COBB, Calif. – Bennie Heinricks Jr. passed on Oct. 14, 2013, at his residence in Cobb.

He was born April 7, 1954, in Alaska to Bennie Heinricks Sr. and Inez (Mendenhall) Heinricks.

Arrangements intrusted to Jones Mortuary, www.jonesmortuary.com , FD311, Lakeport, Calif.

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Darlene Ruggio, a longtime Lake County resident, passed away Oct. 12, 2013.

She loved horseback riding and animals.

She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

Visitation will take place at Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary in Lakeport from 10 a.m. to noon, with the funeral service starting at noon, Friday, Oct. 18.

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

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Gene P. Sanchez, a 17-year Lake County resident, passed away peacefully Oct. 9, 2013, at the age of 73.

Gene was born Feb. 14, 1940 in Pueblo, Colo., and moved to South San Francisco at the age of 5.

He was a professional singer with "Gene and the Ethics," a pressman for the Enterprise Journal in South San Francisco and later in life owned and operated an upholstery shop in Belmont.

Gene and his wife were members of the Lakeport Elks R.V. Club.

He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Patricia; daughter, Sherry Ferguson of Lucerne and son, Joseph Sanchez of Kelseyville; also six grandchildren; sisters, Esther Barrett of Velarde, New Mexico, and Margie Gentry of San Bruno; brother, Ernest Sanchez of Salem, Ore.; several nieces and nephews.

To honor his wishes, no services will be held.

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

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Barbara Mitzie Cullison Maxwell Philpott, 73, passed away Aug. 29, 2013.

Barbara was born Oct. 22, 1939, to Price and Mitzie Cullison of Napa, Calif. She grew up in Napa and graduated class of 1958. She went on to Napa College taking textiles and fashion classes.

Barbara then moved to the central coast and lived in San Luis Obispo working as a certified cosmetologist for many years. She then switched careers to working in retail at J C Penney's and Egoistical.

After fulfilling her knack in retail she then worked at San Luis Sourdough Dough Gourmet Shop, Meridian Vineyards and Robert Hall Winery.

Barbara loved to cook and decided to pursue her dream by attending the Culinary Arts Academy in Paso Robles.

In 2007 Barbara met Ken at the Democratic Club in Paso Robles, two years later they moved to Lake County to be closer to family. They like exploring the countryside, trying new wines and visiting with family.

Barbara was an outstanding mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend who will be dearly missed.

She is survived by her partner, Kenneth Morisseau; son, Jefferson (Julia) Maxwell; sisters, Beverly Bates of Kelseyville, Deanna Tuell of Cobb, Shirley Malone of Citrus Heights, Gail Patterson of San Jose, Sandra Mueller of Kelseyville; brother, Jimmie Cullison of Napa; grandsons, Brandon and Ryan Macz; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Price and Mitzie Cullison, and sister, Carol Cullison.

A celebration of life will take place beginning at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, at the Kelseyville Presbyterian Church, 5340 Third St., Kelseyville.

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

Mary L. “Kim” Bandy
Feb. 21, 1929 – Oct. 2, 2013

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Mary L. “Kim” Bandy passed away peacefully Oct. 2, 2013, surrounded by her children Debra Ponts, Mark Bandy, Boyd Bandy, Tina Kelly, Bryce Bandy and granddaughter, Kelly Bandy.

Kim was a former resident of Santa Rosa, where she worked as a printer at Sonoma State University.

She then moved to Lake County with her children after the passing of her husband, Herman Bandy.

Kim was a member of several organizations including the Lakeport Elks Lodge No. 2704, Northshore Moose Lodge No. 2307, Sons of Italy, Red Hat Society and TOPS.

She enjoyed attending dances with her friends, the Wayne Miller Band was one of her favorites.

Kim is also survived by her nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

In addition to her husband, she was also preceded in death by her longtime partner, Richard Hauch.

Kim will be dearly missed by all that knew her.

A celebration of life will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16, at the Lakeport Elks Lodge, 3775 Lakeshore Blvd., Lakeport, Calif.

Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, Lakeport.

LAKEPORT, Calif. – Visitation for Gabriela Rivas Garcia, who passed away Oct. 3, 2013, in Lower Lake, will be held on Friday, Oct. 11.

It will take place from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 1625 N. High St., Lakeport.

Funeral service will begin at 7 p.m. following the visitation.

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