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LAKEPORT, Calif. – Cecilia was born in Santa Rosa, California, on Feb. 11, 1990.
Better known as Cece, she passed on Dec. 23, 2020, in Lakeport due to complications of COVID-19.
Cece has three children, Anayeli Rios-Mota, Carlos Hernandez-Mota and Bear Mota- Burrows.
Cece was engaged to Korey Burrows.
She is the daughter of Carmelita Hopper and Augustine Mota Jr; granddaughter of Benjamin and Patricia Want; sister of August Mota, Chester Mota, Jesus Frias-Hopper, Carmen Mota, Auggie Mota; and sister-in-law of Jean Mota and Amy Macias-Mota. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts, cousins and friends.
Cece was loved by many people. She was known to love everyone, she knew how to make everyone laugh and always have a good time.
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. – David Paul Jack, born in Lake County on Nov. 28, 1943, and entered into rest on Dec. 31, 2020.
David was a lifelong resident of Big Valley Rancheria and also a tribal member.
David is predeceased by his parents, Hudson Jack and Annie Jack; brothers, Cedric Jack, Neal Jack and Tino Jack; and sister, Leota Jack.
Uncle Dave's wishes were to be cremated.
He is survived by his great nephew, Nick Jack, his caregiver that cared and loved him deeply and will always have those special memories with his Uncle Dave; niece, Natalie Cruz and nephew-in-law, John Cruz who loved his heart and soul; sons, Ernie Jack and John Jack; daughter, Anita Jack; great nieces, Alicia and Yolanda Garibay; and many other nieces and nephews.
Uncle Dave will be greatly missed by all of us. I LOVE YOU UNCLE!!!!
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. – Arline Edna Koschel was born, June 9, 1926, in St. Louis, Missouri.
On Dec. 19, 2020, she met her savior at the age of 94 embracing a Life of Eternal Peace and Joy.
Her husband of 63 years, Robert Edgar Koschel, preceded her in March 2008.
They moved to Nice, California, in 1985 where Arline lived the remainder 35 years of her life surrounded by her many friends.
She is survived by three daughters, Pamela Butler, Deborah Myers and Rebecca Jones; six grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
Arline moved to Southern California in 1954. For a short period of time, she worked at France Drive Inn as a carhop taking orders and serving food on roller skates.
In addition, she applied for a job working in aerospace and was surprised that she was hired without a high school diploma. She did not complete high school due to illness. She had always been a skilled sewer and that skill got her the job. She was honored to have worked on the Space Shuttles.
Arline was loved and liked by many. She was known for her laughter, jokes and having a good time.
During her years in Lake County, she enjoyed many friends through her involvement in Lake County Bowlers, The What Ever Red Hat Club, Bingo at Lakeport Senior Center, Pat’s Dancing Feet and The Stitch and Bitch Gang.
In addition, she is survived by her best friend who loves her dearly, Casey Moneymaker.
Casey Moneymaker and Pamela Butler will be making arrangements for a celebration of life in spring 2021.
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.
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