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Leon H. Mayhew
Leon Hinckley Mayhew, a distinguished sociologist and former dean of the College of Letters and Science at UC Davis, died May 14, 2000, after a 12-year battle with a debilitating lung disease. He was 64.
"Leon Mayhew was a UC Davis treasure, ' said Chancellor Larry Vanderhoef. "During his years as dean, he had a startlingly deep understanding of the great breadth of disciplines in our College of Letters and Science. And up through his last days, he remained a remarkable scholar."
"However, what will be in my heart forever is the knowledge that so many of us, certainly I, never had a wiser counselor and adviser. He was, in this way, one of the best friends I ever had," Vanderhoef said.
Born May 15, 1935, in Ogden, Utah, Mayhew moved with his family two years later to Berkeley. There he graduated from Berkeley High School and met Janet Ellsworth, who would later become his wife.
In 1956, he received a bachelor's degree in sociology from UC Berkeley and shortly thereafter was commissioned as an officer in the U.S. Navy. The Mayhews were marriage in 1956 and moved to Hawaii for a two-year tour of duty.
They then moved to Cambridge, Mass., where Leon attended Harvard Graduate School, receiving his master's and doctor's degrees in social relations in 1960 and 1964, respectively.
Professor Mayhew served from 1962-68 on the sociology faculty at the University of Michigan. His first book, "Law and Equal Opportunity: A Study of the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, ' was published in 1968, reflecting his intense personal concern for civil rights.
His later books included "Society: Institutions and Activities' in 1971, "Talcott Parsons: On Institutions and Social Evolution' in 1982 and "The New Public' in 1997. His writings have helped shape modern concepts of social theory and remain part of the required reading for students of sociology.
He taught as a visiting associate professor at the UC Berkeley Center for the Study of Law and Society from 1968-69 and came to UCD in 1969 as chair of the sociology department. His talents in administration were quickly recognized and, in 1975, he was appointed vice chancellor for academic affairs, a post he held for seven years.
In 1985, he was named dean of the UCD College of Letters and Science. He held that position for four years until he was stricken with a serious viral pneumonia. The disease left him unable to continue the job he dearly loved and he relinquished his duties as dean in 1989.
Despite major health challenges, he continued to serve the university for four more years as a senior adviser to the chancellor. During that time he continued his scholarly writings, including a paper titled ``Money, Persuasion and American Values, ' which was published in November in the journal Media, Culture & Society.
"Leon was both the sociologist and administrator, ' recalled friend and colleague John Malcolm, a retired UCD philosophy professor. "He had an informed appreciation of all the departments he administered. He took the time to find out not only about the subject matter of those departments but also the interests of various scholars.'
Professor Mayhew also had a great breadth of interests that reached beyond his own scholarly expertise to music and Chinese and Japanese poetry, Malcolm said.
He also was an avid reader, an active member of his church and a student of the Old and New Testaments.
During the past few years, despite declining health, he found great solace and happiness in writing poetry and his memoirs and enjoyed the company of his family and many friends. Family members note that his strength of character and optimistic outlook were a source of inspiration and that his intellect, spiritual insights and compassion touched many lives in the Davis community.
He is survived by his wife, Janet, of Davis and children, Deborah Mayhew of Paramus, N.J.; Jonathan Mayhew of St. Louis, Mo.; and Stewart Mayhew of Athens, Ga.
He also leaves three siblings, Lenore Laycock of Oberlin, Ohio; Wayne E. Mayhew Jr. of El Granada, Calif.; and Martha Leigh Haynes of Davis. He is survived by six grandchildren: Janet and James Quiles; Julia Tsuchiya-Mayhew; and Peter, Christina and Sarah Mayhew.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, East Eighth Street and Elmwood Drive in Davis. A campus memorial service at UC Davis is pending.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial gifts be sent to the Leon Mayhew Memorial Fund, payable to the UCD Foundation, care of the College of Letters and Science Dean's Office, University of California, One Shields Ave., Davis, CA, 95616.
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Jose Mayoral
Jose Mayoral died in Sacramento Wednesday, March 4, 2003, at age 45.
Born July 18, 1957, in Sacramento, Mr. Mayoral had been a Dixon resident all of his life. He worked for Mayoral Bros. as a farm labor supervisor.
Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth Mayoral; daughters, Joanna Mayoral and Allison Mayoral; son, Michael Mayoral; mother and father, Julieta and Rosendo Mayoral, all of Dixon; sisters, Grace Whitley of San Diego, and Mary Salazar and husband Javier of Manteca; brothers, Victor Mayoral of Dixon, and Jaime Mayoral and wife Melissa of San Antonio, Texas; grandmother, Estela C. Mayoral and great-aunt, Maria Machado of Dixon.
The family requests memorials be directed to Dixon Little League, P.O. Box 1356, Dixon, 95620. Arrangements are under the direction of Milton Carpenter Funeral Home of Dixon.
Services: Visitation is scheduled from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, March 10 at Milton Carpenter Funeral Home, 569 N. First St., Dixon, with a Rosary to be said at 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 11, at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Dixon, with Father Maurice O'Brien officiating. Interment immediately following the service will be at Silveyville Cemetery.
MAYORAL
Maria Mayoral
Maria Mayoral passed away, with her family beside her, at her home in Dixon on March 11, 1999, after a short illness. Born on May 3, 1950, in Sinaloa, Mexico, she was 48 years old.
Maria was a resident of Dixon for 30 years and worked as a beautician in Davis for 23 years.
Maria is survived by her husband, Hector, of Dixon; daughter, Jessica Mayoral of Dixon; parents, Armando and Consuela Lizarraga of Dixon, brothers and sisters Paul Lizarraga of Dixon, Juanita Luna of Dixon, Tavo Lizarraga of Dixon, Pattie Lizarraga of Dixon, Armando Lizarraga Jr. of Dixon, Joe Lizarraga of Dixon, Sam Espinosa of Davis and Sergio Lizarraga of Vacaville. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews and a goddaughter, Maya Renay.
Visitation was held on Sunday, March 14 from 6-8 p.m. at Milton Carpenter Funeral Home, with a Rosary at 6 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Monday, March 15 at 10 a.m. at St. Peters Catholic Church in Dixon. Father Maurice O'Brien presided.
Interment was held at the Silveyville Cemetery.
Memorial contributions can be made to Kaiser Hospital, 975 Sereno Drive, Vallejo, CA 94589.
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Alexander Alen Mays
Alexander Alen Mays died Dec. 23, 2003, at his home in Davis. Born July 18, 1925, in Pittsburgh, Pa., he was 78 years old.
He taught English in Japan for 10 years, and had lived in Yolo County for eight years.
He is survived by his niece, Leslie Evans of Watertown, Mass.
Arrangements were under the direction of the North Sacramento Funeral Home. His ashes will be scattered near the Golden Gate Bridge.
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Mrs. James H. Mays
MAYS - In Winters, September 1st, beloved wife of James H. Mays, aged 30 years 2 months and 12 days.
(Dated September 7, 1878)
MAZUR
Juanita "Jenny" Mazur
Juanita "Jenny" Mazur of West Sacramento died Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2006 in Sacramento at age 70.
Mrs. Mazur was born Nov. 27, 1935 in Woodland to Esteban and Pilar (Olvera) Ramirez. She had been a Yolo County resident for 64 years. She worked in the dry cleaning industry for 20 years.
Survivors include Mrs. Mazur's husband of five years, Donald Mazur; her daughters, Mary Lou Cota and Jessie Godina; her grandchildren, Atemio Cervantez, Adrian Duran, Ismari, Miriam, Ebed Jr. and Ismael Mendoza; her great-granddaughter, Alyxia Cervantez; her sisters, Dolores Ramirez and Rosie Ramirez; and her brothers, Julio Ramirez and Mike Ramirez. She was preceded in death by her parents; her sisters, Helen Salinas, Margaret Ramirez and Anita Kihara; and her brothers, Steve Ramirez and Frank Ramirez.
Services: A memorial service is scheduled for 4 p.m. Friday, March 17 at Church of God of Prophecy, 900 Lincoln Ave., Woodland with Pastor Bill Gunter officiating. North Sacramento Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
MAZZOLA
Mabel Mazzola
Mabel Mazzola passed away on Oct. 2, 2002. Born Feb. 16, 1919, in Detroit, Michigan, she was 83 years old.
Mrs. Mazzola was very active in working for senior citizens, with crafts, food giveaways, blood pressure screenings, potlucks, and assisting seniors with their taxes.
Mrs. Mazzola is survived by her husband Joseph, of Winters; daughter and son-in-law Carole and Bob Means of Garden Valley; grandson and wife Tom and Angela Reichmann of Roseville; granddaughter and husband Cheri and Davie Trost of Winters; sister Vera Sandri of Royal Oak, Michigan and five grandchildren, Todd, Nicole and Beau Trost of Winters and Bryce and Lacie Reichmann of Roseville.
Visitation was held on Sunday at Smith's Colonial Chapel. A funeral service was held there on Monday. Interment followed at the Winters Cemetery.
Contributions may be made in Mrs. Mazzola's name to the Winters Healthcare Foundation, Inc., 23 Main Street, Winters, CA 95694.
