Frieda L. Laxague A service of Tribute, Love and Respect was held June 7, 2005 for Frieda Lucille Laxague, who peacefully passed on in her Cedarville home to be in the gardens of the Lord on June 2, 2005. She was laid to rest in the Cedarville Cemetery, Cedarville, CA. Frieda Lucille Gysin Laxague was born to Paul Gottlieb Gysin and Lucille Daisy Gysin on April 9, 1933, in Alturas, CA. When she turned two, her family moved to Montague, then to Yreka and Medford before she started school in Alturas. In 1949, she worked as an usher at the theater and at the soda fountain. On December 24, 1949, she met the love of her life, husband-to-be, Bill Laxague, Sr. at the dance hall in Alturas (now Frank's Carpets). They were married on September 15, 1950 in Reno, NV. Frieda touched the lives of so many. Frieda had an open house and open arm personality, and her home became a gathering place for the friends and family she so dearly loved. "She was a statue, a powerful influence, without exerting force," describes her husband. "She pulled everyone together, like hub on a wheel. She was the orchestra leader." Her life was full of love, laughter, warmth and creativeness. The family lived in Witchita Falls, TX while Bill was stationed there with the Air Force. In March 1955, they moved to Cedarville, then in 1959 to Beaver Marsh, Oregon, where Bill and his brothers bought half interest in a sawmill they operated. A few years later, the family moved to Bend, OR to open and operate a Union Truck Service Station. In the winter of 1963, the family moved to Alturas. They built their home on Patterson Street in Cedarville, where Frieda wanted to spend her life. She had a great gift of planting and could make anything blossom. Her interests included crafts, examples of which fill her home and gifts she made for others. She loved cruises to Hawaii and Mexico, water and waterfalls and their heavenly cabin at Tom Lee Meadows. She also loved flying and became great friends with Carol and Randy Humble. Carol became the "sister she never had." Mrs. Laxague was preceded in death by her father, Paul Gysin; step-father Albert Chandler and granddaughter Jennifer. Survivors include her loving husband of 55 years, William Laxague, Sr.; mother Lucille Chandler, son William Laxague, Jr. and wife Morna of Cedarville; daughter Mary and husband Rick Hironymous of Cedarville; and daughter Cathy Laxague of Cedarville. Grandchildren: Eric Hironymous of Sacramento; Jeannette Hironymous, Michael Ewing and son Michael of Petosky, MI; Kristi and husband Christian LaPrairie of Reno, NV; Lisa Laxague and Joe Heath of Redding, Shawna Laxague of Redding; brothers Sonny Gysin and wife Joyce of Cedarville; John Gysin and wife Marilyn of Alturas; and numerous nephews, nieces and cousins. Juanita M. Eichinger A Celebration of Life service for Juanita M. Eichinger will be held Saturday, June 11 at 1 p.m. at Federated Church in Alturas. Dr. Ben Zandstra will conduct the memorial service. Mrs. Eichinger, a resident of Alturas up until three years ago when she relocated to Reno, Nevada, passed away June 2, 2005. She was 95 years of age. Born Juanita Inez Murphy on October 4, 1909, in Kingsbury County, South Dakota, Juanita graduated from high school and attended Huron College in Huron, South Dakota for a year and obtained a teaching certificate. She taught school in and around Wall, South Dakota, until 1935. She kept her marriage to Lee E. Eichinger October 27, 1934 in Canton, South Dakota, a secret so as to finish the teaching school year. At that time female teachers were not permitted to be married. She returned to college in 1968, graduating in 1970, with a bachelor of arts degree in elementary education, to return to teaching; a profession she loved. Juanita also taught in Montana and worked in retail sales and management in Montana, North Dakota and South Dakota. Mrs. Eichinger was active before moving to Alturas, her home of 12 years. She was active in the Parent Teacher Association, Camp Fire Girls as a leader, Toastmasters Club, Job's Daughters as an advisor, Boy Scouts as a cub scout leader, her church as a deaconess and a Sunday school teacher. She was always ready to help however she could and gladly gave her time and talent to many worthy organizations. Upon her move to Alturas, she became an active member of the Federated Church, the Alturas Garden Club, serving as their president, and Teapot Fellowship. She also volunteered for several years for the Modoc Children's Fair. She enjoyed attending her grandchildren's activities whenever she could and visiting with friends and family. She believed her greatest accomplishment in life was successfully raising her children and they, in turn, raising their children with the "tools" she had taught to them. She loved her family and having them close by. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Mike and M.J. (Sammie) Eichinger of Sparks, NV; daughter and son-in-law VeeAnn and Loren Ambers, Roseburg, OR and Alturas, CA; grandchildren, Todd Eichinger, Jamie Lavigne, Amie Ambers, Erica Ambers, and five great-grandchildren; Joshua Eichinger, Ashley Eichinger, Tyler, Troy and Trever Lavigne; sister Hazel M. Murphy, sisters-in-law Irene Murphy, Fae Glazer; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Lee Eichinger on April 26, 1979; mother and father Vera and George Murphy, infant son George Lee Eichinger, brother Mike Murphy, sister Genie Murphy, nephews Sid Oviatte. Donations in Mrs. Eichinger's memory may be directed to the Federated Church, Alturas, CA 96101. Shirley Voltz Roberts Services for Shirley Elisebath Voltz Roberts will be held at the Likely Cemetery at 10 a.m. on Friday, June 10. Mrs. Roberts passed away at Surprise Valley Hospital in Cedarville, CA on June 5, 2005. She was 78 years of age. Born Shirley Elisebath Voltz on December 28, 1927, in Hollywood, CA. She graduated from Hollywood High School and then Hollywood College with a degree in Interior Design. She later worked for an investment and brokerage firm and was also a homemaker during her lifetime. She also had a passion for raising horses. Shirley married Edgar (Red) Sebastian Roberts on May 10, 1974 in Tijuana B.C., Mexico. She had lived in Modoc for one year. She is survived by her husband Edgar S. Roberts of Carson City, NV., sister Marian Kunkle of Santa Ynez, CA; niece Kimberly Kunkle and nephew Jimmie Kunkle, all of Santa Ynez, CA. Services are under the direction of Kerr Mortuary of Alturas. Michael A. Arnold Services for Michael A. Arnold of Redding, will be held Saturday, June 18 at 1 p.m. at the Cedarville Cemetery, Cedarville, CA. Dr. Ben Zanstra will conduct the service. Mr. Arnold, 55, passed away of natural causes at Mercy Medical Center, Redding, CA. A veteran of the Vietnam War, he served with the U,.S. Marine Corps. In 2003, he moved from Eugene, OR where he was an electrician, to Redding, CA. He was born on April 24, 1950 in Rifle, Colorado. He is survived by his wife Linda Arnold of Redding; son Michael Arnold of Charleston, SC; daughters Crystal Arnold of Dana, CA; Jamie Wilson of Platina, CA; Johnie Arnold of Redding; brother Patrick Arnold, Redding; half-brothers Russell Heryford, Lakeview, OR and Kent Heryford, Oakdale, CA; step-brother Calvin Heryford, OR; sisters Carolee Aschenbach, Sparks, NV and step-sister Carolyn Watts, Washington; mother Wilma Fowler, Santa Rosa, CA; stepfather Don Fowler, Santa Rosa, CA; and one grandchild. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 1131, Fairfax, VA 22038-1131. 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