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Gail Jeanette March Hendrix
Gail Jeanette March Hendrix died at her home in Woodland Friday, April 29, 2005 at age 59.
Ms. Hendrix was born Nov. 12, 1945 in Arbuckle to the late Melvin and Amy March. She was a lifelong resident of Yolo County. She attended local schools and graduated from Woodland High School in 1963. She retired from UC Davis in 1996. She was a member of the Zamora 4-H Club and Job's Daughters Bethel No. 260.
Survivors include Ms. Hendrix's sister, Linda Martin; her nieces, Tracie Martin and her companion Lou Bright; Lisa Ludovina and her husband Mike; Lori Castaneda and her husband Raul; her great-nieces Katelyn Castaneda and Emma Ludovina and her longtime companion, Larry Hendrix, all of Woodland.
The family requests memorials in Ms. Hendrix's name be directed to Yolo Hospice, P.O. Box 1014, Davis, 95617.
Services: Respecting the wishes of Ms. Hendrix, private family services were held May 3. Interment was at Mary's Cemetery in Yolo. McNary's Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.
HENIGAN
V. Annette 'Annie' Henigan
V. Annette "Annie" Henigan died in her Elk Grove home following a long illness on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2004, at age 65.
Born Oct. 8, 1938 in Norman, Okla., Mrs. Henigan extended family are from Woodland.
She is survived by her husband of 25 years, Jeffrey; children, Gloria, Donna and husband Paul, Bill and wife Kerri and Susan and husband Chris; granddaughters Caitlen, Hannah and Leah; sister, Karon; nephew, Tim; niece, Kamille; and extended Langbehn family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bernice and Kenzel Carpenter; and brother-in-law John Kyllingstad.
The family requests memorials be directed to the Gateway Foundation, (916) 451-9312.
Services: A mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 20, at The Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 9539 Racquet Court, Elk Grove, (916) 684-5722. There will be a gathering afterward at the family home to celebrate her life.
HENNER-WOLSKI
Irena Anna Henner-Wolski
Dr. Irena Anna Henner-Wolski, a Holocaust survivor known by many as "Babcia, " or "grandmother" in Polish, died peacefully at her Davis home Sept. 9, 2003. She was 82.
Born Aug. 18, 1921, in Lvov, Poland, she was the youngest child of Franciszka and Wladislaw Gelerter. She was a medical student when she was forced by the German occupation of Poland to go underground, after most of her family and many of her friends vanished. She was helped by friends and strangers alike as she hid in numerous cities and the high mountains with her older sister and, later, with her husband and a newborn baby.
In 1944 she survived the Warsaw uprising when citizens fought the Germans for 63 days before being defeated. Following the uprising, much of the remaining population was deported or killed. Irena, her husband and their 5-month-old daughter were removed by the Red Cross, however, joining the last survivors allowed to leave Warsaw before the German army carried out a systematic destruction of the city.
After the war, Irena resumed her medical education at the University of Krakow. She became a surgeon, then an almost entirely male field.
In 1957 she and her daughter managed to leave communist Poland. They settled in Israel, where Irena became the first female surgeon in the city of Haifa. An excellent diagnostician and superb surgeon, she helped many people there during her 40-year career and became a highly respected and well-known member of the community, her daughter said.
Irena was a frequent visitor to Davis. During her retirement, in 1997, she moved here, joining her daughter, grandchildren and great-grandchildren to create a four-generation family and becoming a permanent resident of the United States.
She attended English classes, participated in a special amateur genealogist group writing memoirs and was a regular bridge player at the Senior Center. She enjoyed water aerobics, travel, theater, music, old movies and books -- which she could read in any of seven languages.
She loved walking or riding her scooter on the greenbelts of North Davis and visiting the Davis Community Library. A music lover, she attended many concerts and never missed a performance of the UC Davis Symphony Orchestra.
For many years Irena battled rheumatoid arthritis, yet she continued her active life even as joint pain and stiffness decreased her ability to function independently. She died three weeks after her 82nd birthday, living long enough to see the birth of her youngest great-grandchild, Eliana.
Her family said she will be remembered as a strong, beautiful and elegant woman and a leader, a presence to be felt and admired, and for all she accomplished in helping the world in spite of the trauma she suffered.
She is survived by her daughter Jolanta Moore of Davis; her granddaughter Karen Levy, her husband Mark Levy and their twin children Emma and Bailey Levy of Davis; her grandson Raphael Moore, his wife Netania Moore and their daughter Eliana of Davis; her only surviving cousin and two nephews in Israel; as well as by many friends in Davis and in Israel.
A funeral service was conducted in the Jewish section of the Davis Cemetery by Rabbi Joseph Melamed.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donation in honor of the deceased be made to the Hillel Capital Project and mailed care of Raphael Moore, Phoenix House, 413 F St., Davis CA 95616.
HENNIES
Robert Elmer Hennies
Robert Elmer Hennies died at Woodland Healthcare on Monday, Feb. 6, 2006 at age 83.
Mr. Hennies was born Jan. 16, 1923 in Medford, Ore. to Elmer and Elizabeth Hennies. He had been a Yolo County resident for nine years. During World War II, he enlisted in the U.S. Army 1st Calvary Artillery and served in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater. He worked as a heavy equipment operator for Edison Electric. He was a life-long member of the VF W and Calectric Veteran's Club.
Survivors include Mr. Hennies' stepsons, Dan, Steven and Colonel Miller; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; his sister-in-law, Dawn Ayrabe and her husband Joe; his brother-in-law, Les Briner; and six nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Nina E. Hennies; his son, Harold Hennies; and his parents.
Services: A funeral is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10 at McNary's Chapel, 458 College St., Woodland. Interment will follow the service at Monument Hill Memorial Park. McNary's Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.
HENNIGAN
Herbert Hennigan, Sr.
Herbert Hennigan, Sr. died at Yolo on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2003, at age 71.
Born Dec. 25, 1931, a native of Woodland, Mr. Hennigan was a lifelong Yolo County resident. He was a plumber contractor.
Survivors include his son, Herb Hennigan Jr. and wife Saundra of Woodland; grandson, David Hennigan; and great-granddaughter, Audrey, both of Dixon.
Arrangements are under the direction of River Cities Funeral Chapel of West Sacramento.
Services: Friends and family will be gathering for the celebration of Mr. Hennigan's life at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, at 34115 County Road 23A, off of Hwy. 16 across from Watts Aviation, with Father Mike officiating. Call 668-5847 for more information.
HENSLEY
Michael Darwin Hensley
Michael Darwin Hensley died in Woodland Sunday, Jan. 18, 2004, at age 46.
Born July 28, 1957, in Loma Linda, Mr. Hensley had been a Yolo County resident for 25 years. He served in the U.S. Army. He attended school in Riverside. He worked for Wilson and Sons as a tree trimmer for 20 years.
Survivors include his wife, JoAnn Hensley of Woodland; children, Torie and Katlyin Hensley, both of Woodland; mother, Patricia Wind of Colton; brothers, Greg Candelaria and wife Sue of Gilbert, Ariz., Kieth Hensley of Oklahoma, Darwin, Charlie and Marvin Hensley and wife Michelle, all of Montana; sisters, Darla Reynolds of Montana, Patti Hunt and husband Steve, Vicki Clarke and boyfriend Roger, Joni Vanek and Candi Candelaria, all of San Bernardino; sisters-in-law, Sharon Tandy and husband Ed and Barbara Gallivan, all of Woodland; and brother-in-law, John DelaTorres and wife Stacey of Chico. He was preceded in death by his father, Darwin Alonso Hensley.
The family requests memorials be directed to the charity of donor's choice. Arrangements are under the direction of Kraft Bros. Funeral Directors of Woodland.
Services: A memorial service is scheduled at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 23, at Kraft Bros. Chapel, 175 Second St., Woodland. Burial will be conducted privately.
MILLER
Eileen S. Miller
Eileen S. Miller died at Stollwood Convalescent Hospital Monday, March 21, 2005 at age 98.
Mrs. Miller was born Feb. 3, 1907 in Watsonville. She had been a resident of Yolo County for about 15 years. She graduated from Humboldt County High School in Winnemucca, Nev. She, along with her husband, owned a small grocery/stationary/toy store. She was a member of the Women's Auxiliary of the V.F.W., a 75-year member of the Eastern Star of Winnemucca and was a member of Woodland Presbyterian and St. John's United Church of Christ churches.
Survivors include Mrs. Miller's daughter, Joye Thomas; her son, Robert Watt and his wife Darlyn; six grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 27 years, Kenneth Watt; her second husband of 45 years, Donald Miller; her son-in-law, Duchin "Dutch" Thomas and her granddaughter, Robin Thomas.
The family requests memorials in Mrs. Miller's name be directed to St. John's Retirement Village, 135 Woodland Ave., Woodland, 95695 or to the charity of the donor's choice.
Services: A celebration of Mrs. Miller's life is scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, April 2 at St. John's Retirement Village Chapel, 135 Woodland Ave. The Neptune Society of Northern California is assisting the family with arrangements.
