Bob Cartwright passed away on Jan. 9, 2023. He was 85 years old.

Bob was born in Indiana, Pennsylvania in 1937. His family moved to Orange County, California, and at age 18 Bob enlisted into the U.S. Navy in October 1955.

He served on the USS Hornet and the USS Yorktown. During a shore leave in San Francisco Bob met his soon-to-be wife Louise Morrison.

In 1957 they married in Upper Lake, California, where they lived and raised a family of three.

Bob worked 37 years at Masonite Corp. in Ukiah and after he retired Bob and Louise spent their summers fishing and traveling.

Bob also had a passion for restoring old tractors, and if you have been to the Kelseyville Pear Festival or Wild West Day in Upper Lake you probably watched Bob on one of his tractors in the parade.

Bob is survived by his sister, Sue Crawley, and his three children, Gina Gibson of Phoenix, Arizona, Jim Cartwright of Santa Rosa, California, and Brenda Moran of Hidden Valley Lake, California.

He is also survived by two grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and a niece and nephew.

Bob will be interred in the family block next to Louise at the Upper Lake cemetery.

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Written by: Elizabeth Larson

Published: 21 January 2023

In loving memory of our father, Richard Van Caster, who passed away on Jan. 14, 2023, in Red Bluff, California.

He was the loving father of Richard Van Caster Jr. (deceased), Charles Van Caster (Christine Van Caster), Wayne Van Caster, Tracey Van Caster (Jana Van Caster), Sharmayne Roundy, Lorrie Van Caster-Fike (Andy Holl) and Kathy Blume (Darryl Blume).

Richard was the proud Grandpa to 12 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Richard was born on Jan. 17, 1936, the youngest of five children raised in Wisconsin by Louis and Alice Van Caster.

He spent 20 years in the military and retired from the Coast Guard in 1976.

He started a new career and retired as the director of maintenance and transportation at Old Adobe School District in Petaluma, California.

After retirement he moved to Lucerne, California, where he enjoyed his days fishing, telling stories and having coffee with friends.

In April of 2022 he moved to Red Bluff and enjoyed running around his new town with his best friend of 30-plus years, Patricia Ryan.

One of the most generous souls on this planet, our father was always ready to lend a helping hand.

He truly loved people and being around them and was always ready with a story and joke to share.

At Richard’s request no services will be held.

You may make donations to the Gary Sinise Foundation in his honor as an alternative to flowers.

Donations may be made online at www.garysinisefounation.org or mailed to P.O. Box 40726, Nashville, TN 37204.

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Written by: Elizabeth Larson

Published: 19 January 2023

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — The world is a little less bright today due to the passing of Joni Lynn Roumiguiere.

Joni was born Feb. 1, 1986, and is the oldest daughter of John and Donna Roumiguiere.

Growing up, Joni attended Lakeport Elementary and Clear Lake High. She received her AA degree at Santa Rosa Junior College.

Most recently, Joni was putting her cheerful attitude and excellent customer service skills to use while being employed by AAA in Lakeport.

Joni was extremely creative and was known for her photography and painting.

She had a love of all animals but cows held a special place in her heart. She would often entertain her friends and family with her funny animal impressions.

Joni was passionate about all things Disney. One of her favorite pastimes was spending time with her nieces playing and laughing and singing Disney songs.

Joni was a ray of sunshine to everyone who was fortunate to know her. Her infectious laughter and sense of humor will remain with us always.

Joni passed away peacefully on Nov. 20, 2022, and is proceeded in death by her father, John Roumiguiere; grandparents Robert and Patricia Hudson, and Robert Roumiguiere Sr.

She is survived by her mother, Donna Roumigiuere of Lakeport; her siblings Justin (Tausha) Roumiguiere and Jenna (Matt) Amendola; her nieces, Alexandra and Shayla; grandmother, Barbara Roumiguiere; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

A celebration of Joni’s life will be held at 1 p.m. Jan. 28 in the Little Theatre at the Lake County Fairgrounds.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St Jude Children’s Research Center or a local animal shelter of your choice.

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Written by: Elizabeth Larson

Published: 06 January 2023