LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Edward Anthony Nigrelli Sr., born March 28, 1925, passed away on the evening of Feb. 17, 2016. 

He was the oldest son of Sam and Gussy Nigrelli of Westerly, Rhode Island.

Ed served his country proudly in World War II as a member of the United States Navy, service #205-3590.

He saw action in both the European and Asian theaters as a crew member on the USS Landsdale (DD426), USS Schmitt (DE-676) and USS Auman (APD-117), respectively.

He was awarded the American Area Ribbon, World War II Victory Medal, Pacific Asiatic Area Ribbon, European African Area Ribbon and the Good Conduct Medal.

After the war, Ed played guitar and sang country music at some of the honky-tonks in the New England area. He garnered the notice of RCA record executive Steve Sholes and went on to record 18 songs under the stage name of Eddie Marshall.

In 1952, he decided family was more important than the rigors of touring and he stepped away from music to be a husband and father and pursue a career in the carpentry trade.

In 1962 the family packed up the station wagon and, with less than $200 and the promise of one week’s work, moved to San Jose, Calif. He built his reputation as a carpenter, eventually becoming the senior business representative for the Carpenters’ Union, Local 316.

Ed retired in 1987, relocating to Clearlake Oaks, Calif. It is here he would spend the remainder of his days tinkering in his beloved workshop and telling the most wonderful tales of a lifetime filled with accomplishment.

Ed was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend; he will be deeply missed.

He is survived by his brother, Sam Nigrelli Jr. of Westerly, Rhode Island, his wife Joyce and their six children; 14 grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren.

The world has lost, and Heaven has gained, a man of real honor and integrity. May Heaven revel in his intelligence, wit and song.

Graveside services, with military honors, will be held at Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, 5810 Midway Road, Dixon on Friday, Feb. 26, beginning at 11 a.m.

Arrangements under the direction of Jones & Lewis Clear Lake Memorial Chapel FD 800, Lower Lake.

Please share your loving memories of Edward by signing his online guest book at www.jonesandlewis.com .

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Forrest Arthur Borghesani, 83, passed away peacefully on Feb. 16, 2016, after a long illness.

Forrest was born in Lafayette, Calif., to parents Lou and Babe Borghesani. He attended Acalanes High School and then college at U.C. Berkeley.

In 1956 he moved to Kelseyville to help his father Lou and brother, Bob, open the Kelseyville Lumber Yard. After several years he left the family business to become a Realtor. He sold many homes in Lake County, and also worked on large land projects in both California and Texas.

He married his wife Beverly in 1958. They were married for almost 40 years until her death in 1996. Forrest was never happier than when he was behind the wheel, traveling new roads and new country. He and Bev had many great adventures throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico. 

After Beverly’s death, Forrest’s life was forever changed. He found comfort in his friends and family, as well as his constant canine companion, Smokey.

Forrest leaves behind daughter, Cindy Bain; son-in-law, Bill Bain; beloved granddaughters, Megan and Katie McDonald; as well as many nieces and nephews.

Grave side services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 26, at Kelseyville Cemetery.

Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com .

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA – Father, son and brother passed away on Nov. 25, 2015, at Queen of the Valley Hospital in Napa.

John was born Feb. 25, 1961, in Arcata, Calif., was raised in Orick and graduated from McKinleyville High School in 1979.

His family moved to Clearlake in 1979 and John went to work for Mt. Konocti Growers in Kelseyville for more than 20 years before getting his commercial drivers license and moving to Aberdeen, Wash.

Later John moved back to Arcata and drove chip truck for Bettendorf Trucking. He had a triple bypass in 2009 and had been unable to return to work.

John leaves behind his son, Johnny Mahoney Jr.; his mother, Barbara Mahoney; sister, JoAnna Mahoney-Schleif; nephew, Walker Schleif; his Aunt Pat and Aunt Nancy. He also leaves behind his grade school friend, Rodney Baker from Orick, and many cousins and friends.

John was buried at OceanView Cemetery in Eureka, near his father Jim and brother Jerry, grandparents, and an aunt and uncle.

A memorial will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, at Danny Bishop's home, 15823 Lawrence Road in Lower Lake.

Friends and family are welcome, bring your stories to share. Come and celebrate John's life.

John will be dearly missed by everyone who knew him.

Jerry Lynn “Penguin” Standridge passed away on Feb. 13, 2016, at the age of 61.

He was born on Wednesday, March 24, 1954, to John Lee and Lula Mae Lewis Standridge in Mena, Ark.

He lived in Lake County for 29 years and just two weeks prior to his passing had moved back to Arkansas from the town of Nice, Calif., to spend his final moments in the Mena, Ark., family home surrounded by the love of his family.

Jerry was compassionate, forgiving and good-natured. He was a man who always enjoyed life, staying active and enjoyed playing games of chance, whether it was putting jigsaw puzzles together, betting on the horses, playing Yahtzee, or going to the casino. His love of “Rock N Roll” music was intoxicating and always loud even in his final days.

In his younger days Jerry narrowly survived a motorcycle accident that left him with limited mobility and strength. However, you never heard him complain about his physical disability and “handicapped” was never a word in his vocabulary.

When a total stranger needed help to carry heavy groceries to her vehicle he was always lending a hand and assisting others and opening his home to help people “down on their luck.” He was always a true gentleman with a big heart. He was loved by many in Lake County.

Jerry was a loving brother, uncle and friend, and will be missed by all who knew him.

Jerry is survived by his two brothers, Ronald Standridge and Robert Standridge, and two sisters, Sarah Weber and Brenda (Gene) Wilson, all of Mena, Ark.; nieces and nephews, Lisa, Kristie, Melissa, Leilani, Jennifer, Desiree, John, Shannon, April and J.C.; several great nieces and nephews, Sarah, James, Carrie, Timothy, Dane, Kendyl, Orion, Hannah, Kaden, Jeremiah, Kory, Kristopher, Dylan and Kamiyah; one great-great niece, Angelica; and a host of other relatives and many lifelong friends.

Graveside services were held on Sunday. Feb. 14, at the Hillside Cemetery in Sulphur Springs, Ark. As was Jerry’s final wish he was laid to rest beside his mother and father, John and Lula Standridge.

Please share a thought or memory by signing his online guestbook at www.bowserffh.com . 

Deveta Dewade Tyler
Aug. 18, 1929-Feb. 20, 2016

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Deveta is survived by one daughter, Deborah (Billy Jack) Weeks of Lucerne; granddaughters, Bobie (Robert) Morris of North Pole, Alaska, Barbie (Bryan) Zavala of Hidden Valley Lake, Calif., and Beverly (Keith) Gatlin of Mesa, Ariz.; and great-grandchildren, Mathew Zavala, Justin Morris, Nathen Zavala, Haley Morris and Riley Morris.

She is predeceased by her husband of 60 years, William “Bill” Tyler; daughter, Carol Ann; sisters, Leota Askins and VonDella Stone; brother, Lonzo “Sonny” Hinkle; and parents, Clemmie Bittle and Lonzo Hinkle.

A graveside funeral service will be held at Upper Lake Cemetery at 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 26.

Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com .

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Dennis Eugene Nell entered into rest in Saint Helena on Thursday, Feb. 4, 2016, at the age of 66.

Born in Kewanee, Illinois, he was a resident of Lake County for 37 years and was formerly from Anaheim, Calif.

Dennis served his country and served two years in the US Army in Vietnam.

He was a loving father. He worked as a driller in the oil and steam rigs for many years.

Dennis is survived by his daughters, JoAnn Nell of Lower Lake, Calif., Celeste Hamp of Flint, MI, and Jamie Fielden of Clearlake, Calif.; and sons, John Nell and Tony Kelly, both of Clearlake. Dennis is also survived by five grandchildren.

Friends and family are warmly invited to attend a memorial service on Saturday, Feb. 20, beginning at 1 p.m. at the American Legion Konocti Post 437, 14770 Austin Road, Clearlake.

Dennis’ family would appreciate memorial donations be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 311 California St., No. 650, San Francisco, CA 94104.

Arrangements under the care of Jones & Lewis Clear Lake Memorial Chapel.

Please share your loving thoughts of Dennis by signing his online guestbook at www.jonesandlewis.com and www.legacy.com .