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On Dec. 11, 1938, Sara Hernandez was born in Villachuato, Mexico.
She moved to the USA with a vision for a better life and opportunity for her family. She worked hard as a migrant worker, but her strength and perseverance provided opportunities and memories for herself & her family.
Sara had a passion for sewing, cross-stitching and knitting gifts for the people she loved. She had a love and appreciation for music, gardening and cooking.
She loved spending time with her family and teaching her daughters and grandchildren how to make her favorite dishes.
Her greatest accomplishment was seeing her children graduate from school, thrive in their careers, and watching them grow and build their own families.
Sara was proud to have accomplished becoming a U.S. citizen. She leaves behind her husband of 57 years, Emilio; her children, Lilia, Ignacio, Elsa, Juana, Victor and Sara; her 21 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
The words of wisdom she left to her family were: "Dios aprieta pero no ahorca.”
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — In loving memory of our father, Brandon Lawrence Snow, who passed away on May 17, 2022.
He was the loving father of Alex C. and Cherylanne J. Snow; son to Cheryl A. Holstine and Rexford L. Hazelwood; brother to Alicia M. Brown; finally many aunties, uncles and cousins. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
One of the kindest souls on this planet, our father was a gentle, giving man who worked tirelessly to ensure that his family had everything they needed. He faced every challenge in life with admirable strength and courage.
Early in life, our father learned the importance of hard work and he instilled that same work ethic in us. He was always there for us, a shoulder to cry on. He was a man of strong faith and he taught us the importance of family and doing what is right. Our father was a true role model who we will always look up to.
Visitation will start at 9460 Main St. Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake Community Building on Saturday, May 21, at 10 a.m. with funeral service there on Sunday May 22, at 2 p.m.
Graveside service will be held at Hartley Cemetery on Wednesday May 25, at 10 a.m.
He will be laid to rest with grandmother, Leona P. Snow and sister, Kimberly M. Hazelwood.
Following the burial, please join the family for a potluck meal to celebrate Brandon’s life at the Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake Community Building at Noon.
Auntie Alicia would like to add this, “End? No, the journey doesn’t end here. Death is just another path, one that we all must take. The gray rain-curtain of this world rolls back, and all turns to silver glass and then you see it.”
Father, you are now at peace, but you will live on forever in our hearts. We love you so much. Rest in peace.
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.
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Nancy Lee Windrem was an inspirational teacher whether instructing fourth grade students in a classroom or teaching songs to Girl Scouts around a campfire.
Born in Berkeley on Oct. 29, 1927, Nancy passed away on April 27, 2022, in Santa Rosa.
As a young child, Nancy was adopted into the family of Lee D. Windrem and Marjorie Rickabaugh Windrem and their two adult sons, Marion and Philip. They lived in Point Richmond where Lee practiced law.
In 1932, the family moved to Marjorie’s ancestral home in Kelseyville in Lake County. Nancy attended Kelseyville schools and graduated from Santa Rosa Junior College and UC Berkeley.
Nancy first worked for the Girl Scouts and then obtained her teaching credential and taught in public schools in Berkeley, the East Bay and Santa Barbara. She taught a year in New Zealand and then in a private school in Calistoga.
Nancy retired to the Burbank Heights senior community in Sebastopol where she served as a docent for many years at Luther Burbank’s Experiment Farm.
Energetic and athletic, Nancy loved swimming, camping, hiking, backpacking and skiing with friends. She shared her passions with her nieces and nephews, always with fun and laughter.
Nancy is survived by nieces, Phyllis Morales, Susan Lozano and Marjorie Windrem, and nephews, Peter Windrem and David Windrem and their spouses, children and grandchildren.
At a family ceremony, she will be laid to rest alongside her parents and brothers in the Kelseyville Cemetery.
God bless you Nancy Lee. May you rest in peace.