LAKEPORT, Calif. – Lena Holden, 95, resident of Lake County for 40 years, entered into rest peacefully on Feb. 27, 2016, in Lakeport.

Loved by children, Diane Ayala, Dale Holden, and Sandra Binge (preceded in death); grandchildren, William Lazzarini, and Kristin Boice (Entz); great-granddaughter, Amariah Boice.

No service will be held.

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

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Fay Carol Johnson was born June 27, 1940.

Surrounded by her family, she quietly slipped away Feb. 12, 2016.

Graceful and kind, she was always a lady.

Fay married the love of her life, Chet, on Oct. 15, 1960. Together, they raised a family on the shores of Clearlake in Nice, the very same property where Chet was born and raised. Their home was often a gathering place for family and friends.

After retiring near Fort Bragg, and spending over 15 years there, they decided to come home to Lake County, where family was closer and weather was warmer.

Fay had a great love of planting, and watching her flowers grow. She was an avid reader, and enjoyed an occasional visit to the local casino to “push the button” with her sisters and her kids.

Family always came first. She fought cancer bravely.

She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Chet; sons, Donald and David; daughter, Denise, and son- in- law, Fred; big sister to Penny (Keith) Kuhl, Pam Manes and Charles “Bud” Peebles III; uncle, Robert Peebles; nephews, John Miskill, Charles (Donna) Peebles, Danny (Heidi) Peebles; nieces, Rachelle (Mark) Kohnen, Vicky (Cliff) Stout, Melissa Peebles, and Karrie Woll; special grandmother to Carole Snell; great nephews and nieces, Alex, DJ, Shelby, Jacob, Adam, Lucy, Danny, Claire and Katie.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Lee Peebles of Ukiah and loving in-laws Franklin and Frances Johnson of Nice.

Love never ends; the memories will have to be enough for now.

We will miss you for the rest of our days.

A memorial celebration of Fay’s life will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please give to the angels at Hospice of Lake County in her memory.

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. – Monica Bradshaw, age 80, entered into eternal peace on Feb. 27, 2016, with her loving daughters Melanie Ramachandran and Paula Dhanda at her bedside.
                                                        
Monica was born in Hull, Yorkshire, England to Naval Officer William and Annie Elizabeth Bradshaw.  She was the third of nine children growing up in the era of World War II.
 
She married Dr. Sath Paul Dhanda while a student nurse in England, and had three lovely daughters – Melanie, Paula and Angeli. The family lived in India and England before moving to the USA in 1968. 

Monica went back to college while raising her family, and graduated with the highest of honors with her degree in registered nursing, bachelor's degree and masters degree in social work.

She worked as an RN and subsequently as a psychiatric social worker in Syracuse, NY before retiring to Lakeport, Calif.
 
Mrs. Bradshaw was an active member of the Lake County community and enjoyed her many organizations (Lakeport Women's Civic Club, Senior Center, TOPS, and Red Hats) and all her wonderful friends. She was very physically active, walked everywhere and swam several times a week until her illness.

Monica is fondly remembered for her kindness, strength, intelligence, independence and strict moral compass. Monica's battle with ovarian cancer was hard-fought with strength, grace and dignity.
 
Monica was a devoted mother and an exemplary role model. She was so very proud of her family. 

She is survived by daughters, Melanie Ramachandran (Tarakad) and Paula Dhanda (John); grandchildren, Manoj (Sarika), Arun (Sari), Amber, Devan (Chelsey) and Jasmin; great-grandchildren, Navya, Silas, Lola and Arjun. She also leaves behind in England her brothers David, Charles and Christopher, and sisters Elizabeth and Edie and their families. 

Monica was preceded in death by her former husband, Sath Paul Dhanda; her brothers, William and George Bradshaw; her sister, Brenda Collins; her dear daughter, Angeli Dems; and her most beloved grandson, John Paul Clarke.
 
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 5, at Buckingham Clubhouse, 5820 Eastlake Road, Kelseyville.
 
Donations in Monica's memory, to support mothers worldwide, may be made to Worldwide Healing Hands, 5685 Main St., Kelseyville, CA 95451, or donate online at http://worldwidehealinghands.org/donate/ .
 
For more information please contact Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or view www.chapelofthelakes.com .

Nancy Lee Antoni (née Haack)

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Nancy passed from this world on Feb. 23, 2016, surrounded by her family and caregivers.

Born in Palo Alto, Calif., on May 2, 1954, she moved to Kelseyville with her family at the age of 8. 

She graduated from Kelseyville High School and worked for Pacific Bell, Sutter Lakeside Hospital and North Lake Ford.

Diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) in 2011 she bravely and quietly battled the disease.

Nancy is survived by her loving husband of 35 years, Jerry; daughters, Keri Hamner, Carla Ocohdain and Janae Antoni; son, Nick (Keely) Antoni; brother, Bill Haack; sisters, Kathleen Doherty and Judith Taylor; and loving caregivers, Mary Loftsgaard, Marissa Morey, Sandi Ford and Nancy Peterson.

A celebration of life will be held at the Fairgrounds Village Club House, 1025 Martin St. in Lakeport on Saturday, April 30, at noon.

A donation to the ALS Clinic, 400 Parnassus Ave 8th Fir, San Francisco, CA  94143 in Nancy's name would be welcomed by the family.

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

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 .