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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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John William Roumiguiere
May 31, 1954 – Dec. 13, 2019
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – John was born May 31, 1954, the second of five children born to Bob and Barbara Roumiguiere and spent most of his childhood in San Rafael.
In 1986, John’s father, Bob, asked him to move to Lake County to develop the family vineyards; for the next 26 years, John managed all 400 acres in Lakeport and Kelseyville.
John was one of the original board members of the Lake County Winegrape Commission and was instrumental in marketing the Lake County region and raising the awareness of local winegrapes to surrounding counties. John also pioneered vineyard development in the now-famous Red Hills Appellation and the Roumiguieres sold to well-known wineries for many years.
As education and research chair, John spearheaded education programs for growers and donated blocks of the families’ vineyards that were used for cutting edge research in conjunction with UC Cooperative Extension. The success of the commission continues to this day.
After retiring from grape growing, John continued to use his many talents as vineyard consultant, contractor and welder to Lake County friends and family members. John’s friends will tell you that there never was a time when you called Johnny that he wasn’t there to help you get a tough job done. “Ask Johnny = he will know” was the well-worn phrase among his friends and colleagues – no matter what the job.
John’s passions were riding his Harley, pitching horseshoes and entertaining his family and numerous friends at the Lake Ranch, where they spent summers camping and boating.
John passed away after suffering major cardiac arrest. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Donna Roumigiuere of Lakeport; his three children, Justin (Tausha), Joni and Jenna (Matt); and his two darling grandchildren who were the lights of his life, Alexa and Shayla Rose.
John was predeceased by his father, Robert Roumiguiere Sr. and mother-in-law, Patricia Hudson. He is also survived by his mother, Barbara Roumiguiere of Marin; father-in-law, Robert Hudson from Crescent City; his four siblings, Robert Jr. (Dina), Lynn, Audrey (Dennis) and Marc; his brother-in-law, Mike Hudson (Jo); and many loved nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life for John will be held at the Lake County Fairgrounds in the Little Theatre Building on Saturday, Jan. 4, from noon to 4 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, www.StJude.org, and Disabled Veterans National Foundation, www.donate.dvnf.org.
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.