On Monday, February 24th, 2020, Josè Lazo, a loving/caring man and father of 3, passed away at the age of 79.
Josè was born in, La Palma, Chalatenango, El Salvador. Josè, met his wife at the age of 22 and were married for 43 years until the passing of his beloved wife.
Josè, was a very hardworking man where he did construction work for 27 years. Josè, was the kind of man who was always willing to help anyone in need. Although, he enjoyed company, he loved to spend his time at home with his family.
Josè was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and 2 brothers. He is survived by his son, Alexander (Abby), his son, Cruz, his daughter, Gilma, his 5 grandchildren, (Amelida, Felix, Emparatriz, Jalen, Cecilia) , and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Funereal services will be Saturday, February 29th, 2020 at Carolina Funereal home at 3:00 PM. Flowers will be accepted and can be sent to the funereal home address.

Dr. John C. Kelleher, III, M.D. passed away on January 26th, 2020, of brain cancer, at the age of 49. Dr. Kelleher earned his M.D. at Brown University School of Medicine in Providence, R.I., and received his training in psychiatry at the UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Behavior. Dr. Kelleher was trained in Mentalization-Based Therapy for Borderline Personality Disorder by Dr. Peter Fonagy and Dr. Anthony Bateman, its originators. He was a clinical fellow at the Borderline Personality Disorder Initiative at UCLA and also worked as Medical Director at the Clearview Women's Center for Borderline Personality Disorder. At the time of his passing, he was a Clinical Associate at the New Center for Psychoanalysis, where he served as Co-President of the Clinical Associates Organization.

Dr. Kelleher was a dedicated advocate for the health of his LGBTQ community. In medical school, he co-led and revitalized the Queer Med student group, and in later life was a supporter of the Los Angeles LGBT Center. He also co-authored the chapter "Taking a Comprehensive History and Providing Relevant Risk-reduction Counseling," in The Fenway Guide to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Health, published by the American College of Physicians in 2008.

His patients were grateful to know Dr. Kelleher as a talented, humble, and devoted physician and psychoanalyst, who saved lives with his incredible empathy and the rare compassion and bravery to specialize in the stigmatized diagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder. BPD is considered among the most painful and damaging mental illnesses, and there is a 10% mortality rate by suicide. Few mental health professionals are willing to take on this terrible disease, let alone to be so open-hearted to its sufferers and treat them with such love and respect as Dr. Kelleher did. His work will continue to help others for many years to come, via the impact made in the lives of his patients, and by a suicide prevention app developed by one of them in his honor. When launched, the app will be available at not-today.app. (If you are currently in need of support, please reach out to the National Suicide Hotline at 1-800-273-8255 or visit https://tinyurl.com/yxlzd4qn to see an international list.)

In the words of pioneering psychoanalyst Donald Winnicott, a key influence on Dr. Kelleher's extraordinarily nurturing and committed style of practice: "the analyst survives." Dr. Kelleher most certainly will, in the hearts and thoughts of each and every one of the people he cared for.

Note: This memorial page has been created on behalf of Dr. Kelleher's patients who may be struggling with "disenfranchised grief." When a psychotherapist dies, the patients are not able to seek comfort in sharing memories of this very important person in their lives with anybody else, as when grieving a friend or family member. It is hoped this gesture would be in line with Dr. Kelleher's wishes, as in life he worked so hard and cared so abundantly that those he treated would not have to suffer alone.

After a long battle with cancer, Hilda Carlos passed away at the age of 81 surrounded by her 4 children at her home in Stockton. Hilda lived a long, full life and will be remembered as a force of nature by all who knew her.

She was born in 1938 in the Azores on the island of Faial to José and Rosa Vargas.
Hilda had many fond memories of her childhood in the village of Pedro Miguel.
From an early age, Hilda worked night and day to help with the household chores and sewed and crocheted along with her sisters, to earn extra money for the family. Most children in the village received three years of formal education, but she was always proud that she was among the few invited by the teacher to attend an additional 4th year. While life was difficult, she understood that it could have been much harder, like their neighbor who would come borrow an ember when their fire went out – at least her family could afford matches. Hilda’s parents emphasized the importance of family and community and that it was necessary to show up and support one another, no questions asked.

After the volcanic eruption of 1958 that devastated the island, Hilda and her father José were among the 1st group to immigrate to the United States in 1959 under the Azorean Refugee Act. The two of them came to establish themselves in California, find work, earn some money, and eventually send for the rest of the family.

In 1960, she married Frank Carlos, also from Pedro Miguel, at St Elizabeth’s Catholic Church in Sacramento. After their marriage, Frank and Hilda lived in Auburn, CA. Soon after, Hilda had their 1st daughter, Elda. In 1963, Hilda wanted to be closer to her parents who had moved to Pleasanton so she took the initiative and found Frank a job in Stockton. In 1964, Frank and Hilda bought the home they would live in for the rest of their lives and raise 4 children.

In Stockton, Frank would go on to open his own cabinet shop and build or remodel several rental homes. While he provided the labor, it was Hilda who, besides being a one-woman cleaning crew, ran the business side of things, learning bookkeeping, accounting, permitting, and eventually managing all of their properties. She even learned enough about drafting to submit her own architectural drawings to get Frank’s many building permits approved. In addition to this, Hilda also worked for over 20 years at Tillie Lewis Cannery in Stockton doing seasonal work. She chose to work the graveyard shift so she could be there for her children when they came home from school.

Hilda was a passionate volunteer giving a great deal of her time and energy to Our Lady of Fatima Society in Thornton, St. Michael’s Catholic Church and Glenwood Elementary School. Hilda traveled extensively taking several cruises and trips to Europe including pilgrimages to Fatima, Lourdes and Rome. She also treated her family to multiple return trips to the Azores.

In 2012, Hilda was diagnosed with cancer and courageously endured multiple treatments over an eight year period. Simultaneously, Frank’s health deteriorated and she became his devoted caregiver for the last 10 years of his life. In the face of these challenges, Hilda continued to be a devoted grandmother, manage her properties, and volunteer when called upon. Even though her children would plead with her to slow down, Hilda continued to work hard caring for her family and managing and maintaining her household and business interests until the end of her life. Up until very recently, her children would come to her house and find her climbing ladders to fix the roof, picking fruit, or some other physical task someone even half her age would find challenging.

Hilda is preceded in death (only by a month) by her husband Frank, also by her parents, a son lost early in pregnancy, and her sister, Zulmida. She is survived by her four children, Elda (Al) Garcia, Rose Marie (Dean) Kinnee, Dianne, and Gary (Christina), her grandchildren, Craig, Renee, Hailey and Francsco, her sisters, Maria, Ida, and Mary and her brother, Joe. Hilda also leaves many nieces, nephews, and multiple cousins in the United States, Canada and the Azores.

After a long and full life, Frank died peacefully at home surrounded by his family at the age of 84. He was born in 1935 in the Azores on the island of Faial to Francisco and Rosa Carlos. Life was difficult for Frank and his family on the island, especially during his earliest years. When he was 4 years old his mother, Rosa, died leaving his father to raise 6 children, the oldest 10 and the youngest only 2 weeks. His oldest sister Maria, only 10 years old at the time, did her best to step in and fill the void left by their mother.

After the volcanic eruption of 1958 that devastated the island, Frank leapt at the opportunity to immigrate to the United States created by the Azorean Refugee Act. In 1959, at the age of 24, Frank started a new chapter in his life setting roots in California.

In 1960, soon after getting settled, he convinced a young woman, Hilda Vargas, to marry him. They were married at St Elizabeth’s Catholic Church in Sacramento. Hilda had also immigrated to California just months before him. They already knew one another well. Hilda had grown up just up the road from Frank in the same village of Pedro Miguel.

After their marriage, Frank and Hilda lived in Auburn, CA where Frank worked at a lumber mill. By 1963, they were tired of the many long weekend drives from the Sierra foothills to visit Hilda’s parents in Pleasanton. On their way back home to Auburn, Hilda spotted a telephone booth in Stockton. Frank pulled over so Hilda could look up addresses for cabinet shops. They drove to the nearest address with their then 2 year old daughter, Elda, in tow. Frank was hired on the spot and he started his new job the very next day and the young family moved to Stockton.

In 1964, Frank and Hilda bought the home they would live in for the rest of their lives and raise 4 children. Years later, Frank remodeled and expanded that home, doing most of the work himself, mainly to have more room for their growing family but also to create a space to host celebrations for their large extended family.

In Stockton, Frank worked as a skilled cabinet maker for various companies and in 1969 opened his own business, Stockton Cabinet Shop, with his brother-in-law Joe Silveira. Along with the cabinet shop, Frank also bought property around Stockton and built or remodeled several rental homes. Frank and Hilda traveled extensively including motorhome camping with a caravan of family, several cruises and made return trips to the Azores.

He is preceded in death by his parents, a son lost early in pregnancy, and his brother José. He is survived by his wife Hilda, who due to Frank’s poor health was also his devoted care giver for the last 10 years of his life, and by his four children Elda (Al) Garcia, Rose Marie (Dean) Kinnee, Dianne, and Gary (Christina), his grandchildren Craig, Renee, Hailey and Francisco, his sisters Maria and Rosa, and brothers Tony and Jesse. Frank also leaves many nieces, nephews, and countless cousins in the United States, Canada and the Azores.

Mary Ann Edlin, 75, of Spokane Valley, Washington, passed away on Thanksgiving Day 28 Nov 2019.
She was born to her parents Donald J. Leuck and Josephine E. Moar, on 28 March 1944 in Portland Oregon.
She graduated from Baker High School in 1962, along with her lifelong friend Kitsy Thomas.
Mary Ann was a Home Maker, wife and mother, she enjoyed being a prayer warrior, encourager to her many friends on Facebook. She also had a mischievous side and was quite the jokester.
Mary Ann met her husband Jack A. Edlin Jr. and they were married in Coeur D’Alene ID in July of 1995. Though not being very fond of being in the water she did often comment about how beautiful Coeur D’Alene lake was from the boardwalk and Tubb’s Hill.
Mary Ann is survived by son Bret Cunningham and family and Mary Ann’s sister Dona Jo Stookey and family.
Please feel free to share any fond, funny or heartwarming stories you may have in your interactions with Mary Ann.

This memorial was created in honor of Cristalina Tillana Salminao. Cristalina was born on October 27, 1929 in Bacolod and passed on November 26, 2019. Cristalina was loved by many and will be dearly missed by all friends and family.

James T. Murray passed away peacefully in his home on Monday, November 18th.

John “Johnny” Nathan Amorelli
June 24, 1929 – November 14, 2019

Life Well Lived
A life well lived is a precious gift, of hope and strength and grace,
from someone who has made our world a brighter, better place.
It’s filled with moments, sweet and sad with smiles and sometimes tears,
with friendships formed and good times shared, and laughter throughout the years.
A life well lived, a legacy of joy and pride and pleasure, a living,
lasting memory our grateful heart will treasure.

John “Johnny” Nathan Amorelli, 90, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 14th, 2019, in Houston, Texas. Services will be held Tuesday, November 19th at the Assumption Catholic Church (901 Roselane St., Houston). The viewing will be at 1:00 pm, with a Mass of Christian Burial beginning at 2:00 pm. Interment with military honors will be held at St. Joseph Cemetery (8050 Airline Dr., Houston) immediately following the services, with Military Honors provided by Joint Base San Antonio.
Johnny was born June 24, 1929 in Houston, Texas to Anna & Sam Amorelli. He was a life time resident of Houston. After graduating from high school, he enlisted with the U. S. Air Force in August, 1948. He was stationed at Good Fellow Air Force Base in Texas. As a Senior Aircraft Mechanic, he achieved rank of Staff Sargent. He was awarded the Medal of Good Conduct and received an Honorable discharge in July 1952. Johnny then enrolled at Sam Houston University and graduated with an Accounting degree. While attending school, he worked as an athletic trainer for the football program. He was thankful for the opportunity to be a part of the 1956 Lone Star Conference Championship team, which always held a special place in his heart. After graduation, he was hired as an accountant by the families of Budget Sporting Goods, in Houston. Over the next 40+ years, Johnny formed a close family bond with the families and his co-workers; Steve Speck, David Speck, Marcus Dominguez and Isaac Montelongo. But especially with Randy and Amy Jatzlau, who continued to support him throughout his life. Johnny enjoyed listening to classical music and watching sports. But his biggest joy was having family reunions; watching his family share memories, eating bar-b-que and spending time together. He was thankful for Mary Jo & Jack Restivo and Tony & Mary Armato for always hosting in their homes. He was also very appreciative of his niece, Sarah Neveu and nephew, Joseph Regusa for their care throughout the years.
Johnny was preceded in death by his parents, Marianna (Anna) Romora & Saverio (Sam) Amorelli, brothers: Louis & Angie Amorelli; Sam & Betty Amorelli; Mike Amorelli; Tony Amorelli and Joe Amorelli; sisters: Louise & Sam Scamardo; Bessie & Joe Regusa; Anna & Joe Salvaggio and Mary & Tony Armato. Survivors include several nieces, nephews through great-great-great nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be nephews of John. Honorary Pallbearers will be the Sam Houston State University Football Team of 1956.
In lieu of flowers the family request donations made to: Sam Houston State Football Program Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 2537, Huntsville, Texas, 77341-2537.
Money donations: Assumption Catholic Church, 901 Roselane Street, Houston, Texas 77037
or SHSU Football Program Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 2537, Huntsville, Texas, 77341-2537.