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Linda Faye Confer
Mrs. Linda Faye Confer passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2003 at Woodland Memorial Hospital. Born in Knoxville, Tennessee she was 52 years old.
Mrs. Confer was employed by the Whitestag clothing company of Portland, Oregon for 20 years prior to moving to Yolo County. Most recently she worked for In Home Support Services of Yolo County for 10 years. She was a resident of Yolo County for two years.
She is survived by her daughters Linda Alvarado, of Esparto and Elena Zumido and Denise Avila, both of Los Angeles; son Theodore Avila of Santa Rosa and six grandchildren.
A private family service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made in her name to the charity of the donor's choice.
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Louise K. Conn
Louise K. Conn of Davis died peacefully in her sleep at home from congestive heart failure on March 5, 2002. She was 79.
She was born on Jan. 20, 1923, in Denver to Helen and Frank Kachel. A few years later, the family moved to Downers Grove, Ill. While there, she and her younger sister were scholarship students at Avery Coonley School, a private grade school for gifted children.
Following graduation from Avery Coonley, she attended high school in Downers Grove for two years before being accepted to the new undergraduate college at the University of Chicago. The curriculum at the college consisted of four years of study in four fields of knowledge: the physical, biological and social sciences and the humanities. After graduation from the college, she spent her first summer in Mexico.
In 1946, when she volunteered for a summer work camp in North Richmond, Calif., she began a lifelong relationship with the American Friends Service Committee, the social action arm of the Religious Society of Friends. In the summer of 1948, she completed another summer work camp, though this time the location was Jamaica.
During this time, she was involved in graduate work in the Division of Social Sciences at the University of Chicago. But in the fall of 1946, she went on a student exchange program to Mexico City, where she took courses at the Workers' University to increase her knowledge of Mexican history and looked to perfect her Spanish.
She traveled widely in Mexico -- always by bus -- and often laughed about the numerous times she was asked to hold chickens and other live luggage.
In the fall of 1948, she began teaching social studies in Summit School, a private school for girls in St. Paul, Minn. After four years in St. Paul, she moved to Providence, R.I., where she taught at Lincoln School, a Quaker school for girls. In 1953, she spent 12 months with an AFSC work camp in a small village in Nayarit, Mexico, where local residents built a grade school for the children of the village.
Because of her experience with work camps, and her fondness for international living, the AFSC asked her to organize work camps in Western Europe for the next four years. This assignment took her to Paris, where she arranged permission for summer work camps with local authorities in Germany, Austria and Italy.
While selection of the American participants occurred in Philadelphia, she was responsible for meeting those participants in Paris and introducing them to their counterparts from different countries in Europe and the Middle East and coordinating their travel to the work camp site.
In 1958, she returned from Paris to join her parents in Denver and to work part-time for the AFSC as a fund-raiser. During this year, she was a regular attendee at the Mountain View Friends Meeting. In June 1959, she made a trip to California to visit old friends, and her soon-to-be husband Eric Conn. They were marriage on Oct. 17, 1959. In January 1960, the newlyweds went to Cambridge, England on a six-month sabbatical leave. That summer, as the two traveled from Copenhagen to Rome, she introduced her husband to her friends.
They returned to Davis, and Louise Conn immediately became involved in two activities close to her heart. The first was the organization, with Margaret Brooks and Grace Noda, or a Quaker Worship Group that eventually became the Davis Friends Meeting. The other was the establishment of the American Field Service Chapter in Davis.
While her first priority was the raising of her sons Michael and Kevin Conn, she joined and spent 33 years with the International Friendship Committee, which assisted the families of foreign students settle into life in Davis and cope with living in a foreign culture and language. She especially enjoyed the conversational English classes she taught, and for many years she also hosted the IFC end-of-year picnic at her home in Willowbank.
When International House was formed and assumed some of IFC's activities, she naturally became an enthusiastic supporter of that organization.
She also strongly supported many other organizations, especially those working for disarmament and nonviolent resolution of conflicts, for the well-being of children in developing countries, for peace in Central America and the Middle East and for human rights. She served as the representative from Davis Friends Meeting to the Davis Religious Community for Sanctuary for several years.
She took the docent training courses at the UCD Arboretum and at International House, and worked with both organizations until mobility problems prevented her from continuing. As her physical problems increased, she met them with patience and grace.
She is survived by her husband and sons; her niece Kristine Wollrich and her two sons; all of whom live in Davis. She is also survived by cousin Joan Wallace of Bethesda, Md.; and cousin Mark McKay of Denver. Besides these relatives, a host of friends in this country and abroad will regret her passing.
At her written request, there will be no memorial service. Those wishing to honor her memory are invited to make a contribution to the American Friends Service Committee, 65 Ninth St., San Francisco, CA 94301.
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Kathyrn L. Conner
Kathyrn L. Conner died on Saturday, June 21, 2003, at age 96.
Born Nov. 21, 1906, in Lompoc, Mrs. Conner was the daughter of the late Ronald M. and Linda J. Adam. She was a 60-year resident of Woodland. She was raised in Lompoc and was a graduate of San Jose State College. She marriage William W. (Bill) Conner in 1931. They moved to Woodland in 1939 where they raised their family. She was active in St. Luke's Altar Guild and was a flower arranger.
Survivors include her sons, Michael Conner and wife Claire, Patrick Conner and wife Carol, and Timothy Conner and wife Donna; grandchildren, Kelly, Brian, Kevin, Hadley, Kenneth, Kelly, Christopher, and Eric; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, William W. "Bill" Conner; parents; and brothers, Donald and Kenneth Adam.
The family requests memorials be directed to the Altar Guild; and to St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 515 Second St., Woodland 95695.
Services: A memorial service is scheduled at 3 p.m. Tuesday, July 22, 2003, at St. Luke's Episcopal Church. Interment will be in Union Cemetery, Modoc, Ind.
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Charlotte M. Conrad
Charlotte M. Conrad died Oct. 22, 2000, in St. Paul, Minn. Born Oct. 16, 1911, in Sherwood, Ohio, to Mabel and Bruce Merchant, she was 89.
A graduate of Denison University in Ohio, she was a social worker and a dedicated volunteer for her church, the Democratic Party and many humanitarian causes. She was a resident of Davis from 1952 to 1967 and also in her retirement years, until 1994.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John P. Conrad, and her sister, Dorothy.
She is survived by her children, Bruce P. Conrad and his wife Rebecca of Philadelphia, Louise Wolfgramm and husband Richard of St. Paul, Minn., and Roger J. Conrad and his wife Kathe of Springfield, Va.; two sisters, Gladys Brintnall and Marjorie Walker; a sister-in-law, Mary Eldred; a brother-in-law, Walter Conrad; and many friends in Davis and throughout the world.
The family prefers that memorials be made to the Unitarian Church of Davis. A service will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Unitarian Church, 27074 Patwin Road.
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Alejandro “El Chicharo” Conrique
Age 23, born on July 10, 1982 in Arandas, Jalisco, Mexico. Alejandro entered into rest on March 16, 2006. Alejandro was a resident of Yolo County for 15 years, and attended Esparto High School. Mr. Conrique was a concrete finisher, who enjoyed spending time with his family. He also enjoyed playing and watching soccer, and working on his car. Mr. Conrique was very generous and a very caring person who will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Mr. Conrique is survived by his beloved wife of five years, Sandra Marquez Conrique of Winters. Two children, his daughter Joselin Conrique Marquez and Alejandro Conrique Marquez Jr. of Winters; and his unborn child. His parents Jesus and Maria Guadalupe Conrique of Esparto. Five brothers and five sisters.
Viewing will be on Sunday, March 26 from 6 to 9 p.m. at St. Martin's Catholic Church in Esparto. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. in the church. Funeral Mass will be on Monday, March 27 at 11 a.m. Burial will be in the Capay Cemetery in Esparto. Kraft Bros. Funeral Directors is in charge of arrangements.
Alejandro 'El Chicharo' Conrique (2nd of 2 obits.)
Alejandro 'El Chicharo' Conrique died Thursday, March 16, 2006 at age 23.
Mr. Conrique was born on July 10, 1982 in Arandas, Jalisco, Mexico to Jesus and Maria Guadalupe Conrique. He had been a resident of Yolo County for 15 years, and attended Esparto High School. He was a concrete finisher.
Survivors include Mr. Conrique's wife of five years, Sandra Marquez Conrique; his daughter, Joselin Conrique Marquez; his son, Alejandro Conrique Marquez Jr.; his unborn child, all of Winters; his parents, Jesus and Maria Guadalupe Conrique of Esparto; five brothers and five sisters.
Services: Viewing is scheduled from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday, March 26 at St. Martin's Catholic Church in Esparto. Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Sunday at the church. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday, March 27. Interment will be in the Capay Cemetery in Esparto. Kraft Bros. Funeral Directors is assisting the family with arrangements.
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Archie Constant
A memorial service for Alphus "Archie" Constant, 56, of Winters will be at 3 p.m., Saturday, August 30, in the First Southern Baptist Church, First and Baker streets, Winters. Interment will be private.
Mr. Constant died unexpectedly Aug. 20, 2003 in Vacaville.
Born May 29, 1947, in Woodland he grew up in Winters where he attended Winters High School, and was a lifelong resident. In his younger years, he enjoyed roller skating and was also an avid fisherman. He loved and enjoyed his family and was described as being "very devoted to his grandchildren."
Mr. Constant is survived by his parents, Talmage and Mary of Winters; daughters and sons-in-law, Terri and David Graves of Beaumont, Rhonda and Arlene Gragg of Kingsburg; brother and sister-in-law, Riley and Terri of Gustine; sister, Carolyn Hawley of Winters; sister and brother-in-law, Frances and Manuel Garcia of Winters; and grandchildren, Andrea Graves, Daniel Everett, Joseph, Ardan and Dustin Gragg, David and Isaiah Luckey.
Arrangements were handled by Smith's Colonial Chapel, Winters.
A Celebration of Life in Memory of Our Son - Alphus Archie Constant
A memorial service was held on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2003 at the First Baptist Church of Winters. Reverend James Allen officiated at the services with a warm and heartfelt message. Our son Archie was born on May 29, 1947, in Woodland and was a lifelong resident of Winters. He was suddenly called to his heavenly home by our Lord Jesus Christ on Aug. 20, 2003, while in the Vaca Valley Hospital in Vacaville. Death was listed as an "irreversible hemorrhage, caused by a ruptured aneurysm to the brain stem, causing uncontrolled bleeding to his brain."
Our acknowledgment and thanks to all those who gave special tributes to our son at the memorial service including Donald Garcia, Archie's nephew, who read a special Bible scripture, plus reading messages from other friends and neighbors; Archie's brother Riley, who related many things they had shared together, both as young boys growing up, to things they had experienced together as young men and adults. Archie's two grandson' Daniel, who read a special poem in tribute to his grandpa, and Joseph, who spoke about the fun he had with his grandpa, especially the breakfasts grandpa made for him each time he visited them. Also, his daughter Rhonda spoke of how their Dad was always there at the times in their lives when he was needed and how much they loved him and will miss him deeply, and for Jerry and Crystal also.
Our very special thanks to all our families, friends and neighbors for their loving support in the form of prayers, phone calls with offers to help if needed, the beautiful cards of sympathy and the donations of food and monetary offerings and love.
He leaves behind to grieve his passing, but to rejoice that he is no longer in pain, but in the hands of God, where he will forever rest in peace, parents Talmadge and Mary Constant of Winters; two daughters and their families, Rhonda and her husband Arlan Gragg and their four sons Daniel, Joseph, Ardan and Dustin of Kingsburg, Terry and her husband Dave Graves and their daughter Andrea of Beaumont, his verbally adopted daughter Crystal and her husband David Lucky and their sons Davy and Isaac, of Redlands; two sisters, Frances and her husband Manuel Garcia and their children Donald and his wife Eva and their sons Donnie and Aaron, Teresa and her husband Miguel Garcia and their son Miguel Angel and Carolyn and her husband Jaime Garcia and their daughter Morgan and son Jaime Alexander, all of Winters; sister Carolyn Hawley of Winters and her family, daughters Tina and her husband Mike Weller and daughter Amber Elizabeth of Napa, son Christopher his wife Candice Crow and their son. Also Diana Keola and James Runnells and daughter Kristina Keola of Gustine, son Joey Rojas and his wife, Nikki and their two sons Sean and Lawrence of Vacaville, her son Andrew Hawley and his wife Kim and their son Matthew and two daughters Drew and Lindsey of Bradenton, Florida; his brother Riley Constant and his wife Terri of Gustine, their son Michael C. Constant of the United States Marine Corps, stationed in Camp LeJune, North Carolina, their daughter Cassandra L. Constant, who is attending college and living in San Diego. Also, George Brown and his wife Peggy and family, of Vacaville, Eldon "Jive" Brown and his wife Antoinette "Charly, " and family of Turlock; Jim and Rosalie Saurette and family of Vacaville. Archie was the grandson of the late Archie and Faye Constant, who settled in "old" Monticello, before the current dam became a reality, they moved to Winters in the early 1940s and settled here with their family.
Our special thanks to Esther Brewer who graciously played soft piano music during the memorial services, and also, our thanks to the many members of the First Baptist Church, who graciously gave of their time in preparation for the memorial services and the luncheon following. Thanks to our granddaughter Eva, for all the lovely floral arrangements for the church and the luncheon. Talmadge and I and our families want to extend special thanks to Reverend Allen, he not only opened the doors of his church and Fellowship Hall to us, but came to our home prior to the services to help us with his counseling and prayers for God to give us strength, to help us through this trying time. Many special picture collages were put together, remembering Archie's life from infancy to adulthood by his daughters Rhonda, Terry and Crystal and granddaughter Andrea and nieces Diana, Kristiana, Cassie, Teresa, Carolyn and his sisters Frances and Carolyn. The luncheon was given by Frances and Manuel, Teresa and Miguel, Carolyn and Jaime, Don and Eva, sisters-in-law Terrie Constant, Rosalie Saurette and daughter Shannon Bechtel, Antoinette Brown, Peggy Brown, Archie's aunt Daphne Pangburn and cousin Frema Byrd, cousins Carl and Sue Campbell and friends Charlie and Lexie Braun and friend Jeanette Aguilar and daughters. A special memory album, which was made by Archie's niece Tina Weller, was presented to us after the services for the special thoughts, memories and prayers from our families, friends and neighbors.
Thanks to all who helped us celebrate our son Archie's life. God bless you all.
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Archie Constant (funeral services)
Services held Wednesday for Rev. Archie Constant
Funeral services were held at McNary's Chapel, Wednesday for the Rev. Archie Constant who died in Woodland, March 1, 1991. Burial followed in the Winters Cemetery. A native of Melbourne, Arkansas, he was 93.
Rev. Constant was a resident of Yolo County for 50 years. He was an ordained minister and a carpenter all his adult life. He was a member of the Carpenters Union 180 in Vallejo and 560 in Sacramento. He was a member of the National Rife Association.
Rev. Constant is survived by five sons: Talmage Constant, Winters; Louis Constant, Woodland; Charley Constant, Lebanon, Oregon; Earl Constant, Cottonwood; and Leamon Constant, Woodland. He is also survived by two daughters, Retha Rooker, Fairfield, and Daphine Pangburn, Cottonwood; 23 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren.
Persons wishing to make memorial contributions may direct them to the American Heart Association.
