Edward Cecil Malina (1918-2014)

LAKEPORT, Calif. – Edward Cecil Malina of Lakeport died on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2014. He was 96 years old.

He was born in Needville, Texas, on April 10, 1918.

Edward entered the US Navy, serving during World War II from March 1945 to 1946.

He worked for Los Angeles city schools for 30 years.

Later he moved to Lake County, where he lived for 34 years – first in Clearlake, then in Lakeport.

He was a member of the electrician's union, Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Assembly of God church.

Edward was a wonderful man.

He is survived by daughter, Paula Wilson and husband, Jerry, of Bloomington, Minn.; brother, Franklin Malina of Folsom, Calif.; sisters, Tomi Gibson and husband, Jim, of Clearlake Oaks, Calif., and Wilsie Weintz of Pahrump, Nev.; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews who loved him dearly.

Edward will be greatly missed by Bill and Kathy Thomas who cared for him during the last six months of his life.

A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, at the Lower Lake Cemetery, 9040 Lake St.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Jones Mortuary, 115 S. Main St., Lakeport, telephone 707-263-5389.

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Marilyn Clare Kocher Fontana passed away July 28, 2014, at the age of 80.

She is survived by her children, Alfred Fontana III (Tina), Marilyn and Regina Lechuga; several nieces; nephews; grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

A celebration of life will be announced in the Spring of 2015.

Ross J. Giles
1925 - 2014

LAKEPORT, Calif. – Ross J. Giles, born Aug. 26, 1925, passed away Oct. 24, 2014, in Lakeport from a stroke. He was 89.

He was born in Hoquiam, Washington, but Lakeport was always his home no matter where his travels took him.

Ross was a WWII veteran who served in both the U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force for a total of 21 years.

He went on to several careers and always took great care of his family.

Camping and fishing in the mountains and at the coast were favorite pastimes. He stayed active and independent until the end.

Ross was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Bonnie Lane Giles; parents, Ross N. Giles and Mary Chapman Giles Snow; his special in-laws, Perry and Lola Lane of Lakeport; and sisters, Esther (Edgar) Hill and Gerry (Dean) Hyder.

Ross is survived by his three children, Ross M. (Miriam) Giles, Connie Brewer and Cindy Giles-Davi (Dan); and also survived by his brother, Bob Giles.

He will be especially missed by his special granddaughter, Megan Pedro. Also missing him will be grandchildren, Michael, Ryan, Chris and Tim Giles, Katherine (Brewer) Crabill and their spouses plus seven great-grandchildren.

The family will have a private memorial at a later date.

The family wishes any donations in Ross' memory be made to a local wildlife organization.

Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary.

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Lorre Ann Disney of Lakeport passed away Nov. 1, 2014, at the age of 83.

She was born Dec. 4, 1930, in Los Angeles, Calif., to parents Roland and Hope Waldeck.

She lived in Southern California where she met Roy Disney and they married in 1952. They enjoyed 52 years of marriage.

Lorre was a full-time homemaker and raised four children. She enjoyed taking her children on many fun-filled beach trips.

Lorre and Roy operated Disney's Gym, a health club for 15 years in Southern California. She also competed in the Miss Venice beauty pageant.

They moved to Lakeport in 1972. While living in Lakeport she enjoyed gardening and many clubs, including the Trowel and Trellis, TOPS, a Leader for Weight Watchers, and also volunteered as a Pink Lady at the hospital.

She and her husband enjoyed square dancing while traveling throughout Northern California, they also loved swing dancing together. She was an avid bowler for 50 plus years and loved to exercise, go shopping and yard sales.

Lorre was a passionate and life-long member of the Catholic Church.

She loved her family and supported them in everything they did, including all their scouting, sporting and other activities. She also was a devoted Grandma that never missed a grandkids' activity.

Lorre is survived by her children, Cheryl (Rob) McIntyre, Susan (Nick) Wittman, Roy (Charlotte) Disney and Kory Disney; grandchildren, Meleya Walker, Aaron Platt, Brandy and Wade Wittman, Hope Burke, Kameron, Brandon and Connor Disney; great grandchildren, Wrylyn and Westyn Walker.

Lorre's family will always remember her big heart, her happy spirit, her sense of humor and her greatest love – spending time with her children and grandchildren. She always had a positive outlook on life.

She will be dearly missed by her family and friends and will be forever in our hearts.

Visitation will be from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Monday, Nov. 10, at Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary followed by the funeral service at 1 p.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Interment at Hartley Cemetery.

Family prefers donations in Lorre's memory to St. Mary's Catholic Church or Lake County Hospice Services of Lake County.

For further information call Chapel of the Lakes at 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611 or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com .

LAKEPORT, Calif. – Walter was born in Santa Cruz, Calif., on May 2, 1929, the only child of Arthur C. and Edna May Curtis. 

He went to be with the Lord Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2014, in Lakeport.

Walter's early years were spent in Salinas, Calif., and then in 1945, he moved with his parents to Lodi, Calif.

He graduated from Lodi Union High school in 1947 and from UC Berkeley in 1952 with a degree in civil engineering.

He married Evelyn L. Thompson on May 14, 1954. He was employed by Caltrans for 35 years, retiring in 1987. 

He later was self-employed doing soil studies for people wanting to do lot splits where a septic system would be needed.

The family first lived in Stockton, then Sacramento for two years, and then to Lodi where they lived until 2004 before moving to Lakeport to be near their daughter, Kathy Medlin.

Walter was a member of Temple Baptist Church of Lodi and active a a deacon and Sunday School teacher. He also worked as a referee for baseball games for the local Lodi City League.  

In Lakeport, Walter was active at Grace Evangelical Church of Kelseyville, the Lakeport Gideon Camp and Chapter 12 of the Retired Public Employees Association.

Walter is survived by his wife of 60 years, Evelyn; daughter, Kathy (Paul) Medlin of Kelseyville; sons, David (Esther) of Pacifica and Daniel (Linda) of Martinez.

He also is survived by six grandchildren, Andrew Medlin, Michael (Stacey) Medlin, Rachael (Adrian) Avila, Kerrie (Dustin) Nichols, Rebecca (Dalton) Martin and Christopher Curtis; and five great-granddaughters.

Memorials may be sent to The Gideons International, P.O. Box 311, Lakeport, CA 95453.

A memorial service will be Thursday, Oct. 30, at 2 p.m. at the Grace Evangelical Free Church of Kelseyville.

For further information call Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com .

Mel Holden
1937-2014

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Our beloved Father, Papa, Great Papa, and very good friend to many, passed away Thursday, Oct. 23, 2014.

Mel was born and raised in Berkeley, Calif. He married his wife, Shirley and raised three children in Pinole, Calif. After retiring he moved to Kelseyville, CA where he lived his remaining years.

Mel was a contractor in various fields and worked as a Realtor alongside his wife.

He loved hunting, dancing on Saturday nights, spending time with his family and friends but most of all he loved living life to the fullest.

Mel was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley, and his son Rick.

He is survived by his daughters, Terri and Sherri; son-in-law, Tom; daughter-in-law, Laureen, grandchildren, Cristal, Jesse, Cody, and Branden; great-grandchildren, Deshawn, Christopher, Layla, Destiny, Caydence, and Ricky; and loving girlfriend, Connie Conser.

His life was a blessing, his memories are treasures. He will be loved beyond words and missed beyond measure.

Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, at Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29, also at Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary.

Mel will be laid to rest at Hartley Cemetery.

For further information call Chapel of the Lakes at 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611 or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com .