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Carlos B. Webb Jr.
1938 - 2025
Carl Webb passed away on Nov. 22. 2025, in Santa Rosa, California.
Carl is preceded in death by his parents as well as his first wife Laura and second wife Carol.
He is survived by his sister, Carol Harris; sister-in-law, Susie Robertson; son, Marshall Webb; daughters, Michelle Wardall (Steve), Deborah Hysmith (Fred), Eve Koehler (Randy) and Kathlyn Alumbaugh (Mike); stepson, Robert Shinn; granddaughters, Savannah Self and Nicole Alumbaugh; grandsons, Eric Hysmith and Shawn Hysmith (LeaAnna); nephew, Chuck Harris; nieces, Dianne Hoffman and Linda Lantz; and great-grandson, Shawn Jessie Hysmith.
Carl was born in Louisville, Kentucky. After graduating from Santa Clara High School, he joined the Marines.
Carl was a businessman and managed several Woolworth stores before purchasing the first Taco Bell in Napa. In 1969, Carl moved his family to Clearlake where he joined the Lake County Sheriff's Department. In 1988, he graduated from the FBI Academy. Carl was promoted to lieutenant and was tasked as project manager for the construction of the new Hill Road Correctional Facility in Lakeport. Under his leadership, the project was completed on time and under budget. Carl retired after 25 years of service.
Carl was passionate about helping his community and won two Lake County Stars Awards; the Volunteer of the Year award in 2003 and the Spirit of Lake County in 2020.
Carl was a Boy Scout Leader, started the now defunct Clearlake Sportsman's Club, a prior Elks Club and Lions Club member, announced the annual Redbud Parade for many years, was an active participant in the Clearlake Rotary Club for over 40 years, and spent many years on the Clearlake Planning Commission.
When Carl wasn't working, you would find him and Laura fishing. They spent many years fishing Alaska, as well as the Klamath, Smith and Chetco rivers for Salmon and Steelhead. He also loved to travel.
After he retired, he and Laura purchased a RV and traveled throughout the United States and Mexico. When he married Carol, they traveled the world together. They explored as much as they could from hiking the Amazon River, walking the Great Wall of China, visiting Europe, Greece, Africa, and India, to sunbathing in Hawaii, Mexico, Costa Rica and Tahiti.
Carl was an amazing husband, father and friend to all. He will be truly missed.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Kenneth Louie (Louie Geen Wun 雷健雲) ended his great lifelong adventure on Nov. 16, 2025, in Lakeport, California.
Ken was born to mother Choi You Oi and father Louie Fook Ping in Toishan, Guangdong, China on Nov. 4, 1952.
He is survived by his loving wife, Maria; as well as his three children, Jennifer (Stephen), Jason (Tracy) and Jasper (Katherine). He had seven grandchildren, Javien, Devin, Paxton, Maddox, Rhys, Apollo and Livia.
Ken was a character who loved his family and had an extreme passion for life. He tackled every day with an infectious energy and a mischievous twinkle in his eye.
Ken’s adventurous spirit was evident in his lifelong love of the open road, which he often combined with camping trips that took him to the most rugged and beautiful corners of California where he enjoyed shooting guns and hanging around the campfire until the sun came up.
A true chef at heart, he was known for his legendary cooking, turning simple ingredients into a feast through his amazing kung fu cooking style.
Known for his strong convictions and fierce loyalty, Ken never hesitated to stand up for what he believed was right, especially when it came to his family. Ken was fearless in life and wouldn’t hesitate to inform any adversary that he would kick their ass.
Ken was born in China and moved to the U.S. when he was 12. He started a family with his wife Maria and opened Chinese restaurants in Nice, San Francisco, and Redding, California before settling down in Lakeport in 1987. He and his family operated the Asian Dragon restaurant for 25 years.
Ken was a fixture in Lakeport where he could be seen driving his purple 1956 pickup truck down Main Street, wearing his trimmed trucker hat and proudly displaying two American flags waving in the wind.
Ken loved his wife of 50 years, was extremely proud of his kids, and loved the moments he spent with his grandchildren.
He will be missed by his family and the many friends that were gifted with his presence.
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Sheila Rose Beech, 91, passed away peacefully on Oct. 29, 2025.
Sheila was born on June 3, 1934, in Birmingham, England. She lived in England, until immigrating to the United States with her husband and two daughters in 1963, where they made the Bay Area their home.
Sheila was a stay-at-home mom, devoting herself to her family. Upon retirement, Sheila and her husband relocated to Lake County, where they lived for over 40 years.
Sheila was a loving and devoted wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. She is preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Kenneth John Beech.
She is survived by her brother, Brian Gates (Joan); daughters, Carol Jacquez (Sal), Denise Curran (Mike); grandchildren, Leah Marshall; Justin Jacquez; Brandon Jacquez (Mellissa); Michelle Crabtree; Scott Crabtree (Amber); Ben Crabtree-Alvarado (Angel); many great-grandchildren, and a great-great-grandchild.
Sheila had a passion for gardening, and her talent for cooking and baking brought warmth and joy to family gatherings. Her legacy will live on in the values she instilled in all of us. Her presence will be missed.
