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HIDDEN VALLEY LAKE, Calif. — Gloria Jo Worges was born July 26, 1995, in Riverside, California and passed away April 20, 2023, in Hidden Valley Lake, California along with her husband Dylan.
In her 27 years she experienced hardships and struggles that made life difficult but she always maintained a caring and loving spirit.
The highlights of her life were her children, family and friends who all deeply mourn her early passing.
Gloria is survived by her three children Isaiah, Jaxston and Aniyah; her mother-in-law, Stacy; Dylan’s siblings; nieces and nephews; and her three sisters, Danielle, Nancy and Amanda.
Gatherings to celebrate Gloria and Dylan’s lives will be held in Hidden Valley Lake and Southern California respectively.
Care entrusted to Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary FD1336, 707-263-0357, www.chapelofthelakes.com.
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Laticia Josephina Guardado passed away on April 10, 2024, at the age of 51, in San Francisco, California, after long battled medical conditions.
She is survived by her son, Gabriel Sullivan; mother, Ada Fogal; siblings, Ada Guardado, Kenneth Guardado, Vanessa Guardado and Georgina Marie Guardado; ex-husband, Sean Sullivan and his family who loved Laticia dearly; and many more family members, cousins and friends.
Laticia was loved dearly and deeply by her friends, family and Silverado Ace Hardware colleagues where she began working at the age of 16 and went on until her 40s when she was no longer able to work due to health issues.
The light of Laticia’s life was her son whom she loved unconditionally. Having suffered from kidney disease since her early teens, Laticia was also passionate about advocacy and raising awareness for organ donation and dialysis. She loved volunteering in classrooms and for her son’s sports games and other school events.
In the words of her cousin Che Guardado, Laticia was “strong, sassy, tenacious, vivacious and always quick with a comeback. She had the most fighting spirit and fought for every beautiful year she had. Her legacy is the strength and love visible in her son Gabriel, in her siblings, and in every one of us cousins, nieces, and nephews she helped raise. Tish, you are a part of us, a piece of our spirit, and you will live on in this world through us.”
From her former Ace Hardware boss, MaryAnn Petersen, who she viewed as a second mother, “Tish was a voracious reader. She enjoyed science fiction and mysteries. Tish was strong and endured so much in her life that she had no patience for employees who would call in sick for minor aches and pains.”
Her niece Mónica Guardado accurately describes Laticia’s fun-loving nature, “My favorite memories of her are playing the most intense Uno games, sometimes until 3 a.m., with her and my dad. Even if she had dialysis early the next morning she would NEVER forfeit. In life there were so many hardships she had to deal with, so much pain, but she always kept going, never forfeiting! I miss her dearly, as we all do, but I am at peace knowing she doesn't have to fight so hard or live in pain any longer. An amazing mom, and an amazing aunt, we all love you very much, Laticia.”
Her siblings can attest to her undying love for her family and her resilience in overcoming hardship. She inspires us all to keep going.
An end of life ceremony is planned for Friday, May 3, at 11 a.m. at the St. Helena Public Cemetery located at 2461 Spring St.
A celebration of life potluck will take place following the ceremony at Pioneer Park in Calistoga located at 1308 Cedar St.
All friends, family, acquaintances, and colleagues of Laticia’s are welcome. Attendees are encouraged to bring flowers, photos, keepsakes, stories and/or memories to share in honor of Laticia.
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Shirley was born in Medford, Massachusetts, on Oct. 13, 1925, and passed peacefully on April 24, 2024.
She attended elementary school through the sixth grade in Akron, Ohio, moving to Altadena, California where she completed high school, followed by Pasadena City College.
Shirley later married Bill Whipple and together they moved to Yuma, Arizona. The following year, William Donald Whipple Jr. was born, followed three years later by Robert Case Whipple (sadly passing away six months later).
Shirley moved back to Pasadena, California and worked for Avon in the accounting office for 21 years.
lt was during this time that she met "the love of her life," Chris Jurgens. They married and moved back to his hometown of Curtis, Nebraska. Shirley worked for Curtis State Bank becoming a board member. She also served as a board member for the local convalescent hospital.
Upon retirement Shirley and Chris moved to North Platte, Nebraska, to be closer to medical care and hospitals.
In 2010, after Chris had passed, Shirley moved west to California to be closer to her family in Lakeport.
Shirley is predeceased by her husband, Chris; parents, Clare and Dorothy (Dott) Zink; brother, Sarge Zink; brother-in-laws, Porge (Betty) and Glen (Beverly); sister-in-law, Frances (Marvin) Greenwood and their family; and daughter-in-law, Sheryl Whipple.
Shirley has always been embraced by her loving family. She is survived by her son, Bill Whipple Jr.; grandson, Robert (Amy) Whipple; granddaughter, Melody (Justin) Cecil; great-grandchildren, Ryan, Ashley, Jenna and Joshua; great-great-grandchildren, Rauri, Cliodhna, Gary and Carolyn Wirth and their family.
A family memorial service will be held at Curtis Cemetery in Curtis, Nebraska on Saturday, June 29, at 11 a.m.
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.
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