LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Antonia Flores Herrera passed away peacefully on June 4, 2014, at the age of 58.

Antonia was born in Mexico on Aug. 19, 1955. She came to California and was a vineyard laborer for 25 years.

Antonia is survived by her daughters, Erica Naranjo of Napa, Susana Herrera of Hidden Valley Lake and son Abraham Castañeda of Napa; her sister, Patricia Flores Caro of Sacramento; brothers, Raymundo and Jose Flores Caro of Mexico; as well as seven grandchildren.

Visitation will be on Thursday, June 12, from noon to 7 p.m. at Jones & Lewis Clearlake Memorial Chapel, 16140 Main St., Lower Lake.

Family and friends are invited to attend a graveside service on Friday, June 13, at the Middletown Cemetery District beginning at 11 a.m. with Father Oscar Diaz officiating.

Please sign Antonia’s online guest book at www.jonesandlewis.com .

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Published: 10 June 2014

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Rico L. Orton was born July 13, 1942. He was 71 when he passed away in his home.

Rico went peacefully in his sleep Friday, May 23, 2014, at 8:30 a.m.

He was the loving husband of Michele for 26 years. He was a devoted and loving father of his six children, including three sons, Richard, Gilbert and Joshua, and his three daughters, Charlotte, Julie and Nancy.

Rico was a proud grandfather of 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He also leaves nieces and nephews, his father Don and two sisters, Judi and Diane. He will be greatly missed by Aunt Alene and Uncle Dick and loved by many, many friends. Rico will be missed so much!

Now, Sweet Heart, you hurt no more. You are now our angel at home with the Lord and your two children, Leo and Rosalie, your mother Marge, your brother Ken and Vera. We love you always.

A remembrance service will be held at at 6844 Hammond Ave. in Upper Lake on Saturday, June 7, at 1 p.m.

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Published: 07 June 2014

In loving memory of
Ralph Wyndolyn Braun
May 26, 1932 – June 2, 2014

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Ralph passed away in St. Helena Hospital following a brief illness. He was 82.

Dedicated husband, loving father and wonderful friend to many.

His involvement and donations to his communities are too numerous to mention.

A US Navy veteran, serving on a aircraft carrier during the Korean Conflict, Ralph will be laid to rest in the Pacific Ocean.

Owner of R.W. Braun Lathing and Plastering Co. of Napa for 33 years.

Ralph was born in Topeka, Kansas, to Pete and Dorothy Braun. He was a faithful member of the Napa and Clearlake Catholic churches.

He moved to Lake County in 1994.

Ralph’s survivors include his wife of 58 years, Mary; their children, Debra and Charles Braun, Pamela West-Blohm and son, Thomas West, deceased; four grandchildren, Barbara and Steven Akers, Amber Walker and Chad Miles; eight great-grandchildren; sisters, Regina Wallace of Brandon, Ore., and Catherine Applehans of San Diego; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He will be greatly missed.

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made to their local Catholic Church Memorial Fund.

Please sign Ralph’s online guest book at www.jonesandlewis.com .

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Published: 05 June 2014