Valley Springs, CA...Dottie Jean Lenfestey was born on July 2nd, 1927 in Baker city, Oregon. She passed away at home in Valley Springs on January 25th of natural causes. She graduated from Linden High School, Linden and was a housewife for 67 years. She was the Stone Corral Church Organist for SCCC for years. She also played Accordion for many Church specials.
Arnold, CA...Beth Louise Hicks of Arnold, California, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family at Stanford Hospital on January 20, 2018, at the age of 57 after a courageous fight with breast cancer. Beth was born in San Francisco, California on March 8, 1960. She graduated from St. Finn Barr Catholic School, St. John Ursuline High School in 1978, and went on to earn a degree from San Francisco City College. She worked as a Licensed Vocational Nurse for 37 years starting her career at San Francisco General Hospital. After moving to Arnold, California, she worked for Tuolumne General Hospital for 14 years and ended her career at Sierra Conservation Center in Jamestown, California. Beth was known for her big heart, her love for her family, and she made a lasting impression on everyone that she met. She was always fun, smart, vocal, colorful, funny, and brash – she had the mouth of a sailor and a heart of gold.
Vallecito, ca...Nancy Anne (Beyer) Cano was born to Fredrick and Beverly Beyer in Hayward Ca. on Wednesday September 27, 1950 and entered into rest Tuesday January 23, 2018 at the age of 67. She battled with Machado-Joseph Disease or Spinocerabellar Ataxia Type 3(SCA3) for over 20 years. She grew up in San Leandro Ca. and met her husband Mike at the Calaveras County Fair May 21, 1966 at the age of 15. They married on November 28, 1968. Nancy and Mike have two wonderful children, Michael and Cindy.
Warren Miller Tribute - Warren A. Miller, Oct 15, 1924 - Jan 24, 2018
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/26/2018 01:54 PM
Boulder, CO...Warren Miller changed countless lives with his undeniable passion for showing people that there is another way to live their life. Warren A. Miller, who rose up from a Depression-era childhood to become the world’s foremost ski filmmaker and a beloved spokesperson for the sport, passed away January 24, 2018, at his home on Orcas Island, WA. He was 93 years old.
Mountain Ranch, CA...Glenn Hodson Devoted family man. Glenn Hodson died Jan. 20, 2018 in Sacramento, CA. after years of heart problems. He was 78 years old. He was born June 10, 1939 in Fresno, CA. to Marjorie and Glen Hodson. Glenn served in the U.S. Navy as a Radarman on the U.S.S. Oriskany from 1957 to 1961. He then served 2 more years in the Navy Reserves from 1961 to 1963. When Glenn got out of the service he moved to Sacramento where he met his wife, Cecilia (Patty) Delaney. He was a truck driver there for many years before moving to Mountain Ranch.
Angels Camp, CA...Roman Kenneth Franklin entered into rest Sunday, January 14, 2018 at the age of 48. Roman was born in Hayward, California on December 18, 1969. He grew up, with his family, in Angels Camp where he attended Mark Twain Elementary School and Bret Harte High School. Roman was active in his community. He participated in Angeles Ranus 4-H, wrestling, football, and Bret Harte FFA. He was an avid member of Saint Patrick's church of Angels Camp where he was an alter boy.
Update...20 Year Old Turlock Resident Zachery Russell Moore Lost His Life in Hwy 108 Head On Collision
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/19/2018 02:45 PM
Oakdale, CA...Notification to next of kin has been made by the Stanislaus County Sheriff-coroner. The deceased 20 year old Turlock resident from the fatality on January 18 that occurred on State Route 108 west of Kennedy Road was identified as Zachery Russell Moore. As released earlier...On January 18, 2018 at approximately 8:30 am, a 20 year old male Turlock resident was driving a 2001 Infinity sedan westbound on State Route 108, west of Kennedy Road, approaching a right bend in the roadway, in heavy fog, at an unknown speed. At this time, 30 year old Patterson resident, Christian Prado, was driving a 2015 Dodge flatbed eastbound on State Route 108, approaching the Infinity. For unknown reasons at this time, the Infinity crossed over the double yellow lines into the eastbound traffic lane, directly into the path of the Dodge. Subsequently, the vehicles collided head-on. The driver of the Infinity was not wearing a seatbelt and was pronounced deceased at the scene. Prado was transported via ambulance to Oak Valley Hospital to be treated for minor injuries.
20 Year Old Turlock Resident Loses Life in Hwy 108 Head On Collision
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/18/2018 02:57 PM
Oakdale, CA...On January 18, 2018 at approximately 8:30 am, a 20 year old male Turlock resident was driving a 2001 Infinity sedan westbound on State Route 108, west of Kennedy Road, approaching a right bend in the roadway, in heavy fog, at an unknown speed. At this time, 30 year old Patterson resident, Christian Prado, was driving a 2015 Dodge flatbed eastbound on State Route 108, approaching the Infinity. For unknown reasons at this time, the Infinity crossed over the double yellow lines into the eastbound traffic lane, directly into the path of the Dodge. Subsequently, the vehicles collided head-on. The driver of the Infinity was not wearing a seatbelt and was pronounced deceased at the scene. Prado was transported via ambulance to Oak Valley Hospital to be treated for minor injuries.
Angels Camp, CA...Celebration of Life Edward Harrison Stokes of Angels Camp. July 20, 1941 to January 11, 2018 Ed Stokes, 76, died January 11, 2018 at his home in Angels Camp. Ed was born July 20, 1941 in Whittier, California to John and Ethel “Elizabeth” Stokes. He graduated from Livermore High School in 1959 and married his high school sweetheart, Linda Beckham, shortly after high school and moved to the Sonora area. In 1969, they moved their family to Angels Camp. Early in his career he worked several trades and in the lates 70’s ventured into his own business, Heat Control Co (a heating and air conditioning company), which he owned and operated for 40 years.
Arnold, CA...Ronald (Ron) Ruisi, 64, of Arnold California passed away peacefully at his home on January 9, 2018. He was born October 22, 1953 in Brooklyn, New York and raised in Queens, New York by Victor and Millie Ruisi. In 1971, at age 18, Ron joined the United States Navy where he served in Vietnam, Japan, Hong Kong and the Philippines. While stationed in Alameda California, he met and fell in love with his wife of 43 years, Tami Ruisi in Hayward California. After they were married, the couple moved to New York where they lived for three and a half years. Following their time in New York, they moved back to Tami's home town of Arnold California, where he quickly adjusted to mountain life and lived for 39 years.
