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Dale Curtis Brewer - June 15, 1937 - July 16, 2017

Departed: 07/16/2017 (Winters)

Obituary Preview: Dale Curtis Brewer, a 66-year resident of Winters, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 16, 2017. Born in Talihina, Oklahoma, on June 15, 1937, he was 80 years old.

Dale moved to Winters with his family in 1951. In 1957, he started working for Winters High School during his four years of high school. In 1960, he was drafted by the U.S. Army. After his service, he returned to work at Winters High School until his retirement in 1998.

He served the Winters Unified School District for 45 years, receiving numerous awards through the years. He was considered more than an employee by the district, and was frequently called upon to intercede with hundreds of students over the years, always treating them with the dignity and respect he felt they needed and deserved. He was looked upon as a respected substitute father, uncle and friend by many.

Dale was a pillar in the community and was honored as the Winters Youth Day Grand Marshal in 1980, and as Honorary Grand Marshal in 1999. He received the Theodore Winters Award in 2001 for his service to the community.

In 1986, Dale married the love of his life, Esther, and together they have lived in Winters for over 30 years.

Dale enjoyed gardening, hunting and shopping. He and Esther have been actively serving at Trinity Baptist Church in Vacaville, where they began a puppet and drama ministry.

Dale is survived by his wife, Esther, and his three children, Michael, Joseph and Douglas; one brother, Don (Jean) Brewer of McAlester, Oklahoma, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Ruby Brewer, and brothers, Bert and Phil.

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Pat J. Jordan-Fletcher - June 10, 1936 - February 10, 2017

Departed: 02/10/2017 (Winters)

Obituary Preview: Pat Jordan was born Patsy Joyce Hahn on June 10, 1936. She was the third child of five to Eddie and Wanda Hahn. They traveled as a family a lot as Eddie sought work and better conditions for his family. They moved from Ozark, Arkansas to Corpus Christi, Texas to San Pablo, California and back to Tulsa Oklahoma. Then finally they moved to California again.

Pat finished high school at El Cerrito high in the Bay area. When the Hahn family traveled to Tulsa, Oklahoma, Pat worked as a Car hop taking orders from drivers for hamburgers, where she met John M Jordan. After a time, the two got married. Eddie Hahn and family made one last jaunt to California to seek work as a sheet-metal worker and joined local union #216. He told Pat and John that there were good

paying jobs in Oakland California. So, the two and their new daughter Sherry made the trek to Oakland California. John and Pat lived in Oakland for 10 years. With the rising crime and war protest, Oakland was too much for their family that was now Sherry, Tina, Randell, Roger, and baby John. They were interested in moving their family to a safer place.

Luckily, Eddie and Wanda Hahn stumbled across Winters thanks to a flat tire. They found the gas station and everything else closed on that Saturday for the youth day parade 1970. They told Pat and John about it as they were looking to move to St. Helena or Oklahoma. Pat and John moved their family to Winters in the summer of 1971. They quickly adjusted to the laid-back town of Winters and Randell Jordan was even elected youth day mayor in 1976.

John M Jordan fell ill with cancer. The family struggled for the next three years. John M Jordan died March 18, 1981. As Pat was adjusting to the loss of her husband, her daughter Tina gave birth to a full-term stillborn child in 1983. While grieving from seemingly endless disaster, Pat's daughter Tina died in 1984 of leukemia, Leaving Patsy Joyce Jordan with two granddaughters Christina and Lucinda to raise with her son John still a young 13 years old. She continued working for businesses around Winters. She worked for the City of Winters in the Police Department for several years until retiring and taking on a volunteer job to help her father Eddie who is in his 80s. She continued serving the community by helping the elderly at the community center. Pat ultimately became the manager there at the elderly nutrition program in winters in 1988. She helped developed all aspects of the elderly nutrition program in Winters. She continued to work there 20 hours a week for the next 10 years. She also worked for the city of winters at the community center providing access to the public and coordinated events at the facility. During this time, she was married to a co-volunteer named Floyd Fletcher in 1996. They worked and vacationed and enjoyed life's golden years together. Retiring again in 1998, she continued to volunteer for the elderly nutrition program for several years more. Her father, Eddie Hahn, died in late 1999. Pat was awarded the title senior citizen of the year in 2007. She ended up in the very parade that had guided her to winters 37 years earlier. Pat's brother Carol Edward Hahn died at the end of April 2007. Pat's mother Wanda Elizabeth Hahn died in September 2008. Pat's second husband Floyd Fletcher died in October 2009. Pat's sister Sally Duvall died on February 3, 2017. Pat passed away quietly surrounded by her family on February 10, 2017.

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John G. Ramos - March 31, 1939 - October 07, 2016

Departed: 10/07/2016 (Winters)

Obituary Preview: John G. Ramos passed into a heavenly reunion on October 7, 2016 at his ranch home of treasured views and gatherings.

Born in Suisun City on March 31, 1939, as the son of the late Lorenzo Ramos and Carmen Gill Ramos, John grew up on the family orchards in the Olive Pleasants Valley district and graduated from Winters High School, where he excelled in baseball and football. He achieved a SP4 ranking and decorations for rifle expert, sharpshooter and good conduct within the US Army Corp of Engineers. After a certified apprenticeship in carpentry, John simultaneously performed as both a master carpenter and local rancher as he farmed orchards including with his brothers, others and independently. He thrived in diving for abalone, on hunting or fishing trips and sports events or watching with others. In the past years, he regularly attended Latin Masses at St. Stephen The First Martyr as well as meetings of the Order of Elks. Loyally and consistently John supported and encouraged others. John is survived by sister, Anita Eral, son Matthew Ramos, granddaughter Nicole Williams plus

aunt Jessie A. Gill, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and many valued friends. In addition to his parents, John was preceded by his brothers: James, Arthur and Lawrence plus nephew L. Dean Ramos. Services at Saint Anthony's Catholic Church, 511 Main Street, Winters, California on

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Faye Collen Haywood - September 15, 1926 - December 26, 2014

Departed: 12/26/2014 (Winters)

Obituary Preview: Faye Colleen Haywood, a longtime resident of Winters, passed away at home December 26, 2014, after a brave battle with cancer. She was 88.

Faye was born in Baxter County, AR to John and Eula Pinkston on September 15, 1926. She had 2 brothers, Voydell (deceased) and Doyle Pinkston.

On April 8, 1950, she married Harold Haywood. They lived in Michigan for about 20 years then moved to Winters in 1971, where they settled and raised 3 of their 7 children. They recently celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary.

Faye could always be found in the bleachers and school performances, cheering and supporting her children and their friends in all their endeavors. She was a loving mother, thoughtful friend and caring neighbor. She was a long-time member of the First Baptist Church of Winters.

In 1979, Faye began managing a local business, Dean’s Frostie, for her brother and his wife, Doyle and Phyllis Pinkston, until they closed the business. Many of us still remember her smiling face at the Frostie.

Faye is survived by her husband Harold Franklin Haywood and her 7 children, Shirley Slagal and husband Jerry, Glen and wife Phyllis, Larry and wife Cat, Eugene and wife Betty, Christopher and wife Sue, Richard and wife Cheryl, John and wife Jean; grandchildren, Kelli Couch, Jill Pullen, Phillip John Slagal, Elizabeth McCarty, Christine Norwood, Shea Weatherford-Galvin, Erin Weiss, Holly Haywood and Rebecca Haywood and 15 great-grandchildren, whom she loved dearly. All who knew and loved her will miss her dearly.

Viewing to be held Friday, January 2, 2015 from 4:00 – 8:00 pm, at Wiscombe Funeral Home, 34 Main Street, Winters CA. Funeral services will be held at St. Anthony’s Parish Hall, corner of Grant and E. Main Street, in Winters on Saturday, January 3, 2015 at 11:00 am. Reception to follow. Internment to be at Winters Cemetery.

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Robert "Bobby" A. Martinez, Sr. - February 28, 1949 - August 23, 2014

Departed: 08/23/2014 (Winters)

Obituary Preview: Bobby Martinez, Sr. passed away Sat. Aug. 23rd, 2014 at home in Winters. He is survived by his wife, Charlotte “Charlie”; children, Rachel (Cesar), Bobby, Jr. (Beth) and Ryan Martinez; grandsons, Marco, Jace & Aidan; mother, Nancy Rivard; sister, Virginia Neese; Niece, Danielle Lizarraga (Emilio); best friend, Mike (Margie) Lowrie and many other friends and family members.

Bobby was born in Woodland and was a lifelong resident of Yolo County. He worked at American Home Foods in Vacaville, retiring after 29 years as a Seamer Mechanic. He was very close with his co-workers, who referred to him as “The Mayor”. In 1998, he went to work for his best friend, Mike, at Lowrie Trucking in Dixon. He loved riding his motorcycle, trips to the mountains and the beach, parties and visiting with friends. Bob was a big-hearted and honorable man. He loved his friends and family and had an uncanny knack for remembering all the birthdays and relations in the family. He will be greatly missed.

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Frank J. Cintas - February 08, 1963 - February 21, 2014

Departed: 02/21/2014 (Winters)

Obituary Preview: Frank “Paco” Cintas, 51, of Winters, passed away February 21, 2014 at home. He had been an area resident for 43 years. Paco was born February 8, 1963 in El Chive, Spain to Isabelita Molina and Javier Cintas. Known as the “class clown”, he graduated from Winters High School in 1981. Paco was a teamster, working as a warehouseman for 29 years, working under Lucky’s and now Savemart, where he made many close friends. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and “Wormburners” Golf Club. He loved playing golf and every summer, went to Mesquite Nevada for a fun-filled week of golf. Paco loved spending time with his children, particularly watching Dominic play soccer and watching Jolie dance. He also enjoyed watching old movies and T.V. shows, especially ‘Sanford and Son’. Paco and his family relished trips to Disneyland, but his favorite vacation was taking his children to Spain. He was known for his sense of humor and his quick wit! Paco absolutely adored his family. Paco is survived by his loving wife of 16 years, Michelle, of Winters; children: Jolie and Dominic of Winters; siblings: Isabel “Peque” Cintas of Almeria Spain; mother-in-law, Judy Viri; brothers-in-law, Mike (Michele Ann) Viri, Danny Viri, Glenn (Andrea) Viri all of Fairfield, sister-in-law Danette Jones of Woodland. He will be dearly missed by his nephew and nieces: Greg Viri, Sean Viri, Kate Viri, Zachary Viri and Giana Jones. Paco is also survived by Tito Juan Molina and Tita Ana Molina of Winters; Tito Roger Hernandez and Tita Martirio of Vacaville as well as numerous cousins and extended family in Spain. A time of visitation will be held Thursday, March 6, 2014 from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. at Wiscombe Funeral Home (34 Main Street in Winters). A Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, March 7, 2014 at 11:00 at St. Anthony Catholic Church (3rd and Main Streets in Winters). Interment will follow at Winters Cemetery (415 Cemetery Drive). The family invites friends to join them at a reception which will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Mormon Church) in Winters immediately following the interment.

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George Louis Kresa - February 23, 1923 - December 22, 2013

Departed: 12/22/2013 (Winters)

Obituary Preview: George Louis Kresa died of a vascular ailment Sunday, December 22, 2013 in Port Townsend, WA while visiting family members for the holidays. He was 90 years old. Born February 23, 1923 in Chicago, Il., George lived a long and full life. He was an Army Air Corps Pilot during WWII, assigned to the 375th Bombardment Squadron and made numerous trips over the 'Hump' between India and China to obtain gasoline, bombs, spare parts, and other items they needed to prepare for and sustain their combat operations. The 375th supported Chinese ground forces; attacked airfields, coal yards, docks, oil refineries and fuel dumps in French Indochina; mined rivers and ports; bombed maintenance shops and docks at Rangoon, Burma; attacked Japanese shipping in the East China Sea, Formosa Straits, South China Sea and Gulf of Tonkin. The squadron moved to India in June 1945, ferrying gasoline and supplies from there back into China. George was honorably discharged shortly before the unit sailed for the United States, where it was inactivated on 6 January 1946. After his service to his country, George earned his Bachelor’s degree at the University of Dubuque in IA. In 1949, he married Margery his bride of 53 yrs. He worked as an Industrial Floor Salesman before retiring and moving to Winters. There, he began his second career as an Organic Walnut Farmer. After Margery died in 2002, George met and married Marilyn. They moved to Sun City in Lincoln Hills, CA. George enjoyed his second retirement and could be found at 6:30 every morning on the treadmill at the community gym. He became a member of the Lincoln Hills Community Church Building Committee and a founding, active member of the church. He enjoyed building furniture and was an avid salmon fisherman, casting into the waters of the San Francisco Bay, Alaska and British Columbia. George is survived by his children; Sue and Frank Pignataro, Bill and Teri Kresa, Charles and Kathy Kresa and Chris Kresa and grandchildren; Tim and Michalee Pignataro, andy and Nancy Pignataro and Nick Kresa. George’s life will be celebrated at a service this Saturday, December 28th at 11:00 at the Lincoln Hills Community Church – 950 E. Joiner Pkwy. Lincoln, CA. Friends may visit following the service from 4 – 6 p.m. at Wiscombe Funeral Home – 34 Main St. Winters, CA and are invited to attend the graveside committal on Monday, Dec. 30th at 10 a.m. at the Winters Cemetery – 425 Cemetery Drive, Winters, CA. (530) 795-4664 Donations may be made to a charity of your choice.

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Sheila Ann Parks - October 02, 1933 - December 22, 2013

Departed: 12/22/2013 (Winters)

Obituary Preview: Sheila Ann Parks of Winters passed away Dec. 22. She was 80. Born Oct. 2, 1933 in England, she attended nursing school and became a psychiatric nurse. She moved to Winters from Belmont in 2005. She was an avid Scrabble player and loved to gamble in Las Vegas with her sister-in-law Harriet. She also enjoyed weekend estate and garage sales. She was married for 22 years before she was widowed. She is survived by: her children David and Dion Parks, both of Winters; her siblings Jennifer, Paul and Linda; and her grandchildren Amanda, Taylor, Jorden, Dustin and Vanessa. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22, at Pioneer Presbyterian Church in Winters. Burial is at Winters Cemetery.

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Elmer Leroy Scott - April 10, 1924 - November 13, 2013

Departed: 11/13/2013 (Winters)

Obituary Preview: Elmer “Toby” Leroy Scott died on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2013, after a brief illness. He was 89 years old. He was born in Winters on April 10, 1924, to George Winfield Scott and Ruby O’Dell McKay Scott. Toby was the youngest and last survivor of seven children. His six siblings were: brothers, George, Jay, Lester; and sisters, Lois, Lena and Ruby. Toby lived most of his life in the Winters and Esparto areas. Elmer was the great-nephew of Chaplain George Winfield Scott, founder of Scottsdale, Ariz. He was also great-nephew of George Washington Scott, pioneer of Buckeye (which preceded the founding of Winters) and who created the first road connecting Esparto to Winters, and whose early Victorian home has become Park Winters. Toby was a veteran of WWII. He served in the South Pacific and Aleutian Islands for training and was assigned to the Naval Academy in 1944 where he was a midshipman. Toby was then transferred to San Diego to serve as craft landing instructor. He also served in the Coast Guard and the Merchant Marines. Toby enjoyed watching Sunday afternoon sports and was a remarkable athlete in his younger years. Indeed his daughters have heard over the years that he was very handsome and popular at Winters High School. He was also a skilled furniture/cabinet maker and created some beautiful pieces for his daughters. Toby was gentle soul with a kind heart and a very strong will. He became a part-time coin collector for fun and loved the outdoors, gardening and enjoyed traveling in his trailer to KOA camping grounds. Toby had a great love for dogs. His latest little dog “Buddy” was a rescue dog and his best friend. Toby said he didn’t know what he would do without his little canine companion. He loved to send photos of different poses of Buddy to his daughters. In 1948, Toby married Veronica Mae Keenan. Together they had four daughters, Paula, Riki, Michaela and Veronica. He later married Lorraine Scott and had a successful 40-year marriage. Toby and Lorraine lived in San Jose for a span, and then moved back to his hometown area of Esparto. Along with his four daughters, Toby is survived by his grandchildren, Anthony Martello, Michael Martello, Katrina Kocher, Jessica Carter, Meika Scott-Brown, Christopher McCrea, Lane Rado, and Nicholas Martinez. Toby’s great-grandchildren are Jenna Martello, Will Kocher, and soon-to-be-born baby girl, McKenzie Lane Rado. Toby had many nephews and nieces, including George Scott, Floyd Scott, Jimmy Scott, Lois Marie Johnson, Sandra Hansen, Neva Bristow, Jay Scott, Bob Scott, Anne Scott, Cheryl Tollini, Glen Scott, Karen Mills, Kaye Fawcett, Barry Wenderoth, Nancy Ender, Debbie Walters, Carry Beckwith and Janice Reeder. In loving memory to Toby, he will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, Nov. 25, at St. Anthony Church, 511 Main St., Winters. A reception will follow. Those who wish to make a donation may do so at Veteran’s Administration or the SPCA.

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Vernon Charles Bruhn - February 17, 1925 - February 23, 2012

Departed: 02/23/2012 (Winters)

Obituary Preview: Vernon Charles Bruhn passed away on Feb. 23, 2012. He was born Feb. 17, 1925 in Winters, where he lived all his life. He began his career in the fire service as a cadet in high school and was a volunteer firefighter at the Winters Fire Department from 1945-63. In 1963, he accepted a paid position with the fire dept and within five years, was promoted to fire chief. He retired in 1987. When he proposed to Vera, he told her that he would never move out of Winters, something she needed to know before she answered his proposal. Vernon loved his community and served it in many capacities. He was selected as the Winters Citizen of the Year in 1974. He belonged to several organizations, having served as an officer in many of them for years. He was a WWII Coast Guard Veteran who served in the Pacific and Bering Sea. He was an active member in many community and fire organizations. He also served on the Sacramento/Yolo Mosquito District Board for 12 years. He enjoyed camping with friends and family, growing plants and working in his garden. He especially loved working with his woodcrafts in his shop and traveled all over California and Nevada attending craft shows with Vera and his good friends Terry and Barbara Karlen. Vernon was preceded in death by his wife of 63 yrs, Vera Yarberry Bruhn; parents, Vernon E. and Mary Stuart Bruhn; son, Robert C. Bruhn; grandchildren David and Emily; brother, Milton S. Bruhn; sister-in-law, Joyce Bruhn; brother and sister-in-law, Leon and Antionette Yarberry; and step-brother, Donald Marlow. He is survived by his children, Elizabeth Bruhn Ehnat (Thomas), Vernon E. Bruhn II (Katherine), Jeffrey L. Bruhn (Linda); Daughter-in-law, Kathy Wilton; Brother and Sister-in-law, Edgar and Virginia Yarberry; Sister-in-law Helen Marlow, grandchildren, Stephen Ehnat (Kristin), Denise Ehnat, Jennifer Ehnat Myers (Brandon), Amanda Ehnat, Michael Bruhn (Bernadette), Sylvia Bruhn, Sondra Bruhn Smith (Joshua), Tristine Bruhn Wheeler (Richard), Vernon Charles Bruhn II (Tiffani), Tyquin Johnson (Sheryl), Mystique Johnson Chandler, Jeffery Bruhn (Tera) and Siobhan Bruhn, 20 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild, cousins, LeRoy Harrington and Loretta (Harrington) Latona, Friends are invited to a visitation Thursday, March 1, from 2–8 p.m. at Wiscombe Funeral Home, 34 Main Street in Winters, and to share in a celebration of Vernon’s, life on Friday, March 2, at 11 a.m. at the Winters Fire Department, 700 Main Street in Winters, (located on the corner of Highway 128 and Main Street), then to the graveside committal at Winters Cemetery.

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The funeral home is situated at 34 Main Street, Winters, CA, 95694, and features a warm and welcoming atmosphere that provides comfort and solace to those who visit. The facility is tastefully decorated and well-maintained, with ample parking and easy accessibility for all. In addition to their main chapel, Smith Funeral Home - Winters also offers private family rooms, a reception area, and a selection of merchandise to help families personalize their loved one's service.

Personalized Funeral Services

At Smith Funeral Home - Winters, every family is treated with individualized care and attention. Their experienced funeral directors take the time to listen to each family's unique needs, preferences, and stories about their loved one. This enables them to create personalized funeral services that truly reflect the personality, spirit, and legacy of the deceased. From customized caskets and urns to special music selections and photo displays, Smith Funeral Home - Winters is committed to helping families celebrate their loved one's life in a meaningful and memorable way.

Cremation Options

In addition to traditional funeral services, Smith Funeral Home - Winters also offers a range of cremation options to suit different needs and preferences. Their experienced team can guide families through the cremation process, from direct cremation to memorial services with cremated remains present. They also offer a selection of urns, scattering gardens, and other memorialization options to help families honor their loved one in a way that feels right for them.

Pre-Planning and Advance Planning

Smith Funeral Home - Winters understands the importance of planning ahead and taking control of one's final arrangements. Their pre-planning program allows individuals to make informed decisions about their funeral service, including selecting merchandise, choosing burial or cremation options, and specifying any special requests or preferences. By pre-planning with Smith Funeral Home - Winters, individuals can ensure that their wishes are respected, while also alleviating some of the emotional burden from their loved ones.

Community Involvement

Smith Funeral Home - Winters is deeply committed to the local community and actively participates in various events, charities, and organizations throughout the year. From hosting grief support groups to sponsoring community events, this funeral home is dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of those around them. By doing so, they demonstrate their ongoing commitment to serving families beyond the funeral service itself.

Contacting Smith Funeral Home - Winters

If you're in need of funeral services or would like more information about Smith Funeral Home - Winters, please don't hesitate to reach out. Their friendly and compassionate staff are available 24/7 to answer questions, provide guidance, or simply offer a listening ear. You can contact them by phone, email, or in-person visit. Remember, at Smith Funeral Home - Winters, you're not alone – they're here to support you every step of the way.

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What is an obituary?

An obituary is a written notice that announces the death of a person, typically including their name, age, date of birth and death, and a brief biography. It's usually published in a newspaper, online obituary platform, or funeral home website to inform friends, family, and community members of the person's passing.

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