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Hardy Antonio Nieto, 52, of Healdsburg, California, passed away unexpectedly on July 26, 2025.
He was born in Lakeport, California, on May 27, 1973, to parents Tom Nieto and the late Lorie (Taylor) Nieto.
He was the beloved partner of Barbara Baugh for 24 years.
Hardy is survived by his father, Tom; brother, Travis; sister-in-law, Jun; nephews, Aidan and Matthew; nieces, Elaina, Alora and Andrea; aunts, Kathy (Mike) DeLeon, Cammie (Neal) Grasteit, Cindy Ramos, Linda Garcia; and family friend, (Aunt) Sue.
He had many close cousins in many states. Ones he saw often in Lakeport were Hugo, Ramona, Juanita, Moses, Leia and Ken.
Hardy’s sudden passing of a heart attack has left his family and many friends heartbroken and in shock. He will be deeply missed also by pets he rescued, Torpedo the “Schipperke dog” and Pocket the “calico Main Coon” who was a tiny kitten that jumped in his pocket in Lake County, so of course he had to bring her home.
Hardy will be remembered for his kind heart, adventurous spirit and constant curiosity about all areas of nature. His home was always open to friends. He and Barbara traveled to many far away places so he always had new stories to share.
A memorial gathering will be planned later and details posted on - Hardy Antonio Nieto's Memorial Website | Ever Loved …. https://everloved.com/life-of/hardy-nieto/ .
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Sondra McDonald
1937-2025
We are sad to announce the passing of Sondra McDonald, nee Bertini.
Loving wife to Ed McDonald and loving mother to Kenneth McDonald and his partner, David.
Private Burial Service planned at the Italian Cemetery in Daly City, California.
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-037 or 707-994-5611, or visit chapelofthelakes.com.
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Richard Carl Harr
1940 - 2025
Richard was born in Portland, Oregon to Carl Royce and Lenore Ruth Harr. He had a younger brother, Tommy J. Harr.
The family moved to Sacramento, California where he met Mary Ann Dowling, mother of his two children, Michael CDR, SC, USN (Ret.) and Teresa Gage, state of California (Ret.)
His family included four grandchildren, Milissa, Brandon, Christopher and Barbara; and two great-grandchildren, Mariah and Nicholas Jr.
After graduating El Camino High School, he joined the U.S. Marine Corps. Later he joined the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department as a patrol officer.
He remarried and moved with Elenor (Elle) Harr to Kelseyville, California where he continued his law enforcement career as a member of Lake County Sheriff’s Department until his retirement.
Richard loved to fly, earning a pilot’s license and gliding on the water. It was fitting that he was able to spend many years as a boat patrolman with Lake County.
He will be missed for his quiet strength and gentle nature. Fair winds and following seas, Richard!
Graveside funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 2, at Kelseyville Cemetery.
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit chapelofthelakes.com. 
