Funeral Notices
Linda Lea Francis
Linda Lea Francis, 71, died Jan. 25, 2018, at her Yuma home.
Born Sept. 15, 1946, in Ainsworth, Neb., she was manager of U.S. Air Force Housing.
A celebration of life will be 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesday at Los Amigos Clubhouse, 10330 N. Frontage Road.
All Saints Cremation & Memorial Chapel is handling arrangements, including cremation.
Dora Zavala
Dora Zavala, 91, of Yuma, died Jan. 24, 2018, in Yuma.
Born Oct. 29, 1926, in Tucson, she was a photographic film developer.
No services are planned. Desert Valley Mortuary is handling arrangements, including private cremation.
Leo G. Winn
Leo G. Winn, 69, of Yuma, died Jan. 23, 2018, at Yuma Regional Medical Center.
Born March 28, 1948, in Preston, Idaho, he was a plumbing delivery man and veteran of the U.S. Navy.
A celebration of life will be held later in Idaho.
All Saints Cremation & Memorial Chapel is handling arrangements, including cremation.
Magu said people should also keep in mind that there are many “influenzalike illnesses” during the winter that are more prevalent than flu.
Flu, or influenza, refers to illness caused by a number of different influenza viruses including A, B, as well as H1N1, and it can cause a range of symptoms and effects ranging from mild to severe.
While most healthy people recover from the flu without problems, others are at greater risk for serious complications. Those at greater risk include older people, young children, pregnant women, and people with certain health conditions such as asthma, diabetes or heart disease and persons who live in facilities like nursing homes.
Information distributed by the Health Department shows some concerns in children in which medical care should be sought immediately include fast breathing, bluish or gray skin, not waking up or interacting, severe or persistent vomiting, not drinking enough fluids, flu-like symptoms improve but then return, irritability and not wanting to be held.
Concerns in adults in which medical care should be sought immediately include difficulty breathing, flu-like symptoms improve but then return, confusion, sudden dizziness, severe or persistent vomiting, not drinking enough fluids and pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen.
For hand hygiene, YRMC provides the following instructions:
“Wash your hands with clean, running water and apply soap. Rub your hands together for at least 20 seconds. Rinse well under running water and dry with a clean towel or air dry them. If you already have the flu, the best prevention is to stay home.”
YRMC visitor restrictions are still in place. Individuals younger than 16 will not be permitted in patient care and waiting areas during the flu season. YRMC officials also note that the restriction extends to YRMC’s Cancer Center and Outpatient Services.
Visitors of these facilities may be asked to provide identification. An exception will be made for anyone younger than 16 who is a patient’s parent or for persons receiving services.
Information about the flu and weekly activity reports can be found at the Arizona Department of Health Services website, azdhs.gov.
For more information about flu vaccines, visit the Yuma County Public Health Department’s website, http://www.yumacountyaz.gov/government/ health-district/flu-prevention-and-vaccination-information. The department can also be reached by calling (928) 317-4559.
The Yuma Regional Care Line can also be called at (928) 336-CARE (2273) and is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week for nurse advice, help finding a doctor or for answers to any health-related questions.