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COBB, Calif. – A graveside memorial service for Craig “Gilly" Newfield will be held on Friday, Sept. 25, at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of the Pines outdoor church at Forest Lake at Highway 175 and Forest Lake Drive, Cobb.
Gilly will then be taken by riderless horse to Glenbrook Cemetery on Bottle Rock Road for his final rest. Social distancing and masks, please.
Craig was born to Elna and Richard Newfield on Good Friday in March 1951 in Burbank, California. His mom always said he came that day just to mess up her Easter plans.
He moved to Cobb when his parents purchased Cobb Valley Ranch on Bottle Rock Road. He was 11 when he stayed with his father to save his home from a wildfire. He was heartbroken when the ranch was lost in the Valley fire.
Craig attended Little Red School House (his mugshot still hangs there). He was a Kelseyville High graduate.
He participated in 4-H and amateur rodeo where he was a bareback bronc rider. He couldn’t make any money at it so he decided to stick to his second career as a truck driver.
He worked for Clearlake Truck & Crane, Red Archer Equipment Rental and Archer Trucking for more than 40 years. He always made sure to go and “worsh” his Peterbilt on weekends.
His favorite part of the day was walking into his garage, popping a Coors and turning on his TV, as it was “Fiesta Time.”
He once had a horse named “little Horse” because, well, he was little. He used to say he was born 100 years too late. We know that wasn’t true as he would have starved to death on the trail because he couldn’t boil water.
Craig was a simple man with a huge heart, a great sense of humor and few demands. If you could make his mother’s recipe for mac and cheese from scratch you were a keeper.
He passed quietly in his recliner, watching his favorite cartoons (NASCAR or WWF). We are not sure if it was from his displeasure of the outcome, that he would miss his beloved Kansas City Chiefs season, or if it was because he did not want to see the Hospice nurse again.
Craig is predeceased by his mother, Elna, and his father, Rich (No more red X soda pop for him either).
He is survived by his wife, Emily of 25 years; sister, Linda Eastman; brother, John Newfield; daughter, Rosalinda; two nephews; and two grandchildren.
Donations can be made in Craig’s memory to the American Cancer Society for the research of Polycythemia Vera, for which there is no cure.
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. – Richard Miguel Gomez was born Aug. 6, 1945, to Lewis Joseph Gomez and Ramona Agnes (Ellis) Gomez. He began his journey home to the Ancestors on Sept. 6, 2020.
Richard leaves behind his beloved wife of 29 years, Lucille Barbara Gomez. He is also survived by his daughter, Trina Gomez, and his only living sister, Carol Gomez. He is predeceased by both parents; his brothers, Mitchell, Joseph, Andrew, Lawrence and James; and his sisters, Rosella, Wilma, Delores and Isabelle.
Richard raised many children that were not his biological children, but he was always the best dad he could be. He is also survived by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews. He was loved and respected by everyone who knew him.
Richard is known for his kind, giving heart. He held many volleyball tournaments so the young people could have good memories and enjoyment in their lives. He is best known for his Annual Easter Egg hunt that he held for the less fortunate families in his community with money that he saved all year to put on, feeding the community and buying prizes for the kids.
Many people may know him with his Konocti Vista Casino Security uniform. He worked for more than 26 years at Konocti Vista Casino in different positions but ended his career in security.
We are saddened and heartbroken for his loss, but he left many of us with good teachings and fond memories.
Richard dedicated his life to our Roundhouse cultural ceremonies, as his chosen way of life. He always honored his word and even though he would sometimes be stern, he was always true. He lived a good life of honesty, integrity and hard work. He was a true humble servant of our Creator.
We love him. He is going to be missed dearly.
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. – Robert Alvin Dinsmore, “Bob,” age 85, of Lakeport, passed away Sept. 7, 2020.
Bob was born in Santa Cruz on June 23, 1935. He graduated from San Jose State University with a bachelor's degree in accounting.
He was a former marathon runner and competed in Bay to Breakers in San Francisco.
As a bank manager, he met wife Judy Dinsmore and married Jan. 29, 1962.
The couple moved to Upper Lake, California, where they helped her parents run the beloved Red Barn Mini Ranch.
Bob then worked as an accountant for Mt. Konocti Growers for over 30 years. Next, he worked at Quercus Ranch until he retired in 2005. He won the prestigious “Half Pear” award and was a well-loved member of the agricultural community.
He was treasurer of the Lake County Channel Cats for 16 years and was an active member of TOPS.
He loved spending time with his family, including two children and two grandchildren, lovingly referred to as “The Waltons.”
He enjoyed playing card games with his family and taking care of his many pets.
Bob is preceded by parents Joseph and Edith Dinsmore and wife, Judy of 58 years.
Bob is survived by his children, Ken Dinsmore (Kim) and Jen Hanson (Jeff); sister-in-law, Barbara “Bobbie” Dore, niece Pam Dore and two grandchildren, Allison and Nikki Hanson.
He will be greatly missed by his friends and family.
Due to COVID-19, there will be no funeral service. However, to remember Bob we encourage everyone to find laughter in pulling a practical joke on a loved one as this was one of his favorite past times.
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