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Written by: Editor

Published: 14 July 2015

LAKEPORT, Calif. – Carolyn “Joyce” Augenstein of Lakeport, born Nov. 5, 1931, was called home by the Lord on July 9, 2015.

She is survived and missed dearly by her husband of 66 years, Alfred Augenstein; her three children, Rick Augenstein, Linda Perdue and Sandy Augenstein; her grandchildren, Kyle Augenstein, Brian Augenstein, Alisha Perdue and Janessa Peterson; her two great-grandchildren; and many more family members and friends who will remember her as a sweet soul and wonderful prayer warrior for all those in need.

Family prefers any donations made to the LCC Missionary Field, 455 S. Forbes St., Lakeport, CA 95453.

Visitation at Lakeport Christian Center, Saturday, July 18, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., with funeral service to follow.

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

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Written by: Editor

Published: 11 July 2015

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA – Mrs. Helen Margrette Koster died peacefully in Vallejo, Calif., on June 16, 2015, at the age of 95.

Helen is survived by children Thomas Koster (Oklahoma), Jerry Koster (Bethel Island, Calif.), Kandy Ewing (Clearlake, Calif.) and Sheree Estrada (Vallejo).

She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Albert John Koster Jr., and her cherished grandson, Toby Adam Provolt.

Helen was a devoted homemaker, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. She will be missed by many.

Tribute gifts in Helen’s name are requested by her family. Mail monetary gifts to: Sutter Care at Home, Gift Processing, P.O. Box 160045, Sacramento, CA 95816.

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Written by: Editor

Published: 09 July 2015

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 .