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2A | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2018 | SIUSLAW NEWS T HE R ECORD OBITUARIES AYALA—Jose Reyna Ayala, 46, passed away at home on Oct. 12, 2018. Jose was born Aug. 25, 1972, in Hojo De Agua, San Gabriel, Jalisco, Mexico to Maria Ayala Ro dr iguez and Augus- tin Reyna Romero. Jose had four sisters: Irma Rey- na Ayala, Gloria Rey- na Ayala, Jose Ayala Griselda Reyna Aya- la and Guadalupe Reyna Aya- la; and four brothers: Sergio Reyna Ayala, Nazianzus Reyna Ayala, Armondo Reyna Ayala and Martin Reyna Ayala. Jose moved to Florence in the 1990s and enjoyed a career in the restaurant industry. Jose enoyed our community and hanging out with people from all different walks of life. He was friendly, loving and caring to all. Jose is survived by his wife, Lesli, and four children: Alisa (22), Marcos (20), Victor (13) and Joe (10). Jose’s infectious smile and charming personality will be missed by many in our com- munity. The community is invited to a service on Friday, Oct. 26, at 9 a.m., at Our Lady of the Dunes Catholic Church, 85060 High- way 101. There will also be a celebra- tion of his life on Friday, Oct. 26, at 9 p.m. at Ichiban Lounge. VANGOR—Andy Vangor was only two weeks away from celebrating his 96th birthday at his favorite spot, the Traveler’s Cove restaurant in Old Town, Florence, but unfortunately the party planned in his honor Oct. COURTS Oct. 2 • Ryan William McCurdy pleaded guilty to criminal trespass and driving while suspended. He was sentenced to 10 days in the Florence City Jail. He must pay $1330 in fines and shall not contact or be in or about the residence or place of employment of the victim. • Terrence Greyson Wino- na pleaded no contest to ha- rassment. He was sentenced to one day in the Florence City Jail. He must pay $500 in fines and shall not contact or be in or about the residence or place of employment of the victim. • Maurice Ramirez pleaded guilty to theft. He must pay $535 in fines and shall not contact or be in or about the residence or place of employ- ment of the victim. • Michael David Wicks pleaded no contest to disor- derly conduct. He must pay $415 in fines and shall not contact or be in or about the residence or place of employ- ment of the victim. Oct. 9 • Mikel D. Arko pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct and criminal trespass. He was sentenced to two days in the Florence City Jail and shall not contact or be in or about the residence or place of employment of the victim. Get help with utilities starting Nov.1 Siuslaw Outreach Ser- vices, 1576 12th St. in Florence, will be open for Low-Income Housing En- ergy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) sign-ups on Thursday, Nov. 1, starting at 9 a.m. Sign-ups may be done in-person, by phone at 541-997-2816, or online at www.lanecounty.org/ energyassistance. A limited number of sign-up spots will be avail- able. LIHEAP is a federally funded program designed to help low-income indi- viduals and families deal with heating and energy burdens associated with an increase in winter-time bills. Eligibility is determined by income. To sign up or get more information please con- tact Siuslaw Outreach Ser- vices at www.florencesos. org or call 541-997-2816. • Anastasia Marie Riley pleaded guilty to theft. She was sentenced to four days in the Florence City Jail. She must pay $430 in fines and shall not contact or be in or about the residence or place of employment of the victim. 28, will have to carry on with- out his physical presence. Yet Andy’s many friends will still feel his wonderful spirit as we remember and honor him while listening to the great live jazz and blues tunes that drew him each week to this comfort- able venue. A n d y was the only child of his par- ents, An- drew Van- gor and Julia Klin- ka, and Andy Vangor managed to survive a difficult upbringing in very poor surroundings. He joined the Navy in World War II and was stationed in San Diego where he met and soon mar- ried Rhoda Goldman, the love of his life. In Memory of Leah Goodwin After starting a family with two children, Robert and An- drea, the Vangors moved from a small rental house in Venice, Calif., to their first real home in the newly-built community of Lakewood. Andy worked in the aero- space industry for North American, Douglas, and Hughes Aircraft, and after the children were grown and on their own, he took early retire- ment and moved with Rhoda to the northern California town of Paradise. In the late ‘90s, they made their final move north to the gated retirement community of Florentine Estates in Florence, where Andy played golf, Rhoda volunteered at a local elemen- tary school and the two danced weekly at the Traveler’s Cove. After Rhoda fell to a sudden and unexpected death on that same Cove dance floor, Andy Book by Doug Wright Music by Scott Frankel - Lyrics by Michael Korie Based on the fi lm Grey Gardens by David Maysles, Albert Maysles, Ellen Hovde, Muffi e Mayer and Susan Froemke carried on alone and continued to live a great life for the next 14 years with the support of many, many wonderful friends in the Florence area. He could be found almost ev- ery week (usually 2 or 3 times per week) at his special table and on the Cove dance floor (waxed of course by Andy) listening to his favorite bands, growling at the line dancers but especially pleased when he heard great blues tunes being played there. In his final years he loved to watch sports and play hours of pinochle with his good friend Micheline Perry. He is survived by his two children and by niece and nephew Lois and Larry. Andy lived a long and re- markable life staying inde- pendent and active in his own home at age 95, until just nine days before he passed peace- fully in his sleep at Hubbard’s Retreat. He will be missed and long remembered in Florence by all who knew him, and he will be honored Sunday, Oct. 28, from 6 to 9 pm at — of course — the Traveler’s Cove. All music lovers and friends of Andy are welcome to attend. SKINNER—Robert “Bob” Skinner, 80, passed away Oct. 19, 2018. Andreason’s is in charge of arrangements. Independent and Here to Stay! Your Florence Sears is not affected by Sears Holdings bankruptcy 685 Hwy 101, Florence • 541-997-3273 DIRECTED BY JASON WOOD Music Direction by Rhianna Haines & Sheena Moore Presented in concert style with full orchestration Come see & hear what happened at Grey Gardens. $20 at Florence Event Center or www.eventcenter.org Nov 1, 2, 3 at 7pm & Nov 4 at 2pm Visit us online: www.TheSiuslawNews.com
