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DOLFINGER
Judith S. Dolfinger
Seven-year Davis resident Judith Susan Dolfinger died on Sept. 2, 2002. Born on Dec. 29, 1947, in Salt Lake City, she was 54.
A loving mother and wife, she was a homemaker for 33 years.
She is survived by her husband, Gary Dolfinger of Davis; son, Jared Dolfinger; and daughter, Elissa Harris.
North Sacramento Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Her ashes will be returned to the family.
DOMINGUEZ
Lois Stevens Dominguez
Lois Stevens Dominguez died in LaGrange, Texas on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2003, at age 84.
Born March 4, 1919, in Caldwell County, Texas, Mrs. Dominguez had been a long time resident of Woodland. She was the daughter of the late Ollie Harrison Lee and Elizabeth Eleanor Nettle.
Survivors include her daughters, Dr. Camelia Anne Hahn Bishop of LaGrange, Texas, and Letha Dolores Mercer of Ft. Worth; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and sisters, Letha Poole of Midland and Inez Mullis of Midland.
The family requests memorials be directed to Odyssey Hospice of LaGrange, Texas. Arrangements are under the direction of Koenig & Strickland Funeral Home of LaGrange, Texas.
Services: A graveside service is scheduled at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1, at Resthaven Memorial Park, Midland, Texas.
DOMINO
Salvatore "Sam" P. Domino, Sr.
Salvatore "Sam" P. Domino Sr. died peacefully in his sleep on Feb. 16, 2005. He was 80 years old.
Born Sept. 26, 1924, in Baltimore, Md., he was a U.S. Navy Veteran of World War II who served as a gunner aboard the aircraft carrier the U.S.S. Hornet C-12. Upon his return to the states, he married Estelle. He later moved his family to Davis where he resided for more than 40 years. He worked as a painter for 30 years until retiring.
His family said he played a mean game of dominoes, and enjoyed playing marathon games with anyone brave enough to play him.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Estelle Domino; his son, Salvatore "Sam" Domino Jr. and his wife Rene of Woodland; and his son, Chris J. Domino of Sacramento.
He is further survived by his sisters, Genevieve (Tootsie), "Baby" and Theresa; and his brothers, Joe, Jr. and Bobby.
At the family's request, there will be no services. In lieu of flowers, remembrances can be made to the American Diabetes Association.
DONALDSON
Evelyn "Ev" Helen Donaldson
Evelyn "Ev" Helen Donaldson of Woodland died at Sierra Healthcare in Davis Monday, June 20 at age 77.
Mrs. Donaldson was born Jan. 2, 1927 in Tulsa, Okla. She had been a Yolo County resident for five years. She was a high school graduate and was a retired operations officer for Bank of America. She had also volunteered for the Lake County Sheriff's Department for six years.
Survivors include Mrs. Donaldson's daughter, Diana Keyes; her grandsons, David Schmoyer of Mill Creek, Wash. and Brian "Doug" Schmoyer of Woodland; her great-grandsons, Thomas, Stephen and Jacob Schmoyer of Woodland; her sisters, Doris Logoteta of Sacramento, Lois "Buddy" McKim and her husband Clyde of Rocklin and Del Daniels of Nevada; and her brother Ray Clymer of San Jose. She was preceded in death by her husband of 21 years, David Chester "Chet" Donaldson; her parents, Charles "C.C." and Dora "Dody" Clymer and her brother, Richard "Ritchie" Clymer.
Services: A memorial service is scheduled for 10 a.m. today, Saturday, at West Valley Baptist Church, 18045 County Road 95, Woodland with Pastor John Evertson officiating. Her cremains will be scattered. McNary's Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.
DONNELLY
Termutis "Thelma" Donnelly
Termutis "Thelma" Donnelly died in Woodland on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2003, at age 96.
Born Feb. 7, 1907 in Jamaica, West Indies, Ms. Donnelly was a nurse in Jamaica, and in New York. She was a resident of Yolo County for three years.
Ms. Donnelly is survived by her daughters, Rose Lam of Sacramento and Ruby Klaastad of Seattle, Wash.; and 10 grandchildren.
Arrangements are under the direction of McNary's Chapel of Woodland.
Services: Visitation is scheduled from 10 a.m. to noon today Wednesday, Feb. 12, at McNary's Chapel of Woodland, with a graveside service at 2 p.m. at Capay Cemetery in Esparto.
DONOVAN
William "Bill" Donovan
William "Bill" Donovan of Groveland died at home on Aug. 14, 2005. He was 80 years old.
A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Thursday in Sonora. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Friday at Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Groveland. Burial will follow at Groveland Cemetery.
Born April 8, 1925, in Wilson, Okla., he graduated from Oklahoma Military Academy and was a pharmacist mate in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was employed as a Yolo County game warden from 1965 to 1984 and was one of the first seismic wardens in the state.
He was a member of the National Rifle Association, Ducks Unlimited and Safari Club. His hobbies included hunting and fishing, working in his vegetable garden and spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Delma Patricia Donovan; his son, Tim Donovan and his wife Lynda of Davis; and his daughters, Patricia Bock of San Geronimo, and Christine Gookin and her husband Loui of Columbia.
He is further survived by his grandchildren, Betty Nunes and her husband Dan of Dixon; Carol Galli and her husband Michael of Davis; Timothy James Bishop-Donovan of Davis; Del N. Donovan of Davis; Monica Bock of Larkspur; Christopher Donovan Bock of San Geronimo; Emily Graham and her husband Shawn of Copperopolis; and Scott Gookin, Peter Gookin and his wife Lynn, and Frank Gookin and his wife Angela, all of Columbia; and his great-grandchildren, Taryn Nunes, Johnathan Galli, William James and Timothy Richard Bishop, Nathan, Jacob and Cooper Gookin, Josie Gookin, Alana and Lindsey-Rose Gookin, and Alyssa and Nicholi Graham.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to VNA, The Lucille Packard Children's Hospital in Palo Alto or to a charity of the donor's choice.
Arrangements are under the direction of Tervish & Wilson Mortuary.
DOOLIN
Richard Allen Doolin
Richard Allen Doolin died Jan. 13, 2006, at his home in Davis. He was 76 years old.
A funeral will begin at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at Pole Line Baptist Church, 770 Pole Line Road in Davis. The Rev. Exter Hardy will officiate. Interment will follow at the Davis Cemetery.
Born in Stillwater, Okla., on Aug. 14, 1929, to Benjamin and Maudie (Hublitz) Doolin, he later moved to Fairfield, graduating from Armijo High School in 1948.
He was employed as a pressman and worked in the printing industry for 42 years. He was a Yolo County resident for 43 years, moving to Davis in 1963. He was a member of Dixon Moose Lodge #1120 for 26 years and was a past governor. He was a member of the Pole Line Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Laura Doolin, and daughter, Marcella Hays, both of Davis; a son, Randy Doolin, of Vacaville; a brother, Charles Doolin, of Martinez; and an aunt, Leona Johnson, of Shingletown. He leaves six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceding him in death was a sister, Odessa Sallee, and a brother, Willie Doolin.
The family requests that memorial contributions be made to Yolo Hospice. Evergreen Funeral Services of Woodland is assisting the family with arrangements.
