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Carole M. Madison died in her Woodland home Monday, July 28, 2003, at age 56.
Born Oct. 22, 1946, in Point Hope, Alaska, Mrs. Madison had been a Yolo County resident for two years.
Survivors include her husband of 32 years, Randy Madison; children, Linda Smith of Kent, Wash., Charlene Madison of Auburn, Wash., Larry Madison of Spokane, Wash., and Randi Madison of Anchorage, Alaska.; mother, Madeline Carl of Anchorage, and sister, Cathy Lilly of Portland, Ore.
The family requests memorials be directed to Yolo Hospice, P.O. Box 1014, Davis 95617. Arrangements are under the direction of North Sacramento Funeral Home.
Services: A memorial service and celebration of her life will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 4, 2003, at The Church of the Resurrection, 15319 E. 8th Ave., Spokane, Wash.
MADISON
John H. Madison
John H. Madison died Feb. 13, 2005, at his home near Ithaca, N.Y. Described as a colorful character and lover of plants, he was 87.
Born on the banks of the Mississippi River, he shared his childhood between Burlington, Iowa, and Hartford, Conn. In Hartford, he attended vocational school and was trained as a machinist before going on to Oberlin College. His studies were interrupted when the United States entered World War II.
At that time there was a critical shortage of skilled metal workers. He left Oberlin to work as a tool and die maker for Colt Arms in Connecticut, then entered the U.S. Army Corps in 1944 and served the remainder of the war as an airplane mechanic.
After completing Oberlin, he started a career in farming in Ohio, and later in New York state where he earned a doctorate degree in plant physiology at Cornell University while continuing to farm.
In 1953, he joined the faculty at UC Davis, where he was a professor of landscape horticulture for nearly 30 years.
He was passionate about growing plants and had a vast knowledge of botany and horticulture. He was instrumental in founding the UC Davis Arboretum and was a frequent speaker and adviser on horticulture throughout California.
His family said his interest extended beyond his own garden, and he practiced his own brand of guerrilla horticulture, planting trees wherever he thought they were appropriate without concern for whose land it was. A fig tree that he planted in the northwest corner of Redwood Park in Davis is still there.
He was also an ardent protector of the walnut trees that line the western stretch of Russell Boulevard when they were threatened to be taken down.
He was an early president of the Unitarian Church during his years in Davis from 1953 to 1980.
Following retirement from UC Davis, he lived in Mendocino County where he was active in the California Native Plant Society, editing its newsletter, leading nature walks and writing botanical field guides to interesting sites. He traveled extensively around the world.
At the age of 80, he returned to Ithaca, N.Y., and bought a farm where he planted a wide selection of heirloom apple varieties.
He is survived by his former wife, Winifred Madison of Davis; daughter, Deborah Madison and her husband Patrick McFarlin of Santa Fe, N.M.; son, Michael Madison and his wife Diane of Davis; daughter, Jamie Madison and her husband Manfred Kusch of Davis; and son, Roger Madison and his wife Tara Watt of Davis.
He is further survived by his grandchildren, Miles Kusch of Portland, Ore.; and Lindsay Madison, Maia Madison, Julian Madison and Marcus Madison, all of Davis.
The family would like to express their deep appreciation for the care that he received from Penny and Larry Wilson throughout his decline due to Alzheimer's disease.
A service was held in New York on Feb. 16. A private celebration of his life will be held in Davis in March.
MAGALLON
Juan Manuel Magallon
Juan Manuel Magallon died at Woodland Memorial Hospital on Jan. 27, 2005. He was 59.
Visitation will be from noon to 3 p.m. today at Evergreen Funeral Chapel, 327 College St. Interment will be at Panteon Civil De Jiquilpan in Jiquilpan, Michoacan, Mexico.
Born Nov. 26, 1945, in Jiquilpan, Michoacan, Mexico, to Pablo and Carmen (Valdovinos) Magallon, he lived in Los Angeles for 33 years before moving to Yolo County, where he worked at AMS Warehouse in Woodland.
He is survived by his wife, Raquel Magallon; sons, Juan and Gabriel Magallon; daughters, Ana Laura and Mayra Magallon, all of Woodland, and Lupe Magallon of Oxnard; and brothers, Pablo Magallon of Jiquilpan, Michoacan, Mexico, and Ramon and Antonio Magallon of Los Angeles. Eight grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews also survive him.
The family requests memorial contributions be made to a charity of the donor's choice in his memory. Arrangements are under the direction of Evergreen Funeral Service of Woodland.
MAGANA
Henry G. Magana
Longtime Davis resident Henry Garcia Magana died Dec. 20, 2000, from complications due to diabetes. Born May 6, 1922, in Puruandido, Michoacan, Mexico, he was 78.
He had lived in Davis since 1932 and worked for many local farmers until he started work at UC Davis as a custodian. He retired in 1980.
Magana was a member of the first Mexican family to move to Davisville. Upon graduating from Davis High School, he worked as a farm laborer until joining the U.S. Army during World War II. He volunteered for airborne training and was assigned to the 503rd Airborne Infantry Regiment in the Pacific theater. He served in the Philippines, the Negros Islands and in the occupation of Japan until receiving an honorable discharge.
Upon returning home, he purchased two surplus trucks from the Army with money he had sent from overseas and his mother had saved. He hauled sugar beets and other agricultural products until moving to Chicago to learn the electrician's trade.
In 1960, with a growing family of six children, he went to work for UC Davis and remained employed there until his retirement in 1980. During his retirement he did some traveling and remodeled the Garcia home at Third and K streets.
His sons and daughter will remember him as a strict disciplinarian, but a loving and caring father. They will remember his teaching them the value of hard work and to always be kind to people, no matter how they treat you. He was a man with a wonderful sense of humor who loved life.
He will be remembered as a dedicated husband, father, grandfather and brother, who believed that family meant everything.
His mother, Emeteria Garcia; his father, Eluterio Garcia; and his sister, Consuelo Hernandez, preceded him in death.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Candida; sons Julian, Armando, Richard, Carlos and Paul; daughter Esther Barcenas; son-in-law Guillermo Barcenas; brothers Joseph, Alfred, Fernando, Arthur and Frederick; sisters Carmen Guillen, Mickie Hernandez, Irene Baker, Hope Saldivar, Rosario Vidales and Marie Lou Hernandez; and 18 grandchildren.
The rosary will be recited Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at St. James Catholic Church, 14th and B streets in Davis. The funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday at 11 a.m. at St. James. Burial will follow at the Davis Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Davis Funeral Chapel.
MAHONEY
Cydney Mahoney (1st of 2 obits.)
After years of enduring pain, Cydney has finally stepped through the gates of heaven where she will find everlasting peace and beauty.
Cydney Mahoney, age 35 years, was the daughter of Michael and Linda Mahoney, sister to John Mahoney and sister-in-law to Stacy Mahoney, Auntie to Sean, Brian and Grace.
She also leaves behind her grandparents, Homer and Bonnie Brady of Woodland, her aunt Mary Mahoney of Sacramento, uncle George Mahoney of Brookings, Ore. and uncle Gary Brady and his wife Linda of Anchor Point, Alaska.
Cydney came to live in the Bay Area at age of 2 1/2 years. She attended local schools. Graduated from Mercy High School in Burlingame and College of Notre Dame de Namur, Belmont with a B.S. degree in business. She also worked for Franklin Templeton and just recently at USGS in Menlo Park.
Despite her physical disabilities, she never stopped pursuing her zest for life. She treasured her many friends that she made throughout her life.
A funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday, March 3, 2006 at Mercy High School Chapel, Mercy Center, 2300 Adeline Drive, Burlingame.
In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that donations be made to Make A Wish Foundation, 3550 North Central Ave., Suite 300, Phoenix, Ariz. 85012-2127; Mercy High School, Burlingame, Mater Delorosa Convent, South San Francisco; or the Cydney L. Mahoney Memorial Fund to help young people with physical disabilities.
Cydney Mahoney (2nd of 2 obits.)
Cydney Mahoney of San Bruno died Saturday, Feb. 25, 2006 at age 35.
Ms. Mahoney was born Feb. 5, 1971 in Sacramento to Michael and Linda Mahoney. She was a Bay Area resident for most of her life. She graduated from Mercy High School in Burlingame and College of Notre Dame DE Namur, Belmont with a Bachelor of Science in Business. She also worked for Franklin Templeton and just recently at USGS in Menlo Park.
Survivors include Ms. Mahoney's parents, Michael and Linda Mahoney; her brother, John Mahoney and his wife Stacy; her niece, Grace; her nephews, Sean and Brian; her grandparents, Homer and Bonnie Brady of Woodland; her aunt, Mary Mahoney of Sacramento; and her uncles, George Mahoney of Brookings, Ore. and Gary Brady and his wife Linda of Anchor Point, Alaska.
The family requests memorials in Ms. Mahoney's name be directed to Make A Wish Foundation, 3550 North Central Ave., Suite 300, Phoenix, Ariz. 85012-2127; Mercy High School, Burlingame, Mater Delorosa Convent, South San Francisco; or the Cydney L. Mahoney Memorial Fund to help young people with physical disabilities. For more information contact the family at (650) 588-3878.
Services: A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday, March 3 at Mercy High School Chapel, Mercy Center, 2300 Adeline Drive, Burlingame. Phone (650) 340-7405.
MAHONEY
Dennis Michael Mahoney
Dennis Michael Mahoney passed away in North Bay Medical Center on Feb. 5, 2003, he was 54 years old.
A resident of Fairfield, he was born in Woodland on July 19, 1948. He retired from the United States air Force after 20 years of service, then worked for Chevron Oil Company in Richmond until his death.
Mr. Mahoney is survived by his wife Chong of Fairfield; son and daughter-in-law Michael and Jennifer of Rocklin; mother Gloria of Winters; sisters Kathleen Wimer and Janet, both of Winters; lifelong friend Bob Carrion of Vacaville and his first grandchild, due in May, Alexander James.
A visitation was held from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 10, in the Fairfield Funeral home where funeral services were held on Tuesday, Feb. 11. Pastor Stuart Drake officiated. Burial took place at the Winters Cemetery.
