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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Phyllis Torrente passed away on March 13, 2026, at the age of 99.
Born Phyllis Scaduto on May 26, 1926, in Trapani, Sicily, Italy. She was 10 years old when she immigrated to the U.S., residing in San Francisco.
Phyllis met her future husband, Frank Torrente, in December 1946, then married on Dec. 18, 1948. They had 53 years together and raised six children.
They retired to Clearlake in 1981, where she resided for the remainder of her life. She was always surrounded by family, which was very important to her.
She is survived by her sons and daughters: Ventura Torrente, Gale Grimm, Phyllis Ann Torrente and Michael Torrente, all of Clearlake; daughters and sons-in-law, Antonina and Rickey Falasco of San Bruno and Frances and Greg Grigsby of Citrus Heights; grandchildren, Frances and Aldo Escorcia, Tom and Buffy Wedertz, Richard and Evelyn Falasco, Jenn Brust, Robert L. Millsap (Leah), Bryan Forney and Jessica Forney; 15 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Speranza Giacalone of Monterey; numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews; and many, many friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank; granddaughter, Angela Grimm; son-in-law, Robert A. Millsap; and daughter-in-law, Lucy Fraley.
Visitation will be held at Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary on Monday, March 23, from 9 to 11 a.m., with the Rosary beginning at 10 a.m.
Funeral Mass will be held at St. Mary Immaculate Catholic Church on March 23 at noon, with burial to follow at Lower Lake Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers please donate to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 7023, Merrifield, VA 22116-7023.
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit chapelofthelakes.com.
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Virginia ‘Ginny’ Reordan
1946–2026
LAKEPORT, Calif. – Virginia “Ginny” Reordan, born in Marshall, Texas passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 9, 2026, at the age of 79 while living in Lakeport, surrounded by the love of her family.
Ginny was a devoted wife, loving mother and proud grandmother who cherished time spent with her family. She was happiest when everyone was together, and those gatherings were the moments she treasured most.
Her Catholic faith was very important to her and remained a guiding presence throughout her life. She loved animals and always enjoyed having them around the house.
Ginny remained closely connected to her roots in Jefferson, Texas, where she was part of a very large extended family and shared lifelong bonds with many cousins in the area.
Ginny lived for many years in Vacaville, California, where she raised her family and worked for the Vacaville Unified School District as a teacher’s aide supporting students. Her patience and caring nature made a lasting impact on the students and families she worked with.
After retiring, Ginny and Richard moved to Rio Vista, where they built many wonderful friendships through the people she met at St. Joseph’s Church.
Ginny is survived by her loving husband, Richard Reordan, and the two would have celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary on March 27; her children, Michelle (Ron) and Lance (Andrea); and her grandchildren, David (Kirstinn), Weston, Zachary and Scarlett. She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Diane Green, and the many nieces and nephews of Jon and Diane’s large and loving family.
She was preceded in death by her youngest daughter, Heather; her brother, Jon Allen Green; her sister, Mary Lynn Green; and her parents, Lynn Faust Green and Adelaide Wise Green.
A Rosary followed by a memorial Mass will be held at St. Mary Immaculate Catholic Church, located at 801 N Main St. in Lakeport, on Saturday, March 28, at 10:30 a.m.
Ginny’s family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to all those who have reached out with their prayers, love and support during this difficult time.
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit chapelofthelakes.com.
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Jerry Otis Arthur Veach
Aug. 10, 1938 – March 7, 2026
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Jerry Otis Arthur Veach, 87, of Kelseyville, California, passed away peacefully at home on the morning of March 7, 2026.
A kind, quiet man with a twinkle in his eye and an inventive mind, Jerry was known to all as a troubleshooter who could fix just about anything.
Born on Aug. 10, 1938, in Crescent, Oklahoma, to Oscar and Nina Fern (McClure) Veach, Jerry’s life was defined by a 10-year career in the United States Air Force (1961–1971).
Serving as a communications maintenance supervisor during the Vietnam era, he was a craftsman responsible for the complex teletype and cryptographic systems that kept the military’s global networks running, both overseas and in the States.
He brought that same technical knowledge to his civilian career, calibrating the heads-up displays for F-16 and F-18 fighter jets at Kaiser Electronics in San Jose, Jerry was the one people trusted to get the most complicated equipment back in working order. He also spent many years as a vital part of the maintenance shop at the Masonite plant in Ukiah, California.
Beyond his professional life, Jerry was a man of many talents and interests. He was a small-business owner in television repair, a teacher of stained glass art and woodwork, and a dedicated DIYer who transformed his ranch into a place where he could build his ideas.
He was famous for having a dozen projects in motion at any given time — from creating a beautiful koi pond and garden to tending to his livestock.
While some projects remained “works in progress,” his home was filled with his creative energy and his knack for dreaming up new plans and making them real.
Jerry is survived by his beloved wife and partner in life, Margaret Veach; his first spouse, Elvira Fontaine; his children, Kamy Maxwell-Vella (John), Michael Veach and Christopher Veach; his sisters, Virginia Goebel and Lucy Stugart; and his grandchildren, Jennifer (Maxwell) Nymeyer, Kyle Maxwell, Tyler, Josh and Kristina Veach; and many great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, Jesse, Oscar Jr., Frank and John.
In accordance with Jerry’s wishes, a private cremation will be held.
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit chapelofthelakes.com.