Jack Peek has sadly passed away

Jack Peek passed away on 11/03/2014 at his home in Copperopolis, CA. He is survived by his wife, Sheila, 7 daughters, 18 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Services will be held at Angels Memorial Chapel, 1071 S. Main, Angels Camp on Friday 11/07 at 2:00 p. m.

Linda Sue "Susie" Stevens - has sadly passed away

Linda Sue Stevens passed away at her residence in Copperopolis on July 21, 2014, she was 66 years old. Born in Henderson Kentucky, Linda loved her Family, her Dogs and Gardening. She was a hard worker who enjoyed relaxing at the local Casino’s now and then. Linda is survived by her Husband Gary Stevens of Copperopolis, sons Troy Bryan McWhirt of Copperopolis and Sean McWhirt of Douglas Flat, and 7 Grandchildren.

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Young Copper Life lost - update

Update: 7-9-14 10:15 am
Angels Memorial has just released the name of the young man in Copperopolis who lost his life yesterday, Tyler Tafjen.

As some of you may have heard, a Bret Harte student and Copper resident lost their life yesterday.
The name has not been released.
Out of respect for the family, the name will not be released without proper authority.
Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

Grief counselors will be available through Live On.

A message from Live On:
Tonight as with many we are filled with a heavy heart finding out about the passing of a BH student. We would like to first offer our condolences to the family & friends. Then second offer our grief support to anyone who needs it. We are working on a location & time to offer a Teen Peer Support Group asap. We will announce the place and times as soon as details are finalized. Until then please reach out and talk!! Please do not keep grief bottled inside.You are not alone! ANYONE can call the crisis # 1-800-499-3030 they are trained counselors ready to listen.

Carolyn Diana Ibach known by many as 'Oma' has sadly passed away

Carolyn Diana Ibach, born to Marjorie Christine Grimes-Ibach-Waggoner and Leonard Gerald Ibach on February 19^th, 1948 in St. Louis, Missouri passed away on Sunday, May 25^th in her home in Copperopolis of heart failure.  She was 66 years young.

Carolyn fully enjoyed her life while in Southern California during her younger years.  She later moved to Northern California in the 70’s where she was a Cosmetologist for 35 years and also owned two restaurants.  Her hobbies included skydiving with her grandsons, walking with her precious Corgi Aniella, sewing, knitting, reading and art.  Her greatest joy was her family. Those closest to her refer to her as “Oma”or Cari.

She was preceded in death by Marjorie, her mother and her husband Clarence Waggoner, her father Gerald Ibach and Grandmother Delphia Grimes.  She is survived by, her daughter Michelle Celillo, her husband Tom, and her grandsons Dominic, Marco and Geno of Copperopolis, CA.

A Celebration of Life Memorial Party will be held in her honor and her ashes will be spread at her favorite beaches, as she would always want to be remembered full of life and beauty within.

Jake Koval memorial to be held in Twentynine Palms

Jacob Andrew Koval, 27, of Yucca Valley, Died March, 3rd.

He was born January 23, 1987 in San Jose, CA. He spent most of his
life in Copperopolis, CA where he met his wife Christine Koval, who he
married in 2009.

Jacob was a certified EMT, Volunteered at his local fire department and
was a United States Marine Corps Veteran. He spent his life dedicated
to helping others. He was stationed at 29 Palms MCAGCC in 2009. He had
just returned home from a deployment to Afghanistan a year prior to
his death. He was currently attending DeVry University in Pomona, CA
to become an electrical engineer and was consistently on the deans
list.

Services to be held this weekend for Larry Barnes

Larry Barnes passed away at U. C. Medical Center in Sacramento on March 4th. Funeral services will be held Saturday March 15th at St. Patrick’s Church in Angels Camp; Rosary at 10 a.m. Mass at 11 a.m.

A Celebration of Life will follow at 1 pm in the Historic Armory at 695 Main Street in Copperopolis. Refreshments will be served side dishes are welcomed and appreciated.  

In lieu of flowers please consider a donation in Larry’s name to the ALS Association 2717 Cottage Way, Suite 17 Sacramento, CA 95825, phone 916-979-9265

Services to be held for Larry Barnes

Larry Barnes sadly passed away Tuesday March 4, 2014.
Services will be held Saturday March 15, 2014 at St Patricks in Angels Camp. 
The Rosary is at 10am and Mass at 11am.
A pot luck reception will immediately follow at the armory in Coperopolis.

Local Marine veteran Jacob Koval dies in apparent DUI hit and run

YUCCA MESA— A man was hit and killed by a suspected drunk driver Monday evening while riding his motorcycle on Buena Vista Drive.

Sheriff’s investigators say Jacob Andrew Koval, 27, of Yucca Valley, was riding his 2005 Suzuki westbound on Buena Vista Drive just after 5 p.m., when he was struck by a 2001 F-350 pickup truck driven by Ronald Svidergol, 69, of Yucca Valley.

Svidergol was headed eastbound and attempted to make a left turn at Surrey Court, in front of Koval, a sheriff’s investigation concluded. Investigators think Koval attempted to avoid the collision, but hit the front passenger side of Svidegol’s truck. Deputies and firefighters from station 42 in Yucca Mesa arrived to find Koval unconscious.

Shirley Temple Black passes away at age 85

Shirley Temple Black, who as a dimpled, precocious and determined little girl in the 1930s sang and tap-danced her way to a height of Hollywood stardom and worldwide fame that no other child has reached, died on Monday night at her home in Woodside, Calif. She was 85.

Her publicist, Cheryl Kagan, confirmed her death.

Read more at New York Times

Dean Eddy has sadly passed away

Retired Antioch California Police Officer  Dean Eddy passed Away  on February 1, 2014 at his home in Murphys, California with his wife and family members by his side.

He was a good man who loved his family and friends and was kind to others. he will be missed by us all.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years Arlene.

2 Daughters Pam and Cheryl and a son Steven. Also their children and a brother Richard Eddy.

Memorial services will be at a later date.

 

 

Alice Mae Guidi has sadly passed away

Alice Mae Guidi, Died February 3, 2014 at Avalon Care Center in Sonora. Wife of Darwin Guidi who died in 2009, and Mother of Four Children:

Daughter-Jeannette (George) Bennett of Angels Camp; Sons- Michael (Raquel) Guidi of Hathaway Pines, CA; Jim Guidi of Sacramento; and Richard (Barbara) Guidi of Denver, Colorado.

Alice was a lifelong resident of California and worked as a secretary for the State of California for over 40 years.

She spent the last 15 years living in Angels Camp, CA

Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday February 10, 2014 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Patrick’s Church in Angels Camp.

Entombment will be at St. Patrick’s Catholic Mausoleum, Altaville, CA.

 

 

Memorial Services for Deborah Ann Dillashaw

Deborah Ann Dillashaw Wood

 

Deborah Ann Dillashaw Wood, 57, went home to be with the Lord January 30, 2014 after a brief battle with cancer.  She passed in her home with her sons and husband by her side.  Debbie was a beloved Mother, Noni, Wife, Daughter, Sister and Aunt.  Debbie was a lifetime resident of Angels Camp, where she worked as a manager for two local grocers and then Bergantz Nursery.  At 35 she went back to school to become a CNA and worked for Hospice for a few years.  She is survived by her sons Jeremy (Alicia) Wood and Jon Wood, granddaughter Mazie Anne Wood, husband Jim Wood, mother-in-law Ruth Wood, brother Jim (Krista) Dillashaw all of Angels Camp, and nephews Travis (Kaylee) Dillashaw of Murphys, and Jacob, Jayton and Tanner Dillashaw of Angels Camp.   Debbie was preceded in death by her parents Harold and Shirley Dillashaw and her father-in-law Leotice “Woody” Wood.

 

Rosary and service will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2014 at 11:00 am at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in San Andreas.  Reception to follow at the Native Sons Hall in Murphys.

 

 

 

Services for Chris Harden Sr.

Chris Harden Sr.   Date of birth 7-20 -56. Passed 10-12-13  age 57.    Services  10-25-13  2:00 P.M. Terzich & Wilson  Celebration of life  11-9-13 At 2 :pm Sheriff posse grounds Jamestown CA.

Memorial Services for Stephen Olmsted

Stephen Lee Olmsted 41 of Sonora, CA passed away on Sunday August 25^th, after a mountain biking accident in Mammoth CA on Saturday, August 24th.

Born 8/5/72 Steohen leaves behind his wife Sarah Olmsted and his two daughters Estelle 5 and Aurora 3. He also leaves behind: Mother- Merlyn Riggs,Father- Don Olmsted,Sister- Stephanie Olmsted Cassidy, Brother- Doug Olmsted, Nephews- Connor Cassidy, Caden Minster and Elias Olmsted and many friends.

Memorial for Nynette Michael Barnes

Nynette Michael Barnes – 47
Nynette Michael Barnes passed away at the UC Davis Medical Center on May 23, 2013 surrounded in prayer by her loving family. At her side during her last rights, and in her final hours were her parents Larry and Sherry Barnes, Brother Mark with his wife & family, her best friend and love Mike Bledsoe and family, Uncle Barry, Aunt Gracie and cousins Cheryl and Erin. Grandma Virginia Jean Olmstead and Aunt Terrea Roberson also stopped in to pray and hold her hand. She is survived by many other aunts, uncles and cousins in the Barnes and Roberson families, and friends that live in distant cities across the country. She has touched the hearts of so many in her travels through life and will be missed by them all.

Memorial Service for Nynette Barnes 6-2-13

A memorial service will be held on June 2, 2013 at the Calypso Bay Clubhouse for Nynette Barnes who passed away May 23, 2013.

Nynette leaves behind: her parents Larry and Sherry Barnes, grandmother Jeane Olmstead, Aunt Terrea Roberson and uncle Chick Roberson, brother Mark, sister-in-law Amber, their three children Baylee, Chloe and Kole, along with her boyfriend Mike Bledsoe and his family.

People are welcome to send flowers or live plants to 31 Selene Way. The flowers and plants will be placed in the clubhouse the day of the ceremony.


Obituary to follow soon.


May you rest in peace Nynette.

Memorial Service for Chandler Groves 4-11-13

A memorial service for our friend, father and husband Chandler Groves will be held at the Lake Tulloch Bible Chobiturch at 11 am this day. A potluck will follow.

Former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher has passed away

Former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, the “Iron Lady” who led a conservative resurgence in her home country and forged a legendary partnership with President Ronald Reagan, died Monday following a stroke. She was 87.

To read full NBC article CLICK HERE

Memorial Service for Chandler Groves

A memorial service will held for a wonderful friend, father and husband - Chandler Groves - on April 11, 2013 at 11 am at the Lake Tulloch Bible Church.
Potluck to follow.

Thomas Bruntz has passed away

Thomas Herbert Bruntz

Oct. 01, 1929 - Feb. 12, 2013    

 

Thomas Bruntz of Altaville died on Feb. 12, 2013 at his home after a long illness.  He was 83.

He was born in Windsor, CO to Jake & Agness Bruntz.

Tom served in the Navy for 4 years as a mine sweeper during the Korean war.

After being discharged from the Navy he met his bride Geraldine "Jerry" Brunz in Ault, CO.  Shortly after getting married they moved to Calaveras County where Tom worked in the logging industry and as an Equipment Operator in construction for 50 years.  He was always the life of the party, from line dancing to telling wonderful stories.

He is survived by his wife Geraldine"Jerry", son Tom(Leah)Bruntz and daughter Terry from Angels Camp, brother Richard Bruntz of Georgia, brother Robert Bruntz of Indiana, Brother-in-law George Brunz(Jody) of Minden, NV

Grandchildren: Jason Conrado(Jessica) Angels Camp, Jenae Lee(Robert) Angels Camp,Emerald Cope Angels Camp,Vanessa Bruntz(Frankie) of Stockton and Jacob Bruntz(Kim) of Sonora, CA.  Ten Great-Grandchildren, many nephews & nieces.

Services will be at Foothill Community Church on Whittle Road in Angels Camp,CA on Friday Feb. 15, 2013 at 11:00am.  Reception to follow at Robert & Jenae Lee's home on Lee Lane in Angels Camp,CA

 

Courtesy photo.