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: Elizabeth Larson; Posted On Saturday, 10 August 2024 04:03; 10 August 2024

Beverly Jean Maul

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Beverly Jean Maul was born to Ralph and Opal Ostendorf on Oct. 14, 1937, and went home to be with the Lord Aug. 4, 2024, at the age of 87.

Beverly leaves behind two sons, Darrell Maul and David Maul; and daughter, Anna (Maul) Hammond.

She is also fondly remembered by her five grandchildren, Nicole, Mckenzee, Spencer, Hunter and Beverly; and her seven great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at Community Baptist Church in Nice on Wednesday, Aug. 14, at 11 a.m.

Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.

: Elizabeth Larson; Posted On Thursday, 01 August 2024 02:32; 01 August 2024

Miguel Garcia Cacho

KELSEYVILLE, Calif. — Miguel Garcia Cacho, 81, of Kelseyville, passed away on July 28, 2024.

Miguel “Mikey” was born on April 4, 1943, to Miguel Garcia Romero and Maria Elena Cacho Garibay in Atecucario-Michoacan, Mexico. He was the oldest of 10 followed by Lola, Victoria, Zigifredo, Alejandro, Marilena, Juan, Adriana, Alicia and Roberto.

When Miguel “Mikey” was 21 years old he came to the United States and in 1998, he got his US citizenship.

Throughout his many years in the US, he worked for a few well- known employers in the agriculture industry including Frank and Bella Gayaldo and Kenneth Barr. He was a very loyal and devoted employee.

In the early 1970s he met Toni Benson at her father’s local grocery store. They married on Oct. 18, 1980, and he adopted Toni’s children, Jason, Rogelio and Ileta at a very young age.

Miguel and Toni did not stop there, once they became empty nesters, they took in Stephanie and Jorge. They then adopted Shiloh, Isiah, Jesus and Gabriel. He was the father of nine, grandfather of 13 and great-grandfather of three. Throughout the years, they opened their doors to numerous friends and family members and were foster parents for a good number of years.

In 2023, Miguel retired and spent his time outdoors gardening and playing with his children and grandchildren. He was known as everyone’s favorite because this grandpa did not know the word “No.” It was always about the children and always said he just wanted everyone to be happy.

Miguel is predeceased by his parents, Miguel and Maria Elena; brother, Juan; sister, Lola; and son, Rogelio.

He is survived by his wife, Toni; children, Jason, Ileta, Stephanie, Jorge, Shiloh, Isiah, Jesus and Gabriel; daughter-in-law, Veronica; grandchildren, Cypris, Sahen, Ramon, AnnaLisa, Juan, Jose, Adrian, Luke, Zada, Teya, Ayden, Jayden and Xander; and great-grandchildren, Octavio, Mathias and Anastasia.

Visitation will be held at Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary in Lakeport on Monday, Aug. 5, from 3 to 7 p.m. A Spanish Rosario will be held at 5 p.m.

Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.

: Elizabeth Larson; Posted On Friday, 19 July 2024 01:22; 19 July 2024

Janice Kay Pankratz

**Janice and Dale Pankratz. Courtesy photo.**

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Janice Kay Pankratz, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, peacefully passed away at the age of 81.

Jan was born on June 21, 1943, in Port Orchard, Washington to George and Ruth Feil. She grew up in Pasco, Washington, where she created many longtime friends.

Janice met Dale Wesley Pankratz in Moses Lake, Washington, and later married. Together they had four sons: David, Ronald, John and Richard. The family moved around, landing themselves in San Jose, California. They moved to Santa Cruz in 1974 and had many fond memories with her cousins.

Her greatest joy in life was her family. She loved family reunions in San Jose, Nevada and Washington. The family moved to Lake County in 1977 where Dale was a small business owner for 40 years.

She was known for her gentle spirit that touched the lives of everyone she encountered. Jan loved being a grandmother to Cameron, Megan, Laura, Shelby, Jennifer, Maya, Hannah, Richard Jr. (Ricky) and Sadie. She was even a great-grandmother to eight. Her grandchildren will fondly remember her for her kindness, love, faith and special treats she always had ready for them. Her home was always a haven of warmth and joy, filled with the sounds of the grandchildren’s laughter and the aroma of her famous mac and cheese.

Jan’s love extended beyond her immediate family to her community, where she worked for numerous businesses and government agencies around Lake County. She especially loved her time with the Boy and Girls Club of Lake County and acting as the deputy county clerk, uniting couples in marriage.

Jan cultivated deep and lasting friendships that would define her life. She was known for her infectious laughter, her compassionate heart, and her unwavering loyalty to those she held dear.

Janice Pankratz will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her. She believed in the power of connection and nurtured friendships that spanned decades. Her legacy of love, kindness, and devotion to family will continue to inspire and guide us all.

Please join the family for an informal celebration of life at the Skylark Shores Resort (1120 N. Main St. in Lakeport) on Saturday, July 27, at 4 p.m. Come share refreshments and stories with all who loved her.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the St. Mary Immaculate Catholic Church in Lakeport in Jan’s honor.

: Elizabeth Larson; Posted On Friday, 02 August 2024 01:00; 02 August 2024

Judy Torrone

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Judy Torrone is survived by her husband, Jeff Plank; sister, Martha (Bill); brother, Bill (Rachel); and numerous nieces and nephews.

She is predeceased by her parents, her brother and two sisters.

A celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, at the Lakeport Senior Center, 527 Konocti Ave.

Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.

: Elizabeth Larson; Posted On Friday, 26 July 2024 00:51; 26 July 2024

Raymond Sommerfield

Raymond Daniel Sommerfield
Feb. 19, 1929 – July 16, 2024

LAKEPORT, Calif. — Raymond Daniel Sommerfield, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away at his home in Lakeport.

He was predeceased by his son, Thomas Sommerfield, and wife, Marilyn Sommerfield.

He is survived by children, Rian Sommerfield (Debra), Amy Wagner (Harry), Mark Sommerfield (Cheryl), David Sommerfield (Nancy) and Christopher Sommerfield (Eija); and grandchildren, Austin (Shelby), Alex and Kyle Sommerfield.

Ray was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and graduated from The University of Wisconsin.

He married Marilyn Kohl in 1954.

Memorial Mass will be held at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Kelseyville on Friday, Aug. 2, at 11 a.m.

Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.

: Elizabeth Larson; Posted On Thursday, 18 July 2024 03:40; 16 August 2024

Junior Fernandez

Jose Fernandez III (Junior)
Sept. 24, 2001 - July 12, 2024

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Our beloved Junebug was called home on July 12, 2024, surrounded by all who loved him.

Junior left behind a legacy and an incredible amount of memories in his short time here on earth, 8,327 days to be exact. His spirit will not only live on in each and every one of us who loved and knew him, but in his three beautiful children.

Junior was born on Monday, Sept. 24, 2001, in Lakeport, California, to his loving parents, Joe and Jamie Fernandez. He was an only child until they adopted his sister and best friend, Adriana.

As a child he had many friends with whom he remained extremely close to throughout his life.

Junior attended school in Upper Lake, California. Over the years Junior played many sports, starting with soccer, then baseball, basketball, BMX, football and, of course, his passion was found in wrestling.

He started playing baseball when he was 6 years old, and excelled. Junior was an outstanding catcher during his Westshore Little League years, making the All Star Team every year.

When Junior was 11 years old he attended his first wrestling practice for Kelseyville Krush. After a short time he was hooked and wanted to do nothing but wrestle. He devoted all his time to wrestling, wrestling year round in all three styles and traveling the world to compete and train with the “best of the best.”

Junior claimed many accolades in wrestling: Triple Crown Winner, many USA state titles, All-American Honors at Reno Worlds, invitations to the Doc B tournament every year, four-time Lou Bronzan Champion, representing the USA and California on the Japan Culture Exchange Team, and eventually earning a Division 1 Scholarship to his school of choice, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, just to name a few.

His love for wrestling flourished in his coaching, where he led the Upper Lake Middle School to a League title in 2023.

In high school Junior also decided to play football for the Upper Lake Cougars. He was an outstanding football player (#32), which he accredited to his background in wrestling. Junior received prestigious awards throughout his career including Record-Bee and Press Democrat Athlete of the Year and Male Student of the Year for Stars of Lake County.

Junior was not only driven but dedicated and ambitious. During his time at Upper Lake High School he entered their FFA program, raising hogs and steers. Steers turned out to be his favorite animal, and he started J2 Cattle at the age of 15 with the help of his father. Junior successfully ran this cattle company for five years, even after moving away to college. He would return home every weekend to work with his cattle and to be present during calving season. Junior wanted to raise local, quality steers for upcoming 4-H and FFA showmen to have another option when purchasing their projects. Junior was eager to learn all he could about steers because he wanted to help the younger kids and give back to his community.

The summer of 2019 after graduating top of his class from Upper lake High School, Junior moved to San Luis Obispo to attend Cal Poly and wrestle. He majored in ag business, knowing his goal was to return to his hometown of Upper Lake. Junior had plans to raise a family here due to his love for this community. During his short time at Cal Poly, he made his mark by starting on Varsity at 133 pounds as a true freshman.

Junior returned home and rekindled with his high school sweetheart and wife, Emily Acevedo-Fernandez. They met sophomore year and dated for a few months, but remained close friends. During the couple years they were apart, Junior and Emily supported each other through the best and worst of times. Their friendship came easy to both of them, and blossomed into a deep love that is unimaginable for such young souls.

They purchased a home and welcomed their first child, a beautiful baby girl, Ava Marie Fernandez, who was quickly followed by their wildchild of a son, Jose Maria Fernandez IV (Bubba). They welcomed their third and final baby, Junebug’s mini-me, in February of 2024, Camila Diane Fernandez. They were the light of his life and his spirit will shine through them forever.

Junior thoroughly loved being a husband and father. Living in organized chaos with his family was his favorite thing, working a 9 to 5 for his father’s company Jim’s Pumps, and ending his days cuddled up with babies was his pride and joy.

We all have choices in life and Junior chose love, light, friendship and family above all else. He was known for his smirk of a smile, humor and relentless pursuit for life. His life’s mission was to make the people he loved happy and to enjoy quality time spent together.

Junior held many titles in his life, from athlete to entrepreneur, but his favorite role was being a Daddy. His legacy will continue to resonate in the hearts and minds of those fortunate enough to have known him. Junior’s goofiness, integrity, and devotion to his friends, family, and community will be forever cherished.

He is survived by his wife, Emily; his children, Ava, Jose, and Camila; his parents, Joe and Jamie; his sister, Adri; and his Grandpas, Grandmas, Tias, Tios, cousins, nieces and best friends.

Graveside funeral service will be held at Upper Lake Cemetery on Saturday, July 27, at 10 a.m.

A celebration of life will follow at June and Emily’s property, 9878 Elliot St. in Upper Lake.

To help his family, contributions can be made to a Go Fund Me account.

Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.

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Beverly Jean Maul

Miguel Garcia Cacho

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