United States High School Yearbooks by County
BRAVO
Esperanza Lopez Bravo
Esperanza Lopez Bravo died on Sunday, Aug. 8, at age 7.
Born Dec. 28, 1996, in Davis to Jose and Alicia Bravo, Esperanza had been a Yolo County resident for her entire life. She attended Greengate School and was a member of the Head Start Program in Davis.
Survivors include Esperanza’s parents, Jose and Alicia Bravo, brothers, Eduardo and Esteban Bravo of all of Davis, grandfather Salvador Lopez of La Pieda, Mexico, uncles Francisco Lopez and Rafael Lopez of Woodland, and Salvador Lopez of Huron. Also surviving are aunts Estella Lopez of Mendota and Elvia Juarez of Panorama City. She was preceded in death by grandmothers Josepfina Ayala and Esperanza Leon Hernandez and uncle Jose Luis Bravo.
The family requests memorials be directed to Yolo Hospice, P.O. Box 1014, Davis, 95616.
Services: Visitation is scheduled for 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 11, at Kraft Bros. Chapel, 175 Second St. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 12, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 301 Walnut St., Woodland. Burial will be at St. Joseph’s Cemetery at noon. Arrangements are under the direction of Kraft Bros. Funeral Directors of Woodland.
BRECKLER
Rosemary Breckler
Rosemary Breckler died at Mercy Hospital, Sacramento, Friday, May 30, 2003 at the age of 77, from complications following emergency open heart surgery.
She was born May 14, 1926 in Waynesville, Ohio to parents Robert and Mary (Whetsal) Sheeter. She attended school in Columbus, Ohio where she met and married her husband, Joseph H. Breckler in 1945. In 1963 she, her husband and their four children moved to California where they still reside. She made her home in Woodland for the past 28 years.
Until her retirement in 1991, Rosemary worked for many years as a licensed nurses aide and also as a housekeeper in many private homes in Woodland. She was known for her expert care, kindness and strong work ethic. She took great pleasure in the company of her children and grandchildren. She was an enthusiastic bingo player and enjoyed the company of her many friends.
Rosemary is survived by her daughter Starr Breckler Barrow and husband Jeff of Woodland; son Rocky Breckler and companion Jo Ann Basher of Oroville; daughter Cricket Connors and husband Tom of Santa Clara and son Ronald Breckler and wife Stacy of San Jose; grandchildren Kymberlee Barrow Stapleton and husband Evan of Woodland, Holidae Barrow and fiancé Christian Sherrill of San Jose, Allison and Katelyn Connors of Santa Clara, Cory, Todd and Rebecca Breckler of San Jose; and great-grandchildren Logan Lee and Sonia Lynn Breckler of San Jose. She is also survived by sisters Stella Nichols, Betty Bailey and numerous nieces and nephews who still reside in Ohio. She was preceded in death by her parents Robert and Mary Sheeter; brothers, Howard, Harry, Arthur, John and Robert. Her husband, Joseph Henry, died in 1982 and her son, Joseph Arthur, died in 1954.
No services are scheduled. A memorial gathering in "Remembrance of Rosemary" will be held by her family at a later date.
The family requests memorials be directed to the charity of donor’s choice in her behalf. Arrangements are under the direction of McNary’s Chapel in Woodland.
BREEN
Dennis J. Breen
Dennis J. Breen died Wednesday, July 21, 2004, at Sutter Davis Hospital. He was 63.
Born June 16, 1941, and raised in Chicago, he graduated from Mendel Catholic High School. He received his bachelor’s degree in animal science with a concentration on farm operations from Iowa State University in 1964. He worked in the meat industry for more than 40 years. He began his career in the Chicago Union Stock Yards and ended as the CEO of Transhumance Holding Company, the company behind the Superior Farms and Country Meadow brands.
He and his wife, Mary Ellen nee Kryda, whom he had known since childhood, were married in 1964. Together they journeyed through life and raised a family. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, scuba diving and world travel. Breen has been a resident of Davis for the past 20 years. His family says he will be loved forever and greatly missed.
Breen is survived by his wife of 40 years, Mary Ellen Breen of Davis; children, Dennis J. Breen III and wife Erica of Walnut Creek, and Timothy M. Breen and wife Teri of San Jose; five grandchildren, Amanda, Caitlin, D. John, Kristen and Dylan; mother, Dorothy E. Breen of Country Club Hills, Ill.; sisters, Patricia Schmidt of Porter, Ind., Kathleen Sellers and husband Charles of Lakeside, Mich.; several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Viewing will be Monday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Davis Funeral Chapel, 116 D St.; the rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Tuesday at St. James Catholic Church, 200 W. 14th St. in Davis. Interment will be private.
Remembrances may be made in his name to the Sutter Davis Infusion & Oncology Dept., 2000 Sutter Place, Davis, CA 95616; the Stanford Medical Center Bone Marrow Transplant Dept., 300 Pasteur Drive, Stanford, CA 94305; or by making a blood donation in his name.
BREWER
Lewis Lesley Brewer
Lewis Lesley Brewer died unexpectedly on Monday, July 4, 2005, at his Rancho Cordova home. He was 50.
Born in Auburn on May 25, 1955, to Lewis and Tabitha (McMains) Brewer, he attended area schools in San Andreas, graduating from Calaveras High School in the class of 1973. After high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving until an injury forced a medical discharge.
He kept close ties in Yolo County through family and employment, as he worked for Alderson’s Convalescent Hospital in maintenance and most recently A-1 Cab Company.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Jennie Brewer; parents Lewis and Tabitha Brewer; sisters Leona Alec, Lorraine Reeves and Yolonda Alonzo; brothers Archie and Charles Quigley and William and Walter Brewer.
He is survived by his brother Jake Quigley and wife Betty of Siloam Springs, Ark.; sisters Blanche James and husband Don, and Bette Hollar and husband Joe of Woodland; May, Lola and June Brewer, all of Calaveras County; stepchildren Ester and Tina Christian of Woodland, Paul Christian of Shelton, Wash., and Steve and Emily Christian of Meridian, Idaho; 10 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Interment services are pending, and will be held at the Woodland Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the direction of Evergreen Funeral Service of Woodland.
BREWER
Paul R. Brewer
Paul R. Brewer died Feb. 21, 2001, at Woodland Memorial Hospital. Born Oct. 4, 1917, in Alma, Ark., to the late Richard and Rosa Brewer, he was 83.
He was a resident of Yolo County for the past 50 years and was employed in Yolo County’s road maintenance department for 20 years.
He was a member of the Assembly of God Church in Vacaville. He loved cars and especially loved taking driving trips. In his younger days, he was an avid hunter and fisherman.
Brewer is survived by his wife of nearly 64 years, Vuneda Brewer of Davis; his children, Dolores Burdick and her husband Laurence of Davis, Roy Brewer and his wife Wink of Sacramento, and Jim Brewer and his wife Nancy of Idaho; grandchildren, Paul Burdick of Missouri and Don Burdick of Utah; and great-grandchildren, Andrew, Aaron and Scott Burdick and Brett Crawford.
He was preceded in death by his three sisters and nine brothers.
Visitation will be Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. at McNary’s Chapel, 458 College St. in Woodland. Graveside services are scheduled for Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the Woodland Cemetery. The Rev. Stacy Ellis will officiate.
BRIGGS
Dorothy Crane Briggs
Dorothy Crane Briggs, a Davis resident for more than 75 years, died at her son’s home on Saturday, June 11, 2005. She was 103 years old.
Friends are invited to attend a graveside service at 2 p.m. on Friday at the Davis Cemetery, 820 Pole Line Road in Davis.
Born Aug. 12, 1901, in Berkeley, to John and Elizabeth Crane, she grew up in Berkeley and graduated from University of California with a degree in bacteriology. In 1923 she married Fred N. Briggs, an associate pathologist with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. They moved to Davis in 1930.
She was the owner and manager of Discoveries gift shop from 1960 to 1993. She was made an honorary life member of the Davis Chamber of Commerce in recognition of her years of outstanding service and significant contributions to the Chamber. She is one of 11 people to receive this recognition in the 100 years of the Chamber’s She was active in the League of Women Voters, Leisure Hour and University Farm Circle.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred N. Briggs, former dean of the College of Agriculture.
She is survived by her two sons, Norman Briggs and his wife Ozell Yates Briggs of Louisville, Ky.; and John Briggs of Sacramento; granddaughter Laura Brown of Louisville, Ky.; great-granddaughter Amanda Brown and her husband Al Prescott of Maryland; and grandson Mark Brown and his wife Kate and their daughter Caroline of Florida.
Remembrances may be made in her name to the charity of the donor’s choice. Arrangements are under the direction of Davis Funeral Chapel.
BRIGGS
Effie D. Briggs
Effie D. Briggs, daughter of Abiel and ---- Briggs, aged 20 years and 11 months. There is no age or condition in life exempt when the summons comes for a change. Scarcely had the father of this young lady been put out of sight, when she was taken with the same or similar illness and summoned to follow. She was a young lady of more than ordinary promise, had nearly finished her education and had endeared herself to a large circle of acquaintances, by her social winning ways. Many a young lady will mourn their absent companion and sister; yet we say mourn not; she has only gone a few days in advance; soon to her beautiful home, you will all be welcomed.
(Dated December 21, 1878)
BRIGGS
Fenley R. Briggs
Fenley R. Briggs passed away on March 23, 1999, at the Cottonwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Woodland. He was 91.
Mr. Briggs was born on Feb. 24, 1908 in Yolo County, two miles north of Winters, to J.R. (Jimmy) and Sallie Briggs, pioneer family of Yolo County. He was a Yolo County resident all of his life. He served in World War II.
He is survived by his daughter, Mary Elizabeth FitzPatrick and husband, Brooks; grandchildren, Shawn and Ryan FitzPatrick all of Manchester, Missouri; brother, Yolo Briggs of Winters; numerous nieces and nephews; and longtime friend, William Keller, of Woodland.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Florence Elizabeth (Bullard) Briggs.
The family requests no funeral service. Interment will take place in the Woodland Mausoleum, in the Woodland Cemetery. McNary’s Chapel assisted the family with the arrangements.
