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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Dorothy Riggle of Nice, an avid quilter and loved working on miniature houses and shadow boxes, passed on Saturday, June 28, 2014. She was 82 years old.
She is survived by her daughter, Cindy Good, and three sons, George Jr., Ronald and John Riggle; three grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
She will be greatly missed.
Cremation arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, Lakeport.
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Patricia Adelia Nelson (Albers) D.V.M.
1936-2014
LAKEPORT, Calif. – Patricia Nelson truly had a heart of gold and know God is very pleased with the way she lived her life.
A longtime resident of Lakeport, she lived her life to take care of the many dogs, cats and other small creatures brought to her clinic on Hill Road.
On behalf of all the animals you helped Patricia, we thank you and God thanks you. Your kindness and friendship to all the pet owners will long be remembered.
Lake County has lost one of its treasured people.
Pat, may you rest in peace in God's loving care. We will miss you!
No services are planned at this time.
In memory of Patricia’s life work, please donate to the SPCA of Clear Lake or Lake County Animal Care and Control.
Arrangements entrusted to Jones Mortuary, www.jonesmortuary.com FD311, Lakeport.
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NICE, Calif. – Shirley Ann Valadez “Mikki Boggs” entered into rest Saturday, June 28, 2014, at her home on the Robinson Rancheria.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Nathan Sandy Boggs and Theresa Pearl Boggs; her four sisters, Elaine Boggs, Gloria Salas, Joanne Boggs and Diane Boggs; her daughter, Theresa “Sissy” Valadez; goddaughter, Melissa Brown; grandson, Joseph Hoaglen; nephew, Michael “Locs” Martinez; great-niece, Courtney Hunter; and great-nephew, baby Mateo Hunter.
She is survived by her two sons, Monty Orozco and Manual “Boss” Valadez; her daughter, Angela Hoaglen; brothers, Joe and Tony Salas; aunt, Merlene Ray; sister, Joyce Arnold Gonzalez; godchildren, Joe Boggs and Andrea Diego; grandchildren, Monty Jr., Rashawn, Brandon, Carly Orozco, Manuel III, Destiny, Anthony, Kai'lah Valadez, KJ Anderson, Skylar Orozco, Jose Arizmendez, Dasani Jimenez, Regi Hoaglen, Mia Quintero, Napie Hoaglen, also numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Mikki will be brought home to Robinson Rancheria Gym on Tuesday, July 1, at 10 a.m.
Graveside service will be at Hartley Cemetery Thursday, July 3, at 11 a.m.
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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