Obituaries

May 5, 2019

Elsie Esther (DelRe) Morandi passed away peacefully in her home in the presence of her family.

She was born and raised in Fort Bragg, where she met her husband, Bruno, of 46 years. She was predeceased by her husband and survived by their son Randall Morandi and his wife Julia of Pacific Palisades and their daughter Vicki...

Apr 19, 2019

Elizabeth Ann Johns Mansfield Edwards September 24,1926 - April 19, 2019 Born and raised in San Jose, California, Betty was the only child of Edgar and Florence Johns. She grew up among the fruit orchards of Willow Glen. She met her first husband, Robert “Dick” Mansfield, on the beach at the Santa Cruz boardwalk. They were married in Monterey,...

Apr 4, 2019

Paul Terry Snawder passed away at home in Davis April 4, 2019, after living with multiple myeloma for several years. He was born August 9, 1939, in Louisville, KY, to Ethel (Morrison) and William Snawder. His big sisters were fond of then-popular comic Terry and the Pirates, convincing their parents to call their brother Terry.

Terry spent...

Apr 3, 2019

It is with sadness to announce the death of George Purves, who died of pancreatic cancer on Wednesday, April 3. In death, as in life, George was supported and surrounded by friends and family. George was the second of three children born to Jack and Lillian Purves, June 9 1944. Growing up in Central California, George played linebacker for...

Mar 22, 2019

Rosario June Serrallés McNally passed away peacefully at the age of 91 on Friday, March 22. She was surrounded by her loving family. Her vibrancy and resilience were reflected in the sudden burst of painted lady butterflies that migrated past her home during her final days.

June was born in Mercedita, Puerto Rico, to Rosario “Tito” and...

Mar 20, 2019

John Noah Moyle, known to his family and friends as Noah, died unexpectedly in Davis after a 25-year struggle with bipolar 1 brain disorder.

Noah grew up in an academic household in which he learned to think deeply and care greatly about the world around him. Trained in biology by his father, Peter Moyle, a fish biologist...

Mar 16, 2019

Florence C. Bolden, 89, of Davis passed away Saturday, March 16, 2019 at home.  She had been an area residence of 58 years.  Florence was a well-loved school teacher for 50 years.  A time of visitation will be held Monday, March 25, 2018 from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 PM at Smith Funeral Home (116 D Street, Davis, CA).  A...

Feb 23, 2019

Robert Samuel (Bob) Haight, 99, of Davis, Ca., passed away Saturday February 23, 2019 at the University Retirement Center. Bob was born on July 15, 1919 in Wichita, Ks. He was the son of the late Herbert and Alta (Samuel) Haight.

Bob grew up in Kansas, Florida and Michigan, graduating from Perry High School, Michigan, in 1939. ...

Jan 30, 2019

Lydia Houston, 87, of Davis passed away Wednesday, January 30, 2019.  She had been an area resident for 25 years.  Lydia was born April 9, 1931 in New York to Kiril and Domenika Russak.

A viewing will held Wednesday, February 13, 2019 from 6:00 to 7:00 PM with a Rosary being recited at 7:00 PM at Smith...

Jan 27, 2019

Michael Scott Collins, 73, passed on January 27, 2019 in Davis, California with his siblings at his side.

He is survived by his brother Timothy Collins, his sisters Kathleen Greear and Elizabeth Azuma and their families.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife Sandra L. Reece.

Michael grew up Pleasant Hill,...

Jan 24, 2019

Joseph William (“Joe”) Thomson died peacefully on Jan. 24 in Vacaville. He was born on Nov. 7, 1935, in Camden, N.J. His parents were Walter Tison Thomson and Nina Park Thomson.

Joe grew up in tiny Bettlewood, a section of Oaklyn, a small New Jersey town. He was not a model child. His sister remembers him patiently...

Jan 23, 2019

Cheryl Diane Murphy brought joy and laughter to everyone in her life, which ended on January 23, 2019. A retired teacher, Cheryl spent over 30 years inspiring and motivating her students with wit and wisdom. Cheryl was never afraid to stand up for justice and speak her mind to authority. A voracious reader and published author, she always knew...

Dec 27, 2018

Randall Jon Morreira, Sr., born in Honolulu, HI and resident of California for many years and more recently Texas, passed away on Thursday, December 27, 2018 at the age of 75.

Morreira was retired from US Air Force and California Department of Corrections.

He was a member of the Masons Fairfax Lodge #556, El Bekal...

Dec 22, 2018

James Alben Ebeling was the best of people, a self-proclaimed renaissance man without a renaissance. Known affectionately as “Jim” by everyone from Trader Joe’s employees to neighbors and doctors.

He was a proud logophile, a closeted artist- he has even been teased that he was indeed a CANDLESTICK MAKER.

He was also an art collector and his home gallery is...

Dec 18, 2018

Karen Dawn Horobin

Sept. 24, 1953 – Dec. 18, 2018

Karen Horobin, a longtime Davis resident and CSU Sacramento professor, died peacefully in her home under the care of her loved ones and the Yolo Hospice. After a determined fight, she succumbed on December 18, 2018, to an aggressive brain cancer first diagnosed after emergency...

Nov 29, 2018

John Melvin Yates sprang from this mortal coil on November 29 from his home in Davis at the age of 69. John was the first of six sons born to Melvin Benjamin Yates and Florence Patricia Rambold on January 21, 1949 in Billings, Montana.

When John was four, his parents moved to Los Angeles with him and...

Nov 14, 2018

On Wednesday, November 14th, 2018, Benjamin Cary Boyden, loving son, brother, uncle, and friend passed away at age 40.

Benjamin was born August 19, 1978 in Woodland, California. He attended Davis Senior High School prior to graduating from the Cate School in Carpinteria, California. Following Cate, Benjamin attended Amherst college where he received his BA magna cum...

Nov 8, 2018

When Linda Jean McHenry died at home on November 8, 2018, we lost a brilliant, beautiful, kind, and generous person. She was auspiciously named “Beneficial Good Lady” by her Buddhist teacher. Appreciative parents often referred to her as the “mother of Spanish Immersion” because of her pivotal role in bringing that program to Davis. Wine lovers knew her as...

Nov 1, 2018

Lynn Carando passed away suddenly November 1, 2018 at the age of 73.  She grew up in Yolo and has resided in Winters for the past 46 years.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Philip Carando, in 2007.  She is survived by her daughter and son in law, Sherri & Joe Corrales, her three grandchildren, Chelsea, Courtney...

Oct 29, 2018

William Lee Wallace (Bill) was born on March 11, 1947 in Chicago, Illinois. He was a minister for Good Shepherd Christian International Fellowship, where he taught English and the love of God to his dear friends of the Chinese community in Davis, California and in China.

Preceding his ministry, Bill owned Photo Quick in Davis California until 2005. He...