OBITUARIES
James Gow Jr.
78, Brawley
Johnny Macias 76, Former El Centro resident Larry Queen
55, Brawley
JAMES EARNEST GOW JR. Dec. 11, 1939 - Dec. 18, 2017
James Earnest Gow Jr., 78, passed away peacefully at his home in Calipatria surrounded by his loving family on Monday, December 18, 2017.
Ernie was born in Brawley, California on December 11, 1939, to Lois and James E. Gow Sr. After growing up and attending school in Calipatria, he served in the United States Army at Schofield Barracks in Wahiawa, Hawaii, where he met and married Sally, his wife of 58 years. They have five children Winona-Jade Leolani Alo (Winston Versola), Bonnie-Lynn Ku’uipo Verdugo (Ramon), Roxane Leilani Grove (Peter), James E. Gow III (Stacey), Alyson Kapi’olani Jackson (JJ) and two adopted children Simeon Pihana (Beth) and Karen McGoun.
Ernie was known for his sharp, quick-witted sense of humor, endearing to those who knew him. He was generous, kind, loving, and cherished every precious moment spent with each and every friend and family member. Throughout his life Ernie was an avid and outstanding fisherman, hunter, race car driver, mechanic, and all-around DIY handy-man who could fix any and everything. In the work force, he was a highly dedicated Ranch Supervisor for Pat Dockstader at Golden Eagle Hay in Calipatria. After 20 years there he retired in March 2014.
Ernie is preceded in death by his parents and survived by his wife and children, 16 grandchildren and 40 great-grandchildren.
He is deeply loved and will be sorely missed.
Ernie’s wish was to remain at home in his final days. His wife Sally would like to acknowledge and express her deepest gratitude for the loving care and helping hands of their five wonderful children which carried her and allowed his wishes to be honored with great dignity. In addition, the family expresses their deepest gratitude to Accent Care for their invaluable guidance and support to the family during this time.
Visitation is on Friday, January 12, 2017, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Frye Chapel & Mortuary, 799 CA-86, Brawley, CA 92227. A Memorial service and luncheon honoring his life’s journey will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, January 13, 2017, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 490 West D. St, Brawley, CA 92227 and will be officiated by Bishop Keith Smith.
JOHNNY NATIVIDAD MACIAS Sept. 8, 1941 - Dec. 22, 2017
Johnny Natividad Macias, 76, of Las Vegas, NV passed away of natural causes on Friday, December 22, 2017.
Johnny was born on September 8, 1941 in Riverside, CA. He attended Central Union High School, Spartans; class of 1960. After high school he joined the Air Force from 1961-1964.
He worked in Law Enforcement and Union Organizing for many years. He was a Black Belt in Judo. He enjoyed traveling, site seeing, time spent with his horses, and attending Native American POW-WOWs.
He was preceded in death by his father, Gilbert Y. Macias; mother, Demecia R. Macias; wife, Patricia Coy-Macias; siblings, Jess, Manuel, Louise Tiznado and Robert.
He is survived by his daughter, Erica A. Macias of Imperial, CA; son, Cannon K. Macias of Los Angeles, CA; daughter, Alexa M. Farmer (Preston) of San Diego, CA grandchildren: Delaine Alexa Radley, Preston Taylor Thomas Farmer, and Scarlett Skye Mercedes Farmer; brother, Joe Macias; sister, Mary Romine; brother, Tony Macias and numerous nieces and nephews.
Private memorial services will be at a later date for family.
LARRY A. QUEEN Oct. 5, 1962 - Dec. 13, 2017
Larry Queen, 55, of Brawley passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 of a long illness at Mercy Hospital in San Diego.
Larry was born in Brawley, CA but as a young child lived in Texas, Idaho, and Escondido before finally settling in El Centro, CA. He graduated from Central High School in 1981 and entered the work force immediately after high school. Larry worked for Rockwood Chemical Co. in Brawley as a delivery man for 10 years and for Highline Cooling in Holtville as a forklift operator for 8 years until he was forced to retire due to illness. Larry loved fishing and especially enjoyed playing with his granddaughter, Penelope. Larry will be missed by his loved ones.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, MC and Beatrice Queen; Earl and Lela Cisler; father, Hardis Queen; uncle, Mike Queen; father-in-law, Don Casey; and brother-in-law, Richard Casey.
Larry is survived by his wife, Barbara of Brawley, CA; daughter; Holly (Gil Rebollar) of Brawely, CA; granddaughter, Penelope Rebollar of Brawley, CA; mother, Beverly Queen of El Centro, CA; brother, Kenneth Queen of El Centro, CA; mother-in-law, Hildegard Casey of Brawley, CA; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews and nieces.
No services will be held.