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Obituaries for September 26, 2007
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Loretta M. Myers
Loretta May Myers, 74, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2007 at Madrone Hospice House in Yreka following a short illness.
Loretta was born Dec. 2, 1932 in Sacramento County to William and Virginia Schulze. She was raised in Elk Grove and graduated from Elk Grove High School. In 1950, she married Richard Myers in Reno, Nev. The couple lived in Sacramento County until moving to Siskiyou County in October, 2006.
Loretta loved to golf, RV and to go fishing and was an excellent cook. She was a member of the VFW Lansdale Post 67, Sacramento, the American Portuguese Club, Sacramento and the AT&T Pioneers (retired AT&T).Loretta is survived by her husband of 57 years, Richard of Yreka; her daughter and son-in-law, Marla Jean and Wes Anderson of Mt. Shasta and her grandson, Bryan Anderson of Santa Cruz and her sister, Marlene Kline of Lake Tahoe.
She was preceded in death by a son, Richard Gerry Myers.
A celebration of Loretta’s life will take place at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Madrone Hospice, 255 Collier Circle, Yreka, CA 96097; Siskiyou Home Health Services, 1833 S. Oregon St., Suite A, Yreka, CA 96097; the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123 or to Parkinson’s Research, TGen Foundation, 400 North 5th St., Suite 1650, Phoenix, AZ 85004. Girdner Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Jimmie W. Stewart
Jimmie Wayne Stewart, 73, of Galt died Sept 23, at home in Galt of natural causes. He was born July 29, 1934 in Clinton, Mo, but grew up and attended schools in Liberty, Mo. He then entered the U.S. Air Force and served from 1954 to 1974 retiring as Master Sergeant. He then became an electronics repairman for civil service for 10 years. He moved on to T.C.I. as an electronics repairman retiring again in 1992.
He was an avid fisherman and a member of American Legion Post #182 and Am-Vets (National).
He is survived by five sons, Jimmie W. Stewart. Jr., of Washington, Mark Stewart (Caroline) of Galt, Christopher Stewart (Sandy) of Folsom, Adam Stewart of Rancho Cordova and Shawn Stewart of Folsom; eight Grandchildren; one Great grandson; two brothers, Clyde Stewart of Oklahoma and Lonnie Stewart of Missouri; and sister, Deloris Watson of Missouri. He was preceded in death by son, Scott Stewart, two brothers and one granddaughter.
He will be buried with full military honors Friday Oct. 5 at 1:30 pm at Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, 5180 Midway, Dixon.
Theresa Ferrer Lerma
Theresa Ferrer Lerma, 85, of Galt died Saturday Sept. 22, 2007 at her daughter’s home in Lodi. Mrs. Lerma was born at Tucson, Ari. July 25, 1922 and has lived in Galt for 55 years.
She worked as a cook and a homemaker who enjoyed crocheting, stitching, gardening and cooking for her family.
Preceded in death by her husband, Nash P. Lerma in 1995 and by a grandson, Dale Nordbye. Survived by: nine children: Frank Dawal of Thornton, Jesse Samson of Tucson, Ariz, Edward Samson of Stockton, Theresa Ferrer Marzolf of Lodi, Sylvester Ferrer of Paso Robles, Cynthia Nordbye of San Bruno, Pete Ferrer of Shasta Lake City, Doreen Coberly of Lodi, Robert Lerma of Lodi; 17 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren.
There will be no services or visitation and arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Gierhart-Wells & Donahue Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of San Joaquin, 3888 Pacific Avenue, Stockton, CA 95240.
Paul W. Hardesty
Paul William Hardesty passed away, on Sept. 20, 2007 at his home in Elk Grove, at the age of 88. He was born in Sheridan, Wyo., on Dec. 30, 1918. He served in WWII as a Staff Sergeant for the 743 Anti Aircraft Artillery Gun Battalion for the U.S. Army. He owned a dairy and then a repair business.
On May 3, 1951 he married Betty Jean Hughes. They had nine children, Patty, Greg, Gary, Chuck, Joe, Jim Steve, Walter and Nancy. He had 25 grandchildren and one great grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his son Gregory Paul Hardesty, grandson John Paul Hardesty, parents Joseph Oscar Hardesty and Dora Frances Hardesty, and seven brothers and sisters.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to any kidney or cancer foundation. Also any may Mass intentions are appreciated.
Friends are welcome for a Rosary on Thursday, Sept. 27, at 7 p.m. and a Funeral Mass on Friday, Sept. 28 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 9961 Elk Grove; Florin Rd., Elk Grove. 916-685-3681.
Arrangements at East Lawn Elk Grove Mortuary.
Prudencio M. Ombrete
Prudencio Magalong Ombrete of Galt died on Sept. 13, 2007 in an accident. He was born on June 21, 1924 in Alcala Pangasinan, Philippines. He was raised on a coconut farm. He worked the farm and fished to provide for the family.
At his sister’s wedding, he met her husband’s niece, a beautiful young woman named Edovegis “Bing” Bautista. Prudencio and Bing were married on April 28, 1943. They have been married over 64 years.
When Japan invaded the Philippines in 1941, World War II came along and disrupted their lives. Prudencio served his country and joined the U.S. Army, serving in Okinawa, Japan. He received an honorable discharge on May 25, 1949.
After the war, Prudencio returned to his wife and family in the Philippines where he worked as a rice farmer. Life was very difficult for their family. Their farm raised just enough food to feed their family. For the next 40 years, Prudencio worked hard and watched his family grow.
In 1994, at the age of 70, Prudencio decided to move to the U.S., a very long and difficult task at best, considering all the red tape involved. He had to leave his wife of 51 years, and his family, in the Philippines while he got established. His desire was to better provide for his family. After saving for over a year, he was able to bring Bing to the United States to join him.
When he came to the U.S., Prudencio lived in San Jose. He and Bing eventually moved to Lodi and then to Galt.
Together they have continued to work in the hopes of being able to bring other family members to the states to join them. However, the events of 9/11 have made this much more difficult.
Surviving him is his wife Bing of Galt, their eight children all of which reside in the Philippines. They have 47 grandchildren and over 20 great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held at the Galt Cemetery at 10 on Sept. 27, followed by a memorial service held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints at 11 a.m.
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