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Saturday May 10 2003 The Sacramento Bee BS Sylva: He also does the occasional wedding This will be my signature piece To have a chance to express myself in Capitol Park These trellises will be seen by tens of thousands of people 55 Larry Meeks CONTINUED FROM B1 seen by tens of thousands of people There will be pictures and weddings done there It makes me feel like made a The hardy roses though forged in a pit of brimstone have been tempered in a basin of faith Meeks is 59 years old He is a big man with big hands and a gleaming bald head His voice textured and rhapsodic is well-suited to the pulpit He was born in Bakersfield where his father the Rev Reuben Meeks first worked as an itinerant preacher roaming the fields this loudspeaker lashed to the top of his automobile his sermons crackly and faint Meeks served in Vietnam He was educated at UC Davis where while still attend ing school he worked as a maintenance man in the dormitories For 25 years he served as a state executive retired now and spends all his time in consult with steel He lives in a sprawling home he built himself on the Sacramento River which is now chocolate and swollen He has been married 37 years to Dennie Meeks whose father the Rev Dennie Williams founded Williams Memorial Church of God in Christ in 1924 at Eighth and Today the church is at 4495 Martin Luther King Blvd Meeks is an associate pastor there supervises Sunday school and occasionally does weddings His real sanctuary is his garage Here amidst the clangor of raw steel iron anvils gas forges rows of hammers and an array of grinders Meeks pounds out a fluid realm of nature water tules fish birds tree limbs and branches all organic even feathery And now these trio of arbors which Meeks believes are coated with a benevolent spiritual patina I was building these trellises" he says prayed to God that He would bless them And I prayed that God would bless the people who stand beneath them and keep their marriage intact May they live in love their children receive the grace of The Bee's Bob Sylva can be reached at (916)321-1135 or bsylvasacbeecom Sacramento BeeOwen Brewer FUNERAL NOTICESVITAL STATISTICS For Information Call: (916) 32M323 KEARNEY JOANNE LEE Born on June 21 1945 in Los Angeles CA Passed away peacefully to be with God on May 4 2003 Family and friends were present She is survived by her loving husband of seven short years Richard Kearney her loving son Brian Guidice fiance Sandy Myer and his son Joshua Guidice Her loving daughter Lori Ramirez son-in-law Ted Ramirez and their daughters Christina Toni and Rachael Ramirez Her loving stepson Jason Kearney and his son Troy Kearney She also leaves behind her loving mother-in-law Glady Kearney two loving brothers Richard Hoffman and his wife Judy Mark Hoffman and his wife Peggy and several nieces and nephews Joanne is truly loved by all that knew her and will be truly missed Arrangements by StERRA VIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL Car-michael CA HUGHES HELENE Born April 9 1925 on Staten Island New York Helene passed away at Mercy Folsom Hospital on May 6 2003 She Is survived by her brother Drew Van Winkle and his wife Kristine of Placerville grandsons John and Brian Hughes of Fair Oaks and daughter inlaw Penny Kipp of Carmichael Helene was a Real Estate Broker working in the Sacra mento area from 1960 until her retirement in 2001 She was preceded in death by her husband John Hughes and son John Hughes Jr Helene will be missed by her family and friends Always outspoken she never failed to speak her mind on matters political and personal A visitation will be held on Thursday May 8 4PM-8PM in the Chapel of the Mt Vernon Memorial Park at 6201 Greenback Lane Fair Oaks A service will be held on Friday May 9 at 10AM at the Mt Vernon Chapel Interment will be at Fair Oaks Cemetery follow-ing the service ROBINSON MALCOLM Passed away unexpect edly on March 15 2003 in Atlanta GA Born in Sacramento to Dr Edmund and Irene Rob inson he was an alum nus of McClatchy High School Malcolm did hts undergraduate and Graduate work at tanford University He later ioined the faculty at Temple University School of Dentistry in Philadelphia where he also served as a consul tant to two Deans of the School Malcolm is remembered as a true gentleman who was kind caring and pa tient His gentle spirit steadiness of character and wisdom made him a trusted counselor to many both profession ally and personally He was a devoted scholar who always had a thirst for knowledge and a passion for life He is survived by his wife Surang daughter Komkai her husband Tom Somboonsong and granddaughter Jantima He will be greatly missed by many cousins adoring nieces nephews and friends A remembrance and celebration of his life will be held at 2 00 PM on Saturday May 17 2003 at Westminster Presbyterian Church 1300 Street Sacramento Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society STEWART BARBARA BANCROFT On May 5 2003 Age 76 years Barbara passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family Born March 24 1927 to late James Bancroft and Helen Bancroft Loving wife of late Raymond Edison Stewart Jr and mother to daughter Dianne Stewart Koelzer (Craig Koelzer) and son Gary William Stewart (Michele Stewart) Beloved grandmother to Michele Mallory and Nicholas Mallory Beloved sister in law to Mary Stewart Lee (Dennis Lee) Beloved Aunt to Elizabeth Lee Michael Bancroft Steven Ban croft and David Bancroft Barbara was raised in Sacramento and graduated from Sacramento High School in the class of 1945 Barbara married Raymond in 1949 and raised their two children Dianne and Gary in 1962 Barbara and Raymond and Ray mond's mother Arlene Stewart acquired the Tahsoe Lodge Barbara and Raymond lived there for 15 years ran the lodge and raised their family In 1977 Barbara and Raymond with their son founded Stewart Sheetmetal Barbara ran the office Barbara was very involved with Sacramento Chapter of Campfire Boys and girls and later became the registrar for the Sacramento council office where she retired in 1991 Barbara adored her family cherished her friends and loved dancing to the big bands camping and reading Barbara will always De remembered as the most in credible caring nurturing mother wife sister grandmother aunt and friend in our hearts and will be missed by a whom she touched throughout her life Friends and family invited to attend her service on Saturday 10th of May at the North Sacramento Funeral Home at 10:00 AM located at 725 El Camino Avenue Sacramento In Lieu of flowers remembrances will be appreciated to The Alzheimer's Aide Society of Northern Cal ifornia 2641 Cottage Way Sacramento Ca 95825 TODAY'S FUNERAL NOTICES ANDERSON Ronald ANDERSON Shirley BATES Janet Lorraine BUCK Karl Oscar CALHXJN Louis Dean CAMARGO Annie Gomez CAVALLI Joseph DAVIS Brennan Briggs DOWNIE Irma Johnson HOLDEN RichardS HOUX Viola Alveridia HUGHES Helene JOHNSON Robert KEARNEY Joanne Lee KOGER Johnny MANSFIELD Goil McKENNEY Donald Earl McMAHON Paul James PETERS Elmer Uoyd RATKOVICH John ROBINSON Malcolm RYAN Gregory Raymond SILVA Jr King STEWART Barbara SYLTE Gena UCHIKURA Donald URIBE Sr Michael A VALIN Margaret WILHITE Martha SIGN ONLINE FUNERAL Guestbooks and find directions lor services at wwwsacbeecom Click on funeral notices and express your condolences BATES JANET LORRAINE A longtime resident of Walnut Grove passed away in Sacramento May 7 2003 Devoted wife of Franklin Bates Loving mother of Sherry Meacham (Jack) Lorraine Brann (John) Tracey Flower and Wendolvn Bates Adoring grandmother of Erin Swete Shana Meacham David Silva Lau ren Silva Zach Ste phens Ashley Alexis Johnson Bailey Jessica Hernandez and 6 great-grandchildren Beloved sister of Jerrell Harrison Joan Harrison Keith Harrison and Karen Nicholson Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews She will be greatly missed Family and friends are welcome to attend her Memorial Service Monday May 12th at 10am at Walnut Grove Community Presbyterian Churcn 14120 Grand Ave In Walnut Grove and Graveside Service Monday May 12th at 2pm at Ceres Memorial Park 1801 Whitmore In Ceres In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Lords Church Hwy 160 Court-land CA 95615 FUNERAL NOTICES submitted by family andor friends must be verified with the funeral home before publishing Notices may be submitted Monday through Friday 0am-5pm or Saturdays You may also place a notice in person Monday-Fridays at The Sacramento Bee 2100 St Sacramento If faxing your notice please include a contact person's name and a daytime phone number Deadlines to submit: Mon-Fri for the next day's paper 2:00 pm Mon-Fri if photo included in notice Saturday for Sunday or Monday Call (916) 321-1323 or FAX to (916) 321-1205 email to: funerakosacbeecom FUNERAL NOTICE VITAL STATISTICS OPEN MON-SAT 321-1323 (Closed most holidays) NOTICES In this bannered section are published daily in the Metro section of The Sacramento Bee These are paid announcements handled through the Classified Advertising Dept of The Bee pi cludedin Funeral No tices and In Memo-riams Photographs (originals oniy) are processed MON-FRI and must be submitted by 2pm Funeral notices submitted by family andor friends will be verified with the funeral home before publishing Notices may be submitted in person Monday through Friday at The Sacramento Bee 2100 St Sacramento by Phone (916) 321-1323 by fax (916) 321-1205 by email to funerals sacbeecom and online at wwwsacbeecom classads Deadlines are 3pm daily for the next day's paper and 3:30 Saturday for Sunday and Monday Photos must be received by 2 pm Monday-Fridays only for next day publication For complete rate and deadline information office hours are: Mon-Fri Saturday (916) 321-1323 FAX to (916) 321-1205 funerol(5sacbeecom FOR DIRECTIONS to Services look for the "Funeral home info" link in the individual funeral notices on wwwsacbeecom UCHIKURA DONALD SUMIHARU Born on January 7 1922 passed away on May 7 2003 A resident of Ala' meda County since 1955 was a first generation Californian who lived in Hayward He was born in Loomis and graduated from Auburn High School and Placer Jr College Following 3 years spent in Japanese Internment Camp at Tule Lake he worked as a Laboratory Technolo gist at Mercy Hospital Hamilton Ohio He received his Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Cincinnati OH He is sur vived by his wife Carolyn Marie Uchik-ura and their children Douglas Edward Uchik-ura and his wife Maris of Alamo Brian Jerome Uchikura of Hayward and Daryl Vincent Uchikura of New York He was the devoted grandfather of Adrienne Dominic Lindsay and Aaron and enjoyed being their mentor Uncle fo twen ty-three and brother-in law to many He is also survived by his sister Fumi Mishima of Osaka Japan and Ethel Oda and her husband Gene of Fremont Don aid was a member of the Japanese American Museum As a former baseball player he loved the game and en-ioved sports in general Donald was gracious to many charitable organizations Friends ore invited to attend the evening vigil service at Machado's Hillside Chapel 1051 Harder Road Hayward on Monday May 12 2003 at 7:00 PM A funeral procession will leave the mortuary on Tuesday May 13 at 9:45 AM for a Funeral Mass Liturgy commencing at 10:30 AM at St Catholic Church 21250 Hesperian Blvd Hayward Burial to follow at Lone Tree Cemetery Hayward Visiting hours will begin on Monday from 3 PM at the fuary riam to Donald Uchikura donations may be sent to the Working Boys Center Jesuit School of Ecuador and the Japanese Evangelical Missionary Society of Brazil Please send co Dominic Uchikura 24071 Edloe Drive Hayward CA 94541-7533 MACHADO'S HILLSIDE CHAPEL (510) 537-6600 MARGARET Age o5 passed away on May 9 2003 in Sacramento surrounded by her loving family Born on February 7 1918 in Hartville MO Moved to Sacramento in 1940 and was a 25-year employee of the State of California before retiring in 1982 An extremely sweet and caring person Margaret always had a pleasant word for people she met in life An avid reader and a lover of animals she was enthusiastic in her pursuits especially enjoying many years of various arts and crafts activities Sewing ma-cromae and knitting gave her many hours of pleasure as well as later interests in painting and antique furniture refinishing Her most rewarding and pleasurable work came with the design and creation of miniature dollhouses one of which she took great pride in showing at an exhibition in San Francisco Her ingenuity imagination and creativity constantly amazed her friends and family Her gentle nature and kind heart will be missed by all who knew her Survived by daughters Linda Black and Lisa Ramirez both of Sacramento sons Paul Med-lock Jr of Hydes Maryland Michael Medlock of San Diego Joseph Medlock of Fresno and William Medlock of Folsom nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren Friends are invited to attend the memorial service on Tuesday May 13 2003 at 3 00 PM at the NICOLETTI CULJIS HERBERGER FUNERAL HOME 5401 Folsom Blvd (916) 451-7284 In-urnment private BUCK KARL OSCAR Entered into life on September 10 1934 in Sacramento CA and passed away on April 29 2003 in Sacramento Survived by Don Coveil his companion of 25 years sister Doris Johnson sister Ruth Cooper and husband George brother Curtis Buck and wife Stevie Also survived by several nieces nephews grandnieces and grandnephews Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial service on Wednesday May 14 2003 2pm at Reichert's Funeral Chapel 7320 Auburn Blvd Citrus Heights (916) 729-2229 A celebration of Life will be held on Sunday May 16th at 5pm at the Townhouse on 21st St (between Streets) Sacramento Donations may be made in Karl's name to the Diabetes Assoc 2720 Gateway Oaks Dr 110 Sacramento CA 95833 CALHOUN LOUIS DEAN In Sacramento May 5 2003 Survived by his loving family Friends are welcome for visitation on Saturday May 10 2003 from 12-4PM and may attend his service on Monday at 3PM both at MORGAN JONES CHAPEL OF CHIMES 4200 Broad-way Interment private In Loving Memory of CAMARGO ANNIE GOMEZ Jan 1 1957-Mar 22 2003 She had a beautiful laugh and a loving na ture on earth She did her best may her soul rest in peace Dearly missed by her daughter Rachel Family and Friends For more in-formation call 415-756-6002 or e-mail Iuck23rg( yahoocom Every now and then take a second breathe deeply and think ol me Smile and know that I am always with you It's the quality not the length ol lile that matters most the US Navy Upon he married his child WILHITE MARTHA Passed away on May 6 2003 Marty has gone to heaven to join her loving husband Chet and her son Terry Thomas She is survived by her son Brent England of New Mexico her sister Ruth Sears of Idaho her stepdaughter Jenny Be-dingfield of Texas her daughter-in-law Jeri Thomas of Sacramento and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren Graveside services will be held in Malad City Idaho at a future date Arrangements under the Direction of the Neptune Society of No CA Sacramento 3 AM Funeral Notices submitted become the property of The Bee and may be republished in any format NOTICE OF UNCLAIMED PHOTOS Photos submitted for publication in The Sacramento Bee's Funeral Notices andor In Memoriams are returned to the family within 30 days of publication Non-deliverable or unidentified photos are retained by The Bee until claimed Families may claim their photos In person Mon-Fri 9am to 5pm at our main office located at 2100 Street Sacramento imi'irasr i ANDREWS GREILICH MORTUARY Lie FD136 3939 Fruitridge Rd East Lawn 732-2026 EAST LAWN MORTUARY Lie FD1242 5757 Greenback 732-2020 GEORGE KLUMPP CHAPEL OF FLOWERS Riverside Bl 2nd Ave Lie FD 360 443-7917 Harry A Nauman Son 4041 Freeport Bl 452-6157 FD Lie 366 LAMBERT'S 400 Douglas Roseville FD 734 783-0474 LOMBARD CO FUNERAL DIRECTORS 1550 Fulton Ave 483-3297 Lie FD1Q37 MORGAN-JONES MORTUARY 4200 roadway 452-4444 Lie FD855 National Cremation Service License FD1767 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Multiple contiguous plots available in Sacramento Old City Cemetery Contact: itaidesshoi' hotmailcom or Bee Box M7274 2 PLOTS side side Sunset Lawn Sacto $4250 value $3000 (775) 856-4545 SPACES In Garden of ope Mt Vernon Prime Area $1500 each (928) 775-2539 H' CrumationSunlcM 0 FUNERAL NOTICE AND IN MEMORIAM RATES Each notice is charged per line and the name of the deceased takes up 2 lines Each line contains 17-19 characters (incl spaces) The cost per line is $250perday PHOTOGRAPHS are an additional $60per day THE NOTICES Contained in this bannered section are published daily in the Metro section of The Sacramento Bee These are paid announcements handled through the Classified Advertising Dept of The Sacramento Bee A photograph may be included in Funeral Notices and In Photographs (originals only) are processed Mon-Fri only and must be submitted by 2pm for next day publication DEADLINE: 3pm for next day Saturday for Sun Mon For complete rate and deadline info call Mon-Fri and Saturday 1230 to 4 pm (916) 321-1323 FAX to (916) 321-1205 lunerol sacbeecolC CAVALLI JOSEPH 11717-5503 Born in Napa Ca son of Marco and Mabel Cav alii Husband of Etta Brother of Naomi Cum mings Stepfather to Ju dith Strasser (Howard) of Reno NV Robert Shelly of Sacramento and William Shelly (Claudia) of Sacramento Loving grandfather and great-grandfather of Carl Strasser Sher Taylor Scott Shelly Stacey Shelly David Luke and Kate Taylor and Matthew Strasser Joe was a Navy veteran of WWII He retired from the City of Sacra mento and moved to the Oregon coast he recently relocated back to Sacramento Joe enjoyed lapidary painting music travel and his grandchildren A memorial service will be held Saturday May 24 at 200pm at Masonic Lawn Cemetery 2700 Riverside Blvd In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the So ciety for the Blind 2740 24th Street Sacramen-to CA 95818 DAVIS BRENNAN BRIGGS A Sacramento resident for 53 years Died quiet ly at his home age 90 Born in Larimore North Dakota on July 8 1912 Survived by his wife of 66 years Irene two daughters Bridget Lippsmeyer and Harriet Branick grandchildren and 8 areat-grandchildren raduate of the University of Idaho with a degree In Forestry and later CSUS with a degree in Civil Engineering Worked during the Great Depression as Forester in the CCc camps in Ohio and Ne braska During World War II headed a project for the Forest Service growing Guayule in Bakersfield CA Guayule was used to make synthetic rubber for the war effort Moved to Sacramento in 1947 Worked for the Geologi cal Survey and later the State Dept of Highways (now Cal Trans) as a Photogrammatist An avid bird watcher fisherman artist hunter golfer and photogra pher A member of Pre sentation Church the Knights of Columbus for 60 years SIRS and the Sacramento Audi-bon Society He will be greatly missed by family and friends Friends are welcome at a Mass of Christian Burial Sat urday May 10 2003 at 11:00 AM at Calvary Cemetery 7101 Verner Avenue Sacramento CA Arrangements by LOMBARD COMPANY FUNERAL DIRECTORS 1550 Fulton Ave Sacramento CA 95825 (916) 483-3297 DOWNIE IRMA JOHNSON Passed away peacefully on April 25 2003 Born in Pueblo Colorado Au gust 3 1917 Survived b) husband Baldwin chif dren Alycia Decker Carol Edon Russell Downie Shelley Bru baker Tom Downie grandchildren Julie Schon Buddy Fitzgerald Cnele Matsumoto Tracy Downie Keith Downie Stephanie Brubaker Matt Brubaker Josh Facht Amanda Downie and Caroline Downie and 12 great- grandchlldren rothers George Johnson Earl Johnson and sister Nell Wilshems Irma was a resident of Elk Grove for 48 years and was a member of Southside Community Church 8890 Gerber Road (corner of ElkT Grove-Florin and Gerber Roads) Sacramen to CA A memorial ser vice will be held at the church to celebrate her life on Saturday May 17 2003 at lpm In lieu of flowers contributions may be made direct! to tne church Mom wi be missed dearly but "Brothers we do not want you to be ignorant about those wno fall asleep or to grieve like the rest of men who have no hope We believe that Jesus died and rose again and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him" "Therefore encourage each other with these words" I Thessa-lonians 18 HOUX VIOLA ALVERIDIA A native of Oklahoma Viola passed away at home at the age of 85 She will be missed by her only surviving daughter Dale her husband David Matthews 9 grandchildren 20 great-grandchildren 1 great-great-grand-child and many other family and friends She is predeceased by her husband Jake Lloyd Houx daughters Carol Jeannie Visitation will be Sunday May 11 2003 from 12-4 pm at Mount Vernon Mortuary 8201 Greenback Lane Fair Oaks CA 95628 The Funeral will be at 2 pm on Monday May 12 2003 also at Mount Vernon Mortuary FUNERAL NOTICES submitted by family andor friends must be verified with the funer- I home before pubiish-ng Notices may be ubmitted Monday through Friday 8am-5pm or Saturdays You may also place a notice in person Monday-Fridays at The Sacramento Bee 2100 St Sacramento If faxing your notice please include a contact person's name and a daytime phone number Deadlines to submit: Mon-Fri for the next day's paper 2:00 pm Mon-Fri if photo included In notice Saturday for Sunday or Monday Call (916) 321-1323 or FAX to (916) 321-1205 EMAIL to: funerals sacbeecom KOGER JOHNNY Feb 27 1940-Apr 20 2003 In Sacramento passed away at home from natural causes Survived by longtime companion Jean Coma sons Timothy and Richard daughter Corinna and grandchildren No ser-vices at his request MANSflELD GAIL 7301928-5022003 Very beloved husband father grandfather great-grandfather rother uncle and friend He fought a long battle but is now at peace He is very loved and will be very missed Private memorial McKENNEY DONALD EARL Donald tarl McKenney of Sacramento died on May 3 2003 Donald was born June 16 1953 in Houston Texas For many years Don worked for the Warehouse Ministries He worked with many musical bands In Sacramento and around the world as a Sound Engineer Language Translator and International Tour Guide He was a master guitar player of acoustic electric bass and six string Preceded in death dv father Earl Franklin McKenney Don is survived by mother Winifred Anne McKenney brothers Michael Paul McKenney and David Ives McKenney and sister Michelle McKenney Ketcherside A Memori al Service will be held Monday May 12 2003 at 2 00 PM at LIND BROTHERS MORTU ARY 4221 Manzanita Ave Carmichael 916-482-8080 In Loving Memory of McMAHON PAUL JAMES Passed away on May 5 2003 Father of Rachel McMahon son of Vince and Yvonne McMahon and older brother to Vince Ann Mike Joan Mary John and Jim and husband of Teresa McMahon Friends are invited to a memorial service at 10am Monday May 12 2003 at St Mel's Catholic Church 4745 Pennsylvania Ave Fair Oaks PETERS ELMER LLOYD (PETE) Born January 24 1928 Passed Away May 6 2003 Mr Peters pre-ceeds his wife Shirley in death and is survived by his son Carl Peters of Sacramento daughter Cathy Pulcifer of Elk Grove sisters Florence Law Wilma Ciha-cek twin sister Thelma Valier and Shirley Kenney and brother Kenneth Peters ail of Iowa Pete was born and raised in Iowa and worked for the American Smelting Company in Omaha Nebraska Pete moved his family to Sacramento CA in 1970 where he stayed until his passing Memorial service will be held at the Point Pleasant United Methodist Church in Elk Grove on Saturday May 10 2003 beginning at Anyone wishing to attend are welcome Donations can be made to the American Cancer Society RATKOVICH JOHN A native of California passed away suddenly on May 7 2003 at the age of 45 Survived by sons John Ratkovich Jr and Nick Macedo siblings Mary Ann Rat-kovicn Julie (George) Parr Paul Ratkovich dog "Sage1 many family and friends Visitation will be on Sunday May 11 2003 from 12 PM at MOUNT VERNON MEMORIAL PARK 8201 Greenback Lane Fair Oaks CA The funeral will be at 12:00 PM on Monday at Mount Vernon Remembrances may be made to the American Heart Association PO Box 160126 Sacramento CA 95816 JOHNSON ROBERT Passed away at home In Fair Oaks on May 7 2003 after a six-month confrontation with cancer He was 74 Husband of Elaine Horther Johnson Father of Wavne Marc and Dean Johnson and Michelle Johnson (Rick Timossi) Grandfather of Maggie and Alexander He was born in Brooklyn NY and graduated in 1950 from the United States Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point NY After two-years service on the USS Curtiss he worked for Fair-child for a short time and then joined Aeroiet He worked on various programs and later loined Aeroiet's International Marketing team where he retired after 37 years He was an avid golfer and loved traveling music dancing painting making iewelry and especially family He was a member of Sierra View Country Club and a Jan Festival volunteer Friends are welcome for visitation Sunday from 4- 8PM at PRICE FUNERAL CHAPEL (6335 Sunrise Blvd 725-2109) and are Invited to attend services Monday 1PM at the FAIR OAKS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (11427 Fair Oaks Blvd) Interment Fair Oaks Cemetery A celebration of his life will also be held on May 25th at Sierra View Country Club Remembrances can be made to the Mercy Foundation 10540 White Rock Rd 100 Rancho Cordova CA 95670 for cancer treatment and oncology care FUNERAL NOTICES submitted by family andor friends must be verified with the funeral home before publishing Notices may be suomitted Monday through Friday 8am-5pm or Saturdays You may also place a notice in person Monday-Fridays at The Sacramento Bee 2100 St Sacramento If faxing your notice please include a contact person's name and a daytime phone number Deadlines to submit: Mon-Fri for the next day's paper 2:00 pm Mon-Fri if photo included in notice Saturday for Sunday or Monday Call (916) 321-1323 or i to (9i EMAIL to: FAX funerals sacbeecom FUNERAL NOTICE VITAL STATISTICS OPEN MON-SAT 321-1323 (Closed most holidays) RYAN GREGORY RAYMOND Born August 8 1963 in Boston MA Passed away May 5 2003 in Sac ramento CA Survived by his loving companion Cynthia and her children Jessica and Tanya his parents Kenneth Carolyn Ry an of Arizona a broth er Steven Ryan of Chester GA a sister Sharon Sigman of Columbia PA and his nephew Christopher Mott of Columbia PA Gregory grew up in Brockton before moving to California in 1985 He served in the US Marines 4th Recon division Prior to his death he had been working for UPS He enjoyed hockey weightlifting scuba diving and parachuting A Catholic Prayer Service will held today Saturday May 10 2003 at at St John Vianney Church 10497 Coloma Road Rancho Cordova CA Donations pre ferred to the American Heart Assoc or charity of choice Arrangements by Chapel of the Valley 916-797-1448 SILVA Jr KING Born in Sacramento CA in 1917 Passed away on May 5 2003 in Clarksville Tx Survived by his wife Ester and his four children of Sacramento A Bobbie June Baldwin JoAnn wife of Jim DeVard Van Silva and wife Sharon and Barry Silva and wife Pat Loving brother of Barbara Johnson Laurenda husband Joe Virga Margaret husband Kenneth DeSouza King is also survived by his nine grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren Funeral services will be held at the Clarksville Funeral Home in Clarksville TX on May 10 2003 A memorial service is being planned in Sacramento CA date to be deter mined Friends and rel-atives will be notified NOTICES In this bannered section are published daily in the Metro section of The Sacramento Bee These are paid announcements handled through the Classified Advertising Dept of The Bee A photograph may be included in Funeral Notices and In Memo-riams Photographs (originals only) are processed MON-FRl and must be submitted by 2pm Funeral notices submitted by family andor friends will be verified with the funeral home before publishing Notices may be submitted in person Monday through Friday at The Sacramento Bee 2100 St Sacramento by phone (916) 321-1323 by Fax (916) 321-1205 by email to funerals sacbeecom and online at wwwsacbeecom classads Deadlines are 3pm daily for the next day's paper and 3:30 Saturday for Sunday and Monday Photos must be received by 2 pm Monday-Fridays only for next day publication For complete rate and deadline information office hours are: Mon-Fri Saturday (916)321-1323 FAX to (916) 321-1205 funeralsacbeecom Every now and then take a second breathe deeply and think of me Smile and know that I am always with you It's the quality not the length of life that matters most -4 1A- SYLTE GENA Passed away unexpectedly on May 7 2003 at home An Idaho native Loving mother of Russell Sylte and his wife Murae Beloved daughter of Harry and EveTyn Howard Adoring grandmother of Steele and Hayden She was Catering Sales Director of the uelta King She always had a smile was living to everyone and ived life in "sparkles" A celebration of her life and friendship will be held on Monday May 12 2003 at the Delta King Riverboat 1000 Front Street Old Sacra-mento CA at All Funeral Notices published in The Sacramento Bee are also online at wwwsacbeecom for one year Online notices are searchable by last name Online Guest Books are also available in which family members and friends from near and far may express their condolences wwwsocbeecom "Funeral Notices" link on the right It's the quality not the length of life that matters most HOLDEN RICHARD "DIC" SIDNEY Born 13114 in Alameda County passed peacefully from this life on 50603 to be reunited with his beloved Ellen Son of the late London born William Richard Holden and Kansas born Mary Anne "Mamie" Moore Holden brother of the late Florence Holden Edwards husband for 57 years to the late Ellen Schafer Holden father of the late Richard Thomas Holden and living wife De- lores Holden the late Charles "Ted" Anthony Holden the living John Nicholas Holden and wife Nancy and Edward "Randy" Randall Holden grandfather of John Anthony Holden and wife Nadine Stephen Thomas Holden and wife Doreen Michael Holden and wife Mandy and David Holden greatgrandfather to Andrea Holden the first female born in the Holden family in three generations and her brother Sutter Holden (children of Stephen and Doreen) and the lights of his life and his friend Ruth Hudgins Die's working career began at age 16 as a caddy at the Alameda Muni Golf Course and included stints of sales with Acme Paint Company before and after holding a position with the US Custom's Service The bulk of his career was in the field of sales which includes a span of 25 years in the field of insurance and financial planning one of his great passions Die earned his CLU (Certified Life Underwriter) degree along the way Other great passions Include his community and golf Die was President of the Epworth League a leader in the YMCA program coacn and manager of Little League teams a Boy Scout leader counselor and advisor He also served the Sierra Arden United Church of Christ Congregation as Chairman of the Worship Committee Treasurer Chairman of Ushers and with his wife Ellen was founder of the Church Couples Club Die ioined the Arden Lions Club in 1953 was elected president of the club In 1957 and was elected District Governor in 1965 During his tenure as District Governor Die was instrumental in many firsts including establishing the Bank" the Breakfast Club the Cabinet Installation Dinner the participation of Lions International in the Pasadena Rose Parade and the Parade of Past District Governors a tradition that continues today honoring those who have served this district for so long As sponsor of the American River Lions club and the Fair OaksSan Juan Lions Breakfast Club Die was awarded an Honorary Lion membership in both clubs Arden Lions Club awarded Die lifetime membership for his dedication and commitment to the club and the community Die loined the Sons In Retirement (SIRS) branch 112 (The Dredgers) part of the 33000 SIRS of Northern California some ten years Brior and was elected The Big Sir in 1995 ic loved the game of golf and his devotion earned him a handicap of nine (for a short time) as well as serving as President at Lincoln Golf Club President at Ancil Hoffman Golf Course and two years as Charter President at Cherry Island Golf Course A family man at heart Die believed people need to get involved In their communities and the preceding attests to his ability to practice what he preached His demeanor was savoir-faire but for those who knew him he was a proud but humble man He believed you got out of life lust what you put Into the project and expected no more than fair pay for a fair day's work Notwithstanding his tremendous contributions to his fami URIBE Sr MICHAa ANTHONY ANDERSON RONALD AH) SHIRLEY Ronald Clifford Anderson born September 23 192 in San Francisco CA to Albert and Ethel Anderson Passed away unexpectedly on May 4 2003 in Browns Valley CA at age 75 Loving husband of 54 years to Shirley Mae Anderson born May 10 1931 in San Francisco CA to Alfred and Amelia Lagomar-s i i I passed away suddenly in Marys- I ville on May 6 2003 at age 71 Ronald is preceded In death by brothers William and Ralph Anderson and sister Barbara Gilmore Ronald is survived by brothers Charles identical twin Donald and Richard Anderson Shirley was preceded in death by brother Alfred Lagomarsino and she is survived by sisters Myrtle Belli and Ethel Gonzales Ronald and Shirley were preceded In death by daughters Sandra Youngblood and Christine Anderson and grandson Dennis Youngblood They are survived by daughters Patricia Bergdahl (husband Bruce) Nancy Anderson Brenda Greenhalgh (husband Bob) Jeanjne Suttie and son-in-law Duane Anderson They leave behind ten loving grandchildren Alison Youngblood (fiance Steven Lutz) Gabriel Anderson Jezikka Avalos (fiance Joshua Sullivan) Daniel Anderson Leticia Valenzuela (fiance Christopher Palamidessi April Anderson Joey Avalos Kenny Bergdahl Timothy Avalos Jeffrey Suttie and and Annin served his two step-grandchildren Greenhalgh Ronald George and Annin proud served his country during WWII in returning from service Michael entered eternal life on May 3 2003 Born November 5 1972 in Sacramento CA He is survived by his beloved wife Angela his daughter Alyssa and his son Michael Jr Mother Esperanza Uribe father and stepmother Clpriano 11 and Ana Uribe In-laws Irene Rubalcaba and Dean Harrison Grandparents Dominga Uribe Don Dolores me rening brother Cipriano Uribe III sister Lisa (Gerardo) Godinez sister-in-laws Elena McEntee Marcy Barnes Tracy Rubalcaba and Marilyn (Kevin) Ritter nieces and nephews Krystina Chase and Michael Uribe Elissia Gerardo Jr and Gabriel Godinez Ashley McEntee Isaiah Sisneros Alysha McEntee Deanna and Dennis Barnes Alexander Leyva Godchildren Anthony Nava and Julian DeAnda as well as many uncles aunts cousins comadres compadres and friends Michael was a devoted father to Alyssa and Michael Jr He coached for the Rosemont Soccer Club and Rosemont Little League He was also an Assistant Coach for the All Hallows Girls Basketball Team He was a member of the South Sacramento Moose Lodge 255 He was a dedicated employee for The Ink Co Flint Ink for 12 years He was very anxious and excited about his new ventures into foreclosures He was a fan of the San Francisco 49'ers San Francisco Giants and the Sacramento Kings He loved to shoot pool play handball chess and golf He listened to Oldies and Rap music but his favorites were Ice Cube and Too Short He loved being around family and friends He will be greatly missed and always remembered as a big hearted family man A rosary will be held Friday May 9th at 7:00 pm and a Memorial Service will be on Monday May 12th at 11:00 am both at All Hallows Catholic Church 5500 14lh Avenue Sacramento CA Interment immediately following the memorial services it St Mary's ly his friends and his community he will be deeply missed by all who knew him Although he's left this world he's gone back to Express your Condolences Sign the online funeral guestbook at sacbeccom hood sweetheart Shirley In 1949 They began their family In 1950 in So San Francisco and relocated to Sacramen to CA In 1958 He retired from the Sheet Metal Workers Un on Local 162 as well as the California Employment Development Department Shirley retired from the Department of Motor Vehicles In 1991 Both she and Ron spent their lives devoted to their family's happiness and well being She faithfully attended St Rose's Catholic Church In Sacramento 1991 Ron and Shirley relocated their family home to Browns Valley CA where Shir ey regular attended St Joseph's Catholic Church in Marysville CA They were a pillar of strength and Inspiration for all who knew them They will be sadly missed by their many relatives and friends who have shared their lives throughout the years They were best friends in life and will remain eternally together Friends and family are inyded to attend a Rosary to be held Sunday May 11th at at Nicoletll Culiis and Herberger Funeral Home 5401 Folsom in Sacramento and funeral services to celebrate their lives will be on Monday May 12th at at St Rose's Catholic Church 5961 Franklin Blvd In Sacramento Interment will be at St Mary's Cemetery 6700 21st Avenue the arms of his beloved Ellen in a better place You ore welcome to visit Die on Saturdoy May to 2003 between 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM at the Sierra View Funeral Chapel Crematory located at 6201 Fair Oaks Blvd Canm-chael CA 95608 Services will be held on Tuesday May 13 2003 at 2:00 PM at the Sierra Arden United Church of Christ located at 890 Morse Avenue Sacramento CA 95864 A reception will follow in the Pilgrim Hall Re- to Dic'r membrances maybe sent 1 favorites: City of Hope Special Olympics Union Gospel Mission Society for the Blind Sierra Arden United Church of Christ's Sanctuary Beautification and Women's Fellowship Funeral Arrangements by SIERRA VIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL Carmichael CA.