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Sam Ariel
Sam Ariel died on Sept. 19, 2005, at Kaiser Hospital in Sacramento.
He was described as an amazing and vibrant person, a loving father and a wonderful grandfather. He will be missed by all who knew him, his family says.
He is survived by his daughter, Djina Ariel and her husband Matt Biers-Ariel; his son, Daniel Ariel; and his grandchildren, Yonah and Solomon Biers-Ariel.
A viewing is from 4 to 5 p.m. Friday at the Davis Funeral Chapel, 116 D St. A memorial service begins at 6 p.m. Tuesday at his daughter's residence.
ARIZA
Domingo Ariza, Jr.
Domingo passed away in Phoenix, Ariz. after a long illness.
He is survived by his wife of 30 years Marie and their six children, Domingo Ariza IV, Bernie Ariza, Catherine Campangna, Dan Simpson of Phoenix, Ron Simpson of Woodland and Sherri Celli of Herald; his sister Joann Camp and brother Michael Ariza both of Vacaville along with 17 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents Domingo and Francis Ariza.
Domingo was born in Winters and raised in Vacaville.
He worked in ranching and truck driving. Domingo and Marie lived in Esparto for 25 years and moved to Phoenix after retiring where he spent many happy times with family and new friends.
(Dated Wednesday, February 1, 2006)
ARIZQUETA
Shirley "Sam" Arizqueta
Shirley "Sam" Arizqueta of Woodland died in Davis Tuesday, July 5, 2005 at age 83.
Ms. Arizqueta was born June 13, 1922 in Philadelphia. She had been a Yolo County resident for 14 years. She worked as a cashier and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church.
Survivors include Ms. Arizqueta's daughter, Sandra Ayón and her husband Jose of Arbuckle; her sons, Michael Chaffin and his wife Rhonda and Andy Chaffin and his wife Cita, all of Hawaii and Tom Chaffin and his wife Phyllis of Santa Clarita; 18 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fannie Lieber and Sam Eichenthal and her sister, Myrtle Rosensweig.
The family requests memorials in Ms. Arizqueta's name be directed to Yolo Hospice, P.O. Box 1014, Davis, 95617.
Services: Respecting the wishes of Ms. Arizqueta, no services are scheduled. Her cremains will be scattered off the coast in Hawaii.
ARMENTROUT
Berniece Irene Armentrout
Berniece Irene Armentrout died on Monday, April 28, 2003, at age 86.
Born Jan. 12, 1917, in Kansas, Mrs. Armentrout had been a Yolo County resident for two years. She was a retired maintenance supervisor after 30 years to the educational field.
Survivors include her daughter, Leona Span of Davis; and brother, James Armentrout of Littleton, Colo.
The family requests memorials be directed to American Heart Association. Arrangements are under the direction of Evergreen of Woodland.
Services: A memorial service is scheduled at a later date to be determined by family.
ARMSTRONG
Jack Mitchell Armstrong
Mr. Jack M. Armstrong died in Woodland Memorial Hospital Sunday May 29, 2005, at age 74.
Born Oct. 31, 1930, a native of Woodland, he was the youngest of eight children born to the late Joe and Jeannie (Christie) Armstrong. He was a 1948 Woodland High School graduate and served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War.
Jack was employed by Mobil Chemical for about 24 years and Youngmark's Nursery off and on for about five years. He was a member of Veterans of Foreign War, Post 1985; Pedro League; Elks Lodge No. 1299; and Ducks Unlimited.
Jack was survived by his daughter, Carla; and son, Steve.
An open house to celebrate Jack's life is scheduled from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 7, at VFW Hall, 345 W. Kentucky Ave., Woodland.
ARMSTRONG
Todd Peter Armstrong
Todd Peter Armstrong died on June 5, 2005, at his Davis home surrounded by family. He was 26.
A celebration of his life begins at 2 p.m. Saturday at Davis Community Church, 412 C St.
Born May 30, 1979, he graduated from Davis Senior High School in 1997 and earned a degree in agriculture and business from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in 2003.
He was described as a person with passion and love for his family and friends, his music and sports. He was a kind, sweet individual who will be missed by everyone who knew him.
For five years, he battled a difficult illness, displaying courage and resolve. He will be remembered for the respect he showed for others, and for the respect and admiration others showed him throughout his life.
He is survived by his parents, Mary Anne and Tom Armstrong of Davis; his sister, Allison Mirhadi of Davis; his girlfriend, Heather Fletcher of Los Angeles; his grandparents, Peter Lee and Patricia Armstrong of Davis; and several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the Craig Armstrong Scholarship Fund.
ARNEY
Colleen Arney
Colleen Arney died on Friday, March 24, 2000, at her Davis home after a six-month battle with cancer. Born on Feb. 13, 1956, in Ypsilanti, Mich., she was 44.
She previously worked as an assistant restaurant manager at a Holiday Inn in Ohio, and manager of Bennigan's Restaurant in St. Petersburg, Fla. She moved to Citrus Heights and worked as an accounting supervisor for Consolidated Electrical Distribution for about four years. She moved to Davis in 1999.
Family members described her as a person who touched many lives and made people feel special.
She is survived by her daughter, Shannon M. Arney of Davis; her partner, Rick Barak of Davis; her father, William Durham of Inkster, Mich.; mother, Mickey Durham of Lincoln Park, Mich.; and sisters, Connie Durham of Orlando, Fla., Karen Durham of Belleville, Mich., and Caroline Freeman of Riverview, Mich.
Friends are invited to attend a memorial service at 1 a.m. Tuesday at Davis Funeral Chapel, 116 D St. Remembrances may be made in her name to Yolo Hospice, P.O. Box 1014, Davis, CA 95617 or the American Cancer Society. Arrangements are under the direction of Davis Funeral Chapel.
