LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Richard was born on Jan. 26, 1930, to Manuel and Ermelinda Medeiros and he passed away peacefully at home on Oct. 9, 2019.

Richard grew up on the Portuguese Island of San Miguel, the fifth of eight children. He moved to America in 1948 where he met and married his wife, Frances Soares, in 1950. Together they had five children. Frances passed away in 1993 after 44 years of marriage.

Richard found joy in his faith, especially in hard times. He was thankful and devoted to God all of his life, always reminding us of the Lord’s Prayer, “Thy will be done.” He often told us that we are here on earth for such a short time and that we should be mindful of preparing ourselves for eternity and seeing the face of God.

Richard also found joy in his family; so much happiness with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He loved to play his guitar with his brothers and composed many pieces.

Richard is survived by his daughters, Margaret Bandy and Mary (Dave) Morse; son, Dan Medeiros; sister, Rita Silva; grandchildren, Matthew Medeiros, Mark Bandy and Rebecca Bash; and great-grandchildren, Juliana, Barrett, Hannah and Christian.

He is predeceased by his wife, Frances Medeiros; sons, Richard and David Medeiros; and grandson, Ryan Bandy.

Visitation will be held at Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary on Sunday, Oct. 20, from 2 to 4 p.m. with Rosary service at 4 p.m.

Funeral Mass will be held at St. Mary Immaculate on Monday, Oct. 21, at 11 a.m. with interment to follow at St. Mary’s 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: 16 October 2019

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – On Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019, Bobby Leroy Hopkins III, AKA Bobby Sivley, passed away suddenly at the age of 39 at his home.

Bobby was a loving spouse, father, son, brother, teammate, coach and role model.

Bobby will forever be remembered by his wife and best friend Shondra, his three beautiful children Bobby IV, Leroy Fox and Alyssa Lee, by his parents and his sister.

Bobby will also forever remembered by his numerous nieces, nephews, and his extended family and dear friends.

A celebration of Bobby’s life will be held on Saturday, Oct. 26; time and place are to be determined. Memorial donations in Memory of Bobby may be made to Shondra, and can be mailed to 3560 Old Highway 53, Clearlake, CA 95422.

Care and arrangements entrusted to Jones & Lewis CLMC FD 800, www.Jonesandlewismemorialchapel.com, 707-994-6417.

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Written by: Elizabeth Larson

Published: 15 October 2019

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – A native of Kelseyville left us on Saturday, September 28, 2019.

Floyd Elvin Saderlund was born Oct. 23, 1930, to Elvin and Louise (Rentsch) Saderlund, also both Lake County natives.

Floyd was raised in Kelseyville on the farm his mother’s father, Ernest Rentsch, settled in the early 1900s.

Floyd was a graduate of Kelseyville High School, class of 1948. On Oct. 1, 1950, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, serving until July 27, 1954, during the Korean War.

After the service he worked for Bank of America and then farmed on the family farm until retiring. Floyd was a life member of the Lions Club, serving as a club president in the Kelseyville, Isleton and Fortuna clubs during his years employed by Bank of America. Floyd also enjoyed his many years of hunting on mainly the family hunting property.

Floyd is survived by his wife, Betty Saderlund; daughters, Marilyn and Susan “Tami”; sons, Floyd Jr. “Skip” (Mariani) and Kenneth “Ken”; stepdaughter, Diane Watson; stepson, Robert Watson; four granddaughters; one great-granddaughter and one great-grandson. Floyd is predeceased by his sister, Floraine Chalk, and daughter, Linda Rice.

Graveside memorial service will be held at Kelseyville Cemetery on Saturday, Oct. 26, at 1 p.m. A reception honoring Floyd’s life will take place at the Kelseyville American Legion Hall on Second Street and Gaddy Lane immediately following the service. Please bring your best potluck dish and memories to share.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Kelseyville Legion Post 194, P.O. Box 411, Kelseyville, CA 95451 or the California-Nevada Lions Eye Foundation, P.O. Box 7999, San Francisco, CA 94120 are preferred.

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: 05 October 2019