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Victoria Preciado Garcia Ratliff
Victoria Preciado Garcia Ratliff died at Woodland Memorial Hospital Sunday, Sept. 12, 2004 at age 69.
Mrs. Ratliff was born Dec. 24, 1934 in Jalisco, Mexico to Lucio Preciado Garcia and Maria Guadalupe Garcia Cobarrubias and had been a resident of Yolo County for eight years. She was employed at Contadina Foods for more than 20 years.
Survivors include Mrs. Ratliff's sisters Carmen Preciado, Mercedes Ruelas and her husband Antonio, and Teresa Pena and her husband Zenon, all of Woodland, and Josefina Preciado and her husband Jesus Espinosa of Guanajuato, Mexico, her brothers Simon Preciado and his wife Grace of Woodland and Adrian Preciado and his wife Martha of Pittsburg. She is also survived by her stepdaughter Eunice Stamps and her husband John of Woodland, 25 nieces and nephews and 22 grandnieces and grandnephews. She is preceded in death by her husband Jefferson Ratliff and her sister Rosario Preciado. The family requests memorials in Mrs. Ratliff's name be directed to the Arthritis Foundation of California, 3040 Explorer Drive., Suite 1, Sacramento, 95827.
Service: Visitation is scheduled for 6 to 7 p.m. today, Wednesday, Sept. 15, at Kraft Bros. Chapel, 175 Second St., Woodland. A Rosary will be recited after the visitation at 7 p.m. at Kraft Bros. Chapel. A funeral Mass will be celebrated 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 16 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 301 Walnut St., Woodland, with interment to follow at St. Joseph's Cemetery in Woodland. Kraft Bros. Funeral Directors of Woodland is assisting the family with arrangements.
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Dvorah Raveed
Albuquerque resident Dvorah Raveed died on May 2, 2002, at the Valle Norte Caring Center in Albuquerque.
Born on Nov. 1, 1920, in Los Angeles to the late Sarah and Fred Busch, she was 81.
Known to a multitude of friends simply as "Dvorah," she lived in Yolo County for the better part of 40 years. In 1998, she moved to New Mexico to be near her daughter.
She was an ardent, lifelong Zionist. As a girl in the 1940s, she hitchhiked from California to New Jersey to participate in a model kibbutz program.
While in New Jersey, she met and marriage her husband. After several years in Baltimore, the couple went to Israel, where they lived for six years in kibbutz Ein Dor with their young son.
After the birth of their daughter, the family returned to the United States, and her husband began graduate studies at UC Davis.
Productive years followed for Dvorah. She was among the founders of the Jewish Fellowship of Davis, an informal group of about 10 families that eventually became Congregation Bet Haverim.
She organized a very successful art print lending program at the junior high school. She also worked in the anthropology and art departments at UCD, where, encouraged by the late Daniel Crowley, she developed a deep love for African art.
During this time the famous Margaret Mead came to speak at UCD; since nobody thought to entertain her, Dvorah arranged a "ladies' lunch" in her own home for some university women and a handful of Dvorah's friends to meet the important visitor.
She believed passionately in the equality of people, and supported movements championing human rights and peace. A proud Jew, she spoke of herself as "international."
In 1964, she helped her 12-year-old daughter arrange for a sale of local artists' work, in the back yard, to raise money for the Freedom Riders who were headed to the South in support of civil rights for blacks.
During a second residence in Israel from 1964 to 1967, she was an assistant teacher in Beersheva. Returning to California, she suffered injuries in an automobile accident that left her unable to walk unaided and with a speech impairment.
It was at this time that she began to do art work herself. She became a proficient sculptor and a very good Japanese brush artist. Over the years, she had several of her works exhibited.
She spent the rest of her life defying her disabilities, exercising and indomitable will to live positively and entertaining and encouraging others whom she always declared to be worse off than she was.
She was wonderfully funny, had a great sense of style and was fiercely independent.
She was preceded in death by her son, Sion Raveed.
She is survived by her daughter, Tayla Raveed, of Albuquerque; two sisters; a brother; and many friends and admirers.
A memorial gathering will take place in Davis at a later date.
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Antolin Raventos IV
Antolin Raventos IV of El Macero, professor emeritus of radiology at UC Davis and founding chair of the department of radiology in the School of Medicine, died at the UCD Medical Center on Aug. 17, 2000, after a short illness. He was 75 years old.
Born in Wilmette, Ill., on June 3, 1925, he was the eldest son of E. Antolin Raventos III, a native Californian whose grandfather arrived in San Francisco from Barcelona in 1849, and of Juanita Gillespie, born in Indiana, whose grandfather, Dr. William Gillespie, came to the United States after qualifying in medicine at the University of Edinburgh.
Known to his family and friends as Rich, Dr. Raventos graduated from Lake View High School in Chicago in June 1941 and began pre-medical studies at Northwest University, Evanston. In 1943 he transferred to the University of Chicago, where he obtained his B.S. and in 1947 his M.D. World War II brought accelerated medical education and other special requirements, so that he spent 2 1/2 of his medical school years in the uniform of the U.S. Army.
After internship at Methodist Hospital, Iowa, and two years of radiology residency at Clifton Springs Sanitorium and Clinic, New York state, Dr. Raventos completed his residency training at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, where he also began his lifelong involvement in research. He was a graduate student in radiology at the University's Graduate School of Medicine, obtaining the degree of M.S.c (Med). He was certified by the American Board of Radiology in 1952.
From 1952 to 1954, Dr. Raventos served as a captain in the U.S. Army Medical Corps, assigned to the Department of Biophysics at the Army Medical Service Graduate School in Washington, D.C., as laboratory investigator in radiobiology. He took part in biomedical research operations at the atomic energy proving grounds in Nevada, in subhuman primate radiobiological research in Puerto Rico, and in germ-free animal studies.
After his Army service, he devoted his career to academic medicine: teaching and research in therapeutic radiology, clinical services for cancer patients, and research in radiobiology and radiological physics, with a special interest in radiation protection.
His career was influenced by the discovery of new and more powerful radiations, a world war followed by a cold war and international concern over the growing military applications of radiation, new modalities in the treatment of cancer, concern over the possible hazards of the diagnostic use of X-rays, and major changes in medical education and the delivery of health care. In the 1960s and 1970s he received substantial extramural funding from the National Cancer Institute and the American Cancer Society for cancer research.
From 1954 to 1970, he served on the faculty of the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, attaining the rank of full professor of radiology in 1963. He was director of the Division of Radiation Therapy from 1961 to 1970 and was instrumental in establishing and recruiting the professional staff for a formal radiobiology program, one of the first in the country, in 1958.
From 1958 to 1961 he held a Senior Advanced Clinical Fellowship from the American Cancer Society, which included six months of sabbatical leave in the United Kingdom, France and Sweden, where the leading centers of excellence in radiation oncology were to be found at that time.
In 1970, at the invitation of Dean Tupper, he moved to Davis as the first chairman of the department of radiology in the new School of Medicine. Many of his colleagues at Penn viewed this as a leap of faith on his part, moving from the oldest medical school in the U.S. to a new school operating in a run-down county hospital with antique diagnostic radiology equipment, no radiation therapy equipment and no radiological physics or radiobiology support. The heights that the school and Medical Center have reached show that his enthusiasm and confidence were not misplaced; he was proud of his association with the early years.
He served as chair of the department from 1970 to 1977 and was a professor of radiology until his retirement in 1991. He was director of the radiation oncology program at the affiliated V.A. Hospital in Martinez from 1980 to 1992. He established the radiology residency program at UCDMC and later a radiation oncology residency program at V.A. Martinez.
He was active in major radiological and cancer societies and organizations throughout his career, belonging to 56 professional and national groups. He was a member of the Board of Chancellors of the American College of Radiology from 1964 to 1970, chairing the Commission on Radiological Units, Standards and Protection. He also served on the college's commissions on cancer, public health, radiological technology and radiation therapy, and served as chair and member of innumerable committees and task forces.
He served as associate editor of the Journal Cancer, published by the American Cancer Society, from 1965 to 1991. He was committed to improving the generally deplorable standard of medical writing; he organized seminars and courses on medical and scientific writing through the organizations to which he belonged. He was a member of the American Medical Writers Association and president of the California chapter from 1984 to 1986. In the late 1970s, jointly with the UC English department, he offered a course on scientific writing and was disappointed that a number of veterinarians who enrolled far exceeded the number of physicians.
His interest in language led him to spend a sabbatical year at UC Berkeley, as a candidate for an M.A. in English (linguistics). His many visits to the U.K. in retirement also enabled him to widen his knowledge of English dialects, from highland Scots to broad Gloucestershire, as spoken by his wife's extended family. He was the author of 100 scientific papers and book chapters.
A keen chess player, a voracious reader of fiction, history, science, biography and mystery stories, and a strong swimmer who enjoyed diving in the Bahamas and the West Indies during his East Coast years, he was also avid flyer. He was an instrument-rated pilot, went on to obtain a commercial license, and was for many years the proud owner of a twin-engine Piper Apache. He loved the ocean and the rocky coast around his Sonoma home, where he enjoyed many happy days of exploration with his wife and their Bengal cats.
In the words of one of his oldest friends and colleagues, he was a good man, an honest man, a gallant man and a gentle man, who will be missed by all who knew him, not least for his sense of humor. He was also a teacher of rare ability; many of his former residents are in leadership positions in radiation oncology throughout the country.
He is survived by his wife, Anne Gray, of El Macero; his sister, Jeslyn Bruse and her husband Burton of Crystal Lake, Ill; his niece, Dr. Carolyn Bruse of Waltham, Mass; his nephews, Henry Bruse of Wisconsin Rapids, Wis., and William Bruse of Springfield, Ill; his great-nephew, Dr. David Arend of Natick, Mass.; his half-brothers, Dr. Peter Raventos of Springville and William Raventos of Pleasant Grove, Utah; and his half-sister, Helen Chapatte, of Cheyenne, Wyo.
In accordance with his wishes, no services will be held.
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Robert "Bob" E. Ray
Robert "Bob" E. Ray of Woodland died in Pahrump, Nev. Monday, Feb. 27, 2006 at age 68.
Mr. Ray was born May 9, 1937 in Toledo, Ohio to Robert E. Lee and Margaret Ray. He had been a Yolo County resident for 16 years. He attended school in Berkey and Sylvania, Ohio and later served in the U.S. Navy on the carrier USS Oriskany. In 1980 he started his own business TERPCO diesel truck repair, which he operated in Woodland, Eugene, Ore. and Guam. He was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church, fourth degree Knights of Columbus, Eagles and American Legion Post No. 77.
Survivors include Mr. Ray's wife of 48 years, Janice Ray of Woodland; his daughters, Cathy Schlueter, Tracy Bachmeier and Robin Ray, all of Woodland, and Jeannie Tadlock of Bend, Ore.; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and his sisters, Betty Ewing of Toledo, Ohio and Pamela Billow of Delaware, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Services: A celebration of Mr. Ray's life is scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday, March 16 at St. Peter's Catholic Church, 1150 Maxwell Road, Eugene, Ore. with Father Mark Bachmeier officiating. Inurnment will be at Mount Calvary Cemetery in Eugene, Ore. The Neptune Society of Nye County, Nevada is assisting the family with arrangements.
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Steve Edward Ray
Steve Edward Ray, a resident of Placerville, died in his home on Sunday, Aug. 1, 2004, at age of 73.
Mr. Ray was born Dec. 16, 1929, in Stephenville, Texas, and was a resident of Placerville for the past 11 years. He was employed at Vard Lee Trucking.
Survivors include Mr. Ray's children, Bobby and Marci Ray of Woodland, Steve and Karen Ray of Capay, Robby and Renee of Esparto and Shawna and Dan Smith of Oregon. Mr. Ray is also survived by seven grandchildren, Shastina and Tayler Ray of Woodland; Wyatt, Jesse, and Colter Ray of Capay; and Dustin and James Ray of Woodland. Also surviving are three bothers, Bobby Ray, Ronnie Ray, and Rudy Ray.
Mr. Ray was preceded in death by a bother Rusty and a sister Joneil.
Services: No service is scheduled as per Mr. Ray's request. The Nautilus Society of Central California is assisting the family with arrangements.
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Eileen Lucy Raymond (1st of 2 obits.)
Eileen Lucy Raymond died December 25th, 2005 in Woodland, California at Alderson's Convalescent Hospital.
Mrs. Raymond was born September 22, 1909 in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, the daughter of Mary and Marshall Kinney She moved to Los Angeles, California where, for twenty-two years, she was an accountant and office manager for KHJ, a radio network and television channel. She was a member of the Los Angeles Business and Professional Women's Club.
Following her 1958 marriage to Alston Raymond of Oakland, where they made their home, they retired to Esparto in 1974. She was a long-time member of the Countryside Community Church, the Woodland Organ Club, and volunteer for the Woodland Healthcare Auxiliary. In 2000, she moved to St. John's Retirement Village in Woodland.
Her daughters, Susan Doolittle (James E.) of Florence, Arizona; and Theo Timpe of Petaluma, California survive her. She leaves three grandchildren, Nancy Doolittle of Washington, Stephen Christian Timpe (Mary) of Petaluma, and James R. Doolittle of Apple Hill, California. Also surviving are great-grandchildren, William and Patricia Timpe, and Ramsey Doolittle; great-great grandchildren, Tyler and Tess Polacek; and four nieces. Mrs. Raymond was preceded in death by her husband; granddaughter, Leah Polacek, parents; infant son, Patrick; sister, Margaret; brother, Patrick; and niece, Gail.
A memorial service will be held at St. John's Chapel January 7th at 2:00 PM. Memorial gifts in her name may be directed to the Countryside Community Church in Esparto, St. John's Retirement Village or Alderson's Convalescent Hospital.
Eileen Lucy Raymond (2nd of 2 obits.)
Eileen Lucy Raymond died Sunday, Dec. 25, 2005 in Woodland at Alderson's Convalescent Hospital.
Mrs. Raymond was born Sept. 22, 1909 in Scottsbluff, Neb., the daughter of Mary and Marshall Kinney. Later, she moved to Los Angeles, where she worked as an accountant and office manager for 22 years for KHJ, a radio network and television channel. She was a member of the Los Angeles Business and Professional Women's Club. Following her 1958 marriage to Alston Raymond of Oakland, where they made their home, they retired to Esparto in 1974. She was a long-time member of the Countryside Community Church, the Woodland Organ Club, and volunteer for the Woodland Healthcare Auxiliary. In 2000, she moved to St. John's Retirement Village in Woodland.
Mrs. Raymond is survived by her daughters, Susan Doolittle and her husband James of Florence, Ariz., and Theo Timpe of Petaluma. She is also survived by three grandchildren, Nancy Doolittle of Washington, Stephen Christian Timpe and his wife Mary of Petaluma, and James R. Doolittle of Apple Hill. Also surviving are great-grandchildren, William and Patricia Timpe, and Ramsey Doolittle; great-great grandchildren, Tyler and Tess Polacek; and four nieces. Mrs. Raymond was preceded in death by her husband, Alston; granddaughter, Leah Polacek, her parents; an infant son, Patrick; a sister, Margaret; a brother, Patrick; and niece, Gail.
Services: A memorial service is scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 4, at St. John's Chapel in Woodland. Memorial gifts in her name may be directed to the Countryside Community Church in Esparto, St. John's Retirement Village or Alderson's Convalescent Hospital. Kraft Bros. Funeral Directors is assisting the family with arrangements.
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Ruth Banuelos Brown
Ruth Banuelos Brown of Davis died June 18, 2004, of lung cancer at Sutter Davis Hospital. She was 70.
Born May 31, 1934, in Pacoima, she was raised there and graduated from high school there. She worked for more than 30 years in the medical profession as a medical processor. She had been a resident of Davis for the past 16 years.
She was an active member of the Pole Line Road Baptist Church in Davis where she was an associate pianist. Her family described her favorite hobby as family, and said she will be remembered as a very devoted wife, mother and grandmother.
She was preceded in death in 1989 by her first husband, Anthony Banuelos.
She is survived by her husband of nine years, John E. Brown of Davis; two daughters, Sandra Hahn of Eugene, Ore., and Lorraine Nelson of Davis; grandchildren, Ashley Bryant of Eugene, Ore., and Caily Nelson, Anthony Nelson and Elisa Nelson, all of Davis; five brothers, Raul Marino, Abel Marino, Ezekiel Marino, Domingo Marino Jr. and Daniel Marino; and two sisters, Priscilla Rodriguez and Mary Helen Lopez.
Viewing will be held Wednesday from 10 to 11 a.m. at Pole Line Road Baptist Church, 770 Pole Line Road in Davis. A funeral will follow at 11 a.m. Wednesday.
Burial will take place following the service, at Davis Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Davis Funeral Chapel.
