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Michael James Mahoney
Michael James Mahoney of Lodi died Saturday, March 1, 2003, at age 65.
Born March 10, 1937, in Sonora, Mr. Mahoney graduated from Bret Harte High School, where he was awarded the most valuable player prize in basketball for Northern California. He joined the Marine Corps after graduation. He had been a resident of Angels Camp, Woodland and Lodi. He worked for Altaville Market, Angels Market, Asbestos plant in Copperopolis and at B.J. Hughes Co. in Woodland. He was self-employed as in the steam cleaning and pressure washing service industry. He also drove seasonally for Tiger Lines Trucking Co.
Survivors include his companion, Kathleen Jaeger Mahoney of Lodi; sister, Molly Jones of Livermore; nephews, Charles Mahoney and Richard Mahoney; and niece, Becky Mahoney.
Arrangements are under the direction of Gierhart-Wells & Donahue Funeral Home, Inc. of Lodi.
Services: A memorial service is scheduled at 10 a.m. Friday, March 14, at Gierhart-Wells & Donahue Funeral Home, 123 N. School St., Lodi.
MAIER
Gerald William "Jerry" Maier, Jr.
Gerald William "Jerry" Maier Jr. died June 18, 2004, at Sutter Davis Hospital after a lengthy illness. He was 42.
Born April 3, 1962, in Woodland to Gerald "Bill" Maier and Marilyn Potter Maier, he was a fifth-generation Californian and a lifelong resident of Winters. He was the third of four children. He attended Winters schools and received a degree from ITT Technical Institute. In 1980, he marriage the love of his life, Thelma Echols, and they started their family.
He worked for Vasey Brothers Market and Maier's TV and Appliance for several years before becoming self-employed as a satellite technician. He also worked for many years as a truck driver.
An accomplished craftsman, he had a passion for building remote-control airplanes from scratch and flying them. He was also an avid fisherman, spending hours with his family and friends on his boat in the local waters.
He was preceded in death by his father, Bill Maier, in 2002.
He is survived by his wife, Thelma, of Winters; sons, William Maier of Lackland AFB, Texas, and Nicholas and Johnny Maier of Winters; his mother, Marilyn Maier of Winters; and his mother-in-law, Jannes Echols of Winters.
He is also survived by his brother, David Maier and his wife Edwina of Knoxville, Tenn., and sisters, Diane Maier Parent of Fullerton and Cheryl Maier Andrews of Winters. He leaves numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
A memorial service will begin at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 205 Russell St. in WInters. Private interment will take place at the Winters Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the direction of Davis Funeral Chapel.
MAIER
Josephine M. Maier
Josephine M. Maier died at Cottonwood Healthcare Saturday, April 26, 2003, at age 87.
Born July 21, 1915, in San Francisco, Mrs. Maier was the daughter of the late Frank and Josephine (Correira) Silva. She had been a Yolo County resident for the last 55 years. She was a homemaker for her entire life. She was a member of Cabrillo Club of Woodland and the Luso-American Club of Northern California.
Survivors include several cousins in Woodland. She was preceded in death by her husband John Andrew Maier in 1971.
The family requests memorials be directed to Arthritis Foundation, 3050 Explorer Dr., Suite No. 1, Sacramento, 95827. Arrangements are under the direction of Kraft Bros. Funeral Directors of Woodland.
Services: A funeral service is scheduled at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 6, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 301 Walnut St., Woodland. Interment will follow at 11 a.m. at Woodland City Cemetery.
MAJOR
Jack Major
UC Davis Professor Emeritus Jack Major died Feb. 13, 2001, in Davis, after a short illness. He was 83.
Born March 15, 1917, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Hortense and Jackson Major, he grew up in Utah with the Wasatch Mountains as his playground. During World War II he served in the reconnaissance troop of the 10th Mountain Division from 1943 to 1945, crossing the Po River in Italy.
He earned his doctorate from UC Berkeley in 9153.
Jack marriage his wife Mary in Moose, Wyo., in 1947 and came to Davis in 1955. He was a professor of botany at UC Davis for 21 years. He was a specialist in the ecology of mountains, being the first plant ecologist in the University of California system, while his indulgence and hobby was snow avalanche science.
He was honored by the Ecological Society for his work translating and reviewing important scientific papers in ecology that were published only in foreign languages, chiefly Russian, German and French. He was a recipient of research grants from both the National Science Foundation and the Russian Academy of Science.
Major taught and did research all over the mountains of North America, Europe and Siberia, taking his family with him to many remote locations. He taught his three sons a love for the mountains, concern for the environment, and respect for the rights of working-class people. His colleagues and his many students fondly remember him.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Cecil Major; his younger brother, Theodore Major; his sons, Paul, John and James; and his seven grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Unitarian Church of Davis, 27074 Patwin Road. In lieu of flowers, contributions are suggested to the California Native Plan Society, 1722 J St. Suite 17, Sacramento, CA 95814; (916) 447-CNPS.
MALAR
Merlen Captain Malar Jr.
Merlen Captain Malar Jr. died in his Woodland home Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2003, at age 60.
Born July 29, 1942, in Hillsboro, Ore., Mr. Malar had been a Yolo County resident for three years. He worked at Universal Mirror & Glass in Sacramento as an artist. According to his family members, "he loved animals. Computers were his hobby and he loved working with the Yolo County Drug & Alcohol program. He enjoyed anything and everything." He received his bachelor of arts degree from Universal University in Sacramento.
Mr. Malar is survived by his mother, Eleanor K. Montgomery of Sacramento.
He was preceded in death by his father, Merlen C. Malar Sr.
A memorial service is scheduled at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 10, at Kraft Bros. Chapel, Woodland.
The family requests memorials be directed to charity of donor's choice.
Kraft Bros. Funeral Directors of Woodland is assisting the family with arrangements.
MALDONADO
Vidal R. Maldonado
Vidal R. Maldonado passed away at his residence in West Sacramento Thursday, March 24, 2005 at age 71.
Mr. Maldonado was born April 27, 1933 in Gila, N.M. He had been a West Sacramento resident for 55 years. He served in the U.S. Air Force and was a veteran of the Korean War. He worked as an operator at Campbell's Soup for 43 years.
Survivors include Mr. Maldonado's wife, Maria (Caballero) Maldonado, also of West Sacramento; his daughters, Margarita and Yvonne Maldonado, Mary Ann Archuleta all of West Sacramento, Sylvia Gutierrez, Cynthia, Diana and Rosie Castro all of Woodland; his sons, David and Reuben Maldonado, both of West Sacramento; 19 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; his sister, Maria Valdez of West Sacramento; 12 sisters and brothers and numerous nieces and nephews of New Mexico and Arizona. He was preceded in death by an older brother.
The family requests memorials in Mr. Moldonado's name be directed to the American Cancer Society, 1765 Challenge Way, Sacramento, 95816.
Services: Visitation is scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 29 at Kraft Bros. Chapel, 175 Second St., Woodland. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Tuesday. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 30 at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 1321 Anna St., West Sacramento. Burial will follow the service at Woodland Cemetery. Kraft Bros. Funeral Directors is assisting the family with arrangements.
MALONEY
Mary Maloney
Mary Maloney died March 31, 2001. Born Dec. 26, 1921, to the late parents John Elafros and Petronilla Winder ("Weidner"), * in Minn., she was 79.
She was a long-time resident of Vacaville and she moved to Woodland in 1999 to reside at the Woodland Skilled Nursing Home with her many friends and her dog, "Little Boy." She was devout Catholic and was a member of the Holy Rosary Church. She graduated from Minnesota University where she received a degree in education. She worked for many years for the university, in the administrative department as a secretary.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Maloney.
She is survived by her brothers, William Elafros, Themoistoklis Elafros; sisters, Katherine Hodgson and Cia Elafros.
Mass will be said at Holy Rosary Church on Friday, with graveside services immediately following.
