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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Nancy Jean (Nunes) Conrad, was born on Nov. 11, 1946, in Marysville, California, and moved to Santa Cruz a year and a half later.
She attended Santa Cruz schools and graduated from Santa Cruz High School in June of 1964.
Nancy grew up in the Garfield Park Christian Church where she accepted Christ as her Savior at age 10. She was active in youth group and choir where her father, who was the choir director, encouraged her to sing her very first solo.
Nancy met the love of her life, Mark Conrad, in high school in 1963, but they didn't date until about a year later.
She attended Cabrillo Junior College as a college freshman until following her future husband to Chico State.
She married Mark on June 11, 1966, at her childhood church in Santa Cruz. Their union produced three children: Cristy Jean, Scott Alan and Timothy Michael.
Nancy is survived by her husband, Mark; daughter, Cristy Fox (Mike Fox); son, Scott Conrad (Jennifer Conrad) and son, Tim Conrad; six grandchildren, Jordan Fox (Julia Fox), Matthew Fox, Rena Fox, Trey Conrad, Payton Conrad and Kara Fox, and two great-grandchildren; brother, Robert (Bob) Nunes (Linda Nunes); uncle, Howard Nunes (Alberta Nunes); in-laws, Warren Conrad (Joy Conrad), Chris Conrad (JoAn Conrad), Tyler Conrad, Cinda Killebrew, Suzanne Conrad and Bob Osborn; five beloved cousins, and numerous nieces and nephews that she loved dearly.
She is predeceased by her parents, Marge and Bill Nunes; older brother, Bill Nunes and his wife, Janet; her older sister, Marlene Osborn (Nunes); and in-laws, Frances and Warren Conrad.
When Nancy was not doing the most important job of being a housewife and mother, she was involved in church activities; she taught children's Sunday school classes, led the Joyful Sounds children's choir, served in women's ministries, sang in the choir, was part of the MNM Trio (Marilyn, Nancy and Mickey), and sang the lead in several of the Christmas and Easter cantatas.
She ran Rainbow Acres Preschool from her home on Kelsey Creek for eight years, after which she went to work as support staff for Kelseyville Unified School District. She held multiple job titles at both the Kelseyville Elementary School and Mountain Vista Middle School including classroom aide, lunchroom aide, reading resource aide and middle school resource aide.
She retired in 2005 after 20 years in the school district. She worked with many great teachers and students and felt blessed by her years working with children.
Nancy passed on to meet her Lord on July 12, 2023, after a four-year battle with familial pulmonary fibrosis, a condition that she had in common with her father, Bill, and sister, Marlene.
After retirement, her greatest joy was being a grandmother (Grammie) to her six grandchildren.
She was blessed by all of the memories and lives that she touched and touched her.
A celebration of life will be held at Grace Evangelical Free Church at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 19, followed by continued fellowship and refreshments.
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.
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LAKEPORT, Calif. — Gloria Jean Rivas was born on May 6, 1966, in Pittsburg, California, and passed away unexpectedly on July 1, 2023, at her home in Lakeport.
She is survived by her husband, Marc Edward Rivas; son, Marc Daniel Rivas (Vanessa); sisters, Donna Gill and Sharon Sonafrank (Greg); mother-in-law, Irene Rivas; brother-in-law, Eric Rivas (Donnete); and numerous nieces and nephews.
She is predeceased by her parents, Wanda and Leroy Gill, and sister, Katherine Kruenegel.
Gloria graduated high school in Kelseyville, California. She had a long career as an escrow officer and in her later years as a deputy assessor recorder.
Gloria’s biggest joy in life was raising her son with her husband of 27 years, and spending time with nieces and nephews, with whom she shared her love of music and art.
Not only was she loved by her family but also by many friends in her lifetime. Her knowledge and life experience benefited many, and will not be forgotten. But her love will be truly missed.
A memorial service will be held at Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary on Saturday, July 15, at 10 a.m.
A celebration of life will be held the same day at her home starting at 6 p.m.
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. — Ronnie Lawrence Boyd Jr. was a proud father, caring husband, devoted Papa and diligent public servant.
Ronnie passed away suddenly on June 11, 2023, at the age of 51 after a motorcycle accident that took the life of both him and his wife Dena Boyd.
Ronnie was born to Nora Pixler and Ronnie Boyd Sr. on May 17,1972. He was the oldest of three, with brothers Jessie and Guy.
In December 1990 Ronnie married Christine Ingalls and together they had two children, Kevin and Rachel. Of all his achievements in life, Ronnie always claimed that his children were his greatest accomplishment.
After 19 years of marriage, Ronnie and Christine divorced in 2010. In 2013 Ronnie remarried and was wed to Dena Wynn. Dena and Ronnie were preparing to celebrate their 10 year anniversary prior to the accident.
Ronnie was widely known for his almost 30-year career as a firefighter, both locally and throughout the state.
His career began in 1995 when Ronnie joined the Lakeshore Volunteer Fire Association and began serving the community, while also working at Homestake Mine.
He rose to the rank of captain despite being a volunteer and became an integral part of the development of the department, training and mentoring many other young firefighters.
In 2003, Ronnie made firefighting his primary profession and began working for CDF (now known as Cal Fire).
In 2015, Ronnie retired as a volunteer in order to focus on family, but continued on with Cal Fire. In 2016, he was promoted to captain for the Humboldt-Del Norte Unit. Ronnie held this position up to his passing.
Ronnie is remembered by his family, friends and colleagues as an incredibly hard worker, a friend to all, and the life of the party. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and riding his motorcycle.
His greatest joy however remained his family and with the latest title of Papa Ronnie, he was fully content in his life.
Ronnie is survived by his brothers, Jessie and Guy Boyd; his son, Kevin Boyd (married to Emmalena); daughter, Rachel Weidner (married to John); his granddaughter, Raegan Weidner; stepchildren, Jesse, Cole and Marissa Wynn; and step-grandchildren, Tyler, Karsyn, Riley, Savannah, Makenna, Abbigale and Lillie-Mae.
A funeral service is scheduled for 10 a.m. on July 29 at the Lake County Fairgrounds, 401 Martin St. in Lakeport. All are welcome to attend.
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