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VASQUEZ
Nasario O. Vasquez
Nasario O. Vasquez died in Woodland Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2004 at age 80.
Mr. Vasquez was born Nov. 22, 1924 in Torneo, Texas. He had been a Yolo County resident for 36 years. He was employed as a farm laborer.
Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Dominga Vasquez; his children, Nasario Vasquez Jr., Bertha Ovando, Isabel Lancaster, Nellie Vasquez and Raymond Vasquez. Close family members Enrique Borrego, Johnny Vasquez and son-in-law, Angel Ovando, Sr.; his grandchildren, Raymundo Vasquez, Andy Vasquez, Richard Lancaster, Christina Vasquez, Connie Irene Ovando, Freddy Burrola, David Vasquez Jr., Angel Ovando Jr., Caroline Vasquez and Ellie Vasquez, all of Woodland. His great-grandchildren, Levi Vasquez, Renee and Marissa Lancaster, Veronica, Vanessa and Alfredo Tejeda Jr., Courtney, Julia and Freddie Vasquez Jr. and Davian Ovando all of Woodland and his brother, Ramon Vasquez of Woodland. He was preceded in death by his son, David Vasquez and his grandson, Anthony Lancaster.
Memorial donations to the family would be greatly appreciated.
Services: A vigil is scheduled for 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 27, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 301 Walnut St., Woodland. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 28, at Holy Rosary. Interment will be at St. Joseph's Cemetery. McNary's Chapel of Woodland is assisting the family with arrangements.
VAUGHN
Donald Russell Vaughan
Donald Russell Vaughan died Thursday, Feb. 14, 2002, at age 82.
Born Nov. 10, 1919, a native of Woodland, Mr. Vaughan was the son of Russell and Leah Vaughan. He married his high school sweetheart, Betty Blevins on Feb. 1, 1942 and recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. He served two years in the U.S. Army, 26th Tank Battalion in Germany and Czechoslovakia, during World War II, receiving the Bronze Star Medal. Upon his return he established Vaughan Mfg., in Woodland pioneering and patenting many agricultural and utility-related inventions, most notably the alfalfa cube machine, the underground cable layer, and underground boring equipment. He was a member of the American Society of Agricultural Engineers, a lifetime member of the Elks, and a graduate of "Yolo U."
Mr. Vaughan is survived by his wife, Betty Vaughan of Woodland; and daughters, Barbara Dahl and husband Mervin of Woodland, Linda Kilkenny and husband Patrick of Santa Rosa, Janet Vaughan of Woodland and Donna Vaughan of Sacramento.
He is also survived by his grandchildren, Kim Baertsch and husband Todd, Jim Dahl and wife Sherrie, Mary-Kevin Baumgartner and husband Dave, Katie Kilkenny, and Brian Kilkenny; great-grandchildren, Tara Baertsch, Nathan Dahl, Shelby Baertsch and Nicole Dahl; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral service is scheduled at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 19, at McNary's Chapel, Woodland.
The family requests memorials be directed to American Heart Association, P.O. Box 160126, Sacramento, 95816; or the charity of the donor's choice, in his behalf.
McNary's Chapel of Woodland is assisting the family with arrangements.
VAUGHN
Edna May Vaughn
Edna May Vaughn passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 7, 1999, at Courtyard Healthcare in Davis. She was born in Barstow, California on May 14, 1913. She was 86.
She was the daughter of the late Robert B. Flenniken and Edna Frances Colcord. She was a Winters resident of 19 years.
Mrs. Vaughn enjoyed playing bridge, flowers and feeding the birds.
She is survived by her husband of 59 years, John O. Vaughn, daughter, Susan Lynn Vaughn, of West Sacramento; sister, Roberta June Fife of Anaheim; three grandchildren, Nathan and Quinn Vaughn of Seattle, and Morgan Vaughn of Davis.
Private family services will be held. Smith's Colonial Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.
SMITH
Helen C. Tippit Smith
Helen C. Tippit Smith died June 18, 2005, at Courtyard Health Care in Davis. She was 83.
Born Nov. 13, 1921 in West Monroe, La., she and her twin brother Tim were raised by their father after their mother died in childbirth. Her father was prominent in real estate and her grandfather Nathanial was a former mayor of West Monroe. She attended Stevens College in Missouri and Virginia Intermont in Virginia.
"She loved Davis and was a loving mom who cherished her family, living in the community for the past 35 years, " her family said. "She had many friends and acquaintances and was known for her deep Southern accent."
Her hobbies included watching the Sacramento Kings, and collecting "anything Kings." She also loved playing Nintendo games, and was probably one of the oldest to call the Nintendo hotline when she had a problem.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William Smith, in 2004.
She is survived by her daughters Kim and husband Jeff Hills of Vacaville and daughter Tina and husband Sonny Hancock of Davis; son Billy and wife Kari, and step-grandchild Jeffrey, all of Fernley, Nev.; twin brother Tim of Victoria, Texas; step-sister Tad of Lincoln, Neb.; nieces; one nephew and her beloved dog, K.C.
A graveside service and inurment will occur in West Monroe.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Davis Funeral Chapel.
SONNER
Daniel Sonner
Daniel Sonner of Tarpon Springs, Fla., died with his children by his side on May 26, 2002, at the Helen Ellis Hospital in Tarpon Springs, Fla. He was 63.
He was born on May 18, 1939, in Newberry, Mich., and spent his childhood in Ferndale, Mich. After high school, he played baseball for the U.S. Navy in Hawaii, and then moved to California, where he played baseball for the Giants Minor League Organization.
He reared his family in California while working as a sales representative, which he did until his retirement.
He spent his retirement in Tarpon Springs, where he enjoyed watching the Detroit Tigers during spring training. His true passion was baseball, and he spent countless hours coaching and mentoring teenagers for more than 30 years.
A memorial service will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday at Davis Funeral Chapel, 116 D St., Davis.
SONORA
Olivo Rodriguez Sonora
Olivo Rodriguez Sonora of Woodland died at Woodland Memorial Hospital Monday, July 11, 2005 at the age of 79.
Mr. Sonora was born June 3, 1926 in Chilpancingo, Guerrero, Mexico. He had been a Yolo County resident for 47 years. He worked for Woodland Waste Management for 20 years and then worked for William Oliver Farms until his late 70s.
Mr. Sonora was also a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church.
He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Carmen Sonora; his son Mario Sonora and his wife Andrea, daughter Grace Duncan and her husband David, son Henry Sonora and daughter Linda Guerrero and her husband Jesse. His grandchildren, Jackie, Mario Jr., Jesse Jr., Vanessa, Zach, Samantha, Sergio and Daniel.
Mr. Sonora also has three other children from a previous marriage, Lusia, Maria and Eusevio Sonora. He also has two sisters, Irene and Elvira Sonora, all of Chilpancingo, Mexico.
His son Alejandro preceded him in death.
Services will be held at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 301 Walnut St., at 10 a.m. Friday, July 15. Interment to follow at St. Joseph's Cemetery. McNary's Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.
SORENSEN
Donald Edwin Sorensen
Donald Edwin Sorensen, a 39-year resident of Davis, died April 15, 2004, in his home. He was 80 years old.
He was born on May 2, 1923, in Oak Park, Ill. After graduating from high school, he attended Central State Teachers College in Stevens Point, Wis. Shortly after beginning college, he was called to duty during World War II. He faithfully served his country as a soldier in the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged in 1946. In 1949, he graduated from the University of Wisconsin and continued to pursue his interest in psychology at the University of Illinois in Urbana, Ill., where he earned a master's of science degree in 1951.
As a psychologist, he cared for and improved the lives of many people for 35 years. He began his career at the State Research Hospital in Galesburg, Ill., where he met his future wife of 51 years, Marylou. After their wedding in 1952, they traveled to California, where he accepted a position at DeWitt State Hospital in Auburn.
From 1956 until he retired in 1985, he served the state as senior clinical psychologist at the California Medical Facility in Vacaville where he "saw it all" and strove to help patients regain a productive and meaningful life. As well as being a talented and compassionate clinical psychologist, he was also a skilled experimental, statistical and research psychologist.
He was a member of Davis Community Church and Lutheran Church of the Incarnation. He volunteered his time to benefit those individuals served by both STEAC and Loves and Fishes.
His family said that he possessed a keen intellect and was extraordinarily well versed in history, classical music and art. He spent many hours enjoying his extensive music and literature collection in his much-loved home.
He was a frequent contributor to the editorial page of both The Davis Enterprise and The Sacramento Bee, and he heartily enjoyed the controversy that often ensued.
He was loved and admired by many, but no one more than his daughters.
"He will be truly missed, " said his family.
He suffered the loss of his wife, Marylou, just two months before his own passing. He deeply missed her and mourned her passing.
He is survived by his daughters, Diane of Vacaville, Donna of El Cerrito, and Nancy of Vista; grandchildren, Michelle of Melbourne, Fla.; and, David and Amelia of Vista; great-grandchildren, Ricky and Scotti of Vacaville; and, Demi and Mackenzie of Melbourne.
According to his wishes, there will be a private family ceremony. Arrangements are under the direction of Davis Funeral Chapel.
