Alfonso Robles
Oct. 10, 1959 - Aug. 3, 2019

Alfonso moved to Sacramento about 10 years ago and there he found happiness, working and living in the community that he enjoyed.

His family is abiding by his choice for cremation with no services.

He was loved by all and will be missed.

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: 06 August 2019

MARION RAY SNYDER
‘RAY’
JULY 16, 1939 – JULY 9, 2019

Ray passed away peacefully July 9, 2019.

He was born in 1939 in Enid, Oklahoma, to Leroy and Goldie Snyder (Johnson). In 1942 the family moved to Long Beach, California and that is where he grew up with his four brothers and two sisters.

Around 1955 Ray began his career as an iron worker, Shopmans Union in LA and Arizona and Locals 416 and 378. He loved his job.

In the early 1980s Ray moved to Kelseyville, California, and bought a walnut business on Bell Hill Road, Snyder Ranch. He eventually expanded the company with the help of his family to Lake County Walnuts Inc. If he wasn’t talking about his nuts, he would either be playing a card game at the local casino or be talking with friends at the Brick Tavern (his favorite bar), especially the coffee club in the mornings. Ray also enjoyed fishing in the Sacramento river and the ocean.

Ray will remain in our hearts and will never be forgotten.

Ray is survived by his wife, Michelle Snyder (Posner); sons, Jason Snyder of Kelseyville, Craig (Joanne) of Nice and Mark (Pierrette) of Forest Ranch; five grandchildren, Charleena, Brandon, Justin, Kayla and Brian; six great-grandchildren, Amiah, Kaden, Fallen, Zayrin, Elizabeth and Colin; sister, Doris of Long Beach; brother, Jerry of Garden Grove; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life will be held Aug. 10 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Clear Lake Riviera Clubhouse, Kelseyville.

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: 27 July 2019

KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – Russell “Russ” F. Norton was born in Kelseyville on February 19, 1925.

He was the youngest of three sons born to Fred Henry and Bonnie (Denio) Norton. He was descended from the pioneer family of Charles and Sarah Piner who settled in Kelseyville in 1861.

A life-long resident of Kelseyville, Russ died at his home on July 13, 2019, after a long and rewarding life of 94 years.

One of just five classmates, he graduated from Kelseyville Union High School and enlisted in the US Navy in 1943.

After World War II he returned home and joined the family business, Norton Motors, a fixture in downtown Kelseyville, which started as a Ford agency by his father Fred in 1923.

In 1946 Russ married Carol White at the White family home, now the Saw Shop Restaurant.

With the arrival of the Korean War when he was recalled to active duty, he and his family moved to Pennsylvania, where he served until 1953. He became a lieutenant and completed his service in the Navy Reserve in 1959.

When they returned to Kelseyville Russ and Carol settled back into their home on Third Street, where they raised their three children. He also went back to the family business, joining his brother Howard in the operation of what was then a Dodge dealership.

In 1959 when Howard left to pursue another career, Russ became the sole owner. In 1970 Russ added Chrysler/Plymouth to the Dodge dealership. His son Mark joined him at Norton Motors in 1972, where they worked together until 1987 when Russ retired.

His adored wife of 50 years, Carol White Norton, predeceased him in 1997. He is also predeceased by son-in-law Pete Jerome, daughter-in-law Erin Norton and great-granddaughter Brionna Jerome.

Russ is survived by his son, Mark Norton of Red Bluff; daughters, Pam Jerome of Lakeport and Margie Mitten (son-in-law Ben) of Kelseyville; 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

He is also survived by his devoted partner of 20-plus years, Jan Alexander.

The family home was always open to fun-filled gatherings for swimming, barbeques, weddings, reunions, dinners and holiday celebrations. Russ loved being with family and friends.

In that family tradition a celebration of life is being held at his home 5180 Third St., Kelseyville, on Saturday, July 27, from noon to 4 p.m.

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Written by: Elizabeth Larson

Published: 23 July 2019