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Christopher Jay

Humphreys

March 27, 1963 - Feb. 8, 2023

Christopher Jay “C.J.”

Humphreys passed away

February 8, in Sacramento Calif., at the age of 59. To comfort and support him at his bedside, were his mother, daughters, partner and friends. C. J. was an organ donor. Before the family said their final goodbyes, a walk of honor was held in the hospital to recognize this compassionate act. The hall was lined with friends and sta , as his family walked one last time beside him. C. J. was able to save multiple lives with his generous donation.

Christopher was born in Sacramento March 27, 1963. In the early ‘70’s he and his family moved to Rescue, Calif., where he grew up, he attended school and was a volunteer firefighter. His family raised many farm animals and had large gardens. Though he liked the animals and helped with the chores; unless it had wheels and speed, he wasn’t too interested. He graduated from Ponderosa High School, class of ‘81 and went on to receive an AA degree from American River College in Auto Mechanics. He went on to follow that passion by becoming a well known and respected race car driver in Placerville, Calif. Apart from his love of racing, he was an incredibly creative hardworking man. A true jack of all trades and perfectionist. He had a long career with Rawles Engineering, over 20 years, where he ran big machinery and everything he touched was always done with care.

From 1989-2022 C. J. a ectionately known as the “Happy Camper”, in the #85 car, ranks number five in all-time winged 360 sprint car wins at the Placerville Speedway. He also holds the honor of being the original North vs. South Civil War Series Champion in 1991. C. J. was larger than life on and o the race track. He was loved by his fans — his love for them is what drove his desire and passion for the sport.

He was also a doting and gentle father, grandfather, son, friend and animal lover. He enjoyed a good conversation, helping others, and had the warmest smile. Both proud and humble, he will be deeply missed by many.

C. J. is survived by his Mother, Penny; his four daughters — Cassandra; Jacquelin; Anastasia; Peyton and his partner Vallean. A grandfather to five, he also leaves behind Soleil, Sylvie, Emalyn, Braelyn, and Daxton.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, May 5th at 11:00 a.m. at Green Valley Community Church o Missouri Flat Rd with food and refreshments to follow at Placerville Speedway. On Saturday May 6, there will be a memorial lap in his honor at the Speedway. Memorial shirts will be sold to benefit his daughters.

Irene Guinevere (Watkins) Ford

Feb. 22, 1927 – March 26, 2023

Irene G. Ford, 96, of El Dorado Hills, died Sunday, March 26, at home. Irene was the daughter of the late Henry C. P. Watkins and the late Irene Robertson Watkins. She was born in Fresno, where she grew up. She obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in zoology from Fresno State College and a Master’s Degree in education from the University of Kansas in Lawrence. There she met her husband of 67 years, Robert Whittier Ford, who preceded her in death in 2017. She taught grade school in Claycomo, MO for several years. She and Robert moved to California where she took a break from teaching to start a family. When the children were older, she went back to teaching. She taught second grade for over twenty years for the Rescue School District, first at Rescue School in Rescue, then at Jackson School in El Dorado Hills, where she was one of the founding teachers. She was a long-time member of Journey Church in Folsom, where she sang alto in the choir for many years.

Irene was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Ford, brother, Henry Watkins, half-sister Westra Ingalls and half-brother, Mahlon Watkins. She is survived by her son Keith Ford (Patricia) of Los Gatos, daughter Rebecca Poole (Mark, late) of Ga ney, SC, and daughter Catherine Hack of Diamond Springs, as well as 15 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 16 at Journey Church, 450 Blue Ravine Rd, Folsom, Calif.

Segrid Laughlin Salmon

July 30, 1933 – March 30, 2023

Segrid Laughlin Salmon, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother died March 30, 2023, in Placerville, California. She was 89 years old.

Segrid was born July 30, 1933, to Stanley Joe Laughlin and Olive May Foster Laughlin in Chanute, Kansas. She grew up in Prescott, Kansas and Ft. Scott Kansas, meeting her future husband, Harold (Sam) Salmon, when she was a 13-year-old freshman at Fort Scott High School. She was in a Spanish class with seniors and was so in awe of them she never spoke to anyone the entire year. After High School, Segrid worked various jobs, including in the o ces of the Kansas Ordnance Plant, a munitions factory located in Parsons, Kansas. While working there, Segrid and Sam carried on a long-distance courtship and in the summer of 1952, they were married at the old Methodist church in Hiattville, Kansas. Four children were born to them in ensuing years, as they moved from Hiattville to Newton, Kansas; Manhattan, Kansas; and Edmond, Oklahoma. Segrid was a devoted Mother to her children and stayed home to care for them, later working for several years in the oil and gas industry in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She was deeply interested in genealogy and was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, National Society Colonial Dames, First Families of the Twin Territories (Oklahoma), and the Wing Family of America.

Segrid and Sam began spending winters in Oro Valley, AZ in 1995 and eventually retired there. Segrid enjoyed quilting, hiking, and exploring the Southwest. An avid sports fan, she enjoyed following Kansas State football and basketball, and Diamondbacks baseball for the 20 years they lived in Arizona, and then San Francisco Giants baseball after Sam and she moved to Placerville, Calif., in 2016.

Segrid was preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Olive (Foster) Laughlin, and her dear husband of 70 years Harold Ross (Sam) Salmon. Her surviving family members, who will miss her dearly, include her brother Dan Laughlin (Jan), Mapleton, Kansas; four children and their spouses, Phyllis (Salmon) and Bryan Hunter of Lawrence, KS; Denise (Salmon) and Jim Brownlee of Surprise, AZ; Joe and Cyndy (Reno) Salmon of Placerville, CA; and Scott and Melissa (Scallan) Salmon of Tomball, TX; nine grandchildren, Erica Hunter, Nicole (Hunter) Jones, Dan Brownlee, Rebecca (Brownlee) McEfee, Billy Brownlee, Tom Salmon, Je Salmon, Melanie (Juneau) Luttrell, and Trevor Salmon; and 14 great-grandchildren. A private family celebration of Segrid’s life is planned for a later date.

Segrid was most of all a loving wife, mother and grandmother who was devoted to her family. She will be dearly missed by all of us.

Mark A. Villalta

Sept. 10, 1958 - March 26, 2023

He will be missed. Survived by daughter, Desiree, son Mark E and sister Taya.

Barbara F. Russo

Sept. 25, 1930 – March 13, 2023

Barbara F. Russo passed away in the late evening of March 13 in Comfort Care at Marshall Hospital after su ering an incapacitating stroke. She was born in London, England on September 25, 1930 to Frances and Arthur Batchelor. She is preceded in death by her younger Brother Robert Batchelor, and is survived by her loving husband Frank P. Russo II of 55 years, four step children, eleven grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren.

When Barbara was a young girl the German Nazis bombed her family’s home fatally wounding her mother, while her father was a Sergeant Major in the British Army fighting in WWII, he was captured and held for 4 1/2 years in a Japanese Internment Camp. Barbara’s father was instrumental in the construction of the Bridge on the River Kwai and also survived the Bataan Death March of 1942. Barbara attended a British Girls Boarding School where she practiced Ballet, she was a long distance swimmer practicing to swim the English Channel, and became a professional diver and swimmer in a water show, training and performing with Johnny Weissmuller. She earned a Master’s Degree in Archaeology from Cambridge University, as well as becoming a licensed Certified Public Accountant. After graduating she traveled all over Europe and Morocco, then moved to Canada before moving to Santa Barbara, California, where she met the love of her life, they married in 1968, where they lived until moving to Placerville, California in 1978.

Barbara joined Placerville’s Shakespeare Club in 1991, was very active and committed within this organization, in fact she was just honored with the Lifetime Member Award last month after over 30 years of contributing and participating. There will be a private Celebration of Life held.

Marlene Joy Van Winden

Dec. 30, 1934 - Feb. 24, 2023

Marlene Joy Van Winden, peacefully returned to the Lord’s care at the age of 88, the morning of Friday, February 24, 2023, in Sacramento Calif., surrounded by her loving family. Marlene was born to Walter and Maryan Lewis, December 30, 1934, in Oakland, California. She attended Saint Elizabeth’s High School, where she met her future husband, Arnold Paul Van Winden. They were married on September 12, 1953. In 1959, they moved to Lafayette, California and raised their fi ve children. Marlene was a homemaker and helped Arnold with his wood shutter business, Van’s Shutter House and later for a short time at ARCO Wood Products. Marlene was very involved in community activities as her family was growing up. She volunteered as a school Room Mother, 4-H Leader, and was a member of the Native Daughters of the Golden West. Later, she entered the job market, working part time in sales at J C Penny’s and Emporium Capwell’s department stores. When her children were grown, she went to work full time for the Contra Costa County O ce of Education. There she worked with special needs students as an assistant to the teacher in the classroom. She and Arnold retired in 2000, and moved to Diamond Springs, California. Marlene got right to work there volunteering at St. Patrick’s Upper Room, The Clothes Closet, and as a Eucharist Minister. Marlene also enjoyed gardening, traveling, cruising, and spending time with friends and family. In 2020, Marlene moved to Elk Grove, California to be closer to her family, while continuing to make new friends and lasting memories.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Maryan Lewis; her husband, Arnold Van Winden; her brother, Robert Jensen; and her sister Barbara Turner. She is survived by her children, Loretta, David, John, Allen, Arnold and three grandchildren, Jacob, Britany, and Troy.

A Rosary is scheduled for Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at 5:00 pm at Chapel of the Pines, 2855 Cold Springs Road, Placerville, California.

A Funeral Mass will then be held on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at 11:00 am at St. Patrick Church, 3109 Sacramento Street, Placerville, California, 95667.

Obituaries

John Patrick Musholt

aug. 9, 1958 – March 27, 2023

John Musholt was born and raised in Dobbins, Calif., and resided for many years in Pollock Pines, Calif. John worked in various areas of the logging industry for 46 years. He was also the proud owner/operator of JP Musholt Trucking. John was well respected in the community and known for his sense of humor and huge personality. He impacted many lives along the way. He loved nothing more in this world than his grandchildren and the time he spent with them and the memories they made.

He is proceeded in death by his Mother Elizabeth Musholt and his Father Patrick Musholt. His brothers Joseph Musholt, Raymond Landstedt & Edwin Driscoll. His sister Elizabeth Musholt & his nephew Randall Landstedt.

He is survived by his children Patrick Musholt and LaDonna Garrett. His siblings Danny Landstedt, Shirley Driscoll, Polly Bartlett, Peggy Beck & Patty Musholt.

His grandchildren Abigail Garrett, Joseph Troupe, Adeline Musholt, Ian Musholt, Summer Pinkston, Zachary Pinkston, Aaron Pinkston, Eric Hawkins & Kendra Hawkins.

His funeral will be held April 16th at 11 am at the Alcouffe Community Center located at 9185 Marysville Rd., Oregon House, Calif.

Stanley Kubat

Stanley Roger Kubat, better known as “Stan the Man”, passed away at 60 years old on March 5, 2023. His celebration of life will be held on Monday June 19, 2023, in South Lake Tahoe. RSVP to stanleyrkubat@gmail.com

Stan was born on June 19, 1962, to Lorraine and Stephen Kubat. He graduated from Mater Dei High in 1980 and went on to own his own construction business, where he created beautiful masonry and lovely homes. He was a good businessman, but not a great businessman. His heart was too big to allow him to be that, always wanting to help his customers out by lowering his prices so much, he hardly made a profit. But that selflessness and giving nature was just one reason why he was so loved by so many. He was also courageous, manly, thoughtful, gentle, one of a kind and overall, hilarious. To spend time with Stan was to have a front row seat at your own comedy show. He was a wonderful brother, spending hours on the phone with his siblings anytime he could. He was also a doting husband to his late wife, Peggy Kubat, whom he adored until his last day. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.danerimortuary.com and signing the guest book.

Christopher Justin Hayes

June 25, 1975 – March 13, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Christopher Justin Hayes announces his passing on Monday, March 13 at the age of 47. A loving brother, friend, and father of three. Chris was born June 25, 1975 in Placerville to Samuel and Susan Hayes (Tripp). He was an accomplished artist who expressed himself through his art and tattoo work for the last 32 years up and down the west coast and Tennessee.

Chris had a passion for art, fishing and skateboarding to name a few. His career was spent creating personalized tattoo experiences around the world while immortalizing tattoo culture. He expressed himself through his artwork and did everything with all his heart. Chris had an enormous heart and an unfaltering love for all those he crossed paths with. He was known for his quick wit, his infectious smile, his laugh, and his kind and compassionate spirit. He was also known to have raised some hell from time to time.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents O’Neal and Sue Hayes and Don and Marilyn Ferguson. He is survived by his parents, Samuel Hayes Bismarck ND; Susan Tripp (Wesley) of Placerville; three children - Corbin; Eamon and Freya Hayes of Gualala; his siblings Melissa Lundin (Bismarck, ND); and Erin Rose (Covington, Tenn); Aunt - Jane Ferguson Meyers (Michael) (Pollock Pines, CA); Uncle - Joe Ferguson (Grizzly Flats, CA.); three nieces- Ieree and Mesa Lundin of Bismarck, and Olive Rose, Covington; and several cousins and close friends he called family. Chris’s friends and family would like to personally thank the Hoopa Valley Community for their outpouring of love and endless support of Chris over the years. they would also like to extend their personal gratitude to Tim. They are forever grateful and their love is with you as his was with Chris.

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