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BROWN, Donald D.,

TAKAGI, Alice Kimiko,

INCERPI, CAREL,

Graveside services were held November 17, 2003 at the Alta Mesa Memorial Park, Palo Alto. Donations to the charity of your choice preferred.

TORRES, Louis E.,

Born on the 13th of April 1925 in Roseville, California to Cayetana Velasco and Guadalupe Torres, he spent his early childhood here. His family later moved to Colotlan, Jalisco, near Guadalajara in

Mexico where he grew up. During his youth he was an avid soccer fan.

As a young adult still in his teens, he returned to the United States and ultimately settled down in Sacramento, California where he met the love of his life; Elodia Samaniego. Here he enjoyed

volunteering his time, organizing soccer games and Mexican-American festivities.

Always the ambitious entrepreneur, Louis could always be found reading and reaching for higher horizons. Eager to make a better life, the adventurous Louis traveled to the last frontier, Anchorage, Alaska where a plethora of opportunities existed. There he saved for his upcoming marriage. In 1951, he married Elodia in Sacramento and then returned to Alaska.

Soon after, through his hard work and planning, he acquired the Ace Janitorial Service from his employer and began expanding his accounts to include banks, government buildings and major shopping stores. Louis also organized the Latino Pan-American Club in Anchorage, for social events, dining and dancing.

Louis enjoyed taking his wife to the original and only Mexican food restaurant in Alaska. Being true to his goals and enjoying his wife’s cooking, Louis purchased this tiny restaurant in 1958 and named it, the La Cabana. He eventually completely rebuilt and expanded the restaurant in the early seventies, then sold it in 1999, after a long successful run.

In 1964, Louis moved his young family, now with six children to the San Francisco Bay Area where they settled down in Los Altos, California. Determined to heighten his success, he promptly joined a partnership. They opened and operated the Prime Rib Inn in Palo Alto, California. Soon the partners moved on and he became the sole proprietor, and successfully ran the restaurant for over twenty-five years, until 1990.

Not to be outdone by these successes, Louis also acquired a historical building in downtown Los Altos, California in the early seventies.

He then remodeled this building into a commercial complex, and the Bullfighter Inn restaurant. He then purchased the Caravan Inn Lodge in Mountain View, California and remodeled the structure as the El Camino Real Lodge and the Copperwood Inn restaurant. Opportunity came knocking again and he purchased the King’s Table restaurant in Redwood City, California where he remodeled the structure and leased out the property. Even after retiring in 1990, he continued investing in property.

Louis’ vision was to establish a business and a home for each of his children. Always inspirational and professional, he was also known for his generous, humorous and childlike mannerism. In his

love for travel with his family, he always shared his appreciation of art and history. He routinely put his family and extended family members first, always willing to sacrifice his own personal desires. From his immediate family, relatives, friends and associates, Louis has touched and influenced us all. We are proud of what he has accomplished. We are all grateful to him for enriching our lives.

Louis will be greatly missed by his loving wife, Elodia of 52 years and his immediate family; Robert Torres, Cynthia and Joey Bulash, Reuben Torres, Edward Torres, Anthony and Dana Torres, Joseph Torres and his grandchildren: Lance, Peter, Ashley, Rachelle and Maya.

Preceded in death by his father and mother Cayetana Velasco and Guadalupe Torres, and sister Cuca de Ybarrando. He leaves brothers: Jose Torres, and his sister Luz Mendoza. He also leaves his mother-in-law: Carlota Samaniego; brother and sister-in-laws: Mercedes and Tom Grosen, Joe and Marcella Saminiego, Charlotte and Ben Valdez, Sam and Bev Samaniego, Dora and Robert Cummins, Stella Maynard, George and Jane Samaniego, Bob and Margie Samaniego; and numerous other relatives, nephews, nieces, loving friends, and associates.

All were welcomed for the Vigil Services on Sunday the 16th of November 2003 at the Johnson Funeral Home, located at 17720 N. Monterey Road in Morgan Hill. Viewing was from 2:00pm to 7:30pm, with Vigil Service beginning at 7:30 pm.

Funeral Mass was held on November 17, 2003 at Saint Catherine’s Church, Morgan Hill. Burial Services followed at Mount Hope Cemetery. Family and friends were then invited to the Torres family home for reflection and celebration of the life of Louis E. Torres.

TAYLOR, William Frank,

He was born February 28, 1948 to Frank William and FaNon Clawson Taylor. He earned BA and MBA degrees from the University of Utah. An active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he served a two and a half year mission in the French Polynesian Islands. He held several leadership positions in the Los Altos II and Heritage Oaks wards of the Church, most recently working with the youth. An Eagle Scout, he particularly enjoyed serving in the scouting program. With a lifelong love of music, he shared his talents in many choirs and was an accomplished organist.

He married Jane Wells Patty on September 18, 1976 in the LDS Oakland Temple. He is survived by is wife and four children, Amanda (Mrs. Thomas) Carmack, Matthew, Brent and Scott Taylor, and grandson, Miles Carmack, all of Los Altos; parents Frank and Lucy Taylor; sister Carolyn Harmon and brother Keith Dutson of Salt Lake City. He was preceded in death by his mother, FaNon and a sister Elizabeth Gee.

A devoted husband and father, this quiet man taught others by his example. He was a hard working kind and gentle soul. He loved serving God, his family and those around him. He had many friends and will be greatly missed.

Visitation with family was held November 13 at Roller, Hapgood & Tinney in Palo Alto. Funeral services were held November 14 with visitation at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Los Altos, CA. Interment following services at Alta Mesa Cemetery, Palo Alto. Donations may be made to Pathways Hospice or the Boy Scouts of America.

MEYER, Dorothy Dewers,

She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Raymond Paul Meyer, Sr., her sister-in-law Val Dewers, her four children and their spouses, Raymond and Theresa Meyer, Jr., Joan Meyer, Nancy and Michael. Thomas, Richard and Chris Meyer, Marilyn Meyer, her nine grandchildren and her eleven great grandchildren.

Dorothy and Raymond Sr. owned and operated Meyer Appliance from 1946 until they quasi-retired in 1976. She raised four children while co-operating the family business. Dorothy was an avid golfer and past president of the QUOTA Club of Mountain view. She devoured books with a passion and delighted in her family of which she was the loving matriarch, spending most summer weekends boating with family at the Delta and winters in the Sierra.

A memorial service was held November 15, at the Spangler Mortuary on 799 Castro St., Mtn. View. Donation in lieu of flowers may be made to Hospice of the valley or the Cancer Society.