Krysta Spring Cowgill

Krysta Spring Cowgill, 14, of Ojai, is walking hand in hand with the Lord after fighting a courageous seven-year battle against a rare brain cancer. She was born Aug. 19, 1988 and died Thursday, May 22, 2003 surrounded by her loving family and friends.
Known to her doctors as the "Miracle Child," Krysta was that and so much more to those whose lives she changed forever.
Throughout her life, she served as a constant source of inspiration thanks to her courage, determination and ability to make others laugh even in life's darkest moments.
She touched many people during her short time on Earth and will continue to do so in Heaven, as she sings along to her favorite Dixie Chicks CD with the other angels.
A freshman at Nordhoff High School, Krysta was a former Girl Scout, an honor roll student at Matilija Junior High School and proud member of the Matilija Choir and Scrapbook Club.
She will be missed but definitely not forgotten.
We are not afraid of death, only of being left alone.

"Trust - lean not on your own understanding"; and a promise: "he will make your path straight."
Let go completely. Trust. Live with it all in an open hand before God. Jesus promises he will work it all out. I do believe for you, always - a new sunrise. - The Women's Devotional Bible

She is survived by her mother and stepfather, Alysia and Tim Dewar, of Ojai; father and stepmother, Scott and Crystal of Ventura; sister, Cassidy; brothers, Brandyn, Chrisman, Dawson and Will; grandparents, Rita "Mama Bear" Behlman of Groveland, Calif., Pat "Papa Bear" Montplaisir of Ojai, and Debbie "Nana" Cowgill of Camarillo, Olivia "Grandma" Lillis of Salem, Ore.; great-grandmother Rella Powell of Ventura; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Jerry "Big J" Cowgill.
The family wishes to thank the many wonderful doctors, nurses and care professionals who helped Krysta over the years.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Camp Ronald McDonald, the Humane Society of Ventura County or the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
A funeral service will be held Thursday, May 29, at 11 a.m. at South Coast Fellowship Church in Ventura. A memorial service will be held Friday, May 30, at 6 p.m. at Church of the Living Christ in Ojai.
Arrangements are in the care of of Clausen Funeral Home in Ojai.

Walter "Kit" Mungo

Walter "Kit" Mungo, 94, of Ojai, died Wednesday, May 21, 2003 in Ojai of natural causes. He was born on June 24, 1908 in Charlotte, N.C., and resided in Ventura County for 61 years.
Mr. Mungo owned and operated his own retail meat markets here and in Florida and was co-founder of Pacific Coast Jerky. He was a warrant officer in the Navy from 1942 to 1945 during World War II.
He was a member of Mason Lodge No. 214 of Ventura, and the Ventura Veterans of Foreign Wars.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, "Dee" Mungo, of Ojai; sons Kit Mungo Jr. of Ventura, and Frederick Mungo of Colorado; and one granddaughter, Arin Mungo.
Private family services were held. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to Livingston Hospice.
Arrangements are under the direction of Clausen Funeral Home, Ojai.

Patricia Ann Gulliksen

Patricia Ann Gulliksen, 52, of Ojai, died Friday, May 23, 2002, after a long battle with cancer. She was born Oct. 22, 1951 in New York, to John and Lucy Bailey, and has been a Ventura County resident for 16 years.
Mrs. Gulliksen was a private home nurse.
She is survived by her sons Daniel Gulliksen and Mathias Savino; her father, John Bailey; sister Jo Carver; and grandchildren Jonathan and Kiersten Savino.
No services are being held.
Arrangements are under the direction of Pierce Brothers Griffin Mortuary, Camarillo.

Betty Lu Brown

Betty Lu Brown, 74, of Ojai, died Monday, May 26, 2003, following a lengthy illness. She was born on April 2, 1929 in Santa Monica, and lived in Ojai for 39 years coming from the San Fernando Valley.
Mrs. Brown was a bank teller and a member of the Ojai Valley Community Church.
She is survived by her husband of 10 years, Earl D. Brown, of Ojai; daughters and sons-in-law Valerie and Randy Cardoza, and Monica and Jeff Ferguson, all of Modesto, Calif.; daughter Becki Harn of Ojai; stepdaughters Janet Frost (husband Stephen) of Ojai, Linda Charters (husband Dean) of Emmett, Idaho, and Patti Tindle (husband Ron) of Ojai; stepson Gary Brown (wife Ann) of Ojai; brother Cliff Moore of Culver City; sister Jean Ramos of Portola Valley; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; nine stepgrandchildren; six great-stepgrandchildren.
Graveside services will be held Monday, June 2, at 2 p.m. at Lakewood Memorial Park in Modesto, with Pastor Rob Hidahl officiating.
Arrangements are under the direction of Clausen Funeral Home, Ojai.

Donald Russel Williams

Donald Russell Williams, 88, of Ojai, died Tuesday, May 27, 2003, at Ojai Valley Community Hospital, following a brief illness. He was born Oct. 5, 1914 in Independence, Mo., and lived in Ojai for 27 years, coming from Los Angeles.
Mr. Williams was a milk salesman and played semi-professional baseball. He was a sports fan.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Betty Williams, of Ojai; daughter and son-in-law Donna Lynn and Sam Southard of Ojai; son and daughter-in-law Gary Alan and Estela Williams of Malibu; and grandchildren Kelly, Kyle and Ana Luisa.
A family service will be held at a future date.
Memorial contributions may be made to any veterans' organization.
Arrangements are under the direction of Clausen Funeral Home in Ojai.

Sandra L. Maugeri

Sandra L. Maugeri, 60, of Ojai, died Tuesday, May 27, 2003 at her home with her family at her side following a long illness. She was born July 22, 1942 in Ventura, and lived in Ojai for most of her life.
Her interests included the great outdoors, camping, fishing and occasional trips to Nevada. She was a past-member of the Ojai Canasta Card Club and was on the Ojai Bowling League.
She is survived by her husband, Gerald Maugeri, of Ojai; son Gerald Maugeri Jr.; daughter-in-law Wendy; brother Robert Hunsaker of Ojai; brother Sandy Hunsaker of Sacramento; sister Sharon Masters of Arlington, Texas; and grandchildren Joseph, Blake and Travis.
She was preceded in death by sisters Marilyn Bangs and Lorraine Robinson.
Funeral Services will be held Saturday, May 31, at 11 a.m. at Clausen Funeral Home in Ojai, with Pastor Scott Harrell officiating. Interment will be at Ivy Lawn Memorial Park, Ventura.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or Livingston Memorial.
Arrangements are under the direction of Clausen Funeral Home, Ojai.

Kate Lee Terry (Lopez)

Katie Lee Terry (Loper), 88, of Ojai, died Monday, May 26, 2003 in Ojai, of natural causes. She was born Aug. 22, 1914 in Ben Wheeler, Texas, and had lived in Ojai for four years, coming from Los Angeles. She had lived in the Los Angeles area since the early 1940s.
Ms. Terry was a telephone supervisor, having worked for the telephone company for more than 40 years. Her interests included traveling, dancing and children.
She is survived by her nieces, Valretta Sexton Lamkin, and Doris Sexton Thomas, both of Tyler, Texas; and nephews Vernon Sexton, Harold Sexton, and Noel Sexton, all of Ben Wheeler, Texas.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Lela Florence Jackson, father Robert Layafette Loper, and sisters Nettie Sexton, Velma Sexton and Lillian Cramer.
Memorial Mass will be held Friday, May 30, 2003 at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph's Chapel in Ojai, with Father Carroll Laubacher officiating. Interment will be at Rose Hills Memorial Park.
Arrangements are under the direction of Clausen Funeral Home in Ojai.