Manuel A. Chavez Manuel A. Chavez, a resident of Alturas for 45 years, passed away peacefully in Palo Cedro. CA, on November 12, 2006. Although diabetic, Manuel maintained a strong heart and healthy mind. His failing health only began in 2004, in his 93rd year. He moved to Chico for one year, and then to Palo Cedro to be cared for by his children. His family joined him to celebrate his 95th birthday this year. Beginning in 1942, Manuel served 3-1/2 years in the U.S. Army as a Combat Engineer/Pontonier. He spent most of that time overseas, in jungle combat conditions in New Guinea and the Philippine Islands, attaining the rank of Private First Class. He was awarded the Philippine Liberation Medal with Bronze Service Star, the Philippine Republic Commendation Medal, the Asiatic-Pacific Service Medal, American National Defense Medal, WWII Victory Medal, and Good Conduct Medal. He was honorably discharged at Ft. Lewis, WA, on December 28, 1945. He was married to his beloved wife and friend, Beatrice Cordova, in May of that year, in Nampa, ID. This began a long and meaningful married life. Known for his courage and strength, he was a traveler and self-employed for the last half of his working life. He enjoyed mechanical work, building, farming and gardening. Above all, Manuel was devoted to his children. He believed in Christianity, and raised nine children to follow those beliefs; he taught honesty, hard work, and a good education were important. His values included the importance of a strong and supportive father-figure for a healthy family, and devotion to his spouse of 53 years. Raising nine children with his late and revered wife Bea, he was blessed with 27 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. His children include: Manuel and Kathy Chavez of Klamath Falls, OR; Walter and Marsha Chavez of Redding, CA; daughter Benita and Wick Humble of Chico, CS; Steve and Lisa Chavez of Alturas; daughter Denice and Laurence Crabtree of Bieber, CA; daughter Marcia and Doug McDonald of Susanville, CA; daughters Monica and Mark Hansen of Palo Cedro, CA; daughter Anita and Ross Bullen of Redding, CA and daughter Patty and Joe Cardoza of Redding, CA. His children will remember the years of devotion and commitment to them with love and much cherished memories. Mr. Chavez was born in Trinidad, Colorado on September 17, 1911. He was a member of the American Legion. Tonight, Nov. 16, Visitation hours will be from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Kerr Mortuary Chapel in Alturas. On Friday, Nov. 17 at 1 p.m., Pastor John Pierce will conduct a church service at Christian Life Assembly in Alturas. Burial with military honors will follow at the Alturas Cemetery. Carl Thomas, Jr. Carl Thomas, Jr., 33, died unexpectedly of a possible heart attack while visiting in Alturas, CA on November 8, 2006. Born March 10, 1973, in Redwood City, CA. Mr. Thomas was living in Roseburg, OR, where he is survived by his wife Danyal Thomas. No local services are planned. Kerr Mortuary is handling arrangements. Paul Ray Fitch Paul Ray Fitch passed to his home in glory on Saturday, November 11, 2006 in Alturas, CA. He and his wife have made their home in Alturas for the past nine years. A memorial celebration of his life will be held at Kerr Mortuary Chapel in Alturas on Saturday, November 18, at 1:00 p.m. His life-long friend Marsh L. Solomon will conduct the service. Born in Tyler, Texas on April 20, 1934, Mr. Fitch loved life, friends and most of all his family. He is survived by his wife Peggy, his sons Paul Ray Jr., Craig Scott, Randy Allen and Keith Paul, his daughters Suzanna Lee and Teri Marie, son-in-law Steve and daughter-in-law Katherine; 14 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; sisters Erma, Norma, Sarah and Lois; brother Patrick; sister-in-law Mary, brother-in-laws Bob, Ricci, Addison and George. He was preceded in death by his mother Winifred and father John James, brother John and mother-in-law Lee. At a young age he and his family moved to Louisiana where three of his sisters and brother still reside. He joined the U.S. Marine Corps in 1956, where he met and served with Marsh. After his discharge, he resided in California where together with his first wife, he fathered his first three sons. He returned to Louisiana where he pursued his naturally inclined mechanical and welding abilities and enjoyed his trade repairing, leasing and maintaining heavy equipment and locomotives. He adopted his son Keith during those years and now shares that son with his wife Peggy, whom he returned to Rosemead, California to marry in 1986. That union blessed him with the sharing of her daughters Suzanna and Teri. He and his wife retired in 1997 and moved to Alturas where they enjoyed the peacefulness and isolation country living provided. Paul loved the seasons and the change from fall to winter, which was his favorite time of year. He also loved spring and early summer when he and his wife would take their dog "Bleu" into the forest and chop the coming winter's firewood. Paul loved the openness of the country, which took him back to memories of his childhood, and he and his wife met a great many new friends. He and Marsh spent many an idle hour doing as a hobby what they had both spent their lives doing as a trade. Paul's hobbies were few because he mostly loved to work, although he did have a passion for operating radio control airplanes and enjoyed this one hobby for over 30 years. He will be missed by so many, but remembered as a very gentle and caring man with a heart of gold and the ability to love unconditionally. He enjoyed a faith that was very deeply rooted and personal. We all have been blessed for the privilege of knowing and loving such a man. He is in a better place preparing and waiting for his loved ones; we will be together again. Services under the direction of Kerr Mortuary. Paulette L. Rex Paulette Louise Rex, 39, who had been a resident of Cedarville for the past few months, passed away November 11, 2006 at Surprise Valley Hospital, Cedarville. Cause of death was deemed heart attack. She was born June 19, 1967. Her sister Christina Rex lives in Cedarville. Her mother Diane Rex is of Upper Lake, CA. No services have been announced. Kerr Mortuary is handling arrangements. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.