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Markus Alfred Goldberg
Markus Alfred Goldberg, a former Davis resident, died Nov. 19, 2004, surrounded by family at Stanford University Hospital, following treatment for Hodgkin's lymphoma. He was 47.
He was born in Minneapolis, the first of Peter and Gisela Goldberg's five children. In 1958, his family moved to California. He attended Serra High School in San Mateo before graduating from Davis High School. He attended UC Davis and Cal State Sacramento, completing a bachelor's degree in construction engineering and technology with a minor in business in administration.
In 1983, he started his own construction company in Davis. Two years later he relocated to Carmel and marriage the love of his life, Carol Murray of San Jose. Together they built Monterey Building and Development, a successful construction company. He also served as president of the Builders Exchange of the Central Coast for two years.
He will be remembered as a fun person to be around, a hard worker and a man with a great sense of humor "who thoroughly enjoyed people and all that life had to offer, " his family said. He loved photography, cars, racquetball and tennis - "but his consuming purpose in life was his family. He was always there for his children and enjoyed helping with their sports teams and Tiger Cubs."
He was preceded in death by his mother, Gisela Goldberg.
He is survived by his wife, Carol, their three children, Christy, 9, Lucas, 7, and Nikki, 2; father Peter Goldberg and his wife Margaret of Davis; brother Paul Goldberg, his wife Terry and their children Hillary, Alex and Janelle of Woodbridge; sister, Patricia Timothy and her husband Kim of Woodland; sister, Theresa Lanphere and her husband Bob of Portland, Ore.; sister, Cecilia Burkhart, her husband Scott and their children Marie, Emily and Kristen of Redmond, Wash.; father- and mother-in-law Joe and Carol Murray of San Jose; sister-in-law Susan Kuczynski, her husband Tony and their children Brian, Rebecca and Michelle of Mountain View; cousin, Alexander Hanke of Jugenheim, Germany; and many other German relatives from both sides of his parents' families.
Friends are invited to a memorial service at noon Saturday, Dec. 4 at St. James Church, 200 W. 14th St. A celebration of his life will follow at the Yolo Fliers Club in Woodland. Private interment will take place at the Davis Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks contributions be made to: The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 657 N. First St., Suite 1100, San Jose, CA 95112, or to the Stanford University Medical Center, to support blood and marrow transplant research, care of the Stanford Office of Gift Processing, 326 Galvez St., Stanford, CA 94305.
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Emma Gomez
Emma Gomez passed away peacefully on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2006 at the age of 73. Mrs. Gomez was born in Ensenada, Mexico on Sept. 23, 1932.
Emma was employed by Campbell Soup and retired after 34 years. She enjoyed the years of working with her co-workers and husband. Emma enjoyed her love of life spending time with her family. One of the things she most enjoyed in life was spending time with her husband and grandkids camping. She enjoyed working in her flower garden and was also an avid football fan. She enjoyed life and those who knew her loved to hear all her wonderful jokes and the stories she always had to tell.
Mrs. Gomez is survived by her husband of 59 years, Manuel Gomez, her sons, David and Dani Gomez and her daughter Eva Robinson, all of Sacramento.
Also surviving are her brothers and sisters Alice Martinez of Roseville, Robert Flores, Tony Segoviano, Eddie Martinez, Helen Trejo, Dolores Miranda, Gloria Longoria and Isabella Lavars, all of Woodland, Richard Martinez of West Sacramento, Charles Martinez of Colusa, Rosie Edwards and Anita Rico of Sacramento. Also surviving are her grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her two sons, George and Manuel, her beloved mother Lupe Segoviano and two brothers Johnny and Henry Flores.
Visitation and viewing will be Thursday, Jan. 12 from 1 to 8 p.m. with a rosary recited at 6 p.m. A memorial service will be Friday, Jan. 13 at 10 a.m. at Andrews and Greilich Mortuary, 3939 Fruitridge Road, Sacramento. Inurnment will be private.
Emma Gomez (2nd of 2 obits.)
Emma Gomez of Sacramento died Sunday, Jan. 8, 2006 at age 73.
Mrs. Gomez was born in Ensenada, Mexico on Sept. 23, 1932. She was employed by Campbell Soup and retired after 34 years.
Survivors include Mrs. Gomez's husband of 59 years, Manuel Gomez; her daughter, Eva Robinson; her sons, David and Dani Gomez, all of Sacramento; her grandchildren; her brothers and sisters, Alice Martinez of Roseville, Robert Flores, Tony Segoviano, Eddie Martinez, Helen Trejo, Dolores Miranda, Gloria Longoria and Isabella Lavars, all of Woodland, Richard Martinez of West Sacramento, Charles Martinez of Colusa, Rosie Edwards and Anita Rico of Sacramento; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her sons, George and Manuel; her mother, Lupe Segoviano; and her brothers, Johnny and Henry Flores.
Services: A memorial service was held Friday, Jan. 13. Inurnment will be private. Andrews and Greilich Mortuary of Sacramento is assisting the family with arrangements.
GOMEZ
Jose Carlos Gomez
Mr. Jose Carlos Gomez passed away on Christmas Day 2005 at Woodland Memorial Hospital at the age of 71. He was born in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico on November 1, 1934 to Zacarias and Guadalupe (Barron) Gomez who have preceded him in death.
A resident of Yolo County for the past 25 years, Mr. Gomez worked in the farming community for 38 years as a laborer and recently retired. He was very dedicated to his family and loved nothing more than to spend time at home with his extended family, surrounded by those he loved. Holidays with his family were an important part of his life. Surviving Jose is his wife of 50 years, Isabel Gomez of Winters, and daughters, Maria I. Gutierrez and husband Antonio, Lucila Gomez and Graciela Cruz and husband Mario, all of Winters, and Cecilia Loza and husband Asbdon of Woodland, and his son Gabriel Gomez and wife Julien of West Sacramento. Also surviving is a stepdaughter, Yolanda Duran and spouse Valentin, and stepsons, Jaime Quintero and Salvador Quintero and wife Rosa, all of Sacramento. Sisters Josefina and Carmen of Guadalajara survive Jose as well. Seventeen grandchildren, Yesenia, Jessica, Marco A., Adrian, Juan C., Ana, Adriana, Anthony, Annalicia, Daniel, Manuel, Ramiro, Zac, Rachel, Mason, Isabella and Elizabeth and one great-grandchild survive. Jose was preceded in death by his brother Jesus.
A rosary was held at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Winters on Thursday, December 29, 2005 and a mass was held the following day at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church with the interment following the mass at Monument Hill Memorial Park in Woodland.
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Salvador Fontes Goncalves
Salvador Fontes Goncalves died at his home in Woodland, Saturday Dec. 4, 2004 at age 61.
Mr. Goncalves was born Jan. 2, 1943 on the Cape Verde, Islands of Brava to Jose and Carminda Fontes Goncalves. He has been a Yolo County resident for 10 years. He was employed as a machinist for 20 years with the Southern Pacific and California Northern Railroads. He was a member of Woodland United Methodist Church.
Survivors include Mr. Goncalves' wife of 14 years, Patricia also of Woodland; his son, Joseph Goncalves and his wife MaryAnn of San Francisco; his stepdaughter, Denise Lingberg and her husband John of Woodland; his stepsons, Michael English and his wife Tina of Woodland and Welden English and his wife Denise of Truckee; his granddaughters, Gabriella Goncalves, Maya and Sophia English and Kristin Pohl; his grandsons, Matthew Goncalves, Michael Lingberg, James, Stephen and Kameron English; his mother Carminda Fontes of New Bedford, Mass.; his sisters, Adeline Soares and her husband Joaquin, Marie Ramos and Ana Lina Mello all of New Bedford, Mass., Jackie Goncalves of Sacramento and his brother, Joseph Fontes of New Bedford, Mass.
The family requests memorials in Mr. Goncalves' name be directed to the charity of donor's choice.
Services: Visitation is scheduled for 7 to 9 p.m. today, Wednesday, Dec. 8 at Evergreen Funeral Chapel, 327 College St., Woodland. A funeral is scheduled for 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 9 at United Methodist Church, 212 Second St., Woodland. Interment will follow the service at Monument Hill Memorial Park, 35036 County Road 22 in Woodland. Evergreen Funeral Service of Woodland is assisting the family with arrangements.
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Henry "Hank" Lewis Gonthier
Henry "Hank" Lewis Gonthier died Thursday, July 18, 2002, at Stollwood Convalescent Hospital in Woodland. He was 88 years old.
Mr. Gonthier was born in San Rafael on Dec. 18, 1913, the son of French immigrant parents. His early childhood was spent on a dairy farm in Greenfield. After the death of his father he moved to San Jose where he graduated from San Jose High School. He saw action during World War II as a master sergeant in headquarters battery of the 351st Search Light AA Battalion in North Africa and Italy. After the war he returned to his family in San Jose.
Mr. Gonthier was active in and enjoyed bowling, softball and in later years, golf. He retired as a bakery sales delivery driver in 1976.
He is survived by his wife since 1985, Lois, of Woodland; and by his son, Frank Gonthier of Verdi, Nev.; and daughters, Penny Smith and her husband Jim of Woodland, and Patricia Ponshock of Loma Linda. He is also survived by grandchildren, Eric Gonthier and his wife Allison of Rocklin, and Aaron Gonthier of Chico; Brian Ponshock of Loma Linda; Adam Humiston and his wife Naomi of Watsonville; and Jessica Smith of Woodland. He is also survived by three great-grandchildren as well as various nieces and nephews.
At Mr. Gonthier's request, there will be no service. Family members will hold a private memorial. Those wishing to send their condolences can write to Frank Gonthier at P.O. Box. 1256 Verdi, Nev., 89439. Those wishing to make memorials in Mr. Gonthier's memory can contribute to the American Cancer Society.
The Nautilus Society is assisting with arrangements.
GONZALES
Edna L. Gonzales
Edna L. Gonzales was born on September 27, 1914 in Galata, Montana. She died on March 26, 2005 at the age of 90. She was a resident of Winters for 47 years.
As a child she moved to Graten, California where she graduated from the eighth grade. Edna met and marriage Alejandro "Red" Gonzales and together they farmed and raised their children. In 1961 she moved to Vacaville to care for her father-in-law, Weto, until his passing, and she then cared for her daughter, Edna Jo.
Mrs. Gonzales was a member of the Church of Christ. Favorite pastimes included reading her bible and cleaning her house. She was a great cook making her famous hamburger pie, garbanzo beans, and canning apricot and peach jam.
Edna was dearly loved by her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, church friends and extended family.
Edna was preceded in death by her mother, Artie Mae Dollison Flint, her father, John R. Flint, her sisters, Ruby Bristol and Ruth Webb. She is survived by her sister Elsie Henderson of Silverdale, Washington, her sons Herman Gonzales of Woodland, Willie Gonzales and his wife Vivian of Fairfield, John Gonzales and his wife Virginia of Woodland, Ralph Gonzales and his wife Linda of Winters, and Buell Gonzales and his wife Susie of Drewsey, Oregon. She is also survived by her grandchildren Robbie, Herman, and Tim Gonzales of Woodland, Don and Debi Borges of Sacramento, Carl Borges of Gold River, Richard and Michael Gonzales of Sacramento, Leila Drummond and John Gonzales of Corning, Cathy Ogando, Carole Armstrong and Chery Thomson of Winters, Steve Gonzales and Susie Shoffit of Woodland, Ralph Gonzales Jr. and Della Wharton of Winters, Jack Foster of Helena, Montana, Jeff Foster of Lake Oswela, Oregon, Jana Wolery of Inverness, Montana, Julie Hawkes of Wheatland, Wyoming, Buell Gonzales Jr. of St. Paul, Oregon, and Josh Gonzales of Vancouver, Washington. In addition, Edna leaves 53 great grandchildren and 17 great great grandchildren.
Visitation will be Thursday, March 31, from 5-8 p.m. at McCune Garden Chapel, 212 Main Street in Vacaville. The funeral service will be Friday, April 1 at 10 a.m., also at McCune Garden Chapel.
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Benjamin Gonzalez
Benjamin Gonzales died at Woodland Memorial Hospital Monday, Nov. 24, 2003, at age 73.
Born Feb. 23, 1930, in Penitas, Texas, Mr. Gonzales had been a Yolo County resident for one and a half months.
Services: A rosary and mass was held Saturday, Dec. 13, at Our Lady of Guadalupe. Burial was at San Joaquin National Cemetery.
