LAKEPORT, Calif. — Mark Anthony McCloud Jr., age 39, a resident of Lakeport and member of Big Valley Rancheria passed on July 16, 2022.

Mark is survived by his fiancé, Deena Chavez and his children, Vanessa, Joanna, Isaiah, Mina, Max, Myles and Fermin McCloud.

He will be lovingly remembered by his parents, Dina and Mark, grandparents, brothers and sisters, aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.

Traditional Native American visitation will be held at 3125 Red Feather Lane in Lakeport on Friday, July 22, at 11 a.m until Monday, July 25, at 10 a.m.

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

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Written by: Elizabeth Larson

Published: 23 July 2022

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Leonso Paul Rangel entered into rest on July 18, 2022.

Leo was a tribal member of Big Valley Rancheria. He was always full of smiles and jokes and brought laughter to the room. He truly touched so many people's lives.

Leo is predeceased by his mother, Leota; daughter, Aliana Rangel; grandparents, Annie and Hudson Jack.

He leaves behind his honorary Pop, Kent Wooldridge; siblings, Anthony, Larry and Leah Jack; children, Nate, Teena, Jonetta, Dannette, Leah, Sativa, Junior, Joe, Kayden, Jr., Michael, Kamiyah, David and Novalee; grandchildren, Nate, Amiya, John, Pops, Waynona, Waylan, Anthony, Eagle Feather, Ricc, Phil and Emilio Jr.

Traditional Native American visitation will be held at Big Valley Gym in Lakeport starting on Tuesday, July 26, at 11 a.m. continuing until Friday, July 29, at 10 a.m.

Leonso's wish was to be cremated so there will be no graveside funeral.

Family and friends that wish to pay their condolences are welcome to attend. Anyone that would like to bring a dish to share with the family would be appreciated. Please keep the family in your prayers.

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

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Written by: Elizabeth Larson

Published: 22 July 2022

LAKEPORT, Calif. — Herminia (Minnie) Monsivaiz Garcia passed away peacefully in her home on July 12, 2022, in Lakeport, surrounded by much of her loving family and faithful friends.

She was born on Feb. 10, 1939 in San Pedro Coahuila, Mexico and legally came to the United States circa 1947.

She was a resident of Lake County for over 60 years and lived in Scotts Valley and Lakeport.

Minnie worked as a labor camp cook, walnut picker and was a teacher’s aide in the Head Start education system. She volunteered with the senior center and at the Kelseyville thrift store. She was an avid bingo goer and enjoyed going to the casino.

Minnie is survived by her life partner of 45-plus years, Jesus Macias; sister, Maria Ibarra; five children, John Daniel Baltazar, M. Dolores Arroyo (Jesús), Jesús Garcia, Rafael García (Leticia), Avigail García Flores (Tomas); 16 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.

Visitation was held at Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary on Friday, July 15, with a Rosary that evening.

Funeral Mass will be held at St. Mary Immaculate Catholic Church in Lakeport on Saturday, July 16, at 10 a.m. with interment to follow at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery.

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

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Written by: Elizabeth Larson

Published: 16 July 2022