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: Lake County News Reports; Posted On Saturday, 30 June 2018 00:22; 30 June 2018

Diane Smith

Diane Smith
July 22,1945 - June 25,2018

The family of Diane Elizabeth Rinder Smith of Witter Springs, Calif., would like to share that she passed the morning of Monday, June 25, 2018, with her husband, Frederick Smith and her children by her side.

She was ill for a very short time and felt a calm, peaceful acceptance that carried her through and gave her family yet another example of the way she lived her life with beauty and grace. She left our earthly world fearlessly with love surrounding her.

Many times this past couple weeks she said how good it felt to be so loved.

Her family finds solace in knowing that Diane is with her daughter, Shalean; her parents, William and Henrietta Rinder; and the many loved ones who she said goodbye to in her lifetime.

Although she is no longer here physically, she remains in the hearts of all who knew her.

: Lake County News Reports; Posted On Wednesday, 27 June 2018 22:49; 27 June 2018

Delores Rivas

Delores Rivas
Sept. 4, 1942 - June 24, 2018

LAKEPORT, Calif. – Traditional Native American visitation will start at Big Valley Gymnasium in Lakeport on Friday, June 29, at 11 a.m.

Graveside funeral service will be held at St. Mary’s Cemetery on Saturday, June 30, at 11 a.m.

Delores is survived by her children, Morris Smith, Debra Smith, Rosemarie Smith and Mark D’Anda, and many other family members.

She was a beloved mother and she will be deeply missed by all.

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, 23 June 2018 03:01; 23 June 2018

Justin Westermeyer

Justin William Westermeyer
Dec. 16, 1975 - June 13, 2018

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – A young resident of Lake County left us unexpectedly.

He will be missed and his family wishes that others will learn from the tragic mistake of their loved one.

Remember, pipe bombs, fireworks and other explosives are dangerous and can be fatal.

Glad to know that you are now in a peaceful place, along with being forever in our hearts.

: Lake County News Reports; Posted On Friday, 29 June 2018 05:03; 29 June 2018

John C. Sears

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – John C. Sears, 74, died, June 24, 2018, at home.

John was a proud union member of The International Brotherhood of Teamsters. He was retired from his position as a mailer for the San Francisco Chronicle and enjoyed spending his days puttering around.

His is survived by his brother, Vernon; daughters; Cherie, Melissa and Merry; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

John’s family would like to thank all of his friends and neighbors for all of their care and support. Also thank you to Hospice Services of Lake County for their exceptional care.

Donations in his memory may be made to: Hospices Services of Lake County, 1862 Parallel Drive, Lakeport, CA 95453

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 Tuesday, 26 June 2018 02:25; 26 June 2018

Frederick Perez

ORLAND, Calif. – Frederick Raymond Perez passed away on June 15, 2018, in Chico, Calif.

He was born on Jan. 1, 1935, in Orland to Rafael and Maria Perez (Mañas), the youngest of six children.

He lived and was raised in Orland. He attended Orland High School, where he played in the school band, was on the yearbook staff, participated in the senior play, served on the student council and was student body president his senior year.

Fred graduated from Orland High in 1952 and left Orland for Oakland, Calif., where he attended Heald’s Business College, earning a degree in accounting in 1954.

He enlisted in the US Air Force in 1955 and served for four years, earning the GI Bill, at which point he was honorably discharged and returned to continue his education at Chico State, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in education with a major in Spanish in 1963.

During this time he also traveled abroad to live with his family in Spain and study at the University of Seville.

He began his career in education in 1963 with his first teaching job in Oroville and soon moved to his lifelong post, teaching Spanish at Orland High School.

He taught at Orland High from 1966 to 1991 and was involved in a wide variety of activities while there. Fred truly loved his job and his students,many of whom he stayed close to throughout his life.

During this time he also spent a summer studying at the University of Barcelona and earned a Masters in Education from Stanford University in 1972.

After retiring from teaching in 1991 he worked at Orland Travel and finally at R&R Sales.

He was very involved in his community. For more than 40 years he was a member of the Kiwanis Club, working on almost every club project. Fred also was active in the Orland High Alumni
Association and the Glenn County Fair.

Fred was a 1993 inductee into the Glenn County Educators Hall of Fame.

For 30 years he was a member of the Glenn County Mental Health and Drug and Alcohol Board.

In 1998 he was elected to the Board of Trustees for the Butte-Glenn County Community College, a position he continued to hold until his passing.

In 2007 he was selected as "Citizen of the Year" at Orland’s annual Old Fashioned Fourth of July celebration.

His life revolved around family, teaching, his students, travel and his community.

His beloved parents, Rafael and Maria, and his brothers, Pablo and Pedro, preceded him in death.

He is survived by his sisters, Maria Alonso and Ysabel Alonso; his brother, Rafael (Patricia) Perez; and a multitude of nieces, nephews and extended family.

There will be a Rosary on Wednesday, June 27, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at Sweet-Olsen Family Mortuary, 825 A St., Orland.

The following day, Thursday, June 28, there will be a 10 a.m. funeral Mass at St. Dominic's Catholic Church, 822 A St., Orland.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Fred’s name to the Orland Alumni Association, P.O. Box 1, Orland, CA 95963; or the Butte College Foundation, 3536 Butte Campus Drive, Oroville, CA 95965.

: Lake County News Reports; Posted On Wednesday, 20 June 2018 03:15; 20 June 2018

Joanne St. Clair

Joanne Therese St. Clair
1934-2018

CLEARLAKE, Calif. – Joanne St. Clair died in Clearlake on June 13, 2018.

A third generation San Franciscan, she was a graduate of St. Paul elementary and high schools.

She was employed by Bancroft-Whitney Publishers and Kingwell Brothers in San Francisco and Crocker National Bank in San Jose.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray St. Clair; her parents: Catherine (teen) and John J. (Jack) Lucey; and her sisters, Kay and Barbara Barry.

She is survived by many nieces and nephews.

Arrangements and care entrusted to Jones & Lewis C.L.M.C. FD800., www.Jonesandlewismemorialchapel.com, telephone 707-994-6417.

Obits

Diane Smith

Delores Rivas

Justin Westermeyer

John C. Sears

Frederick Perez

Joanne St. Clair

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