LAKEPORT, Calif. – Johnny Lloyd Hamner Sr. of Lakeport passed away on Sept. 8, 2019, due to complications following heart surgery.

Johnny was born at the old hospital in Upper Lake on Sept. 20, 1937, to the Thomas and Johnnie Cecil Hamner of Lakeport.

He attended the Upper Lake School system and later in life was employed by the City of Lakeport for 27 years and retired in 2011.

To keep in shape Johnny faithfully walked through the town of Lakeport twice daily always following the same 22 block path.

He was a self-reliant, hard-working man who stayed active with the local auto races as a driver in the early years and as flagman for the Lakeport Speedway during the 1960s and 1970s. His great-nephew, racer Kevin Sabol, made a final memorial lap at the last race of the season this year in his honor.

His love of vehicles was evident in his classic 1950 Ford pickup he named “Old Blue” that he owned approximately 60 years and is still parked in his garage today.

Loving father of Johnny (Tina) Hamner Jr. of Kelseyville, California, Naomi “Deon” Hamner of Lakeport and Tracie Pettenger of Sacramento. Proud grandfather of Laura Pettenger, Sarah (Joe) Heaney, Sarah Aiken, Ashley Dahlin, James Aikin and Kenny Karns. Great-grandfather of J.J. Heaney and Aiden Williams, with many nieces, nephews, relatives and lifelong friends including Alan Hyden and the late Rodney Saling.

Johnny was a gentle and kind man and yet a strong patriarch of his family. He was a man that will be deeply missed by us all.

A celebration of life will be held for Johnny on Saturday, Oct. 26, at noon at Lakeside County Park, 1985 Park Drive in Kelseyville. There will be a potluck picnic.

Everyone is invited to join us as we share the many eventful moments and memories of his life.

To sign in your favorite dish or for more information please contact Tracie at 916-539-8470.

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Written by: Elizabeth Larson

Published: 23 October 2019

Efren Alvarado Rodriguez
May 11, 1923 – Oct. 10, 2019

LUCERNE, Calif. – Efren Alvarado Rodriguez was born on May 11, 1923, in Fort Davis, Texas, to Fernando Rodriguez Jr. and Merced Alvarado Rodriguez.

He passed peacefully at home in Lucerne on Oct. 10, 2019, surrounded by his loved ones.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 68 years, Adela Vasquez Rodriguez.

He is survived by their children, Robert Rodriguez (Mary) of Stockton, California, Delma Luevano (Lu) of Cave Junction, Oregon, Judy Albino (Jim) of Tracy, California, Efren V. Rodriguez (Barbara) of Stockton, Norma Gonzalez (Jose), of Lucerne, Dora Quitiquit (Marion) of Lucerne, Benjamin Rodriguez of Kansas City, Missouri, Ernie Rodriguez of Lucerne and Samuel Rodriguez (Pauline) of Stockton.

He is also survived by 23 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren and many great-great-grandchildren.

Efren moved his family to Tracy in 1950, where he worked as a truck driver and mechanic for over 40 years for various agriculture companies including Hayes & Sons Trucking, Lucio and Manuel Costa, Thorsten Trucking and the Bianchi Brothers.

Efren enjoyed boating and fishing often accompanied by his wife, Adela. He also enjoyed gardening where he planted tomatoes, squash, chili peppers, melons and the best grapes ever. His wife would can the tomatoes and chili peppers which he would generously share with his friends and family. He was an active member of the Moose Lodge 2283 in Tracy for many years.

Efren also enjoyed hosting barbecues at his home on Tracy Boulevard where he lived over 40 years. Each year on their wedding anniversary a big barbecue was held which always included live Mariachi singers that all the family really enjoyed.

In June 2018, he moved to Lake County, where he lived with his daughter Dora and son-in-law, Marion Quitiquit. His son Ernie Rodriguez also moved to Lake County at the same time.

Efren’s laughter was infectious and will be greatly missed by all that knew him.

Chapel of the Lakes in Lakeport is handling his final arrangements.

A celebration of life will be held at the Moose Lodge in Tracy on Oct. 25. That will be immediately followed by a luncheon hosted by his children from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friends and family are invited to attend.

Interment will be private.

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Written by: Elizabeth Larson

Published: 23 October 2019

Patricia ‘Patti’ ‘Da’ Lyndall
Nov. 21,1941 - Oct. 10, 2019

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Patricia Ann Lyndall passed away peacefully in her home in the early morning of October 10, 2019.

Patti was diagnosed with lung cancer early 2017. She was a fighter; she fought cancer and was cancer free in March of this year. The disease and the treatment took a toll on her health and sadly she passed at the age of 77.

Patti was born in Seal Beach, California, to Ernest and Nellie Piwald. She moved to San Francisco at a young age and attended Saint Matthews Catholic school in San Mateo, California.

In 1956, Patti moved to Kelseyville and attended Kelseyville High School. She was head cheerleader when she graduated in 1958. After graduation, she moved back to the Bay Area and attended John Robert Powers Modeling School.

While visiting friends in Lake County, Patti went to a party at Deake’s house. When Deake saw her, he said, “Come on Patti, let’s go get some beer,” and that was it, “We dated from then on.” In 1960, Deake and Patti eloped in Reno.

Deake and Patti lived in Lakeport when their first son, Deake Patrick was born on Nov. 20, 1961. Just short of a year later Thomas “Tommy” Lyndall was born on Nov. 15, 1962. The family moved to Hayward where Deake was working. Their third son, Michael “Mike” Lyndall, was born on July 22, 1965. Eventually the family moved back to Kelseyville, where Patti lived for the rest of her years.

Deake and Patti raised their boys on the racetrack. All three of their sons played several sports. The amount of time that Patti spent watching her kids and grandkids on the sidelines at the race track, football field, baseball field, basketball court, golf course, etc., added up to a lifetime of memories.

In 1972, Deake and Patti bought the Brick Tavern in downtown Kelseyville. Patti owned and ran the business until her passing.

In 1989, big Deake and little Deake died in a plane accident in the height of little Deake’s racing career. The loss of her husband and oldest son was obviously devastating. With the help of her two surviving sons, Mike and Tom, and her grandsons, David, Deake Jacob and Brandon she was able to go on and live a beautiful life.

Patti loved being with her family and she absolutely loved holidays. Every holiday was over the top, especially Easter and Christmas. Patti loved being with each of her six grandsons. Sundays were family days, spent out at her house enjoying the lake, pool and wiffle ball! Loud boys, big meals and good laughs every Sunday always brought a smile to her face. Patti’s grandsons were her world and the relationship and love she had for each of them was everything to her.

Survived by her sons, Thomas and Mike (Aleisha); daughter-in-law, Theresa; and grandsons, David, Deake Jacob, Brandon, Noah, Payton and Deake Arthur; and great-grandson, Santino.

The Lyndall family would like to thank her caregivers, Susan Lemos, Eva Baisau, Maileia Lozano, Cindy Offel, Katherine Renner, Jennifer Fletcher and Carla Gallagher.

Funeral Mass will be held at St. Mary Immaculate Catholic Church on Friday, Oct. 25, at 11 a.m. Interment to follow at Kelseyville Cemetery.

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

Published: 19 October 2019