OBITUARIES

Leonard L. S chnittker (Len) was born on June 21, 1935, in W ichita, Kansas. His final chapter came to a close on February 13, 2024, in Brawley, California, after a valiant battle with cancer.

Len's story began in the heartland of A merica, where the values of hard work a nd c ommitment were i nstilled in h im from a young age. H e graduated from Cunningham High S chool, Pratt County Community College, and Emporia State University with a d egree in education.

He proudly served his country as a U nited States Marine, where he was a member o f t he baseball team. His skill as a pitcher caught the eye of the Dodgers organization. It was while playing baseball in Great Falls, Mt., L en met L ola Garberg, w ith w hom he shared 6 3 years of marriage, a testament to their unbreakable bond.

After graduation, Len signed a c ontract w ith Brawley Union High School, where he s pent more than forty years as a teacher and coach. After retirement, he assisted h is d aughter home school his four grandchildren; he also taught each grandchild m any life lessons, including how to drive. He often reflected that t his experience brought him his greatest joy.

Len was a prolific reader, sports enthusiast and collected h unting and fishing e quipment. Also, one of his great loves was officiating sports. He f inally hung up his whistle at the age of 75.

Len was preceded in death by h is p arents, Mike and Bess Schnittker; and his brother, B ill Schnittker.

Len is survived by his wife, Lola; daughter, Alisa Cunningham ( William); grandchildren, T aylor, Dallas, J ayden, a nd L ogan; b rother, Allan (Louise); sister, Linda; and sister-in-law, Joann.

Len's life story encourages us to c hase o ur dreams with vigor and to face our battles w ith courage. As we remember Len, let us carry forward t he l ight s hone a s he walked with Jesus and let it guide us in creating our own personal r elationship with Christ.

Memorial s ervice is scheduled f or March 2 , 2024 a t 11 a m at F rye Chapel, 799 S. B rawley Ave. Brawley, CA. Reception to f ollow at S tockman's Club, 275 Marjorie Ave. Brawley, CA. All are welcome. the lithium industry.

At the regional level, with the help of a state initiative, authorities seek to integrate 15 different groups related to agriculture, communities, local governments, environmental justice,

Clifford Frix went to sleep in death on February 5, 2024 in El Centro with his wife by his side, 3 months shy of his 95th birthday. His wish was to make it to 100. Cliff was born i n DeQueen, Arkansas.

He grew up as a very happy boy i nto a happy man, he had a lot of happy memories, and always had a smile on his face. Cliff was adventurous and tried many t hings. Once he followed the rodeo for awhile, he rode broncs in Oklahoma. Being a cowboy was rough, but he did it. He graduated high school and then went to Texas A & M, and while he was there he was d rafted i nto the Army. After that, he married and had two daughters t he b right lights in his life, Becky and Iris. At that time he was farming outside of Brawley. During his lifetime, he tried his hands at many things owning a h otel and two stores. L ater in life h e was a painting contracter. He painted many homes and businesses a round the valley. He was an adventours man loving life. He traveled the U.S. and Canada b y motor home and motorcycle. H e appreciated what J ehovah had given him. Cliff t old many people that the last 17 y ears h ave been t he happiest he has ever had. He and Mona did everything together. Cliff was an a vid golfer, and he taught h er. T hey made the desert t heir w inter home and the mountains their summer home. No matter what they did just being together w as f un and they appreciated every minute that God had given them. Together his children gave him joy on their visits he always looked f orward to the next visit. Sleep well my

Clifford Frix went to sleep in death on February 5, 2024 in El Centro with his wife by his side, 3 months shy of his 95th birthday. His wish was to make it to 100. Cliff was born i n DeQueen, Arkansas.

He grew up as a very happy boy i nto a happy man, he had a lot of happy memories, and always had a smile on his face. Cliff was adventurous and tried many t hings. Once he followed the rodeo for awhile, he rode broncs in Oklahoma. Being a cowboy was rough, but he did it. He graduated high school and then went to Texas A & M, and while he was there he was d rafted i nto the Army. After that, he married and had two daughters t he b right lights in his life, Becky and Iris. At that time he was farming outside of Brawley. During his lifetime, he tried his hands at many things owning a h otel and two stores. L ater in life h e was a painting contracter. non-profit He painted organizations, many homes foundations, and businesses and other a round entities the valley. from He both was the an adImperial ventours Valley man loving and San life. Diego He traveled to study the compreU.S. and hensive Canada strategies b y motor to home integrate and motorcycle. residents H and e apworkers preciated into what the lithium J ehovah industry. had given him. Cliff t old many people that the last 17 y ears h ave been t he happiest he has ever had. He and Mona did everything together. Cliff was an a vid golfer, and he taught h er. T hey made the desert t heir w inter home and the mountains their summer home. No matter what they did just being together w as f un and they appreciated every minute that God had given them. Together his children gave him joy on their visits he always looked f orward to the next visit. Sleep well my dear husband until I see you again you are in J ehovas memory.

He was preceded in death by his father, Raymond F rix Sr.; mother, Ruth Frix; son, Raymond Frix III; and brother, Keith Frix.

He is survived by his wife, Mona P reece Frix; daughters, R ebecca Thompson ( Michael) o f Denver, CO; Iris Sharp of Merced, CA; stepdaughter, Lisa Henson ( Ray) of San Diego, C A; s isters, Audrey W hite o f L ittle Rock, AR; Paula Mitchell of Kemp, TX; and J anie Mitchell o f Little R ock, AR; 3 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; a nd 3 great-great grandchildren.

Thanks to all that visited and prayed at the hospital brought flowers, visited sent cards, text messages, calls, all were a ppreciated so much more than you know.

There are no services planned at this time per Cliff's request.