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Carl Joseph Souza
Carl Joseph Souza died Wednesday, July 28, 2004 at Cottonwwod Healthcare in Woodland, at age 85.
Born Oct. 25, 1918, in Madison to Douglas and Mary (Ludovina) Souza, Mr. Souza resided in Yolo County since birth. He was a rancher on the Souza Dairy until 1960, when he went to work for Techert Construction until his retirement.
He is survived by his daughters, Diana Souza-Jansen of Williams, and Tina Maria Souza of Sacramento; a son, Douglas Joseph Souza of Woodland; a sister, Adeline Ludovina of Placerville; three Grandchildren, Nicole Jansen of Williams, Casey Souza of Natomas, and Erin Souza of Woodland.
Preceding Mr. Souza in death was his son David Carl Souza in 1955, wives, Inez Iona (Wolin) Souza in 1955 and Patricia Ann (Franklin) Souza in 1996, and nephew Carl Ludovina in 1975.
The family requests memorial donations be made to Yolo Hospice in his name.
Services: A vigil service is scheduled on Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2004 at 7 p.m., at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, located at Court and Walnut streets. A mass of Christian buriel will be said on Wednesday, Aug. 4, at 10 a.m., with interment to follow at St. Joseph's Cemetery in Woodland.
Arrangements are under the direction of Evergreen Funeral Service of Woodland.
FOX
Bernard V. Fox
Bernard Victor Fox of Davis died peacefully on April 1, 2002, in Davis. He was 84.
He was born on July 29, 1917, in Baltimore, and was the third child of Katie and Louis Fox.
He lived with his family in Houston, where he first worked in the cattle business; later, while in Houston, he worked in the employment business. He served in the Army in World War II and saw action in Europe. He later received an honorary discharge from the service.
He and his wife, Pearl, moved to Los Angeles in 1965 to be near his wife's parents. In Los Angeles, he continued working in the employment industry. Upon retirement in 1983, the two moved to Davis to be near their son Louis and his family, and their daughter Katherine, who was attending college at Chico State.
He loved sports. He was an amateur boxer as a youth and a golden glove recipient. He was a big fan of baseball, football, basketball and boxing.
He and his wife loved to travel and visited many parts of the world. He loved current events and kept up with the daily news.
He is preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Pearl, in 1988; his eldest daughter Ricia Louise Fox, who died in 1992; and his brother, Al Fox, who died in 1994.
He is survived by his daughter Katherine Fox and son Louis Fox of Davis; sister Sylvia Chamish and brother Sam Fox of Baltimore; and numerous nieces and nephews; and three grandchildren, Ariel, Cole and Chandler Pearl Fox.
Those who would like to make a donation in his memory may send remembrances to Meals on Wheels, c/o the Davis Senior Center, 646 A St., Davis, CA 95616.
FOYTIK
Jerry Foytik (1 of 2)
Jerry Foytik died Oct. 29, 2001, after a long illness. He was 87.
Born June 24, 1914, in Swartz Creek, Mich., a rural community of Czech emigres, he spoke no English until he started school at 8 years old. His family moved to California in 1923. He graduated from San Bernardino Junior College, then went on to UC Berkeley, receiving his bachelor's and master's degrees in mathematics in 1936 and 1938, respectively. While continuing his graduate program, he met his wife Dorothy in a statistics class. They were marriage in 1940.
Shortly thereafter, the young couple moved to Washington, D.C., and he took a position with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. This interlude stretched out to seven years, including service in the U.S. Army Quartermaster Corps as well.
In 1941, on completing his Ph.D. at UC Berkeley, he took a position in the UC Davis department of agricultural economics. Given the limited housing available, the young couple picked up hammer and saw and built with their own hands a house on the outskirts of Davis, now known as Parkside Drive. This has been the family home for the past 51 years.
Foytik's research career as a professor at UC Davis concentrated on agricultural marketing and statistics. His first love, however, was teaching and interacting with students. He found the international experiences afforded by sabbaticals particularly enriching. As a visiting professor at the University of Hawaii, at Lincoln College in New Zealand and in the College of Agriculture of Ethiopia, he shared his love of teaching with students and mentoring young faculty.
In Chile from 1965-67, he worked with the Chilean government to establish an Office of Marketing and Price Stabilization. In the 1980s, he joined the UC Egypt Project, assisting the government with their critical agricultural marketing policy problems.
Education at all levels was Foytik's primary interest throughout his life. Early on, he helped form a citizens committee for the Davis public schools and served on the Davis Joint Unified School District Board of Education for several terms in the 1950s and '60s. When not on the board, he actively worked on election committees for many candidates and managed several campaigns over the years.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Dorothy; his children, Jean Holz and her husband Bob of Olympia, Wash., Carl Foytik of Honolulu, Hawaii, and Nancy Foytik of Davis; his grandchildren, Janice Holz of Olympia and Robin Anderson of Alexandria, Va.; three great-grandchildren; and his sister, Rose Hughes of Huntington Beach.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Unitarian Church of Davis, International House-Davis or an organization whose goal is to bring about social change.
A memorial service will begin at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Unitarian Church of Davis, 27074 Patwin Road.
Jerry Foytik (2 of 2)
Jerry Foytik of Davis died Oct. 29, 2001, at age 87. A service will begin at 2 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 16, at the Unitarian Church of Davis, 27074 Patwin Road. This is a change in date from a previous announcement.
FRANCISCO
Wilford Graydon "Red" Francisco
Wilford Graydon "Red" Francisco died peacefully at his Davis home on Sept. 24, 2004, succumbing to cancer. He was 81 years old.
Born Dec. 6, 1922, in Woodland, his family said he lived his life as though he had a second chance after being critically wounded in World War II.
While in the Army, he was in the Signal Corps and continued working in communications with Pacific Telephone for 41 years.
His family described him as a devoted family man and an exemplary community servant.
He was one of the founding members of the Davis Kiwanis Club. He also initiated the Fourth of July Kiddie Parade, which has taken place for 40 years. He led the American flag project in Davis, a program that places flags in downtown Davis on holidays. He was also involved in numerous other community service projects.
He loved golf and was a member of the Davis Golf Club. In honor of him, the club renamed the Annual Fun Days Golf Tournament to the Annual Red Francisco Fun Days Golf Tournament this year.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Bettijean, and his brother, Richard Francisco.
He is survived by his son, Gary Francisco and his wife Cindy of Sacramento; his daughter, Debbie Crittenden and her husband Don of Escondido; grandchildren, Margaret Francisco Gedeon and her husband John, Blair Francisco, Emily Francisco, Jessica Crittenden Bailey and her husband Dwight, Jennifer Crittenden, and Stefanie Crittenden; and his great-granddaughter, Hannah.
He will be greatly missed by all who knew him, his family says. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Wilford G. Francisco (memorial service)
Friends and family are invited to a "Time of Remembrance" Saturday in honor of Wilford Graydon "Red" Francisco, who died Sept. 24, 2004, at his Davis home. He was 81 years old.
The event will begin at 3 p.m. in the multipurpose room at the Davis Senior Center, 646 A St. Refreshments will be served.
Francisco lived his life as though he had a second chance after he was critically wounded in World War II, his family said.
He was one of the founding members of the Davis Kiwanis Club and initiated the Fourth of July Kiddie Parade, which has taken place for 40 years. He also led the American flag project in Davis, a program that places flags in downtown Davis on holidays, and was involved in numerous other community service projects.
SPALDING
Neva Marie (Fowler) Spalding
Neva Marie (Fowler) Spalding died in Stollwood Convalescent Hospital, Woodland Tuesday, March 19, 2002, at age 93.
Born Sept. 27, 1908, in Cadenassa, part of Capay Valley, Mrs. Spalding was the daughter of the late Charles A. Fowler and Clelia Cadenasso Fowler. She attended Cadenassa Elementary School and graduated from Holy Rosary Academy in 1927. She worked for Rosenburg Brothers Nut Company in San Francisco. She marriage David G. Spalding on March 20, 1937. After World War II, they moved to North Sacramento. Due to health reasons, she was moved to Woodland February of 1998. She was a member of the El Camino Chapter of the Eastern Star and an Elkett of Sacramento Elks No. 6 lodge. She enjoyed traveling extensively after her husband's death in 1966.
Mrs. Spalding is survived by her nephew, Ken Han and his wife Jeanne of Capay; nieces, Janice Aboytes of Woodland and Barbara Simas of Folsom; cousin, Nick Cadenasso of Esparto; great-nieces, Terri Price of Woodland, Robyn Dinkins of Lakeland Ga., Marie Ferrera, and Clelia Vanoy-Mosse, both of Petaluma, Kathey, Mary and Patty Simas of Sacramento; great-nephews, Stig Han of Capay, and Jim Aboytes of Lexington, Ky., Dan, Tim, Mike and Gerry Simas of Sacramento; and sister-in-law, Grace Wood of Capay.
Respecting the wishes of Mrs. Spalding no services are scheduled.
The family requests memorials be directed to Friends of Esparto Regional Library, P.O. Box 787, Esparto, 95627; or St. John's Retirement Village/Stollwood Convalescent Hospital, 135 Woodland Ave., Woodland, 95695-2701.
McNary's Chapel of Woodland is assisting the family with arrangements.
SPANG
Stefan George Spang
A memorial service for Stefan George Spang, 88, of Winters was held at F. D. Sweet and Son, 8925 A Street, Orland, California, on Saturday, March 20, 1999 at 1 p.m., followed by burial at The Orland Masonic Cemetery. Pastor David Sotelo from the Valley Evangelical Free Church officiated. Mr. Spang passed away on March 17, 1999, in Davis.
Born March 23, 1910, in Cincinnati, Ohio, Mr. Spang died at Courtyard Health Care Center in Davis. He was a longtime resident of Tehama County, and recently moved to Winters.
He was survived by his wife, Lyde Spang of Red Bluff; daughter Janice Walters of San Jose; daughter-in-law, Ilse Spang of Washington; son and daughter-in-law, Tim and Bonnie Spang of Winters; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Mr. Spang was preceded in death by his wife of 41 years, Natalie Spang, and his son, Stephen Spang. Jr.
