Marion Claro Quitiquit Sr.
June 15, 1941, to Oct. 5, 2022

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Marion Claro Quitiquit Sr. was born June 15, 1941, in Upper Lake, California to Claro Quitiquit and Marie Boggs Quitiquit.

He passed peacefully at his home in Lucerne, California, on Oct. 5, 2022, following a courageous fight against cancer.

He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Dora Quitiquit; son, Marion Quitiquit Jr. (Maryann); and stepsons, Michael Martinez (Morgan), Brian Martinez, Phillip Alorro (Yolanda) and Kathy Alorro.

He is also survived by brothers and sisters and their spouses, Steve Quitiquit (Nina) and Godfrey Quitiquit (Nancy) of Cortland, California, Wanda Quitiquit, Robert Quitiquit, Lalaine Bouncristiani, Irenia Quitiquit (Chris) all of Nice, California, and numerous nieces and nephews, including Meyo Maruffo (Randy) of Upper Lake.

Marion was an Elder at Robinson Rancheria of Pomo Indians of California. He served on the Tribal Business Council from 2004 to 2005 and participated in activities of the Tribal Elders for many years.

Marion left Lake County as a child with his parents and siblings; he was raised on the Delta Islands in San Joaquin County. He attended local schools including Tracy High School. He joined the Marine Corps in 1960 and was honorably discharged in 1964.

He began working for Pacific Gas & Electric Co. in 1968, where he worked as a gas construction welder. His duties included training new welders and supervising as needed. Marion completed projects throughout California in his 38 years with the company. He retired in 2006.

Marion and Dora moved to Lake County in 2002. He enjoyed gardening and planted a large garden each spring. He would share fruit and vegetables with his family and neighbors.

Marion was an excellent cook. He made dishes from many different cultures. He enjoyed making new dishes and would often change recipes, adding fresh vegetables and different spices to make the dish his own.

He also repaired or improved boats and cars. He enjoyed boating and fishing, often accompanied by his wife. He also enjoyed hunting although he didn’t do much hunting after moving to Lake County.

Marion was known as a no-nonsense man who could easily express his ideas, opinions and concerns.

He was well respected and will be greatly missed by all that knew and loved him.

Chapel of the Lakes in Lakeport is handling his final arrangements.

A celebration of life will be held at the Chapel of the Lakes on Thursday, Oct. 13, beginning with the viewing at 1 p.m. and followed by the sermon at 3 p.m.