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Winthrop E. Little
Mr. Winthrop Little passed away on Monday, March 13, 2000 at Kaiser Foundation Hospital in Sacramento. Born on September 6, 1915, in Manila, Philippine Islands, he was 84 years old.
Mr. Little was raised in the Philippine Islands. He came to the United States just after World War II, in 1945. He was a graduate of the University of the Philippine's at Manila. He lived in Winters from 1955 until 1977 when he moved to Davis. He has been a resident of Davis since that time. Mr. Little worked for the United States Government as a communications engineer for over 30 years.
He is survived by his wife, Carmen Little of Davis. He and Carmen would have celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary on March 23. He is also survived by his children Robert Little and wife, Cissy of Benton, Arkansas, Winifred Ferguson of Stockton, Walter Little of Woodland, Howard Little and wife, Roberta of Mississippi, and Gregory Little and wife, Terri of Winters; sisters, Edith Ignacio and Rose Little both of Los Angeles; 11 Grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
A funeral mass will be celebrated on Thursday, March 16, at 2:30 p.m. at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Third and Main streets in Winters. Private cremation has been arranged.
Arrangements are under the direction of Smith's Colonial Chapel in Winters.
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Avis June Lizotte
Avis June Lizotte, 76, better known as "Mike, " passed away Sunday, June 22, 2003 in Apache Junction, Arizona. She was born June 2, 1927 to Bert and Clara Reber, in Caputa, South Dakota.
Avis graduated from Rapid City High School in 1947. She retired from Safeway in Vacaville and traveled extensively throughout the United States. She is survived by her children, Joe Thomas of Big Fork, Montana, Steve Millar of Martinez, Linda Alsbury of Winters and Patrick Thomas of Apache Junction, Arizona, 13 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. she is also survived by sisters Doris Zimmerman and Ollie Rounds of Sturdis, South Dakota, Shirley Bender of Rapid City South Dakota and brothers Doyle and Bert Reber of Des Moines, Iowa.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one son Daniel Thomas, two sisters, Beulah Huff and Delma Comer and three brothers, Johnnie, Bob, and Harvey Reber.
A memorial service will be held July 8, at Gateway Chapel in Winters.
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Elsie Diou Diaz
Elsie Diou Diaz died of natural causes on June 18, 2005, at Sierra Healthcare Convalescent Hospital in Davis. She was 80 years old.
A visitation is from 3 to 5 p.m. Friday at Davis Funeral Chapel, 116 D St. Interment will be next to her husband on Friday, July 1, in Hollywood, Fla.
Born Oct. 19, 1924, in Puerto Rico to Philepe and Catalina Diou, she was a lifelong New Yorker who retired with her husband, Pete, to Florida. She came out of retirement and began a career with the Broward County Sheriff's Department. She retired from that department after 15 years of service with the rank of sergeant.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Pete Diaz.
She is survived by her daughter, Rita Miller and her husband Michael of Davis; and by her son, Daniel Diaz and his wife Barbara of Bonita.
She is further survived by her grandsons, Erik Miller and his wife Melissa and their son Tristan of Benicia; and Sean and Ross Diaz of Bonita.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial contribution may be made in her name to Yolo Hospice, P.O. Box 1014, Davis, Ca 95617.
Arrangements are under the direction of Davis Funeral Chapel.
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Jose Luis Diaz
Jose Luis Diaz died at Kaiser Permanente Hospital, Sacramento Sunday, May 25, 2003, at age 42.
Born Feb. 26, 1961, in Guadalajara, Mexico, Mr. Diaz had been a Yolo County resident for 12 years. He worked as a truck driver for local transportation company for the last six years, and previously had worked for companies in the Napa Valley area.
Survivors include his wife Raquel Ochoa Diaz; son, Luis Miguel Diaz; and daughter, Aracely Diaz, all of Woodland; mother, Maria de los Angeles Diaz of Guadalajara, Mexico; brother, Jose DeJesus Diaz of Santa Cruz; sisters, Angelina Diaz of Monterey, Mexico, Martha, Maria Rosario, Maria Elena, and Graciela Diaz, all of Guadalajara, Mexico; and brothers, Miguel, Juan Carlos, Humberto and Daniel Diaz, all of Guadalajara, Mexico. He was preceded in death by his father, Jose Luis Diaz of Guadalajara, Mexico.
The family requests memorials be directed to Holy Rosary Building Fund. Arrangements are under the direction of Kraft Bros. Funeral Directors of Woodland.
Services: Visitation is scheduled from 1 to 3 p.m. today Thursday, May 29, 2003, at Kraft Bros. Chapel, Woodland, with a rosary to be recited at 8 p.m. today also, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 301 Walnut St., Woodland, with Deacon Antonio Fernandez officiating. Funeral mass is scheduled to be said at noon Friday, May 30, also at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, with Father Juan Perez officiating. Burial will follow at St. Joseph's Cemetery, Woodland.
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Roman Moreno Diaz
Mr. Roman Moreno Diaz died at his Woodland residence on Tuesday, July 9, 2002, at the age of 76. Born on Feb. 28, 1926 in La Piedad, Michoacan, Mexico to Buenaventura and Josefa (Moreno) Diaz, he had been a resident of Yolo County for more than 50 years. His wife Angelina (Urbano) Diaz survives Mr. Diaz.
Mr. Diaz had worked as a self employed farmer for 50 years, retiring in 1990 to spend more time with his family, especially his grandchildren. According to his family, Mr. Diaz was an avid reader. He enjoyed books about history and politics, traveling between Woodland and his hometown in Mexico, raising horses and cattle as a hobby and teaching his grandchildren to ride. He remained active in his civic duties until very recently.
Surviving Mr. Diaz are his children, sons, Juan Manuel Diaz and wife Graciela, of Knights Landing, Gerardo Diaz and wife Maria Delores, of Woodland, and Roman Diaz Jr. and wife Leticia, of Woodland. Daughters surviving Mr. Diaz are Eva Soto and husband Javier, of Woodland, Bertha Fuentes and husband Pedro of Woodland and Lupe Diaz of Knights Landing. Fourteen grandchildren and three great grand children also survive.
Four brothers survive Mr. Diaz, Francisco Diaz, of Chicago, Rafael and Gerardo Diaz of Brawley, and Vicente Diaz of Michoacan, Mexico. Sisters Petra Diaz and Francisca Diaz, of Michoacan, Mexico also survive.
Mr. Diaz was preceded in death by his son Jose Diaz in 1989, his brother Manuel Diaz in 1980 and his sister Guadalupe Leon in 1972.
Visitation and viewing is scheduled from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 11, 2002 at Kraft Bros. Funeral Directors Chapel, 175 Second St., Woodland. A prayer vigil and rosary is also scheduled at Kraft Bros. Chapel, on Thursday evening, July 11, 2002 at 7 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held Friday, July 12, 2002 at 10 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 301 Walnut St., Woodland with interment to follow at St. Joseph's Cemetery, Woodland.
The family requests donations be made to the Holy Rosary Catholic Church of Woodland Building Fund in his memory. Mr. Diaz will be deeply missed by his loving family and the hearts he has touched of his many friends.
Kraft Bros. Funeral Directors of Woodland is assisting the family with arrangements.
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Mervin Leroy Dibble
Mervin Leroy Dibble died in Woodland, Wednesday, Oct. 27 at age 84.
Mr. Dibble was born in Tancread (Capay Valley) July 7, 1920 to the late Leroy and Carolyn Dibble. He was a life-long resident of Yolo County. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Mr. Dibble was a member of E Clampus Vitus. He was employed by the County Mosquito Abatement District and retired after 32 years of service.
Survivors include Mr. Dibble's wife of 58 years, Dorothy Dibble of Esparto; his daughter, Bonnie Lack and her husband Robin of Clinton, Ark. and his son, Bill Dibble and his wife Barbara of Esparto. Also surviving him are eight grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
The family requests memorials in Mr. Dibble's name be directed to the Esparto Fire Department.
Services: A graveside service is scheduled for 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 2 at the Capay Cemetery in Esparto. McNary's Chapel of Woodland is assisting the family with arrangements.
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Donald E. Dickey
Davis resident Donald E. Dickey died on June 26, 2002, with his wife and daughters by his side, from complications of Alzheimer's disease. He was 66.
He was born on May 25, 1936, in Chicago to Betty Brewer and Earle Dickey. After graduation from New Trier High School and Purdue University, he served in the U.S. Army Signal Corps and directed a MARS unit in Seoul, Korea.
After his Army service, he moved to Santa Clara and became a purchasing agent in the nascent Silicon Valley electronics industry. In 1983, he moved to Napa, and became the proprietor/owner of a photography shop, A&K One Hour Photo.
In 1988, he moved to Rohnert Park, where he was the purchasing manager for Weigh-Tronix Corporation in Santa Rosa. Davis was his home after 1994.
He was an amateur radio operator and was a member of the American Radio Relay League for 50 years. He was active in local AARL affiliates, and donated many volunteer hours to emergency communications activities under the direction of the U.S. Forest Service and the Red Cross.
He also drove a route for the Meals on Wheels program in Rohnert Park, and was a volunteer greeter for the Davis Senior Citizens Center.
He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Joan Edmonds Dickey, and two daughters, Angela Dickey of Portland, Ore., and Karen Dickey of Eugene, Ore.; brother Gordon Dickey of Roselle, Ill.; sister Joan Foley of Phoenix; and nieces and nephews in Illinois, Texas and California.
A memorial service will begin at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, at the Davis Community Church, 412 C St., Davis, followed by a reception at the Dickey home.
The family would like to express gratitude to the staff of the Yolo Adult Health Center, who helped him remain independent for three years, and to the staff of Sierra Health Center and Yolo Hospice, who cared for him during his final months.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be directed to the Yolo Adult Day Health Center, 20 North Cottonwood Road, Woodland, CA 95695.
