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Douglas Fremont Wentworth
Nov. 1, 1933 — Oct. 1, 2023
KELSEYVILLE, Calif. — Lt. Col. (U.S. Air Force, retired) Douglas Fremont Wentworth died Oct. 1, 2023, in his home in Kelseyville. He was 89 years old.
Douglas was born in West Peabody, Massachusetts, to parents, Arthur Fremont Wentworth and Blanche Fraser Wentworth, nee Martin.
After the birth of his brothers, Arthur Clarence and Mark Allen, the family moved to Melrose, Massachusetts, where they welcomed their final son, Bruce Martin.
Douglas graduated from Melrose High School in 1950 and Boston University in 1954, after which he married his high school sweetheart, Gisela Schmidt in 1955.
Douglas was commissioned in the Air Force as a second lieutenant in 1953 with various base assignments across the country, including Grand Forks, North Dakota, where he was a crew commander in a nuclear armed B52 bomber as part of the Strategic Air Command.
Gisela and Douglas welcomed two children, son Walther Keith in 1957 and daughter Karen Evelina in 1963.
Douglas retired from Air Force active duty and moved ultimately to Novato, California, working as a pilot for Pan American Airlines until 1991.
Gisela and Douglas loved Northern California and became active members of the Novato Horseman’s Club participating in many rides as well as search and rescue as members of the Sheriff's Posse.
Following the illness of Gisela, Douglas along with Keith moved to Kelseyville in 2014 to be closer to family.
Gisela and Douglas were members of the Presbyterian churches in Novato and Kelseyville.
Gisela passed in 2014, and son Keith passed earlier this year on April 4, 2023. Douglas passed just six months later from congestive heart failure.
Douglas leaves his daughter, Karen Evelina Hayes, her husband Scott Hayes and their son, Bryce Hayes, his wife Jenevieve and their two children Emmy Lou and Emmet; their daughter Victoria Jefferson, her husband Kevin Jefferson, and their two children, Maverick and Rylee.
Douglas leaves also Letty Reagan, Keith’s former wife and good friend, their two children, daughter Meggan Folds, husband Jeremy and children Casey and Sean, and daughter Katherine Wentworth and her wife Rachel Johnson.
A memorial service for Doug will take place at noon on Sunday, Dec. 3, at Kelseyville Presbyterian Church, 5340 Third St., with a reception to follow.
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Our sweet Mother, Robyna Ann Totorica, passed away on Nov. 13, 2023, at 88 years old, reuniting with her late husband, Joe and oldest son Joseph.
Robyna, aka Bobbie, had one sister, Denise; three sons and one daughter; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Bobbie was happiest when surrounded by family and friends. She loved traveling the world, gardening, gave the best hugs and had the most infectious laugh.
Memorial Mass will be held at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Kelseyville on Saturday, Dec. 9, at 11 a.m. followed by a celebration of life.
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.
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Gloria Geneveve Nicosia
March 27, 1937 -- November 8, 2023
Gloria Geneveve Nicosia, a beloved mother, grandmother, and devoted wife passed away on November 8, 2023, in Lakeport, California. She was born on March 27, 1937, in Delano, California, the middle child of an older sister and younger brother.
After meeting her husband Vince at his family-owned business, Pizza Village, in Willow Glen California, Gloria's journey led her to Lake County in the early 1960s. A dedicated housewife, Gloria's compassion and commitment to the community shone through her work with Rural California Housing in the 1970s, a government agency which provided affordable housing for the low-income community in Lake County. An entrepreneur at heart, Gloria ventured into the world of beauty, owning and operating Hairport, The Salon at Quail Run and Gloria's Gallery Beauty Salon. Her passion for the underserved led her to work as an official interpreter for the Lake County Superior Court for many years before her retirement.
Gloria was not only a hardworking professional but also a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Her strong fearless presence and tough loving nature touched the lives of those around her. She had a special place in her heart for her family, including her daughter Tish, her sons Mark and Vince, her daughter in-law Tess, and her two grandchildren, Noah and Nathan.
Gloria is survived by her brother Nick and sister Martha, along with many loving distant family members and in-laws. She is preceded in death by her parents, Connie and Nick, her eldest son Mark, and her husband Vince.
Beyond her dedication to family and community, Gloria was an avid Neil Diamond fan, finding joy in the melodies that accompanied the various chapters of her life. Many who knew her, will remember her zooming around Lakeport in one of her signature Corvettes with Neil Diamond blaring from her car stereo.
Her legacy lives on through the many memories shared by those who knew and loved her. Gloria will be remembered for her remarkable strength, fearlessness, kindness, and the lasting impact she made on the hearts of all who were fortunate enough to know her.
A memorial service to celebrate Gloria's life will be held at Jone’s Mortuary in Lakeport CA. on Friday December 1, 2023 at 1PM. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Hospice, in Gloria's honor.
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