Alfredo M. Reyes "Tinkers," of Oxnard, was called home to our Lord on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2008, at the age of 81, after a courageous battle with lung cancer.
Tinkers was born May 30, 1927, in Ysleta, Texas, to Gregoria Vargas and Rosalio R. Michel, "Papa Chalio". He was one of three children.
Tinkers was a lifelong resident of Oxnard. He was a graduate of Oxnard High School. In August of 1945, he proudly entered the United States Army. He served in World War II as a sharpshooter in the infantry. Upon his discharge on Sept. 22, 1946, he was awarded the Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal and the World War II Victory Medal.
"What a Party!" Tinkers enjoyed life to the fullest. His favorite pastimes were having a beer with his buddies while playing pool at the Cozy Inn and the Hide Away in Oxnard. He was always tinkering around trying to fix things, which is how he got his nickname, "Tinkers." He enjoyed spending time with all his family, from his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Especially with his sister, Evelyn Moraga, "Chona," whom he ate breakfast with every day. He was always there to lend a hand or give a ride when someone needed it.
Tinkers was preceded in death by his parents, Georgia Vargas and Rosalio R. Michel "Papa Chalio"; brother, Arthur Reyes and his wife, Sophie; brother-in-law, Alex V. Moraga and his wife, Evelyn.
Tinkers is survived by his children, Mary Garcia, Isabel and Miguelina Reyes; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews; and his sister and best friend, Evelyn R. Moraga, whom he loving called, "Chona."
The family wishes to thank St. John's Regional Medical Center and its caring staff, Dr. Kevin Chang, Dr. Abergel, Dr. Perng and his nurse Rosita of Las Posas Healthcare. And a very special thank you to his loving niece Reina A. Weight for all her care, love and support.
A special dedication to my Uncle.
Our hearts were broken
When you left.
A lonely house an empty bed.
And as we lay you down to rest.
We know that God
Will grant you the best.
The road to heaven is paved in gold.
For your spirit is with him
And so is your soul.
So as you sleep and
Our tears will dry.
We'll look up to heaven and
Wave goodbye.
With Love, Pat
Visitation will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday, Oct. 27, with recitation of the rosary at 7 p.m., at Camino del Sol Memorial Center and Funeral Home, 200 North C St., Oxnard. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at noon Tuesday, Oct. 28, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, 2511 South C St., Oxnard; burial will follow at Santa Clara Catholic Cemetery, Oxnard.
Memorial contributions may be sent to Evelyn Moraga c/o Camino del Sol Funeral Home, 200 North C. St., Oxnard, CA 93030.
Camino del Sol Memorial Center & Funeral Home, a Heritage provider, 200 North C St., Oxnard, is assisting the family with arrangements; 805-483-3433
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Dorothy M. Powers, 87, of Oxnard, passed away Sept. 22, 2008, in La Palma,
Calif.
She was born on Dec. 8, 1920, in Riverside, Calif. She was a Ventura County
resident for 43 years. She retired as a medical secretary.
Dorothy enjoyed ceramics and travel. She loved animals and was a long-time
member of her church, Westminster Presbyterian Church of Port Hueneme.
She is survived by her sons Donald and Kenneth Welty; daughter-in-law, Lynne
Welty; grandchildren, Jennifer Garring, Lily Ann Welty, Gordon Welty and Andrew
Welty; and three great-grandchildren.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her loving husband, William D. Powers, and
her eldest son, Gordon Welty, M.D.
A visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26, at Funeraria Del
Angel Conrad-Carroll, in Oxnard. A service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday,
Sept. 27, also at Funeraria Del Angel Conrad-Carroll. A burial will be held at
12:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, at Conejo Mountain Memorial Park, in
Camarillo.
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Rev. Leonard Elvin Douglass, age 65, of Oxnard, went to his Master and Lord
on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008, after a heart attack took his life. Leonard was
born on Feb. 14, 1943, in the County of Los Angeles to Elvin and Margaret "Jane"
Douglass. He was the oldest of three children. For most of his childhood, his
family served as missionaries in Peru, South America. It was during these years
that he developed his own love of missionary work.
In August 1963, Leonard married Mary Ann Mahaffey in Pasadena, Calif. Later,
in 1965, Leonard graduated with a degree in theology from Pasadena Nazarene
College, now Point Loma University.
In 1972, Leonard was ordained as a minister of the gospel by the Assemblies
of God denomination. He then served as a missionary to Bolivia, South America,
for several years. In 1979, he began ministry in Oxnard, at Oxnard First
Assembly of God (Oxnard Bible Church). He ministered there until 1996. After
that, he taught for Oxnard School District and served as an associate minister
at Evangelistic Center Church. He also ministered to the residents at Glenwood
Hospital. For nearly 30 years, Leonard was a dedicated jogger and often
recognized by Oxnard residents.
On the day Leonard passed away, he was doing the things he loved the most. He
spent time with friends sharing about scriptures that he was studying, talked to
his brother, and went for a jog.
Leonard is survived by his wife, Mary Ann Douglass of Oxnard; his son,
Jonathan Douglass of Oxnard; his daughters, Margaret and son-in-law George
Burnash of Orlando, Fla., Sharon and son-in-law Steven Boyd of Hesperia, Calif.,
and Elizabeth and son-in-law Thomas Christianson of Baltimore, Maryland; his
grandchildren, Amber and Joseph Burnash, and Naomi and Noelle Christianson
survive him; his brother, Samuel Douglass, and wife Shirley live in Dallas
Texas.
Leonard Douglass was a man of prayer, a student of the Word, a friend to the
hurting, and a man of great compassion and gentleness.
Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26, 2008, at the
Garcia Mortuary Chapel in Oxnard. The wake will be at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26,
2008, at the Evangelistic Center on 750 W. Wooley Road in Oxnard. Funeral
service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008, at the Evangelistic
Center on 750 W. Wooley Road in Oxnard. Interment to follow at Ivy Lawn Memorial
Park in Ventura.
Please send flowers and well wishes to the Garcia Mortuary in Oxnard.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Garcia Mortuary, 629 South A
St., Oxnard, Calif. For further information please call 805-486-9148.
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