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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Vickie Fahnholz, 98, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus on Friday, Oct. 11, 2024.
She was born of Portuguese immigrants on March 4, 1926, in Redwood City, California.
She graduated Sonoma Valley Union High School in 1944, and married Ernie that same year, winning her over with his teasing nature.
She worked in a prune packing plant and as a waitress in a Chinese restaurant in Napa, before moving to Lakeport in 1960.
She was a familiar face in Thrifty Food Market for years then as Floor Lady at Scott’s Valley Fruit Exchange.
She was active in the Lakeport Fire Department Ladies’ “Fireflies,” organizing the candy sales for scholarships.
She’s been a member of Lake County Bible Fellowship for over 60 years, even singing in the choir and teaching Sunday School.
Vickie is survived by her children, Stan (Sheila) Fahnholz and Linda (Shelby) Dunlap; grandchildren, Shawna Fahnholz, Rich Dunlap, Sean Fahnholz and Ryan Dunlap; five great-grandchildren; five great-great grandchildren; and many friends that seemed like family.
Visitation will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2, at Lake County Bible Fellowship, 727 N. Forbes St. in Lakeport with the funeral service beginning at 11 a.m. There will be light refreshments afterwards, and then internment at Hartley Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family prefers donations in Vickie’s memory be made to Hospice of Lake County, 1862 Parallel Dr. Lakeport, CA 95453 or Hospice of Petaluma, 416 Payran St., Petaluma CA 94952.
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Emmeline Honey Joy Mitchell, “Ms. Em,” was born in Lakeport, California, on April 17,1956, and passed away on Oct. 13, 2024, at Sutter Regional Center in Santa Rosa, California.
Em was an absolute beautiful full blooded Pomo woman who was strong, funny and amazing to be around. She never cared about any haters, she laughed and got through life no matter what.
She loved to be at old Robinson blasting her music while cooking and dancing. She loved cracking jokes, making everyone laugh.
Em is predeceased by her parents, Dubert and Severine Mitchell; siblings, Cheryl Mitchell, Dennis Mitchell, Sandra Mitchell, Crystal Mitchel and Jonny Mitchell; nephew, Ryan Rave; and her life partner, Don Rouse.
She is survived by her children, Erica Rouse and Robert Rouse; grandsons, Sonny and Jonny Ray; siblings, Lavonna Tapia, Eugene Mitchell and Jackie Mitchell; and many nieces and nephews.
Traditional Native American visitation will be held at her home in Lakeport on Friday, Oct. 18, starting at 11 a.m. until Sunday night.
Graveside funeral service will be held at Robinson Rancheria Cemetery on Mockingbird Lane in Upper Lake on Monday, Oct. 21, at 1 p.m.
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.
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CLEARLAKE, Calif. — It is with great sadness that the family of Raymond Joseph Talamo of Clearlake, California, would like to announce his passing on Oct. 8, 2024. He was 58 years old.
He will be lovingly remembered by his brother, Joseph (Sandra) Talamo of Ukiah, California; his sister, Roseanna (Louie) Talamo of Dallas, Oregon, and his sister, Carolann (Dennis) Kramer of Siler City, North Carolina.
He will also be dearly missed by his nephew, Brandon (Ashley) Bolte of Vine Grove, Kentucky, his niece Kasey (Mycal) Holguin of Johnstown, Colorado, and his niece Diann (Jay) Bogan of Ukiah, California. He also has several great nieces and nephews that are very young and will miss knowing their Great Uncle.
Raymond was predeceased by his parents, Rita and Joseph Talamo, Grandma and Grandpa De Barge, Grandma and Grandpa Talamo and his nephews, John and David Talamo.
Raymond was born May 31, 1966, in Okinawa, Japan. His father was stationed at the United States Air Force base in Naha. Raymond was the baby of the family and grew up an Air Force brat. He lived in California, Kansas, North Carolina, Washington, and Louisiana.
After his father retired from the Air force, the family moved to Saudi Arabia for a short time as Dad's new job took them there. After leaving Saudi Arabia the family returned to Napa California which was always their home base.
Ray started middle school in Napa and finished with his graduation from Napa High School in 1985. He went on to college and took courses in Fire Science and eventually worked as an EMT in Ukiah. He then moved to Lake County and continued that work.
After some years in that field, he changed professions and went on to work as an inspector and installation contractor in the setup of mobile homes and he was also the onsite manager for the Clearlake flea market until his passing.
Raymond loved to play cards, board games, and music games with his friends and family. Anyone that knows him knew he loved a good debate.
He could give you a good poke on a subject to get it going. He was banned from talking about politics at all family gatherings too. He very much was a huge South Park fan and his most favorite sports team was the Kansas City Chiefs. He hated the color teal, but we made sure he had his teal shirt and teal Christmas pajamas every year and he wore them with some grumblings but a smile too as we fussed over him. He was always such a good sport and had a wonderful sense of humor.
For those of us that knew him and loved him, Raymond will be most remembered for his huge heart and the kindness that he showed to others. He had so little but was willing to give all that he had.
A private service will be held at the family's request. He will be laid to rest with his nephews in Ukiah, California
Memorial Donations may be made, in his name, to the Community Foundation of Ukiah for the David Joseph Talamo Memorial Scholarship. It is a scholarship fund for student athletes of Ukiah High School that are entering college. It was near and dear to his heart: 204 South Oak St., Ukiah, CA 95482, telephone 707-468-9822.
Donations also can be made, in his name, to this most worthy cause of the American Heart Association.
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