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William Chase Rowe
July 26, 2005 to Oct. 10, 2022
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Chase's bright and loving light is missed by all.
Chase is survived by his mother, April Lynn Painchaud and step-father, Donald Schleif; his father, WIlliam "Billy" and step-mother, Kealani Rowe; sister, Selena Marie Hale and brother-in-law, Paul Nyholm; step-brother, Allyn Schleif and his girlfriend, Trista Rose Ales; grandmother, Susan Painchaud and grandfather, Sean Nugent; grandmother, Janet Mabray (Rowe) and grandfather, Shannon Mabray; aunts, Sherri and Leighann Painchaud; aunt, Dawn Painchaud and uncle, Noah Vanhoose; aunt, Jessica (Rowe) and uncle, Raymond Wilson; cousins, David Morales III and Lidia Guerrero, Gabriella Egger. Nathaniel, Michael and Owen Saenz, Christopher, Matthew and Hannah Wilson, Noah Jr. and Mark Vanhoose; second-cousins, David Morales IV, Hunter and Neveah Wilson; and many other family and friends.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, Oct. 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 1625 N. High St., Lakeport.
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. — Florine Evelyn (Winters) Phillips, 85 years old, passed away on Sept. 25, 2022, after experiencing numerous health complications.
She was survived by her partner, Stephen Nicholls of Lakeport; and three children, daughters, Peggy Innes of Kelseyville, Micki (Innes) Boyd of Richmond, Virginia, and son, Michael Innes of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.
Florine is fondly remembered by her three grandchildren, Brian Boyd, Jeffrey Boyd and Melissa (Innes) Al’Emoosh, and six great-grandchildren.
Florine was also survived by her two sisters, Jean (Winters) Aaker and brother-in-law Leslie Aaker Sr., and Linda (Winters) Gotshalk and brother-in-law, Len Gotshalk.
Florine was born on Nov. 17, 1936, in Broadwater, Nebraska and later moved to a family farm in Reddington, Nebraska after her parents were granted the property in the “New Deal” by President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
In the summer of 1948, the family moved to Lakeport, California where Florine attended school at Lakeport Unified School District.
Florine was no stranger to hard work. In her teen years, Florine began working at Herrschners in Lakeport. After this, Florine started working with her former husband, Don Phillips at Phillips Paint and Body Shop.
Later, Florine split her work week between working for Dr. Donald Browning, M.D. and the Lakeport Drug Store, where she worked for 30 years.
Her final years were spent working at Northlake Pharmacy in Lakeport.
People who knew Florine will remember her quick wit, her love of animals and her contagious laugh, and most of all her love of family!
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.
Private family services will be held graveside at Hartley Cemetery TBD.
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Marion Claro Quitiquit Sr.
June 15, 1941, to Oct. 5, 2022
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Marion Claro Quitiquit Sr. was born June 15, 1941, in Upper Lake, California to Claro Quitiquit and Marie Boggs Quitiquit.
He passed peacefully at his home in Lucerne, California, on Oct. 5, 2022, following a courageous fight against cancer.
He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Dora Quitiquit; son, Marion Quitiquit Jr. (Maryann); and stepsons, Michael Martinez (Morgan), Brian Martinez, Phillip Alorro (Yolanda) and Kathy Alorro.
He is also survived by brothers and sisters and their spouses, Steve Quitiquit (Nina) and Godfrey Quitiquit (Nancy) of Cortland, California, Wanda Quitiquit, Robert Quitiquit, Lalaine Bouncristiani, Irenia Quitiquit (Chris) all of Nice, California, and numerous nieces and nephews, including Meyo Maruffo (Randy) of Upper Lake.
Marion was an Elder at Robinson Rancheria of Pomo Indians of California. He served on the Tribal Business Council from 2004 to 2005 and participated in activities of the Tribal Elders for many years.
Marion left Lake County as a child with his parents and siblings; he was raised on the Delta Islands in San Joaquin County. He attended local schools including Tracy High School. He joined the Marine Corps in 1960 and was honorably discharged in 1964.
He began working for Pacific Gas & Electric Co. in 1968, where he worked as a gas construction welder. His duties included training new welders and supervising as needed. Marion completed projects throughout California in his 38 years with the company. He retired in 2006.
Marion and Dora moved to Lake County in 2002. He enjoyed gardening and planted a large garden each spring. He would share fruit and vegetables with his family and neighbors.
Marion was an excellent cook. He made dishes from many different cultures. He enjoyed making new dishes and would often change recipes, adding fresh vegetables and different spices to make the dish his own.
He also repaired or improved boats and cars. He enjoyed boating and fishing, often accompanied by his wife. He also enjoyed hunting although he didn’t do much hunting after moving to Lake County.
Marion was known as a no-nonsense man who could easily express his ideas, opinions and concerns.
He was well respected and will be greatly missed by all that knew and loved him.
Chapel of the Lakes in Lakeport is handling his final arrangements.
A celebration of life will be held at the Chapel of the Lakes on Thursday, Oct. 13, beginning with the viewing at 1 p.m. and followed by the sermon at 3 p.m.
