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Yolo County, California Obituary and Death Notice Collection
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West Sacramento, Winter, Dunnigan, Zamora, and Clarksburg areas.)

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TORRES

Christopher Torres (1st of 2 obituaries)

Christopher Torres, beloved husband, son, brother and grandson, born in Woodland Feb. 7, 1984, passed away in Sacramento Aug. 22, 2005 at age 21.

Beloved husband of Melissa Torres and father of Christina Elizabeth Dulay-Torres.

Loved son of Diana Trujillo and stepfather Eddie and Rigo Torres and stepmother Yolanda.

Loved grandson of Maria and Israel Reyes and Maria Torres.

Loved son-in-law of Graudencio and Marivel Duley. Loved brother of Elizabeth Torres and husband Noe Fajardo.

Stepbrother of Albert Miller and daughter Esmia, Eddie Trujillo and wife Marina and Lesa Trujillo and husband Julio Rodriquez.

Brother-in-law of Christin, Nathan and May Dulay.

Also surviving are countless aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Friends are welcome for visitation Friday, Aug. 26 starting at noon and are invited to attend a Rosary Friday at 7 p.m. at Nicoletti, Culjis & Herberger Funeral Home, 5401 Folsom Blvd., Sacramento; and are invited to attend a Mass of Christian burial Saturday, Aug. 27 at 9 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 1717 El Monte Ave., Sacramento.

Entombment will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery.

Christopher will be buried icon next to his uncle, Israel Reyes Jr.

Any contributions can be made to Christopher's wife, Melissa or their daughter, Christina.

Christopher Torres (2nd of 2 obits)

Christopher Torres died in Sacramento Monday, Aug. 22, 2005 at age 21.

Mr. Torres was born in Woodland Feb. 7, 1984.

He had been a manager at Crescent Jewelers for the past two year

Survivors include Mr. Torres' wife, Melissa Torres; his daughter, Christina Elizabeth Dulay-Torres; his mother, Diana Trujillo and his stepfather Eddie; his father, Rigo Torres and his stepmother Yolanda; his grandparents, Maria and Israel Reyes and Maria Torres; his parents-in-law, Graudencio and Marivel Duley; his sister, Elizabeth Torres and her husband Noe Fajardo; his stepbrothers, Albert Miller and his daughter Esmia, Eddie Trujillo and wife Marina and Lesa Trujillo and husband Julio Rodriquez; his in-laws, Christin, Nathan and May Dulay; and countless aunts, uncles and cousins.

The family requests memorials in Mr. Torres' name be directed to his wife, Melissa or their daughter, Christina.

Services: A Mass of Christian burial is scheduled for at 9 a.m. today, Saturday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 1717 El Monte Ave., Sacramento. Entombment will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery. He will be buried icon next to his uncle, Israel Reyes Jr. Nicoletti, Culjis & Herberger Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

TORRES

Epifanio "Tano" Torres, Jr.

Epifanio "Tano" Torres Jr. died in his Woodland home on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2003, at age 80.

Born Oct. 22, 1922, in Los Angeles, Mr. Torres had been a Yolo County resident for 29 years. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of both World War II and the Korean War. He received the Victory Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Korean Service Medal and the Purple Heart for extensive injuries before being honorably discharged in 1951.

Survivors include his mother, Wilma Torres; nieces and nephews, Mike and Donna Torres and their children, Mandy, Abby, and Stephanie, Wilma and Fred Garcia, Eleanor Owens, Patricia Payne, Jesse Torres, Teresa Daniels, Kristina Bishop, Julie Torres; numerous great-nieces and nephews; and four sisters; sister-in-law, Sally Torres; and three daughters. He was preceded in death by his father, Epifanio Torres Sr.; and brother, Jose "Jesse" Torres.

Arrangements are under the direction of McNary's Chapel of Woodland.

Services: A graveside service is scheduled at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 19, at Monument Hill Memorial Park, Woodland.

TORRES

Evaristo Goethels Torres

Evaristo Goethels Torres died in Woodland Memorial Hospital Wednesday, April 3, 2002, at age 76.

Born on Aug. 29, 1925 in El Paso, Texas, Mr. Torres was the son of Silverio and Maclovia (Goethels) Torres. He had been a resident of Yolo County since 1962.

Mr. Torres and his family lived in the part of west Texas that adjoins New Mexico and most of the family settled in the Las Cruces, Deming, and Silver City area. At the onset of World War II, he answered his country's call to arms, and on Nov. 4, 1943, he went off to war. As a medical corpsman, with the 1880th MASH Unit of Camp Polk, La., he was to see action in the European Theater, earning the Victory Medal, American/European Theater Medals, Good Conduct Medal and Marksman, Sharpshooter and Expert Rifleman citations. After being discharged in October 1945, he returned home to work the trucking and transportation business. He decided to move to California in 1962, settling in Yolo County where he worked as the owner of a garden and landscaping service.

Mr. Torres is survived by his former wife, Natividad Torres; son, Gustavo Torres; and daughters, Yolanda Robles, Estela de la Cruz, Pat Jackson and Liz Torres, all of Woodland.

He also survived by his grandchildren, Evaristo Sandoval of San Francisco, Rachel Sandoval of Fairfield, Kym RobIes of San Diego, and Larry Robles, Ann Torres, Teresa Sandoval and Michelle Tauzer, all of Woodland; great-grandchildren, Annika Robles, Athena Yates and Ivan Robles; sister, Ophelia Poppy of Kansas; brothers, Victor Torres and Victor Torrez of Las Cruces, N.M.; and numerous nieces and nephews in California and New Mexico.

Respecting the wishes of Mr. Evaristo, no services are scheduled.

Interment will take place at Fort Bayard Veteran's Cemetery, Fort Bayard, N.M., with the family in attendance and appropriate military honors bestowed.

The family requests memorials be directed to the Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence Center, 927 Main St., Woodland, 95695; or to the American Red Cross.

Kraft Bros. Funeral Directors of Woodland is assisting the family with arrangements. Memorial

TORTOSA

Mary Tortosa

Mrs. Mary Tortosa, a life-long resident of Winters, passed away at her son's home in Yuba City, on Thursday, Jan. 13, 2000. Born Sept. 23, 1922, she was 77 hears old.

Mrs. Tortosa grew up in Winters and attended Winters High School. She was a member and Deacon of Pioneer Presbyterian Church. She was a member and past Worthy Matron of the Eastern Star Esparto-Grafton Lodge #218 in Esparto, the Soroptimist of Winters, the Yolo County Realtors Association and the Solano County Realtors Association. She was a past board member of the Yolo Hospice. Mrs. Tortosa owned and operated ABC Tortosa Real Estate Company in Winters for over 20 years. She enjoyed trips to the mountains, but most of all, she enjoyed her grandchildren.

Mrs. Tortosa is survived by her children Dr. Richard Tortosa of Yuba City, and Carol Tortosa-Acosta of Davis. She leaves her grandchildren Anna, Ellie, Gina and Nina Tortosa all of Yuba City, and Adam and Audrey Acosta of Davis. She is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Manuel Tortosa in October of 1992. She was also preceded in death by her brothers Frank Rodriguez, Joseph Rodgers, and her sister Antoinette Felix.

Visitation was held on Monday, Jan. 17 from 4-7 p.m., at the Pioneer Presbyterian Church, in Winters. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Jan. 18 at 1 p.m. at Pioneer Presbyterian Church. Burial followed at the Winters cemetery.

Remembrances may be made in her name to the American Cancer Society or the Yolo Hospice. Arrangements were under the direction of Smith's Colonial Chapel in Winters.

TOULSON

Mary A. Connolly Toulson

Mary A. Connolly Toulson of Rocklin died peacefully on May 2, 2004, of cancer, surrounded by her loving family. She was 79 years old.

She was born Sept. 1, 1924, in Oakland, to Martin J. Connolly of Glentrasna, County Galway, Ireland, and Barbara Walsh Connolly of Muckanaghkillew, County Galway. She worked in San Francisco from 1942 to 1952, when she met her husband, Hank. They moved from the Bay Area to Spokane, Wash., and later to Davis, where they spent 36 happy years.

She loved to travel and saw many Western locales with Hank on his livestock buying trips for Armour & Co. Upon Hank's retirement, they spent a month touring Europe. She also visited her parents' birthplace in County Galway in 1977 and 1999.

She worked for UC Davis for 17 years and was a longtime member of St. James Parish in Davis. She was a very sweet, loving and giving person, her family said. She was a talented painter of watercolors, lover of beautiful things, especially her prized roses and bonsai. Her family also described her as an outstanding cook who loved having dinner parties.

"Mary's loving and generous spirit illuminated all who knew her, " her family said.

She was preceded in death by her sister, Catherine Youngs of Palo Alto.

She is survived by her husband of more than 50 years, George "Hank" Toulson; two daughters, Nancy of Roseville and Susan of San Ramon; and two sisters, Margaret "Marge" Moran of Lafayette and Elizabeth "Betty" Connolly of Walnut Creek. She will be dearly missed by many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends in the United States and Ireland.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, Attn: Web, P.O. Box 102454, Atlanta, GA 30368-2454, or to a charity of the donor's choice.

A memorial mass in celebration of her life will be on Friday at 1 p.m. at St. Peter and Paul's Catholic Church, 4450 Granite Drive in Rocklin.

TOVAR

Margarita Tovar

Margarita Tovar died in Mercy San Juan Hospital, Sacramento, Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2002, at age 90.

Born June 10, 1912, in Tlahualilo, Durango, Mexico, Mrs. Tovar was the daughter of the late Felix and Zeferina Ruiz (de la Cruz) Tovar. She had immigrated to the United States in 1965, where she resided with her mother in El Paso, Texas. She then moved to Woodland in 1980 where she remained a resident of Yolo County for 22 years. She was a very active member of her church, loved to spend time with her grandchildren and was always excited about the arrival of each new "great" grandchild.

Mrs. Tovar is survived by her grandsons, Andres Montoya and wife Danielle, Esequiel Montoya and wife Elizabeth, and Adrian Montoya, all of Woodland; great-grandsons, Xavier, Angelo, and Carlos Montoya, also all of Woodland.

She was preceded in death by all her seven children.

A celebration of the life of Mrs. Tovar will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, at the Jehovah's Witnesses Kingdom Hall of Yolo, 13980 County Road 99W, Zamora. All family, friends and congregational members are invited to attend.

Private interment at Monument Hill Memorial Park, Woodland will be scheduled at a later date for family members.

The family requests memorials be directed to donor's choice.

Kraft Bros. Funeral Directors of Woodland is assisting the family with arrangements.

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