United States High School Yearbooks by County
BORCHELT
Marilyn Frances Borchelt
Marilyn Frances Borchelt died June 6, 2004 in Quinter, Kansas in a car accident. Born on Jan. 31, 1939 in New Alsace, Indiana, she was 65 years old. She was the wife of Harry Borchelt, and although they considered Colorado their home, they have spent the last nine years traveling in the RV.
She was the mother and mother-in-law of Theresa Borchelt and Mitch Korcyl of Winters, Phil Borchelt of Superior, Colorado, Ted Borchelt and Annatje of Carbondale, Colorado, and Don Borchelt and Renee of Ewa Beach, Hawaii. She had seven grand children including Xavier Borchelt and Adrian Korcyl of Winters.
In Lieu of flowers donations can be made to: The Little Shepherd's Fund C/O Our Lady of Fatima Church 1985 Miller Street Lakewood, CO 80215.
BORGES
Christina Borges
Christina Borges passed away at Kaiser Hospital in Sacramento on January 22, 2006; she was 78 years of age.
Born in Winters, Christina and husband moved to Carmichael in 1955. Since 1957, Christina and her husband enjoyed living on one of the last remaining self-sufficient farms in the Carmichael area. Together they raised calves, producing champion 4H cattle, raised chickens, sold pecans and fresh eggs to the community, canned every type of fruit and vegetable, and maintained nearly 75 different rose bushes that earned Christina the nickname “Rose Lady of Carmichael.”
They loved sharing their home and rural lifestyle with local elementary school class field trips. When she was able to get away, Christina and all of her family would head for the Truckee River to fish and camp and, of course, drive a little further to play the slot machines. Christina is best remembered for her smile, always putting her family first, being the best baby sitter, her fresh jam and wonderful meals. Her lifestyle example is the reason her family is where they are today.
In March of 2005 she was proceeded in death by her loving husband of 55 years, Carl Vernon Borges. Also preceding her in death were her parents Alejandro and Edna Gonzales and her brothers Mac and Herman Gonzales. Missing her greatly are her children, Carl Jr. (Joyce), Don (Martha), and Debi; grandchildren Tony (Shayna), Zack (Kim), Jeff (Jenny), Julie (Greg), Randy, Jennifer and Alyssa; great-grandchildren, Tyler, Jordan, Gracie and Cody; and many more family members and friends.
Relatives living in Winters are her brother Ralph Gonzales (Linda), niece Kathy Ogando (Jim) and Carol Armstrong (Steve), brother John Gonzales (Virginia) of Woodland and an aunt Theresa Sackett.
The celebration of her life was held January 30 at Lind Brothers Mortuary.
BORTOLI
Doris C. Bortoli
Doris C. Bortoli died in Redwood City Monday, May 5, 2003, at age 87.
Born Jan. 26, 1916 in San Francisco, Mrs. Bortoli was raised in Woodland, lived in San Francisco for many years and moved back to Woodland in 1974. She is a graduate of San Francisco State University in 1964 and was a teacher at Daniel Webster Elementary School in San Francisco. In later years, she was very active in the Holy Rosary Catholic Church of Woodland and also volunteered in many other activities.
Survivors include her son, Richard and wife Lynn of Belmont; daughter, Shirley of La Honda; grandsons, Matthew, Darryl and Jay; great-granddaughter, Jaida; brother, Alfred Cortopassi of Woodland; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Aurelio (Babe), in 1984; and sister, Evelyn Mazzoncini, in 1995.
The family requests memorials be directed to Holy Rosary Catholic Church Building Fund; or the charity of donor's choice, in her behalf. Arrangements are under the direction of Davis Funeral Chapel.
Services: a mass is scheduled to be said at 1 p.m. Friday, May 9, 2003, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 301 Walnut St., Woodland. A graveside service will follow at St. Joseph's Cemetery, 860 West St., Woodland.
BOSSE
Elizabeth "Anne" Bosse
Elizabeth "Anne" Bosse died at home, Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2004 at age 60.
Mrs. Bosse was born Jan. 30, 1944, in Tulare and had been a Yolo County resident for 33 years. She was a commissioner of the Dunnigan Fire District for 15 years and a member of the Sheriff's Team of Active Retired Seniors for four years.
Survivors include Mrs. Bosse's mother, Margaret Elliott of Bakersfield; son Bryan Bosse and daughter Debbie Bosse of Dunnigan; brothers Bill Elliot and his wife Nancy of Oakland, Phil Elliott and his wife Nancy, Bruce Elliot and his wife Paulette, and Richard Elliott all of Bakersfield. Also surviving are her grandchildren Kurt and Trevor Bosse. She was preceded in death by her father Robert Elliott and husband Gene Bosse.
The family requests memorials be directed to Yolo Hospice, P.O. Box 1014, Davis, 95616; Dunnigan Fire Department, 29145 Main St., Dunnigan, 95937 or the Sheriff's Team of Active Retired Seniors, 2500 E. Gibson Road, Woodland, 95776.
Services: A graveside service is scheduled for Monday, Aug. 16, 11 a.m. at Mary's Cemetery of Yolo, with a gathering after the service at the Dunnigan Fire Department Training Center, 29145 Main St., Dunnigan. McNary's Chapel of Woodland is assisting the family with arrangements.
BOSSE
Ralph Walter Bosse
Ralph Walter Bosse died Kaiser Permanente Hospital, Sacramento on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2003, at age 79.
Born Sept. 22, 1923, in Dexter, Mo., Mr. Bosse had been a Yolo County resident for 33 years. He moved to Woodland from Bakersfield in 1970 and owned and operated Dunnigan Truck Services for 16 years.
Survivors include his wife, Evelyn Bosse of Woodland; daughters, Kathy Galia of Pahrump, Nev., Donna Spears and husband Joe of Woodland, and Sharon Delaney and husband Bill of Pahrump, Nev.; eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son, Gene Bosse; and grandson, Roger Farley.
The family requests memorials be directed to Dunnigan Fire Department, Main St., Dunnigan 95937. Arrangements are under the direction of McNary's Chapel of Woodland.
Services: There will be a gathering of family and friends at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, at the Dunnigan Volunteer Fire Dept. Hall on Main Street, Dunnigan.
BOSTOCK
Maria Bostock
A memorial mass will be held Friday morning for Maria Bostock, who died and was buried
last month in the Philippines.
The mass will be held at 10 a.m. at St. James Church, 200 W. 14th St.
A reception on the church grounds will follow.
(Dated Monday, June 11, 2001)
BOSTOCK-RATCLIFF
Virginia W. Bostock-Ratcliff
Virginia Weaver Bostock-Ratcliff died peacefully on Aug. 8, 2002, at Sutter Davis Hospital after a brief illness. She was 82 and a resident of the University Retirement Community in Davis at the time of her death.
She was born on April 7, 1920, to Harry L. and Mae Pierce Weaver in Philadelphia, Pa. She attended public schools in Haddonfield, N.J., and graduated from Arcadia University (formerly Beaver College) in 1941 with a degree in elementary education. She married her college sweetheart, Lt. William T. Bostock Jr., in 1942.
While her husband was stationed in New Guinea during World War II, she taught elementary school in a one-room schoolhouse in rural West Virginia. Upon her husband's return in 1945, she became a homemaker and started a family, first living in Plainfield, N.J., and then Rochester, N.Y.
She and the children moved with her husband's career to New Jersey, Missouri, Minnesota, Kentucky, and Indiana, eventually retiring in Bend, Ore. In each new home, she was active in the schools, Scouts and other civic and community activities and made many friends. She kept in touch with many of them over the years.
She returned to teaching in 1968 at the elementary school level, and later became an associate director of special education programs in western Kentucky, responsible for coordinating programs for developmentally delayed and challenged children. She was later recognized by the governor of Kentucky and was bestowed the honor of "Kentucky Colonel" in appreciation for her efforts in special education in the state.
She enjoyed dancing and loved music. In fact, she and her husband Bill danced to all the big bands while in college, and often reminisced about dancing to the tunes of the Glen Miller and Tommy Dorsey orchestras. She played the piano and had a pretty voice, singing in church choirs and other venues during her lifetime.
She loved life, had an easy laugh and terrific sense of humor, enjoyed people of all ages and from all walks of life, and she was particularly fond of young children. She was much loved and will be missed by all who had the good fortune to know her. She especially appreciated the care and kindness of the staff at University Retirement Community during her last year of life.
Her sons and spouses, William Bostock of Davis, Thomas and Linda Bostock of Whitefish, Mont., and Richard and Gennie Bostock of Davis survive her. She is also survived by her stepchildren and spouses, Laurel and Herb Talabere of Columbus, Ohio, Carol and John Koble of Winchester, Ore., and Ted and Kelly Lyster of Tumalo, Ore., and by her niece, Jane Cron of Grand Junction, Colo., and nephew, Harry L. Weaver IV of Turlock.
Seven grandchildren and eight step-grandchildren, and several great-grandchildren also survive her.
Her husband of 41 years, Bill, and her second husband, Glenn O. Ratcliff, whom she wed in 1988, preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her brother Harry; her daughter, Virginia Mary; her daughter-in-law, Maria Cortez Bostock; and her grandson, Billy Bostock.
A celebration of her life and mass of resurrection will take place in Davis at St. James Catholic Church, Friday at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, remembrances can be made in the form of donations to the Alzheimer's Society of Northern California (800-540-3340).
