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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — We are sad to announce the passing of Tanabelle Arleen Mulyca, or as Grandpa used to call her, “Boomer.”
Tana passed at the young age of 47 on Sept. 5, 2023, surrounded by loved ones after being diagnosed with stage four cancer in Lake County.
She was born in Yuba City, California, on Christmas Day in 1975 and she was raised in Philo, California, by her grandparents, Lilabelle and Arthur Knight Jr.
Tana (Tanabelle) is survived by her little doggies, (her kids), Cheyanne, Bubba and Smokey; mother, Alicia R. Knight and father, Bernard S. Mulyca; siblings, Victor Ruiz, Rolando Ruiz, Angelina Gamez, Mark Mulyca and Melissa Mulyca (Pettit), and (brother from another mother as Tana would say) Travaris Coleman; Uncle Brub and Auntie Ann; cousins, Art, Liz and Jake; all the Santa Rosa Family-Grandfather side, and Marysville Family-Grandmother side; Uncle Evert, Aunt Bernice, cousin, Anthony, Shawn and John John.
Tana’s pride and joy was her niece and nephews, her angel Cassie Girl, Baby Vic, Romeo and Lil Juju.
She loved to share her love of food, making homemade lasagna, spaghetti, tacos, cakes and pies. She could make any cheese cake at your request, we, the family would challenge her to make new cheesecakes, and she would be up for the challenge. She always looked forward to cooking for the ones she loved and getting us all together.
Tana had the heart to help others, she would help anyone that needed a place to stay, there are many of us that have lived with her once or twice. She loved to drive around with her dogs, be with family, she was the glue of the family, the closest thing to the grandparents, after they passed.
Celebration of life will be a private ceremony with close family members and friends. Tana, will be missed dearly …
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — The descendants of Myrtle Duncan Quintero mourn the death of their beloved Kevin Jon Mindez, loving father, brother, uncle and cousin.
Born Oct. 5, 1967, at age 55, Kevin took his last breath in the ICU of Sutter Lakeside Hospital on Sept. 12, 2023, where he was receiving treatment for cardiac arrest and other serious health issues.
Kevin was born in Lakeport and was raised by his maternal grandmother, Mabel Duncan Knight, due to the untimely death of his mother, Myrtle, when he was 9 years old.
Growing up with his siblings and cousins on their Grandmother Mabel's property taught Kevin a love for nature, the great outdoors in general and fishing. He was an avid fisherman. Fishing was his passion.
Kevin resided and worked happily for years in Laytonville, California. He was employed by the Branscom Mill and it was in Laytonville where he began his life as a young father, lovingly embraced by the Dowd family.
Later in life he moved to Kansas to be with his (recently deceased) wife, and children. While in Kansas he successfully managed his own tree trimming and clearing business, providing services after devastating storms and tornadoes. Unfortunately, health issues arose and he returned to Lake County, California.
Kevin is predeceased by his maternal grandmother, Mabel Duncan Knight; mother, Myrtle Duncan Quintero; infant son, Dalton Jon Mindez; brother, Joe Quintero; and nephew, Joseph Quintero.
Kevin was blessed with five beautiful healthy children and seven amazing grandchildren — eight counting the one coming in October 2023.
Survivors include Mauain Johnson and his children, Joaquin Johnson, Aiden Johnson, Nevaeh Love Johnson and baby, Willow Johnson; Kylie Rose Mindez and her son, Logan Alan Little; Kevin Jake Mindez and his children, Myla Marie Mindez and one coming; Jonnie Mindez; Rosemarie Mabel Mindez and her son, Hudson Lee Castillo.
He also leaves behind his only living maternal aunt, Dorie Timmons; his only sister, Stephanie (Hanson) Rodriguez; nephews, Monty Timmons, Wheat Perez and Reggie Quintero; nieces, Sonya Horne and Mia Myrtle Hoaglen; 13 great nieces and nephews and numerous cousins.
We lay to rest a kind, generous soul whose loss will be felt for time immeasurable.
In traditional style, visitation will be held for three days and nights at Robinson Gymnasium beginning Monday, Sept. 18, at 4 p.m. through Wednesday, Sept. 20.
A graveside funeral will be held on Thursday, Sept. 21, at 10 a.m. at Robinson Cemetery on Mockingbird Lane, a tribal cemetery, with the kind professional care of Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary.
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.
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MIDDLETOWN, Calif. — A longtime Middletown resident, Paula Johnson, passed away peacefully on Aug. 20, 2023, after a brief illness.
Paula is preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Anita Montmarquet; brother, Skip Montmarquet; husband, Roy Alyn Johnson; and daughter, Lisa Johnson.
A memorial Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Middletown, with a celebration of life to follow at the Middletown Lions Club.
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or www.chapelofthelakes.com.
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