Obits
Pat West
Jan. 20, 1936 - Dec. 5, 2019
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Pat was born in Michigan City, Indiana, and moved to California in 1944.
She and her husband, Bob, came to Lakeport in 1977. They bought Thompson’s Frosty and Pat went to work for the Lakeport Post Office for 29 years.
Before Bob passed away, they were both involved with the Lakeport Lions Club where they had lots of fun and made many friends.
Pat is survived by her girls, Christine, Karen, Mary, Kim and Kendall; and grandchildren, Amy, Erin, Doug, Courtney, Corey and Nick. She loved them all.
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
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Joe Torrente came to this country as a teenager from a small island named Marettimo off the mainland of Sicily.
Coming from a long line of fishermen, Joe worked as a commercial fisherman out of Monterey for many years before a fulfilling career with Pacific Gas and Electric Co. lasting over 23 years.
Joe, an avid fisherman, was a generous, fun-loving man who passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019.
In recent times, he loved having lunch at the Live Oaks Senior Center with his circle of friends.
He leaves behind a void that must now be filled with happy memories of his smile and humor.
Joe is survived by his beloved wife, Verna; children, Ken Wilhite and his wife Cindy, Carolyn Peckham and her husband Steve; daughter-in-law, Sandy; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and a great-great-granddaughter. He also leaves behind his sister, Anna Sardina, and her husband, Frank; nieces, Annamaria and Francesca; grand-nieces, Cassandra and Francesca; grand-nephew Frank; nephews, Frank Bonanni, George Bonanni and many more relatives and dear friends.
We will always treasure our memories of camping and fishing with Joe.
Joe was predeceased by his son, Dallas Wilhite, and nephew, Michael Sardina.
A celebration of life will be held at the Live Oaks Senior Center, 12502 Foothill Blvd. in Clearlake Oaks, on Saturday, Jan. 25, from 2 to 4 p.m. Please help us celebrate Joe’s life.
Thank you for your thoughts and well wishes.
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.
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LAKEPORT, Calif. – Maureen (Mo) Surridge, was born Aug. 7, 1934, in North Andover, Massachusetts, and passed away suddenly in her Lakeport home on Dec. 4, 2019.
“Mo” left Massachusetts in her early 20s, and had an active administrative and sales career in Salinas before retiring to Lakeport, where she was deeply involved with the Lakeport Women’s Civic Club for the many years that her health and strength allowed outside activities.
She was predeceased by her beloved sons, Steven and George.
Mo will always be deeply loved and missed by her loving and devoted companion of 17 years, John Mantle; her daughters, Cheryle Helton and Denise Shere-Holland; her grandsons, Nick BeeCraft, Joe Enus, Chad Enus and Mark Shere; her granddaughter, Kim Shere; her great-grandsons, Mikeale and Aniken BeeCraft; and her great-granddaughters, Moriah and Jorga Enus.
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
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