The Loss of My Beloved Son

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Andy was loved for his sense of humor, his love of people, and animals, but most of all life.

He was a multi-talented artist. He made wood carvings all over California, Oregon and Idaho.

He wrote and sung his own songs and also tattooed.

He was a wonderful loving son, man, friend, uncle and brother.

Andy will be missed by the multitudes. RIP ANDY WE LOVE YOU!!!

Come celebrate Andy’s life on what will be his 33rd birthday on May 17 from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Lakeview Campground above High Valley.

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – On March 28, 2015, Mireya Alonso Padilla fell into eternal sleep.

She is survived by three loving sons who she loved unconditionally, Ernesto Padilla Jr., Julio Cesar Padilla and Victor Hugo Padilla; four beautiful grandchildren, Evangelina Amora Padilla, Angelo Kaleo Padilla, Juliana Mia Padilla and Anabella Mireya Padilla; and seven loving siblings, Celia Contreras, Manuel Mendoza, Natalia Solis, Rosa Partida, Simon Alonso, Javier Alonso and Jesus Alonso. 

Mireya was born in Aguililla Michoacán, Mexico, and was a resident of Lake County for more than 40 years.  

She was the light in many lives and the world will be a bit darker without her glowing smile, beautiful singing voice and caring heart. She will be missed by many. 

We love you, Mom. You are in our hearts forever.

Visitation will be at Chapel of the Lakes, 1625 High St., Lakeport,  from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 1, with Rosary at noon.

The funeral Mass will follow at the Parish of St. Mary Immaculate, 801 N. Main St. in Lakeport, at 2 p.m.

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

LAKEPORT, Calif. – Rhonda Rae Rose of Lakeport, Calif., passed away peacefully on March 19, 2015, with family and angels at her side after struggling with COPD and emphysema. She was 62 years old.

A private family service and cremation was held.
   
Rhonda was born in San Jose, Calif., on Nov. 20, 1952.

She and her family moved to Lake County in 1959, first to the Upper Lake area before settling in Lakeport.

Rhonda attended Lakeport schools from kindergarten through her junior year in high school. In 1968, Rhonda and her family relocated to Nephi, Utah, where she attended her senior year and graduated high school in 1969.

That same year, they moved back to Lakeport and Rhonda began working at the old Lakeside Hospital as a lab technician.

In 1978, Rhonda’s sense of adventure led her to King’s Beach, Calif., in the Tahoe area where she began working at the Cal-Neva Casino in marketing.

Several years later, wanting a change and more action, she became a black jack dealer, eventually working her way up dealing the high stakes tables.

In 1984, her only child Tommy was born and she continued to live and work in that area until 2013; when her illness became more severe.

In June 2014, Rhonda moved back home to Lakeport to be closer to her family and friends along with her special dogs “Peachie” and rescue dog “Sadie.”

Rhonda was fun-loving, opinionated and always a free spirit. Her kindness to everyone will be remembered forever and the close bond she had with her family always came first.

She held a special fondness for animals and especially loved dogs and horses. During her teens, Rhonda had several horses and was very active in the Junior Horsemen Association.

She loved fast cars, burn-outs and the wind in her hair. She also was a huge racing fan and loved watching her brothers’ and nephews’ racing careers over the past 35 years. Whenever she could, she would plan to be at a race during her vacations. She was one of their “biggest fans.” 
   
Our beloved daughter, sister, mother and auntie is survived by her son, Tommy Peter of Westchester, Calif.; parents, Ronald and June Rose; brothers, Rick (Martha) Rose and Mike (Amber) Rose of Lakeport; sister, Deanne (Rod) Rose Padel of Lakeport; nephews, Dustin (Amy) Mansell of Sacramento, Chris Mansell of Kelseyville, Cody Rose of San Francisco, Kenny Grinols of Sacramento, Roman Rose of Lakeport and Dylan Rose of Concord; grand-nieces Gracie and Olivia Rose, also of Lakeport; along with numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

Special thanks to her dear friend and caregiver Carla Gallagher for all her love, friendship and support. 

Rhonda’s beautiful smile and contagious laugh will always be remembered and she will be greatly missed by all who loved and cared for her. We love you, Rhonda.
   
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests, those wishing to send donations may do so in Rhonda’s name to the local Lake County Animal Services, www.OrphanDog.org/donate . 
   
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, April 4, at 3 p.m.

For more information call 707-263-3917 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . 

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Carl Conrad Wert, born in Toronto, Canada June 20, 1933, passed away March 25, 2015, in St. Helena, California at the age of 81.

Carl enjoyed life on Cobb Mountain, visiting the Moore Family Winery, golfing, and taking his two dogs for daily walks.

He is survived by his three children, Paul Wert, Cindy Wert and Karen Wert-Wingo.

Friends and family are invited to a celebration of life to be held at the Moore Family Winery, 11990 Bottle Rock Road, Kelseyville, at noon, Saturday, April 4.

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

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Darrell (Radar) Page, the only Jockey with yellow pants, passed away Friday, March 27, 2015, leaving Deborah and Alise behind.

He loved, laughed and made everyone smile.

He would ask, “I bet I know where you got your shoes. On your feet.”

Now Radar is with God telling his jokes.

Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, Lakeport.

LAKEPORT, Calif. – Kathleen or Kathy was born Aug. 18, 1923, in West Virginia passed on March 19, 2015, in Lakeport, Calif.

Kathy was survived by her brother Delano Bailey and many nieces and nephews.

Arrangements by Jones & Lewis Clear Lake Memorial Chapel FD #800 inf Lower Lake, 707-994-6417, www.jonesandlewis.com .