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Lawrence Lopez
Memorial services will take place Sunday, April 4 for Lawrence Julio Lopez, a 25-year resident of Elk Grove who died March 19, 2004. He was 61.
Mr. Lopez was a native of San Francisco and a real people person, said his family.
He is survived by his sons, Marc Lopez and wife Roberta of the Bay Area and Todd Lopez and wife Patricia of Citrus Heights; his grandchildren, Savana and Sabrina Lopez; and his brothers, Steven and Randy Lopez.
Mr. Lopez was a good friend of Robert Imrisek and David Garcia.
Sunday's services will begin at 1 p.m. in Elk Grove Funeral Chapel, 9101 Elk Grove Blvd. Interment is private.
Beatriz McBride
Beatriz (Betty) Maandig Gempisao McBride of Elk Grove died May 9, 2004 at the age of 66.
She was born Sept. 30, 1937 to Juan Maandig Sr. and Rita Lucagbo in Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines, and was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Parish.
Mrs. McBride is survived by her husband of 22 years Lee Andrew McBride Sr.; her children, Erwin M. and Marvin M. Gempisao; and her children from her second marriage, Carol Ann Bethel, Marsha Elaine McBride, Lee Andrew McBride Jr., and Margaret Mary McBride.
She was the sister of Rolando Maandig, Juan Maandig Jr., Educardo Maandig, Ricardo Maandig, Thelma Maandig De La Cruz, Irma Maandig Macmang and Jonathan Maandig.
Graveside service were held Monday at St. Mary's Cemetery
in Sacramento. Arrangements were by South East Lawn Mortuary, Elk Grove.
Phillip Giberson
Phillip B. (Phil) Giberson, a former resident of Wilton, died April 26, 2004 in Eugene, Ore. at the age of 91.
Mr. Giberson was born Jan. 28, 1913 in St. Stephens, New Brunswick, Canada to Harry and Georgia Browne Giberson, and graduated from Sommerville High School in Massachusetts. He married Ethel Gerhart in Ogden, Utah on June 19, 1941.
Mr. Giberson worked as a wholesale electrical salesman, traveling five states. He also sold mobile homes, motorcycles, appliances, and, along with his wife, managed a mobile home park in El Cajon before moving to Wilton. While here he was an active member of the Elk Grove Masonic Lodge.
He enjoyed photography, camping, ham radio and music. He was in demand as an emcee and coordinated entertainment and performed in comedy skits at resorts throughout the northwest and California. In Springfield, Ore. he played with the Jamborinos at the Willamelane Adult Center.
Mr. Giberson is survived by his wife Ethel of Eugene; his children, Paul of Newport Beach and Marie of Idaho; and three grandchildren.
Memorial services took place May 15 at Ebbert Memorial United Methodist Church, 532 C St., Springfield, Ore. Memorial contributions may be made to the church.
Kevin Robinson
Memorial services will take place Thursday, May 20 for Kevin George Robinson of Elk Grove, who lost his battle with cancer and died May 13, 2004 at the age of 36.
Mr. Robinson, who was the subject of an article in the Elk Grove Citizen Jan. 7, 2004, had a dream of beating his disease, an unusual adult case of the childhood bone cancer, Ewing's sarcoma, and then helping children with the disease fight through the pain.
"He was such a wonderful husband and father," said his wife, Crissie. "He was a great cook, and oh, how he loved his sports - the Sacramento Kings, the San Jose Sharks, the San Francisco 49ers - they were all special to him. Even during his last days he was cheering the Kings on during the playoffs."
Mr. Robinson was born in Michigan and moved to the Sacramento area as a child. The family has lived in Elk Grove for the past 12 years.
He is survived by his wife of 15 years Christina Robinson, and children Rebecca Nicole and Tyler James Robinson all of Elk Grove; and his parents, George and Susan Robinson of Sacramento.
Mr. Robinson was the brother of Marilyn Sullivan and husband Todd and Tiffany Robinson all of Sacramento, and George Robinson and wife Penny of Elk Grove; brother-in-law of Joyce Woznack and husband Don of Placerville; and uncle of Shawn, Devon, Aria, George, Jessica, Wesley, Kenny and Joey.
Thursday's services begin at 4 p.m. in Elk Grove Funeral Chapel, 9101 Elk Grove Blvd. Interment is private.
Juanita Bates
Graveside services are today (Wednesday, May 19) for Juanita Bates of Elk Grove who died May 13, 2004 at the age of 80.
Mrs. Bates was a native of Colorado and a graduate of Denver University where she was a member of Alpha Gamma Delta sorority. She was a teacher for many years in the San Jose Unified School District, and had lived in Elk Grove for the past 10 years.
Mrs. Bates is survived by her husband of 57 years, John Bates of Elk Grove; her children, Linda Bates of Santa Clara, Kathy Adams and husband Jeff and David Bates and wife Karen all of Los Gatos; and her grandchildren, Kierstin, Matthew, Trevor, Daniel and Stacey.
She was the sister of Mary Smith of Denver.
Pastor Greg Smith of Valley Grace Community Church officiated at memorial services Tuesday. Today's graveside services begin at 11 a.m. in Los Gatos Memorial Park, 2255 Los Gatos-Almaden Road, San Jose.
Remembrances may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1765 Challenge Way, Suite 115, Sacramento, CA 95815-5000.
Arrangements were by Elk Grove Funeral Chapel.
Jack Davis
Jack Davis, a native of this area, died July 21, 2004 at the age of 52.
He was born Oct. 5, 1951 in Sacramento, and graduated from Elk Grove High School in 1970. He then attended Lassen Junior College.
Mr. Davis owned and operated Jack Davis Trucking and also worked for Spanda Industrial as a shop foreman. However, his family said his true passion in life was working as a pyrotechnician with Pyro Spectacular.
He was preceded in death by his father, Jack H. Davis.
Mr. Davis is survived by his wife Denise Fox Davis; his children, Jeremy Davis, wife Jaimie and grandson Cole, Michelle Reierson and husband Kevin, Justin Davis and Christalle Davis; and his mother Virginia Thompson and husband Donald.
He was the brother of Stephen Davis and wife Debra, and uncle of Kristie Griess and Kelly Davis.
Funeral services were held July 26 in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints followed by interment in Pleasant Grove Cemetery.
Arrangements were by Elk Grove Funeral Chapel.
Suzanne Schierenberg
A memorial service will take place Saturday, July 31 for Suzanne E. Schierenberg of Elk Grove who died July 23, 2004.
Mrs. Schierenberg, 47, was a native and lifelong resident of the Sacramento/Elk Grove area.
She is survived by her husband of 25 years, Allan Schierenberg; her children, Kristen and Nicholas Schierenberg; and her parents, Aaron and Doris Taylor.
Mrs. Schierenberg was the sister of Judy and Tim Taylor; the daughter-in-law of Henry and Barbara Schierenberg; and sister-in-law of Karen Jaimie and husband Ricardo and Paul Schierenberg.
Saturday's service will begin at 11 a.m. in Elk Grove Funeral Chapel, 9101 Elk Grove Blvd. Interment will be private.
Remembrances may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1765 Challenge Way, Suite 115, Sacramento, CA 95815-5000.
Winnie Brown
Winnie J. Brown, a resident of Elk Grove for more than 30 years, died July 26, 2004 following a long illness.
Mrs. Brown, 76, was born in Purcell, Okla. and had lived in the Sacramento area for 58 years. She was active in neighborhood events, and was the guest of honor at a family gathering two weeks before her death.
Mrs. Brown is survived by her husband of 37 years, William Brown of Elk Grove; her children, Rickey Brown and wife Barbara of New Jersey, Reggie Brown and wife Cheryl Ann of Galt, and Rocky Brown of Sacramento; and her grandchildren, Kristin, Shelby, Crystal and Bradly.
She was the sister of Roy Jackson of Oklahoma and Joy Marsh of Sacramento.
Memorial services were held Thursday in Capital City Baptist Church followed by interment in Elk Grove District Cemetery.
Arrangements were by Elk Grove Funeral Chapel.
