Richard Frederick Jerram
Sept. 20, 1926 – Feb. 6, 2015

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Richard Fredrick Jerram, age 88, was born in Los Angeles, Sept. 20, 1926, and passed away at home Feb. 6, 2015, under the loving care of his wife and Hospice Services of Lake County.

His parents, Herbert and Elizabeth Jerram, came here from England in 1912 with two of his three sisters; his one brother was also born here. Surviving are one nephew and six nieces.

Richard was known for his wonderful personality, sense of humor and huge heart. He worked for PG&E in the General Construction Line Department for 45 years starting in 1946.

Prior to his employment with PG&E he was a proud member of the US Navy Seabees during WWII in Okinawa and was there on VJ Day.

He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Sylvia, with whom he kindly and lovingly gained four children; daughter Darlene and (Dexter) Serpa of Clearlake, son Chuck Kraft of Lower Lake, son Bob Kraft of Clearlake. Son Jonathan Kraft preceded him by death in 1987.

He also is survived by his grandchildren, Dexter (Tammy) Serpa Jr., Deana (Craig) Clausen and Levi (Crystal) Kraft; and great-grandchildren, Bailey and Madison Serpa, Hunter Clausen, and Cora and Jayden Kraft, all of Lake County.

Richard will be laid to rest next to John in the Lower Lake Cemetery. Please join us in honoring the life and memory of Richard at 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20.

Military Honors will be rendered by the US Navy under the auspices of the Lake County Military Funeral Honors Team.

He will forever be remembered as a truly great man and will always be truly missed.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his honor to Hospice Services of Lake County, 1862 Parallel Drive, Lakeport, CA 95453.

Arrangements under the care of Jones & Lewis Clear Lake Memorial Chapel in Lower Lake.

Please share your memories of Richard by signing his online guestbook at www.jonesandlewis.com and www.legacy.com .

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Published: 14 February 2015

Louis Warner Cardoza
Oct. 7, 1955-Feb. 9, 2015

KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – Lou Cardoza passed Feb. 9 at his home in Kelseyville.

He was a talented carpenter and loved to read.

In recent years he enjoyed working for the Kelseyville School District.

He will be remembered as caring, thoughtful and kind.

He is survived by his daughters, Courtney Cardoza and Lynn Sereni; granddaughter, Sienna Sereni; sister, Joan Linnell; brother, Jim (Nancy) Cardoza; as well as many nieces and nephews.

He was proceeded in death by his sister, Carolyn Cardoza.

Please join us as we celebrate his life at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, at Kelseyville High School Student Center. Luncheon to follow.

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Published: 14 February 2015

Marcellino Rivas Jr.
1937-2015

CHICO, Calif. – After a courageous fight for life, Marcellino Rivas Jr. (Marce) passed away Feb. 6, 2015, in Chico, Calif. with loved ones by his side. He was 77 years old.

Marce was born May 19, 1937, in Santa Clara, Calif., to parents Marcellino Rivas Sr. and Cecelia.

The son of a farmer, Marce grew up working the family farm in Sunnyvale where they raised livestock and grew fruits and vegetables.

Marce attended Santa Clara High School and went on to graduate class of 1958 from San Jose Junior College with a degree in drafting, but farming was in his blood.

He and bride Irene moved to Lake County where they started Rivas Orchards with his father, Marcellino Rivas Sr.

A prominent pear farmer in Scotts Valley for 30 years, he raised his sons to run the ranch by his side, just as his own father had done.

Friends and family who came to spend time on the ranch left knowing how to drive a tractor, run a forklift and of course, pick pears, and they would return year after year because of the friendships and family ties that were made there.

Marce loved to spend time camping, fishing and hunting. He was an avid bowler all of his life.

In 1995 Marce moved to Chico, Calif., where he lived his remaining years with his life partner, Louise Ritchie.

Influenced by Louise, her sons and their families, Marce acquired an interest in baseball and enjoyed spending time with them, going to spring training almost every year. He and Louise enjoyed traveling, raising their coy fish and spending time with many grandkids.

Marce is survived by his partner, Louise Ritchie; sons, Eric (Dawnette) Rivas and Marc (Gloria) Rivas; sister, Vivian (LeRoy) Gill; three grandsons, Marc Daniel Rivas, Connor Rivas and Jacob Rivas; niece, Karen (Matt) Brett; nephew, Timothy Bucknell; and the mother of his two children, Irene Rivas.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Marcellino Rivas Sr. and Cecelia Rivas.

The family prefers donations made to the American Thoracic Society (ATS), 25 Broadway, 18th Floor, New York, New York 10004.

A memorial service will be held at Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 1625 N. High St., Lakeport, Calif., at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25, with a celebration of life immediately following at the Scotts Valley Women's Club.

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

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Published: 13 February 2015