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: Editor; Posted On Saturday, 26 August 2017 01:21; 26 August 2017

Gino D. Bonera

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Gino Bonera was born on October 14, 1929, in Fortuna, Calif. His early years were spent working on a dairy farm which he loved.

Gino served in the Army during the Korean War, in the 101st Airborne where he earned a United Nations Service Medal, a Korean Service Medal with a Bronze Star, and the prestigious Purple Heart.

After the Army, he started working for the Arcata Redwood Co. where he stayed for over 20 years. Gino moved to Lake County to enjoy his retirement.

He is survived by his companion, Sue Bonera.

A memorial service will be held at Grace Evangelical Free Church on Live Oak Drive in Kelseyville on Tuesday, Sept. 5, at 11 a.m., with military honors by the Lake County Military Funeral Honors Team.

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

: Editor; Posted On Friday, 18 August 2017 01:36; 19 August 2017

Rizaline Rosemarie Raymundo

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA – Rizaline Rosemarie Raymundo, age 88, lived in Lakeport with her daughter Patricia for 16 years. She was originally from San Jose, Calif.

: Elizabeth Larson; Posted On Wednesday, 16 August 2017 00:53; 16 August 2017

Cindia Barron

LOWER LAKE, Calif. – Cindia Barron entered into rest at her home in Lower Lake on Monday, July 31, 2017.

: Editor; Posted On Saturday, 26 August 2017 01:17; 26 August 2017

John Babbitt

John Vincent Babbitt
July 11, 1936 – Aug. 12, 2017

A private family ceremony was held for John Babbitt who passed away peacefully at his Watsonville, Calif., home this past week.

He had recently celebrated his 81st birthday with his family and friends.

John was born in San Francisco, and for more than 30 years, worked as an electrical engineer, retiring with Edward Enterprises in Newark, Calif.

He served his country in the US Army during the Korean Conflict, and will be remembered as a loving father, devoted friend and lover of animals.

Upon moving to Clearlake in 2000, he enjoyed hiking, kayaking, playing chess and walking with his dog, “Nick.”

John moved to the Watsonville area last year and immediately began to make friends at Valley Heights Senior Community, where he played bridge and enjoyed a hearty breakfast every morning with his usual buddies who agreed that the day should begin with a big breakfast.

He was a sports fanatic and many memories will continue to be shared of his fondness for smoking his pipe (even though it was not allowed there).

He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Anne and Rob Laatsch of Aromas, Calif.; his son and daughter-in-law, Victor and Carol Babbitt of Danville, Calif.; his sister, Diane Flournoy of Reno, Nev.; and his beloved grandchildren, Katie and Claire Laatsch, and Hayley Babbitt.

Any kind acts of charity can be made in his memory to a benevolent animal organization of your choice.