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LAKEPORT, Calif. — Stephen Anthony Kacharos passed away unexpectedly on Dec. 3, 2023, at his home in Lakeport.
He will be deeply missed, but there is more solace than sorrow in knowing that he lived a good, long life filled with love, adventure, and purpose.
He was born Sept. 26, 1935, to Peter and Fanny Kacharos and was raised in Mill Valley, California with his older sister and younger brother, Katherine, and Andrew.
He is survived by his three children, Douglas, David and Sandra; his beloved grandchildren, Douglas II and Serena; and his great-grandson, Zekiel.
Steve loved golf and home cooked meals. He appreciated horses, goats, dogs, cats and quail. He built cars, boats and beautiful homes, and was a fantastic plumber.
He was honest. You could count on him. He was a good son, a devoted father, a wonderful grandfather and great friend.
A memorial ceremony will be held at Kelseyville Cemetery, 3375 Bell Hill Road on Jan. 25 at 1 p.m. followed by a celebration of his life at the family residence in Lakeport.
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.
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Charlie Augustus Stimpson was born at St. Helena Hospital, Deer Park, California, on Aug. 1, 1963, to Bill and Lorraine Stimpson and passed at St. Helena Hospital on Jan. 8, 2024.
Charlie was the youngest child of Bill and Lorraine Stimpson. He was raised in Middletown, California. Charlie was a hardworking man. This work ethic was instilled in all of Bill and Lorraine’s five children.
One of Charlie’s proudest moments was the birth of his son, Sebastian born Dec. 4, 1994. In 1998, Charlie was employed by Hidden Valley Lake when an on-the-job accident left him permanently disabled.
Charlie purchased a home in 1999 in Clearlake, California, where he and his son resided. Charlie’s parents, Bill and Lorraine, decided to move to Idaho in 2007. Charlie made the decision to move with his son to Idaho to live closer to his parents and rented out his Clearlake home. In 2014, following the passing of his parents. Charlie and his son moved back to Clearlake.
Charlie lived a life full of cherished moments. He didn’t need grandeur or applause; he was a man fulfilled with just the sound of hearty laughter surrounding him, a cooler filled with fish, and his family’s love ringing in his ears. We will remember Charlie as he lived — a quiet, humble man, larger than life, with an air of simplicity.
Charlie is preceded by his Mom, Lorraine Stimpson and his Father, Bill Stimpson.
He is survived by his son, Sebastian (Helen) Stimpson of Paradise, California; sisters, Jane Raymer of Clearlake, Helen (Joe) Owen of Middletown, Donna (Clay) Ames of Amarillo, Texas, and brother, Mike Francis of Wellington, Nevada; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Donations in Charlie Stimpson’s memory may be made to Middletown Unified Ag Boosters, P.O. Box 37, Middletown, CA 95461-0037.
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Kimberly R. Mitchell
1995-2023
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the untimely death of Kimberly Renee Mitchell on Dec. 26, 2023.
Kimberly was born on July 21, 1995, in Santa Rosa, California. Kimberly grew up in Cloverdale, California, and graduated from Cloverdale High School in June 2013.
Kim played volleyball, basketball and softball all four years of high school. She was an exceptional athlete and known for being a team player with a big smile and an infectious laugh.
Kim is survived by her parents, Greg and Erika Mitchell; brother, Kamrin Mitchell; grandmother, Catherine Mitchell; uncles, William Mitchell, Damian Knecht and Jacob Cole; Aunt Emilia Cottrell Cardenas; and many cousins.
Kim was preceded in death by her Grandpa (Papa) Dewain Mitchell; grandfather, Homer Knecht; grandmother, Liz Cottrell; and Aunt Velika Weiskopf.
Kim worked for Donohoo Inc. for many years. In her spare time she played co-ed softball.
We are so grateful to have had this beautiful young woman in our lives for 28 years.
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.
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