Theodore 'Ted' R. Martinez Funeral services for Theodore "Ted" R. Martinez were held on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2004 at 12 noon at the XL Reservation Cemetery in Modoc County. A wake was held Saturday night at the family residence on Carlos Street, Alturas. Mr. Martinez passed away on January 29, 2004 at 12:20 a.m. at his Redding home, as were his wishes. Born in Likely, Calif. to Ethel and Teadoro Martinez on September 10, 1932, he graduated from Modoc High School and also attended Shasta College in Redding. Theodore was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served as an ammunition technician during the Korean Conflict. He had currently been employed at Win River Casino in Redding, Calif. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, his son Victor Martinez and brothers Raymond Martinez and John Martinez. He is survived by his wife Julia of Redding; son and daughter-in-law Ruben and Ana Martinez of Alturas, Calif.; sons Vincent Martinez of Redding; Shaun Martinez of Redding; Anthony Martinez of Redding; daughter Julie Martinez of Redding; three grandchildren, Catalina, Andrew and Edeweechee all of Redding; nieces Carmen Marin of Sacramento; Monique Chacon of Healdsburg; nephew and niece-in-law DeAngelo and Edith Regoles of Shasta Lake City. The Family of Theodore "Ted" Martinez wishes to express their heartfelt thanks to the Pitt River Tribe and Redding Rancheria for their financial contributions, also to the V.F.W. Honor Guard for their time and dedication and to the numerous relatives and friends for their support through this difficult time. Memorials may be directed to the American Diabetes Association, Memorial and Honor Program/NCC, P.O. Box 2680, North Canton, Ohio 44720 or to the American Cancer Society, 3290 Bechelli Lane, Redding, CA 96002 or call the ACS at 1-800-227-2345 to make a donation with a credit card. February 12 , 2004 Beverly Moore After an incredible, near two-year display of courage and optimism, Beverly Moore finally succumbed to the cancer that had plagued her for so long, by quietly passing away in her sleep in the early morning hours of Sunday, February 8, 2004 in Alturas, Calif. Beverly Josephine Benner was born December 13, 1932 in Cedarville, Calif. to John and Bessie Benner of Empire, Nevada. She attended school in Gerlach, Nevada throughout her childhood and eventually graduated a year early from Gerlach High. Shortly after graduating, Beverly met Wayne Moore and on April 1, 1950, the two were married in Reno, Nevada. They then settled in Alturas and began a family that would ultimately include five children, twelve grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. In her free time, she enjoyed a wide range of different activities, from bowling to water-skiing, reading to motorcycle riding. Everything she did, she did with all her heart and because of it, her passing will leave a deep void in the lives of all who had the pleasure of knowing her. Beverly was preceded in death by brothers Virgil and Jack Benner, sisters Irene Smith, Jean Tierney and Eleanor Casselman, an infant son Michael Wayne, a grandson Tommy Anderson and great-grandson Travis Madden. She is survived by her husband of almost 54 years, Wayne Moore of Alturas; children and their families, Debbie Anderson of Alturas; Diann Nelson of Elk Grove; Darlene Panner of Cedarville; Donna Hamilton of Alturas and David Moore of Redding. We love you gramma!! A memorial service will be held on Friday, Feb. 13 at 1:00 p.m. at the Church of Christ, 1450 N. Warner Street in Alturas Memorials may be directed to the "MWMC Cancer Treatment Center," Merle West Medical Center, 2610 Uhrmann Rd., Klamath Falls, Ore. 97601. Eternal Hills of Klamath Falls is in charge of arrangements. Donald Lee Rhodes Alturas resident Don Rhodes, 75, died February 2, 2004, at Mercy Medical Center in Redding, Calif. Don was born June 17, 1928, in Fallbrook, Calif. to Roy Rhodes and LaVon (Orr) Rhodes Burke. He was raised in Fallbrook and attended Fallbrook High School. During his childhood Don spent eight years in the Children's Hospital in Los Angeles. He attended the National School in Los Angeles for diesel and auto mechanics. On December 17, 1955 he married Marilyn Ruth (Bergo) Brooks. Don, Marilyn and her children Judy and Bill made their homes in South Gate, CA. September of 1958, they had a daughter, Sharilyn Marie. In November of 1973, they moved to Alturas, CA. where they made their home at California Pines. Don worked as a mechanic until he purchased the Auction Yard Cafe in Alturas, which he and Marilyn operated for several years, until retiring in 1991. Don was a lifetime member of the Alturas Elks Lodge #1756. He had a great love for his family. In his early years, he enjoyed racing dirt bikes in the Mojave Desert and playing golf. He loved to fish and spend time with his friends at Blue Lake. He is survived by daughter and son-in-law Sharilyn and Terry McLain of Lakeview, Ore.; step daughter Judy Keeler of Los Angeles, Calif.; brother-in-law and his wife Ed and Mary Bergo of Arroyo Grande, Calif.; grandchildren Cambria and Ryan Amacker of Lakeview, Ore.; and Travis, Amber and Logan McKee-McLain of Gillette, Wyoming. He was preceded in death by his wife Marilyn; his parents; step father Gordon Burke; brother Russell Rhodes; and step son Bill Brooks. A private memorial will be held at a later date. Shirley Mae Capps Shirley Mae Capps, 67, died of natural causes on February 5, 2004, at the Lake District Long Term Care Facility in Lakeview, Oregon. A funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Monday, February 9, at the Lakeview First Baptist Church, 910 North Second Street. Interment followed at the Sunset Park Cemetery. Desert Rose Funeral Chapel was in charge of the arrangements. Mrs. Capps was born April 9, 1936, in Alturas, Calif. to Lawrence and Josephine (Pratt) Mills. She was married to Ken Capps on February 16, 1954, in Reno, Nevada. She grew up in Lakeview and was a 1954 graduate of Lakeview High School. In addition to janitorial work, Mrs. Capps cared for her beautiful yard, enjoyed doing all kinds of needlework, crafts, her kittens and going for rides. She loved to babysit her grandchildren. And she attended the Church of the Open Bible. Mrs. Capps is survived by her husband Ken Capps of Lakeview, Oregon; daughters and sons-in-law Sheree and Dusty Willis of Estacada and Kathy and Dave Knowles of Lakeview; grandsons Ryan Willis and Cory Willis; granddaughters Kristin Knowles and Melissa Knowles; sister and brother-in-law Marilyn and Ray Bateman of Harrisburg. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospital Chapel Fund, c/o Lakeview Ministerial Association, P.O. Box 54, Lakeview, OR. 97630, or to a charity of the donor's choice. February 19, 2004 Mary Laudine Allen Mary Laudine Allen passed on peacefully on February 13, 2004 in Emmett, Idaho. Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 21, 2004 at the Emmett Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from noon until 6:00 p.m. at the Potter Funeral Chapel in Emmett. Mrs. Allen was born in 1916 in Washington County, Oklahoma, the daughter of Clyde and Goldie Mills. She attended Kansas State Teachers College in Emporia, Kansas. The Allens operated the Madeline Service Center at Madeline, California, a business of general store, Chevron Station, motel and trailer park. Mrs. Allen also served that community as Postmaster and as County Librarian. She was involved in many activities on the Madeline Plains. She started the Friday night movies at the Madeline school and breakfast was always ready at 5:00 a.m. for the cowboys going into the Red Rock. She always had time to make a dress or hem the slacks for the girls and boys going to the school dance. Her home was open for all to use for weddings, memorials, and other gatherings. Laudine was known to many, young and old alike as "Aunt Deane." She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Earl Allen, an Emmett native. She is survived by her sister Willa Utt of Janesville, Calif.: nephew Paul Utt of Willows, CA., and his sons Jason of Reno, Nevada and Timothy of Janesville, Calif. and the Emmett family she called her own, Mike and Rhonda, Brunson and their children Jeff, Mikey and Lisa. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. ~~~~~~ Billie C. & Anita 'Jean' Reynolds Family Researcher of "The Last Frontier" Modoc County, California --- Our outgoing mail is checked by ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.