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Mary Amelia Mahoney
Mary Amelia Mahoney passed away on May 1, 2001, in Oroville. Born on July 19, 1916, in South Carolina, she was 84.
Mrs. Mahoney was a resident of Winters since 1972.
She is survived by her daughter Dolores Oliver of Oroville; brothers Walter Meetz and Phillip Meetz of Memphis, Tennessee and Lester Meetz of New York, New York; sisters Florence Evans of Memphis, Tennessee and Myrtle Hines of New York, New York; grandchildren Robert Oliver of Oroville, Laura Neil and Kathy Oliver of Winters and seven great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Mahoney was preceded in death by her husband, John Harold Mahoney.
A viewing will be held on Friday, May 4, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Smith's Colonial Chapel. Graveside services will follow at the Winters Cemetery at 2 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, send memorial donations to the Winters Healthcare Foundation, 23 Main Street, Winters, CA 95694.
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Ramona Campos Manas
Born Aug. 2, 1911, in Sorbas, Almeria, Spain, she had been a Yolo County resident for the last 80 years. She was the oldest of seven children born to Cristobal and Raimunda Campos of Esparto. Her dad came to the United States from Spain and set up a nursery business in Esparto. Ten years later he was able to send for his wife Raimunda and their two daughters, Ramona, age 13 and Maria, age 9, to join him in Esparto. Ramona marriage Tadeo (Tad) Manas in 1932.
Ramona was a housewife, a loving wife, grandmother, great-grandmother and godmother. She was a fantastic cook, becoming famous for her Spanish meals that she insisted on all of her family, friends and guests eating at her home. She passes on this knowledge to her two surviving daughters.
When she came from Spain at 13 years of age, she attended school where they put her in the first grade since she could not speak English. After constant teasing by the school boys she decided she would leave school and work with her dad in the fields in his nursery business, where all the almond trees in Yolo County and outlying areas were purchased from his nursery stock.
Through their marriage life of 57 years, she worked alongside of Tad in growing and harvesting almonds. She loved her garden raising mostly peppers, which pepper seeds originally sent here from Spain and each year she would save the best seeds to germinate the next year.
Ramona was predeceased by her husband Tad; her daughter Diana Heinz; her grandson Mark Roath; her granddaughter-in-law Leslie Roath; her brothers and sisters Maria Molina, Sebastian (Doc) Campos, Mike Campos, Andy Campos and Dr. Porfeiria Campos.
Surviving are her daughters Catherine Roath and her partner Jim Gibson of Esparto, Rae Kuhn and her husband Ron of Woodland; her grandsons Mitch Roath and his wife Trish, Matt Roath, Brian Kuhn and his wife Jackie, Marty Kuhn and his wife Amanda; her granddaughters Stephanie Kanemasu and her husband Kevin and Amy Rossi; her great-granddaughters Meghan Roath, Melanie Kuhn, Jennifer Dale, Brittany Dale, Jada Kanemasu, Aliana Rossi and Julia Rossi; her great-grandsons Garrett Kuhn and Tad Roath. Also surviving Ramona is her brother Chris Campos and his wife Jane of Woodland; her sisters-in-law Gloria Campos and Erline Campos of Woodland; cousin Mary Serrano and her husband Prudentio of Winters; nephews Del Contreras and his wife Ana of Woodland, Jose Contreras of Sorbas, Almeria, Spain; and numerous second cousins; nieces and nephews; grandnieces and grandnephews and many of these being Ramona's Godchildren. Also her wonderful caregiver Hope Delgado.
A funeral mass and celebration of Ramona Manas' life will be held at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Esparto on July 7, 2004 at 11 a.m. with Father Chuck officiating. Entombment will be at St. Joseph's Mausoleum. Funeral arrangements by McNary's Chapel of Woodland.
MANAS
Roy G. Manas
Roy G. Manas passed away on Sept. 8, 2004 in Sacramento. Born on Oct. 2, 1918 in Vacaville, he was 85 years old.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Virginia. He is also survived by his son Fred Manas (Alice), Esparto; daughters Judith Sinclair, of Sacramento and Patty Clark, of Winters. He had many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He will be missed.
Friends are invited to attend a celebration of life service on Friday, Sept. 17, at 10 a.m. at the George L. Klumpp Chapel of Flowers, Riverside Boulevard and Second Avenue.
Remembrances are requested to be donated to a charity of the donor's choice.
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Gary Forrest Mann
Gary Forrest Mann, 62, of Woodland, passed away in Woodland on the morning of December 25, 2002.
Mr. Mann was born at Enloe Hospital in Chico on Feb. 15, 1940 to Forrest Devol Mann and Helen Rose Mann. He was raised in Del Paso Heights and graduated from Grant High School in 1957. At Grant he excelled academically and as a member of the Swim Team.
He was involved in the banking, retail and gaming industries before engaging in a 30-year career in physical fitness training. He managed facilities both in Sacramento and Woodland, and was a personal trainer for many individuals in Northern California. He worked successfully on the physical rehabilitation of many individuals with serious health conditions and/or who were recovering from surgery. Locally he organized the Mr. and Ms. Yolo County Body Building Contests, which for many years were part of the Yolo County Fair.
Mr. Mann was proud of his close relationships with the men and women he trained, but he especially enjoyed working with youth, many of which became outstanding athletes for their high schools and colleges. Extremely well read and knowledgeable, he promoted the importance of knowledge and education. "Gary was loved and admired for pumping up more than bodies. He pumped up minds, spirits and self-confidence. His impact lasted for years through inspiring us all to achieve, " said family friend and trainee Dave Barry.
As a young adult, Mr. Mann enjoyed competing in Trivia Tournaments organized throughout the west. He was a life-long learner who found people and their endeavors interesting. "After high school, Gary's curiosity and love of learning continued to grow. He found everything interesting, learning from other people, books and magazines, radio and TV, and movies. He was also quite a film buff, " said his wife Kristine.
Mr. Mann enjoyed outdoor activities, especially hiking and hunting. He also enjoyed a wide variety of music and dancing. He was a life-long Republican and a member of the National Rifle Association.
Mr. Mann is survived by his mother, Helen Rose Mann of Woodland; his wife of 33 years, Kristine Mann of Woodland; his sons, Tony Mann of Roseville and Matthew and Danny Mann, both of Woodland; and his brother, Ron Mann and wife Gen of El Dorado Hills. He was preceded in death by his father, Forrest Devol Mann in 1999.
A funeral service is scheduled at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 4, at the Church of Jesus Christ, Latter-day Saints, 1405 Cottonwood St. in Woodland.
A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 4, at Sierra Hills Memorial Park, 5757 Greenback Lane, Sacramento.
Viewing will be held from 6-8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 3, 2003, at McNary's Chapel, 458 College St. in Woodland. An additional viewing will precede services at the Church at 9 a.m.
MANN
Roger Dale Mann
Roger Dale Mann died in West Sacramento Monday, Aug. 9, 2004 at age 47.
Mr. Mann was born July 25, 1957 to Dorothy Mann and the late Charley Mann. Mr. Mann had been a Yolo County resident for his entire life.
Survivors include Mr. Mann's mother Dorothy Mann of Grant's Pass, Ore.; sisters Linda McAnelly of Woodland and Jackie Pilcher of Grant's Pass, Ore.; brothers Bill Mann of Sacramento and Tommy Mann of West Sacramento and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Charley Mann, sister Dorothy "Toot" Mann and brother Elmer "Shorty" Mann.
Services: A private service has been held and the cremains were returned to Mr. Mann's mother.
MANRIQUEZ
Francisca Ceja "Mamá Fira" Manriquez
Francisca Ceja "Mamá Fira" Manriquez of Woodland died Friday, March 3, 2006, at age 97.
Mrs. Manriquez was born Oct. 8, 1908 in Mexico. She had been a Yolo County resident for 30 years. She was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church.
Survivors include Mrs. Manriquez's daughter, Eloisa Hinojosa and her husband Norciso of Woodland; her sons, Pedro Manriquez and his wife Carmen of Sacramento and Rafael Manriquez and his wife Mariaelena of El Paso, Texas; 17 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; 12 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 74 years, Sime-n Manr'quez; her daughter, Amelia Estrada; her sons, Trino and Rafael Manr'quez; and her grandchildren Sam and Ruth Jinojosa.
Services: A rosary will be recited at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 7 at McNary's Chapel, 458 College St., Woodland. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 8 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 301 Walnut St., Woodland. Interment will follow the service at St. Joseph's Cemetery. McNary's Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.
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Patricia Vasey Manseau
Winters native Patricia Vasey Manseau passed away on June 10, 2002 in her San Francisco home after a brief illness. She was born Jan. 22, 1925, the daughter of the late John F. Vasey and the late Nancy L. Vasey.
She was a descendant of the pioneer DeVilbiss, Griffin and Vasey families. Since graduating from Winters High School in 1942, she had made her home in San Francisco.
Patricia Vasey and Robert B. Manseau were marriage in San Francisco on Feb. 8, 1951 and celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary last year. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a daughter, Robin Scroggins, son Steven Manseau and wife Marie, all of San Francisco and son Richard Manseau and wife Sabine of Truckee; sister Betty Coman of Winters, three grandsons, three granddaughters, one great grandson and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by brothers Jack T. Vasey and T. William Vasey. The Neptune Society was in charge of the arrangements.
