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- Written by: Elizabeth Larson
Oct. 30, 1947 – Dec. 21, 2024
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Linda Warren passed away on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024.
She is survived by her three brothers, John Warren Jr., Mark Warren and Jim Warren. She was predeceased by her parents, John and Nina Warren; her brother, Steven Warren; and her son, Eric McGee.
Linda was born in California. She was very active and accomplished while growing up. She participated in school band through High School, was a swimmer on two swim teams, a lifeguard, an honor roll student, and competed in beauty pageants. She was also an avid snow and water skier.
Linda’s professional career began by working for Pan American Airlines at San Francisco International Airport as a pilot scheduler. She then began a long career with the United States Post Office where she excelled in her work.
During this time, Linda co-founded the business she is best known for, Don and Linda’s Tax Service. This business was a multi-decade fixture in the San Francisco Bay Area and more recently in Lakeport, California. The business grew to a large enterprise based on the simple model of providing professional, low-cost tax preparation in a home-like atmosphere. Her largest customer base was from the Alameda County Sheriff’s Department.
Linda was an accomplished photographer who produced professional photos of her two loves, wildlife and water. To complement her love of photography she opened Janie & Linda's Custom Frame Shop in Lakeport for the people of Lake County. The business remains after over 20 years in operation.
Linda’s two loves throughout her life were water and animals of all kinds. Whether behind a power boat skiing, surfing in Hawaii, swimming in a pool, or sailing, Linda always wanted to be near or in the water.
The only thing more important to Linda than water, were animals. She was famous for adopting and caring for strays and animals in the wild, at one point providing food and water for a family of skunks. She would want to continue her tradition of love and caring for the animals. She would prefer donations in her name to the Lake County SPCA or Lake County Animal Care & Control versus flowers.
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.
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UPPER LAKE, Calif. — Sharon Castro, 67, of Upper Lake, was called home to be with the Lord on Dec. 12, 2024.
Though we were not ready to say goodbye, we take comfort in knowing she is resting peacefully in the Kingdom of Heaven.
Sharon leaves behind her partner in life, Joe; her children, Brian and Jennifer; her stepchildren, Joey, Mark, and Kevin; her greatest gift and best friend — her granddaughter, Lovita; her brothers, David, Ron and Richard; along with many more loved ones and dear friends.
Sharon will be forever remembered for her faith, strength, perseverance and love. Though we mourn her loss, we will carry her with us, knowing in time we will be reunited. Per her request, no service will be held.
"Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff comfort me.” — Psalms 23:4.
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.
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Victor was born on Oct. 28, 1935, in North Beach, San Francisco to parents, Vito and Jennie (Russo) Bologna.
He left behind his daughter, Vicky (Bologna) Magill, Lakeport; grandsons, Jesse Magill, Bethel Springs, Tennessee, and Tony Torrigino, Lucerne; son-in-law, Steve Torrigino, Lucerne; sister-in-law, Carol (Bixler) Bologna, Novato; nephew, Joe Bologna Jr., Hidden Valley Lake; nieces, DeAnn Bologna, Vallejo and Michelle Bologna, Michigan; lots of cousins, great nieces and nephews, good friend and fellow pilot, Gordon Dupree (Susie), San Rafael; and his devoted dog Rosie.
He is predeceased by his wife, Judy Bologna (April 6, 2021); daughter, Wendy (Bologna) Torrigino, Lucerne; brother, Joseph Bologna, Novato; son-in-Law, Blyine Magill, Poplar Bluff, Missouri.
Victor attended Galileo High School then joined the National Guard, 271st Missile Battalion from 1954 to 1961.
He married his wife, Judy, and they moved to San Anselmo, in 1968 where they raised their daughters.
They had a summer home in Lake County that the whole family enjoyed, lots of days on the water boating, water skiing, fishing and barbecues and eventually retired there.
Victor had owned a few service stations and a restaurant in San Francisco in his early days. He was a mechanic all his life. He always had hot rod cars, fast boats and motorcycles but his biggest passion was building and flying Ultralight Planes. The man loved to fly.
Vic always put his family first, he was a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather and always eager to help his friends. He was the man you could always count on. He had a great sense of humor and would give you a hard time, if he wasn’t, well that just meant he didn’t like you. You always knew where you stood with him.
Interment took place at the Upper Lake Cemetery.
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.