LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – In loving memory of our beautiful angel Gena. Born in San Jose, Calif., on April 6, 1971, and passed June 12, 2015.

Gena graduated from Santa Clara High School in 1989 and Clearlake College in 2004 with a 4.0 grade point average.

Gena worked for Redwood Children Services for seven years, keeping in contact with her girls until her passing.  She mentored children, taught the GED and the adult literacy program.

Gena's positive outlook, her kindness to everyone, her beautiful smile, her laughter and her many jokes will be deeply missed.

She loved to cook (soups were her favorite).  Her family was most important to her, always making sure we were always together.

Gena is survived by her wife of 21 years, Janis; her three dogs and two turtles; her mother, Kathie (Ben) Hansen; her father, Mario (Suzie) Penera; sister, Erica (Nathen) King; brothers, Mario (Angelica) Panera, Kris Panera and Anthony (Tim) Panera; sons, Anthony (Ashley), Bondi, Bill (Laurie) Solano; nieces, Jade, Jazmine, Julianna, Tatyana, Jasmine, Brianna and Angelina; nephews, Jaydin, Jordan and Andrew; and granddaughter, Ashley Solano.

A memorial service will be held at Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, Lakeport on Saturday, July 11, at 11 a.m.

For further information call Chapel of the Lakes at 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com .

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Published: 09 July 2015

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Shirley Jepson passed away July 1, 2015.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Bill Jepson.

Forever loved by daughters Marcia Wells (Lloyd) and Sharon Burger; grandsons, Gavin and Darren Wells (Nicole), and Dustin Burger; great-grandchildren, Gracie, Montana and Landen Wells; and companion Robert Rarick.

Arrangements entrusted to Jones Mortuary FD311, Lakeport, CA. Please share a loving memory at www.jonesmortuary.com .

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Published: 09 July 2015

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA – Raymond Edward Gill Jr. passed away on June 22, 2015, at the age of 52, in Eureka, Calif.

Ray was born to Raymond Edward Gill Sr. and Naomi Faye (Sheetz) Gill on Aug. 30, 1962, in Petaluma, Calif. Ray grew up in Napa, Calif.

He married Mary “Carlene” Sallee in 1985. Ray and Carlene became residents of Kelseyville in 1987 where they raised their children and have resided since. 

Ray was a landscaper most of his life and at one point owned his own business. 

He had a big heart and was always ready to lend a hand to those in need. 

Ray was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents and many aunts and uncles. 

Ray is survived by the love of his life, Mary C. Sallee; his four children, Raylene (Jason) Morin of Kelseyville, Krystal (Raymond Dyer) Gill of Kelseyville, Raymond (Jessica) Gill III of Kelseyville and Carlene (Ryan) Taylor of Fort Drum, NY; four sisters, Gwen (Frank) Luddy of Boise, Idaho, Debbie (Don) Nichols of Napa, Naomi (Jim) Wheelan of Kelseyville, and Donna (Chuck) Nielson of Lakeport. 

He also is survived by many cousins, nieces and nephews as well as seven grandchildren: Orin, Nevaeh, Lynda, Owen, Raymond, Tatum and Quintin. 

Ray was loved by many and will be greatly missed.

A celebration of life will be held Saturday, July 11, at Indian Meadows in Cobb at 1 p.m.

Anyone who wishes to join in a peaceful celebration is more than welcome to attend. Please bring a dish to share and something to drink.

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Published: 03 July 2015