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Evans:ElvaLouiseEvans, 81, of Red Bluff died Thursday, July 3at her home. Arrangements are under the direction of Red Bluff Simple Cremations & Burial Service. Published Wednesday, July 9, 2014in the Daily News, Red Bluff, Calif. Deathnoticesmustbepro- vided by mortuaries to the news department, are published at no charge, and feature only specific basic information about the deceased. Paid obitu- aries are placed through the Classified advertising department. Paid obituar- ies may be placed by mor- tuaries or by families of the deceased and include online publication linked to the newspaper's website. Paid obituaries may be of any length, may run mul- tiple days and offer wide latitude of content, includ- ing photos. Deathnotices Elizabeth Community Hospital Auxiliary, Red Bluff Rotary Clubs, Te- hama Shooters Associa- tion and countless indi- vidual donors. This ultrasound proj- ect also contributed to the upgrade of a second ultrasound unit inside St. Elizabeth Commu- nity Hospital, according to a press release issued Tuesday by Mercy Foun- dation North. "This new unit is por- table and can easily move into patient rooms or through the Emergency Department," said Cindy Fleharty, an ultrasound tech at the hospital. "The imaging quality is superb and will handle all types of ultrasound needs." Steve Buhler, director of Service Area Imaging Services, expressed the gratitude of the entire de- partment. "On behalf of the I m a g i n g S e r v i c e s Department, we extend our thanks to the donors who made this possible," he said. "Our team is thrilled to be able to utilize the latest technology in service to our community. Thank you so much for helping to put great equipment in caring hands." Mercy Foundation North is a non-profit organization sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy and is dedicated to s u p p o r t i n g t h e i r activities throughout Northern California. The foundation raises money for St. Elizabeth Community Hospital, as well as other sponsored works of the Sisters in the north state. Equipment FROM PAGE 1 Online: For more in- formation on how you can support of the works of the Sisters of Mercy send an email to MERCY- FOUNDATIONNORTHCONTACTUS@ DIGNITYHEALTH.ORG. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Immigrants who entered the U.S. illegally stand in line for tickets at the bus station a er they were released from a U.S. Customs and Border Protection processing facility in McAllen, Texas. The Associated Press ADELANTO Southern Ca lifor nia's la rges t immigrant detention center is adding 650 more beds as part of an expansion that will help ease overflow in the Los Angeles area, federal officials said. T he L os A ngeles area is seeing higher demand for beds at immigrant detention centers, Immigration and Customs Enforcement spokeswoman Virginia Kice told The Los Angeles Times. The expansion underway at the immigration detention center in Adelanto, about 60 miles northeast of Los Angeles, will add a woman's housing unit to the facility that previously housed only men. The expansion will bring the facility's total capacity to about 2,000 detainees. The facility holds those in Immigrations and Customs Enforcement custody while they await return to their home country or the resolution of their immigration cases. Immigrant advocacy groups oppose the facility's expansion, citing detainees' reports of low quality food and poor health care. The high desert location is inaccessible for visits by attorneys and families, advocacy groups say. As the country copes with the recent arrival of thousands of Central A mer ic a n child ren, immigration advocates say adding capacity to detention facilities should not be a priority. Detention center adds beds for influx IMMIGRATION The Associated Press SANTA ROSA The parents of a 13-year-old boy slain by a Northern California sher- iff's deputy said they felt they lost their son again af- ter prosecutors declined to file criminal charges against the officer who mis- took the teen's pellet gun for an assault rifle. The parents of Andy Lo- pez decried the decision an- nounced Monday by the So- noma County District At- torney Jill Ravitch, calling it "impossible" to accept. "This disheartening deci- sion leaves the family feel- ing as though Andy had been killed again today," Rodrigo Lopez and Sujay Cruz said in a statement re- leased by their lawyer, Ar- noldo Casillas. After the announce- ment, about 100 protest- ers marched through the streets of Santa Rosa, where Lopez's death aggravated racial tensions in his mostly Latino neighborhood in the city of about 170,000 people north of San Francisco. The protesters focused on the deputy, Erick Gel- haus, and the district at- torney they say gave him a pass. "She's giving permis- sion to the deputies to kill our children and kill us — people in the community — and get a paid vacation and no repercussions," Ni- cole Guerra, whose son was a close friend of Lopez's, told the Santa Rosa Press Democrat. Gelhaus fired multiple rounds in response to what he believed was an immi- nent threat of death. SANTA ROSA Parents decry no charges for deputy who killed boy Thefamilyof Roger"Perk" Perkins is having a celebration of life for Perk's family & many friends. Come lift a glass & share a nibble on July 12 th from 2-6 pm at Indian Oaks Ranch 21930 So.Wallen Rd., Red Bluff Bring yourself and your "Perk" stories to share DONALDRAYLaMERRILL "Don" "Frenchy" died at age 76at his home in Red Bluff, CA on June 19th, 2014, from a battle with lung cancer, in which now he is free. "Frenchy" was born in Chicago, IL, May 7, 1938, to the parents of Edward LaMerrill and Elma Britt-LaMerrill, and survived by younger brother David LaMerrill. "Frenchy" at age 18 joined the US Navy from 1955-57 and later re-enlisted during the Vietman war, in which he served two tours as a PT Boat Commander. Af- ter serving in the war, he went back to Crockett, CA and later moved to Vallejo, CA to work for US Dept of Interior Bureau of Mines. In 1971 his son Raymond was born, and a year later moved to Red Bluff to start a new job at Diamond International, and be closer to family and friends, until he grew interest in truck driving and did un- til retiring in 1980. He spent the last of his years doing what he loved best, fishing, collecting and selling items at flea markets with his best friend Glenn Chamberlin. He was also interested with anything to do with John Wayne and the military. Frenchy was well known and loved by, many including his adopted family of 9 years, Tom, Amanda and Storm Sannar and many others who were there for him at his last moments also included Amber & Nathan LeGrand, Destiny, Mohammad Jr Holmes, Heather Lindauder, Thereca Barber, Joyce Ann McCauley, Glenn Chamberlin and Raymond LaMerrill. I know if Don was here he would be proud of all of us being here for him. And thank you Peggy from Cremation Simplicity and Jack from Hoyt -Cole Chapel of Flowers for making our dreams come true and Don to be set free. Alvin M. Garcia 1939-2014 Alvin Manuel Garcia March 1, 1939 ~ July 1, 2014 at 6:55 am the angels called Alvin home at the age of 75. He was surrounded by his wife Betty of 55 years, his children and grandchildren. Alvin was born on March 1, 1939 in Vollmer, Colorado. After graduating from Fortuna Union High School 1958 he wanted to better himself by furthering his education and went on to graduate from college with an AA Degree, however; his biggest calling would be the Army. He en- listed and was a part of the 82nd Airborne. Alvin went to combat medical school at Fort Sam Houston in Texas where he learned how to treat burns, give plasma, evacu- ation and more. He then went on to Fort Bragg, North Carolina where he attended 82nd Airborne Jump School. Here, his training consisted of physical training, under- standing the equipment and procedures and practice jumps. While attending the 82nd Airborne Jump School he also worked at Womack Army Hospital for which he worked for 2 years. He was a proud Vietnam War Veteran and wore his uniform with pride. Alvin would serve in the Army for forty years before retiring, at which point he would begin devoting his time entirely to family and friends. Garcia is survived by his wife Betty Garcia of Red Bluff, CA; three children Angie Hightower, Diana Mueller and Alvin Garcia Jr.; 10 grandchildren, 2 of which would go on to follow in his footsteps and joined the Army as well; 11 Great-grandchildren and 6 Sisters. A public viewing will be held from 5pm to 8pm on July 11, 2014 at Hoyt-Cole Chapel of the Flowers. A funeral service will be held at Bethel Assembly of God on July 12, 2014 at 10am, following a viewing from 8 to 9am. A Honorary burial will take place at Oak Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Skylar Gar- cia Scholarship c/o Cornerstone Community Bank, 237 S. Main St., Red Bluff, CA 96080. "They that love beyond the world cannot be separated by it. Death cannot kill what never dies." William Penn Liz Graffell sings final note. Ruth Elizabeth Nolen was born on March 13, 1929 to Manual Miles Nolen and Cora Ella Nolen in Wayside, Kansas. Less than 2 weeks old, Ruth Elizabeth's mother died. An older sister, Ada Ross, took "Baby" Ruth and raised her in Coffeyville, KS as her daughter. Ruth Eliza- beth's musical background began with a "perceptive mother" who encouraged her to continue piano lessons. By the age of eight, she was playing piano for the church school. The family moved to Gary, IN when Liz started high school. Soon after finishing high school Liz joined the Wings Over Jordan Choir, a gospel group that traveled all over the United States and Canada. They sung on CBS Ra- dio on Sunday mornings and entertained WWII troops. Liz met her first husband Fred Parks Sr. in Wings and they were blessed with a son and daughter, Fred Jr. and Mar- cia. Liz spent 25 years with the Board of Education before moving up to Tehama to retire. First as a secretary at Jef- ferson Adult School in Los Angeles. Then as office man- ger, opened a new school West Valley Occupational Training Center in Woodland Hills, CA. Finally, as a teacher at Belmont Adult School in Los Angels. She also earned an AA degree with honors from West Los Angeles College in 1979. She moved with her husband Marty Graffell who she married in 1959 and became active in the community and music performances. Marty was Mayor and Water Com- missioner of the city of Tehama, President of the Central Valley Kiwanis, and president of Tehama County Muse- um. Liz served as Treasurer of the Tehama County muse- um, and on the board of directors for the Tehama Arts Council. She released three music CD's of her singing and sung all over the north State. Performances included the annual Tehama Museum Jubilee, a one woman play salut- ing Marion Anderson at Vina Community Church, and singing the national anthem at a San Francisco Giants game representing the Central Tehama Kiwanis. Liz spent the last three years of her life at Willow Springs Alzheimers Special Care in Redding. Even though her condition got progressively worse, Willow Springs workers encouraged her and tried to keep her stimulated. She woke up singing Saturday morning 6/21/14. When care givers went in her room about an hour later to get her ready for breakfast there was no response. Elizabeth Graffell is survived by her son Fred Parks of Tehama, her grandson Jared Jones-Parks of Las Vegas, NV, sister Mary Harris of Jacksonville, FL, brother Rev Na- than Nolen and his wife Myrtle of INglewood, CA. Her brother Vance Nolen passed away jut this year leaving his wife Pat Nolen of West Los Angeles, CA. Liz is preceded in death by her husband Marty Graffell, daughter Marcie Scheingarten and mother Ada Ross. Elizabeth Graffell leaves a whole host of Nolen and Graffell nieces and nephews including niece Charlene Nolen who was select- ed by Liz to help with her affairs. There will be no services. Obituaries To place an obituary in the Red Bluff Daily News please call (530) 527-2151 ext. 101 R ed Bluff Simple Cremations & Burial Service NowOffering Eco-Friendly urns at economy friendly prices. 722 Oak Street, Red Bluff, FD Lic. 1931 527-1732 The Passing Parade is brought to you by by Minch Property Management, 760 Main Street specializing in commercial leasing and sales. 530 527 5514 THE PASSING PARADE (From Dave Minch's I Say column July 1959) CosmopolitanMagazineshockedmebytheirassertion that one out of every forty men who are heads of their families, will walk away from their homes this year and never return. Although we all know there are a few who leave rather than get a divorce, it doesn't seem there could be as many as the magazine asserts. But checking up I find that desertion is much more common right here in our own county than you might think. It is estimated by those who know, that there may easily be over 100 family desertions by men in Tehama County this year. And that desertion rather than death is the cause for the enormous amount of money given in state aid to children in California. … Have you seen one of the new motorized bicycles that are zooming about town lately? They cost $189.00, they can go 35 miles an hour and get better than 100 miles per gallon of gasoline. … The enforcement of mandatory loss of license for conviction of drunk driving could save many lives, but let's hope that the law will be enforced against all guilty drivers regardless of their profession, political pull or wealth. Then we can respect the law. … Relatives visiting us from the East Coast tell us that they cannot believe our high gas prices in California. Ethyl gasoline was 28 cents in eastern markets and only an extreme 35 cents in parts of New York. … Last week I visited the new Farmer's Market in Anderson. It is the last word in grocery stores and each new market tries to outdo all the others in merchandising. Many of the items sold today were not on the market 25 years ago. Frozen foods and prepared foods now account for a large percentage of their current business. Beverages are big sellers and now super markets sell nylon stockings and sundry drugs and cosmetics. When we were in the grocery and meat market 20 years ago, an up to date store costs between 10 and 15 thousand dollars for equipment and about the same for stock. Today a large super market costs a quarter of a million for stock and equipment not to mention the cost of the building. Bud Fawzia, one of the nation' s top bowlers will show his ability and give pointers at the Lariat Bowl this Thursday evening at 8 pm until midnight. If you have enjoyed seeing him on television, here is your chance to see him in person. I find bowling a very relaxing sport and appreciate having the Lariat Bowl available at all hours every day.* Dave Minch 1900-1964 · Father was too young and therefore too small to participate in sports when he graduated from high school back east in New Jersey. However, he enjoyed bowling in his later years. He once won a very small bowling trophy and commented that it meant more to him than his first Cadillac. RM WEDNESDAY, JULY 9, 2014 REDBLUFFDAILYNEWS.COM |NEWS | 7 A