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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Alice Emily Sperling gained her wings peacefully in her sleep in the early morning hours of October 25, 2019.
Alice was born to the late Clint and Esther Ruddock on May 15, 1925, in Valencia, California.
She resided in Finley, California, where she met the love of her life, Billie Paul Sperling.
Alice and Bill were married for 73 beautiful years and had four children.
Alice is survived by her daughters, Sandra Wood of Lakeport and Linda Courtright (Emmitt) of North Bend, Oregon; and her son, David Sperling (Debbie) of Phoenix, Oregon.
Alice has left a legacy behind of nine grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and 24 great-great-grandchildren. Grama Alice had a special and individual relationship with every one of her grandchildren, but one thing remained the same with all, she was loved and adored by all.
Alice is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Billie; her son and daughter-in-law, Lonnie and Karen Sperling; and grandsons, Tony Sperling and Clifford Morris.
Alice was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She is fondly remembered for her contagious smile and welcoming home.
Alice cherished her family and loved family celebrations. Holidays were always very special in her home, Christmas Eve and Easter being her favorites. On Valentine’s Day she would put her extra special love into every hand cut heart cookie she made XOXO.
Alice always sent a greeting card to everyone for every occasion. Alice loved gardening from her boysenberries to her abundance of flowers. She enjoyed traveling to Reno, Alaska, Oregon and the coast.
Alice enjoyed cooking, sewing, quilting, embroidering and painting. She enjoyed spending time on the patio playing Pinochle, Chicken Track, or Yahtzee with family and friends.
Alice is now at peace in the arms of her sweet Billie.
Services will be held at Hartley Cemetery at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 23, with a gathering to follow at the Lakeport Yacht Club at noon.
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Yolanda “Yo” “Yo-Yo” Blocher Knight was lifted by the angels to our Lord in heaven above on Oct. 30, 2019.
Born March 24, 1983, to proud parents, Richard Knight and Yolanda Knight Paciocco, she was raised in Lakeport, California, and graduated in 2001 from Clear Lake High School.
She was a devoted and loving mother of four beautiful children, Hannah, age 14, Alexis, age 12, Vincent, age 9, and Casey, age 7. Her life was first and foremost dedicated to raising and providing a loving home for her children.
Her closeness to family and friends and her genuine ability to love unconditionally came from her strong Faith in God. Her humor was refreshing and her smile infectious, wise beyond her years, everyone valued her advice.
Her kindness was unbiased and she saw every person for their potential and not their faults. This was evident as often times lines were formed along the walls at her business, Morgan’s Barber Shop, all wanting to get in her chair, not only for the great haircut, but to be blessed with her inspiring words. Walking out always better than they arrived!
Giving so freely and easily for her family and friends, Yo showed up, she participated and never hesitated to help in any way she could.
Our Angel Yo is survived by her four loving children; father, Richard; mother, Yolanda; the love of her life, fiancé Javier Castanades; her brothers and sisters, Richard Knight and Karen, Brian and Natalie Knight, Adriane Corona Villela Knight and Pancho, Patricia Knight Alvarado and Sergio, Michael Knight and Katie, Brittani Walker, Sierra Bullman; many, many “other sisters,” nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles and so many friends, you know who you are, and Yo cherished all of you.
As an Angel among us and in her giving nature Yo was also an organ donor and continued to bless others as she left our world by saving three adult lives and four newborn babies.
God bless our Yo-Yo, she has been taken into the loving arms of others who have passed before us, her grandparents, Vincent and Elizabeth Paciocco, Grandpa Obie Knight, Grandma Jan and Bill Bostick, and her uncles, Jimmy Knight, Henry Paciocco and Lou Paciocco.
We will take comfort knowing you are among the Angels watching over us. We will miss your beautiful smile and your unconditional love, the incredible memories we shared with you will be imprinted in our hearts forever more!
A celebration of Yo’s life will be held on Saturday, Nov. 23, at 2 p.m., at 5450 Sabin Road in Kelseyville.
In lieu of flowers a trust, “Love for Yo-Yo’s Loves,” has been set up at Umpqua Bank to benefit her kids and/or contact Holly Schneider at Kelseyville Brewery, Main Street in Kelseyville, with any gifts, gift cards anything that can directly help the children during this difficult time.
If anyone has something they'd like to share about YoYo, whether funny, heartwarming or how she touched your lives, we'd be honored to hear them. Also following the celebration of life there will be food and music because Yolanda would want us to be smiling!
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com .
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Joseph Raymond Pimentel
April 2, 1990 - Oct. 31, 2019
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Joey left us suddenly, unexpectedly.
He was loved by many, especially his family. He is survived by his spouse, Shauna; his children, Joseph and Jason; his mother, Karen; his father, Joe; and extended family.
A memorial service is scheduled at Nice Community Baptist Church in Nice on Sunday, Nov. 17, at 2:30 p.m.
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit, www.chapelofthelakes.com.