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- Written by: Elizabeth Larson
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Tia Ann Delong was born on July 21, 1975, in Napa, California, and passed away on Sept. 21, 2019, at the age of 44.
She had been a resident of Lake County for the last 40 years and loved the sense of community here.
She had been employed with the Department of Veterans Affairs for the last seven years but had been involved in the healthcare field for the span of her whole career.
Tia lived a life of many passions including her work at the VA, striving to make the autism community better for her son Shane, and supporting her daughter Bailey throughout sports and school.
She loved traveling and making amazing memories with her husband Larry including everything from concerts, Raiders game, Jeep adventures, and nights out on the on the town with friends and family.
Tia loved music and singing. When she sang, she filled the whole room with personality, sass and joy. She met and stayed in contact with so many friends through the beautiful gift of her voice.
She will be remembered most for her infectious personality, and her ability to tell it how it is. She was an amazing cook and family dinners that never started on time will be missed by all. No one made enchiladas, buttermilk biscuits, and huevos rancheros quite like Tia.
She was a wife, daughter, sister, mother, and friend to many and will be missed beyond words. Gone much too soon, rest in peace Tia Ann Delong.
She is survived by her husband of 21 years, Larry Delong, and her three children, Bailey, Shane and Mollie. She had one grandson, Benjamin, who called her Memaw because she was too cool to be called grandma. She also leaves behind on older sister, Lisa Lunsford; a loving mother, Maryann Wildman; and her father-in-law, Raymond Delong.
A celebration of Tia’s life will be held on Oct. 20 from noon to 5 p.m.
Care and arrangements entrusted to Jones and Lewis CLMC FD800, www.jonesandlewismemorialchapel.com, 707-994-6417.
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – A faithful husband and best friend, known as Dad and Papa to his stepgrandchildren. Mikey the handyman provided his services to many in our community. He had a child-like spirit, and loved children dearly.
Michael was born Aug. 29, 1953, in Torrance, California, to William B. and Tammie Jo Thompson. Older siblings are Bill Jr. Thompson and Jan Harris.
Michael moved to Lake County in the late 1980s where he met Cruz in 2005. They worked in Healing Rooms and attended many prayer and worship gatherings together; where he played his guitar with friends, Terry and Valerie House. He was a lover of God, and had a special relationship with him.
Michael and Cruz married in 2010 and spent nine years together.
Michael leaves behind wife, Cruz; son, Michael Jr.; daughter, Kelly; stepchildren, Tony, Tasha, Julia and Sara; stepgrandchildren; Shannyn, Daniel, Elijah and Hannah, and one on the way, along with best friend, Dan Hobbs.
His battled with cancer ended on Sept. 13, 2019.
He was loved dearly by many, and will be truly missed.
A celebration of life will be held at the Finley Revival Center on Big Valley Road (across the street from Angel's Restaurant) in Finley on Saturday, Oct. 5, at noon.
Please bring your memories and a potluck dish to share.
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – A loving husband, Pops, Dad, Papa Witter, and true friend to all who knew him, Gary Steven Ungewitter, 68, passed away at home on September 20, 2019, after losing his battle with cancer.
Gary was born on Aug. 14, 1951, in Lakeport, California, to William and Martha Ungewitter and spent the remainder of his life in Kelseyville.
In 1995 Gary met the love of his life, Valerie, while working at Gard Street School and married her two years later.
Gary leaves behind his wife, Valerie; son, Steven; adopted daughter, Heather (Tate); stepson, Thomas (Maggie); grandchildren, Cyrus and Bella; along with lifelong friends, Barry, Bill, Brian, Charlie and Leroy.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Hospice of Lake County or the Kelseyville Fire Department who lovingly cared for him.
Celebration of life will be held at Kelseyville Lions Club on Nov. 16, 2019, at 1 p.m. Please bring your memories to share with his family.
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611 or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.