SMUHS Class of 1958 Obituaries (2024)

Gloria Jean Richey Lily born in Santa Maria, California, December 26, 1940 to Henry Thadious and Lela Mae Baird Richey,
and passed away November 5, 2015 at the Palomar Medical Center, Escondido, San Diego County, California of Congestive heart failure.

Wife of Doran Lily (1940-2015) and mother of Shane Lily (1975-).

Edmond Gregory de la Guerra Jr. was born May 25, 1939 in Los Alamos, California, to Edmond and Joan Jessie de la Guerra, and passed away November 21, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Ed attended school in Los Alamos and at Santa Maria Union High School in Santa Maria, graduating with the class of 1958.

It was Ed's 4x Great Grandfather, José Antonio Julian de la Guerra y Noriega who received the Los Alamos Mexican Land Grant.
By grant and purchase, José de la Guerra became owner of great tracts of land in California of over ½ million acres,
extending from the southern line of San Luis Obispo County to the Southern line of the present County of Ventura.
Other grants were in Marin and Sacramento Counties. Ranchos included: Simi, Las Posas, El Conejo, San Julian ("Rancho Nacional"), and Los Alamos.

Ed Married Mary Ponchetti April 18, 1959 and divorced November 1976, married Kristy Smith December 24, 1984 and divorced May 1989.

March 1, 1940 - September 9, 2019

Frederick W. Money, age 79, of Santa Maria, California, passed away September 9, 2019.

Fred was born in Watertown, New York on March 1, 1940. He moved with his family to Santa Maria in the early 50's, attended Santa Maria High School and graduated from Munich American High School in 1959.

Fred returned to Santa Maria in 1959 and worked for Holser & Bailey delivering and installing appliances until 1962 when he joined the U.S. Air Force.
In 1963 he married Carolyn McConkay and shortly afterward moved to Italy to finish out his Air Force Career.
When he returned to Santa Maria he also returned to Holser & Bailey, this time in sales.
After leaving Holser & Bailey, Fred worked for the Housing Authority, was a realtor for Silvera & Sandona Real Estate, and then began his bowling career
as the Manager of Rancho Bowl in 1980, retiring from bowling in 2015 with Surf Lanes at Vandenberg AFB, CA.

Fred's many interests included bowling, golf, and keeping up with today's headlines on Fox News, he was a true Patriot.
He often watched NASCAR races with his son John and enjoyed watching football and discussing the Cowboy's with his brother Jim.
His fondest memories were trips with Carolyn to the Hawaiian Islands with their dear friends,
Jim and Nancy Higgins, and family barbeques which always included his lifetime friend and godfather to his children, Marshall Baldwin.

Fred is survived by his daughter Stacie Money-Tolhurst (Tim) of Santa Maria, CA; son John M Money of Vista, CA; brother James M Money and family of Atascadero, CA;
brother-in-law, Gary G McConkey and family of Santa Maria, CA; and many extended family in Santa Maria, New York and Florida.

Fred was preceded in death by his wife Carolyn McConkay Money, his mother Anne A Johnson-Fuller and father Lorne N Money.

In accordance with Fred's wishes, a private inurnment will be held by the family.

In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions to your favorite charity in memory of Fred.

December 17, 1938 - September 05, 2019

Joseph Edward Duran 80, resident of Lompoc, passed away peacefully in the presence of his family September 5, 2019.
Joe loved his family and the culinary arts, a passion of which started when he was enlisted in the US Army as a chef and carried throughout his entire life.
Joe enjoyed antiques and fine collectibles and was loved by the senior community he has called home for several years.

John's picture is with the class of 58 in the 1958 year book, but his name is not in the Commencemen Program.
And his picture in not in any of the previous year books.

Not sure why we think John is decesed, as ABSOLUTELY NO INFORMATION has been found about him; dead or alive.

Manuel was born November 28, 1939 and passed away June 15, 2019 in Wilmington, North Carolina. Born to Marcus and Concha Sanchez Palato in Santa Barbara, California.

In 1965 Manuel was a draftsman at Vandenberg AFB and other searches indicate he retired from Salinas City Elementry School District, Salinas California in 2001; after 32 years of service.

No Obituary Found

JoAnn Darlene Signorelli Thomlinson, 62 of Santa Maria, California passed away on July 22, 2002, after a lengthy illness.
JoAnn is preceded in death by her loving parents, Irving Adolpho Signorelli and Helen Rita Pimentel Signorelli Pritchett.

JoAnn was born at “Our Lady of Perpetual Help Hospital”, Santa Maria, California on June 10, 1940. She attended Miller Elementary School, Orcutt Jr. High School, Santa Maria High School, and Allan Hancock College, where she pursued and obtained an “AA” in the psychology of childhood studies.
While attending Santa Maria High School, she was a member of the “300” Club, California Junior Statesmen of America “Make Democracy Work”, Retail Merchants Division, Santa Maria Chamber of Commerce, Santa Maria Union High School “Future Nurses Club and 4-H, where she won many awards for her prize winning Swine and Beef, at our local fair.

Her accomplishment in life were many. In 1979, she was presented with the Zone “H” (California, Nevada, and Hawaii) Parents Without Partners International Inc. Single Parent of the Year Award, charter member of Santa Maria Valley Oaks Chapter, American Business Women’s Association, Vandenberg AFB Bicentennial Committee vice-president equal opportunity employment counselor, where she received numerous awards for outstanding performance of her duties and for volunteer work. For two consecutive years she was selected as one of the top three civilian women employed in the federal government on base, which aided in her promotion to, Chief of the Base Publications Management Section, 4392 Aerospace Support Group, Strategic Air Command, Vandenberg AFB. Latter she transferred to Kansas City, Missouri, where she was promoted as head supervisor in charge of Housing and Urban Development. JoAnn was a tower house of power and strength, that you couldn’t help but to admire.

She was an outstanding Mother, Sister, Aunt, Daughter, Friend and person. She had an awesome passion for life, her family and for people.

She is survived by her children, Alan Rush Signorelli, Denise Jay Tomlinson Achterberg, both of Santa Maria and David Royce Tomlinson Jr., of Wichita, Kansas. Siblings Sue Signorelli, Brian Signorelli, both of Santa Maria and Livia Signorelli, of Shell Beach, 8 grandchildren, 1 great-grandhild, numerous Aunts, Uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

We can thank Jo Ann's granddaughter Cari Rice for this copy of Jo Ann's Obituary.

Funeral service for Evie Tyler Bailey, 72, will be Monday, December 3, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at Childersburg Church of God with Rev. David Bearden officiating. Burial will be in Green Hill Cemetery in Childersburg, AL.

Mrs. Bailey died Saturday, December 1, 2012 at Coosa Valley Medical Center. She was a member of Childersburg Church of God and retired from Velcon Filters after 22 years of service. She was a loving mother, grandmother and sister.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Junior Hoyd Bailey and her brothers, Lewis Baker and Rev. William R. Baker. She is survived by her daughters, Jeannie Harrell, Teresa Bailey and Angela Gardner, all of Weogufka; son, Bobby Partain of Montgomery; sister, Sandra Mask of Childersburg; grandchildren, Zachary Tyler Pruitt, Melissa Ann Pruitt, Crystal Bradford and Kelly Bradford.

Rose Mary Brown Motley, 79, resident of Santa Maria, CA, passed away May 21, 2019.
Born in Imperial, California to Martin Albert and Annie Laura Sexton Brown September 24, 1939.

Linda E. Buono Morrison, 78, resident of Santa Maria, CA, born June 24, 1940 and passed away peacefully March 26, 2019 after a battle with Lukemia..

Born in Los Angeles to Frank and Viola Antonovich Buono, Linda relocated to Santa Maria with her parents at the age of three, where they opened the first cannery.
She attended and graduated Santa Maria Union High School, class of 1958. Some years later she obtained her Real Estate License.

Linda worked in the agriculture industry for several years, and in a career shift, she focused her love of the area to Real Estate and Property Management.
In 1998 she was a founding partner in Morrison Media Service, where she was an integral part of the business working side by side with her husband Bob.

Linda loved to travel with her husband and family. She and Bob traveled the world together and anyone who traveled with her, knew she was in her element and she instilled the same sense of wonder in her children.
Linda loved good food and socializing with family and friends (no one was a stranger and everyone had a chair at her table), she had a wonderful smile and laugh that could light up a room.

She is survived by her husband, Bob Morrison, son David Brown (Deanne), and daughter Kristin Arrowood (Shawn) as well as numerous extended family.

She was loved by many and will be missed by all.

Arel's life started as Ralph Leroy Thomas, in Los Angeles, CA on August 27th, 1940 born to Ralph & Iola McCutchen Thomas and
passed away in Reno, Nevada February 2, 2019 at the age of 78.

Over the last 6 1/2 years, he was able to spend time with his family, and friends. He would sit back, and take it all in and enjoy his life. None of us had the opportunity to say "Good Bye" to Arel. He just was gone, and the hole that is left, is staggering. He was our bright light. The only consolation we have, is seeing that bright light in his grand-children's eyes. A light that was given to them, as a gift from their grandpa.

On January 7th, 2019 Ralph wrote this.

"One of the tough steps we go through is watching things disappear or change…
good times is just that… time evolves and we experience the vibrations.
We are at a time where we can look back and smile at being so blessed to have had the love…
the chance to bring smiles to the gift of life.
We have been so lucky.
Enjoy the sadness… it will turn into love and keep going!!
Love and caring is the way.
Just keep going forward…
the light is waiting for all of us!!!”

Tom Sheen passed away January 7th at the age of 78. He was born September 29, 1940 in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Hospital to Burford Olney Sheen and Vivienne Esther (Slankard) Sheen.

He graduated from Santa Maria High School in 1958 then entered the Army and was honorably discharged April 22, 1962.
He spent his life working in the oil fields throughout the state and offshore as well, until retirement in the 1990.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a granddaughter Haven Paige Scarborough.
He is survived by his wife of 38 years Cindy, daughters Coby Scarborough, Tara Fillpot (Steve) and a son Bret Sheen (Chris).
He is also survived by two brothers Chuck (Diane) and Mike (Jane) plus grandchildren Jena Scarborough, Maya Hawes, Cassidy Sheen, Madeline Sheen, Vivienne Sheen, Cooper Fillpot and numerous nieces and nephews.
A small service will be held at the VA memorial in the Santa Maria Cemetery at 1:30 on Sunday with a celebration of life following.

David Pierotte age 78, passed away peacefully August 29, 2018. He was born on July 8, 1940 in Hanford, California to Dan and Lesta Pierotte.

Dave moved to Santa Maria as a young teen. He graduated from Santa Maria High School in 1958.

He met his future wife Mary Ann Murray, and they married on August 26, 1960.
They raised their 3 children in Santa Maria. Over the years Dave worked for Churns Furniture, Carnation, Coors distributors, and Orowheat Bread..

Dave was a dedicated husband and father. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, and for a short while motorcycle riding with his son David.
He was known for his humor and kindness. His friends and family knew they could always count on him for anything, anytime, anywhere.
He was an adoring “Papa” who spent countless hours playing with his grandchildren. During his later years, Dave found comfort and unconditional love from his adored pets.

He is preceded in death by his parents and brother Dan Pierotte Jr. and his loving wife Mary Ann Pierotte. He leaves behind his two sisters Marjorie Quaid, and Marilyn Piceno.
His son David Pierotte and Ellen, Daughter Lisa Moreci, her husband Dave, and his daughter Michele Osborne. His beloved grandchildren Justin, Nicole, Tony, Gino, Sara, and Chris.

We are forever grateful to Jodi, Mike, and Kaidyn who became his “everyday” family and cared and loved him like their own.
We invite you to donate to our Dave Pierotte Memorial GoFundMe page. The contributions will be used to purchase a bench and tree at his favorite dog park.

William Kassen passed away on January 7, 2018 at the age of 76 in Gilroy, California.

Bill wrote his own Obituary. He stated that the following "emphasizes only the truly important aspects of my life."

Born in Dayton, Ohio on February 2,1941, Bill enjoyed a life that was truly blessed.
He was born in America to a super awesome family—Mom, Eileen; Dad, William J; brother Bob; sister, Joleen and sister, Sandra.
His Mom and Dad believed in a positive sum marriage; and they lived it!
Bill was also blessed with a wonderful extended family of grandparents, aunts, uncles cousins, nieces and nephews. He lived in California nearly his entire life.
He married Suzanne, the brightest, most talented and beautiful girl in the class of 1958; and, they were blessed with three healthy, beautiful, super bright, talented and fun daughters—
Michelle, Melanie and Marina. They then were blessed with two terrific sons in law, Greg and Michael, both of whom are super bright and talented.
He and Suzanne were also blessed with Derek and Jeremy, their two fantastic grandsons.

A private memorial celebration will be held at a future date. Donations to The Salvation Army or to the St. Vincent DePaul would be preferred.

Born October 25, 1940, died 1998

Married Joseph Chandler July 27, 1962 in Los Angeles, California

Born June 16, 1940 in Los Angeles County, died October 13, 2000 at Las Vegas, Nevada.

Married Frank B. Romero.

Married James A. Stevens, December 1, 1963, Imperial, California, USA.

4/19/2018
Harold Vernard Law
1939 - 2003

Born August 28, 1939 in Santa Barbara, California...

Marriied Eva P. Ayon October 13, 1960 In Los Angeles, California.

James "Calhoun" Wilson worked for many years for Otis Elevator and in retirement was active in a flying club. An absolutely wonderful guy. Calhoun may you Rest In Peace.

Jacqueline Vera Silva, 69, born May 4, 1940 and died October 28, 2009.

We assume this is correct...

In all our searches we fine a birth record for a Jacqueline Vera Silva born May, 4th 1940 in Alameda County, California and mother's maiden name was Jones.

We have Jackie married to a Gerald Duane Seaman 1961, a James O'Donnel in 1978, and a Steele Becker.

Dudley Lee Russell, "Russ", 76, was born March 22, 1940 in Ventura, California to Lawton Thomas Russell and Dora Mell Plott and passed away Friday, August 5th, 2016.
Russ was one of nine siblings; Lawton Thomas, Glen Edwin, Glen Edward, Barbara Ann, Dora Mae, George Paul, Juanita, and Norma Jean.

Russ married Christine Ann McLean on April 15, 1961 in Hayward, California.
They had three children; John Lawton, Charles Lee, and Ronald Alan.
Russ and family lived in California but moved multiple times from Hayward, San Lorenzo, Newark, Lincoln, Hollister, and finally setting in the small town of Galt.

The Russell's lived in Gault and raised the boys until they graduated from high school.
Russ always supported the boys by starting a football league when they were younger, to being the president of the booster club when they were playing sports in high school.

During most of Russ's adult life he was employed in the garage door industry.
Later in life he decided he was bored and became the oldest new hire for the starte of Oregon at Coffee Creek Detention Center.

The Russell's moved from California to Lake Oswego, Oregon in 1988 and later to Salem.
Russ, Chris, and their son, John joined the Elks and supported the BPOE #336 for years including Russ being the Exalted Ruler.

After 34 years of marriage, Russ's wife Christine passed away from cancer in 1995.

He is survived by his wife, Jeannette L. Carlton; son and daughter-in-law Charles Russel and Caroline Geer, son and daughter-in-law Ronald Russell and Della Palomeque;
granddaughters, Canda Russel, Andrea Russel, and Carissa Ruseell,grandson Cameron Russel; sister and brother-in-law Norma Jean (Russell) Ahiskog and Richard Ahiskog; stepson Kevin Minahan.

Cynthia Clark Prewett Glage, long-time resident of Westport, CT., passed away peacefully in her home April 18, 2015. Cynthia was born in Los Angles County, California on February 14, 1941.

Her memory is held tight by three children, five grandchildren, a sister, a growing extended family, and a league of exceptional friends.
It is the belief of at least one of her children that Cynthia, after beating back and humbling cancer for many years, finally took pity on it.

Superb at bridge, a skilled tennis player and a lover of golf, a brilliant cook and an incomparable mother, Cynthia was beloved and admired by family and friends alike.
She taught her children the importance of speaking their minds, but also the value of sometimes holding their tongues.
Although she was not idle, she knew the sublimity of sitting still, the happiness of just being.
"Happy as a clam," she once said when she was stuck in a ski lodge for several days after hurting her shoulder. She said these same words only weeks ago, when she could no longer walk unassisted.
She was loved truly by the late Wolfgang Glage; some would say there is no better recommendation in all the universe than that. Her wisdom and her strength still accompany all those who knew her. She is loved and missed.

She is survived by her sister Linda (husband Otie); her children Senta (husband Chris), Alexander, and Jolina (husband Brett); and her five beautiful grandchildren (Jake, Carolyn, Tessa, Elsa, and Ashlyn).

Donations may be made in Cynthia's memory to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network.

Born May 4, 1939 and passed away December 10, 2017 in Winchester, Oregon.

Dean ran a muffler shop in Roseburg, OR for many years. His dad was Bud Shaw of Santa Maria's Shaw's Restaurant fame.

January 22, 2018, Kay McKenzie Gustafson passed away at home with family in attendance.
Kay was raised in Guadalupe, California.
She graduated from Santa Maria High School in 1958, and Pasadena City College School of Nursing in Pasadena, California in 1962, as a Registered Nurse.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Barry Gustafson, and her parents, Ruth and Kermit McKenzie, of Guadalupe and her brother, Max McKenzie, of Running Springs, California.

She is survived by her children, Kristen (Eddy) Dimock of Lompoc, Kevin (Kim) Gustafson of San Antonio, Texas and Kurt Gustafson of Puyallup, Washington.

Kay had seven grandchildren, Landon, Donovan and Blaine Dimock, Hailee and Hannah Gustafson and Kayla and Kolbe Gustafson.
She is also survived by her sister Alyce McKenzie Taylor of Santa Maria, California and numerous nieces and nephews.

After several years in Riverside, California the family moved to Lompoc in 1971, where Kay began working at Lompoc District Hospital OB Department until she retired in 2000.
Kay will be remembered by the many families where she assisted in the delivery of multiple generations of babies.

Kay was an avid crafter who sold her bears and woodwork at craft shows all over the Central Coast.
Kay also loved to travel and enjoyed visiting Lake Tahoe and cruising with family and friends.

A memorial service will be held at Starbuck-Lind Mortuary in Lompoc Friday, January 26 at 10:00 am with Pastor Clete Doyal officiating.

The family has requested in lieu of flowers you may donate to the Lompoc Hospital Foundation.

Richard Martin Hart born December 6, 1939, passed away December 7, 2017 at the age of 78.

He is survived by his brothers George, Mike and Jim; his children Marty and Hana; and his grandchildren Marty, Ryker, Helena, Alexa, Penelope and Korra.

He volunteered for many years at the Nipomo senior center and was a member of the Woodcarvers Club and Garden Club.

He was much beloved by his family and friends and will be dearly missed.

Kathleen Dianne Cocking, 77, resident of Santa Maria, CA passed away November 6, 2017.

Born to Thomas Cocking and Hazel Hanson Cocking in Los Angeles County, October 22, 1940.

Attended local schools and graduated from Santa Maria Union High School with the class of 58.

After attending school locally, became a secretary at Vandenberg Air Force Base in 1968.

Her father was manager and VP of the Santa Maria Valley Railroad, and her mother was a stenographer for Carpenter's Local 2277.

After many years of searching for John...
we finally found something at ancestry.com indicating that John had lived in Santa Maria all along, and died March 20, 2000.
I first met John at El Camino Jr High when we were class mates in the class of Ms Hunt and Logan.
John marched to a different drummer than the rest of us, but we were always amazed at his space drawings.
John could easily have been Dr. Emmett "Doc" Brown, Ph.D, from the movie Back to the Future.

The last time I saw John...
I was at the dump, dumping scrap metal, and John was up to his neck in trash... pulling tubes from old TV sets; we exchanged HI's.
Jan Froom

David Morgan Drum, 77, originally from Los Alamos, California, resident of Nipomo, California, passed away December 12, 2016.

Richard was born on 4 Nov 1939 and died on 6 Oct 2012 at age 72.
Richard's father was killed in World War II when Richard was 3 years old.

The city of Guadalupe is mourning the loss of a man frequently described as its ambassador.
In a statement released Friday, city officials announced the death of Ron Estabillo, current manager of Guadalupe's Parks and Recreation Department.
Estabillo died Thursday at Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara.
“Aside from managing the parks and recreation programs, he was often considered the city ambassador,” Mayor John Lizalde said.
Estabillo served the city for more than a decade, starting in April of 2004.
He was an active member of the community and was known for his giving and caring nature.
City leaders said his contributions to and his absence from the city of Guadalupe will be felt for a long time.
“His level of service to the community far exceeded any employment expectation. The positive impact of Mr. Estabillo will be felt for many years to follow, as will his loss,” Lizalde said.

William Lapp William "Bill" James Lapp of Santa Maria and former longtime resident of Lemoore passed away Saturday, Feb. 27, 2016, in San Luis Obispo, California, at the age of 75.
Bill was born in October 1940 in Hanford, California, to William "Leo" and Clara Lapp.
He worked for Kings County Rehabilitation Center before moving to San Luis Obispo.
Bill attended Lemoore High School Class of 1958. During high school Bill was well known as a young local athlete and made Tri-County All-Stars in football and track & field.
He was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church and will be best remembered as a kind loving son, brother, uncle and cousin. He will be greatly missed.
He is survived by his sister, Jeannie Bork and husband John of Paso Robles; nephew and niece, Timothy James and Taylor Anne Bork; nephew, Patrick Austin Butler;
cousins, Mary Jo Foote, Marcia Buyense-Kahl, and John Buyense.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William "Leo" and Clara Lapp, and sister, Mary Ann Lapp-Butler.
A Memorial Rosary and Mass will be held Wednesday March 9, 2016, 10:00am at St. Peter's Catholic Church, followed by interment at Lemoore District Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Phipps-Dale Funeral Chapel in Lemoore, Calif.
See article about Bill in our Post It 2013 web page... 09/08/2013.

Louis Donald Drenon, 76, of Santa Maria, passed away peacefully at his home with his family on January 10, 2016.

Don was born on January 12, 1939 in Santa Maria to Louis Drenon and Edna Mae Beal Drenon. He went to Santa Maria High and graduated in 1958.
He then served in the US Navy and returned to Santa Maria, where he would live the rest of his life.
Don met and then married his best girl, Jane Marie Adam Drenon, in 1963. They started their home and raised their family, enjoying a beautiful marriage for 52 years.
Over his life, Don worked for some amazing companies: Union Oil Company, farmed with Bill Adam, and was a Field Representative for Knudsen Frozen Foods, Union Sugar, and Kellogg Seed.
After “retirement”, Don and Jane purchased and ran Action Car Wash on Main Street.
They became members of the Santa Maria Country Club and spent many enjoyable days golfing and socializing with friends.

Don is survived by his wife, Jane; daughter Mary Drenon Shouse and her husband, David, of Ceres; daughter Susan Drenon Jessee and her husband, Randy, of Tracy;
grandchildren Matthew and Jacob Shouse, Sarah and Scott Jessee, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Don was preceded in death by his parents Louis and Edna Drenon, sister Betty Lou Drenon, and nephew Patrick Mahoney.

Services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 15, 2016 in the Chapel of Magner-Maloney Funeral Home, with Rev. Ed Jalbert, C.J. officiating. A Celebration of Life will follow at the Santa Maria Country Club.

Jack W. Patten of Santa Maria, CA passed away at the age of 90 on December 25th, 2015.
The Lord called him "Home For Christmas" and everyone who ever knew Jack would agree that it is a perfect day for him to leave this earthly
dwelling to be in the presence and glory of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Jack was born in Denver, Colorado to Tunis and Flora Patten on December 11, 1925.
After growing up on a working cattle ranch in Lemoore CA, named after the famous horse Cimmaron, he joined the Army Air Corps and began pilot training in 1944.
After the war ended, he was released from service and went on to graduate from Whittier College with a Degree in Sociology.
While at Whittier he met the love of his life, Carley, and the two were married in the City of Orange before moving to Santa Maria taking a job as a sixth grade elementary school teacher.
The next year he was awarded principal of Miller Street School where he served for the next 32 years much beloved by faculty and students alike.
Jack loved his job and the kids as well as his teachers and staff.
He was fondly given the nickname the "prince of bull" by one of his students who thought that was how his title was pronounced.

Jack was active in his church and served on various mission outreach programs including a local Christian TV station and Gleanings for the Hungry.
Jack's happy place in this world where he spent almost every summer with his family, including his honey moon with Carley, was a rustic cabin in Shaver Lake CA he built with his Dad in 1938.
He worked each summer as a Forest Service Ranger, fondly known as Ranger Jack, and spent evenings and weekends skiing, boating, fishing and jeepin' with his wife and children.
His favorite food was Santa Maria style barbeque and all chocolate milkshakes.

Jack is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Carley Lorraine Patten; three sons, Brent of Prather CA, Kyle and Reid of Shaver Lake, and a daughter, Jaimey Brown,
of Santa Maria along with nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

A memorial celebration of Jack's life will be held Saturday, February 13th, at 1 pm at First Christian Church of Santa Maria.

And Jesus said, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live." John 11:25

April 5, 1927 - November 29, 2015
Omer Meeker passed away on November 29, 2015 in Bakersfield, CA during a brief stay in the hospital. At age 88, he was still vibrant and his mental acuity was amazing.

Omer was born and raised in Nebraska. He learned to hunt and fish at an early age. During his high school years, he ran track and played basketball and baseball.
Upon graduation from high school he joined the military. After serving overseas in the Army during WWII, Omer returned to Nebraska and graduated from Peru State Teachers College.
There, he still holds the record for most points scored in a game - 57. Omer was named an All-American in basketball and was described by his teammates as 180 pounds of dynamite.
He was also inducted into the Helms Hall of Fame. After graduating college, he played one year for the AAU team from the Allen-Bradley Company of Milwaukee.

He migrated to California and played several seasons as part of the semi-pro Santa Maria Golden Dukes basketball team and settled down to teach elementary school
in the Orcutt School District as well as biology, kinesiology, physiology and anatomy at Santa Maria High School and Allan Hancock College.
During that time, he also earned his Masters degree in education.
He was a successful baseball and football coach, and even more so, a beloved and respected educator for thirty-two years.

Omer played guitar throughout his life, starting from his very early beginnings accompanying his father, who played the fiddle.
He had his own dance band for almost forty years playing gigs throughout the central coast.
He was an avid fisherman and loved his garden and fruit trees. Omer thought the only way to barbecue was to do it Santa Maria style.
He was a huge fan of the Dodgers and followed the Lakers.

After retiring in 1982, he remained active in many endeavors throughout his life in Lake Tahoe, Carson City, Nevada and finally, Bakersfield, California.
Omer never met anyone he couldn't talk to and he loved to tell jokes and stories.
This remarkable human being was full of life and made everyone's life richer for having known him with his wonderful sense of humor and love of people.
He has left a trail of cherished memories for all of us.

Omer is survived by his wife, Dorothy, five children and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Patty Simas Lister passed away October 7, 2015. No obituary has been found.
If anyone has any information about Patty that they'd like to share, please pass it along to us so we can share with her classmates.

June 6, 1940 - August 4, 2015

John Rudometkin, a record-setting two-time All-American center in the early 1960s who is regarded among USC’s greatest men’s basketball players,
died on Tuesday (Aug. 4) in Newcastle, Calif., of chronic lung disease that was the lingering effect of the cancer he overcame in his 20s. He was 75.

Known as the “Reckless Russian,” Rudometkin played bigger than his 6-6 height.
An All-American first teamer in 1961 and 1962, he set USC career records in points (1,484; the mark stood for 23 years), scoring average (18.8) and rebounding (831).
He still stands seventh on the school’s scoring chart and fourth on the rebounding list.

He helped lead the Trojans to the 1961 conference title (that was the last time USC won an outright league crown).
A 3-year letterman (1960-62), he topped USC in scoring all 3 seasons and was Troy’s team MVP each year.
He twice posted 20-point, 20-rebound games at USC (versus Denver and Wyoming in 1961). He appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated in 1962.

Rudometkin was inducted into the USC Athletic Hall of Fame in 2001 and his No. 44 USC jersey was retired in 2010.

He went on to play 3 seasons in the NBA with the New York Knicks (1963-65) and San Francisco Warriors (1965).

His basketball career was cut short by non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in his chest near his heart and lungs, but after a trying battle he overcame the disease.
His inspirational ordeal led to a book, “Rudo The Reckless Russian,” based on a nickname given to him by USC’s broadcaster at the time, Chick Hearn.

On the lighter side, Rudometkin found a bit part in the 1962 Disney movie “The Absent-Minded Professor.”
He’s one of the basketball players flying around the gym with the chemically-altered “flubber” shoes on.

After basketball, Rudometkin became a real estate investor, a minister and a motivational speaker.

John grew up in Santa Maria, California. When he was 10 he was so enamored with basketball that his mother got him a ball with redemption stamps.
In 1958, his senior year at Santa Maria Union High School, John was the top CIF Basketball player scoring 966 points avering 30.2 points per game.

He is survived by his wife of nearly 54 years, Carolyn, along with 3 sons, Ron, JD and Nathan, and 4 grandsons.

A memorial service will be held on Aug. 16 at 1 p.m. at Auburn Seventh-day Adventist Church, 12225 Rock Creek Rd., Auburn, Calif., 95602.
In lieu of flowers, his family requests donations in Rudometkin’s name to World Vision (worldvision.org).

Frances Mary Conn, of Pismo Beach, passed away peacefully at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital on Friday, February 20, 2015.
She was 84. Born in Yonkers, New York, the daughter of Irving and Eleanor Conn,

Frances was raised and educated in the New York metropolitan area.
She received a B.A. in English from Barnard College in 1952, and an M.A. in English Teaching from Columbia University.

She moved to Santa Maria in 1955 where she taught English at Santa Maria High School and was advisor for the school paper The Breeze.
In 1964 she was hired to teach English at Allan Hancock College. In 1970, she received a Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics from Claremont Graduate School.
Returning to Hancock, she served as Dean of Instruction, Vice President of Instruction and served one year as Interim President before retiring in 1993.

Frances was selected Woman of the Year in 1985 by the Santa Barbara County Commission for Women for her contributions to education.
In addition to the satisfaction that she got from seeing her students, colleagues, and Allan Hancock College blossom.

Frances enjoyed seeing her family and friends, the theater, her garden, her magically unique house, discussing current events,
volunteering with the San Luis South County Democratic Club, singing popular songs of the 1930's and 1940's, and traveling.

Frances is survived by her life partner, Nancy Hay and Nancy's children, grandchildren and great- grandchildren; her brother, David Conn in Potter Valley, Calif.;
her brother, Peter Conn (Paulina) in Santa Barbara; her nephew, Eric Conn in Nashville, Tenn.; and her niece, Caroline Conn (Michael Dobson) of Agua Dulce, California.

Donations in honor of Frances may be made to: Friends of the Allan Hancock Library, P.O. Box 5170, Santa Maria, Calif., 93456-5170;
the Food Bank Coalition of San Luis Obispo County 2212 Golden Hill Rd Paso Robles, Calif., 93446; or a favorite cause.
A Celebration of Frances' Life will be held at 2:00pm on Friday, April 17, at the Allan Hancock College Student Center, 800 S. College Dr, Santa Maria.

Judy was a homemaker for the majority of her life; however she had various types of employment including telephone operator,child daycare provider, Bonita Packing produce distribution, grocery store demonstrator, and a caregiver for the elderly.

Judy is survived by daughter and son in law Darla and David Stroop of Orcutt. Son Darren Pike of Las Vegas, Nv. Grandchildren Whitney Pike of Denver, Co., Ashlee, Haylee,
and Skyler Stroop of Orcutt. Great grandchildren Madison Pike and Khloee Stroop-Placencia. And also other related family members from the Poole side of her family.
She is preceded in death by her husband Bobby Pike in 1997, Grandmother Mary Poole, Uncle Robert Poole, and Uncle Lynne Poole.

Judy had love for animals throughout her life, especially cats, which were always close to her heart. She enjoyed her peaceful backyard and light gardening around the house.

Hollis Keith Brandon passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 14, 2014 at the age of 74 in Lompoc.

Keith was born on November 30, 1939 in Courtney, OK, to Parents Earl Brandon of Texas, and Neoma Patterson of Arkansas.
He spent his childhood in Lompoc, CA and spent his teen years in Santa Maria where he delivered newspapers on horseback to earn enough money to feed his loyal horse and dog.

He graduated Santa Maria High School in 1958. He married his wife Joyce Brandon 52 years ago.
In his lifetime, he has won two roping saddles, and 7 silver buckles for Team Roping.
In 2002 he retired with 44 years from Celite World Minerals as a Dozer Operator and was a member of Chemical Workers Local.
He was a member of Lompoc Elks for 29 years.

Keith's favorite quotations were: "I'm glad you got to see me", "You're burning daylight", "It's not like me to sugar coat it", and "You always need a pivot point and a blue print!"

Keith was always ready at a moment's notice to go roping, push cattle, or ride on his three horses. He enjoyed watching his 5 grand children grow up, and was truly proud of them all.
He always cherished encounters with family and friends. As we all know, he definitely had a true gift of gab and could talk to anyone. His favorite tools were duct tape, electrical tape and hot glue gun.

He is survived by his wife, Joyce Brandon, Son: Edward Brandon, Daughters: Sherrie (Doug) Hunt, and Mary (Steve) Rowell.
Sisters: Mary (George) Hall, Jene Brandon, Brother: Don (Sharon) Brandon.
Five Grandchildren: William, Jacob, Mikayla, Justin, Chase, and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded by in death by his parents Earl and Neoma, and Brother Oscar.

No services are planned, but a Celebration of Life is scheduled for High Noon on Saturday, June 21, 2014 at Schuyler River Bottom in Lompoc.
Additional questions can be routed through Starbuck-Lind Mortuary at 123 North A Street, Lompoc, CA.
In Lieu of flowers the family request donations to your favorite charity in his name.
The family would like to thank Dignity Health Hospice and our caregivers: Vivian, Carmen, Naomi and Marissa.

Leonard Leroy Lenz, 73, of San Diego, CA, passed away Saturday, December 14, 2013.
Leonard was born in Santa Maria to Adolph and Marian Lenz, April 13, 1940.
He went into the US Navy immediately after graduating from SMUHS, Class of 59, and retired 20 years later after achieving rank of Chief Petty Officer.
Leonard served on the USS Gudgeon(SS-567) Tang-class SubmarineMay 1960 - September 1961 and on the
USS Woodrow Wilson (SSBN 624) Lafayette Class Ballistic Missile Submarine from December 1962 until May 1975.

Leonard lived in San Diego for 35 years. He jnjoyed working on his home and in his yard.
In his younger years he competed in several marathons and enjoyed bike riding.
He was a good traveler whether alone or with family members. He covered much of the USA as well as visiting parts of Europe, China and the Caribbean.

Leonard is survived by his sister Nadene Lenz Rasmussen and brothr-in-law Doug Rasmussen of New Port Beach, CA.
Survivors also inclue nephews, Rod Rasmussen, Scott and Todd Lenz, niece, Susan Williams and sister-in-law, Ethel Lenz.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and his older brother Eugene Lenz.

Leonard started with the class of 1958 at Orange Street Kindergarten in 1945, but ended up graduating with the class of 1959.

Robert (Bob) William McCutcheon born in Highland Park, California on January 9, 1926 to Rev Henry Elson and Marion C. Brahams McCutcheon
and died November 2, 2013 in Santa Maria, California.

The family lived in several California locations before settling in San Gabriel in 1940.
Bob attended Mark Keppel High School where he played basketball and baseball.
During his senior year, he enlisted in the Air Force prior to graduation, but still received his diploma.

At the end of World War II, he enrolled at Pasadena City College to play basketball.
One of his professors suggested he continue his education and basketball career at UCSB.
In 1950 he received a Bachelor of Education Degree with a major in physical education. He later received his Master's Degree in Education from USC.

In 1941 Bob met Grace Lorraine Vial at San Gabriel Union Church. They married on March 13, 1941. They lived in Santa Barbara until Bob's graduation from UCSB.
In the summer of 1950 they moved to Santa Maria when Bob was asked to play basketball with the Santa Maria Golden Dukes of the National Industrial Basketball League.

He took his first teaching job at Santa Maria High school where remained for sixteen years. He taught PE, coached basketball, and served as Dean of Boys.
He then moved on to Allan Hancock College for twenty two years where he taught PE and coached basketball.

After retiring from AHC, he became a general building contractor. He developed Lorraine Estates and built many homes in the Santa Maria area.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Marion McCutcheon; his brother, Henry; and his sister, Bonnie.
Bob is survived by his wife of 65 years, Grace; his two daughters, Cynthia and Janice; and his son Rick.

Don Williams, 73, of Grover Beach, passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2013.
Arrangements are under the direction of Marshall-Spoo Sunset Funeral Chapel in Grover Beach.

Joanne M. Lambert Santos born October 29, 1939 - died October 8, 2011
Joan was a resident of Nipomo, California- No other information available.

Gertrude Ugsang Saucedo born October 13, 1939 - died July 3, 1990 in Santa Barbara County, California - No other information available.

Joan C. Schmidt Shea Born October 27, 1939, died November 16, 2008 in Martinez, California - No other information available.

Robert William Bingham Sr. of Aptos and Santa Maria California passed away peacefully June 24, 2013 at his home in Aptos.
Bob was born in Santa Maria on December 14, 1940, the son of the late Robert and Charlotte Bingham and loving brother to Carol Bingham. Blessed as a gifted athlete and passionate sports fan from the start Bob led his little league baseball team to the state finals where they came within one out of advancement to Williamsport and the World Series. He graduated from Santa Maria High School in 1958 after excelling in baseball, basketball and general good times. After high school Bob married the late Joanne Cicero of Santa Maria and together had two sons, Bobby and Patrick. He then teamed up with his father Bob Sr. to begin his career as a farmer in the Santa Maria Valley where he continued for many years while developing life long friendships along the way. He was proud to be a member of the Elks and Santa Maria Country Club. Always one for adventure Bob stunned everyone in the late eighties when he decided to move to Santa Cruz and open his first beauty supply and salon. Armed with an undeniable intuition and business passion he launched his first store in 1988, built it into a success and subsequently opened four more locations. Bob joined forces with son Patrick in 1993 and together they continued to build Westside Beauty Supply into the success that it continues to be today. He always gave credit for his success to the great employees, stylists, and friends he surrounded himself with over the years. Bob was blessed with a loving and generous heart and was always giving to others. He enriched his family, friends and everyone else fortunate enough to have crossed paths with him and spent moments with him during his amazing life. We thank him for being our friend and Dad, and will miss him forever.
He leaves loving memories to be cherished by his sister, Carol Brayton of Santa Maria, California; proud sons, Robert Bingham Jr. of Oceanside California. and Patrick Bingham of Boulder Creek, California; daughter in-laws Rian Bingham and Leslie Barnes; grand children, Courtney Bingham, Cristian Bingham, Dakota Bingham, Riley and Audrey Bingham; great grandson Paxton Bingham; nephews, Ricky and Nickie Brayton, Robby Brayton, Rodney Brayton and their respective families.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Bob's name to Santa Cruz Hospice.

Private Services will be held for Barbara J. Rosbrugh Parson Kinney, 73, of Gridley CA. She passed away on June 4, 2013 in Gridley CA.

She was born April 13, 1940 in Phoenix AR, to Harry and Peggy Rosbrugh.
Barbara was a former longtime resident of Santa Maria, having moved to Gridley 11 years ago. She enjoyed her pets and gardening. She was preceded in death by her parents, sons, Mark and Dusty and brother Jimmy.

She is survived by her loving husband of 42 years, Ron Kinney of Gridley, sons Scott (Annie) Parson of San Jose CA, Tim Parson of Phoenix AR, daughter Cindy (John) Petrella of Reno NV, Step-son Cole Kinney of San Francisco CA, Step-daughter Jill Kinney of Santa Maria CA, brother, Harvey and Harvana Rosbrugh of San Jose CA, sister Jackie (Butch) Wenderoth of Yuba City CA, five grandchildren and numerous great and great-great children.

Born 19 Nov 1939 to Joseph and Emma Diaz, died 16 Jul 2009 at Santa Maria, California.

Married Jane M Valdez in Santa Barbara 7 Oct 1961.

No obituary found.

Henry Hank Hernandez Flores, 73, of Nipomo was born July, 17 1939, in Santa Maria, CA. He passed peacefully on May 23, 2013 at his home surrounded by his family and a dear friend.

Henry is survived by his loving wife, Ruth Flores and his five children; Rachel Flores (Benton), Andrew (Shelly) Flores, Irene Flores, Monica (Mario) Rodriguez, Adam (Debbie) Flores, 17 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. He is survived by brothers Gonzalo and Jesse Flores; sisters Mary Lou Drymon, Nancy Anderson, Mickey Borjas, Helen Niboli and Sandra Cardona. He was preceded in death by his parents Gonzalo and Mary Flores and brother, Paul Flores.

Henry attended Santa Maria High School where he was active in Track and field, and held the title of Golden Gloves Lightweight Boxing Champion. He was active in the community as a little league coach and played Adult City League Softball for many years. He was a three time recipient of the Santa Maria Beautiful Award for his yard upkeep and landscape. Henry enjoyed life, loved spending time with his family and friends, BBQ, gardening, travel, music, sports, working on his award winning classic cars and attending car shows.

Henry worked for the City of Santa Maria for 37 years, and at retirement, held the record of being employed second longest by the City of Santa Maria. Henry was owner/operator of Flores Landscaping and Maintenance with his sons and grandsons.

His garage was a special hangout place where everybody wanted to be with Dad/Papa/Hank. He was always fixing or building something or just kicking back. He would give his sons a haircut in the garage and the neighborhood boys would line-up with a dollar to be part of the action. Later the grandsons and great-grandsons would be part of the garage barbershop tradition. Henry was a passionate, hardworking man and always made time for everyone. He was our rock, our hero, our mentor, and he left us with many beautiful memories. He was extremely loved and appreciated by his family and friends and will be deeply missed.

Funeral Services will begin Wednesday, May 29, 2013 at 9:30am, at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church; 414 East Church Street, Santa Maria, CA. Burial to follow at the Santa Maria Cemetery. Arrangements made by Dudley-Hoffman Mortuary.

Chuck passed away at the age of 73. Born March 1, 1939 and died August 25th, 2012 in Oroville, California.
No obituary found.

Richard Bedoya Villegas 73 was born on September 21, 1939, in Santa Maria, California, to Richard Sandoval Villegas and Georgia Espinosa Bedoya Villegas. He passed away peacefully on March 5, 2013 at Marian Medical Center with his loving family by his side. Richard was the eldest child of 7 siblings (5 younger brothers and 2 younger sisters). He graduated from Santa Maria High School in 1958.
Richard loved to garden. He helped make average gardens and landscapes into something beautiful and unique. It was his vision and talent that people recognized in him that influenced him to become a landscaper, thus becoming a great and popular local landscaper for over 30 years.
It was Richard's first home living in a small beach house next to the ocean in California which started his love of the great outdoors. Richard developed interest in being an avid fisherman, camper and excellent cook (BBQ). He loved to travel and take vacations as often as he could. He most recently vacationed in Hawaii with his daughter Sabrina. Richard has traveled to Costa Rica, Mexico and Alaska, his favorite place for salmon fishing. One of his favorite pastime activities was looking for a good bargain at a garage or estate sale. He also could never pass up a good deal from a friend. Richard was a very independent, proud and dedicated individual to his employers, friends, family and community that he loved. He used his unique and diverse talents to benefit others by volunteering for social organizations such as Santa Maria Eagles, Moose Lodge and American Legion.
Richard is survived by the love of his life, his only child, daughter Sabrina M. Villegas, his sisters Sandra Villegas-Ploutz, Cynthia Granvold, and brother Gilbert Villegas and numerous nieces and nephews.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents Georgia and Richard; brothers, Edward, Robert, Albert, and Daniel.
Richard's life will be celebrated on Saturday, April 27, 2013, with a BBQ-Pot Luck and Silent Auction. Richard's Life Celebration will be held at the Veterans Memorial Hall, 501 N. Pine St., Santa Maria, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. All friends and family are welcome and are encouraged to share in memories of this special man, we all dearly miss.
In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established at Chase Bank under Sabrina Villegas ~ Account# 2937580228
Arrangements are under the direction of Dudley-Hoffman Mortuary, Crematory and Memory Gardens.

Geraldine JoAnn Kaba Morrissey born September 20th, 1940, died July 19th, 1974, burried Plainville Cemetery, Plainville, Rooks County, Kansas, USA.
Thank you... Paula Hendrickson... for passing this to us.

A rosary for Raymond Lopez will be recited at 9:30 a.m., Saturday, November 5th, 2011 at St. John’s Catholic Church. Mass will immediately follow the rosary -10:00 a.m., at St. John’s Catholic Church. Fr. Juan Antonio Gutierrez, OFM will officiate. Raymond Lopez of Roswell passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 23, 2011 in Lubbock, TX. Raymond was born on January 15, 1939 in Santa Maria, CA, he was the 7th of 9 children born to Severiano & Ruth Lopez of Santa Maria, CA. The Lopez family mourns the loss of a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, brother-in-law, Nino and friend. Raymond served in the United States Air Force from 1957 – 1961, the reserves from 1961-1963, and received an honorable discharge. He completed his military service at Walker Air Force Base in Roswell, NM where he met the love of his life Evangelina Lopez. Raymond was employed during his lifetime in various capacities but retired from Hinkle Investments after 26 years of employment. Raymond lived in Roswell for 52 years. He loved his family, music, the outdoors and the Lakers basketball team. Preceding him in death is his first born daughter, Emily Lopez. His parents, Severiano Lopez, Sr., & Ruth Lopez, sisters; Esther Martinez and Mary Andrade. Brothers; Willie Lopez and Jessie Lopez. Raymond is survived by his wife of 52 wonderful years, Evangelina Lopez. His sons, Raymond Lopez, Jr., and his wife RuthAnn, daughters Monica & Jessica of Albuquerque, NM. Sotero Lopez and daughter Vanessa of Roswell, NM, David Lopez and his wife Stephanie, daughters Torey & Rayann of Roswell, NM. Grandson Raymond Roy Hinds & his wife Julie, great-grandchildren,Tori, Kaylee, Brandon, Whitlee and Lacey of Roswell, NM. Sister-in-laws Alice & husband Jesus Vega and Rachel Alvarez & companion Irvin Marrujo. Brothers; Freddie Lopez and Luis Lopez of Santa Maria, CA, and Severiano Lopez, Jr., of Las Vegas, NV. Sisters; Frances Acosta of Grover Beach, CA and Ruth Limon of Santa Maria, CA. Numerous nephews, nieces and great-nephews and nieces. Raymond and Evangelina during their 52 years of marriage became Godparents to 15 children. Raymond was known to many as “Nino” during his lifetime. Raymond was cremated according to his wishes. Family and friends may pay their respects online at Agape Funeral Chapel, Lubbock, TX. www.agapefuneralchapel.com

Joanne Cicero Root, 71 of Santa Maria, passed away August 25, 2012.
Joanne was born at Sisters Hospital in Santa Maria to Mr. and Mrs. Albert Cicero.
Joanne attended Orange St. Kindergarten, EI Camino Jr. High, Santa Maria High School class of '58, and Allen Hancock Jr. College.
Joanne had a working career with Tony Cossa Insurance for several years, then later with Pollard and Cossa Insurance. She was one of the founders of Santa Maria Insurance Women, and served as President the first 2 years.
She enjoyed building a vacation home at Lake Nacimiento, and enjoyed short trips in their motor home visiting family and friends.
Golf was Joanne's passion. Being a member of the Santa Maria Country Club, and some of her most memorable times were playing with her husband Ron, and her parents. In later years she was always watching golf on T.V.
She is survived by her husband Ron Root, son Robert W. Bingham (Oceanside), son Patrick Bingham(Rian) Boulder Creek, stepson Craig Root (Santa Paula). Grand Children, Riley Bingham, Audrey Bingham, Courtney Bingham, Cristian Bingham, and Jesse Root. She is also survived by her sister Susanne Cisney, and brother Carl Cicero.
The family would like to send a very special thank you to all the care givers for making Joanne's life at home so very comfortable.
Donations, if you wish can be made in Joanne's name to: Canine Companions, POBox 446, Santa Rosa, Ca. 95402.
Arrangements are under the direction of Dudley-Hoffman Mortuary, Crematory and Memory Gardens.

Gerald "Jerry" Hicks, 72, passed away July 31, 2012 at Marian Regional Medical Center from a brief illness of Pulmonary Fibrosis. He was born on February 24, 1940 in Wasco, California.
Jerry is survived by his wife Carolyn, children Rodney Hicks (Eva), Cori Hicks, stepdaughter Valerie Schubert (Mark), stepson Michael Vasquez, brother Dale Hicks (Elaine), sister Janice Renfrow (Eloy), brother-in-law Robert Simas (Kaye), grandchildren Kieryn and Kyle Hicks and Audrianna, Briana and Tommaso Ferre and numerous nieces and nephews.
He worked for Sears in delivery for 20 years and then in the Oil Fields retiring as a working foreman for Torch.
Jerry and his wife enjoyed traveling with the Santa Maria Senior Travel Club. They traveled to Alaska, Canada, the East Coast and the National Parks. He loved being with his family and friends and everyone enjoyed his sense of humor and story telling.
Special thanks to the nurses, doctors and staff at Marian Regional Medical Center
Funeral Services will be Monday, August 6th at 10:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Magner-Maloney Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Assoc. or to a charity of your choice.
Arrangements are in the care of Magner-Maloney Funeral Home and Crematory. >

Patricia, (Patty) Jean Boyd died peacefully in her sleep July 13, 2012, following a brief illness. She was 91. Ms. Boyd taught piano for many years and was on the faculty of Allan Hancock College. She was active in local cultural affairs and served on the board of the Santa Maria Symphony Society.

James A Meagher Sr., 73 of Santa Maria, CA, passed away March 6, 2012.
Jim was born June 1, 1938 to Joseph E. (Joe) Meagher and Ellen A. (Nell) Doswell/ Meagher. Jim was a lifelong resident of Santa Maria. He loved his town and knew its history well.
Jim Enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1957 and served two years stationed in Hawaii and Moffet Field Naval Station. He began his career as a parts supply person at Iverson motors in the 1960s. Jim also spent some time as a commercial painter before an accident forced him to retire from painting. When he returned to his calling as a parts supply person, "Rocky" worked at various parts supply house's until settling in at Santa Maria Diesel where he continued to work until retirement.
Jim's passion for fast race cars began in High School and transformed into reality when he and a few friends from Santa Maria began drag racing here at the old Golden State Raceway and all around California with what is now known as the NHRA. He was also a Big fan of Nascar with #24 Jeff Gordon being his favorite Driver.

Jim had many loves, his children and grandchildren being the top of his list.
Jim is survived by his 3 sons James Jr. and wife Shirley and Ronald and Joseph Meagher, 4 Grandchildren Joshua, P.J, Jordan and Jenna Meagher. He is also survived by his sister Barbara Darby of San Jose Ca., as well as his Brother in law Larry Darby of Las Vegas Nevada. He also leaves behind his dear friend Deneen Battles as well as 11 nieces and nephews and there spouses. He also had many great and great-great nieces and nephews living throughout the USA.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents Joe and Nell, his brothers Joe and Bob,his sister Mickey Darby and his brother in law Bill Darby, as well as his first wife and mother of his three boys Rebecca (Becky) Meagher . Jim was a class act, a Proud Santa Marian and will be missed by all his friends and family.
A Memorial Service will be held Monday, March 12, 2012 at 11:00 am at the chapel of the Dudley-Hoffman Mortuary. Private inurnment will be held at Santa Maria Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers contributions can be expressed to GI Go Fund, P.O. Box 1777 New Brunswick NJ, 08903.
Arrangements are under the direction of Dudley-Hoffman Mortuary, Crematory and Memory Gardens.

Anadelle Righetti Rubalcava of Santa Barbara; born April 12, 1940, died August 17, 2011; she was 71.

Daughter of Earnest and Mildred Daniels Righetti of Santa Maria, CA.
Married Ruben J Rubalcava in Venturea CA on the 5th of June 1964.

Norma Lansford Phillips was born April 21, 1940 in Visalia, CA and died January 14, 2011 in Santa Maria, CA
She was proceeded in death by her parents Raymond and June Lansford.
Norma was called "Sam" by her close friends and she was an amazing and accomplished woman who loved the Lord and her family with all of her heart. Norma worked for Santa Barbara County Juvenile Probation Department, served on the mission field for many years, and later in life she returned to school earning her degree to fulfill one of her life-long dreams of becoming a teacher. She completed her professional career as a history teacher at Kermit McKenzie Jr. High School in Guadalupe, CA.
Norma had many hobbies. She was an avid reader, quilter, photographer, and enjoyed gardening. She traveled to all but one continent and her favorite continent was Africa. This past fall she took her last trip to England and Scotland with two of her daughters. Norma truly epitomized what it means to be a life-long learner with a spirit of adventure and hunger for learning. Her greatest joy in life was family and her legacy will live on within each of them.
She is survived by "Aunt Mom" Faye Lansford, her brother Hugh Lansford, and a close family friend Vic Leedy.
She is also survived by her children: Anastacia "Stacy" McCarney (Jerry) of Lemoore, CA, Desiree Loporchio (Pete) of Santa Clarita, CA, David Phillips Jr. (Tammie) of Turner, OR and Beth Flamm-Overby (Jay) of Santa Maria, CA. Norma loved and cherished her 17 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren (with 3 more on the way), a nephew and 2 nieces, and many cousins.
Norma "Sam" Phillips has touched lives here in Santa Maria and many places all over the world, and now it is time for her to go and be with her Lord and Savior.
The family will host a viewing at Dudley Hoffman Mortuary on Wednesday, January 19, 2011 from 3:00 p.m - 7:00 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, January 20, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at Grace Baptist Church and a Graveside Ceremony for family and close friends at 1:30 p.m. at the Santa Maria Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, if you wish, please send a gift to the Lupus or Diabetes Foundations.
Arrangements are under the direction of Dudley-Hoffman Mortuary, Crematory and Memory Gardens.

Eddie (Ed) V. Silvera, a native of Santa Maria, passed away at his home with his family at his side on Sunday, November 14th, 2010 at the age of 71.
Ed was born June 3rd, 1939 to Edward D. Silvera and Vanda C. Tapscott in Santa Maria, California. He joined the Navy at the age of 17, where he was a Gunners Mate on the USS Irwin. Ed owned the "Pic" in Old Town Orcutt for many years. He was an outdoorsman and life long member of the NRA. He loved to hunt and spend time with his family and friends. Ed was a private man, but those who knew him best can remember the stories and times they shared.
He is survived by his wife Martie, and children Joe, Chris, and Daniel Hermosillo; grandchildren Lilliana, Calais, Rachel, Savannah, Ivie, Christian, and Aidan, along with nieces, cousins, and many close friends.
There will be a memorial BBQ from 1:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. on Saturday, November 20th, 2010 at the Y.O.Y.O. Hall located at 725 East Foster Road in Santa Maria.

Tom was born April 16, 1940 and died on June 17, 2010... Colon cancer. He lived in Rocklin, Ca.

Tom was a dentist and practiced in Los Gatos, California. In July of 1960 Tom married Jeanne R. Noesen.

Susan Cobb Robinson, long time resident of Santa Maria, left us on July 6, 2010 at the age of 69.
She was born in Los Angeles October 27, 1940. Susan lived in Santa Maria Valley most of her life where she attended grade school, high school, then returned to raise her two children. Susan touched many lives and will be greatly missed. She was a cherished mother and grandmother and friend.
Susan is survived by her daughter Hilary Robinson of Santa Maria; her son Don Robinson, his wife Rachel and her two grandchildren Ashley and Joshua of Idaho Falls. She also has two brothers Herschel and Christopher Cobb.
At her request, there is no service planned. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the American Lung Association of Santa Barbara County, 1510 San Andres St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101.
Arrangements are under the direction of Dudley-Hoffman Mortuary.

Kenneth A. Milo, long time Santa Marian, passed away on June 22, 2010. He was born on December 1st, 1927 in Pattenberg, New Jersey.

Ken moved to Oakland, California as a child. He graduated from Oakland High School and entered the U.S. Army.
After discharge, he enrolled at Modesto Jr. College and received a basketball scholarship to attend Pepperdine University.
Ken graduated from Pepperdine with a teaching credential and was offered a teaching job in Santa Maria.
He was also recruited to play for the Santa Maria Golden Dukes basketball franchise. He played and coached basketball for many years in Santa Maria.

Ken served the Santa Maria Bonita School District in several capacities; Teacher, Principal, Assistant Superintendent and School Board Member, for nearly sixty years.
The basketball court at El Camino Jr. High is named in his honor.
In addition to his love of teaching, coaching and basketball, Ken was an avid golfer, played for the Santa Maria Indians Baseball Team, was a
horseman, poker player and he loved to fish.
Among his many accomplishments, Ken is in the Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, was Club Champion at the Santa Maria Country Club and holds the record for the longest service to the Santa Maria Bonita School District.

Ken is survived by his wife, Karen of thirty-two years, daughters Karen Porter, Connie Allen, Kathy Milo, Carla Minor, and their families,
step-sons Mark and Todd Amarillas, brother, Tom Parrish, nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ken's memory to Marian Hospice, 506 E. Plaza Drive or Youth Welfare Account in care of Matt Beecher,
Santa Maria Bonita School District for the Scholar/Athlete Award.
A special thanks to Dr. Mundit Debral for his care.
A celebration of life will be held on July 7, 2010 at the Santa Maria Country Club at 4:00 p.m., 505 Waller Lane, Santa Maria, CA.

Published in Santa Maria Times from June 25 to June 26, 201

Larry Branquinho (Joe), 69 of Sutter Creek, Ca., passed away on February 17, 2009 in a hospital facility surrounded by his loving family after an unexpected illness. He was born May 31, 1939 in Santa Maria. Joe grew up in Santa Maria and joined the Army in 1962-1964. He was a member of the Operating Engineers for 54 years and a few years after his retirement, he and Bonnie moved to property in the foothills of Sutter Creek where he enjoyed taking care of his deer, tinkering on his jeep and spoiling his dogs Bear and Bucky.
Joe is survived by his wife of 44 years, Bonnie, his children, Eddie Branquinho (Denise) Joey Branquinho (Cody Spencer), Linda Davis, Jennifer Bailey (Scott), his mother, Marie Branquinho, his brother, Irwin Branquinho (Jeanette) and Sister Diane Ortega (Richard). Joe was preceded in death by his father Manuel Branquinho, Sister Ileen Simas and Grandson Joshua Davis. He left behind nine grandchildren, Kristeen, Jennifer, JoAnna, Markie, Paige, Alex, Kacee, Miranda, and Mason. In addition, Joe had two great-grandchildren, Ray and Jackson and numerous nieces and nephews.
A "Celebration of Life" reception will be held at the home of his son Joey and Cody on February 28th at 1pm. 5185 Foxen Canyon Road, Sisquoc.
In lieu of flowers and to honor his love for his dogs, Bonnie has requested donations to be made to Santa Maria Valley Humane Society, 751 Black Rd., Santa Maria, Ca., 93458.
Condolences and words of support may be expressed by mailing them to 16720 Amber Way, Sutter Creek, CA 95685

Thelma Louise Chamberlain Battles was born January 24, 1906 in Santa Barbara, California
to Glenn Summer and Bertha Edith Doty Chamberlain and passed away June 12, 2008 at the age of 102 in Santa Maria, California.

Thelma was raised and educated in Santa Barbara, graduating from Santa Barbara High School in 1924 and Santa Barbara State Teachers College in 1928.
Thelma came to Santa Maria in 1930 to teach school at Pleasant Valley School District in a one room school house teaching grades 1st through 8th.
She taught at that school until it closed in June 1935. At that time she took a break from her teaching profession to raise her children after marrying her husband James George Battles in 1937,
grandson of the late George Washington Battles who came to this area in 1868, and for whom the George Washington Battles School was named.

When Thelma returned to teaching she substituted in the Orcutt and Santa Maria Bonita School Districts.
She returned to full time teaching for the Blockman School District at the Benjamine Foxen School, Sisquoc, California. She retired from teaching in 1971.
Up until her death, Thelma enjoyed talking and sharing memories about her experiences in the classroom and was able to recall the names of many of her students.

Thelma was preceded in death by her husband James on July 24, 1990, a brother, Edward Chamberlain, sisters, Mae Koekebacker and Dorothy Hawkins.
Thelma is survived by her children, sons James (Wanette) Battles, Glenn (Janice) Battles, Myron Battles, daughter Barbara (John) Jordan, and her sister Mildred Lowe.
Also surviving are 10 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Thelma Battles was a 3rd generation Californian and was a member of the Native Daughters of the Golden west as well as a lifetime member of the alumni association
of the University of California at Santa Barbara.

Among her ancestors was Captain Edward Doty who led the Jayhawkers across Death Valley in the 1840s.

Priscilla Ann Calvin Cramer passed away suddenly Wednesday September 3, 2008 in the comfort of her home with her family by her side. She was born November 15, 1940 in Santa Maria, CA., to Vance G. and Hallie Calvin. She grew up and attended area schools, graduating from Santa Maria High in 1958 and later from Allen Hancock College in 1981. She was a lifelong resident of Santa Maria. Her loss is irreplaceable, but her love for us is Eternal. Priscilla was predeceased by her parents Vance G. and Hallie Calvin, husband Marvin L. Cramer, son Kenneth W. Gaertner II and sister Patricia Smith. She leaves behind her son, Kevin W. Gaertner and daughter in-law Sharon, daughters Monica Cramer (Brad), Bobbie Albright (Clinton), granddaughters Megan Albright and Ashlee Torpen, son in-law Don Albright, brothers James Calvin and Jeanette, Malcolm Calvin and Jenny, numerous nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and special friends.

Funeral services were held September 11, 2008 in the chapel of the Dudley-Hoffman Mortuary with private interment at the Santa Maria Cemetery.

Jose Balcorta, 69, died July 1, 2008 at Marian West with his family at his side. Jose was born and raised in Santa Maria, born to Joe and Amalia Balcorta on Sept. 19, 1938, now deceased.
Joe was employed for Simplot for 38 years as a supervisor. He enjoyed BBQs, sports and being with family. He will be missed very much.
He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Balvina Balcorta, daughter and son-in-law Linda and Mike Perales, daughter and son-in-law Jo Anna and Jimmy Arguijo, son-in-law Ricardo Vega, brothers Elias Balcorta, Frank Balcorta and Ralph Balcorta, sisters Balia Dominguez, Emma Jimenez, Amalia Balcorta, Carmen Aguirre and Toni Pena, sister-in-law and brother-in-law Lupe and Ron Siliznoff, 6 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Jose is preceded in death by a daughter Liza Vega and a brother Alex Balcorta.
Visitation will begin on Monday, July 7, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. at Dudley-Hoffman Mortuary. A Vigil Service will be held Monday at 6:00 p.m. in the chapel of the Dudley-Hoffman Mortuary. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, July 8, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church with Fr. Mariano Garrido officiating. Burial will follow at Santa Maria Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the direction of Dudley-Hoffman Mortuary and Crematory.
Published in the Santa Maria Times on 7/5/2008.

I am sorry to say William passed away March 13th, 2008. Married '51' wonderful years. I was in the class of 57. We have 4wonderful girls.

Thank you, Joan Sohl

Born October 27, 1938 to Herman William and Roberta Myrtle Coppersmith Sohl, married Anita Joan Sanders in Santa Barbara July 20, 1957.

Served in the US Navy from October 28, 1955 till July 19, 1975.

Arcenio "Hito" Vasquez, Age 67, passed away February l7, 2007 at Marian Medical Center. He was born November 23, l940 in Tucson, Arizona.
Hito's family moved to Casmalia, CA in l94l where he was raised and attended elementary school. He graduated from Santa Maria High School in l958 and while in high school was active in many different sports. He then attended and graduated from Allan Hancock College. For many years he played semi-pro baseball for the Santa Maria Indians. He formerly worked as a quality control manager for General Electric at Vandenberg Air Force Base, and then went into construction in plastering while at the same time beginning a career in bartending, having worked for different bars and restaurants in this area.
Hito is a former member of the Santa Maria Elks Lodge # l538 and former member of the Optimist Club. He also has a longtime passion for Golf, playing in many local and statewide events and tournaments.
He is survived by a son, Michael P. Vasquez of Phoenix, AZ, a daughter and son-in-law Valarie & Mark Schubert of Santa Maria, CA, three brothers, John and George Vasquez of Santa Maria and Armando "Gabby" Vasquez of Irvine, CA and a sister Marylou Smith of Casmalia, CA. Five grandchildren also survive, Michael Jr., Bernadette, Katie, Angelina and Anthony Vasquez of Peoria, AZ along with several nieces and nephews.
In honor of his request there will be no local services. A Requiem Latin Mass will be celebrated at a later date at the Our Lady of Quito Catholic Church, 9009 South l8th Street in Phoenix, AZ with burial to follow in the City of Glendale Memorial Park Cemetery, 7844 North 6lst Avenue in Glendale, AZ.
Dudley-Hoffman Mortuary and Crematory in charge of funeral arrangements.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, December 1, 2007 at Lone Rock Bible Church with Rev. Jim Carlson officiating. Burial at Sunnyside Cemetery.

Ronald W Lewis, 67 former resident of Santa Maria, CA passed away September 30, 2007 after a brief illness in Paradise, CA.
Ron was born July 3, 1940 in San Luis Obispo, CA to Bill and Laura Lewis. He grew up and lived most of his life in Santa Maria, CA, graduating from Santa Maria High School in 1958. He worked for Lockheed-Martin from 1959 until retirement in 1999. Ron loved the outdoors, running, backpacking, mountain climbing and horseback riding and was always planning his next big adventure. During his last year he spent time with his four children and grandchildren traveling, camping and co-writing a book called "Northern California Horse Trails & Camps" with dear friend Bonnie Davis.
Ron is survived by his son, Barry Lewis and wife, Kelly, of Paradise, CA; daughter, Kelly Nix and husband, John, of Nipomo, CA; daughter, Lori Brown and husband, Joe, of Nashville, TN; son Mike Lewis and wife, Caprielle, of Sisters, OR; six grandchildren, John Nix Jr, Ashley Brown, Tyler Lewis, Tristan Lewis, Amy Nix and Brendan Lewis. Sister, Linda Boyington and husband Baxter of Atascadero, CA, brother Greg Lewis and wife, Lisa, of Santa Maria, CA; Mother, Laura Lewis of Atascadero, CA; nephews Chris and Joey Lewis. Ron is also survived by former spouses and friends; Ann Blair, Patricia Graham and Joyce Lewis and daughter Pam Wherry. He was preceded in death by his father William H Lewis.
Memorial donations may be made in Ron's name to:
The Tug McGraw Foundation
1303 Jefferson Street
Suite 100B
Napa, CA 94559
A Celebration of Life will be held in his honor at the Santa Maria Inn, Saturday, October 13, 2007 from 2:00 to 5:00pm.
Safe travels Ron, We love you. Published in the Santa Maria Times from 10/6/2007 - 10/8/2007.

Dale Rodney Scott, Sr., 87 of Santa Maria, born May 26, 1920 in Geddes, South Dakota, passed away August 28, 2007 in Santa Maria, California.

Physical Educatuion Teacher and coach at El Camino Jr. High; retiring in 1981.

Published in the Santa Maria Times on 8/30/2007.

Dean Dunson a long time resident of Santa Maria Valley passed away January 17, 2006.
Dean was cremated and his ashes were spread over the ocean. Dean was born on January 11, 1940 in San Bernardino, California. He moved to this area as a child and attended local schools here. He graduated from Santa Maria High School. Dean enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and served his country from 1962 to 1963. Dean was employed as a mechanic before retiring in 1999.
Dean was preceded in death by his parents Harriet and Warren Dunson, brother, Ronald M. Dunson. Dean is survived by his daughter, Deana Dunson, daughters and sons-in-law, Joy and Richard Reyes, Jenny and Tony Nguyen, Cindy and Bob Kerze, grandchildren, Joey Reyes Dunson, Ryan Dunson, Cambria Kerze, Niece, Patricia Dunson and her son Jacob. Also survived by many friends that loved. him.
A memorial BBQ will be held at a later date to celebrate his life.
Arrangements are under the care of Dudley-Hoffman Mortuary and Crematory.

Vernon Earl Graham, 86, of Santa Maria went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 2, 2006.
Vernon was born September 13, 1919 in Rocky Ford, Colorado to John Earl and Rose Yaden Graham.

Growing up, Vern worked on a farm to earn enough money to enroll in the University of Colorado.
He worked several jobs while attending the University, played football and was an outstanding scholar.

His college education was interrupted by 4 1/2 years of service in the U.S. Navy as a fighter pilot.
He was awarded the Navy Cross for heroism. In one mission flying a F4F Wildcat, Vern with five confirmend aerial victories had become an "Ace-in-a-day."
While stationed in San Diego he met the love of his life, Bavia Ruth Nelson, whom he married in Rocky Ford Colorado and enjoyed 49 yrs. of marriage.

Following WWII, Vern taught and coached 3 years in Colorado before attending Stanford University where he received a M.A. in Guidance.
Vern and Bavia moved to Santa Maria in 1950. He served 30 years as a teacher/counselor and principal at Santa Maria High and Ernest Righetti High Schools.
After retirement he continued to teach home and hospital bound students.
Vern was truly devoted to his country, to the institution of education, and especially to his family and friends.

Vern is survived by his daughter, Deborah Castillo, and 5 grandchildren, Michael, Jason, Sarrah, Tony, Tyree.
He is also survived by 4 great-grandchildren, Joseph, Lilly, Issaya, and Gracie Ann.
Vern was preceded in death by his son, Ronald Graham in 1992 and his beloved wife, Bavia, in 1993.

Curtis Reid born March 25, 1940 in California and died November 12, 2005 - age 65
According to Social Security Death Records

George Peter Muro, retired Hancock College Art Instructor, died Wednesday, August 10 in Prescott Arizona at the Margaret Morris Alzheimer Center.
George lived in Santa Maria for 50 years. He taught art at Hancock College for38 years and was head of the Art Department.

George was born January 4, 1925 in Los Angeles, Ca. and served 4 years in the navy during World War II and was stationed in Alaska. After leaving the navy, he attended San Jose State University where he received his B.A. degree in Art and then went on to receive his M.A. degree in Art from Stanford University.

He was quoted as saying he was most proud of his students who had taken his classes and rewarded him by becoming award winning artists who achieved prominent positions in the field of art. His passion for the arts was demonstrated through his philosophy,”If I can give people just one thing, I hope it will be awareness of their surroundings and the impact on their community.”

Among George’s other accomplishments include his planning the design of the Humanities Building at Hancock College, The Growth and Development of The Arts Department under his direction, and his artistic expression that was recognized not only in Santa Maria but also through exhibits at The DeYoung Museum in San Francisco, The Pasadena Museum (Norton Simon Museum) and The Springfield Museum of Art in Mo.

He was celebrated as man of the year on April 8, 1995 as a leader facilitating The Communities Cultural Identity with his art and design experience.

George is survived by his daughter Renee Roach of Vancouver, Wa.; sons Jeff Muro of Cottonwood, Az. and Peter Muro of Canby, Oregon, his brothers Thomas Muro of San Clemente, Ca., Eugene Muro of Alhambra, Ca., sisters Mary Louise Sambrano of Palm desert, Ca., Virginia Watts of San Dimas, Ca., and Rose Gonzalez of San Clemente, Ca.
He was preceeded in death by his first wife, Carol Mae Dawson Muro.

Kari Dorothy Windingstad White born June 10, 1940 to Edgar and Dorothy Marcia O'Meara Windingstad,
died January 13, 2005 age 64, Los Angeles California after a long battle with cancer.

Born in Kingston, New York but grew up in Santa Maria, California.
Kari received a B. A. in music from University of California, Berkeley. Her primary musical interests, being Gregorian Chant and Renaissance Music.

Noted for her ability in a wide range of music from Baroque to contemporary, she received critical acclaim for performances in all styles and periods.

Kari studied under the famous teachers Martial Singher and Herta Glaz, and became a versatile professional singer as a member of the New York Pro Musica
and toured as a soloist with the Roger Wagner Chorale, with whom she performed throughout the United States, Canada and South America.
She made her Carnegie Hall debut with the Prague Chamber Orchestra and sang with the Los Angeles Philharmonic under the direction of Michael Tilson-Thomas.
In addition, she soloed in opera and oratorio with conductors Robert Shaw, Maurice Abvranel, John Green, John Barnett, Robert Page, Gerhard Samuel and Nicholas McGegan.

Dick was born November 18, 1940 in Santa Maria, California to Berol "Kansas" and Mildred Beall. In 1946, his sister Becky was born.

He attended Main Street Elementary and El Camino Junior High School, and graduated from Santa Maria High in 1958.

As a young boy, Dick's life revolved around sports, especially baseball. In 1953, his little league team was the Western States Champion, finally losing to British Columbia one game shy of the Little League World Series.
In high school he lettered in baseball, basketball, and football, and he played baseball for the semi-pro Santa Maria Indians.
Although he was recruited heavily by the major colleges to play football and baseball, he signed a major league baseball contract with the Cincinnati Reds on the night of his graduation in June of 1958. He spent his first summer of pro ball with Visalia of the California League, where he earned Rookie of the Year and AII-Star honors.
In February of 1959, Dick married his high school sweetheart, Anna Mae Barca. Shortly afterwards they left together for Tampa, Florida where Dick attended spring training with the Reds major league club. After spring training, he was assigned to Topeka, Kansas for his second season. The next two baseball seasons, he played in South Carolina with the Columbia Reds of the Southern Association. His final season as a professional ball player was in 1962 in Macon, Georgia where his first daughter Teresa was born.
Dick and his family returned to Santa Maria after the season and he resumed working for Smith Transportation, where he would continue to work for the next 26 years. In 1970, his second daughter Andrea was born.

Although sports was his passion, Dick's favorite role was as a father. Most of his time outside of work was spent with his family—supporting their interests which included 4-H, accordion lessons, dance and sports. He spent several years coaching the Orcutt Express traveling softball team and also gave private hitting lessons to many area athletes

Dick and his family spent many summers camping at the beach andYosemite until they purchased property at Lake Nacimiento in 1973, where they spent many evenings and weekends entertaining family and friends. In recent years, he and Anna Mae built a cabin on the property and they were in the midst of building a large deck overlooking the lake when he passed away.

Dick loved going out to dinner and spending time with his friends and family. He loved all types of music, with a real fondness for country, bluegrass, cajun, and celtic. He also enjoyed cooking at home, attending cooking classes and watching the Food Network. He was a great Santa Maria Style BBQ'er, and no one in the family could match his buttermilk pancakes or potato salad.

As do many young ballplayers, he dreamed of playing in the World Series. While this dream was not realized, Dick was able to attend one. Always an Anaheim Angels fan, recently Dick became a season ticket holder and was in the stands for two World Series games in 2002, rooting his beloved Angels to victory.

Dick was a devoted husband, father, and friend and never lost sight ofwhat was important to him. He loved life, and his interest in living it fully never waned, even as his health deteriorated. The easygoing and good natured man we were all so fortunate to know maintained his sense of humor and gentle spirit, and looked to the future with genuine enthusiasm.

Dick is survived by his wife of 45 years, Anna Mae Barca Beall, of Orcutt; daughter, Teresa Beall, of Paradise, Calif.; daughter, Andrea Moriarty of Pasadena, Calif.; and sister, Rebecca Sylvester of Santa Maria.
He was preceded in death by his father, Berol "Kansas" Beall, in 1993, his mother, Mildred, in 1999, and an infant sister, Dixie Gay, in 1939.

The family is deeply grateful for your love, kindness, support and prayers during this time.

Memorial donations may be made in Dick's name to the American Diabetes Association, American Heart Association, or a favorite charity.

Larry Dean Mefford, born October 23, 1940 to Willie Lee Roy and Ethel Luella Smith Mefford in Shelbina She, Missouri
and passed away August 29, 2003 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

Alberta Estacio Azevedo Born October 10, 1939 died May 6, 2003 age 63. Santa Clara County, CA

Ellisworth Elvin Baldwin was born in Oelwein, Iowa on October 7, 1914 to Ithamur J and Evelyn Buchanon Baldwin
and died in Santa Maria, California July 7, 2003 after a brief illness.

Mr. Baldwin earned his bachelor's and master's degrees in music from the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music and was an educator for 38 years.

In June of 1937 Ellisworth married Dorothy Marguerite Redmond in Covington, Kentucky.

He taught in Ohio and Louisiana before coming to Santa Maria with his family in 1953 where he took the position of Director of Band and Instrument Music
at Santa Maria Union High School. He retired from teaching in 1977, and continued his interests in music with various musical organizations including dance band ensembles
and The Santa Maria Symphony.

Although his major instrument was the trombone, he had a teaching knowledge of every instrument in the band. Perhaps this is a because of his experience as a member of two professional bands.
He was featured in Frank Simon’s band heard from coast to coast on NBC and in the band of Henry Fillmore, who was one of America’s leading composer of marches.

Mr. Baldwin was a member of The California Retired Teachers Association for 26 years, the local Elks and Masonic Lodges, and the Professional Musician’s Union.

He leaves his son, Marshall Baldwin of Long Beach, California; daughter, Mrs. Jeri B. Thompson of Santa Maria;
three grandchildren, Marshall and Charity Thompson of Salt Lake City, Utah and Robin Gloecker of Orcutt; and two great-grandchildren.
His wife of 62 years, Dorothy preceded him in death in 1999.

Born May 16, 1939 died July 17, 2002 age 63

George was survived by his father, his 3 boys, and wife Barbara.

The Hanford Sentinel(Hanford, California) 04 Feb 2002, Mon Page 3

Born August 24, 1939 died February 2002 age 62

Barbara Lee Spears Moorehead born August 12, 1940 died November 30, 2001 age 61. Santa Maria, CA

Alice Joy Blackwood Murray born April 6, 1949 died November 7, 2001 age 61

Born October 11, 1939 died September 30, 2001 age 61

Born August 15, 1940 in Pittsburg, CA, passed away March 18, 2001 in Cayucos, CA age 60
Services were held at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Fresno, CA

Born July 5, 1940 died March 5, 2001 age 60. Santa Maria, CA.
Tony passed away March 5, 2001 at his residence in San Jose, California. He was born July 5, 1940 in Wasco, California and moved to Santa Maria at an early age. He attended local schools and graduated from Santa Maria High School in 1958. He then received his Associate of Arts Degree from Allan Hancock College in Santa Maria. He served in the U.S. Navy as a Gunners Mate 3rd Class being discharged in 1964.
He was a Past President and member of the Latin American Social Organization (LASO) and member of the Union Funeraria Mexicana.
For the last 25 years, he has resided in San Jose working as a Purchasing Manager and Security Officer.
He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Irene Renteria, San Jose; son, Anthony and Judy Renteria, San Jose; daughter, Melinda and Bob Bassett, Manteca, Calif.; sister, Mrs. Helen Reyes, Santa Maria; brothers, Louie Almendarez, Ariz., Andrew Almendarez, Santa Maria, Frank Perales, Santa Maria, Larry Perales, Santa Maria, Steve Renteria, Santa Clara, Calif.; 8 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren; several half-brothers and half-sisters; numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Mrs. Rosa Perez and by a sister, Mrs. Augustina Iturra.
Arrangements are under the direction of Dudley-Hoffman Mortuary.

He served in the U.S. Army Air Force from 1940-45, and was discharged as a Master Sergeant, serving as a Weather Observer.
In 1942 James married E. Nadine Brashears at Cheyenne, Wyoming.

Mr. Hodges graduated from Southwestern College.
Following his Army Air Force discharge, he received his Master’s Degree at the University of California at Berkeley.
He was a high school teacher at Turlock High School for 2 years, then moved to Santa Maria High School where he taught for 30 years from 1947 -1997 when he retired.

While teaching in Santa Maria, during the summer months he served as a Park Ranger for 20 years in Yellowstone National Park.
He enjoyed reading, traveling, and meeting and visiting people. He moved to Lodi, California in 1979.

In Lodi he was a member of St. Anne’s Catholic Church, and the Elks Lodge #1900, where he also served as Lodge pianist.
In 1995 he married Louise Long.

Survivors include his wife Louise, Lodi; 2 sons, James Hodges, Canada and William Hodges, Lodi; 3 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his first wife Nadine, in 1992.

Born February 17, 1940 died November 28, 1999 age 59. Lancaster, CA
Dr. Uno was a highly respected Veterinarian in Lancaster, CA

Marilyn Alma Tally Hawkins born May 15, 1941 and died on November 11, 1999 age 58. Fresno, CA

Hall of Fame Nurses of the San Joaquin Valley A lifetime of care.

Marilyn Tally Hawkins gave 37 years of her life to health care before succumbing to breast cancer in 1999. She grew up in Fresno and Santa Maria, and, according to her parents, Erwin and Audrey Tally, was already, at the age of 4, “very caring and determined to be a nurse,” just like her aunt. She went into the nursing program at CSU Fresno right out of high school, graduating in 1962. She also received a master’s from the University of San Francisco in 1995.

Hawkins began as a surgical scrub nurse, was a junior college nursing instructor, school nurse, and hospital supervisor at Sierra Community Hospital. She was the only nurse on the negotiation team that worked on the merger of University Hospital and Community Medical Center in Fresno, and took nursing leadership to a new level as the first female senior vice president, chief operating officer, and chief nurse executive for Community Medical. In this role, she led the development of the medical program during construction of Community’s downtown regional medical center.

Some of her innovative ideas included pushing for nurses to be at the center of hospital decision-making (before the concept of patient-centered care was a popular model) and developing the short-stay surgery unit. Her own battle with breast cancer led her to improve patient delivery systems, such as the Innerlink model at Sierra.

Highly honored and respected among her peers, Hawkins had a passion for her profession. “She loved nursing and made it a fun job,” her parents say. Lopez adds, “She led with her heart, and looked for leaders with this quality. … You can see a little bit of Marilyn in each employee who worked with her, since she had that level of impact on so many. … From Marilyn’s example, we learned the following: stay true to your values and principles, embrace change, nothing is impossible to achieve, take risks, there is value in teamwork, be there for people, and, finally, you gotta have fun!”

Evelyn Joan High Gheno born June 10, 1940 died July 1, 1999 age 59. Santa Maria, CA
Evelyn was born in Santa Maria and attended local schools, graduating from Santa Maria High School with the class of '58.

Known as "Grama Joan" to her grandkids and her many day-care children, she provided day care and foster car for many hears. She was awarded the Foster Care Parent of the Year Award. She was also a realtor for 15 years. Joan's favorite past time was attending garage sales with her mother and family. They could be found any Saturday or Sunday shopping for bargains. Joan enjoyed playing Bonco and was also active in Little League and 4-H. Joan never met a stranger. She opened her heart and her home to everyone. She saw the good in everyone and everything. She will be dearly missed by all.

Survivors include her husband of 41 years, Luciano; mother Bula Fay High; sisters: Barbara Ortiz, Brenda Cuzick and Cindy High; brother Steve High; sons: Danny, Donald, Dave, Ricky, Mark, and Anthony Gheno: daughter Nancy Hutchinson; daughters-in-law: Sandy, Christy, Debbie and Tammy Gheno; grand children: Ashleigh, Samantha, Joseph, Nicholas, Tyler, Devan, Jeaninne, David, Paul, Austyn and Matthew

Joan was preceded in death by her father Edwin High in 1977 and brother Butch High in 1966.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association or the American Heart Association..

Lester Barry Hayes was born on March 6, 1909 in Oakland, California and passed away September 13, 1999 in Santa Maria.
When his mother married Frank P Hayes, Frank adopted Lester.
His mother went by the name of Belle but we believe her name to be Isabella; no last name has been found for who she married
before Frank Hayes or who Lester's biological father might be.

The Hayes family arrived in Santa Maria in 1912 when Frank Hayes was offered a job playing the pipe organ at the Gaiety Theater.
Lester's professional music career began at the age of 16, when he joined a band sponsored jointly by the American Legion and the city of Santa Maria.
Phil Broshe, a local insurance salesman, played both the trumpet and served as the band's leader.
Lester, who played the clarinet, later served as one of the band's leaders for eight years.

After Lester graduated from San Jose State in 1934, he had a problem trying to keep the band together as there just weren't enough old-timers around anymore.

In February of 1941 Lester married Elsie Nunes of Guadalupe in San Jose, California. Lester also adopted Elsie's daughter Marlene at that time.

Always interested in young people, Hayes was instrumental in the founding of the city's Parks and Recreation Department.
Unknown to many people, though, is that Lester's ambition in life didn't include music. "I didn't want to be a musician, I wanted to be involved in athletics," he had said.
But when he had to make a decision, instead of pursuing his preferable career in sports he continued teaching music in schools and doing the musical work
for which he was most famous.

However, while at Santa Maria High School and Santa Maria Junior College he was a track and baseball star and set the record for the 100 yard dash that remained intact for many years.

Lester taught instrumental music at El Camino, as well as at several elementary schools during his long career and he led Santa Maria's Elks' Marching Band.

After his retirement in 1971, Lester took up woodcarving, a hobby in which he became so proficient that he soon began winning awards as being tops in his field.
In July 1999, he was awarded a Meritorious Community Service Award by the Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Commission for his many contributions
and efforts on behalf of the youth of the city.

He was a charter member of the Santa Maria Symphony Orchestra and was skilled as a performer on many woodwinds.
He was active in the Boy Scouts and was a merit badge counselor until his retirement.
Lester was a life time member of the Elks Lodge #1538.
He was also a member of the Santa Maria Arts Council, the California Carvers Guild, the Santa Maria Valley Carvers, and the California Retired Teachers Association,
As well as the Santa Maria Valley Pioneer Association and a longtime member of the Santa Maria Country Club and was a former Club Champion.

Lester was survived by his wife Elsie, their daughter Marlene and her husband Tom Dochterman of Nipomo;
grandsons Mike and Rick Dochterman of Santa Barbara and two great-grandchildren Madison and Mason.

Juanita Jernigan Logan, born in Carrizo Springs, Texas January 25 1905 to John Edgar and Salome Eunice White Logan
and passed away in Santa Maria, California June 19, 1975.

Miss Logan taught in the Exeter Schools prior to 1940, and later taught in the Santa Maria Elementary Schools from 1940-1965,
including El Camino Junior High.
Her last teaching assignment was the fifth grade class at the Main Street School of Santa Maria.

Miss Logan was a member of the First United Presbyterian Church and of the California Retired Teachers Association.
She was a graduate of the University of California.

Miss Hunt
1909 - 1999

She came to California in 1938 with her family and taught at El Camino School retiring in 1965 after 21 years.

Alfred Charles Rosso born to Alfred Benjamine and Ann Helen Stowell Rosso, in Santa Maria California, January 19, 1939
and died September 22, 1998 age 59.... Guadalupe, California.

Sonny was a musician and a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association.
In the early 1980s, he and his wife Barbara owned and ran Rosso's Hole in the Wall Sporting Goods store in Guadalupe.

Survivors include his wife of 25 years Barbara Walley Rosso; son Ronald Edward Rosso of Fontana; stepson Clifford A. Shields III of Fontana;
and half brothers Leslie and George Feiock.

Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Chapel of the Canyons Mortuary.

Larry George Chrisman PhD born November 27, 1940 to Elmer George and Doris Marie Fromm Chrisman and died the result of an automobil accident
July 8, 1991 in Wesley Chapel, Florida.

In December of 1963 Larry married Shirley Ann Anderson in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Larry was an associate professor of library science at the University of South Florida.
He was a member of the American Library Association, the Florida Library Association and was a member of the Intellectual Freedom Committee.

He is survived by his wife, Shirley; his parents, Elmer and Doris of Santa Maria, California; one brother, Richard of Santa Maria;
and one sister, Jeane Lewis of Santa Maria.

Sheila Ann Allee Gilhooly born July 23, 1940 died May 28, 1997 age 56. Sacramento County, CA
Married David Gilhooly in 1963, divorced in 1983. Four children, David, Andrea, Abi and Peter.
She now has 10 grandchildren. Sadly, she did not get to enjoy any of them.

Roy Leland Payne was born February 9, 1904 in Provolt, Oregon to John Theodore and Emma Gertrude Bostwick Payne
and died of natural causes in Santa Maria, California June 23, 1996.

In 1909 he moved to California by covered wagon with his family, settling in Cederville. In 1912 they returned to Provolt,
and he attended a one room school house.
The family moved to Medford, Oregon in 1917 where he spent his freshman and sophomore years at Medford High School, and drove a horse drawn bus.
They moved to Chico, California in 1919 and Mr. Payne completed high school, lettering in football, boxing, basketball and baseball, and was captain of the football team at Chico High School.

He worked for the Chico Fire Department before entering college at Chico State where in 1925, as a senior, he played football and was considered the star on the team and was
featured on the sport page of the San Francisco Chronicle. In 1923 he was nominated to the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis but was nine days too old to meet age requirements.

Following college graduation Mr. Payne taught junior high school in Chico for 3 years, marrying Claudia Aleen Notley in 1926.
They moved to Santa Maria, California in 1931 where he helped put El Camino Junior High School into commission, teaching there until he retired in 1969.

Mr. Payne was a veteran of the U.S. Navy from 1941-1946, and retired from the Us Navy Reserve in 1964 after 21 years as a chief petty officer. He was the recipient of a special commendation and received many metals.
He was company commander and drill instructor at the Naval Command Center in San Diego and executive office at the Santa Maria branch of Ready Reserve for 18 years.

He was a member of Elks Lodge #1538 since 1946, Elk of the year in 1980-1981, assistant chairman, and chairman of the parade committee, and was awarded the honorary silver belt buckle from the Beardino committee.
Mr. Payne was a member of DeMolay, American Legion Post 56, president of Mission County Boy Scouts, Exchange Club president, Good Times Dance Club president, and life member of the PTA.

Survivors include his adopted daughter Judith Brandt of Cambrian and adopted grand-son. Mr. Payne was preceded in death by his wife, Claudia, in 1974.

Born January 26, 1941 died September 1, 1996 age 55.

Marcella Louisa Moreno Tovar born November 11, 1939 died February 3, 1996 age 56

Thelma E. Ross Beirne was born September, 3, 1913 in Blount County, Tennessee to James Caleb and Elizabeth Rebecca McKeehan Ross
and passed away in Woodland, California November 2, 1995.

Mrs. Beirne lived in Santa Maria from 1946 to 1994, moving here from Avenal, California.
She was a 3rd grade teacher at Miller Street School in 1948-49 and taught for the Orcutt Union School District for over 24 years, retiring in 1973.
In 1968-69 she was assistant principal at Pine Grove School.

She was a member of the California Teachers Association, Delta Kappa Gama, Phi Sigma Alpha, American Association of University Women, Minerva Club,
Daughters of the American Revolution, Daughters of American Colonist and the First United Methodist Church just to name a few.

Survivors include sons; James Beirne of Woodland, and Ross Beirne of Redmond, Washington; sister Esta Yearout of Avanal; brother Frank Ross of Maryville, Tennessee;
and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Owen Beirne, who died April 3, 1957. She and her husband are buried at the Santa Maria Cemetery.

Anton Jacob DeGeus born August 2, 1919 in Holyoke, Colorado to Jacob and Bertha Werner DeGeus and
died February 27, 1995 in Santa Maria, California in a local hospital following a sudden illness.

Mr. DeGeus served in the U.S. Navy from June 1943 until March of 1946.
In December 1946 he married Iowa Ruth Broadway Deaton in Rock Island, Illinois.

Mr. DeGeus was a graduate of the University of Iowa.
Just after graduation the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor and it so outraged Anton that he immediately joined the Navy.
At that time all he wanted to do was take a gun and go to war and fight... fight...fight.
However the Navy had other plans, and to his dismay/outrage, instead sent him to the University of Chicago to get a Master’s Degree in Meteorology.
After graduating with his degree in Meteorology, he was assigned to an aircraft carrier predicting weather.
He was later recalled for the Koren War and assigned to Naval Air Bases in Morocco and Atlantic City until the end of hostilities.

He was a math, physics and general science teacher at Santa Maria High School from 1956 until retiring in 1982.

He was a member of Hesperian Lodge 264 F&AM, 18 year member Santa Maria Elks Lodge 1538, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2521,
life member American Legion Post 534 for 48 years, retired teachers’ organization, US Navy retired LCDR and Retired Officers Association, life member.

Other involvements include Naval Weather Service Association, Naval Reserve Association, life member National Rifle Association and
University of Iowa Alumni Association, life member He also attended Saint Andrews Methodist Church, where was a charter member.

Survivors include wife Rose DeGeus of Santa Maria; sons Les DeGeus, of Santa Maria, Anton DeGeus Jr. DDS of Laguna Niguel, Dennis DeGeus of Edmond, Oklahoma,
Douglas DeGeus of Coalinga, Leonard Deaton, PhD, of West Covina, Kenneth Berryhill of Wortham, Texas, and Jack Berryhill of Santa Maria;
daughters Louise Jane of San Diego, and Valerie Pilaria of Solvang and Koloa, Kauai, Hawaii; brother Louis DeGeus of Desert Hot Springs;
sister Lillian Ellis of White City, Oregon; 26 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his former wife Iowa Ruth DeGeus in December 1985.

Of Interest:
Mr. DeGeus first married Iowa Ruth Broadway Deaton, Ruth is the mother of Leonard Deaton (SMUHS 1960).
Anton and Ruth had 3 boys together; Ruth passed away in 1985.
In 1986 Mr. DeGeus married Artis Rose Chappell Berryhill;
and that's Kenneth Berryhill's connection to Deaton and DeGeus.

Quentin Douglas Sims was born February 3, 1924 in Wellsville, Kansas to Claude and Ima Jean Bell Sims and died of a heart attack in Santa Maria, California in February 10, 1995.

While he was born in Kansas he actually grew up in Riverside, California, graduating from high school in 1943.
He received a bachelor's degree in education from the University of California, Santa Barbara in 1949 and later a masters degree from the University of Southern California in 1950.

He served in the U. S. Coast Guard from 1943 until 1946.
In 1947 Quentin married Patricia Louis Hill in Riverside, California.

Mr. Sims played basketball in high school, the Coast Guard and at UCSB. He was twice named All-American and was inducted into the UCSB Athletic Hall of Fame.
He played for the Santa Maria Golden Dukes semi-professional basketball team from 1950 until 1957 and was named All-American twice while playing for the National Industrial Basketball League.

Mr. Sims came to the Santa Maria School District as a health, welfare and attendance officer in 1950, and has since held positions as principal at Main Street School, El Camino School,
and Fesler Junior High, where he served as the first principal of that school.

Mr. Sims retired in 1980 after a 30 year career in Santa Maria

He was a member of Santa Maria Elks Lodge 1538 and the Santa Maria Country Club.

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Miss Kellogg
1896 - 1984

Phyllis Jean Boyd Aldrich born June 28, 1940 in Handford, California to Floyd and Vesta Cooper Boyd and died July 22, 1982 age 42. Los Angeles County, CA. Phyllis and her family moved to Santa Maria in 1946.

In 1960 Phylis married Earnest Self, they divorced in 1971. In 1971 she married Harold Aldrich.

Mr. Rowe graduated from University of Wisconsin in 1928 and spent most of his career teaching at Washington Park High School in Racine, Wisconsin.

In 1931 Thoburn married Annie Constance Dean in Chicago with over 200 guests in attendance.

In 1955, shortly after the passing of his wife Annie, Thoburn and his son Bill (class of 58) moved to Santa Maria, California
where Mr. Rowe enjoyed teaching English and Speech until 1958.
In 1959 Thoburn returned to Racine and was employed by the Racine school system for 15 years retiring in 1968.
He also was active in the Racine Theater Guild where he directed many of the Guild's productions.

Thorburn was survived by his two sons; Thoburn Dean Rowe Jr. and William Rowe, and five grandchildren.

Born September 14, 1940 in Spencer, Iowa to Frank and Ruth Fox Anthony, and died November 21, 1980 age 40. Santa Maria, CA

Larry and family moved to Santa Maria, California in 1942.

Upon graduating from High School, Larry entered the US Air Force for four years, three years of which were spent in Zaragoza, Spain with the Strategic Air Command.

After the Air Force Larry returned to School at Allan Hancock College majoring in Art.

In 1964 Larry married Helen Jane Moruzzi.

Michael Conrad Bernardo, born March 1, 1940 to Conrad and Norma Moyes Bernardo in San Francisco, CA and died April 29, 1980 age 40 in San Jose, Santa Clara, California.

In 1961 Micky married Karen Hughes.

John Calvin Funk born to Cornelius and Maria Harms Funk on Jaunuary 14, 1884 in Hillsboro, Kanasa and
passed way in Santa Maria, California November 24, 1973 in a local hospital.

Mr. Funk grew up in Hillsboro, he attended highschool there and taught three years in the public school before attending
Kansas State College in Emporis, Kansas where he received a bachelor of arts degree in 1910.
His master's degree came from Columbia University in Washington State two years later.

Calvin married Grace Howell in 1914 in Emporia, Kansas, and they were together for 59 years.

He was principal of Jetmore and Garfield schools in Kansas before moving to California in 1915.

He taught music and mathematics at Bakersfield School and was mathamatics department head at Tamaliplas High School in Mill Valley prior to coming to Santa Maria.

Mr. Funk was a member of the staff of Santa Maria High School and Junior College for 26 years, starting in 1921 as head of the mathematics department.
For 20 years, he was advisor of the Aplha Gamma Sigma Honor Soholarship Society of the junior college.
Calvin's 45 year career included 10 years as dean of Santa Maria Junior College since renamed Allan Hancock College.
He taught mathametics at the USC College of Aeronautics in Santa Maria from 1945 to 1950 and at the USC Ground School from 1950 to 1952.

Later in 1954-55 he taught mathematics at Tubor College in Hillsboro, Kansas.

He was a life member of the California Teacher's Association and a member of the California Retired Teachers and National Retired Teachers Association
being vice-president of the California Retired Teachers in 1947-49, the First United Methodist Church, the Order of Easter Star Mizpah Chapter and the Masons for 50 years.
He joined the Masons in 1920 in Mill Valley, transfering to the Hesparian Lodge in Santa Maria in 1933. He was lodge organist from 1938-1954.
He was a music director for many years in the Methodist Church and the Christian church. He was a vocalist and violnist and helped in many community music programs.

After retiring from the classroom, he continued teaching as a private tutor. He is rememberd as an excellent teacher and an inspiration to many students.

Besides his widow, he is survived by a son, Dr. Albet C. Funk of San Diego; a daughter, Mrs. Leonard Lois Johnson of Santa Maria;
two brothers, Peter Funk of Berkeley and Henry Funk of Wichita, Kansas; a sister Sarah Stubley of Ellinwood, Kansas; six grandchildren and a great grandaughter.

I remember him telling me that each summer he took a job working in a different trade. Anything from retreading tires, pumping gass, to driving truck or picking fruit.

Born September 3, 1940 died March 21, 1973 age 32.
A rare form of cancer brought death to the Reverend Lindon Karo, pastor of Salem Baptist Church, New Brighton, Minnesota.
A 1958 graduate of Santa Maria High School, Reverend Karo's story is told in a book, "Adventure in Dying." written by his widow, Nancy, with the help of a St. Paul writer Alvera Mickelsen (Moody Press).
In a letter to the Santa Maria times, Mrs. Karo recounted that she and Lin were married in 1961 and lived in Santa Maria for two years. It was then that Karo went to Minnesota to finish his college and seminary education at Bethel College and Theological Seminar.
Lin was survived by his wife Nancy, sons Steve, Rob and Scott.; his mother and step-father Irma and Ralph Smith of Santa Maria, CA..

Funeral for Mrs. Lorna Mae Newman Stone, 31, of Santa Margarita, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the chapel of Dudley-Hoffman Mortuary with the Rev. Dr. Charles N. Gibbs of the First Christian Church officiating. Burial will be in the Santa Maria Cemetery.
Mrs. Stone, was born March 26, 1940, in Nampa, Idaho, and died March 20, 1972 in a San Luis Obispo hospital.
Survivors are her widower, Robert Stone of Santa Margarita; two sons, Larry and Robert Stone, both of Santa Margarita; her mother, Mrs. Sarah Ragains of Galt, and one sister, Mrs. Sarah Mears of Auburn, California.
Friends, if they wish, may make memorials to the American Cancer Society or tothe City of Hope.

Mrs. Ida Jones, 67, well known resident of Santa Maria for many years, died Tuesday in a Santa Barbara hospital following open heart surgery.

Mrs. Jones was the wife of Gaylord Jones and they made their home at 212 Palm Court.

She was retired after serving as an English teacher and dean of girls at Santa Maria High School for some 30 years.
She also was active in the Santa Maria Valley Scholarship Association, Minerva Club, Santa Maria Valley Beautiful,
The First Methodist Church, American Association of University Women, and other organizations.

Mrs. Jones came to Santa Maria as a young girl and was graduated from Santa Maria High school with the class of 1919. She then attended the University of California at Berkeley where she and Gaylord were married.

Besides her husband, Mrs. Jones is survived by one daughter and two grand-sons.

Born June 19, 1938 died April 11, 1965 age 26. Santa Maria, CA

Dorothy Elizabeth Herron Knotts Wickenden, born October 2, 1904 in Santa Maria, California to James Williamson and Irma Daisy Trott Herron
and died in Nipomo June 13, 1963.

Mrs. Wickenden attended schools in Santa Maria schools and graduated from the University of California, Berkeley with a degree in Letters and Science.

She was a teacher in the Cuyama, Taft, and Nipomo before teaching at Santa Maria High School.

In 1929 she married Roy Samuel Knotts in Santa Cruz, and they had a son, Robert James Knotts.
In 1948 she married Albert R. Wickenden.

She was preceded in death by her husband Albert Wickenden.
Survivors include her son, Robert Knotts of Arroyo Grande; sister, Dr. Eugenia Knotts of San Francisco; previous husband Roy Knotts,
and three grandchildren. Burial will be in the Foxen Memorial Cemetery.

Irene Etta Rovenstine was born April 17, 1941 in Paso Robles to Elmer and Daisy Oakley Rovenstine
and passed away April 6, 1959 the result of an automobile accident in Los Angeles where she was attending Art College.
She grew up in Paso Robles and only came to Santa Maria in 1957 when the family moved here.

Boonie Lee Rogers Born October 22, 1940 - died November 14, 1956 age 16. Santa Maria, California.

Boonie is survived by his parents and two sisters, Joetta Illian Rogers and Bonnie Louise Rogers.