LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Danelle Diane Jones, 66, passed away in the early morning of Friday, May 6, 2022, after an aggressive return of cancer.

Her final days were spent at her childhood home in Clearlake, where she was visited by many loving family members and friends.

After working at the U.S. Post Office for nearly 30 years, she and her husband retired to the quaint and quiet city of Monte Rio, California. There, they lived out their dream of being close to the ocean and Russian River. The area was a perfect place for food and wine lovers, such as themselves.

The nearby Bodega Bay was a favorite destination of theirs. They loved feasting on clam chowder, mussels, oysters, crab, and other fresh delicacies from the sea. They often enjoyed a fun day of snacking and crabbing off of Doran Beach.

Not a person to sit idle, Danelle spent much of her retirement crafting and creating artwork. The ocean and its landscape inspired her to create the most unique art, sculptures and trinkets. Her hobbies spanned many interests, such as driftwood crafts, sea glass art, basket weaving and beaded jewelry.

Like her husband, she was a loyal Giants fan and enjoyed many home games in San Francisco. While black, gray, and purple were well known as her favorite colors, she regularly sported a Giants-emblemed shirt, hat, coat or pants.

Anyone familiar with Danelle knew that she was tough as nails. For example, once after coming home after a day’s worth of chemo (with a chemo pump still strapped to her side!) she proceeded to wrangle and drill holes into a luggage-sized piece of driftwood for an art project she was working on. She was a force to be reckoned with.

Danelle was loved as fiercely as she lived. As a devoted mother, daughter, sister, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother and dog mom, she inspired a lifetime of family and friends to live life to the fullest. Her strength, beauty and boundless love will be forever missed.

Her family finds comfort in that she is now in heaven with the love of her life and husband of 20 years, Ray Jones, who passed away in October of last year. They are now free to travel the world, staying at luxurious establishments, eating the best food and sipping exotic drinks. They are likely gazing upon the majestic orcas that live within the beautiful San Juan Islands, a place Danelle always wished to visit.

She is survived by her mother, Jan Garner; parents-in-law, Bud (Nancy) Jones; sisters, Jaye (Mac) Horst and Darsy (Shawn) Swatosh; children, Jennifer Waine, Kelly Weiper, Sam Dutton, Jeff (Holly) Jones and Kacie Weiper; grandchildren, Kelci, Kaydon, Jaelynn and Lilah; and great-grandchild Johnny.

In remembrance of Danelle’s life, the family asks that any charitable donations be made to hospice.

LAKEPORT, Calif. — Lyle Erwin Stockwell passed away peacefully in his Lakeport home on Saturday, April 23, 2022, in the company of his longtime companion Linda Anton. He was 87.

Lyle was born to Charles and Marjorie Stockwell on Nov. 29, 1934, in Medford, Oregon. His
father was owner of a Ford dealership in Yreka, California, where Lyle worked from age 11 until he left home for college. While at the dealership Lyle had many responsibilities, including parts clerk, driver and inventory control.

While in high school he performed in several quintets, playing drums and the saxophone. Music was his passion and it would come to guide his professional career in the years to come.

In 1956 Lyle left home for Chico State College where he majored in and earned a degree in music. He was graduated in 1960, and in 1961 he earned his teaching credential.

Prior to and during his time in Chico he served in the U.S. Navy Reserve attaining the rank of Signalman 3. His service took him to Hawaii and San Diego and numerous other destinations.

Upon his discharge from the Navy in 1960, Lyle landed his first teaching job in Ft. Jones, California. In 1964 he moved to Kelseyville where his career took off and flourished for 30 years, teaching music science at the elementary and high school levels.

It was while teaching in Kelseyville that he met Sharon Deschamps. They married in 1979 and he helped raise her two children, Barbi and Michael Deschamps. Sharon passed away in 2004.

In 2005 Lyle found Linda Anton, who had been recently widowed as well. They grew close and became inseparable. The two traveled frequently, visiting Hawaii several times, touring Alaska and Tahiti and many East Coast destinations, and they enjoyed many salmon fishing adventures on the Oregon coast.

For fun, Lyle joined with several other local musical talents to form the group “Sax-O-Rama.” Lyle played alto sax. They performed at several venues in Lake County over the years, entertaining audiences with “music for all occasions.”

The band's other members were Jack Tatum, music director and soprano saxophone; Don Carter, tenor sax; Nick Biondo, baritone sax; Tom Aiken, piano; Randy Hare, bass; Lynn Clark, drums; and Libby Larson, vocals.

In addition to being a gifted musician, Lyle was a talented wood craftsman, and he took up flying in the 1970s, earned his pilot's license and bought and flew a Cessna 172 for many years. He also participated in many exploratory searches for the volcanic vent atop Mt. Konocti.

Lyle is survived by his loving companion, Linda Anton; stepdaughter, Barbi Jolliffe; his seven grandchildren, Nicole, Clinton, Chelsea, Morgan, Carson, Shaylin and Richard; five great-grandchildren; his sister Carol Codr; and several nieces and nephews as well as many friends and former students.

He was preceded in death by his late wife, Sharon, and her son, Michael.

No funeral services are planned. The family will announce a time and place for a celebration of life in the coming weeks.

Care entrusted to Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary FD1336, www.chapeklofthelakes.com, Lakeport, telephone 707-263-0357.

LAKEPORT, Calif. — Millie Grace Paiva, 97, peacefully passed away May 3, 2022, in Lakeport.

A 47-year resident of Kelseyville, she was born in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, on Sept. 16, 1924.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Manny.

She leaves behind son, Robert (Mary); daughter, Elaine (Dave); eight grandchildren, Kelly, Laura (Steve), Matt (Stephanie), Erin (Adrian), Kristen (Orlando), Mark, Tana (Jerry) and Rita (Andre'); and seven great-grandchildren, Evyn; Kody, Ryder, Wynter, Mackenzie, Gerard and Travis.

Millie worked at Kelseyville school’s cafeteria for many years. She loved line dancing and yard sales.

Graveside services will be held on June 4 at 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s Cemetery, located on Highway 175 in Lakeport.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

KELSEYVILLE, Calif. — Sergio A. Pirlo, a Kelseyville resident for 20 years, passed away on April 26, 2022, while surrounded by his loving family.

Sergio was born in Turin, Italy on Jan. 13, 1935, and immigrated to this country at the age of 15 years.

He married in 1953 and he and his wife, Frances, lived in Brisbane, California, where they raised their family and where he worked as a masonry contractor for 35 years.

Sergio is survived by his wife of 69 years, Frances Pirlo; daughter, Angela Viviani (Gary); son, Apollos Pirlo; grandchildren, Evan and Evanna Pirlo, and their mother Suman Hartzell.

He was preceded in death by his beloved son, Vincent Corrado Pirlo, in 2003.

Sergio was one of Jehovah's Witnesses and his hope was in God's promise of a future resurrection, as stated in the Bible at Revelation 21:4.

The family will have a private memorial service.

Care entrusted to Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary FD1336, www.chapeklofthelakes.com, Lakeport, California, 707-263-0357.

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Helen Marie Riordan Bostock was born on Leap Year, Feb. 29, 1940.

She was the daughter of Jeremiah and Suzanne Riordan, sister of Michael Riordan (deceased). Married to Rob Bostock for 60 years on Nov. 25, 2021. She passed peacefully at home, surrounded by family.

Helen is survived by her husband, Rob of Cobb Mountain; daughter, Nancy Hiteshew (partner Jerry Bonomi) of Valley Springs; son, Alec Bostock (wife Isabel) of Fairfield; son, Derek Bostock of Concord; grandchildren, Angela Freitas (husband Chad) of El Sobrante; Captain Anthony Hiteshew, USAF (partner Dr. Christina Amaro) of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; George Bostock of Fairfield; great-grandson, Sawyer James Freitas of El Sobrante; cousin, Robert Roeder of Fremont; extended family in Idaho, Colleen, Creek, Calder and Johnathon.

Helen leaves behind many friends from the Bay Area and Pine Grove area of Cobb Mountain, California.

She was a member of the Wednesday Mexican Train Domino group; member of the Mystic Order of Anomalies; co-president of the Ladies Guild, Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church; member of the monthly Bunco ladies group; avid reader of mysteries; and happy traveler on land and sea.

Private family memorial service was her request. Please consider donations to a charity of your choice.

Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.

Jimmy Juan “JJ” Jackson passed away peacefully on April 20, 2022, in Kingsland, Texas, surrounded by family.

JJ was born on July 7, 1945, to Doris and Alfred Jackson in Lamesa, Texas.

JJ is predeceased by his father, Alfred Jackson; mother, Doris Biggerstaff; half-brother, Joe Biggerstaff; and life partner, Jack de Vine.

JJ is survived by step-brother, Don Jackson of Dimmitt, Texas; sister-in-law, Nancy Biggerstaff of Marble Falls, Texas; niece, Jeanette (Garry) Soefje of Leesville, Texas; nephew, Joel Biggerstaff of Marble Falls, Texas; and three great-nephews: James, Joey and Johnny Biggerstaff.

After graduating from Odessa High School in 1963, JJ joined the Navy. After he was honorably discharged from the Navy, JJ stayed in California where he later met his life partner of 47 years, Jack de Vine.

JJ worked for Nash Enterprises for 18 years, including Seven Seas Supper Club and managed Starwood.

While part of deVine Feathers, JJ made the feather boas worn by celebrities such as Cher, Lucille Ball and Ann Margaret, to name a few.

JJ loved travel, which included a trip to England and traveling across the US.

In 1982, JJ and Jack opened The Bungalow in Clearlake Oaks and later settled in Nice. While in Nice, JJ was involved with several organizations, including the Senior Center, Robinson Rancheria and was a member of Hartley Masonic Lodge.

Following Jack’s passing, JJ returned to Texas in 2014 to care for his mother.

Graveside Service will be held on Friday, April 29, at 11 a.m. at Upper Lake Cemetery, Upper Lake, California.

Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707- 263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.