LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Born April 20, 1917, in New Almaden, Calif., Helen went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 31, 2014.

Helen served as a Navy Wave during World War II, stationed in San Francisco, maintaining records for overseas naval personnel.

After the war, she married Rex Parodi, whom she had known since childhood. They had two children, Rochelle and Paul, and over the years moved several times throughout the Bay Area before relocating to Lake County in 1974.

Following the death of her husband and daughter, Helen continued to live in Kelseyville with her son until 2012 when they moved into Edelweiss Guest Home in Lakeport.

Helen never missed an opportunity to share the Good News of salvation in Christ with those with whom she came into contact.

She faithfully cared for her disabled son well into her 90s. Helen enjoyed being a homemaker and was a wonderful cook.

She prayed often with touching sincerity and trust in God’s will for family, friends and acquaintances. When people came to visit and encourage her, they ended up being blessed as well as she always had just the right thing to say to make them feel better.

She had a special charm, grace and selflessness, and was always accepting of others. A humble person, she shared heartfelt and practical wisdom and was very much loved by those who knew her.

Helen is survived by her son, Paul Parodi; nephew, Ted (Kathie) Lopez; nieces, Pat Tappan and Jan (Nick) Barisich; and several great nephews and nieces.

A celebration of Helen’s life is being planned for a future date.

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Graveside services for Christopher Knight, who died in Utah on March 28, will take place on Tuesday, April 8.

The services will be held at 11 a.m. at the Elem Cemetery.

Procession to the Elem Tribal building will leave Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary at 10 a.m. Friday, 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. – Paula M. Henderson died Saturday, March 22, 2014, surrounded by family and friends.

Paula was born Aug. 14, 1953, in Pueblo, Colo., to Herb and Gerry Henderson.

She was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses on Oct. 6, 1962, at the age of 9.

Paula loved fishing, playing cards, the 49ers, the Giants and entertaining friends with a great meal.

She was a resident of Lake County for more than 35 years. During this time she was known as a very hard worker and for always putting the needs of others first.

She is survived by her nieces, Stacie Robbins, Kim and her husband Terry Babich; brothers, Alan and wife Joyce Henderson, Tim and his wife Dona Henderson, and Jim Henderson; nephews, David and his wife Cindy Henderson, Kurt and his wife Olivia Henderson, Grant and his wife Monica Henderson, Josh and his wife Diane Robbins, and Jonathan and his wife Erica Henderson; great-niece, Taylor Robbins; great-nephews, Brandon Henderson, Dustin Henderson and Devon Babich; and her best friend, Diana Mongi.

If anyone knew “Aunt Paula,” you knew she loved a great barbecue! In her honor and her memory, her family will host an open house barbecue on Saturday, April 5, beginning at 1 p.m. Friends are invited to stop by the Landgrebe home at 9680 Main St., Upper Lake, CA 95485.

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Buck was born in Marysville, Calif., to Charles and Averil (Boyes) Schroeder.

He passed away on March 20, 2014, at age 72.

He moved as a young child with his family to Williams and then to Clearlake Oaks. On Sept. 23, 1966, he married Peggy Pember, and they moved to Clearlake, then to Kelseyville, then in 1973, they moved to Finley.

Buck belonged to the Lake County Sheriff’s Posse and was a member of the Clearlake Horsemen for almost 40 years, where he served as president and vice president two or three times. He loved horseback riding, and enjoyed many pack trips in the wilderness with the Horsemen.

Seeing new country was always high on his list of things that he liked. He never got lost, even if it was country he had never seen before. Unlike the rest of us, every tree did not look the same to him. He packed everything on his pack horse, rolled up a double bed mattress, and put it, along with a couple of lawn chairs, right on top. He always managed to keep everything on the horse, and still picked up what others had dropped along the way; then he hooked it all with his famous bungee cords.

He was a good cook, and enjoyed cooking every year for the Horsemen’s annual barbecue. He liked to try new recipes, and though he sometimes went a little heavy on the spices, it was still good, and turned out OK most of the time.

He graduated from Lower Lake High School, and has remained close to his high school friends. He and Peggy enjoyed going to “Old Timers” weekend every July, and just spending time with them.

Along with horseback riding, he liked to hunt, especially out of state. He made many trips to Idaho and Wyoming deer and elk hunting. He loved to work at the “ranch” in Paradise Cove, where they had cattle.

He was a good father, and an even better grandfather. He had a great time at the ranch with the kids and grandkids, and always made it fun. He would organize “treasure hunts” for them, let them feed (and sometimes sit on) the cows. He always managed to find a little work for all of them to do.

He showed them how to use their BB guns, whittle sticks with their pocket knives, how to run the cattle in, give them shots, etc. He also had a back hoe and dump truck, numerous tractors, and all the kids enjoyed their turn at “helping” him run the equipment.

He served in the Army when he was young, and was stationed in Manheim, Germany on the Czechoslovakian border.

He loved to do anything outdoors, and hated being cooped up in the house. He enjoyed camping, and just about any outdoor activity, but he also liked going to the theater to watch live plays.

When he and Peggy were young, went many times to see various artists in concert, such as Elvis Presley, Tom Jones, Dean Martin, The Oak Ridge Boys, Alabama, Reba McIntire and many more.

He leaves behind his wife of more than 47 years, Peggy; his daughters, Debra (Allan) Schroeder, Denise (Mark) Stirtz, Cindy Towner (Jessica) and Shelley (Matt) Coffin; and his sister, Sheila (Robert) Hayes.

He also leaves behind 13 grandchildren, Teri Hukkanen, Erika (Kevin) Stark, Charlene Gayaldo, Jeanette (Ken) Westmoreland, Paige McCarthy, Bryce McCarthy, Tiffany Coffin, Lexi Towner, Jaden Rikkelman-Boone, Jake Towner, Ashley Coffin, Colby Rikkelman-Boone and Alec Coffin; and four great-grandchildren, Olivia, Macayla, Zachary and Cannon.

He was a good friend to all who knew him, and was always willing to help just about anyone, he will be missed.

There will be a celebration of his life at noon on Saturday, April 12, 2014, at Rancho De La Fuente, 2290 Soda Bay Road, Lakeport.

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Delmona Dawn Azbill entered into eternal happiness March 28, 2014, as her work was done here on earth.

She was born August 31, 1970, in Lander, Wyo.

Delmona is preceded in death by her parents, Delmar and Janice Azbill, brothers, Tony Eagle, Allen and Marvin Azbill.

She is survived by her children, Don and Joe; sisters, Victoria and Patricia; and brothers, Andrew Lydale and Danny.

Delmona was known for her kindness, love for animals and her strength she showed for her family.

Delmona will be laid to rest at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 5, at the Faith Tabernacle Church in Covelo.

Visitation will be at Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary from noon to 6 p.m. Thursday, April 3.

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

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Born Jan. 2, 1934, to Pauline and Leonard Smith, Geneva was the youngest of five daughters.

It is said that in their household, that Leonard did not have a chance with six women in the house.

Leonard considered the women in his family a chain that God would call home one by one and reassemble there.

On Jan. 3, 2014, one day after her 80th birthday, Geneva Jewel (Smith) McCaffery left this earth to be with the other “links” that have gone before her.

Born in Oklahoma, Geneva and her family came to the Napa Valley in 1947 and settled in St. Helena where she graduated from St. Helena High School. She later married and had two children.

She also worked at the Yountville Veterans Home in Yountville for more than 20 years. She loved to travel to the coast where she enjoyed fishing and the atmosphere of the waves crashing on the rocks, the passing of the fishing boats in and out of the harbor and the occasional whale making its migration north.

Geneva became known to many through her prowess at cooking. Whether for family or friends, she was known for, “cooking up a storm” when they went to her home to share a meal. Those fortunate enough to taste of her culinary creations enjoyed the opportunity for the “best pecan pie” this side of Oklahoma.

Geneva was preceded in death by her parents; and sisters, Ruth (Dudley) and Dorothy (Ellis).

She is survived by her sisters, Edna (Sims) and Myrtle “Mert” (Moberg) of Gilroy. Likewise she is survived by her son, Roger (Farber of Weed, Ca.) and daughter, Victoria (Moore of Middletown, Ca.) and her many friends and church family at the Lower Lake Community United Methodist Church.

A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, March 29, 2014, at 11 a.m. at the Lower Lake Community United Methodist Church, located at 16255 Second St., Lower Lake.

The community is invited to come and share in this celebration and reception following the service.

For further information call 707-995-2507.