CALIFORNIA OBITUARIES

Archive for March, 2010

Dick was born to Claude and Florence Bigbie in Ardmore, Texas on Jan. 7, 1925. He had a very happy childhood growing up with three younger siblings. After graduating high school in May 1941 he joined up and served in the United States Navy during WWII on battleships Iowa and Columbus and after being honorably discharged in 1946 he pursued a career in electrical engineering. He graduated from the University of Washington with a Masters degree and worked in the aerospace industry for 34 years., In 1954 he married his sweetheart Betty Jean “B.J.” and they were together for 55 years, they enjoyed traveling visiting many countries, they also took vacations in their R.V. visiting many of the south western states. They loved to fish and took up painting together, and he was honored by the fact that his painting of the original Lupe’s restaurant is strategically placed above the fire place in the new restaurant. Dick had a heart of gold and enjoyed 17 years as a volunteer at Los Robles Hospital., Betty Jean passed away in August 2008. Dick is survived by his wife, Leigh-Anne Harrison-Bigbie of Thousand Oaks; brother, Don (Jean) Bigbie of Texas and their children; nephew Tad Bigbie who lives in New Mexico. He was preceded in death by his brother Harold Bigbie, sister Suzie Bigbie and nephew Jim Bigbie., A celebration of his life will take place at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints at 1600 Erbes Rd. Thousand Oaks, on Friday, April 2, 2010, visitation will be from 10 -10:45 a.m. in the Relief Society Room and funeral service in the chapel at 11 a.m. followed by graveside service at Valley Oaks Cemetery, Westlake Village., Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Griffin Family Funeral Chapels, Camarillo and Thousand Oaks. 805-482-1166
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William (Bill) Myers Blair, 83 of Lodi and Los Altos, Calif. died March 27. He was born on April 4, 1926 in Rialto, Calif. …..
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In Loving Memory Of CRUZ CHACON Our Family would like to welcome all to join us for Cruz’s Ceremonial all night vigil at San Manuel Indian Reservation Cemetery on Friday, April 2, 2010, at 5 P.M., we will conclude Saturday morning at the cemetery. Please use Victoria Avenue to enter the Reservation, our Public Safety staff will direct you to the cem etery. For Hotel Reservations please contact the: Hampton Inn at 909/862-8000. For any additional questions please call 909/578-8953.
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Warden P. B. Call OCEANSIDE — Warden P. B. Call passed away Wednesday, March 24, 2010. He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, son of …..
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Catherine Marine Ayers
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Celine Elizabeth Krueger Chase Celine passed away surrounded by family March 26, 2010 at home in Redwood City after a long illness. She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Richard Chase, who died January 25, 1999. Celine was born June 25, 1911 in Olmstead County, Minnesota and raised on a farm. She moved to the West as a young woman, and spent time in Oregon and California as a Thoroughbred jockey and trainer, then worked for the railroad during World War II. After marrying Richard Chase on June 27, 1945 in Dorchester, MA, they opened a lunch room in Maine near Ellsworth. Later, they moved to Massachusetts and then on to California in 1953. There, she volunteered with the Cancer Society, helping to transport patients to appointments, and became active in the American African Violet Society and American Gesneriad Society, winning many awards and chairing conventions. She was a hard-working, dedicated lady who will be greatly missed by many friends and her family. Celine leaves a daughter, Barbara Ann Chase Maximovich; a son from a previous marriage, Gerald Wallace Reed; two grandchildren, Michael George Maximovich and Kira Christina Maximovich; and two great grandchildren, Antone Jubran Badra and Maia Celine Maximovich. In accordance with her wishes, no funeral is planned.
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Charles Carpenter
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Clifford “Cliff” L. Hieb, 88, of Lodi, died March 28. He was born July 15, 1921, in Lodi.
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Neil “Jerry” Cregar 05/08/1944 ~ 03/12/2010 TEMECULA — Neil “Jerry” Cregar was born on May 8, 1944 in Springfield, Ohio. He joined the Air …..
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Crystal Marie Johnson 31, of Olivehurst, passed away on March 25, 2010. Visitation will be at 9am on Tuesday prior to services at 10am at Gospel Christian Center Outreach Ministries, North Beale Rd., Marysville. Burial will follow at Sierra View Memorial Park. Arrangements are under the direction of Ullrey’s Memorial Chapel.
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