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Angelo Mazza
A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Thursday at Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral, 2525 N. Arrowhead Ave., San Bernardino, Calif., for Angelo Mazza, 80, who died Nov. 2, 2006, at Loma Linda Veterans Hospital.
Mr. Mazza was born in 1926 and was a first-generation American. Both his parents were born in Italy. He attended schools in Arizona and Rockford, Ill. He served in the U.S. Navy with the Pacific Fleet during World War II, was a recipient of a Purple Heart, and received an honorable discharge. He owned a successful shoe business, Angelo's Shoe Service, which was located in San Bernardino for 58 years and was a partner in Angelo's Bootery in Gardnerville and South Lake Tahoe. He was past commander of American Legion No. 777 and a member of the Veteran's of Foreign Wars.
He is survived by his wife, Mary; daughter, Gloria, and her husband Dr. Michael Kruetz of San Clemente, Calif.; sons, Angelo Jr. of Lake Tahoe, Patrick and his wife Julie of Corona, Calif., Michael and his wife Kristie of Reno; brother, Col. Jay Vargas and wife Dottie of La Jolla, Calif.; 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
A public viewing is scheduled from 5 to 7 p.m. and rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8 at Bobbitt Memorial Chapel. Mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Thursday at Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral, followed by burial and presentation of military honors at 11 a.m. at Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, Calif., Staging Area No. 7.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral, 2525 Arrowhead Ave. San Bernardino, CA 92405.
Arrangements are in the care of Bobbitt Memorial Chapel, 1299 E. Highland Ave., San Bernardino, CA 92404.
Garrett Michael Kyle
A celebration of life took place Saturday for Garrett Michael Kyle, who died Oct. 21, 2006, in Portland, Ore.
Garrett was born March 25, 1987, in Portland and lived in South Lake Tahoe from 1996 to 2002. He had a brilliant light and joyful spirit that radiated to all he met. Garrett's beautiful smile, sense of humor, generous loving heart and adventurous spirit graced all who knew him. He had a strong love for nature, animals and the outdoors, and he loved to experience the beauty of the world by sleeping under the stars. He also loved the joy of music and most of all he loved people. He strongly believed that the cure for all human strife is love, and he spread love daily to friends and strangers. He never passed up a person in need without offering a helping hand, and through his example, encouraging others to do the same.
Garrett was aggressively pursuing his vision to develop a youth center in the Wilsonville area modeled after a similar center he frequented in downtown Portland. His plan was for the center to be a safe, drug- and alcohol-free haven where young people could gather 24 hours a day and engage in a variety of life enriching activities, including Internet access, pool, foosball, darts, healthy food and beverages and uplifting fellowship.
A nonprofit foundation has been formed in Garrett's name to fulfill his dream. His family requests that in lieu of flowers or other remembrances, contributions be made to the Garrett Kyle Foundation, P.O. Box 3085, Clackamas, OR 97015.
Roger S. Rudikoff
Roger Stuart Rudikoff Sr., a longtime South Lake Tahoe resident, passed away suddenly Nov. 5, 2006.
Roger was born Dec. 13, 1945, in Chicago. At the age of 2 he moved to the San Francisco Bay Area and grew up with his sister and brother in Los Altos, Calif. Roger attended Los Altos High School, where he made many life time friends and met his first wife. After high school he attended Laney College in Oakland, Calif., and then Cal Poly, where he studied printing engineering. In 1968 Roger married his high school sweetheart, Margie Potter, and they were blessed with their son Roger Jr. In 1973 Roger married Sue Willems. Together they were blessed with their daughters, Marcie Ann and Megan Lynn. In 1980 Roger met Robin Rogers and they enjoyed the next 25 years together. They were married in 1990.
At a young age Roger found his talents as an out-of-the-box thinker and business man. He started his first business at the age of 8, selling walnuts to the local bakeries. In 1961 he started a Christmas tree business, which is still in operation. Roger had many San Francisco graphic design and typesetting businesses including PetroGraphics and MediaQuest and was president of Waller Press/Media and R&R Adventure Marketing. His last venture was building docks for his neighbors in Tahoe Keys.
Roger enjoyed spending his summers on the lake with his family and friends, water skiing, drifting, fishing with his buddies, exploring the area and watching the amazing Lake Tahoe sunsets. In the winter he could be found on his skis at the top of Heavenly Valley. Roger also enjoyed working on his house and playing Sorry and Chinese Checkers with his family and friends. He was active with the South Lake Tahoe Yacht Club and was a member of Push Fitness.
Roger is survived by son, Roger Stuart Rudikoff Jr. and his wife Megan of Stanwood, Wash.; daughters, Marcie Arteaga and her husband Chris of Colfax Calif., and Megan Bennett and her husband Tom of Sacramento; business partner and former wife, Robin Rogers of South Lake Tahoe; nephew, Dennis Bird of South Lake Tahoe; grandchildren, Zackary and Kailey Rudikoff; sister, Carren Cerna of San Mateo, Calif.; brother, Randy Rudikoff and his wife Cindy of Hanford, Calif.; many nieces and nephews; and a multitude of friends. He was predeceased by his mother, Rose Marie Rudikoff; father, Ira Rudikoff; aunt, Josephine Sorren; and uncle, Vincent Sorren.
A celebration of Roger's life will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Fresh Ketch Restaurant, 2433 Venice Drive East in South Lake Tahoe. A reception will follow immediately.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society or a charity of choice.
Thomas Eugene Sweeney
Thomas "Tom" Eugene Sweeney died Nov. 7, 2006, at Mercy General Hospital in Sacramento, Calif., surrounded by his family.
Tom was born Sept. 24, 1930, in Rockford, Ill. He was a 15-year resident of South Lake Tahoe before moving to Folsom, Calif., three years ago.
He was the general manager of the Royal Valhalla Motor Lodge for 15 years and had been a board member of the South Lake Tahoe Lodging Association. A member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Folsom, he had been a member of Our Lady of Tahoe Catholic Church in South Lake Tahoe and was a member of Knights of Columbus. His sweet manner will be greatly missed by his family and many friends.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Joanne Sweeney of Folsom; sons, Philip Sweeney of El Dorado Hills, Calif., Fred Sweeney of South Lake Tahoe, and Russell Sweeney of Benicia, Calif.; daughter, Marykaye Spencer of Gardnerville, Nev. He is also survived by six grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations by made to the Thomas E. Sweeney Memorial Fund at any branch of Bank of the West.
For information regarding services, please contact Fred Sweeney.
Gary R. Graeber
Funeral services will take place on Nov. 11 for Gary R. Graeber, who passed away on Nov. 7, 2006, in Carson City, Nev. He was 65.
Gary was born June 24, 1941, in Oakland, Calif., to Roy and Lenora Graeber.
He married Linda Amundson March 8, 1945, in Reno, Nev., and was a resident of South Lake Tahoe before moving to Carson City in 1968.
He was a lifelong truck driver and even owned and operated one of his own.
He retired in May 2004, as a special equipment operator, for the Nevada Department of Transportation.
Graeber was then better able to spend more time with mechanical pursuits outside the transportation department.
Gary loved antique tractors and stationary engines. He had a collection of antique farm tractors and implements along with antique stationary engines and vintage lawn tractors.
He was in the process of restoring a 1922 Chevrolet utility coup before he passed away and he had always enjoyed attending Hot August Nights.
Gary was also the past president of the Northern Nevada Antique Power Club and the vice president of the Inliner's Club in Carson City.
He is survived by his wife and soulmate of 42 years, Linda Graeber of Carson City; son, Jason R. Graeber and his wife, Stephanie, of Carson City; daughters, Robin Sanders and Jessica Royce and her husband, Rick, all of Olympia, Wash.; and 12 grandchildren.
Funeral services will begin at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11 at Walton's Chapel of the Valley in Carson City.
Everyone is requested to bring favorite memories and stories to the service.
Walton's Chapel of the Valley has been entrusted with final arrangements and messages may be sent to the Family Guestbook at: www.waltonsfuneralhomes. com
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.
Virginia Duke Pauls
Funeral services will take place Saturday for Virginia Duke Pauls, who died Nov. 9, 2006, at North Bay Medical Center in Fairfield, Calif.
Virginia was born Feb. 12, 1924, in Tempe, Ariz., to John and Josephine Duke and graduated in 1942 from Bakersfield High School in Bakersfield, Calif. She went directly into the movie costume industry in Hollywood, Calif., where she worked for the next three years. Virginia married Vernon Pauls in 1946, and became a homemaker for the next 60 years. During the period of time from her marriage until her death, she lived in Los Angeles, Calif., Marrietta, Ga., San Diego, Calif., Los Altos, Calif., Kailua-Kona, Hawaii and South Lake Tahoe. Virginia and Vernon were part-time residents of South Lake Tahoe from 1963 to 1985, when they moved here permanently.
Virginia loved to read and travel and made several trips to Europe, Mexico, Alaska and California. She particularly loved Rome, Italy, where she visited three times.
She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Vernon Pauls of South Lake Tahoe; daughter and son-in-law, Vicki and John Cronin of South Lake Tahoe, daughters, Kathleen Pauls of Fairfield, Calif., and Charlotte Pauls of South Lake Tahoe; and grandchildren, Stephen and Nicholas Pauls of Rancho Cordova, Calif., and Alicia DiMaio and her husband, Jason, of Dallas, Texas.
Virginia was predeceased by her parents and 10 brothers and sisters.
Funeral services will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday at McFarlane Mortuary, 887 Emerald Bay Road, followed by burial services at Happy Homestead Cemetery. An after-service gathering with refreshments will take place at the Pauls' home. For more information contact the family at (530) 544-5791.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations in Virginia's memory be made to the Susan G. Komen Grant Foundation, P.O. Box 19538, Reno, NV 89511.
Phyllis Martha Rider
Memorial services will take place Jan. 28 for Phyllis Martha Rider, who passed away peacefully Jan. 12, 2006.
A second generation Finn, Phyllis was born May 12, 1927, in Astoria, Ore., to Eino and Aino Ryding. She grew up in Clatskinle and Astoria, Ore. After she married in 1953 she moved to San Diego, where her husband was stationed in the U.S. Navy. The past 12 years she had been a resident of Menlo Park, Calif. She was an avid reader, the valedictorian of her high school class, an excellent seamstress and she loved to dance. Phyllis was a wonderful homemaker, mother and grandmother. She will remembered for her love of life and her generosity to all. She was always there for those in need. She will be missed each and every day and will be in the hearts of her family and friends forever.
She is survived by her husband, Fredrick Rider of South Lake Tahoe; son, Jonathon Rider; daughter and son-in-law, Valerie and Gary George; grandson, Jonathon Paul Pierce; brothers and sisters, Norma DeMent, Irene Heam, Robert Ryding, Allen Ryding, Teresa Adams and Barbara Cordell; and many in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Memorial services will begin at 1 p.m. Jan. 28 at McFarlane Mortuary, 887 Emerald Bay Road.
In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society, (800) 227-2345. Condolences may be sent to 10 Coleman Place, No. 2, Menlo Park, CA 94023.
Arrangements are by McFarlane Mortuary. (530) 541-3095.
Nita Nicotera
Memorial services will take place Jan. 25 for Nita (Turner) Nicotera, who died Jan. 13, 2006, at Kit Carson Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Jackson, Calif. She was 81.
Nita was born Oct. 26, 1924, in San Francisco. She had been a resident of South Lake Tahoe for 35 years. She lived in Merced, Calif., since 2001 and Jackson the past year. She was a bookkeeper for 40 years.
She is survived by her stepdaughter, Phyllis Pitchford of Atwater, Calif.; niece, Cecile Kaiser of Arnold, Calif.; four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Memorial services will take place at The Hampshire, 3460 R Street, Merced, Calif. Private inurnment will follow.
Arrangements are by Angels Memorial Chapel, P.O. Box 944, Angeles Camp, CA 95222 (209) 736-4552.
Louis E. Starrh
Services will take place Saturday in Gardnerville, Nev., for Louis E. Starrh, who died Jan. 20, 2006. He was 84.
Louis was born Oct. 9, 1921, in Rigby, Idaho, to George and Mary Starrh and served in the U.S. Army in World War II. He was a resident and farmed in Hanford, Calif., for many years before his semi-retirement to South Lake Tahoe, where he was a business owner.
He retired to Gardnerville in 1977.
Louis was a lifetime member and past master of Masonic Douglas Lodge No. 12 F&AM; a member of Hanford Lodge 74; Knight York Cross of Honor Nevada Priory No. 50; life member and past high priest of Lewis Chapter No. 1 Carson City; life member, Order of High Priesthood and past Illustrious master of KYGCH Capitol Council No. 7 Carson City; Order of the Silver Trowel; General Grand Council R&SM Cryptic Mason of the Year; past commander and life member E.C. Peterson Comandry No. 8 Carson City; past preceptor Holy Royal Arch Knight Templer Priesthood Kerak Shrine Temple; charter member Carson Valley Shrine Club, Yorkrite College; honorary life member Carson Valley No. 33 F&AM Gardnerville.
His love of family, farming, the Masonic Lodge and fellow brothers made for a very active and full life.
He is survived by his wife, Theresa Starrh of Gardnerville; daughters, Loa Booth of Gardnerville and Judy White of Philadelphia; son and daughter-in-law, Arthur and Arlene Starrh of Aptos, Calif.; daughters and sons-in-law, Kathy and Gary Wilson of Gardnerville, Susan and William O'Neil of Carson City, Julie and Bob Blumenthal of Gardnerville and Jane and Joe Plemons of Maryland; grandchildren, Brian Wilson, Paul Wilson, John Wilson, Spencer Starrh, Justin Starrh, Nichol Handshuh, Autumn Brugess, Carrie Geldhof, Ryan Geldhof, Jenny Shorder, Bill Blumenthal, Peter Plemons, Chris Plemons Jeremy Plemons, Terry Duffy, Laura Kelly, Pat Alan; 15 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren; and brother, Fred Starrh of Shafter, Calif. He was predeceased by first wife, Esther Starrh; second wife, Lucille Starrh; granddaughter, Kelly Wilson; brothers, Irwin Starrh and Gerald Starrh; and sisters, Loa Grainger and Ella May Starrh.
Services will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Carson Valley United Methodist Church, Gardnerville.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Douglas Lodge No. 12 Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 262, Genoa, NV 89411.
Arrangements are by FitzHenry's Funeral Home in Gardnerville.
