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Clifford H. Madison
January 3, 1931 - Dec. 6, 2025
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Clifford Hugh Madison passed away peacefully in his home on Dec. 6 at the remarkable age of 94.
An avid hunter, Cliff loved spending time out on the range, camping and hunting with his friends. Cliff also enjoyed gardening, reading a good war story or western, spending time with his family, and telling stories that always kept you guessing.
After graduating from Upper Lake High School, Cliff was drafted into the Army during the Korean War. He spent two years on the East Coast, where he was assigned to a missile unit. Cliff loved telling stories about all he did and saw during his time in the military.
Following his military service, Cliff went on to college at Chico State, completing his degree in biology before going on to work at Lake County Mosquito Abatement, where he spent 35 years at a job he loved.
Retirement suited Cliff well, as he spent his time with his grandkids and friends, hunting and, of course, storytelling. He also enjoyed his daily walks and the monthly luncheons with his old friends, who all shared the same life experiences and age group, aka the Rat Pack.
Cliff was preceded in death by his wife, Marlee, of 25 years, whom he always held deeply in his heart. He is survived by his ex-wife, Jeannie Madison; son, Carl; stepchildren, Janice Mills and Gary and Allen Peront; grandchildren, Andrea and Katie Madison, Nicole and Brian McMurray; and many great-grandchildren.
Per his wishes, there will not be a service. Instead, his family and friends will continue to honor him the way he would have liked best, by sharing stories and remembering a life well lived. If you would like to share a memory or photo in his honor, please visit his memory board at
the following link: https://www.kudoboard.com/boards/7xPbdOv6.
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit ChapeloftheLakes.com. 
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Elem Indian Colony Tribal Elder Sarah Brown Garcia made her journey home on Dec. 13, 2025, surrounded by her family at her home in Santa Rosa, California.
Sarah was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She loved to travel with her family, ensuring that she left them with memories that would last a lifetime.
She honored her culture by participating in her traditional dancing and passing down traditions to her children and grandchildren to ensure that these traditions are never lost.
Sarah was a source of love and warmth to everyone who knew her. Her kindness, generosity and gentle nature touched the lives of so many. She had a love for her tribal community and served her tribe as secretary treasurer for over 20 years. Sarah's love for the people led her to pursue a career in nursing.
Sarah is survived by her, husband, Agustin Garcia; her children, Sarita Garcia, Agustin Garcia, Leon Garcia, Emilia Bonds, Lena Dale and Jordan Garcia; her grandchildren, Mateo Garcia, Gabriel Garcia, Nevaeh Garcia, Ethan Bonds, Kailani Dale, Leilani Dale and Agustin Garcia Jr; her son, and daughter in-laws, Jericca Perez, Eric Bonds, Melvin Dale and Angelica Garcia; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Theresa Hopper Brown and Calvin Brown; her siblings, Mable Fourkiller, Stephen Brown, Anthony Brown, Nathan Brown and Carter Brown.
She will be deeply missed and forever remembered. Her memory will live on in our hearts.
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.
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Olive May McQueen passed away in Sacramento, California surrounded by family on Oct. 5, 2025 at the age of 96.
Born April 19,1929 in Healdsburg, California, Olive lived a life of few words, but left a long standing impact on those she knew.
She attended Kelseyville High School before being a student at Canyonville Bible Academy and later at Glad Tidings Bible Institute in San Francisco where she graduated. This training helped her as a co-pastor and minister’s wife with her husband of 62 years, George.
Outside of her role as a church leader and George wrangler, Olive’s gentle touch, patience and calming presence contributed to her prowess in other areas. The halls of the Lake County Fairgrounds still echo with her countless blue ribbon entries for her vegetables. As an angler, her extraordinary patience reeled in catfish, carp, and bluegill from Clear Lake that would make the bass pros jealous. As a mother and grandmother, her quiet but commanding presence always brought peace to her family.
Olive was a prolific reader and lover of stories, devouring novels and afternoon soap operas like popcorn, and her presence was a guarantee at any of her grandchildren’s events. Her quiet resolve helped her tackle complex 1,000 piece puzzles and survive two strokes and outlived the doctors who told her she wouldn’t live a long life. True to her character, she didn’t gloat.
She is predeceased by her husband, George McQueen; survived by her three sons, George, Michael and David; brother, Robert Fultz; seven grandchildren, Sarah, Nathan, Jared, Isaac, Brenden, Stephen and Abigail; and 13 (and counting) great-grandchildren.
A celebration service will be held on Jan. 17 at 11 a.m. at Lakeport Christian Center. Lunch will be provided for everyone after the service. In honor of Olive, there will be potato salad.
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit chapelofthelakes.com.