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Friday, December 13, 2013 – Daily News Obituaries SYLVIA WRIGHT CROKER May 28, 1926 ~ December 4, 2013 Sylvia Wright Croker, 87, of Petaluma, CA died Wednesday, December 4th, 2013 at her residence in Petaluma. Mrs. Croker was born May 28th, 1926 in Mullins, SC to Fieldon and Della Harris. She lived with her family in St Louis, Las Vegas and Long Beach where she graduated from Long Beach High School. She later moved to Napa, Concord, Red Bluff and Sonoma County. She was an active member of the Emblem Club of Red Bluff, a founding member of the RV Club of Red Bluff and a long time member of Cone United Methodist Church in Dairyville, CA. Mrs. Croker is survived by her daughter Carol Carlson of Petaluma and sons Lawrence Lane of Martinez and John ELAINE (KERSTIENS) GOLONKA Born December 16, 1928 in Kellogg, Idaho, Elaine en- Wright of San Ramon, six grandchildren and 7 greattered Heaven's gates on October 22, 2013. She was the grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, Dethird of six children. The family, parents Karel and Nina Kerstiens (deceased), brother, Bob, sister, Dorothy (Hart, cember 14th, at St John's United Methodist Church, 5150 deceased), Elaine and baby brother, Bill, relocated to the Snyder Ln, Rohnert Park, CA 94928. Memorial donations may be sent to Hospice of Red Bluff area in the 1930's. Sister, Sherol Ann (Whitton) and brother John were born while the family resided in Petaluma, Community Network, PO Box 2331, Santa RoTehama County. Growing up post depression era, her sa, CA 95405. strength of character became clear early in life. She was HAZEL BEATRICE BREWER raised through a childhood that was built on love, hard 2-22-1930 ~ 12-6-201 work, God's word, and a spirit of resilience during hard Hazel was born to Joseph and Fannie Reeder in times. As a child, she was shy but spirited. That childlike inno- Burdette, CO, she passed away in Los Molinos, CA Decence and wonder was a quality that was never lost. cember 6, 2013, at the age of 83, but she'll be fondly reElaine attended Cone Grove School, Mercy Academy and membered as eternally "16". Hazel attended Tehama then Saint Joseph's Nursing School in San Francisco. Grammer and Los Molinos High Schools. She married Upon graduation from nursing school in 1949, her heart Dwight C. Brewer in 1946. Dwight passed in June of of compassion and caring lead her to serve those that 1981. Hazel loved the San Franciso Giants, from the moment stood for our country. Elaine entered the Army Nurse Corps in 1950, first assigned to Fort Sam Houston, Texas they came west from New York in the 50's. She often and then Letterman Army Hospital at the Presidio in San carried a transistor radio with her to tune in the games Hazel enjoyed slot machines Francisco. With gentleness, empathy and respect she when she was working. and lottery scratchers. She liked gardening and watching cared for many young wounded warriors. Elaine was united in marriage with Joseph Golonka, on baseball and golf on TV. She enjoyed family get-togethers July 1, 1952 at Sacred Heart Church, while home on a 10 and watching her kids and grandkids compete in sports day leave from the Army. Upon discharge from the army or show animals at the fair. Hazel worked as a youngster with family and friends in 1953, she returned to Tehama County and worked at picking fruit and spent many years as a dedicated homeCorning Hospital and Tehama County Hospital. The couple made their home in Tehama County until maker, rancher's wife and mother. She later worked as a 1957 when Joseph's position with the California Division clerk at Pritchett's Market in Los Molinos for many years of Highways required relocations throughout the state…- and then as a secretary for Albers Milling Company in living in Beckworth, Redding, Desert Center, Boulevard, Red Bluff. Hazel is survived by her sons Steve Brewer (fiance' Alameda, Fresno and Susanville before returning to the Vina/Red Bluff area in 1978. Elaine, once again, came Kathe Ferguson), Los Molinos, and John Brewer (wife, back to her roots and was employed by Tehama County Cindee), Cottonwood; Grandchildren Christian Sakellariou Health Center as a nursing supervisor until her retirement of Coeur d'Alene, ID, Ginger Lombardi of Brentwood, CA, Joseph Zimmerman of Pittsburg, CA, Jake Brewer of Red in 1995. Elaine will be deeply missed by Joseph, her husband of Bluff, Marcie Graham of Red Bluff, Charlie, Rick and 61 years, son David, (Teresa), daughters Ann Calista Kendrick Brewer all of Los Molinos, and eight great(Mike), Mari Jo Ellis (Craig), Jim Allwardt, (late daughter grandchildren; Siblings, Viola Brewer, Los Molinos, Elmer Jennine), 13 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Reeder, Los Molinos, Oscar Reeder, Citrus Heights, Betty She also leaves her brothers, sister, sister/brother-in-laws Hawkins, Los Molinos, and Ruby Clark of Sacramento, and many nieces and nephews. and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by brothers James and Rufus Brewer, Her love and generosity for her family had no bounds. She possessed endless energy and always showed a spe- and sister Ida Boyd. A "Celebration of Life" and potluck luncheon will be cial "spirit and spunk". She survived and beat lung and breast cancer. She had an attitude of kindness and com- held at the Los Molinos Veteran's Memorial Hall, Thurspassion for those less fortunate. Her warm and caring day December 19, 2013, at 12:00 Noon. All family and concern and countless thoughts and deeds done for oth- friends are invited to attend. Guests are asked to bring ers throughout the years will surely continue to endear salads and desserts. Red Bluff Simple Cremations and Burials is providing her to the hearts and minds of all who knew her. Elaine was a very faithful woman who prayed the rosary the arrangements. daily. She knew what is was like to walk through difficulties with faith and what it meant to have an authentic relationship with God. It was belief, love and family that helped her endure the last few months with her failing Death notices must be provided by mortuaries to the news department, heart. are published at no charge, and feature only specific basic information A Rosary service will be held at 7 PM on Sunday, De- about the deceased. Paid obituaries are placed through the Classified cember 15, 2013 at Sacred Heart Church. Funeral Mass advertising department. Paid obituaries may be placed by mortuaries or by of the deceased and include online is scheduled for 10 AM, Monday December 16, 2013 at families website. Paid obituaries may be ofpublication linked to the newspaper's any length, may run multiple Sacred Heart Church. Graveside services will follow at St. days and offer wide latitude of content, including photos. Mary's Cemetery. Memorial donations can be made to Sacred Heart School. Death Notices Frances Huber Frances Huber died Thursday, Dec. 12 at her Red Bluff home. She was 66. Arrangements are under the direction of Blair's Direct Cremation & Burial. Published Friday, Dec. 13, 2013 in the Daily News, Red Bluff, Calif. Randolph Irwin GARY DeWAYNE BECKER 09-04-1963 ~ 12-03-2013 Sweet Prince of Life Our hearts are heavy with sorrow that you have left us so soon with so much life left to live - so much love yet to share.... Our journey with you so short in time, yet filled with your essence of love, laughter and warmth. Your beautiful eyes filled with your gentle soul and sweet, welcoming smile was always followed by a gentle hug filled with love. Your love and devotion to your family and the loving memories of your boyhood shared with your sisters will always be cherished. A smile and tug of the heart will be felt every time we see a boy on a horse riding like the wind. A little boy in boots with tools, following his father, Gary Lee and grandfather with determination and pride. That same little boy hugging his mother, LaVerne, just to say "I love you" with just the tiniest hint of a lisp at times. Sharing the discoveries and wonders of the day with his sisters Debbie, Deanna and Darla while exploring down at the creek. The secrets and adventures they shared while sparing their parents the details bring smiles to many faces. The struggle and bravery you showed your entire life facing kidney disease and multiple transplants. Your selflessness and concern for others unmatched in this lifetime even though you were going through so much. Always with a positive outlook and kindness shown to all. The young father holding his tiny newborn daughter, Erin, in the palms of his hands... dreaming of the beautiful young woman she would become under his guidance and the love of the family. The pride and love he felt when he walked her down the aisle and silently thanked God for all his blessings and for the young woman holding onto his arm. No wonder his first sailboat was named the Erin Rae. He was an inspiration for his stepchildren, Jennifer and Aaron, and served as a gentle reminder to them of the unconditional love one can share. This last chapter in the life of our "sweet prince" as his wife refers to him, was one of great joy and true love. He met and married Annalisa, his true soulmate. They completed each other and lived an all too short lifetime filled with love, music, horses, travel, Disney and their own Magic Kingdom in Cottonwood. Their love and undefined devotion to one another filled each day with the wonder of love, laughter, discovery and tender memories beyond imagination. He was able to inspire two additional stepchildren, Ariana and Matthew, showing them the importance of living each day to the fullest and that finding true love was possible at any stage in life. Please join our family for a "Celebration of Life" from 1pm to 4pm on Saturday, December 14, 2013 at Redding Christian Fellowship Hall, 2157 Victor, Redding, CA given by his loving wife - Annalisa, mother -Laverne, sisters Debbie, Deanna and Darla and daughter - Erin. All attendees are encouraged to wear their favorite hat, share a memory of Gary DeWayne and send him a good thought for his new life in heaven. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to your favorite charity. Randolph Irwin, of Red Bluff, died Thursday, Dec. 12 at Mercy Medical Center in Redding. He was 59. Arrangements are under the direction of Blair's Direct Cremation & Burial. Published Friday, Dec. 13, 2013 in the Daily News, Red Bluff, Calif Albert Jean La Chance Albert Jean La Chance died Friday, Dec. 6, at his Red Bluff home. He was 59. Arrangements are under the direction of Red Bluff Simple Cremations & Burial Service. Published Friday, Dec. 13, 2013 in the Daily News, Red Bluff, Calif. Preston L. Simon Preston L. Simon, of Red Bluff, died Thursday, Dec. 12, at Mercy Medical Center. He was 72. Arrangements are under the direction of Hoyt-Cole Chapel of the Flowers. Published Friday, Dec. 13, 2013 in the Daily News, Red Bluff, Calif. Sriracha maker: California halting sauce shipments LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Southern Californiabased maker of Sriracha says it can't ship any more of its popular hot sauces to food distributors until next month because the state Department of Public Health is now enforcing stricter guidelines. The Los Angeles Times reported Wednesday (http://lat.ms/19iqSB6 ) that Huy Fong Foods says the regulations require the sauces be held for 35 days before they are shipped. The action is the company's second setback in recent weeks. It's being sued by the Los Angeles suburb of Irwindale for filling its air with eye-burning odors from its pepper-grinding sauce operation. Red Bluff Simple Cremations & Burial Service Now it straight Setting Offering Eco-Friendly urns at economy friendly prices. –––––––– It is the policy of the Daily News to correct as quickly as possible all errors in fact that have been published in Street, Red Bluff, FD Lic. 1931 722 Oak the newspaper. has been made in a news If you feel a factual error story, call the news department at 527-2153. 527-1732 TECH Continued from page 1A for interagency programs. The Red Bluff Police Department, which will be in charge of the money, estimates it will have about $197,000 available over the next three years to pay for the program. The Red Bluff City Council previously approved the project and expenditure plan. Computers in police cars are not unusual, and they were previously used in the '90s and early 2000s by the Red Bluff and Corning police departments before they were scrapped because of reliability problems. Nanfito assured Corning's council members that this project, which calls for upgrades to the departments' networks, would use Verizon air cards to transmit data and would be compatible with both police departments' records systems, wouldn't face the same struggles. "So we're going to be transferring data basically the same way that I access COURT Continued from page 1A Palo Cedro. Red Bluff police personnel on June 27 responded to a call from a resident saying a man was bleeding on his front porch on the 200 block of Pinon Way in Red Bluff. That man, 28-year-old Forseth, was found to have multiple wounds consistent with those inflicted by a knife. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Hougland, after seeking medical assistance for cuts or stab wounds, was later arrested on suspicion of murder. Hougland, a veteran himself, has pleaded not guilty. Testifying before the court Thursday, Red Bluff police officer Aaron Murray said he responded to the scene about 2:30 a.m. and found Hougland and Forseth at the front of the residence on Pinon Way. He said Hougland appeared to be applying pressure to Forseth's neck to stop bleeding. Asked if he had a conversation with Hougland, Murray said Hougland told him that he stabbed his friend in self defense. Red Bluff police detective Brett McAllister testified that Forseth had stab wounds to the throat and chest, and that a knife lay about 2 or 3 feet from his body. McAllister said the resident on Pinon Way said he heard a disturbance, and saw Hougland and Forseth coming toward him, with Hougland saying, "Call somebody, my friend needs help." 9A the Internet off (my) phone, or you may access the Internet off an iPad or something like that," Nanfito told the council. He added that when the system worked, he could run drivers license and warrant checks in the field without radioing dispatchers. The first phase of the project allocates funds to purchase three computers for each department. In phase two, which would use funds allocated for 2014-15 fiscal year, three additional computers would be purchased for Red Bluff police, and two more for Corning police. The goal is to equip 80 percent of both departments' fleets with the mobile computers. While Nanfito's presentation calls for the project to begin this fiscal year, the implementation time is still unclear. "This initial stage of this project will probably have to carry into the next fiscal year as well because I don't know how quickly we can make this happen," he said. McAllister said he found a trail of blood across the street. Hougland's residence on Pinon Way is across the street from where Forseth was found. The detective said he found a "tremendous" amount of blood at Hougland's residence and throughout the area. He said blood was on the walls, bathroom mirror and outside areas. Another Red Bluff police detective, Scott Curtis, testified that Forseth's cause of death was from loss of blood. Curtis said another witness west of Hougland's residence heard screams the morning of June 27, one angry or mad scream and one "scared" scream. Curtis also said that in a doctor's opinion, Forseth's injuries would have caused him to bleed out in seconds, and that he wouldn't have been able to run across the street. The detective added that it was the doctor's opinion Forseth wouldn't have been able to call out for help because of the wounds to his neck. Hougland's defense objected to the use of the doctor's opinion as evidence, but it was overruled. The defense also said there was not sufficient evidence that this was a case of premeditated murder. Judge Matt McGlynn said the court found probable cause that the defendant committed the alleged charges, allowing the case to continue. Hougland's next court date was set for Dec. 30. He remains in custody. California health enrollment still skews older SACRAMENTO (AP) — New figures show older Californians are continuing to enroll in the state's health exchange at a higher rate than younger residents. Covered California said Thursday that more than 109,000 people signed up for a health plan through Nov. 30. Nearly 60 percent were ages 45 to 64, although that age group makes up just a quarter of California's population. About 21 percent were 18 to 34, compared with their overall population of 25 percent. The demographic numbers are skewed, though, because many children and people over 65 qualify for separate subsidized health coverage. Kids under 18 are a quarter of the state's population. Overall enrollment is slightly higher than a preliminary federal figure released Wednesday, but still about half the number projected before the exchange launched in October.