LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Darlene Ruggio, a longtime Lake County resident, passed away Oct. 12, 2013.

She loved horseback riding and animals.

She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

Visitation will take place at Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary in Lakeport from 10 a.m. to noon, with the funeral service starting at noon, Friday, Oct. 18.

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

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Gene P. Sanchez, a 17-year Lake County resident, passed away peacefully Oct. 9, 2013, at the age of 73.

Gene was born Feb. 14, 1940 in Pueblo, Colo., and moved to South San Francisco at the age of 5.

He was a professional singer with "Gene and the Ethics," a pressman for the Enterprise Journal in South San Francisco and later in life owned and operated an upholstery shop in Belmont.

Gene and his wife were members of the Lakeport Elks R.V. Club.

He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Patricia; daughter, Sherry Ferguson of Lucerne and son, Joseph Sanchez of Kelseyville; also six grandchildren; sisters, Esther Barrett of Velarde, New Mexico, and Margie Gentry of San Bruno; brother, Ernest Sanchez of Salem, Ore.; several nieces and nephews.

To honor his wishes, no services will be held.

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

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Jack Landman was born in San Francisco, Calif. on May 3, 1915. He passed away on Sept. 26, 2013.

In his youth, Jack attended schools in Berkeley, Calif., and later returned to his family ranch on Morgan Valley Road in Lake County, Calif.

He was a self-employed rancher for 60 years and lived in Lake County for 88 years. During this time he worked off and on for the county and local mines.

Jack had many interests and was well read. He especially loved the ranch on Morgan Valley Road and visiting with friends and neighbors. His nieces and nephew fondly remember their summer visits to the ranch. Jack would spend many hours showing them around the ranch and telling stories.

He was an avid fan of the San Francisco 49ers and the San Francisco Giants. He also was a generous contributor to veterans charities.

Jack Landman was preceded in death by his mother, Gussie Landman; brother, Raymond Landman; and his nephew, Joseph Gastaldi. Gussie's father was Charles Bose.

Jack is survived by his sister, Anita Gastaldi; and his nieces, Linda Shoemake, Marilyn Gastaldi, Polly Gastaldi-Therkildsen and Sonia Gastaldi-Ward.

The family would like to thank the many friends and neighbors who assisted Jack in recent years.

A graveside gathering will be held at the Lower Lake Cemetery at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 18, 2013.

Please sign Jack’s guest book at www.jonesandlewis.com .

Mary L. “Kim” Bandy
Feb. 21, 1929 – Oct. 2, 2013

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Mary L. “Kim” Bandy passed away peacefully Oct. 2, 2013, surrounded by her children Debra Ponts, Mark Bandy, Boyd Bandy, Tina Kelly, Bryce Bandy and granddaughter, Kelly Bandy.

Kim was a former resident of Santa Rosa, where she worked as a printer at Sonoma State University.

She then moved to Lake County with her children after the passing of her husband, Herman Bandy.

Kim was a member of several organizations including the Lakeport Elks Lodge No. 2704, Northshore Moose Lodge No. 2307, Sons of Italy, Red Hat Society and TOPS.

She enjoyed attending dances with her friends, the Wayne Miller Band was one of her favorites.

Kim is also survived by her nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

In addition to her husband, she was also preceded in death by her longtime partner, Richard Hauch.

Kim will be dearly missed by all that knew her.

A celebration of life will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16, at the Lakeport Elks Lodge, 3775 Lakeshore Blvd., Lakeport, Calif.

Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, Lakeport.

LAKEPORT, Calif. – Visitation for Gabriela Rivas Garcia, who passed away Oct. 3, 2013, in Lower Lake, will be held on Friday, Oct. 11.

It will take place from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 1625 N. High St., Lakeport.

Funeral service will begin at 7 p.m. following the visitation.

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

KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – Michael Francis Podany passed away unexpectedly Oct. 4, 2013, at his Kelseyville home.

He was born June 9, 1956, in Yuba City, Calif., to parents Mike and Marion Podany.

Michael was preceded in death by his mother and father.

He leaves behind the love of his life, Nancy; daughter, Breanna; sisters, Marilyn (Brian) Johnson and Marcy Savala; nephews, Chip and Todd Tanner; nieces, Cissie Tanner-Morlan, Brilynn Johnson-Lenberger, Angie Salava-Quinn, Kim Savala and many grand-nephews and grand-nieces.

Michael loved fishing and his family.

A gathering of family and friends will be at Kelseyville Cemetery, 3375 Bell Hill Road, at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 28.

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