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: Lake County News Reports; Posted On Wednesday, 12 September 2018 02:04; 12 September 2018

Joaquin Medrano

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA – Joaquin Robert Medrano lost his seven-year battle with thyroid cancer on Aug. 30, 2018, at St. Helena Hospital.

He was extremely courageous and brave.

He was born Nov. 19, 1963, in San Francisco to Meriel and Jack Medrano.

Joaquin’s father passed away in l971 and the family moved to Anderson Springs where they had a summer home.

He graduated from Middletown High School in 1982. He worked many years as a
physical therapy aid and then went into hotel management. In later years he managed the maintenance at the Middletown Cemetery District.

He was an avid bocce ball player. He loved cars and motorcycles and was always willing to help a friend. He had 17 nicknames and according to him “he had a pretty good run.”

He leaves behind his mother, Meriel Medrano; half-sisters, Kari Donley, Victoria Ozolins, Terri Rogers, Linda Medrano and Lisa Kilby; and many nephews and nieces.

Joaquin will always be in our hearts and we will treasure our memories of him.

His father, Jack, and brother, Michael Medrano, preceded him in death.

He will truly be missed by many family and friends.

In lieu of flowers please send donations to Anderson Springs Homeowners Association, PO Box 43, Middletown 95461.

Please come and celebrate his life on Sept. 30 at Twin Pine Casino Event Center in Middletown from noon to 4 p.m.

: Lake County News Reports; Posted On Saturday, 08 September 2018 00:24; 11 September 2018

Steven Dale Vaughan Sr.

After a short but brave battle with cancer, Steven Dale Vaughan Sr. passed away on Aug. 29, 2018, in Santa Rosa, Calif., with his loving family by his side.

Steve was born on Dec. 23, 1944, in Los Angeles, Calif., to John and Mary Vaughan. He grew up in a large family and was the youngest of six kids.

Steve was a longtime resident of Lake County. He built his home in Lakeport, Calif., in 1978, where he raised his family, with his late wife Joanne. Together they owned and operated Pet Country for over 30 years.

He loved serving his community over the years and had a passion for teaching and educating customers on how to improve the quality of the their pet’s lives.

Steve also had a passion for the outdoors, hunting and fishing. He was an avid angler almost to a professional level, coupled with his nautical years living on the ocean earned him the name “Captain.”

Steve was a perfectionist which showed in his gardening and ever-evolving love of cooking for his family and friends. He enjoyed a good wine and a good dinner. He had a passion for making everything in his travels better, “always leave it better than you found it.”

Steve had a wonderful smile and when he was happy that smile gave everyone that saw it a sense of warmth.

A memorial service will be held at Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary on Friday, Sept. 21, at 11 a.m.

Donations in his memory can be made to North Valley Sparrow Foundation at P.O. Box 1283, Biggs, CA 95917.

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

: Lake County News Reports; Posted On Wednesday, 05 September 2018 01:38; 05 September 2018

Winona Emily Cutter

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Winona Emily Cutter passed away on Sept. 3, 2018, at 85.

She passed peacefully at Sutter Lakeside Hospital of liver and heart failure.

Winona was born in Gilroy, Calif., in 1933 to the late Arthur and Madeline Munger. Her family moved to Kelseyville as a young child.

She married her high school sweetheart, Donald Cutter. Together they had two boys and a daughter. Winona had five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She enjoyed sharing her love of gardening with them.

Winona was preceded in death by her son, Wayne Cutter; ex-husband, Donald Cutter; and most recently her brother, Melvin Munger.

Graveside funeral service will be held at Kelseyville Cemetery on Monday, Sept. 10, at 11 a.m.

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

: Lake County News Reports; Posted On Saturday, 08 September 2018 00:26; 08 September 2018

Charles Manning

Charles ‘Chuck’ Leroy Manning
1934-2018

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Charles “Chuck” Leroy Manning, passed away peacefully Aug. 22, 2018, in his home in Upper Lake.

Charles was born to the late Charles “Frank” and Euphelia Manning June 5, 1934, in Upper Lake.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Manning; brother, Herb Manning; parents, Charles and Euphelia Manning; and sister, Marilee Manning.

He is survived by his three children, Gary Manning of Sacramento, and Karen Manning and Donna Manning, both of Upper Lake; his five grandchildren, Dannette Hiatt, Clint Andregg, Jason Palmer, Chris Manning and Jessie Manning; and eight great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother, David Manning.

Charles graduated from Upper Lake High School in 1952. He served as a Master Sergeant in the United States Air Force.

On April 2, 1957, he married Mary Cowper, and they raised their three children together.

Charles lived most of his life on Pitney Lane in Upper Lake. He owned and operated a walnut orchard for many years.

Charles was employed as the water master, and then a rural route carrier for the post office, until his retirement in 2001.

In 2004, Charles and Mary relocated to Dewey, Arizona. Mary always wanted to move back home. They resided there until Mary’s passing in 2012. Charles moved back to Pitney Lane soon after, and resided there until his passing.

Charles was well known and liked within the small community. He enjoyed his HO Train Set that he was forever working and adding on to. The train made both moves with him. It was one of his favorite hobbies, and he was quite proud of it.

He always kept himself busy, working on most things mechanical, and tinkering around his home. He could pretty much fix anything, and had a tool for it.

Charles was an honest, hard working family man. He will be missed by family and friends. Charles was able to meet all of his great-grandchildren before his passing.

Rest easy, Gramps. We know that you are back with Grams, where you belong.

A small service will be held at the Upper Lake Cemetery on Sept. 22 at 1 p.m., and a celebration of life at his home on Pitney Lane following. We ask that, in lieu of flowers, please donate to an animal shelter.

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

: Lake County News Reports; Posted On Thursday, 06 September 2018 03:50; 06 September 2018

Pastor Wanda A. Celli

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Pastor Wanda A. Celli passed away on Aug. 24, 2018, unexpectedly at home.

She was the wife of Ken Celli. They shared 37 years of marriage together.

Born Jan. 7, 1950, in Holton, Kansas, she was the daughter of Marvin and Velma Brown.

She graduated Atwood-Hammond High School, where she played in the marching band and received her ministerial degree from U.C. Berkeley.

A lifelong Methodist, she enjoyed playing piano and other various instruments and found her calling in service to our Lord.

She enjoyed crocheting and made beautiful prayer blankets to bring comfort for those in need. She also volunteered for the Clearlake Police Department.

Wanda is survived by her husband, Ken Celli; her son, Tim (Amanda); and three perfect grandchildren, Kristen, Jacey and Nicholas, all of Clearlake, Calif.

A celebration of life will be held a later date.

In lieu of flowers, Wanda requested donations be made to the Middletown Community United Methodist Church, Lake Circuit Music Program, P.O. Box A Middletown, CA 95461.

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

: Lake County News Reports; Posted On Wednesday, 05 September 2018 01:36; 05 September 2018

Diane P. Doyle

LOWER LAKE, Calif. – Diane P. Doyle was called home to the Lord on Aug. 28, 2018.

Funeral services will be graveside at the Lower Lake Cemetery in Lower Lake on Sept. 9 at 11 a.m., followed by a small reception at the club house in Orchard Shores, where friends and family well celebrate Diane’s beautiful life.

Care and arrangements entrusted with Jones and Lewis CLMC FD#800 www.jonesandlewischapel.com, 707-994-6417.

Obits

Joaquin Medrano

Steven Dale Vaughan Sr.

Winona Emily Cutter

Charles Manning

Pastor Wanda A. Celli

Diane P. Doyle

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