GLENHAVEN, Calif. – Scott Allen Buller's sunrise was Nov. 2, 1958 in Illinois, and his sunset took place on May 19, 2015, in Glenhaven.

He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Ann Rose; mother, Callie of Anderson; sister, Carrie of Santa Rosa; two daughters, Breanna of Sonoma and Kristal of Glen Ellen; and three grandchildren, Avery, Kiera and Hunter, all of Sonoma.     

LAKEPORT, Calif. – Robert (Bob) Leslie Buege, age 75, went home to be with his Lord after a courageous battle with cancer on Saturday, May 16th, 2015.

Bob was born March 9, 1940, to Lyle and Alice Buege in Racine, Wisc. The family moved to Laytonville, Ca. In 1956.

Bob lived in Laytonville, Hopland and Napa before settling in Lake County in 1964.

Bob married Kathy LaFollette Peters, the love of his life, in 1978 and they resided in Lakeport together for the next 36 years.

Bob was a fire captain with the California Department of Forestry, retiring in 1990 after 32 yrs of service.

Upon retirement from CDF, he became an electrical contractor and after another 20 years he retired again. Then, to keep busy, he worked part-time for Mendo Mill in Lakeport.

Though officially retired Bob was always available to family, friends and acquaintances whenever there was a need.

Bob’s most cherished occupation was serving his Lord in church and everyday life. He was a member of Big Valley Community Church for more than 32 years, where he was a board member serving as elder and deacon, teacher, song leader, all around fix-it person and people person.

In 2002 he became a member of Lakeport Christian Center, where he again served the Lord wherever needed until his time on earth was done.

Bob was a loving husband, father and grandfather to his family. Always patient and kind. We were truly blessed to have known him.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Hazel Johnson.

He is survived by his wife, Kathy; sons, Robert Jeffrey Buege of Finley and Jonathan Buege of Kelseyville; his stepsons, Kevin (Laticia) Peters of Lakeport and Kendall Peters of Lakeport; granddaughter, Jordan Peters of Lakeport; brother, Richard Buege of Burlington, Wisc.; sister, Mary Pederson of Racine, Wisc.; brother-in-law, Alan Johnson of Racine, Wisc.; nephews and nieces in Wisconsin; and many friends.

Husband, Dad, Papa, Friend, Bob was truly loved and will be missed by all who knew him.

A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at Lakeport Christian Center, 455 So. Forbes St., on Friday, May 29, at 1 p.m., with Pastor Mike Suski officiating.

In lieu of flowers the family kindly requests donations be made to the Lakeport Christian Center.

Arrangements entrusted to Jones Mortuary, www.jonesmortuary.com FD311, Lakeport, Calif.

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Mary Margaret Specht
June 3, 1928 - May 13, 2015

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Mary passed away peacefully at Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital surrounded by family on Wednesday, May 13, 2015.

She was a devoted wife, homemaker and mother for more than 66 years.

Mary’s life revolved around church, family and friends.

She was an avid reader, accomplished seamstress, cake decorator and loved to cook!

She also was a dedicated member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Kelseyville. She was a board member of St. Peter’s Ladies’ Club and served as a eucharistic minister.

Mary moved to Lake County in 1985 and reveled in the breathtaking view of Clear Lake from the deck of their home in Riviera West.

She also enjoyed traveling with her husband, volunteer work, taking cruises, and most of all visits with her children and grandchildren.

Mary also will be fondly remembered as the “Attendance Lady” at Neff High School in La Mirada, Calif., where she resided with her husband from 1956 until their retirement.

Mary is survived by her husband, Bob; children, Tony, Greg and Mary Beth; and grandchildren, Dallas and Jordan.

A mass and reception in celebration of Mary’s life will be held at St. Peter’s Church in Kelseyville on June 27 at 10 a.m.

Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, Lakeport.

For further information contact Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary at 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611 or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com .

Kaitlyn (Kate) Marie Vasconcellos
June 27, 1990 - May 5, 2015

Kate Vasconcellos died suddenly at St. Andrews University in Scotland on May 5, 2015. She was 24.

Kate is survived by her parents, Linda and Guy Vasconcellos of Rocklin, Calif.; sister, Brooke; brother, Craig; as well as boyfriend, Jonathan Jonas; grandmother, Dolores McCall; and 25 aunts, uncles and cousins.

We lost the light of our lives, our firstborn Kate, on May 5.

Kate was the daughter of Linda (formerly from Maxwell, Calif.) and Guy Vasconcellos (formerly from Clearlake, Calif.).

She made her entry into the world on June 27, 1990, in Fair Oaks, Calif.

When she was 4 years old her family relocated to Bridgewater, New Jersey. Nine years later they returned to the Sacramento area, opening a printing and marketing business in Roseville. The family has made their home in Rocklin since 2002.

Kate's passion was musical theater. It was a lifelong interest she developed at an early age. During high school she was in every Whitney High School theater production, and was the school's first drama club president. She also was active in community theater and directed and choreographed several children's theater productions.

She graduated from Whitney High School in 2009, going on to attend the University of Southern California's theater program.

Always adventurous, Kate decided to study economics at St. Andrews University, transferring there in 2010.

At St. Andrews University, Kate was a member of the Gilbert and Sullivan Society. She also is remembered as the lone heterosexual to serve on the board of the university's LGBT Society.

Last summer she had the opportunity to combine her passion for musical theater with her economics studies through an internship at the Sacramento Musical Theatre Co. This summer she was looking forward to putting her newly minted economics degree to work with interviews set up in the Sacramento area.

Kate was one of a select group of graduates to be awarded the St. Andrews Student’s Association Honorary Life Membership in recognition of her outstanding contributions to student life at the university. She had learned she was receiving this award shortly before her passing.

Kate was soon to complete her studies for an honors degree in economics from Scotland's St. Andrews University. Family and friends were planning to attend her graduation next month.

In late March Kate became seriously ill with an infection and spent several days in intensive care at Dundee's Ninewells Hospital. She had surgery and was treated with antibiotics.

Linda and Kate's boyfriend, Jonathan, flew out to be with her. Her recovery progressed and she was released from the hospital in early April.

Kate presented herself to the local St. Andrews Hospital two days before her death with the same symptoms that had landed her in the hospital in March.

She was given antibiotics and sent back to her dorm. As far as we know, this was the last time anyone saw her. There were no vital signs when she was discovered in her room on the morning of May 5.

Her cause of death is connected to an infection and surgery complications she had several weeks prior.

A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, May 29, at Shepherd of the Sierra Presbyterian Church, 5400 Barton Road, Loomis, Calif.

A “Seize the Day” celebration of life ceremony will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 30, at Whitney High School Theatre, 701 Wildcat Blvd, Rocklin, Calif. This ceremony will be available via live feed for out-of-town friends. Please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you would like to have the link sent to you.

In lieu of flowers a scholarship fund is being established: The Kate Vasconcellos Memorial Scholarship Fund, 1322 Blue Oaks, Blvd. Suite 100, Roseville, CA  95678.

Ray Buchanan
April 28, 1929-May 18, 2015

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Ray Buchanan passed away peacefully on May 18, 2015, at Sutter Lakeside Hospital after being surrounded by most of his family the previous day.

He was born in Wellington, Texas, eventually moving to Lucerne. He had so many friends and loved this area.

Along the way he joined the Navy, serving two tours. He felt lucky to travel and see so much beautiful country.

He worked in the hardwood floor business and finally opened his own business in 1994, retiring on Oct. 1, 2014, when his health started declining.

Ray married Betty Reynolds on Nov. 9, 1991, and together they spent 24-plus wonderful years. He will be missed by so many.

He leaves behind his wife, Betty; and his children, Mike Buchanan, Midge Buchanan, Bill Meskimen, Charyl (Carl) Young, Sherry Fine, Patty Buchanan, Darla (Bob) Buckner, Vance (Terri) Reynolds and Dena (Bill) Reynolds.

His special friends Bob and Bernie Loe and Joe and Joann Haberthur were also such a wonderful part of his life.

He is predeceased by his daughter, Marge.

Cremation arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary/Chapel of the Lakes Crematory 707-263-0357 or 994-5611. Visit www.chapelofthelakes.com .

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – James Leslie Manuel of Upper Lake passed away in San Francisco on May 7, 2015.

He was born Nov. 17, 1941, to John Manuel and Vivian Mae Willis Manuel Daily in Santa Monica.

An avid gardener, James was a multiple ribbon-winner at the Lake County Fair. His prized entry was always something out of his garden – often it was related to the grape “tree” that he planted shortly after moving to Upper Lake in 1969.

James was a life-long Seventh-Day Adventist who considered the Lakeport church his home. He was proud of having been recently named a deacon of the church.

He volunteered countless hours to the church and its school, Westlake Adventist School, including teaching sign language to numerous students over the years.

Passing along sign language to the youth was especially important – James lost his hearing due to measles as a toddler.

During his lifetime, James found numerous ways to provide for his family, they included; gardener, welder, upholstery and recently beekeeper.

This last endeavor allowed him to provide for his church family. As the bees produced honey, he was able to sell much of it and donate the money to the school.

James was preceded in death by his father John (1971) and mother Vivian (2014). He is survived by his brother John Manuel of Sandy, Ore., and his sister Cheryl Toppa of Lake City, Fla.

Also surviving are his three children and their families: Dana, his wife Marcy and three children of Redding; Deidra Renee Bagley, her husband LeRoy and son Jarek of Yuba City; Walter, his children Bradley, Jessica and Claira of Woodland.

Services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 23, at Lakeport Community Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 1111 Park Way. Private interment will be held at Upper Lake Cemetery.

The family prefers donations be made to Westlake Adventist School, 6585 Westlake Rd, Lakeport, CA 95453, telephone 707-263-4607.

For further information contact Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary at 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611 or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com .