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GARZA
Silvia Garza
Silvia Garza died at her home in Woodland on Sunday, Oct. 30, 2005 at age 47.
Mrs. Garza was born June 23, 1959 in Montemorelos, Nuevo Leon, Mexico to Jose and Josefa (Medellin) Ibarra. She had been a Yolo County resident for four years. She studied nursing and medical training at the Hidalgo Institute. She was a homemaker for more than 25 years.
Survivors include Mrs. Garza's husband of 26 years, Lucio Garza of Woodland; her daughter, Odalys Garza of Mexico; her sisters, Rosalinda Garza Rivera of Fresno, Margarita Rivera Garza of Monterrey, Mexico, Irma Leticia Rivera Montoya of Tamaulipaz, Mexico and Maria Elena Rivera Sierra of Montemorelos, Mexico; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jose and Josefa Ibarra; her sister, Maria de al Luz Rivera; and her brother, Jose R. Rivera.
The family requests memorials in Mrs. Garza's name be directed to the charity of the donor's choice.
Services: A funeral is scheduled for Monday, Nov. 7 with interment to follow at Panteon Municipal in Montemorelos, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. Evergreen Funeral Service of Woodland is assisting the family with arrangements.
GASPERSON
Doris J. Gasperson
Doris J. Gasperson died at Woodland Memorial Hospital Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2004 at age 51.
Ms. Gasperson was born Feb. 26, 1953 in Woodland and was a life-long Yolo County resident. She graduated from Woodland High School in 1971. She was a store manager for the Salvation Army and also worked for the Processing Tomato Advisory Board for 20 years.
Survivors include Ms. Gasperson's grandmother, Ester Gasperson; her father, Iven Gasperson; her sons, Glenn Bettencourt and his wife BaoThy and Joseph Bettencourt; her sister, Beverly Zahl and her husband Warren; her brothers, Rick and Mike Gasperson; her nieces, Tinya Farmer and her husband Allen, Michaela Gasperson and Sarah Gasperson; her nephews, Terrence Gasperson and his wife Becky and Corey Gasperson. She is also survived by her great-nephews and nieces, Allen Jr., Cheyenne and Megan Farmer and Terrence Gasperson Jr.; her former husband, Glenn Bettencourt; her uncle, Doyle Gasperson and his wife; her aunts, Ivona Gray, Romana Roth and her husband Lavella Fowler; her best friend, Susan Beaver and her husband Mark; her cousins, George and Danny LeBard, numerous cousins and many friends. She was preceded in death by her mother, Ruth Gasperson and her grandmother, Bessie Withrow.
Services: Visitation is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 29 at McNary's Chapel, 458 College St., Woodland. A funeral will follow at 2 p.m. Wednesday at McNary's. Interment will be at Monument Hill Memorial Park. McNary's Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.
GASTINEAU
Janel Alanna Gastineau
Janel Alanna Gastineau died along with her unborn son, Jason Benham, in an automobile accident Sunday, Oct. 20, 2002 in Reno, Nev., at age 22.
Born July 9, 1980, a native of Woodland, Miss Gastineau was a resident of Floriston and was pregnant with Jason at the time of her death. She was raised in Woodland and graduated from Woodland High School in 1997. She was employed at Longs Drug Store in Woodland as a clerk. She also worked for John Taylor Fertilizer in Yuba City as a secretary.
Miss Gastineau is survived by her parents, Alanna G. Castaldy and husband Scott of Floriston and Wesley B. Gastineau of Woodland; companion, Christopher Benham of Yuba City; brother, Justin Gastineau of Woodland; paternal grandparents, Ernie and Hazel Gastineau of Woodland and maternal grandmother, Trish Dorris of Yuba City; and numerous aunts; uncles; and cousins.
A memorial service is scheduled at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, at Woodland Christian Center, 39839 County Road 17A, Woodland.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Frank and Kay McGillycuddy; and cousins, Eric Miller and Thomas Lynd.
McNary's Chapel of Woodland is assisting the family with arrangements.
GATES
Bruce N. Gates
Bruce N. Gates passed away on June 16, 2002 in Vacaville after a short illness. Born in Winters on April 5, 1926, he was 76 years old.
Mr. Gates served in the United States Navy, worked as a retail store manager at National Auto Parts for 25 years. He was a Past Exalted Ruler of the Benevolent Order of Elks, Fairfield Lodge. He was a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Simmons-Sheldon Post 2633 in Suisun and a member of Elks Lodge 2638 in Vacaville. He was a wonderful family man and an avid hunter and fisherman who loved camping and the outdoors. Mr. Gates was a true gentleman who loved to tease and enjoy life.
Mr. Gates is survived by his wife of 55 years, Joan Gates; daughters Kathleen Harrison of Amarillo, Texas and Patricia Henry of Yuba City; son Guy N. Gates of Winters; brothers Bill Nichols of Winters and Coy Nichols of Vacaville, sister Jannes Echols of Winters; daughter-in-law Victoria; brothers-in-law Lawrence and Dick; sisters-in-law Barbara and Shirley; nine grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his daughter Lorie, in 1973 and his granddaughter Heidi in 2001.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, June 20, at noon at the Bryan-Braker Funeral Home Chapel, 1850 West Texas Street, in Fairfield. Past Exalted Rulers, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks will officiate. Inurnment will be private.
Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Northern California, 1390 Market Street, Suite 1200, San Francisco, CA, 94102-5306, or the Elks Major Project, 5450 Lamona, Fresno, CA 93727.
Arrangements were under the direction of Bryan-Braker Funeral Home in Fairfield.
GATTON
Robert Edward Gatton
Robert Edward Gatton, died at the Woodland Clinic on Thursday, July 29, 2004 at the age of 87.
Born Dec. 2, 1916 in St. Joseph, Mo., Mr. Gatton had been a Woodland resident since 1983.
He was in the Army-Air Force from 1941 to 1945, achieving the rank of staff sergeant. While in the service he was stationed in England. Mr. Gatton married Barbara Gibson in November 1942, before leaving for England. After the war, they moved to Downey and remained there until 1983. That year the couple moved to Woodland to be closer to their daughter and grandsons.
Survivors include Mr. Gatton's wife Barbara and daughter Barbara Gaffney, both of Woodland. He is also survived by his grandsons Kyle Miller and his wife Kendra of San Luis Obispo and P.R. Gaffney of Fresno and great-granddaughter Akayla Miller.
Services: No service is scheduled as per Mr. Gatton's request.
TAYLOR
Mark Steven Taylor
Mark Steven Taylor died March 2, 2005, while traveling in Mexico. The cause of death was pulmonary embolism. He was 45.
Born Aug. 11, 1959, to Darrel and Donna Taylor, he graduated from San Clemente High School. Upon graduation, he joined the U.S. Army with a tour in Europe prior to being honorably discharged in 1984. He then became an electrical contractor and formed his own business, M. Taylor Electric.
He was described as an avid outdoorsman. He loved fishing and hiking, but his true passion was hunting. He hunted wild pig on the California coast, and deer and bear in the Sierra. He was also dedicated to his family.
He is survived by his wife, Julie Taylor of Tustin; his daughter, Brieana Shotwell Taylor of Huntington Beach; and his stepson, John Standish of Tustin.
He is further survived by his parents, Darrel and Donna Taylor of Davis; a sister, Kristin Reed of Woodland Hills; and a brother, Scott Taylor of Encinitas; and their extended families.
Services will be in Southern California.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to a college fund for his children. Make checks payable to John's and Brieana's College Fund, and sent to Julie Taylor, 14252 Culver Drive A-144, Irvine, CA 92604.
TAYLOR
Robert “Bob” H. Taylor
Bob Taylor passed away on March 23, 2005 at the age of 77. He was born on July 14, 1927, in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, moved to Southern California when he was a few months old, and lived in Long Beach for 46 years. He retired in Davis in 1995 and most recently lived in Winters with his daughter, Diana, and her husband, Rick Baker.
Bob was known for his friendly conversation. He liked to speak with everyone and had an avid interest in life, most importantly in culture. He was a volunteer and supporter of the Mondavi Center, U. C. Davis Arboretum and the Winters Community Theater. He traveled extensively, most recently, this past fall he spent three weeks in Europe.
Bob worked in the American Can Company for his entire working career. He served his country immediately following World War II in the Army Air Corps. He was a dedicated and loyal man, with a deep sense of integrity.
He is survived by his two daughters, Diana Baker and her husband, Rick, and Wendy Taylor; his two sons, Eric Taylor and his wife, Laura, and Craig Taylor; seven grandchildren, Sanford and Emily Worth, Nils and Willis Taylor, Richard Almonte and his wife, Rebeca, Raphael Huber and Hazel Ozturk; two great-grandchildren, Ricardo and Reuben; sisters Dorothy Brown and her husband, Jack, Maggie Thackaberry, Doryce McCutchen and her husband, Tom, and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, of 50 years, Gerry Taylor.
His joy of life, friendly smile and kind heart will be missed by all.
Interment will be held at the Winters Cemetery on Friday, April 1, at 1:30 p.m.
A memorial service will be held at Rick and Diana Baker’s, Rancho Inviernos, 31187 Russell Boulevard, Winters, on Saturday, April 2, at 11 a.m.
Bob’s family welcomes all who would like to celebrate his life.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made in Bob’s name to U.C. Davis Arboretum or the Winters Community Theater.
