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Lorraine Tolson
A memorial service is planned Saturday for Lorriane Tolson, 80, of Vacaville. She died Sept. 21, 2003, following a short illness.
Born March 27, 1923, in Placerville, she was a homemaker and beloved wife and mother.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Howard Tolson, and lived in Davis for 25 years until his death. For the past 15 years, she has been a resident of Leisure Town in Vacaville and participated in many of its activities.
She is survived by two sons, Michael Tolson and his wife Sara of Vacaville and Ronald Tolson and his wife Nancy of Sacramento; eight grandchildren, Debbie Armstrong, Steven Tolson, Doug Tolson, Dan Tolson, Jessica Carbuillido, Teresa Tolson, Jalena Tolson and Michael Pena; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Her family was her life and her passion, her family says. She will be remembered for her love, devotion and zest for life.
A private graveside service will be held in Placerville following Saturday's memorial service at 11 a.m. at Bethany Lutheran Church in Vacaville.
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Raymond Clifford Tolson
Raymond Clifford Tolson died at St. John's Retirement Home Friday, Aug. 12, 2005 at age 96.
Mr. Tolson was born Jan. 24, 1909 in College City. He was in agriculture all his life. He started working at Continental Grain in San Francisco after graduating from Stanford University. He moved to Northern California in 1939 and worked as an independent grain and rice broker for Groshan Rice Milling Company of San Francisco. He built his own rice milling company in 1960 in Woodland and continued in the rice business until he was 88 years old. He was inducted into the Colusa County High School Hall of Fame in 2003 for his undefeated football team while in high school.
Survivors include Mr. Tolson's daughter, Terry Bennett and her husband Herman; his sons, Ray Tolson Jr. and his wife Susan and Bill Tolson and his wife Marcia; eight grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and his sister, Vivian Burros of Arbuckle. He was preceded in death by his wives, Mabel Giguiere Tolson and Barbara Cardoza Tolson.
Services: A memorial service is scheduled for 11 a.m. today, Thursday, at the West Valley Baptist Church, 18045 County Road 98, Woodland. Interment will be private. Kraft Bros. Funeral Directors is assisting the family with arrangements.
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Elizabeth Annette (Betty) Torguson
Elizabeth Annette (Betty) Torguson died Feb. 15, 2004, at Sierra Health Care Convalescent Hospital in Davis. She was 86.
Torguson was born Aug. 16, 1917, to John and Letha Goettsch of Inavale, Neb. She spent her early childhood on a homestead near Wall, S.D., and also lived in Michigan and Minnesota before her family settled in Sioux Falls, S.D., where she graduated from high school.
Torguson marriage Donald Torguson in 1939 and they made their home in Sioux Falls until 1948, when Don Torguson accepted a position as an insurance company office manager in Aberdeen, S.D. While there, Betty Torguson was employed as a secretary for the Department of Veterans' Affairs and also did secretarial work for the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
The Torguson family moved to Davis in 1960, when Betty Torguson accepted a secretary position with the UC Davis Department of Vegetable Crops, where she worked until her retirement in 1982. In retirement, Betty enjoyed reading, gardening, watching Larry Bird and the Boston Celtics on television and spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She hosted many memorable family gatherings, relatives said.
"Betty will be lovingly remembered by her family and friends as an extremely generous, kind, cheerful and considerate person, " relatives said. "She always had a smile for everyone and will be dearly missed by all."
Torguson is survived by her five children, Eric Torguson (Sandra) of Sacramento; Terry Klinger of Davis; Donna Singleton (Donald) of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Bruce Torguson of Carson City, Nev.; and Brian Torguson of Davis.
She is also survived by 10 grandchildren, Scott Torguson of Philadelphia; Mark Torguson of Sacramento; Kim Jung (Michael) of Inver Grove Heights, Minn.; Kristi, Jay and Joel Klinger of Davis; Kelly Guerrero (David) of Davis; Taran Singleton of Maplewood, N.J.; Daniel Singleton (Karin Vermander) of Columbus, Ohio; and Shelby Torguson of Portland, Ore.; and by seven great-grandchildren.
Torguson was preceded in death by her parents, husband Don in 1979, sister Helen Eaton, infant grandson Mark Klinger and granddaughter Renee Torguson Salgueiro.
In accordance with Torguson's wishes, no funeral will be held. A memorial service for family and friends is planned for 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 10, 2004, at Davis Cemetery. All who wish to pay their respects are welcome to attend.
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Renee Danielle Torguson
Renee Danielle Torguson died of melanoma Sunday, Jan. 20, 2002, at age 33.
Born Aug. 22, 1968, in Woodland, Mrs. Torguson attended Davis High School and received a bachelor of science and certificate of graphic arts from San Jose State in 1991. She was most recently living in Pembroke Pines, Fla. with her husband and stepson. She was the graphic designer for the Florida Marlins Baseball Club since 1998. According to her family members, “she was an accomplished artist, avid reader, and experienced traveler. Her trips included Ireland, Germany, and in 1999 she and her husband traveled to China.”
Mrs. Torguson is survived by her husband, Adolfo Salgueiro; and stepson, Adolfo Salgueiro III of Pembroke Pines, Fla.; mother, Susan Torguson and stepfather, Glen Holstein of Davis; father, Bruce Torguson of Mesquite, Nev.; sister, Shelby Torguson of Portland, Ore.; stepbrother, Dylan Holstein-Radin of Tucson, Arizona; and numerous aunts; uncles; and cousins.
A memorial service is scheduled at 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 29, at Davis Community Church. A private interment for family will be held at the Davis Cemetery prior to the service.
The family requests memorials be directed to Lance Armstrong Foundation, P.O. Box 161150 Austin, Texas, 78716-1150; or (512) 236-8820.
Davis Funeral Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.
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Catherine Ann
Catherine Ann Tornay died in Agnews State Hospital, in San Jose, Saturday, May 29, 2004, at age 49.
Born March 1, 1955, in San Francisco, Ms. Tornay had been a childhood Yolo County resident for five years. She has been a longtime resident of Agnews State Hospital.
Survivors include her mother, Mary Tornay of Esparto; sisters, Judith Patrick and husband Roger of Elverta, Sandra Faris of South Lake Tahoe, and Mary Jo Tornay of Rancho Cordova; brother, Ken Tornay and wife Vicky of Folsom; along with numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Joseph C. Tornay.
The family requests memorials be directed to the charity of the donor's choice. Arrangements are under the direction of Kraft Bros.
Services: A graveside service is scheduled at 11 a.m. Friday, June 4, in Monument Hill Memorial Park.
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Anthony A. Torres
Beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend Anthony 'Tony' Torres died following a short battle with cancer on May 1, 2000, in Woodland. Born Jan. 1, 1921, he was 79.
He was the last of 18 children born to Juan and Beatrice Torres of Pasadena. As a young boy, Tony worked in his parents' grocery store and learned the trade of meat cutting.
Tony was a semi-professional boxer between the ages of 18 and 22, ending his boxing career to serve in the military.
He proudly served his country as a three-war veteran (Korean War, World War II, Vietnam War). His military career spanned from 1944 through 1972.
He was a decorated veteran and was awarded multiple military honors and medals, including the Purple Heart, the Purple Heart Cluster, the Combat Infantry Badge, the Bronze Star, the Victory Medal, the German Occupation Medal, European-African-Middle East Campaign Medal and the American Campaign Medal.
He was captured and held as a prisoner of war during World War II in Germany, making him eligible for a POW Medal and specially-issued POW license plates, which he received in the summer of 1999.
He was an active member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1985, where he shared a special bond and camaraderie with his fellow brothers-in-arms and many close friends.
Tony is survived by his wife of 47 years, Josephine (Tafoya) of Woodland; four children, John Torres of Orleans and his wife Maxine, Debbie Rapadas of Woodland and her husband Larry, Clara Roybal of Montebello and her husband Ronnie, and Tina Navarrette of Woodland and her husband Arthur; 10 grandchildren, Anthony Rapadas, Daniel Rapadas and his wife Jenny, Andrea Rapadas, Jacob Navarrette, Andy Navarrette, Nick Navarrette, Tracy Roybal and her husband Phil, Matthew Roybal, Aaron Torres and Ryan Torres; two great-grandchildren, Gabriel Rapadas-Samaro and Christian Rapadas; and numerous in-laws, nieces, nephews and cousins.
A veteran's memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Monument Hill Memorial Park in Woodland. A reception will be held following the service at the Holy Rosary Parish Hall.
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Cesar Omar Torres
Cesar Omar Torres of Winters passed away unexpectedly at home on Feb. 13, 2004. Born on March 3, 1988 in Jalisco, Mexico, he was 15 years old. He was a freshman at Winters High School.
He is survived by his parents, Pedro Torres and Martina Del Rio, both of Winters. Davis Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
The vigil will be held on Thursday, Feb. 19, at 7 p.m. at St. Anthony Catholic Church. Mass will be held on Friday, Feb. 20, at 2 p.m. at St. Anthony Catholic Church. To make a donation in Cesar's name please call 795-4539. Thank you for your support.
