OBITUARIES

Henry Anderson 88, Brawley Betty Cloud 85, El Centro Luvenia Harrington 90, Brawley Mary Hausmann 83, Brawley Otis Kiles 80, El Centro Meta Krueger 97, El Centro Robert McPhetrige 74, El Centro Adrian Osuna 25, Holtville Wally Ruiz 63, Brawley

HENRY LELAND ANDERSON Dec. 27, 1929 - May 6, 2018

Henry (Andy) Anderson, a true American hero, passed away on May 6, 2018 at Yuma Regional Medical Center at the age of 88 due to lung complications. He was surrounded by family.

“Andy” was born in Oakland, California on December 27, 1929 to Henry and Vendela Anderson. His biological father died when Andy was three years of age.

Andy was raised in Fresno under the watchful eye of his mother and step father Isadore Nelson.

Upon graduation from high school Andy tried working in a floral shop and later a construction company in San Jose. Since neither job seemed to be a viable career, Andy joined the US Navy in 1950.

As a member of the US Navy, Andy was assigned to the USS Carmick (DMS 33) where his duties were described as “mine sweeping” and “shelling”. Before leaving the Navy in 1953, Andy was also assigned to similar duties on the USS Thompson (DMS 38).

After three years in the Navy, Andy thought his military career had finished and he returned home. While at home he purchased and operated a Texaco gasoline station. The service station business did not capture Andy’s imagination so he once again enlisted in the military. This time he joined the US Army.

As a proud member of the US Army Andy completed one tour of Germany, two tours of peace time Korea and two tours of war time Vietnam.

In Vietnam Andy was a leader of men with the rank of Command Sergeant Major. As the highest ranking enlisted man, he was responsible for bringing many men home safely. Andy took his responsibilities very seriously and he often spoke of the many relationships developed as a military leader.

As a Command Sergeant Major with two tours of Vietnam he was decorated with the Purple Heart, Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with one Silver and three Bronze stars, Vietnam Campaign Medal and a Good Conduct Medal.

In 1973 Andy retired from military service to become a building inspector in the city of Newport News Virginia. Later he accepted a position with York County where he worked as the head of the building and zoning department. His final retirement was in 1988.

In 1994 he moved to California where he married Jackie Kellum who would be his wife for the next 24 years.

In his free time he really enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. He attended every activity that they were scheduled for from the time they started soccer at age of four up through high school and college sports. He also enjoyed spending time in the desert with the quads/dune buggy, as well as spending time at Campland on the Bay with the grandkids and family.

Andy was proud of his service to the Moose Lodge in Newport News Virginia where he served as Governor. He was also proud of his service to the Masons in Brawley where he served as Master and Secretary.

Andy was preceded in death by both of his parents as well as his brother, Robert Nelson; numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

He leaves behind his wife, Jackie; five children, Linda Janzick (Walter), Peggy Good, Pamela Eldreth (Jim), Kimberly Carlton and Tamara Garcia (Ermes); eight grandchildren, Eric Janzick, Aaron Eldreth, Amy Eldreth, Jen Eldreth, Stacey Eldreth, Bryan Alexander, Bryce Alexander and Brooke Alexander; three great-grandchildren, Nathanael Alexander, Mason Alexander and Meagan Alexander.

A viewing is scheduled for Wednesday, May 16, 2018 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Frye Chapel in Brawley. A memorial service will be held on Thursday May 17, 2018 at 9 a.m. with a processional to follow at Riverview Cemetery where Andy will be laid to rest with full military honors.

LUVENIA MINTER HARRINGTON Apr. 18, 1928 - Apr. 29, 2018

Luvenia Harrington, 90, of St. Paul MN. passed away on Sunday, April 29, 2018 at the home of her daughter Sherri, surrounded by her family in St. Paul, MN.

Luvenia was born and raised in Brawley, CA. She graduated from Brawley Union High School in 1945. Luvenia was an educator with the Brawley School District until her retirement. Luvenia was also a long time member of the True Light Missionary Baptist Church in El Centro.

Luvenia was preceded in death by her son, Edward Brian Smith; daughter, Mary Louise Allen; daughter, Denise Minter Smith and son, Terry Minter Smith.

She is survived by her sons, Melvin Allen of California and Tommy Smith of California; Daughter, Sherri Smith of Minnesota and son, Dana Smith of California. Lots of grandchildren, greatgrandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and a whole host of other Brawley kids that she helped raise, Including the Minter family, the Lewis Family and the Campos family.

Memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 26, 2018 at 10 a.m. at New Mount Olive Baptist Church 1321 J. St. Brawley, CA and will be officiated by Rev. Avery D. Dress Sr, Pastor. Celebration of Life will follow at American Legion 509 G. St. Brawley, CA.

MARY LOU HAUSMANN May. 21, 1934 - May 7, 2018

Mary Lou Hausmann, 83, wife, mother, and dear friend to all, passed away on May 7th surrounded by her loving family.

Mary Lou Peeler was born and raised in San Antonio Texas. While there she attended local schools, then continued her education at Southwest Texas State in San Marcos. Mary Lou was a stewardess for Continental Airlines, where she happened to meet a handsome passenger Louis R Hausmann, who would soon become her husband. Lou and Mary Lou were married on October 5, 1956, in Chandler, Arizona where Lou was in flight training in the United States Air Force. They spent the first four years of marriage in Bitburg, Germany. Mary Lou always spoke fondly of their European adventures while living overseas. After serving their country, Lou and Mary Lou settled in his hometown of Brawley, California, joining the family farming business and starting their own family.

Mary Lou loved raising their five daughters in Brawley. She spent many years volunteering for the Brawley swim team and participated in all her beloved daughter’s activities. She also belonged to the Brawley Women’s Club and loved playing bridge. Mary Lou enjoyed hiking, camping, water skiing and snow skiing. In her own words “camping and water skiing trips to the wonderful Colorado River were among my favorites”.

Lou, Mary Lou and their young family began a tradition of month long summer motorhome trips. She loved traveling around the USA visiting family, friends, and National Parks. She and Lou continued their motorhome trips well into their 70’s, including a 10,000-mile trip to Alaska. Their daughters affectionately called them the “two LuLu’s” and this eventually became their personalized license plate on their motorhome. Mary Lou’s daughters and grandchildren were the delight of her life, sharing her love of music, adventure, and the outdoors. In Mary Lou’s words, “My main wish after I pass, is that my family will remain very close and loving. The most important thing in life is the respect one has for others”.

Mary Lou was preceded in death by her mother, and father, John and Mildred Peeler; brothers, Robert and James Peeler, and brother-in-law, Frederick Dent.

She is survived by her husband, Louis R. Hausmann; daughters and son-in-law’s, Casey and Dominic Muzzi, Julie and Mike Mostrong, Holly Saracusa, Suzy and Donnie Wharton, Corey and Andrew Dahm; grandchildren, Blake, Brett and Lindsey Mostrong, Alec Enciso, Avery McCurdy, Haley, Adam and Dominic Saracusa, Donald and Hunter Wharton, Hayden and Jaxon Ray, and Mathew Dahm; sster-in-law’s, Marion Hausmann Dent and Claudette Peeler.

A celebration of life will be held on Mary Lou’s 84th birthday on May 21st, at the Stockmen’s Club at 4 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Imperial Valley Cancer Support Center or the Pioneers Memorial Hospital Foundation.

Our family would like to thank Heart and Hand for the compassionate love and care they gave to our mother, father and family. Special thanks to Jennifer Thomason and caregiver Julie Perez.

META RUTH KRUEGER Sept. 28, 1920 - Apr. 10, 2018

Meta Ruth Woelfer Krueger died peacefully on April 10, 2018 at Vintage Village in El Centro, CA, her home for the past 12 years.

Meta was born in St. Louis, Missouri on September 28, 1920 and grew up in an orphanage in Kirkwood, Missouri during the Great Depression.

She graduated from Nursing School in 1942 as a registered nurse and followed her passion of helping people and giving back to her community. Meta married Arlo Krueger, a Lutheran minister and raised their 4 children in various parts of the country including Wisconsin, Illinois, Florida, Nevada and California where Arlo served as a pastor. Meta loved nursing and when the family moved to Calexico, so that Arlo could serve as a pastor of the Lutheran Church there. Meta worked at Calexico Hospital and later worked at El Centro Regional Medical Center. Meta and Arlo lived in Georgia at the time of Arlo’s passing in 2003, then Meta moved to El Centro to be close to her daughters Judy and Sharon.

Meta is survived by her children, Judy (Mike) Hashem of El Centro, Dennis (Laurie) Krueger of Santa Barbara, CA and Don (Val) Krueger of Grand Junction, Colorado; 7 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Sharon MacDuffee in 2011.

Meta’s family is extremely grateful to Vintage Village and the amazing caregivers Meta had over the past 12 years. We would also like to thank Aria Hospice for the excellent care Meta received during her final months.

A Memorial service will be held for Meta on May 26, 2018 at 10 a.m. at Grace Lutheran Church, El Centro, CA. At a future date she will be buried at Ivy Lawn Cemetery in Ventura, CA where her husband and daughter are buried.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Grace Lutheran Church, 768 W. Holt Avenue, El Centro, CA 92243.

ROBERT GARY MCPHETRIGE Mar. 3, 1944 - May 4, 2018

On Friday, May 4, 2018 Robert Gary McPhetrige passed away peacefully with his family and companion by his side.

Gary was born March 3, 1944 in Ardmore, Oklahoma to Juanita and Clarence Gene McPhetrige.

Gary attended Lincoln Elementary School, and Wilson Junior High as a young boy before graduating from Central Union High School in 1963. He was the owner of Rigid Electric. It was during this time that he installed residential and commercial electrical services for the majority of the vegetable cooling sheds as well as the first Motel 6 built in El Centro.

In 1971 he found his passion for development and building custom and upscale residential homes. He built over 1,200 premiere quality homes in the City of El Centro. In 2018, he was recognized as a Community Champion from the City of El Centro. Every home he built, he built as if he was going to live in it. Gary was hard working, a perfectionist and a self-made man with a joyful spirit. He lived life to the fullest.

Gary made a great impact on the City of El Centro and will be greatly missed. Gary enjoyed watching John Wayne westerns, boating on Martinez Lake, and spending time with his grandchildren. His summer highlights were spent celebrating July 4th at his beach house on Mission Bay with his family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Juanita and Clarence Gene McPhetrige of El Centro.

He is survived by his sisters, Nita Hall (Randy) of Allen, Texas and Janice Martinson (James) of Lakeside; daughters, Carmen McPhetrige and Catherine Belen Valenzuela (Armando); most cherished grandchildren, Chandler, Cameron, Sophia and Savannah Valenzuela all of El Centro and cousin, Ronnie McPhetrige of Lewisville, Texas.

Rosary will be held on Thursday, May 17, 2018 at 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Parish in El Centro, CA. Followed by mass at 11 a.m. Burial will be held at Evergreen Cemetery immediately following mass.

OTIS KILES May 18, 1937 - Apr. 24, 2018

Otis Kiles better known as (Tee) a longtime resident of Imperial Valley passed away surrounded by family on April 24, 2018 at the age of 80.

Memorial Service will be on Saturday May 19, 2018 at Olivet Lutheran Church 2506 West Imperial Highway Hawthorne, Ca at 11 a.m. A viewing ceremony will be held on Tuesday May 22, 2018 at Second Baptist Church in El Centro, Ca

GUADALUPE “WALLY” MONTES RUIZ July 30, 1954 - Apr. 30, 2018

Wally Ruiz passed away on April 30, 2018 of Heart Disease. He was born on July 30, 1954 to Carlos F. Ruiz and Joaquina M. Ruiz in Brawley, Ca. He was married to Carol Vallejo Ruiz on November 16, 1979. He graduated from Calipatria High School and continued his studies until he received his masters from Cal State Fullerton. He worked for Immigration and Customs Enforcement for 35 years and Retired on 2016 as a Senior Criminal Research Specialist.

Wally had a passion for sports, especially baseball and his Anaheim Angels. He also loved History, Music, Art, and was a Cartoonist. He was a baseball coach for his brothers, all his children, granddaughter Luna and to many kids as well. He was a youth group leader in St Patrick Church in Calipatria. We are proud to say that he started the first Spanish mass at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Fallon, Nevada.

Before his passing, he loved spending time with the most beautiful grandchildren in the whole wide world (His world) Luna Star and Caleb Aiden. They were his life and he loved to spoil them. He was a loving and devoted Hubby, Pops, and Tata.

Wally was preceded in death by his beloved mother Joaquina M. Ruiz, Son Cody A. Ruiz

He is survived by his wife Carol Vallejo Ruiz of 38 years, sons and daughters, Carmelo (Michelle) Ruiz, Carlos Ruiz, Charlene (Arturo) Tamayo, Christina (Christian) Mercado, Christopher (Yissel) Ruiz, Casey (Rafaela) Ruiz, Christian (Jacqueline) Ruiz. His father Carlos F .Ruiz , Brothers, and sisters, Alfonso (Celsa) Ruiz, Mary (Tomas) Contreras, Rafael (Sandra) Ruiz, Jose (Josie) Ruiz, Carmela Ruiz, Gonzalo Ruiz, and his beloved grandchildren Luna Star Tamayo and Caleb Aiden Ruiz. He also left behind his godchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members, especially his family from I.C.E. He will be missed by many. Our Music Man.

Funeral Service will be held on Thursday May 17, 2018 at Frye Chapel Mortuary in Brawley, Ca. Visitations will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. with Rosary at 7 p.m. Mass will be held on Friday May 18, 2018 at St. Margaret Mary Church in Brawley, Ca. at 10 a.m. Burial will immediately follow at Riverview Cemetery in Brawley, Ca.

ADRIAN OSUNA June 4, 1992 - May 4, 2018

Adrian Osuna, 25, of Holtville, CA passed away on Friday, May 4, 2018.

Adrian was born on June 4, 1992 in Brawley, CA.

Adrian is survived by his parents, Daniel Martinez and Myrna Osuna; siblings, Miriam Martinez, Daniel Martinez, Manuel Barajas, Victor Galvez, Christian Galvez and Samuel Galvez; daughters, Alianna Osuna and Rosalyn Osuna; wife, Corina Bedolla.

Visitation will be held on Friday, May 18, 2018 from 6 to 9 p.m. with rosary at 7 p.m. at Frye Chapel and Mortuary in Brawley, CA. Mass will be held on Saturday, May 19, 2018 at 8 a.m. at St. Margaret Mary Church in Brawley, CA. Burial will immediately follow at Terrace Park in Holtville, CA.

BETTY THALE CLOUD Feb. 12, 1933 - May 1, 2018

Betty Thale Cloud, 85, of El Centro, CA passed away on May 1, 2018.

Betty was born on February 12, 1933 in Indianapolis, IN.

She is survived by her daughter, Summer Ayers of Klamath Falls, OR; son, David Cloud of Spring Valley, CA and son, Matthew Thale of El Centro, CA.

Service will be held on Saturday, May 19, 2018 at First United Methodist Church in El Centro, CA.