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ESSENTIALS OBITUARIES Wally Richardson
Mary K. Brancheau
Dec. 12, 1942 – June 23, 2022
Oct. 19, 1923 – May 21, 2022
Wally Richardson (98 years young) passed away peacefully Saturday, May 21, with his wife Jenny of 64 years by his side. Together they raised four children Linda Gargiulo (Dave), Deborah Campbell (Brian), Stan Richardson (Sandy) and Susan Lehner (T.C.) Wally is also survived by his twin sister Virginia Dollarhyde and five grandchildren; Jennifer Gargiulo, Sean Campbell (Kylie), Carlee Kensiski (Trevor), Dani Campbell and Connor Lehner (Corie). Wally was able to meet and hold his new great-grandson, Keegan Campbell, shortly before his passing. Wally had a passion for flying from an early age. At 17 years old, he convinced his mother to sign for him so he could join the Navy. He was part of the first convoy to Pearl Harbor after the bombing, working as a radio operator and used his free time to earn flight hours. During the Korean War, Wally was a Corsair pilot flying off the destroyer, the USS Boxer. When he passed Wally was one of the last two survivors of his squadron. After the war, Wally went on to fly with United Airlines for 30 years, a dream come true. Along with flying, he worked in real estate and syndicated several partnerships, served in the Naval Reserves and retired as a Lt. Commander. Another passion of Wally’s was the forming of the love and kindness movement with Jenny. He loved sharing his thoughts and wisdom with the kids, encouraging them to “always be kind whenever possible ... and it’s always possible!” Wally’s face would light up when he saw the students. As he and Jenny passed out pens and bookmarks, Wally would share his Wallyisms, hoping to send a ripple of kindness into the world. Wally will be remembered for his infectious smile, love of jokes, great work ethic, perseverance of his dreams and his ability to never meet a stranger. His memory will be cherished by his family and community far and wide. Celebration of life will be held at Hills Church, 800 White Rock Road, El Dorado Hills Saturday, July 16 at 10 a.m. All are welcome.
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Mary K. Brancheau, age 79 of Placerville, completed her life journey peacefully on June 23. She was preceded in death by her parents Robert H. and Marion E. Baglin; her son Gary J. Finley and the father of her children James A. Finley Jr. She is survived by her husband John Brancheau of Placerville; sister Elizabeth Stefanich of Fresno, Calif.; daughter Teri Williams (Dean) of Boise, Idaho; granddaughter Sarah Winegeart (Karsten) of Austin, Texas; grandson Brian Williams of Boise, Idaho; nieces and nephews Beth, Tracy, Eric, Michelle and Anthony and numerous friends. Mary Kay lived most of her life in Placerville. The Baglin family moved to the area in 1954 to purchase The Quality Shop, a fabric store located on Main Street in downtown Placerville. Mary Kay graduated from El Dorado High School in 1960. She attended Fresno State College and after marrying and starting a family in southern California, the Finley family moved to Placerville in 1972 to assume ownership of The Quality Shop when Mary Kay’s parents retired. On June 22, 1985 Mary Kay married John Brancheau. The couple recently celebrated their
CRIME LOG The following was taken from El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office logs:
June 22 12:41 a.m. Trespassing was reported at Laurel Oaks Park on Whistlers Bend Way in El Dorado Hills. 7:46 a.m. Burglary was reported on Highway 49 in Placerville. 10:22 a.m. Assault with a deadly weapon was reported on Fort Jim Road in Placerville. 12:36 p.m. Grand theft was reported on Pleasant Valley Road in El Dorado. 1:10 p.m. Burglary was reported at an auto body shop on Pony Express Trail in Camino.
South Lake Tahoe 78/37 75/41
Georgetown 83/60 Coloma 90/58 El Dorado Hills 89/54
Placerville 86/58
Cameron Park 87/53
Diamond Springs 86/58
Camino 81/58
Pollock Pines 80/56
1:53 p.m. A 37-year-old man was booked into county jail on a felony parole violation. He was taken into custody on Main Street in Georgetown. 2:09 p.m. Burglary was reported on Crystal Boulevard in El Dorado.
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June 23 2:37 p.m. Burglary to a vehicle was reported at a restaurant on Palmer Drive in Cameron Park. 4:38 p.m. Battery was reported at a restaurant on Missouri Flat Road in Placerville.
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37th wedding anniversary. During their marriage they enjoyed spending time together, with family and with their pets, as well as gardening, pizza night, movies and entertaining. Mary Kay loved Placerville and was a vibrant member of the community, earning an AA in gerontology from American River College, volunteering for worthy organizations and for teaching classes in modeling, finishing, makeup, color analysis, ballet, manners and senior fitness. From 1979-81 Mary Kay served as the director for the Maid of El Dorado beauty pageant. Many years later she was honored to be named the 2010 El Dorado Rose, a recognition of women over 60 who are longtime Placerville residents that have dedicated their lives to giving back to the community. At the time she was quoted as saying “The great thing about being a candidate for El Dorado Rose is that it honors the person you have become, not what you aspire to be.” To her family, friends and acquaintances she was an inspirational, positive, loving and giving person who made us all better for having known her. How truly grateful I am to have a Mother who makes saying goodbye so hard. Rest easy in God’s loving arms. I love you my sweet Mother. -Teri The family will announce a celebration of life at a later date. For information, to send a note, or to share a memory about Mary Kay, please email: mkcelebrationoflife@gmail.com.
8:44 p.m. Battery was reported on Pine Cone Drive in Pollock Pines.
June 24 1:51 p.m. Battery was reported at the amphitheater on Town Center Boulevard in El Dorado Hills. 8:36 a.m. Grand theft was reported on Hastings Drive in Rescue.
8:37 a.m. Burglary to a vehicle was reported on Kettering Place in El Dorado Hills. 12:30 p.m. Grand theft was reported at a grocery store on Missouri Flat Road in Placerville. 1:16 p.m. Grand theft was reported on Blue Ledge Lane in Garden Valley. 2:27 p.m. Assault with a deadly weapon was reported on Saratoga Lane in Cameron Park. 7:53 p.m. A 34-year-old man suspected of being drunk in public was booked into county jail. He was arrested on Highway 50 (exact location not clear). 8:55 p.m. A 58-year-old woman was booked into county jail on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol. She was taken into custody on Highway 50 in Fresh Pond.
June 25 11:50 a.m. Grand theft was reported on Red Hawk Parkway in Shingle Springs. 6:15 p.m. Burglary was reported on Greenwood Lane in Cameron Park. 7:56 p.m. Battery was reported at the Rock Creek Bridge on Rock Creek Road north of Placerville. 9:15 p.m. Battery was reported at a campground/resort on Highway 49 in Lotus.
2:03 p.m. Booked into county jail on suspicion of drunk driving was a 24-year-old man picked up on Timberline Ridge Drive in El Dorado Hills. 8:42 p.m. A 41-year-old man
was taken to county jail for reportedly being in possession of a controlled substance and illegal paraphernalia. He was arrested on Palmer Drive at Kevin Street in Cameron Park.
LAKE LEVELS Stumpy Meadows Reservoir as of June 29 Water storage 19,355 acre-feet Percent full 97% Inflow 22.16 cfs Outflow – cfs Folsom Reservoir as of June 30 Water storage 815,394 acre-feet Percent full 83% Inflow 1,671 cfs Outflow 5,447 cfs Union Valley as of June 30 Water storage 258,319 acre-feet Percent full 97% Inflow 0 cfs Outflow 0 cfs Loon Lake as of June 30 Water storage 67,559 acre-feet Percent full 97% Inflow 0 cfs Outflow 0 cfs Ice House as of June 30 Water storage 39,418 acre-feet Percent full 91% Inflow 22 cfs Outflow 0 cfs Lake Aloha as of June 30
Water storage 4,969 acre-feet Percent full 99% Inflow 11.98 cfs Outflow 15 cfs Caples Lake as of June 30 Water storage 22,209 acre-feet Percent full 99% Inflow 0 cfs Outflow 49.40 cfs Echo Lake as of June 30 Water storage 1,950 acre-feet Percent full 100% Inflow 6.41 cfs Outflow 4.18 cfs Silver Lake as of June 30 Water storage 8,327 acre-feet Percent full 96% Inflow 4.67 cfs Outflow 4.50 cfs Sly Park as of June 30 Water storage 32,257 acre-feet Percent Full 78.6% Inflow 7.08 cfs Outflow 44.20 cfs American River as of June 30 Flow 124.80 cfs
11:27 p.m. Battery was reported at a restaurant on Embarcadero Drive in El Dorado Hills.
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12:04 p.m. A 28-year-old man suspected of DUI was booked into county jail. He was taken into custody at Blackstone Parkway and Aldridge Way in El Dorado Hills.
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