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Leonard spent the first part of his life in Sunnyvale, California raising his family and working for Westinghouse as a renewal parts engineer until his retirement.
He served in the Army and was a Merchant Marine in his younger years and also sold real estate and enjoyed bartendending part time.
In 1993 he moved to Lake County and became a Kelseyville resident with his partner, Lonny Rittler.
Leonard continued bartending in several establishments around the lake until 2020 at age 94.
Leonard passed away peacefully in his sleep on Aug. 10, 2023, and is survived by his daughter, Debra Villegas; son, Leonard Garcia and daughter-in-law, Vicki Garcia; grandsons, Michael and James Villegas; granddaughters, Jessica Garcia and Chelsea Madison; great-grandchildren, Gwen, Marissa, Hayden and Manny; along with several nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.
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Kunigunda ‘Gunda’ Kroh
1937-2023
We are sad to announce the passing of Gunda Kroh.
She passed away surrounded by her loved ones on Aug. 22, 2023, at the age of 85.
Gunda was so full of light and she touched everyone who has ever met her.
She is survived by her daughter, Ange Alvarez; son, Kurt Kroh; grandchildren, Jessice Brown, Jerrica Brockway, Kymberlee Watt, Chelsea Kroh and Dalen Kroh; and great-grandchildren, Kyleigh Drinnon, Kaiana Drinnon and Kaylynn Watt.
Gunda loved going to the beach, yard sales and being around her family.
She will be truly missed.
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or www.chapelofthelakes.com.
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Ernest John "Gordon" Roberts, passed away suddenly on Dec. 14, 2022, in Sutton, Norwich, United Kingdom.
He was born on July 11, 1937 in England.
Gordon was a beloved brother, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
Following the death of his wife in England Gordon moved to California in the 1970s where he developed a passion for American cars and culture.
In 1978 Gordon married Roberta and in 1987 Gordon, Roberta and their two children Walter and Samantha moved to Cobb Mountain.
Gordon was a resident and respected real estate agent in Cobb until 2003 when he and Roberta moved to Kansas to be closer to children and grandchildren.
In 2014 Gordon moved back to the United Kingdom but his love for American cars continued. Gordon was often sighted in his Chrysler 300, a rarity in England.
Gordon is survived by his brother, Ian; son, Walter; daughter, Angie; as well as his grandchildren, Justin, Arriel, Blaise and Haley; and great-grandchildren, Jace and Kai.
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