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Obituaries for April 2, 2008
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Frank H. Raymond
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Frank H. Raymond
Frank Harold Raymond, 90, died March 25, 2008 in Sacramento. He was born in Long Prairie, Minn., on Sept. 28, 1917 to Ralph and Sylvia (Skillings) Raymond.
He grew up in Pine River, Minn., before serving in the CCCs. He came to California and enlisted in the Army Air Corps to serve during World War II. He was assigned to the Pacific Theatre, spending time in the Fijis, Japan and the Philippines. He married his wife, Jeanne, in 1944 prior to being sent overseas and they waited for his return to begin their family. He retired after 31 years as an electronics technician at the Sacramento Army Depot.
He was always willing to share a helping hand, mend a fence, repair a TV, radio, phonograph, bicycle, or anything else that was broken. He worked hard his entire life. He enjoyed music, playing a guitar and banjo in his younger years. He was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving in many positions throughout his adult life.
Surviving are his children, LuEllen (Herb) Pettengell, Judith Martinez, Roscoe (Lynelle) Raymond, Wesley (Marie) Raymond, Vivian Pirtle, Janice (Robert) Bishop and Ronald (Alecia) Raymond; brothers, Woodrow Raymond, Rodney Raymond; sister, Myrtle Gunter; 20 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and many cousins, nieces and nephews; and his loving caregiver, Debbie Garcia.
Preceding him in death were his wife in 1999 and his mother and father, sister Mary Eastman and brother Ralph “Sonny” Raymond.
Services were held March 31 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints with interment immediately following at Sacramento Memorial Lawn in Sacramento.
Robert A. Thompson
Robert Allen Thompson, 67, passed away on Feb. 20, 2008 in Nampa, Idaho after a brief illness.
Robert lived in Galt and the surrounding areas for 64 years. He and his wife, Donna, moved to Nampa in March 2005.
Surviving Robert are his wife of almost 47 years, Donna; three sons, Christian, Anthony and Justin; two daughters, Janeen and Dana; and 10 grandchildren.
Robert, loved and remembered by many, was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. He had a great life and is now with the Lord, somewhere he had always wanted to be.
Herminia Cortez
Herminia Cortez, 70, passed away at her home in Galt on March 28, 2008, surrounded by family, praying and singing. She was born on April 5, 1937 in Mercedes, Texas and settled in California as a teenager.
Herminia married Henry Cortez on Nov. 25, 1961. Her journey through life gave her a strong spirit and even stronger faith.
Her husband preceded her in death on Jan. 31, 2002.
Surviving are her children, Alice Cortez, Anthony (Rhoda) Cortez, Henry Cortez, Jess Cortez, John (Marcelina) Cortez and Joseph Cortez; brothers, Jess Gonzales and Ray Gonzales; sister, Irene Ghapa; along with sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews and two grandchildren, Andrew and Christina.
A private memorial service will be held in Galt on Saturday, April 5. Ben Salas Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.
Curt Metcalf
Curt Metcalf, 89, died March 21, 2008 in Lodi. He was a pilot, husband, dad, granddad, teacher and storyteller.
Curt lived his life on his own terms. He said he never worked a day in his life because he loved what he did, and that was flying airplanes. His exploits are legendary among all pilots who knew him.
Curt learned to fly before World War II, flying Fairchild biplanes. During the war, he joined the Navy where he flew a Douglas SBD Dauntless on missions in the South Pacific before becoming a Naval flight instructor.
After the war, he returned to Sacramento and flew crop dusters throughout the state. He married Ila Metcalf and together they raised a family. In the 50s, Curt formed Metcalf Flying Service and quickly became a fixture at Sacramento Municipal Airport, teaching countless pilots and completing charter flights all over the world.
Curt’s second marriage to Dorothy Metcalf revolved around flying, Dorothy’s fruit preserving, and Curt’s second passion, restoring cars. Curt restored American cars only, the smaller the production quantity the better, during which time he won many car show awards.
Thanksgiving was his favorite holiday, a great time for family, friends and Curt’s amazing stories. Although Curt did not want a service, and none is planned, there will be a get-together of friends and family at a later date.
Curt lived a rich life. He will be greatly missed by his family and by all who were fortunate enough to have known him.
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