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Gary L Hinman 1941 ~ 2022

Posted by: News_Desk on 01/31/2022 10:17 PM

Modesto, CA...Gary L Hinman January 12, 1941 ~ January 19, 2022. Gary Leon Hinman was born Jan. 12,1941 in Orange County, California, and passed away on Jan. 19, 2022. As a youth, his passion for hunting and fishing was nurtured by his Irish grandfather (a former gamekeeper and huntsman for the Earl of Bantry, County Cork) and he went on to merit the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boys Scouts of America. He met his wife, Carol Lee Hinman, while attending University of the Pacific and they were married at the university chapel. He earned his B.S. in Pharmacy there and was a member of the pharmacy fraternity, Phi Delta Chi. After graduation, he became licensed in both California and Nevada and worked at several Stockton pharmacies. Then, he and his family moved to Angels Camp, where he worked at the Altaville Drug Store, bought the business, moved it to a larger location, and operated it for over 30 years. As an active community member, he had served as a volunteer fire fighter, was a Mason, and was an elected member of Angels Camp City Council. Additionally, he was a member of the Angels Gun Club, as well as the Native Sons of the Golden West. He enjoyed tying flies, raising and training Labrador retrievers, and duck hunting at the Gustine Gun Club. He is pictured above in 1995 when his prized retriever, Tess of Twin Oaks, received The American Kennel Club, Senior Hunter Certification after performing a particularly difficult retrieval at last light. In his retirement, he joined the Amador Fishing Club and loved to take his boat out on the Delta and New Melones Lake, and to teach the local Boy Scouts how to fly fish. He and his wife also traveled to Alaska, the Galapagos Islands, Mexico and New Zealand.

New York was a Sea of Blue for Slain NYPD Detective Jason Rivera

Posted by: thepinetree on 01/28/2022 08:03 PM

New York, NY...From the NYPD..."A sea of blue lined Fifth Avenue shoulder-to-shoulder with fellow first responders from around the country as we rendered a final salute to Detective Jason Rivera. With tears in our eyes we bid farewell and make a solemn vow to #NeverForget his legacy and sacrifice to this city."

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Ione Man Lost His Life Yesterday in Hwy 49 Collision.

Posted by: thepinetree on 01/27/2022 11:39 AM

Mokelumne Hill, CA...The sad notifications have been made and now CHP has released the following on the fatal collision that closed Hwy 49 for several hours north of Mokelumne Hill yesterday. Kelly Dean Kuntz, 61 from Ione was was traveling northbound on State Route 49, south of Big Bar Road in a 2014 KW Tank Truck at approximately 45 MPH, approaching a curve in the roadway. He failed to maintain the tanker truck within the traffic lane and allowed it to collide with the guard rail on the east roadway shoulder. The force of this collision caused Vehicle to rollover the guard rail and roll into the ravine on the other side, where it came to rest.

Stephen Ray Sanderson 1950 ~ 2022

Posted by: News_Desk on 01/26/2022 04:36 PM

Arnold, CA...Stephen Ray Sanderson passed away on Tuesday, January 4th, 2022. He is survived by his spouse of 47 years, Lisa Sanderson. He is also survived by his four sons, 10 grandchildren, and his sister Judy. There will be a Memorial for Steve via Zoom on January 29, 2022 at 1pm. If you would like further details on how to attend his Zoom Memorial, please contact Elijah Sanderson at 209-795-2502. Click 'Read More' for full obituary.

Governor Newsom on Death of Elk Grove Police Officer

Posted by: thepinetree on 01/24/2022 08:23 AM

Sacramento, CA...Governor Gavin Newsom today issued the following statement regarding the death of Elk Grove Police Department Officer Tyler “Ty” Lenehan: “Jennifer and I join all the family, friends and Elk Grove Police Department colleagues mourning the tragic loss of Officer Lenehan, who devoted his life to protecting his country and community. We are grateful for the many brave men and women like Officer Lenehan who put their lives on the line every day to keep our communities safe.”

Carl Riley Williams Jr. 1949 ~ 2021

Posted by: News_Desk on 01/21/2022 01:02 PM

Valley Springs, CA...Carl Riley Williams Jr. February 19, 1949 ~ December 23, 2021 (age 72). Carl Riley Williams, Jr., 72, passed away on December 23, 2021 at 1051 at in Valley Springs, CA. Carl was born on February 19, 1949 in OR.

John Gene Parisi 1928 ~ 2021

Posted by: News_Desk on 01/21/2022 01:16 PM

Murphys, CA...John Gene Parisi April 19, 1928 ~ December 24, 2021. John Parisi a long time resident of Murphy's passed away on December 24 at home after a long battle with cancer. He was surrounded by loved ones. He was married to his wife, Dorothy for 62 years, who is deceased.He was 93 years old. He served in the Marines in WWII and the Korean War. He enjoyed working in his beautiful yard and garden. He is survived by his daughter Linda Payton (Leland) Dorrington,CA. Son, John Parisi,Jr (Sandy), San Jose, Ca. Grandchildren Steven Payton (Jamey), Camp Connell, Ca; Cristina Tuchenhagen (Alan), Fremont, Ca; James Payton (Michele), Angels Camp, Ca; Melinda Witkowicz (Chris) Fremont,CA. and 8 great grandchildren. He will be forever missed. Private Family services will be held at a later date.

Gerald Leo Ratto Jr. 1954 ~ 2021

Posted by: News_Desk on 01/21/2022 01:22 PM

San Andreas, CA...Gerald Leo Ratto Jr. December 2, 1954 ~ December 26, 2021 (age 67). Gerald Leo Ratto Jr., 67, passed away on December 26, 2021, in San Andreas, CA. He was born on December 02, 1954 in California Gerald was working as a Long Haul Trucker. Private family Services will be held at a later date.