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Martin Thomas "Skip" Quinlan
Martin Thomas "Skip" Quinlan died after a lengthy illness in Citrus Heights Wednesday, July 24, 2002, at age 70.
Born Jan. 18, 1932, in Huntington, W.V., Mr. Quinlan had been a Yolo County resident for about 31-years. He was the son of the late John and Margaret (Nilan) Quinlan.
Mr. Quinlan joined the U.S. Navy in 1949 and attended U.S. Naval Postgraduate School, in Monterey. In 1950, he met Mary Welcome of Salinas at the Monterey roller-skating rink and they were marriage May 3, 1952. In 1953 he began working as a draftsman, part-time, at Spreckels Sugar Company. In 1958 he graduated from San Jose State University with a degree in industrial engineering. His 38-year executive career with Spreckels took the family from Salinas to Manteca, Mendota, Woodland and San Francisco. In 1974 Mr. Quinlan was appointed plant manager at Woodland's Spreckels plant, where he remained employed until his retirement in 1992.
Active in the Woodland community for more than 38 years, his service included leadership in the chamber of commerce, having served as president in 1979 and director for many years. Over the years he received several awards including: Distinguished Member Service Award, 1974; Member of the Year, 1976; Agri-Business Person of the Year 1989; and Western Fairs Association Blue Ribbon Award in Recognition and Appreciation of Dedicated Support of Yolo County Fair. He was honored to be one of the first recipients of City Council Community Service Award, presented in 1989. He was a member of Woodland Host Lions Club, having served as president in 1975. He served on the United Way board for six years and as president in 1981. His service to Yolo County included: Yolo-Solano Air Pollution District Formation Committee; foreman of the 1987-88 Yolo County grand jury; Yolo County Historical Society; and Yolo County Fair Committee.
Fulfilling a childhood dream, Mr. Quinlan served as a volunteer firefighter with Springlake Fire Department, having held the rank of Captain and having served as president. He volunteered at Woodland Opera House and was instrumental in raising funds for its renovation. He was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church, while being active as a lector and participating in many fund raising efforts including Holy Rosary school board and the local Knight of Columbus.
Following his retirement in 1992, he and his wife enjoyed travel in their motor home, while spending winters in Arizona. Though they relocated to Sun City Roseville in 1996, Mr. Quinlan continued his involvement in the Woodland community, devoting his time weekly to Yolo County Historical Museum, serving on its board of directors, and chairing the annual May Festival. He was recently honored by the museum board and its volunteers for his contributions. May 3, 2002, the Quinlans celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary, with family and friends, at R.H. Phillips Winery.
According to his family, "Mr. Quinlan was known to his friends as someone they could count on any time. From his helping hand to the community, to the church, to his neighbors and friends, he was always ready with a smile and his toolbox. He enjoyed golf, fishing, travel and spending time with his family and friends."
Mr. Quinlan is survived by his wife of 50 years, Mary (Welcome) Quinlan of Roseville; daughter, Joanie Quinlan of Woodland; sons, John Quinlan and wife Andrea of Citrus Heights, Joseph Quinlan and fiancé Maya Nagnatanilla of Antioch, and Gerald Quinlan and wife Donni of Rancho Murieta; grandchildren, Julia and Gina Quinlan of Antioch, Breanna and Garrett Quinlan of Woodland, Bailey Quinlan and A.J. Fox of Rancho Murieta, Melisa Quinlan and Brandon and Louis Dobson of Citrus Heights.
Also surviving is his sister, Ann Garth and husband William of Radford, Va.; and brother, John Quinlan and wife Josefina of Las Vegas, Nev.
Mr. Quinlan was preceded in death by his niece, Virginia Garth.
The vigil rosary is scheduled at 7 p.m. Monday, July 29, at McNary's Chapel of Woodland.
The funeral Mass is scheduled to be said at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 30, at Holy Rosary Church, corner of Walnut and Court streets, Woodland, with interment to follow in St. Joseph's Cemetery.
Memorials may be directed to: Skip Quinlan Community Service Scholarship Fund, c/o First Northern Bank, 11 W. Court St., Woodland, 95695.
McNary's Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.
QUINLAN
Mary Elizabeth (Welcome) Quinlan
Mary Elizabeth (Welcome) Quinlan died Thursday, April 28, 2005 at her home in Rancho Murieta at age 72.
She was born May 2, 1932 in Salinas to William H. and Marie R. (Heinzen) Welcome.
Mary grew up in Salinas, attending Sacred Heart School and Salinas High School and graduated both high school and beauty school in 1950.
That same year she met Martin "Skip" Quinlan, who was stationed at the Monterey Naval Post Graduate School.
They were marriage May 3, 1952 in Salinas. Skip's career took the family to various communities throughout Northern California.
During their 38 years in Woodland, Mary was active in Holy Rosary Church, Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts and enjoyed playing bridge regularly. In 1977, Mary attended Yuba College and earned her nursing degree. It was Mary's lifelong desire to be a nurse, and she enjoyed 15 years as an L.V.N. working at the Woodland Clinic. Upon retirement, Mary and Skip traveled extensively in their motor home, and eventually moved to Sun City in Roseville, where they enjoyed their senior community activities. In 2003, Mary moved to Rancho Murieta and very much enjoyed her lovely home and community of friends there. Mary had a deep faith in our Lord and an abiding devotion to the Blessed Mother, and she proudly shared that faith with her children, extended family and friends. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, sewing and playing the organ. Her bright smile and warm heart will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Mary was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Martin "Skip" Quinlan; her parents, Marie and William Welcome; her sister, Veronica Penfold and her brother, William Welcome.
She is survived by her children, Joanie Quinlan of Woodland, John Quinlan and his wife Andrea of Citrus Heights, Joseph Quinlan and his wife Maya of Mina Saud, Kuwait, Gerald Quinlan and his wife Donni of Rancho Murieta; her grandchildren, Julia and Gina Quinlan of Antioch, Andrew and Natalya Quinlan of Mina Saud, Kuwait, Breanna and Garrett Quinlan of Woodland, Bailey Quinlan and A.J. Fox of Rancho Murieta, Melisa Quinlan and Brandon and Louis Dobson of Citrus Heights.
Also surviving is her twin sister, Rosemarie Candau and her husband Bob of Santa Cruz; her brother, Joseph Welcome and his wife Marlene of Salinas and many nieces and nephews.
A visitation is scheduled from 4 to 7 p.m. at Price Funeral Chapel, 6335 Sunrise Blvd., Citrus Heights, Friday, May 6 with the vigil rosary immediately following at 7 p.m. The funeral Mass is scheduled to be celebrated Saturday, May 7, at 10 a.m. at St. Michael's Roman Catholic Church, 4524 Garfield Ave., Carmichael. Burial will be immediately following at St. Joseph's Cemetery in Woodland.
QUINTERO
Lupita Quintero
Lupita Quintero died at birth at Sutter Davis Hospital on Sept. 11, 2004.
She is survived by her mother, Maria Ruelas of Woodland; brother, Alejandro Magana; grandparents, Salvador and Amparo Ruelas; uncles, Roberto, Salvador Jr., Antonio and Eduardo Ruelas; and aunts, Anna, Judith, Lillia and Patricia Ruelas, all of Woodland.
A graveside service will begin at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph's Cemetery in Woodland.
Memorial contributions may be made to the donor's favorite charity. Arrangements are under the direction of Evergreen Funeral Service of Woodland.
QUIRARTE
Filemon Quirarte
Filemon Quirarte died at Sutter Hospital in Davis, Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2004 at age 65.
Mr. Quirarte was born Nov. 22, 1938 in Ameca, Jalisco, Mexico. He had been a Yolo County resident for 29 years. He was a retired farm worker.
Survivors include Mr. Quirarte's wife of 38 years, Raquel Quirarte of Dunnigan; his daughters, Maria Rosaura Quirarte-Perez and her husband Joel Perez of Marlborough, Mass., Trinidad Perez and her husband Jose of Woodland, Raquel Quirarte-Guzman and her husband Oscar Guzman of Sacramento; his sons, Salvador Quirarte and his wife Marta of Coalinga, Juan Carlos Quirarte and his wife Rosa of Sacramento and Eduardo Quirarte and his wife Ivette of Woodland; his granddaughters, Lizzette, Raquel Moniq and Amaya Inez Quirarte, Lyana, Karyna and Brianna Esperanza Perez and Lizett Carla Sanchez and his grandsons, Salvador Amiel Quirarte, Andrez Enrique Quirarte-Guzman, and Victor Sanchez. He was preceded in death by his parents, Salvador and Maria Trinidad Uribe Quirarte.
The family requests memorials in Mr. Quirarte's name be directed to the charity of the donor's choice.
Services: A rosary will be recited 5:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 29, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 301 Walnut St., Woodland. A Mass will be celebrated 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 30 at Holy Rosary Church. Interment is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 30 at Monument Hill Memorial Park. Kraft Bros. Funeral Directors is assisting the family with arrangements.
CANCHOLA
Manuel Garcia Canchola
Manuel Garcia Canchola died at Mercy General Hospital, Sacramento Monday, June 16, 2003, at age 44.
Born Feb. 5, 1959, in Penjamo, Guanajuato, Mexico, Mr. Canchola worked in Yolo County for the past 25 years as a farm laborer in agriculture area.
Survivors include his wife, Cynthia Canchola of Woodland; sisters, Maria and Isabel Canchola of Mexico, and Juanita Canchola of Ensenada Baja, Ca.; brother, Raul Canchola; and daughter, Angelina Canchola, both of Mexico. He was preceded in death by his mother, Maria Guadalupe Canchola, in 2003; and father, Jose Canchola, in 1999.
The family requests memorials be directed to American Diabetes Association. Arrangements are under the direction of Evergreen of Woodland Funeral Services.
Services: A private family services to be held at a later date.
CANDAU
Albert Candau (1st of 2 obituaries)
Albert Candau passed away at his Woodland home Monday, March 14, 2005 at age 93.
Born in Dognen, France, he was a 75 year resident of Yolo County, and was the owner of the Woodland French Laundry for 36 years. He was a member of Holy Rosary Church and a 50 year member of the Woodland Elks Lodge.
Survivors include his wife of 69 years, Henriette; his daughter, Barbara Rowder and her husband John of Sacramento; granddaughters, Susan Tilton of Sacramento and Sara Bingaman of Toronto; three great-grandchildren; his sister, Jeanne LaPlace of Oloron, France; his brother-in-law, George Carrere and his wife Bonnie and numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be sent to Woodland Memorial Health Foundation, Holy Rosary School, Yolo Hospice or to the charity of the donor's choice.
Services: A vigil service will be held Sunday, March 20 at 5 p.m. at McNary's Chapel, 458 College St., Woodland. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Monday, March 21 at 10 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 301 Walnut St., Woodland. Burial will follow the Mass at St. Joseph's Cemetery. McNary's Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.
Albert Candau (2nd of 2 obits.)
Albert Candau died at his Woodland home Monday, March 14, 2005 at age 93.
Mr. Candau was born in Dognen, France April 23, 1911. He was a 75 year resident of Yolo County, and was the owner of the Woodland French Laundry for 36 years. He was a member of Holy Rosary Church and a 50 year member of the Woodland Elks Lodge.
Survivors include Mr. Candau's wife of 69 years, Henriette; his daughter, Barbara Rowder and her husband John of Sacramento; granddaughters, Susan Tilton of Sacramento and Sara Bingaman of Toronto; three great-grandchildren; his sister, Jeanne LaPlace of Oloron, France; his brother-in-law, George Carrere and his wife Bonnie and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family requests memorials in Mr. Candau's name be directed to Woodland Memorial Health Foundation, Holy Rosary School, Yolo Hospice or to the charity of the donor's choice.
Services: A vigil service will be held Sunday, March 20 at 5 p.m. at McNary's Chapel, 458 College St., Woodland. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Monday, March 21 at 10 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 301 Walnut St., Woodland. Burial will follow the Mass at St. Joseph's Cemetery. McNary's Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.
CANEVARI
Joyce Heaton Canevari
Joyce Heaton Canevari of Woodland died Friday, June 28, 2002, with her four sons at her bedside, at age 74.
Canevari died of complications from multiple myeloma.
Born March 21, 1928, in Willows, Canevari graduated as class valedictorian from her high school in 1948. She attended Chico State University where she met her husband, Bill, and later graduated with a music degree from College of the Pacific.
She marriage in 1952, moved to Woodland and began teaching piano and earning her teaching credential while raising her four boys.
Canevari taught kindergarten and first grade at Beamer Elementary School from 1968 to 1986. During this time, she was also active in Holy Rosary Church activities. She and her husband, Bill, were charter members of the Couples Club.
After retiring, Canevari and her husband moved to the home they built in Colfax where they enjoyed traveling in their motor home, participating in activities with the Catholic church and volunteering with the Salvation Army.
Upon her husband's death in 1997, she moved back to Woodland where she again kept busy with volunteer work, with the church, at Woodland Memorial Hospital and various card groups.
She enjoyed spending time with her boys and grandchildren.
She is survived by her son, Michael Canevari of Sacramento, his wife, Deborah, and her children, Adam and Nicole; her son, Tom Canevari of Woodland, his wife, Joan, their son, Adam, and his wife, Ashley; her son, Peter of Modesto, his wife, Kari, and her children, Wade and Lauren; her son, Marc of Woodland, his wife, Beth, and their children Kaleen and Ben; and her brother, Howard Heaton of Woodland.
A vigil will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, July 1, at McNary's Chapel. A funeral mass is scheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 2, at Holy Rosary Church in Woodland.
The family requests donations be directed to the Holy Rosary Church Building Fund, Woodland Memorial Auxiliary, or Hanna Boys Center in Santa Rosa.
McNary's Chapel in Woodland is assisting the family with arrangements.
