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Sheila Rose Beech, 91, passed away peacefully on Oct. 29, 2025.
Sheila was born on June 3, 1934, in Birmingham, England. She lived in England, until immigrating to the United States with her husband and two daughters in 1963, where they made the Bay Area their home.
Sheila was a stay-at-home mom, devoting herself to her family. Upon retirement, Sheila and her husband relocated to Lake County, where they lived for over 40 years.
Sheila was a loving and devoted wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. She is preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Kenneth John Beech.
She is survived by her brother, Brian Gates (Joan); daughters, Carol Jacquez (Sal), Denise Curran (Mike); grandchildren, Leah Marshall; Justin Jacquez; Brandon Jacquez (Mellissa); Michelle Crabtree; Scott Crabtree (Amber); Ben Crabtree-Alvarado (Angel); many great-grandchildren, and a great-great-grandchild.
Sheila had a passion for gardening, and her talent for cooking and baking brought warmth and joy to family gatherings. Her legacy will live on in the values she instilled in all of us. Her presence will be missed.
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Angela Aline Ramos passed away Nov. 8, 2025, with her beloved husband and family by her side.
She was born May 12, 1954, in Yreka, California, to Lester Lee Alford Sr. and Elda Louise Hall.
Angela is survived by her husband of 55 years, Richard Ramos; children, Richard Genaro Ramos (Theresa Ramos) and Consuelo Ramos; grandchildren, Jacqueline Cardona (Alfredo), Jake Pickens (Claudia), Jocelynn Pickens, Natasha Haskell Cummings, Rachel Haskell, Travis Ramos and Genaro Ramos; great-grandchildren, Leonardo Cardona and Mariana Cardona; and siblings, Kathy Lozano, Gary Alford, Terry Alford and Gregory Alford.
A memorial service will be held at Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary in Lakeport on Friday, Nov. 14, at 1 p.m.
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit chapelofthelakes.com.
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Mary Lois Welsh
March 7, 1937 - Oct. 30, 2025
Mary Lois Welsh, beloved wife, mother of three, grandmother of seven and great-grandmother of two passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Oct. 30, 2025 at the age of 88.
Born on March 7, 1937 in San Francisco, California, Mary Lois built a family with Thomas Joseph Welsh, Sr. in San Jose, California, before retiring to Lakeport, California in the late 1980s to enjoy a life of family, friends and travel.
Mary Lois was a Master Gardener and Rosarian, writing a gardening column with her friend, Shirley, for a local paper, and an active member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (BPOE) with her husband of 59 years, Tom.
Mary Lois was predeceased by her husband in 2014 and her son, Patrick Michael, in 2020. She is survived by a large, loving family and will be greatly missed.
A graveside funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 10, at Hartley Cemetery.
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit chapelofthelakes.com.
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