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Oliver (Bert) Goodwin
March 10, 1931 - July 12, 2025
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Oliver (Bert) Goodwin’s story spans a continent.
Born in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, where he worked as a railroad telegrapher, and married Sarah, in 1952. They moved to Southern California in 1969 and raised three sons, Paul, Larry and Dean, eventually settling in Lakeport in 1978.
Bert passed peacefully in Santa Rosa. He was kind, thoughtful, and quietly strong. His gentle spirit will be dearly missed.
Funeral service will be held at Chapel of the Lakes on Monday, July 28, at 11 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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Dorian Jacob Wilder
May 7, 2003 - June 15, 2025
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Dorian was an extraordinary young man that, as his wife aptly put it, “had a heart so big you wondered how he got through the front door.”
He had a soft spot for all the students he worked with at both Mountain Vista and Kelseyville Elementary after school programs. He truly did light up a room with his infectious smile when he entered it and his laughter did the same.
He was an avid golfer who truly loved the game. He spent as much time as he possibly could at Buckingham Golf Course where the Wotherspoon family elevated his skills and made the golf course one of his favorite places in the world.
When they weren’t golfing, he and Jackie spent time camping, boating, and everything outdoors with family and friends.
Dorian passed away unexpectedly June 15, 2025.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Jackie; parents, Danielle Havrilla Wilder and Jake Wilder; and adoring sister, Delilah.
He was deeply loved by grandparents, great-grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, inlaws and friends too numerous to list (though Tanner, Bobby, Daylyn, Elijah and Jonah were especially close) but who all knew he loved them with his signature and heartfelt “Love you” whenever he left your presence.
His memory will always make us smile, his absence will always hurt. “Love you too, D.”
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Emily Ann Rodriguez
1989-2025
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Emily Ann Rodriguez was born on Dec. 17, 1989, in Lynwood, California.
Her struggle with multiple chronic illnesses ended at age 35, on the evening of Monday, May 5, 2025 in Lakeport, California, her place of residence for approximately 10 years.
Emily's youth was spent in Long Beach, California, and other surrounding cities, including Lynwood, Norwalk and Downey. Emily enjoyed learning, and earned multiple degrees, including her Master of Legal Studies degree in 2019.
Emily was predeceased by her mother, Jeri L Osborn, in 2011.
She leaves behind her three amazing, beautiful children: Janine, age 13, Theodore, age 8, and Abygael, age 5, as well as Ocean, her shepherd/husky mix puppy.
Also left behind are her father, Felix L.; four brothers, Felix T. and his wife, Cindy, Evan, Jake, and Elijah; nieces, including Felix's daughters with Cindy, Jasmine and Liliana, and Jake's daughter with Mariel, Jeralynn.
Emily had many good friends and people who were exceptionally close to her; many of her friend's children called her Auntie or Tia. She also leaves behind countless aunts, uncles, cousins, and other family and friends who mourn her loss.
Emily's wishes were to be cremated without a large service, and for her remains to be spread at a special place in nature where she felt a strong connection to family.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you please consider registering as an organ donor and documenting and sharing your after-life wishes with your loved ones before it's too late.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, July 12, at The Vine Church, 2801 North Towne Ave., Pomona, California.
All are welcome; a potluck reception will follow.
Emily proudly identified as a member of House of Ravenclaw.
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofhtelakes.com.