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- Written by: Elizabeth Larson
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Our Beautiful Girl, Alyssa Marie Gomez-Jack, has left this world, her spirit has traveled on.
Alyssa was born March 4, 1996, to parents Michael L. Gomez and Marcellina M. Jack.
She passed on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022. She was 26 years old.
Alyssa lived her entire life on the Big Valley Rancheria and was an enrolled member of the tribe.
She loved participating in sports, particularly volleyball, both in high school and on the native circuit.
Alyssa attended and graduated from Clear Lake High School. Once she turned 18, she worked for her tribe’s smoke shop where with persistence, dedication and hard work, she became assistant manager.
Her two children, Alina and Owen Fred, were her biggest motivators and she loved them more than life itself. They were the center of her world and she was the best mother to her babies.
Alyssa helped to provide support, love and care for her niece, Nikia, who was also like a child to her.
Alyssa is survived by her fiancé, Jonathan Fred; parents, Michael (Gina) and Marcellina (Aaron); brothers, Michael B. Gomez, Niko Cazares, Matthew Smith, Michael Smith, Steven Morgan, Andrew Gomez; sisters, Mona Gomez, Vanessa Gomez-Jack, Deidra Lopez, Feather Morgan and Mary Morgan.
She also is survived by her uncles, Kelly Jack, Philip Jack and Jeremiah Jack; great-aunt, Karen Toledo; aunts, Carla Rodriguez, Valerie Jack, Janine Williams and Cherie Dickinson; and numerous close cousins, nieces and nephews and many, many friends.
Alyssa is predeceased by her maternal grandparents, Valentino P. Jack and Marlene Jack; paternal grandmother, Rosella Gomez; sister, Nikia Gomez; uncle, Charles Jack; aunt, Selena Jack; and great-grandmother, Ruth Manuel.
This is just a little insight about who our beautiful girl was in life, but she was much, much more to her family, her friends and her community.
The memory of Alyssa’s big, bright, beautiful smile will continue to live on in our memories and our hearts until we are all united again.
We love you, Alyssa.
A traditional four-day ceremony and viewing will be held at the Big Valley Rancheria Gymnasium at 1002 Osprey Court, Lakeport, California, beginning on Friday, Dec. 9.
Graveside services will be held at St. Mary’s Cemetery on Monday, Dec. 12, at 11 a.m., followed by a post-funeral reception with the family.
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit https://chapelofthelakes.com/.
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- Written by: Chelsea Schultz
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — I am heartbroken to announce the death of my father, Paul Louis Schultz.
He passed away unexpectedly at the age of 60 on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022.
He was born in Santa Rosa, California, on Nov. 18, 1961, to mother Sandra Lee Hage and father Robert Lee Schultz.
He was a graduate of the Ukiah High School class of 1980 in Ukiah, California.
He leaves behind his daughter, Chelsea, and son, Davis; his brothers, David and Kip; sister, Francis; Aunt Shirley, Uncle Paul and Herb; cousins, Rhonda, Rochelle, Lancy, Traci and Travis; sisters-in-law, Ruby, Rose and Kathy; brother-in-law, Greg; nieces, Renee, Claire, Sarah and Wendy; and nephews, Chase, Cade, Justin and Tyler.
Anyone who met him could easily tell how special of a person he is. You could always feel his big heart and loving nature.
He was an amazing and respectable man who loved his family and was always willing to give a helping hand to anyone who asked. He loved doing acts of kindness for others.
He is unexpectedly at peace and will rest easy with his wife, Rheta; mother, Sandra; father, Robert; mother-in-law, Virgie; grandmother, Neoma; grandfather, Harold; uncle, Harold Jr.; and Aunt Lynn and Uncle Jimmy.
Funeral services will be held at noon on Dec. 10 at the Lucerne Community Church, 5870 Highway 20 in Lucerne. There will be a small potluck after.
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Godfrey Luke John Sr.
1941-2022
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — In loving memory of Godfrey Luke John Sr., A.K.A Shadom, 81 years old, where he stayed at Elem Indian Colony but was an elder member of Big Valley Rancheria.
He left us on Nov. 17, 2022.
He was a hard worker and worked as a security guard of Robinson and Elem, as well as being a
field worker.
He was predeceased by Godfrey Jr., Lawrence Jr., Harmon, Marstin, Milfred and Jeremy.
He left behind his love, Martha; his sister, Charlotte; his kids, Renee, Adrian, Ko-e-ya and Houghton; his grandchildren, Xae-li, Vanessa, Isa, Lil Adrian, Lil Elk, Jordan, Mya, Jazzmyne, Damien, Houghton Jr., Laylah, Nations, Bibbz and Tub Tub; and his great-grandchildren, Godfrey, Lil Jeremy, Baby J and one on the way.
We will be bringing him home to Elem Indian Colony Reservation on Friday, Nov. 25, at 11 a.m. and will be there for four days where we will then be burying him on Monday, Nov. 28, at Elem Indian Colony.
He will be greatly missed, and may he rest in peace.
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.