CLEARLAKE, Calif. – A memorial Mass is planned for George J. Magnani, who died May 22, 2015, at age 90.

The Mass will take place at noon on Friday, June 19, at Queen of Peace Catholic Church, located at 14435 Uhl Ave., Clearlake.

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Mary Renfro passed away on June 6, 2015, in San Francisco from complications of a stroke on May 6, 2015.

She was born Mary Anne Dimauro and was the first baby born in Lake County in 1940.

Born Jan. 1 to Joe and Lily Dimauro of Lakeport, Mary was the youngest with older siblings Joe, Betty and Frank spoiling her rotten.

Mary always said she started dating her future husband and the love of her life, Tom, when they were in eighth grade (Tom says he fell in love with her when they rode the school bus together in first grade).

While attending Clear Lake High School Mary was active in numerous organizations including the Clear Lake Cardinals Cheer leading squad where she cheered for Tom during football, basketball and baseball games.

Tom and Mary graduated together in 1957 and married a year later June 7, 1958.

Mary worked as a legal secretary through the years as their family grew. Their first three children were girls – Tammy, Jamie and Toni. Then in 1968, a son, Thomas was born and Mary began work from home.

Raising four children during the 1960s to 1980s was challenging but Mary made it look easy.

She was always the room mother; enjoyed decorating and celebrating every holiday with her family; made sure all of her children were involved in 4-H; went on countless trips to horse shows and gymkhanas; organized family camping trips; hunted along side Tom; and took care of many family pets.

Her home was always a gathering place where everyone felt welcome.

For many years Tom and Mary operated the very popular “Renfro’s Pioneer Pear Stand” selling pears, apples and peaches grown on their ranch.

Mary always had a love for dogs. ALL dogs. For over 35 years and until the time of her stroke, she and Tom owned and operated Renfro’s Animal Inn in Kelseyville. Mary’s customers, two- and four-legged, were very dear to her.

Mary’s truest love was her family. She enjoyed rides to the cabin with Tom or just sitting together on the deck in the evening, watching their doves and bluebirds, while sipping on a margarita.

She rarely missed a basketball, football, softball, baseball, t-ball or soccer game played by her grandchildren during the last 30 years.

Mary enjoyed going to the casino, playing cards with the same group of women for the last 40 years, going to lunch with the “Class of ’57 girls,” reading true crime books especially by author Anne Rule, the San Francisco Giants, and watching Phil Mickelson play golf.

Mary was the happiest when she was home with Tom and her dogs surrounded by happy children and grandchildren.

Her brother, Joe Dimauro, and her parents Joe and Lily Dimauro predeceased Mary.

Mary leaves behind a large and loving family including her husband of 57 years, Tom and their four-legged kids Shilo, Ally and Shadow; children and their families, Tammy (Wayne) and Joe Myers; Jamie Patten, Kyle (Stacy) and Kirk Sills, Kelsey (Shaun) and Kaylee Robinson; Toni (Mike), Mikey (Emily), Allyson and Mary Brown; Thomas (Nancy), Madison and Meghan Renfro; sister Betty Penland and children Donnie, Laurie, Joe and Robert; brother Frank Dimauro and children Margaret, Barbara and Jim; brother and sister-in-law Jim and Pat Renfro and their children Mariann and Michael; ex-son-in-law Marty Sills; cousins Tiny Nunnemaker, Vivian McFall, Violet Etters and Bill Medina.

Mary will also be missed by dear friends Barbara Schnabl, Ann Davis, Bill and Sue Dawson, Kathy Sabine, Joyce Busch, Kent Rickabaugh, Virginia Sills, Bill and Sue Dawson, and Bob and Nancy McNeill; her cards friends Marilyn, Connie, Nancy, Judy, Sharon, Joan, Linda and Lois; Class of ’57 girls Pat, Sandy, Joan, Donna, Kathy, Marilyn, Virginia, Marsha, Katie, Georgiana, Jeannie and Linda; and too many dogs and dog customers to mention.

A gathering for Mary’s family and close friends, “with plenty of food, drinks and good stories,” is planned for July 4 from 1 to 5 p.m. at Tom and Mary’s home.

In lieu of flowers, the family request donations, in Mary’s name, to Lake County Animal Care and Control, 4949 Helbush Drive, Lakeport, CA 95453.

NICE, Calif. – James M. Holmes Jr. of Nice passed away on Friday, May 29, 2015.

He was born on June 5, 1927, in Los Angeles.

He is survived by his sister, Barbara Morris of Valencia; daughter, Chris Cole of Blue Lake; his son, Jim (Alice) of Lakeport; granddaughter, Emily of Nice; granddaughter, Kyla of Lakeport; great-grandson, Hunter of Nice; and many other family members and friends who all dearly loved him.

James was preceded in death by wife, Billie; sons, John and Gary Engstrom; and grandson, John.

He served in the Navy during World War II.

James was a self-employed business man his whole life. He moved to Lake County in 1963 to build Holiday Harbor in Nice.

During his lifetime he built other businesses. In his early 60s he built the home to which he retired.

In his younger years he enjoyed riding and racing motorcycles. He also traveled many miles in his motorhome. 

Graveside services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, June 13, at the Upper Lake Cemetery. 

Arrangements entrusted to the Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary.

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Terry Clark went home peacefully at his residence in Lake County on Sunday, May 31, surrounded by family and good friends.

He is survived by his three daughters, Renee, Teresa and Shannon; sisters, Tawney, Tracy, Trudy and Tammy; grandchildren; and loving companion, Carolyn.

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

CLEARLAKE OAKS, Calif. – Phillip Robert Parriott entered into rest at his home in Clearlake Oaks on Sunday, May 24, 2015.

A native of Napa, Calif., Phillip was 55 years old and had lived in Lake County for 40 years.

Phill was president of Star Touring & Riding Association Chapter 442 Clear Lake for 10 years.

Phill is survived by his wife of 38 years, Lori Parriott of Clearlake Oaks; daughters, Misti Rose Parriott  of Clearlake Oaks and Heather Breez Parriott of Clearlake; mother, Margret Warner of Clearlake; brothers, Butch Parriott of Hayward, Rusty Parriot of Smithville, Tenn., and Greg Parriott of Clearlake; sister, Suzi Parriott of Boise, Idaho; along with four grandchildren. Not to forget his loving dogs Sierra and China, both of Clearlake Oaks, along with hundreds of great friends!

Phill was preceded in death by his father, John Frank Parriott.

“Friends are family one finds along the way.”

Friends and family are most welcome to attend a memorial service on Saturday, June 13, beginning at 1 p.m. at Jones & Lewis Clear Lake Memorial Chapel in Lower Lake.

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

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Edith Irene Landrum went home to be with the Lord on May 30, 2015.

She joins her husband of 72 years, Isaac. 

They had nine children, 27 grandchildren, 62 great-grandchildren and 24 great-great-grandchildren.

Visitation and funeral service will take place at 9 a.m. Monday, June 8, at Lakeport Christian Center, 455 S. Forbes St. Donations are appreciated.

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