Search for celebrities on Ancestry.com!LOUISE DOXTATOR
Louise Adalia Doxtator died Monday, 4/14/03, after a long battle with lymphoma. She was born in 1928, to Thomas Proctor, MD and Evalee Proctor in New York City. She spent her early years living in the country of Siam and Beacon, New York. She received degrees from Antioch College, Ohio and California State University, San Jose. In her professional life, she taught English as a Second Language to Adults in various Adult Schools in central and northern California. Later, she was a career counselor and/or job developer for the University of Santa Clara, Cabrillo College and the University of California, Santa Cruz.
Her interests and activities included political activity with the Democratic Party, safe boating education with the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, the Consumers’ Cooperative Movement, and (ZPG) Population Connection. She was a published, free-lance writer, and amateur water colorist, and greatly loved the out of doors.
She leaves a husband of over fifty years, Daniel W. Doxtator, son George Doxtator and wife Ellen Sanders, daughter Marguerite Doxtator, dear friend Edward Thomas, and two grandchildren. She also leaves a brother, Thomas Proctor, Jr. of Barnesville, Maryland.
Services will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to Antioch College, Yellow Springs, Ohio 45387-1967, or Population Media Center, POB 547, Shelburne, VT 05482-0547.
April 17, 2003
ROBERT WAYNE CLUNEY
August 23, 1919 – April 14, 2003
Robert Wayne Cluney (Bob) was born in Illinois in 1919. He moved to Vallejo, California in the winter of 1950. He owned and operated an appliance repair business in Vallejo until he and his family moved to San Jose. They lived there for several years before moving to Capitola, where he and his wife Phyllis have lived for the past 27 years. Robert was a creative and loving man who made the lives of those around him better. He was a craftsman, artist and helper to many people. He made everything from wooden toys for children to mountain dulcimers. Robert played the dulcimer and sang both classic mountain music and his own compositions. Throughout the years, he found a love for watercolor painting and became an accomplished watercolor artist.
Bob and his wife Phyllis have been helping people throughout their lives. In the '60's in San Jose, they helped out teenagers and hippies by feeding them, finding them shelter, and simply comforting them at times. While residing in Capitola, Robert worked with Gray Bears, Senior Companions, and Elder Day, helping in every way that he could. He provided his elderly neighbors, (in the Voyage West Mobile Home Park, where he lived) with free maintenance for many years. He gave free art lessons to anyone who was willing to learn from him. When the time came that he and Phyllis were in need of caregivers, they continued in their loving ways and helped them in return. They assisted one of their caregivers in obtaining a better job, they helped teach recent immigrants to speak better English and to read, and they treated their children like family and even helped them with their homework when it was needed.
Bob is survived by his wife Phyllis Cluney and two sons Jerry Wayne Cluney, of San Jose California, and Robert Mark Cluney Sr., of Roseville, California. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Melissa Etcheverry, Meredith Cluney, Stacey Cluney, Kristine Cluney, Jennifer Castillo, Ewen Cluney, Robert Mark Cluney Jr., Rachel Cluney, and Deborah Cluney, great grandchildren include Kathleen Stewart, Montanna Southerland, Veronica Castillo, Charles Herbst, Barbara Herbst, Samantha Mangham, and Hailey Cluney.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, April 28, 2003 at The First Unitarian Church of San Jose. The address is 160 North 3rd Street, San Jose, CA 95112. You can contact the church at 408-292-3858.
April 17, 2003
BERTHA "BERTIE" KAPLAN
A graveside service will be Friday in Sun City, Arizona, for Bertha "Bertie" Kaplan who passed away at Dominican Hospital in Santa Cruz on April 15, 2003. Born in New York City, she was 88 years old.
Mrs. Kaplan moved to the Santa Cruz area in 1991 to be near her family. Prior to moving here, she was a 20 year resident of Sun City, where she was active in Hadassah, and volunteered with Recording for the Blind. She made many friends and social acquaintances in Sun City. Her husband, Louis Kaplan preceded her in death in 1985.
She had a special love for all animals and will be remembered by her family as a loving mother and grandmother. She is survived by her son, Jordan Kaplan of New Jersey, daughter, Susan Mackey of Los Angeles, and daughter and son in law, Sandy Kaplan and Mark Reinig both of Aptos. She also leaves a sister, Ann Epstein of Brooklyn NY., and her grandchildren, Carly Kaplan-Reinig and Lyle Kaplan-Reinig both of Aptos.
She will be laid to rest next to her loving husband on Friday April 18, 2003 at Sunland Memorial Park in Sun City, Arizona. Arrangements are under the direction of Benito and Azzaro Pacific Gardens Chapel in Santa Cruz. The family prefers that any remembrances be made to The Alzheimer's Association of Santa Cruz County (1777 Capitola Road) Santa Cruz, CA. 95062
April 17, 2003
Yutaka ‘Y’ Sakai
Services will be Friday for Yutaka "Y" Sakai, who died Tuesday at Watsonville Community Hospital. He was 82.
Mr. Sakai was born in Watsonville.
He was a retired strawberry farmer and member of the Watsonville Buddhist Temple, the Adult Buddhist Association and the Japanese American Citizens League Senior Center.
He is survived by his wife, Kazuko Sakai of Watsonville; sons Perry Sakai of Watsonville and Wilfred "Willie" Sakai of Poway; brother Kay Sakai of Watsonville; sisters Miyeko Kitani of Fremont and Chiyeko Masuoka of Sacramento; and two grandchildren.
Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at Mehl’s Colonial Chapel, 222 East Lake Ave., Watsonville.
Services will be 2 p.m. Friday at the Watsonville Buddhist Temple, 423 Bridge St.
April 19, 2003
Nancy Robb Monroe
Services are Monday for Nancy Robb Monroe, who died Friday at her daughter’s Salinas home. She was 83.
Mrs. Monroe was born in Fresno and raised in Pasadena.
She had lived in Santa Cruz County for 35 years.
Mrs. Monroe attended Pasadena City College and Art Center School of Design in Pasadena.
She was a portrait artist who enjoyed her garden, her many friends, reading, parties, her spiritual life and her family, family members say.
She was a member of the Santa Cruz Art League and was a Gold Star Widow.
Mrs. Monroe is survived by daughters Leigh Becker of Santa Cruz and Bonnie Gorman of Salinas; son David Isett of Bellevue, Wash.; former husband John Burgers of Santa Cruz; seven grandchildren; one niece; three nephews; and two great-grandchildren.
Her first husband, Philip L. Monroe, was killed in action in France during World War II in 1945, and her ex-husband Edward B. Isett died in 1989.
Services will be 11 a.m. Monday at Oakwood Memorial Park on Paul Sweet Road in Santa Cruz.
A memorial gathering will follow at her daughter’s home in Salinas.
Contributions are preferred to the International Rett Syndrome Association, 9121 Piscataway Road, No. 2B, Clinton, Md. 20735.
April 19, 2003
Dorothy Rendahl
Services will be April 26 for Dorothy Rendahl, who died last Saturday in Santa Cruz. She was 89.
Mrs. Rendahl was born in Turlock and grew up in Berkeley. She and her husband, Milton, moved to Watsonville in 1997.
She earned a teaching credential from San Francisco State University in 1935 and taught elementary school in the San Jose area for 26 years.
Mrs. Rendahl retired in 1971 and moved with her husband to Concord.
The couple enjoyed traveling to many countries and visited all 50 states.
In Watsonville, they enjoyed being part of the Valley Heights community.
She is survived by daughters Karen Coatney of Aptos and Sue Marble of Coarsegold; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
Her husband of 63 years, Milton Rendahl, died in 2000.
Services will be noon next Saturday at Oakwood Memorial Chapel, 3301 Paul Sweet Road, Santa Cruz.
Contributions are preferred to California MTTT, which supports young women, care of 325 Spring St., Santa Cruz, 95060 or to Episcopal Relief and Development, PO Box 12043, Newark, NJ 07101.
Arrangements are by Darling & Fischer Chapel of the Hills.
April 19, 2003
Bertha ‘Bertie’ Kaplan
A graveside service was Friday in Sun City, Ariz., for Bertha "Bertie" Kaplan, who died Tuesday at Dominican Hospital. She was 88.
Mrs. Kaplan moved to the Santa Cruz area in 1991 to be near family. Before that, she lived in Sun City for 20 years, where she was involved in Hadassah and volunteered for Recording for the Blind.
Mrs. Kaplan loved animals and will be remembered by her family as being a loving mother and grandmother.
She is survived by son Jordan Kaplan of New Jersey; daughters Susan Mackey of Los Angeles and Sandy Kaplan of Aptos; sister Ann Epstein of Brooklyn; and two grandchildren. Her husband, Louis, died before her.
Mrs. Kaplan was buried next to her husband Friday at Sunland Memorial Park in Sun City. Arrangements are by Benito and Azzaro Pacific Gardens Chapel. Contributions are preferred to the Alzheimer’s Association of Santa Cruz County, 1777 Capitola Road, Santa Cruz, CA 95062.
April 21, 2003
Martin ‘Mig’ Lettunich
Services will be Wednesday for Martin "Mig" Lettunich, who died Saturday in Watsonville of cancer. He was 76.
Mr. Lettunich was born in Watsonville, and lived in his hometown most of his life. His father emigrated from Croatia at age 14, and he spoke Croatian until he learned English as a second-grader in local schools.
At age 11, he went to work in the apple orchards with his father. He joined the Army Air Corps in 1945, and served in the South Pacific during World War II.
He returned to Watsonville after the war and enrolled at Santa Clara University. He received a bachelor’s degree in accounting and passed the exam for certified public accountant. He began his career with Price -Waterhouse in San Francisco, and later launched his own business in Watsonville.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing and family vacations at Medicine Lake. He was an avid sports fan. His family will remember his sense of humor, and his skill as a storyteller. He often shared tales about the people of the Pajaro Valley, especially those in his own family.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Bette Lettunich of Watsonville; daughters Laura Lettunich of Watsonville, Janice Radcliffe of Eugene, Ore., and Lucy McAlister of Watsonville; sons Martin Lettunich of Watsonville and Steven Lettunich of Marysville; three grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
A memorial Mass will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Our Lady Help of Christians Valley Church. Mehl’s Colonial Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.
Contributions are preferred to the American Cancer Society or a charity of donor’s choice.
April 22, 2003
