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Joe David Galvan Sr.
April 14, 1951 – May 13, 2023
Husband, Dad, Papa, Friend – a man who loved well and was well loved, Joe “Dave” Galvan passed away surrounded by his family on May 13, 2023, at the age of 72.
Dave was the second of three children, born on April 14, 1951 in Harlingen, Texas to Carlos and Ramona Galvan.
He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Charlie.
Dave attended Andrew Hill High School in San Jose, California, where he met the love of his life in 1965.
Dave and Barbara were married in 1971 and remained together until his last breath.
In 1978, Dave’s career with PG&E landed them in the tiny town of Cobb Mountain, California, where they proudly raised their three children — Jody, Davey and Justin.
Dave was an avid hunter and fisherman, but his biggest joy came from preparing food for his family, friends and neighbors. Anyone could stop by, completely unannounced, and he would immediately get to work in the kitchen or at his barbecue on the back deck, and within 30 minutes, he would present you with a delicious home cooked meal.
In 1999, Dave welcomed his first grandchild. It was apparent to everyone that knew him that being Papa was the best thing about his entire life.
Throughout the next several years, Dave welcomed seven more grandchildren, none of which could do any wrong in his eyes.
Dave is survived by his wife, Barbara; their three adult children Jody, Davey (Tracy) and Justin (Erika); and his grandchildren, Dakota, Tyler, Joe, Wyatt, Jaxon, Hunter, Trinity and Camila; as well as countless family and friends.
A viewing and service will be held on Tuesday, May 23, at Chapel of the Lakes, 1625 N. High St., Lakeport, California. The viewing will begin at 10 a.m. and the service will begin at noon.
Dave will be laid to rest at the Glenbrook Cobb Cemetery, 12969 Bottle Rock Road, Kelseyville, California, immediately following the chapel service.
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LAKEPORT, Calif. — Carolyn Johnson, “CJ,” passed away April 25, 2023, in Lakeport surrounded by family and loved ones after a short battle with cancer at the age of 87.
She was born in Amesbury, Massachusetts and spent most of her life in San Francisco and graduated from Balboa High School.
She later moved to Novato, then moved to Lake County to build and resided in her home in Lucerne, California for over 40 years.
Throughout her career she held many high secretarial positions earning employee of the year and a letter from then-Sen. Mike Thompson while employed with Lake County Public Works.
She retired in 1996 but continued an active lifestyle of fishing, bowling, doing puzzles, playing Mahjong, playing the organ and yard work, and her favorite place to shop was Home Depot.
CJ took pride in everything she did and had a lot of friendships that lasted a lifetime! She will be really missed, always cherished and loved, and never forsaken. In lieu of sending flowers donations can be made to Hospice of Lake County.
A celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 1, at the Nice Community Baptist Church.
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.
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William Biggs
Born: Aug. 11, 1942
Modesto, California
Deceased: May 8, 2023
William (Bill) Biggs was the eldest of 11 children.
He is survived by four brothers and five sisters; his wife, Carol Simpson Biggs; daughter, Marty Aarreberg; son, Marshall Moore; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Bill moved to Lake County, California, in 2000 when he retired from his construction equipment sales business in San Diego County.
He served three years in the U S Army, Graduated from San Diego State University with a Masters in Business Administration.
He was personnel and payroll manager for San Diego City Schools for 10 years before becoming a business owner, in Lakeside, California, where he sold construction equipment.
Bill was a loving father, grandfather, and friend to those who knew him. His personal mission was to mentor the young people in his life; he had much to share and wanted to help shape the future of the young people around him.
He had a passion for Italian cars and a gift for bringing them back to life. As Parkinson’s Disease took over his life, he continued to restore his Italian beauties by guiding people to help him get them on the road.
He was a charter member and on the board of the Alfa Romeo Owners Club, member of the Ferrari Club of America, Ferrari Owner’s Club, No Name Car Club, Clearlake Car Club, Lake County A’s and numerous other Car Club’s.
He raced vintage Alfa Romeo’s at Laguna Seca in the 1970s and prided himself on driving his car to the track every year, from San Diego, instead of transporting it by trailer.
Bill will be missed by those who knew him and especially by his wife, Carol.
There will be a funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Friday, May 26, at St Peter’s Catholic Church, 4085 Main St., Kelseyville. Refreshments to follow.
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