LAKEPORT, Calif. – Lakeport resident Rosa Schetter died unexpectedly on Feb. 18, 2018. She was born on July 6, 1943, to Stefano and Maria Fanizza in Mola di Bari, Italy.

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Sharon Lee Brown
March 6, 1950- Feb. 17, 2018

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Sharon is survived by her sons, Cliff Mota Jr. and Adrian John; daughters, Verdeana, Wah-lia, Jessica, Coletta, Eliza and Julia; sisters, Geraldine, Gail and Carol Brown; brothers, Raymond, Marvin, Jim, Thomas and Hason; grandchildren, Anthony, Antonio, Aleshia, Renee, Michelle, Mariah, Maria, Jonathan, Jason, Solaya, Jaylene, Xelin, Mitcil, Moi-ya, Khaydani, Aweda, Virginia, Angela, Xa-lay and Ryan, Vanessa, Adrian, Jordan, Lilly, Gabby and Tatiana; and great-grandchildren, Khalia and Cecilia.

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LAKEPORT, Calif. – Victoria Tanti, a longtime resident of Lakeport, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loved ones on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018.

Victoria was born in Sliema, Malta on Jan. 17, 1937, to the late Michael and Philipa Aquilina. She was one of five brothers and four sisters.

Victoria was married for over 60 years to John Tanti. She is survived by her four loving children, Theresa (Carlos), Mark, Julie (Darin) and Charles; nine grandchildren, Josh (Jennifer), Steven (Clare), Jaclyn, Garrett, Janae (Ben), Shane, Kristen, Mitchell and Jacob; and four great-grandchildren, Gemma, Dylan, Josie and Hunter. She was adored by her family and always held her family close to her heart.

Victoria loved to cook; she cooked organic before organic was popular. Always surrounding the ones she loved by delicious meals and conversation. She enjoyed knitting and became a master knitter, making blankets and scarves for her family and friends. For many years she knitted baby blankets for children that were diagnosed with terminal diseases. Making beautiful gifts for children gave her a sense of purpose and pride.

She will be missed but her memories will carry us all through the days ahead.

A private memorial is being planned for the family.

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

Shane Burris
June 8, 1971 - Feb. 6, 2018

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Shane was born in Ukiah, Calif., and lived most of his childhood in Potter Valley at the family ranch.

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Richard Ramirez
Jan. 17, 1937 - Jan. 6, 2018

LUCERNE, Calif. – Richard Ramirez, died unexpectedly after a short illness which was complicated by diabetes, at home in Lucerne. He was born in Fresno, Calif., to Edward and Soledad (Martinez) Ramirez.

Dad was a US Army veteran and received both sharp-shooters and good conduct medals. He retired from Kaiser Steel in Napa and went on to run his own painting business for several years.

He was vital, vibrant and extremely youthful for his age. As a friend put it, " he just stopped aging after he got to 50."

He loved hiking, fishing and, in his youth, hunting. He was also a talented landscaper and meticulous gardener.

Being a Ramirez, he never quite got the hang of just sitting around and was often found applying his green thumb to his friends' and neighbors’ yards as well as his own.

Dad's outgoing and friendly nature drew people to him and he was well-liked and well-loved. His passing brought many tears.

He leaves behind his daughter, Maria Ramirez Manahan (Henry); son, Richard Ramirez Jr.; grandson, Andrew Snook; and a “plethora” of favorite nieces and nephews. Cousins, too.

He is preceded in death by his parents; granddaughter, Erin Snook; and brothers, Ernest, Donald, Ronald, Rudy, Bobby and Gilbert. He was also preceded by his beloved canine companion of 19 years, Chang.

In lieu of a service, we are celebrating his life the way he would have liked, with a potluck/barbeque, from 2 to 6 p.m., on Saturday, May 19, 2018, at Glashoff Farms in Suisun Valley, Calif.

Vaya con Dios, you ol’ rattlesnake: We love you!

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Born July 28, 1929, Janette was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, Feb. 5, 2018.

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