Rex Jr. of Lake George, Minn.; 15 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He also leaves his father, Harold Lathrop of Crystal, Minn.; sisters, Phyllis (husband, Bill) White of Ventura, Judy (husband, Ray) Carr of Whittier, Calif.; and brother, Leon (wife, Jeanie) Carter of Oak View; and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his mother. Services were held May 16 in the Lake George Bible Chapel in Lake George, Minn., officiated by the Rev. Jerry Johnson with passed away quietly June 3, 2001, at her home with family members in attendance. Alpha, better known to friends and family as Ann, Granny or Mrs. L, was born icon Alpha And Omega Bryant in Mount Judea, Ark., on April 23, 1919. She was one of seven children to Nancy and Lonnie Bryant. Alpha came to Ventura County in the early '40s before World War II. During the war she worked at Port Hueneme Naval Base, where she met her husband, Fruto "Larry" Lorenzana. Alpha retired from Heublien Corp., previously known as Coastal Valley Canning Co., in Oxnard in the late '70s. Alpha was an active member of the Church of the Foursquare Gospel, where she was a member for nearly 50 years. She served as Sunday school teacher as well as in other positions in the Oxnard, Port Hueneme and Camarillo Foursquare churches. She opened her heart and home to anyone who was in need, and to quote a friend, "She prayed for everyone." To her family, she was a source of unconditional love and anyone who knew her had a loving friend who could be called upon at any hour. She touched many lives and will be loved and missed by all who knew her. Larry preceded her in death in March 1980, after 35 years of marriage. Alpha is survived by her sons, Dale (wife, Velda) and Danny (wife, Michele); and grandchildren, Erik, April, Justin, Forrest, Ashley and Morgan; and great-grandchildren, Cyrus, Caitlin, Kody and Amanda. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 16, at the Oxnard Church of the Foursquare Gospel, 333 W. Seventh St., Oxnard.

Waylon Max Simmons
Waylon Max Simmons, 60, of Amarillo, Texas, died Monday, June 4, 2001. Waylon was born icon in Estelline, Texas, in 1941 and moved with his family to Oxnard in 1942. Waylon graduated from Oxnard High School in 1958, then served in the Army for four years. After serving in the Army, Waylon became a firefighter for the Oxnard Fire Department. He advanced through the ranks, retiring as battalion chief in 1992 after 29 years of service. Waylon was married to Sandra Nowak Braget for 29 years and had two children, Geri and Jay Simmons, who had two sons, Justin and Cody Molitor. In 1992, Waylon moved to Amarillo, Texas, where he married Linda Hulen and helped raise her two children and three grandchildren. Waylon was soft-spoken, gentle, kind and generous, and was loved by all who knew him. Those who were lucky enough to be touched by his life will miss him dearly. A memorial celebration and barbecue will be held in his honor from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 12, at Oxnard Beach Park, 1601 South Harbor Blvd. The family suggests memorials be sent to BSA Intensive Care Unit, c/o BSA Foundation, 1600 Wallace Blvd., Amarillo, TX 79106.

Claire Harleen Adler
Claire Harleen Adler, 63, of Simi Valley, passed away June 1, 2001, in Indio, Calif. Mrs. Adler was born icon March 8, 1938, in New York and had been a Ventura County resident for 23 years, coming from Los Angeles. She worked in retail sales at Tuesday Morning. She is survived by her daughter, Gina Distefano; son, Steven Adler; and sisters, Joyce Lohbauer, Gayle Lawson and Lynn Field. Burial was at Mount Sinai Memorial Park in Simi Valley.

Carol Ann Onushco Balta
Carol Balta passed away May 31, 2001. Carol was born icon Dec. 16, 1946, to parents, Mary and Dennis Onuschco, in Minersville, Pa. She attended primary and secondary school and entered the convent in Pennsylvania. As a nun, she taught school for several years prior to going to nursing school. She received her commission as a second lieutenant in the United States Air force in 1973 and subsequently her first assignment at March Air Force Base in Riverside. She completed a year at March and was transferred overseas to Incirlik Air Base in Adana, Turkey. She served her country well and completed her tour of duty at Incirlik and received an honorable discharge from the Air Force in 1976. She moved to Los Angeles in 1976. She met her husband, Lazlo Balta, in 1976 and they were married in August 1977. To this union one daughter, Leslie, was born icon in 1980. After almost 20 years of marriage, they went their separate ways but remained friends. Carol's nursing career included not only the military but acute hospitals, nursing registries, home health and quality improvement. She worked at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in the intensive care unit for several years while working on her master's degree at Cal State University, Northridge. Additionally, she was district manager and regional director for Staff Builders Nursing Registry for many years, not only in California but on the East Coast as well. She was instrumental in pioneering several satellite offices. She also worked at Pro Care, several home health agencies, Ventura County Mental Health Facility and more than 12 years as supervisor at St. John's Regional Medical Center in Oxnard. She recently worked at Wellpoint in Camarillo as quality improvement director of their Blue Cross Medicare Division. She diligently implemented several quality and cost effectiveness tools for Blue Cross. Carol was also active in the community. Carol contributed, on a regular basis, to the homeless shelter and food bank. She always organized the neighborhood gatherings, volunteered and received her certificate from the Oxnard Police Department for completion of Neighborhood Watch Program. She sung in the Santa Clara Church choir and participated in several church projects. For the past six years, she participated and served as host family for the Japanese Student Exchange Program. Carol was a caring, compassionate, generous and loving person. She leaves to cherish her memory her ex-husband, Lazio; daughter, Leslie (husband, Robert); sisters, Marlene Onushco and Diane Bilansky, both of Pennsylvania; brother, Dennis (wife, Shirley) of Illinois; several close and special friends and relatives, Jean of Pennsylvania, Dolly and Ed of San Clemente, Barbara Knapp of Las Vegas, Nev., Jean (husband, Guy) of Northridge, Natalie Levy of Woodland Hills, Marguerite of Oxnard, Anna Cornejo of Oxnard, Gail Brock of Decatur, Ga., Tom McAlexander of Oxnard, Roxann Cannistra (husband, Rich) of Wisconsin and Barb Washington-Knight of Moreno Valley. The family of Carol Onushco Balta wish to thank her many friends and loved ones for all their expressions of kindness during Carol's illness and upon her death. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at noon Friday, June 8, at Santa Clara Catholic Church, 323 South E St., Oxnard, CA 93035, (805) 487-3891.

Frank S. Aitken Jr.
Frank S. "Froggy" Aitken Jr., 66, of Thousand Oaks, died May 30, 2001, at Simi Valley Hospital. He is survived by his loving wife, Sheila; sons, Frank, David, Michael, John, Steve and Tim; daughter, Tammy; mother, Georgia Aitken; and seven grandchildren. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 12, at Thousand Oaks Elks Lodge, 158 Conejo School Road, Thousand Oaks. Contributions in Frank S. Aitken Jr.'s memory may be made to the Arthritis Foundation, 4311 Wilshire Blvd., No. 530, Los Angeles, CA 90010. Arrangements are by the Neptune Society of Santa Barbara. In loving memory of "Froggy." Froggy, we'll always love you.

Jane Cusumano
Jane Cusumano, 46, a screenplay writer who recently fulfilled her dream of directing her first feature film, "What Matters Most," passed away peacefully in the arms of her husband, Jim Cusumano, on June 1, 2001, after a courageous four-year battle with breast cancer. Cusumano's film will be seen nationally this summer in a series of special screenings as part of a strategy to increase the awareness of breast cancer and develop the most appropriate distribution for the film. A former Bay area resident from Palo Alto and Los Altos, she and her husband moved to Ojai three years ago. "What Matters Most" was a labor of love among the entire Cusumano family. It was written and directed by Ms. Cusumano, executive produced by her husband and stars their daughter, Polly Cusumano. Mr. Cusumano's sister, Donna Cusumano, was on set and directed "One Tough Biscotti: A Woman, A Film and a Fight," a documentary about Ms. Cusumano's struggle with breast cancer, while following her dream to direct her first feature film. Both films are currently being submitted to film festivals and will be offered for international distribution this fall. After putting her cancer in remission two years ago, Ms. Cusumano learned only a week before production that the disease had returned and metastasized. Not forgoing her dream of making the film. she received weekly chemotherapy treatments while shooting on location in Amarillo, Texas, and finished her film four weeks before she passed away. Ms. Cusumano was an accomplished equestrian and an artist on many fronts. For many years, she was commissioned to produce paintings of famous racehorses. She also had a creative knack for restoring old homes and recently restored a Mediterranean horse and citrus ranch in Ojai, built in 1926 by noted architect Wallace Neff. Despite major surgery and treatments during her first battle with breast cancer, Ms. Cusumano served as a general contractor on restoration. The home was named "Chateau Wally" after Wallace Neff and their film company, Chateau Wally Films. Ms. Cusumano is survived by her husband, Jim; daughter, Polly of Hollywood; stepdaughter and son-in-law, Doreen and Nels Nelsen of Saratoga; grandchildren, Brenna, Kaley and Jerod Nelsen; brother, Michael Melvin of Visalia; and sisters, Judy Melvin of Saratoga, Janelle Melvin of Athens, Ga., and Janice Duncan of Orlando, Fla. Viewing was held Tuesday, June 5, at Clausen Funeral Home. A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 6, at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Ojai. The family asks that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Jane Cusamano Foundation For The Love of Ojai, 323 E. Matilija St., Suite 110, No. 147, Ojai, CA 93023.

Wesley Marshall Cox
Wesley Marshall Cox was born icon Nov. 3, 1958, the second of four children born icon to Betty and Oscar "Gene" Cox. He was the brother of Edward, Kenneth and Charlotte. He moved to Newbury Park in 1967 and graduated from Newbury Park High School in 1975. His interest in music led him to singing in a local band, where he met and married Laurie Bell. In 1986, they were blessed with a son, Andrew Cox, who later joined in his father's love of music. Wesley balanced his time between his son, his work and music. He worked as a D.J. in his spare time to help pay the bills. It was his work that took him to Georgia in 1996, where he worked for Delta Technologies. He soon joined the Central Baptist Church, where he sang in the choir, made friends and touched lives. Wesley had been fighting a battle against diabetes since an early age, and it was complications resulting from this disease that took his life on May 17, 2001, in a Georgia hospital. A beautiful service was held at Central Baptist Church in Douglasville, Ga., after which his body was cremated. His ashes were brought back to the Conejo Valley, where a memorial service will be held from 3 to 8 p.m. Saturday, June 2, in the recreation room of the Knolls Apartments, 2544 Vistawood Circle, at the corner of Avenida de Los Arboles and Westlake Boulevard in Thousand Oaks. All who knew and loved Wesley are welcome.

Joe D. Rodriguez III
Joe D. Rodriguez III went to be with the Lord on May 20, 2001. Joe was born icon Jan. 17, 1958, in Downey, Calif. He spent most of his life in Thousand Oaks until he joined the Navy, where he served four years and was honorably discharged as a master chief mechanic. He was an avionics jet mechanic in Las Vegas, Nev. He is survived by his wife, Cheryl Rodriguez of Las Vegas, Nev.; children, Melissa and Joey Rodriguez of Las Vegas, Nev.; stepdaughters of Washington; mother-in-law of Washington; parents, Joe and Sally Rodriguez of Thousand Oaks; sister, Cynthia Warren of Moorpark; brothers, Kenny Rodriguez of Thousand Oaks, Bruce Rodriguez of Oregon and Matthew Rodriguez of Thousand Oaks; sister, Christina M. Garcia of Thousand Oaks; and many nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. A service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 7, at Simi Valley Community Church, 2000 Royal Ave., Simi Valley. The service will be followed by a remembrance at Pierce Bros. Valley Oaks Mortuary in Westalke Village at the Garden of Valor. Flowers can be sent the day of the service to Simi Valley Community Church, 2000 Royal Ave., Simi Valley. Donations, in memory of Joe D. Rodriguez, may be made for liver transplants to California Pacific Medical Center Foundation, P.O. Box 45234, San Francisco, CA 94145-0234.

Robert 'Bob' La Poca
Bob La Poca, 55, of Oxnard and Morro Bay, passed away March 25, 2001, after a short illness. Bob was born icon Nov. 6, 1946, to Anita Agoura and Milton Hodenfield. He was a local business owner since 1980. Bob loved his daughters and sailing. He was a member of the Pacific Corinthian Yacht Club. Bob was preceded in death by his father and mother. Bob is survived by his wife, Bette; daughter and son-in-law, Michelle and Chance Rossi of Oxnard; and daughter, Melanie of Sacramento. Burial at sea is planned for 3 p.m. Saturday, June 9, 2001. Arrangements are under the direction of Benedict-Rettey Mortuary, Morro Bay, (805) 772-7382.

Frances Llewellyn
Frances Llewellyn, 96, passed away May 23, 2001, in Glendora. Frances was born icon Feb. 26, 1905, in New Castle, Pa., and had been a resident of Thousand Oaks until 1996. She was a bookkeeper in the automobile industry for more than 30 years. Frances was a 50-year member of the Order of the Eastern Star and a recent resident of the Masonic Home in Covina. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Ginger and Tom Bolton; granddaughters, Barbara McMahon (husband, Dennis) and Shirley Rice (husband, Danny); and great-grandchildren, Tom McMahon (wife, Sally), Dennis McMahon and Stacy Rice. A graveside service was conducted by Lyra Chapter of the Eastern Star on Saturday, May 26, 2001, at Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier.

Pat Lee Cloward
Mr. Pat Lee Cloward left his family on May 25, 2001, at the age of 57. Pat was born icon in Denver, Colo., on May 16, 1944, and was raised in Blackfoot, Idaho. He was a part of the Ventura County community, making Oxnard his home for the past 36 years. Pat proudly served in the U.S. Navy for four years. He then worked in the aerospace industry for several years in which he was delighted to have had a small part in the first manned space launch. Pat then chose the aggregate industry and became a truck driver and equipment operator. He was employed with S.P. Miling Co. in El Rio and Hanson Aggregate in Goleta for the past 24 years. Pat loved golf and enjoyed the last 31 years perfecting his game. He was a member of the Buenaventura Men's Golf Club for several years. He was preceded in death by his beloved father, Danton Lee Cloward. Pat is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Lynn Louise; children, Debra Cloward, Laurie Cater, Patrice Iniguez and Wayne Cloward, all of Ventura and Santa Barbara counties; son-in-love, Scott Cater; daughter-in-love, Kristi Cloward; seven wonderful grandchildren, Gavin Cater, Justin and Evan Iniguez, David, Tyler, Kenzi and Danton Cloward; mother, Virginia Dismukes of Redding; sisters, Betty Jo Hutcherson of Blackfoot, Idaho, Sandra Moon of Idaho Falls, Idaho, Judy Hamilton of Redding; and brother, Danton Cloward of Blackfoot, Idaho. He was also a loving uncle to many nieces and nephews. Pat loved and adored his family very much. He touched many lives and will also be greatly missed by numerous friends Visitation and viewing will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 1, at Camino del Sol Memorial Center, 200 North C St., Oxnard, (805) 483-3443. A celebration of Pat's life will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 2, at Spanish Hills Golf and Country Club, 999 Crestview Ave., Camarillo. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in memory of Pat to St. Vincent Medical Center, Seton Hall, 2131 W. Third St., Los Angeles, CA 90057, attention: Jody Spector.

Bernard M. 'Keg' Breuer
Bernard M. "Keg" Breuer passed away of a sudden illness May 10, 2001, in Fallon, Nev. Keg was born icon Dec. 8, 1930, in Elbawoods, N.D., to Margarie and Henry. Keg was a longtime resident of Thousand Oaks and owner of Breuer Construction Co. and the Thousand Oaks Tavern. While in the construction business, he worked all over Southern California. Many of the buildings and walls he built stand as reminders of his fine craftsmanship and attention to detail. Keg was an avid sports enthusiast and outdoorsman, coaching the Conejo Cruisers softball team to several championships. He is survived by is wife, Ann; son, Mike; daughter-in-law, Tina; granddaughters, Breanne and Amber; and brother, Almit of White Field, N.D. Keg's son, Henry, recently preceded him in death. Keg will be remembered by all who knew him as an honest man whose handshake was his word and whose word was good. A memorial wake will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 2, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Maxwell. For information, call (805) 492-3860.

Harry B. Stillwell
Harry B. Stillwell, a 20-year resident of Thousand Oaks, was "promoted to glory" on May 14, 2001, in Lake Mary, Fla. Mr. Stillwell was born icon in Chicago, Ill., on Feb. 23, 1914. Harry's life revolved around Salvation Army banding and as bandmaster he led the band in the Rose Parade for over 30 years. Harry is survived by his sons, Ron and Randy; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 4, at the Pasadena Salvation Army Tabernacle Corps.

Sister Angela Marie (Aileen Delno Emrick)
Sister Angela Marie (Aileen Delno Emrick) died at St. Mary's Convent, St. Mary's, Notre Dame, Ind., on May 26, 2001. Sister Angela Marie, a native of California, entered the congregation of the Sisters of the Holy Cross in 1948 and made her first vows in 1951. She served in numerous capacities in the field of education and mission services, including teacher, administrator, principal, assistant professor and consultant in schools, colleges, universities and health care organizations. She served in institutions in California at St. Matthew's, San Mateo, from 1953 to 1957 from 1958 to 1963 and 1976 to 1977; Beverly Hills Catholic School in Beverly Hills from 1965 to 1970; St. Pius School, Redwood City in 1977; in Utah, she served at at Holy Cross Hospital in Salt Lake City from 1951 to 1953, St. Mary of the Wasatch Academy in Salt Lake City from 1957 to 1958, Our Lady of Lourdes School in Salt Lake City from 1963 to 1964; and in Arizona at St. Cyril's School in Tucson from 1964 to 1965 and 1970 to 1971 and at the University of Arizona, Tucson, from 1977 to 1986. From 1980 to 1982, Sister Angela Marie was assigned as a professor in the department of education at St. Mary's College in Notre Dame, Ind. She was a member of St. Mary's College Board of Regents from 1990 to 1994 and board of trustees from 1994 to 2001. In 1982, she founded and was the director of the Personhood Institute in South Bend, Ind. This evolved into the Center for Human Empowerment at Mount Carmel Health in Columbus, Ohio, where she served from 1987 to 1998. In 1998, Sister Angela Marie became the assistant superior at St. Catherine by the Sea in Ventura, a retirement facility for Sisters of the Holy Cross. Sister Angela Marie was the recipient of several honors. She was included in Who's Who in American Education, was included in the 1990-1998 editions of Dictionary of International Biography and Who's Who of Women Executives, received a Woman of the Year award for organizational empowerment from Soroptimists International in 1988, received a citation for organizational empowerment from the Catholic Health Association in 1990, was nominated in 1991 for the YWCA award for Woman of the Year, was honored for her desegregation work in the Tucson Unified School District in Tucson, Ariz., in 1980 and was named Teacher of the Year at St. Cyril's School in Tucson, Ariz., in 1974 and was honored for services through Zontas with two rosebushes in the Municipal Rose Garden by Columbus, Ohio, Mayor Dana Rinehart. A wake service will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 29, at the Church of Our Lady of Loretto, St. Mary's in Notre Dame, Ind. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 30, at Our Lady of Loretto, St. Mary's. passed away May 23, 2001, as a result of an accident. A lifelong resident of Ventura, Jim was born icon Oct. 5, 1960. He is survived by his father and stepmother, James and Barbara Payton of Camarillo; sister, Nancy Dresser and family of Ventura; and numerous other relatives in the area. Jim was preceded in death by his mother, Keiko Payton, in 1986. Jim will be greatly missed by his many friends and relatives.

Lillian E. Woodward
Lillian E. Woodward, 78, of Ventura died peacefully at home on Sunday, May 27, 2001, from a reoccurrence of lung cancer. Lillian was born icon Feb. 10, 1923, in Bremerton, Wash., and had been a 41-year county resident, coming from Washington in 1960. She was a member of College United Methodist Church for more than 40 years and a 50-year member of Order of the Eastern Star Chapter 70 in Bremerton, Wash. Lillian will be remembered for her love of travel and exploration, spending time in her motor home with her friends, and walking the dog. Most of all, she loved her family. She will be greatly missed by her family and her many friends, including her daughter and son-in-law, Gayle and Tom Carter of Simi Valley; daughter and companion, Wendy Woodward and Susan Forbes of Trinidad, Calif.; daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Eric Hanson of Yucca Valley; grandchildren, Kimberly, Jaime and Bryan Carter, Heidi and Ricky Hanson; sister and brother-in-law, Rosalie and Andy Lidstrom of Las Vegas, Nev.; one niece; and three nephews. Lillian was preceded in death by her husband, Frederick S. Woodard, in 1988. Visitation will be from 2 until 8 p.m. Thursday, May 31, at Ted Mayr Funeral Home, 3150 Loma Vista Road, Ventura. Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, June 1, at the Ted Mayr Funeral Home with the Rev. Dave Horning from College United Methodist Church officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Ted Mayr Funeral Home, Ventura.

Angie Marie Santillian
Angie Marie Santillian, formerly Angie Marie Gonzales, died Friday, April 27, 2001. She died in Tempe, Ariz., where she lived with her husband, Basillio Santillian. Angie was born icon Feb. 24, 1960, in Pomona and was raised in Ventura, where she lived for many years. Angie was a faithful and dedicated member of the Apostolic Church of Tempe, Ariz. Angie is survived by her husband, Basillio Santillian of Tempe, Ariz.; father, Victor Gonzales of El Paso, Texas; mother and stepfather, Emma and Ruben Gutierrez of Ventura; siblings, Frances Gomez, Teresa Jenkins, Carmen Delira, Ruben Ray Gutierrez, all of Ventura, Maria Gonzales of Whittier and Tony Gonzales of Tucson, Ariz.; and aunts and uncles, Virginia and Danny Garcia, Julia Rodriguez and Frank Rodriguez, all of Oxnard, and Connie Ique of Fresno. Angie's final resting place will be off the coast of Carmel.

Connie Nava
Connie Nava, 77, of Ventura, died Thursday, May 3, 2001, in Ventura, surrounded by her loving family. Connie was born icon May 23, 1923, in El Paso, Texas, to the union of Emillo Ramirez and Herminia Salazar. She was a resident of Ventura County for over 51 years. Connie was a wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother, who was loved by all who knew her. Though she loved shopping, she knew what it was to be hardworking. She lectured us on saving our change, but showed us how to say "charge it." Connie met her handsome and charming husband many years ago. They married and through it all, they shared love and tears. She loved to call him "Honey" and likewise he loved his "Baby." Upon the hearts of her children, grandchildren and great-granddaughter, she left not only love, but hugs wrapped around our hearts. She gave us strength and courage, she nurtured our faith and she put a bit of spice in our characters. Now as an Angel, she flitters, flies and floats around. Graceful and lovely, not making a sound. Although she flies both near and far, she'll always return to where you are. The Nava Family wishes to express their deep appreciation to Maria Lozano, Connie's caretaker, as well as the Buenaventura Medical Group and Community Memorial Hospital's doctors, nurses and staff members, for their care of Connie. They would also like to thank members of Sacred Heart Parish of Ventura, and special thanks go to Monsignor Biedermann, Father O'Sullivan, Father John, Father Al and Father Sebastian of Sacred Heart Parish for all their prayers and support. Connie was preceded in death by her two sons, Daniel Sanchez and Jess Sanchez. She is survived by her husband, Henry Nava; daughter, Martha Dominguez; grandchildren, Vincent Dominguez, Gilbert Sanchez, Melody Sanchez, Daniel Sanchez and Ashley Sanchez; one great-granddaughter, Nancy Sanchez; brother, Everado "Benny" Ramirez; stepchildren, Sylvia Wilson Hayward, Alice Tower, Teresa Oseguero, Richard Nava, Robert Nava and George Nava; 17 step-grandchildren; and four great-step-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., with a Rosary being recited at 7 p.m., Monday, May 7, 2001, in the Garcia Mortuary Chapel in Oxnard. The Holy Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 8, 2001, at Sacred Heart Church in Ventura. died Tuesday, May 22, 2001, at Marian Medical Center from complications of melanoma. Albert was born icon in Indiana Harbor, Ind., and grew up in the Chicago, Ill., area. He graduated from Morningside College in Sioux City, Iowa, with a degree in management and finance. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and upon discharge in Long Beach he went to work for the General Telephone Directory Co., where he met his future wife, Dolores. They married in 1947. Albert began a 34-year career with Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Co. starting as a salesman, then moving on to division manager in Maryland and Massachusetts, then director of trade relations at the home office in New Jersey. He later transferred back to California as regional manager for the entire Western states and Hawaii. After retirement from Johnson & Johnson, he opened his own financial business in Westlake Village, where he became very active in community affairs, becoming the chairman of the Westlake Village Chamber of Commerce. He was a member of the Westlakers men's service club and the Westlake Yacht Club. In 1989, Albert and his wife moved to Blacklake Golf Resort in Nipomo. He served as director of RSVP, then was elected to the Nipomo Community Service District, serving as vice president of the board of directors for the past seven years. He also served as president of the Oak Homeowners Association at Blacklake for 10 years. Albert served as program director for the Blacklake Gyro International Men's Club. One of his fondest achievements was the founding and organization in 1994 of the 500-member Johnson & Johnson Retirement Club, which he served as president and chairman. He leaves his wife of 54 years, Dolores; daughter, Cindy (husband, Dan) Murphy; son, Scott (wife, Jan) Simon; and five grandchildren who were the joys of his life, Kellee, D.J. and Katie Murphy, Patrick and Allison Simon. Also surviving are two brothers and their wives, Tom and Marie and John and Dorothy Simon. Albert will be greatly missed by his many friends from coast to coast. Services will be held at 3:15 p.m. Friday, May 25, at Dudley-Hoffman Mortuary in Santa Maria with the Rev. John Mayhew, C.J., of St. Louis de Montfort Catholic Church officiating. passed away May 21, 2001. Mrs. Stanley worked as a registered nurse for more than 50 years. She also was a member of MEND for a number of years, helping needy families. Beverly loved and cherished many things, mostly her family, her garden and her cats. She is survived by her loving daughters, Linda, Barbara and Jeri; four sons-in-law; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be at noon Friday, June 1, at Santa Paula Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of J.T. Oswald Mortuary.

Warren Lawman Hintz
Warren Lawman Hintz, 88, of Ventura died May 23, 2001, after a lengthy illness. Hintz was born icon Jan. 30, 1913, in Manchester, Iowa. His parents were Louis Hintz and Frances Lawman Hintz. He graduated from Manchester High School and attended Iowa State University. He enlisted in the Iowa National Guard while residing in Des Moines, Iowa, in 1937. He rose to the rank of brigade sergeant major after his unit was called to active duty in 1940. He was commissioned as a lieutenant of artillery in 1943. He participated in the invasions of Guam in 1944 and Iwo Jima in 1945. He served with field artillery units in combat during the Korean War. He retired from active duty in 1965 as a lieutenant colonel. He moved to Ventura in 2000, after having lived since 1965 in San Diego. Hintz was awarded numerous personal and unit decorations, including the Military Order of St. Barbara, the highest award of the Corps of Artillery. Hintz was married to Elinor Ruth Eby of Des Moines in 1943 in Savanna, Ga. Their son, Steven Eric Hintz, was born icon in 1947 in Minneapolis, Minn. Hintz is survived by his wife, Elinor of Ventura; son, Steven; grandchildren, James Michael Daniel Hintz and Catherine Anne Elizabeth Hintz, all of Ventura; and sister, Mary Louise Hintz Darton of New Bern, N.C. At his request, no services will be held. His ashes will be interred at El Camino Memorial Park in San Diego. The family requests that, in lieu of flowers or other memorials, contributions be made in the name of Warren L. Hintz to the California State Railroad Museum Foundation, Sacramento, CA 95814. Stand at ease, redleg. A grateful nation remembers.

Herbert Dee Adams
Herbert Dee Adams, 68, of Ventura died Monday, May 21, 2001, at St. John's Pleasant Valley Extended Care Facility in Camarillo, after a lengthy struggle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Mr. Adams was born icon Jan. 6, 1933, in Colorado Springs, Colo., and grew up in Boulder, Colo. As a young man he served a one-year tour of duty in the Army Corps of Engineers. He graduated in 1956 with a degree in physics from the University of Colorado at Boulder, where he met his future wife, Margaret Moran in a rockhound club. They eloped and were married May 2, 1961, in Albuquerque, N.M. Mr. Adams was a 35-year resident of Ventura, coming from Fredricksburg, Va., where he began his federal service career after working briefly for Dow Chemical Co. in Colorado. He was a joint patent holder for a military defense system. He was employed as a physicist and engineer at Point Mugu, working on various cruise missile systems. He had a great fondness for computers, astronomy, camping and square dancing. He was actively involved in the Boy Scouts of America, especially Troop 128, where he was the assistant scoutmaster. Herbert was predeceased by his wife, Margaret Moran Adams, in August 2000 after 39 years of marriage. He is survived by his son, Kent Herbert Adams, and his wife, Jan, of Laguna Niguel; son, Lawrence Dee Adams, and his partner, Vince Parrillo, of Seattle, Wash.; grandchildren, Andrea and Christopher of Laugna Niguel; brother, Jean Adams of Longmont, Colo.; and four nieces and nephews. The family wishes to express heartfelt thanks to the St. John's Pleasant Valley Extended Care Facility staff for their considerable skill, tireless care and loving concern for Mr. Adams for the last 10 years. In many ways you have been his family when others were unable to. A graveside memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Thursday, May 24, at Ivy Lawn Memorial Park, 5400 Valentine Road, Ventura. Memorial donations may be made to the ALS Association, 27001 Agoura Road, Suite 150, Calabasas Hills, CA 91301-5104.

Edward Arthur Jorge Gomez
Edward Arthur Jorge Gomez, 18, passed away May 20, 2001, in Ventura. Edward was born icon Aug. 9, 1982, in Oxnard, where he had been a lifelong resident. He was known as "Ed Dawg" by many who knew him and a few really intimate friends knew him as "Olie." He was a graduate of Channel Islands High School in June 2000. During high school, he played the trumpet in numerous concerts and was on the football team as a lineman. After high school, he became a student at Oxnard College. He enjoyed working at the family-owned business, Pagers 'N' Stuff, with his mother and brother. Computers were Edward's first choice of hobbies, followed by his love and interest in modifying his cars. However, his college studies always came first since he had ambitions of being a dentist. He made the dean's list after the first year at Oxnard College by maintaining an A average. Survivors include his mother and father, Dolores and Richard Gomez of Oxnard; dad and stepmother, John and Irene Rivera of Oxnard; brothers, Richard Gomez Jr. and his fiancee, Amy Lopez, and John Rivera Jr.; sister and brother-in-law, Mary and Manual Padilla, all of Oxnard; nieces, Maryssa and Miranda Padilla of Oxnard; paternal grandmother, the Rev. Lucy M. Rivera of San Bernardino; maternal grandparents, Aurora and Milton Chavez of Oxnard; paternal grandmother, Camerina Gomez of Oxnard; uncles and aunts, Ernie and Sandra Zendejas of Oxnard, Mary and Oscar Bermudas of Oxnard, Joe Perez of Texas, Teo Mejia of San Francisco, the Revs. Albert Rivera and Helen Rivera of Colton, Lorraine and Charles Reed of Rialto, Raymond Rivera of San Bernardino, Paula Rivera of Rialto, Domingo Rivera Jr. of Beverly Hills, Carolina Serda of Camarillo, Martin and Lupe Chavez of Oxnard, Salvador and DJ Romero of Oxnard, Raul and Rebecca Gomez of Oxnard, Rachel Gomez of San Diego, Rita and Bill Dill of Harrington, Del., Reynaldo and Cici Herrera of Oxnard, Regaberto Andrade of San Jose, Margarita Andrade of Oxnard, Diana Pimiento of Oxnard; and numerous loving cousins all over the United States. In addition, he leaves behind a multitude of loving and caring friends who will miss him immensely. Visitation will be from noon to 5 p.m. Friday, May 25, at Conrad-Carroll Mortuary. Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Friday, May 25, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church. Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 26, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Santa Clara Cemetery. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the care of Conrad-Carroll Mortuary, 401 W. Channel Islands Blvd., Oxnard, (805) 487-4911.